Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Free SBA Roundtable on Small Business Lending - Saginaw, Michigan June 12, 2014; Kentucky Chamber statement on the new EPA carbon emission standards; Hot Springs Arkansas officials roll out plan to revitalize downtown; Indiana Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award; Neosho Missouri Chamber looking for events coordinator; Mobile Continues to Steal Share of US Adults' Daily Time Spent with Media; Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations (Leadership):

Tomorrow, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business Development Center are pleased to offer a free TEAM SBA Roundtable on Small Business Lending at:
Small Business Development Center - Delta College
1961 Delta Rd. H-Wing Saginaw, Michigan (989)-686-9597
9:30 to Noon
Cost: Free
To Register: TEAM SBA Delta College

The roundtable gives current or prospective small business owners insight into the SBA Guaranty Loan Program and the criteria used by loan officers to evaluate a loan request. A team of experts will demystify the lending process, debunk the myths about SBA programs, and share real life examples of successful loan applicants. The roundtable is taught by experienced lenders with expertise in small business and SBA financing. “What’s unique about the roundtable is the access to the SBA and small business lenders,” said Gerald Moore, Michigan SBA District Director. “Every roundtable is different and each is tailored to the needs of the participants. It’s a very interactive process and one of our top rated training events.” Over 2,000 clients have attended the roundtables since 1998. The roundtable is best suited to those seeking financing for their business, have good credit, a solid business idea, and some money to invest in the business. 


Kentucky Chamber statement on the new EPA carbon emission standards

Regardless of how people view the scientific evidence or political motivations behind it, President Obama's proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030 will negatively impact Kentuckians, perhaps more than any other state in the country. There is no question the impact will be felt drastically and personally by Kentuckians employed in the coal industry - an industry already pummeled in the past few years. However, employees in power-intensive industries like the auto and aluminum industries will also be negatively impacted. Read more: Kentucky Chamber


Hot Springs Arkansas officials roll out plan to revitalize downtown

The city of Hot Springs took steps Wednesday to regain its past glory and revitalize its historic downtown area. The Spa City was, at one time, America's premier resort town, but those days have long passed. Community leaders now have a plan to bring the city back, and it starts with embracing its history.
"I think number one word here is preservation," said Jim Fram, who serves as President and CEO of the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. "We want to preserve the history and the iconic buildings but at the same time we want to do some redevelopment that's going to continue to bring more people, more visitors, more customers to the downtown area." Get more: KTHV 11 - Hot Springs 


Indiana Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award

The Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award recognizes organizational excellence in chambers of commerce and provides a unique benchmarking opportunity to assess a chamber’s strengths. The award is based on the U.S. Chamber’s accreditation process for local chambers and highlights accomplishments in the areas of leadership/governance, finance, advocacy and membership development. Dead-line to apply: December 15, 2014 --- For more information, contact Shelli Williams, ICEA president or ICEA   

Neosho Missouri Chamber looking for events coordinator

In its recently stated drive to provide more value to membership, the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce seeks to fill a new position of event coordinator.
Lauri Lyerla, executive director, said the new hire will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all of the chamber’s special events. That includes the annual Business & Industry Review, Missouri’s Largest Garage Sale, Cinema in the Park, First Friday Coffees, Business After Hours, Quarterly Luncheons, the Dicken’s Christmas Faire, Taste of Home Cooking School, and more. Read more: Neosho Daily News

Mobile Continues to Steal Share of US Adults' Daily Time Spent with Media

In 2013, time spent with digital media among US adults surpassed time spent with TV for the first time—with mobile driving the shift. This year, that trend will continue, according to new figures from eMarketer, as time spent with mobile devices continues to grow much faster than usage of all other media. - See more at: eMarketer

Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations (Leadership):

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” ~ Lao Tzu


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