Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini; Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce appoints new board chairman; Plan to boost energy efficiency in Kansas City unveiled; Kentucky's Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce Teaching Academy address educational, business concerns; Small Norman, Oklahoma Marketing Firm Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner; Le Mars Area Chamber (Iowa), Supervisors recognize Ag Awareness Week; Waconia Businesses Hope for Economic Boost from 'Taste of Minnesota'

Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.
You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success.

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce appoints new board chairman

Paul La Schiazza, president of AT&T Illinois, takes over Tuesday as chairman of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Scott Swanson, president of PNC Bank

. Swanson had held that position for two years. La Schiazza is a 35-year veteran of AT&T, a multinational communications company and one of the state's largest private employers, with more than 14,000 Illinois employees. He has been a member of the chamber board since 2007 and its vice chairman for two years. Read interview: Chicago Tribune

Plan to boost energy efficiency in Kansas City unveiled

Kansas City Power & Light Co., the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the city of Kansas City are joining forces to put commercial, government and other institutional buildings on an energy diet.The partnership on Friday formally launched an initiative that aims by 2030 to slash the amount of electricity used in Kansas City by 5 percent. The goal is to make the area a leader in the nation for energy efficiency.The Kansas City Energy Initiative calls for helping building owners save energy with more efficient lights, equipment upgrades, heating and cooling monitoring systems and other improvements. Read more here: Kansas City Star

Kentucky's Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce Teaching Academy address educational, business concerns

Teens can find the most obscure information with an cellphone app but they can’t always write it down or add it up, skills that make or break a job applicant. “I have probably 600 applications at my desk right now,” said Brad Logan of Hitachi Automotive Systems. “I’d say no less than 40 of them are completely illegible. I can’t even make a phone call because I can’t read the handwriting.” The difference between engaging your interviewer or talking to your shoes begins in school, one of many topics Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce Teacher Academy participants discussed with local employers last week. Read more: Advocate Messenger

Small Norman, Oklahoma Marketing Firm Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner

 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently named McMahon Marketing of Norman, Oklahoma, a Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner. The annual program recognizes companies for their dedication to the principles of free enterprise and contributions to restoring jobs and supporting economic growth. McMahon Marketing was selected from a record number of applicants across the nation for demonstrating exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.
 
"As the business community has worked hard to do its part in moving the country forward economically, small businesses have continued to be the driving force responsible for much of our progress," U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. "Our Blue Ribbon Award winners are the best of the best--growing and succeeding despite significant challenges."

Read more: Digital Journal

Le Mars Area Chamber (Iowa), Supervisors recognize Ag Awareness Week

Residents will celebrate Plymouth County Agriculture Awareness Week July 21-27. Tuesday, the county board of supervisors unanimously passed a resolution making that declaration. The resolution cites facts such as Plymouth County is first in the state for soybean production at 9.7 million bushels. The county ranks second in Iowa for corn production at 44.7 million bushels.
Members of the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee attended Tuesday's supervisors' meeting in support of the resolution. Read more: Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Waconia Businesses Hope for Economic Boost from 'Taste of Minnesota'

Organizers of a popular food, drink and music event in the Twin Cities are relocating after their original spot was flooded out.
The Taste of Minnesota won't be at Harriet Island over the Fourth of July Weekend; instead, it's moving to the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia.
Waconia's Chamber of Commerce President says they're getting bombarded with phone calls about the Taste of Minnesota, and local businesses say they're already setting up contingency plans in case they get more people in town than expected. Learn more: KSTP News

Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations (Attitude)

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”
― Walt Whitman

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