Joseph Seaman to Retire from Greater Lafayette Commerce; Chamber Technology - Beth Ziesenis: Your Nerdy Best Friend – 6 Step Guide: How to Get a Business Loan; What are the Two Biggest Chamber Lies - From Mick Fleming?

Joseph Seaman, who has served since June 2007 as president and chief executive officer of Greater Lafayette Commerce and its predecessor organization, has announced he will retire from that post at year end. A 13-member search committee has been named. It will begin meeting in early March under the leadership of Gary Lehman, chairman of the board of Oerlikon Fairfield and president of Oerlikon USA Holdings Inc. Currently vice chair of the Greater Lafayette Commerce board, he chaired a similar committee when Seaman was chosen to lead the local economic development organization. “Joe has been a terrific leader, bringing our people together on focused goals, uniting us in consensus, and landing some impressive economic development wins,” Lehman said. “He’ll continue to do this the rest of the year and help us achieve a smooth transition as we continue our positive momentum.” Read more: Greater Lafayette Commerce Chamber Technology - Beth Ziesenis: Your Nerdy Best Friend – Apps, Tech Tools and Tips to Get Organized, Get Creative and Get Ahead-  Technical talk in layperson terms. Beth’s first book, Upgrade to Free: The Best Free and Low-Cost Online Tools and Apps. Design resources to replace very expensive software Tips for choosing a newsletter service Dozens of recommendations from fellow nerds 450+ Free and Bargain Tech Tools! I am not a graphic artist — far from it. That’s why I love apps that help uncover the creative genius within — the talentless creative genius. Here are three of my favorite apps for making quick graphics from your mobile device photos. Read her free blog: Beth Ziesenis: Your Nerdy Best Friend 6 Step Guide: How to Get a Business Loan  Money is the lifeline of any business, so whether you’re starting a business or running an existing one, securing financing is a major factor, especially for small businesses.  Many budding entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t even know where to begin. Here’s a simple yet practical guide on how to go about preparing to apply for a small business loan. 1.    What criteria do banks look for in making small business loans? 2.    What information will you need? 3.    How can you set yourself up from the beginning to make the process easier? (i.e. accounting systems, etc.) 4.    What is the typical size of a small business loan? 5.    How can you get financing to start a business since many banks want to fund growth? 6.    Are there associations that can help? Read more and get answers:  SBA: How to get a business loan   What are the Two Biggest Chamber Lies? 1. Chamber CEO’s Daily Planner 2. Chamber Staff Job Description - Mick Fleming, ACCE