Nailing down Emporia
Conway Arkansas's fast-growing population fueled by strong economy
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Conway is the fastest-growing big city in Arkansas. The Census defines big cities as having a population of 50,000 or more. Brad Lacy, president and CEO of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, said this growth is driven by a strong economy. Read more: Log Cabin Democrat
#Best Chamber Creativity: Michigan Proposal 1 Campaign Announcement
.. Grand Rapids Area Chamber member company Constructive Sheet Metal, co-owner Tab DeJonge and Chamber President & CEO Rick Baker joined other Proposal 1 supporters to launch an online contest to find the oldest piece of equipment still being taxed – a tax that will be eliminated with a YES vote August 5.
We want companies to show off their oldest, most taxed piece of business equipment. Submit a photo at strongandsafecommunities.com/contest! Proposal 1 is the only statewide ballot question on the August 5 primary ballot. Read more: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Lt. Governor recaps session during Stillwater Chamber Visit
Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb updated the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Friday about what happened during the 2014 Oklahoma legislative session.
He said in spite of a budget reduced by $102 million, lawmakers found $200 million in additional funding for K-12 education and passed a $120 million bond issue to make repairs to the state Capitol. Read more: Stillwater News Press
Perryville (Missouri) Chamber Sunday Summer Gazebo Concert Series
After a bitter cold winter, summer has finally returned to the region, and so has the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Outdoor Concert Series.The free musical events are held the fourth Sunday of every month at the gazebo on the downtown square in Perryville. This month’s show will be held June 22, from 5-7 p.m.
“We have some new entertainment lined up for this year, as well as a few favorites,” said Melissa Hemmann, executive director of the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more: Perryville News
Indiana Statewide wellness tour stops in Valpo
Whether it's swapping a balance ball for an office chair or adding 15 minutes for a walk break at the end of a lunch hour, making small changes toward good health can lead to big improvements in workplace wellness.The Wellness Council of Indiana, in cooperation with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, has embarked on a statewide lunch-and-learn tour called Seven Tips to Reduce Health Care Costs and Promote Wellness. Read more: NWI Times.com
Former KC Chamber Director Jane Chu Confirmed As Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts
Since 2006, Jane Chu served as the president and CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri, overseeing a $413-million campaign to build the center. Read more: Kansas City InfoZine
“My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to take these great people we have and to push them and make them even better.” ~ Steve Jobs
Forbes: 27/50
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