St. Joseph County Chamber News: South Bend, Indiana Ranks First as Best City to Get Wealthy
St. Joseph County Chamber News: South Bend, Indiana Ranks First as Best City to Get Wealthy
Published Friday, November 20, 2015
South Bend came in first in Money Under 30's Best Cities to Get Wealthy rankings.
When it comes to saving money, where you live matters. Money Under 30 found 10 cities with affordable housing and above-average salaries for 18- to-34-year-olds. Could these be the best cities in America for getting rich?
If you want to grow wealthy, where you live matters.
Although Silicon Valley may be today’s locale of choice for aspiring members of the triple comma club, most of us aren’t going to strike silicon gold by launching the next Facebook.
And here’s the thing about California: The rent is too damn high. According to Rent Jungle, an average one-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto rents for about $2,600 a month — almost double what it was in 2009.
Most of us will have a better shot at becoming a millionaire by finding good-paying work in an affordable city.
For example, in Chicago, the mortgage payments on a $300,000 home are about a third of the monthly rent in Palo Alto.
But what about jobs? It doesn’t matter if housing is cheap if you can’t find a job with a decent wage.
Money Under 30 studied cities across the United States to find the ideal combination of modest expenses and decent salaries. In other words, we looked for locations where you can earn and save at the same time.
We looked specifically at how much young people were earning in each location. The per capita income in Fairfield, CT is quite high, but not a lot of people under 30 are getting a piece of that pie.
So where are young people making more money and also keeping more of it? Here we present the 10 best cities in America to build wealth. Note: All figures are based on the Census Bureau’s 2014 projections (the latest data available).
Here is the publisher's findings about South Bend:
Metro population: 268,291
•Median income (with a bachelor’s or higher): $71,829
•Young people making > $35,000/yr: 65 percent
•Median rent: $720
As if Notre Dame grads need another reason to brag: South Bend tops our list for a slew of reasons — including a median income that’s 10 percent above number two Springfield. Nor is South Bend exactly in the boonies; Chicago is just 90 minutes away by car if you’re craving hopping nightlife or culture out the wazoo. As you might expect, the education sector offers big opportunities with Notre Dame the top employer: The university experienced a 21 percent increase in full-time faculty and staff between 1993 and 2002, according to the City Data website. It’s also home to AM General, which produced the almighty Hummer, and makes heavy-duty vehicles for the military.
•Unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree or higher: 2.3 percent
•Best (or worst) Notre Dame joke: How many Notre Dame football fans does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: 956. One to screw in the bulb and the other 955 to talk about how grand the old light bulb was. Read more: MoneyUnder30.com
Published Friday, November 20, 2015
South Bend came in first in Money Under 30's Best Cities to Get Wealthy rankings.
When it comes to saving money, where you live matters. Money Under 30 found 10 cities with affordable housing and above-average salaries for 18- to-34-year-olds. Could these be the best cities in America for getting rich?
If you want to grow wealthy, where you live matters.
Although Silicon Valley may be today’s locale of choice for aspiring members of the triple comma club, most of us aren’t going to strike silicon gold by launching the next Facebook.
And here’s the thing about California: The rent is too damn high. According to Rent Jungle, an average one-bedroom apartment in Palo Alto rents for about $2,600 a month — almost double what it was in 2009.
Most of us will have a better shot at becoming a millionaire by finding good-paying work in an affordable city.
For example, in Chicago, the mortgage payments on a $300,000 home are about a third of the monthly rent in Palo Alto.
But what about jobs? It doesn’t matter if housing is cheap if you can’t find a job with a decent wage.
Money Under 30 studied cities across the United States to find the ideal combination of modest expenses and decent salaries. In other words, we looked for locations where you can earn and save at the same time.
We looked specifically at how much young people were earning in each location. The per capita income in Fairfield, CT is quite high, but not a lot of people under 30 are getting a piece of that pie.
So where are young people making more money and also keeping more of it? Here we present the 10 best cities in America to build wealth. Note: All figures are based on the Census Bureau’s 2014 projections (the latest data available).
Here is the publisher's findings about South Bend:
Metro population: 268,291
•Median income (with a bachelor’s or higher): $71,829
•Young people making > $35,000/yr: 65 percent
•Median rent: $720
•Median income (with a bachelor’s or higher): $71,829
•Young people making > $35,000/yr: 65 percent
•Median rent: $720
As if Notre Dame grads need another reason to brag: South Bend tops our list for a slew of reasons — including a median income that’s 10 percent above number two Springfield. Nor is South Bend exactly in the boonies; Chicago is just 90 minutes away by car if you’re craving hopping nightlife or culture out the wazoo. As you might expect, the education sector offers big opportunities with Notre Dame the top employer: The university experienced a 21 percent increase in full-time faculty and staff between 1993 and 2002, according to the City Data website. It’s also home to AM General, which produced the almighty Hummer, and makes heavy-duty vehicles for the military.
•Unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree or higher: 2.3 percent
•Best (or worst) Notre Dame joke: How many Notre Dame football fans does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: 956. One to screw in the bulb and the other 955 to talk about how grand the old light bulb was. Read more: MoneyUnder30.com
•Best (or worst) Notre Dame joke: How many Notre Dame football fans does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: 956. One to screw in the bulb and the other 955 to talk about how grand the old light bulb was. Read more: MoneyUnder30.com
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation's annual meeting draws raves for positive economic message
Members of the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation got a rousing pep talk Friday to highlight the organization's 19th annual meeting at the Mississippi State University Riley Center's Historic Theatre.
Mississippi Development Authority Director Glenn McCullough gave the keynote address and it was followed by a panel discussion led by former Mississippi State University President and current Riley Foundation member Dr. Malcolm Portera.
This was the first annual meeting for EMBDC President and CEO Bill Hannah, who's been on the job for six months. Many of the attendees Friday expressed praise for Hannah's program, which focused on the importance of regionism and positive attitude.
"This was the most informative EMBDC annual meeting I've attended," Mississippi House Pro Tempore Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) said.
That was the objective, Hannah said.
"(We wanted to focus) on working regionally, and we have ton of very vested people, and it's not to say we haven't before, but there seems to be a want to get all of our leadership together," Hannah said. "I don't know if it is a different direction, but we're marching in the same direction and be successful. Glenn (McCullough) nailed it, we just have to believe we can be successful." Read more: Meridian Star
Members of the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation got a rousing pep talk Friday to highlight the organization's 19th annual meeting at the Mississippi State University Riley Center's Historic Theatre.
Mississippi Development Authority Director Glenn McCullough gave the keynote address and it was followed by a panel discussion led by former Mississippi State University President and current Riley Foundation member Dr. Malcolm Portera.
This was the first annual meeting for EMBDC President and CEO Bill Hannah, who's been on the job for six months. Many of the attendees Friday expressed praise for Hannah's program, which focused on the importance of regionism and positive attitude.
"This was the most informative EMBDC annual meeting I've attended," Mississippi House Pro Tempore Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) said.
That was the objective, Hannah said.
"(We wanted to focus) on working regionally, and we have ton of very vested people, and it's not to say we haven't before, but there seems to be a want to get all of our leadership together," Hannah said. "I don't know if it is a different direction, but we're marching in the same direction and be successful. Glenn (McCullough) nailed it, we just have to believe we can be successful." Read more: Meridian Star
21st Annual Kentucky Chamber Day
Join us at the premier kick off of the legislative session
Where should you start off the new year? At the state’s largest gathering of business and political leaders! Don’t miss your opportunity to network with the who’s who of Kentucky. You’ll get to hear the governor and the state’s top four legislative leaders (all invited) share their visions for Kentucky’s economy, government and politics in the year ahead.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Heritage Hall
The Lexington Convention Center
Lexington, Kentucky
Agenda
5 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Featured Guests
Governor of the Commonwealth
House and Senate leadership
(all invited)
Pricing
Individual Ticket
$175 Kentucky Chamber Member
$225 Retail
Table of 10
$1,350 Kentucky Chamber Member
$1,850 Retail
2016 Chamber Day Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
Sponsorship opportunities include value added benefits such as recognition before, during and after the event, tables of ten at the dinner and logo featured in printed materials. Sponsorship levels are as follows:
- Presenting – $25,000
- Platinum – $15,000
- Gold – $10,000
- Silver – $7,500
- Bronze – $3,000
To view current sponorship opportunities, please click here.
Chamber Best Practices: Become a Muskegon STAR and share what is special about this town: Dave Alexander
I am a Muskegon STAR and you can be too.
If you have been in Muskegon County the past six months, no doubt you have seen the Watch mUSkeGOn branding logo. That community image campaign launched this past Memorial Day and has been picked up by businesses, local governments, organizations and residents alike.
Dave Alexander
Community image – what we think of ourselves and what others think of us – has been a problem in Muskegon for years.
A community image campaign needs to be much more than a catchy slogan, no matter how compelling and effective. An ad hoc Muskegon County image committee has also focused on beautification and education.
The United Way of the Lakeshore Day of Caring in September took up beautification projects along Seaway Drive and Sherman Boulevard. Now the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and West Michigan Works have begun the STAR program to certify "community information specialists."
I am a Muskegon STAR and you can be too.
If you have been in Muskegon County the past six months, no doubt you have seen the Watch mUSkeGOn branding logo. That community image campaign launched this past Memorial Day and has been picked up by businesses, local governments, organizations and residents alike.
Dave Alexander
Community image – what we think of ourselves and what others think of us – has been a problem in Muskegon for years.
A community image campaign needs to be much more than a catchy slogan, no matter how compelling and effective. An ad hoc Muskegon County image committee has also focused on beautification and education.
The United Way of the Lakeshore Day of Caring in September took up beautification projects along Seaway Drive and Sherman Boulevard. Now the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and West Michigan Works have begun the STAR program to certify "community information specialists."
ARE YOU A MUSKEGON STAR?
I took the course earlier this month, the second of a monthly class of about 35 gung-ho Muskegon enthusiasts that is booked through the spring. After more than 30 years of covering this county, I was pretty much a Muskegon STAR going in as were several other community activists. We all shared ideas about what makes this uniquely Muskegon.
The four-hour program taught by the chamber and employment training agency is a crash course in everything Muskegon from attractions, the arts, festivals, recreation, restaurants, shopping and lodging. It includes customer-service training.
The goal is to have front-line employees in the service and tourism industries conversant on Muskegon when asked about the closest pizza shop or where you can put your dog into Lake Michigan.
What did I learn? Read more: M LIVE
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Perspective)
"If you listen to your own reviews, you will probably be getting some false information."
I took the course earlier this month, the second of a monthly class of about 35 gung-ho Muskegon enthusiasts that is booked through the spring. After more than 30 years of covering this county, I was pretty much a Muskegon STAR going in as were several other community activists. We all shared ideas about what makes this uniquely Muskegon.
The four-hour program taught by the chamber and employment training agency is a crash course in everything Muskegon from attractions, the arts, festivals, recreation, restaurants, shopping and lodging. It includes customer-service training.
The goal is to have front-line employees in the service and tourism industries conversant on Muskegon when asked about the closest pizza shop or where you can put your dog into Lake Michigan.
What did I learn? Read more: M LIVE
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Perspective)
"If you listen to your own reviews, you will probably be getting some false information."
East Troy Chamber presentation: Ring in the holidays aboard Santa Train Dec. 5
Limited tickets are now available for children of all ages who would like to ride in special passenger trolley cars that will follow the East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 5, when it makes its annual journey into town.
Presented by the East Troy Electric Railroad in conjunction with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Center, the lighted four-car train will travel down the century-old interurban trolley line between Mukwonago and East Troy.
Spectators, who aren’t aboard the train, can catch a glimpse of Santa along Highway ES. The train will stop briefly at the following crossings:
- 5:30 p.m., train departs at The Elegant Farmer
- 5:45 p.m., Army Lake Road — Army Lake Camp
- 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Road
- 6:15 p.m., Byrnes Street
- 6:25 p.m., Division Street
- 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives on Village Square via East Troy Fire Department truck
The heated passenger trolley will begin boarding at 5 p.m. at The Elegant Farmer, depart at 5:30 p.m. and follow the Santa Train to East Troy. Riders will be able to walk to the historic village square to watch Santa light the Bob Barutha Memorial Christmas tree. The return trip will depart the East Troy depot at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the special ride, which must be purchased in advance, are available for $10 each at the East Troy Chamber Office, 2894 Main St. (on the Village Square) and the Mukwonago Chamber Office, 100 Atkinson St. For more information, call 262-642-3770 or 262-363-7758. Read more: Journal Times
Southwest Virginia Chamber event addresses legislative issues
A delegation from the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce attended the 29th annual Southwest Virginia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast & Forum recently at the Holiday Inn and Hotel Bristol Conference Center.
The annual event, hosted by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, has become a prelude to the upcoming legislative issues and concerns that will be the topics for the 2016 General Assembly.
Represented at the forum were Senator Bill Carrico from the 40th District, Delegate Will Morefield from the 3rd District and Delegate Israel O’Quinn from the 5th District.
Questions were submitted from the localities of the 13 participating chambers that included the towns of Richlands and Wytheville, and counties of Dickenson, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington and Wise. Read more: Southwest Times
Ryan McKennedy named Herrin Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
The Herrin Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ryan McKennedy will be the new executive director.
McKennedy is a 2013 Southern Illinois University graduate and a 2015 University of Southern California graduate. He has been with the Army National Guard for eight years and continues to serve as a human resources sergeant.
Ryan helped charter and co-captain a local chapter of Team RWB based out of Marion, serving veterans throughout Southern Illinois. Team RWB Marion mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Read more: The Southern
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