The Green Bay
Vision. The Green Bay
Mission
5 Strategic Initiatives for 2012-2013 fiscal year.
Lead Through Collaboration. We will strategically collaborate and connect our members to become the preferred partner of area businesses, local governments, community organizations and educational institutions supporting economic, workforce and community development.
Build Economic Prosperity.
We will focus on developing entrepreneurialism, assisting existing businesses and pursue targeted initiatives, that foster an innovative business environment and strengthen our community’s economy.
Be the Voice of Business.
We will influence issues of public policy that are crucial to building a prosperous business environment.
Enhance Quality of Life.
We will mobilize our membership and resources to improve workforce and community development in ways that will enhance quality of life in the
Strive for Organizational Excellence.
We will engage our members, empower our employees and maximize our resources in a fiscally responsible manner to build an innovative organization aligned with our vision and mission.
For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, call 920.437.8704 or visit our staff directory for specific program assistance.
Source: Green Bay Chamber
Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb to keynote Norman annual chamber luncheon
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb will provide the keynote address at the Chamber's Annual Legislative Lunch scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the National Weather Center. The Lieutenant Governor will speak on state issues that may impact local business and provide his outlook on the coming legislative session. Read more: Norman Transcript
Grand Island Chamber: Nebraska State Fair Needs 300 More Volunteers in a Month
Grand Island is now the "State Fair City" after City Council approved it Tuesday night. The annual 2 week fair has around 500 volunteers signed up but needs 800. So far that's are about 100 less volunteers signed up than this time last year. State Fair volunteers can sign up
for about 4 hours of work doing one of dozens of jobs. See more: 1011now.com
Arkansas State Chamber: Disaster Assistance/Resources Small Business Forum Scheduled for August 21
A
2014 Arkansas Small Business Forum – “Disaster Assistance/Resources –
Important Things Your Business Should Know” will be held from 9 – 11
a.m. on August 21 in the Bob Lamb Conference Room of the State Chamber
Building in Little Rock.
This
forum is for trade associations and stakeholder groups representing the
small business self-employed taxpayer. Attendees will receive timely
information from the American Red Cross, the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Join
us to hear important information regarding disaster assistance and
resources that are available after a presidential disaster declaration
has been issued. You will also hear the various steps you can take to
make sure you are prepared to stay in business after a major disaster.
There is no cost to attend. To register, contact Susie Marks at smarks@arkansasstatechamber.com or 501-210-4206 or Gregory Metcalf at gregory.o.metcalf@irs.gov or 501-396-5912.
Chamber news: Lt. Gov. Brian Calley during Grand Haven visit: Personal property ballot proposal will create Michigan jobs
Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley sought to make a case for why voters should support personal property tax reform during the August primary at a recent appearance in northwest Ottawa County.
Addressing about 50 people during a legislative breakfast hosted by The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Calley on Friday, July 18 said the measure known as Proposal 1 would help state investors create jobs and stabilize local governmental revenue. Read more: M Live
Hutch ahead of development curve, construction official says
Hutchinson and several parts of Kansas are experiencing a building boom, a Chamber of Commerce luncheon audience was told Wednesday, because of a pent up demand as facilities in various industries age and an aggressive stance by local officials in getting projects approved and a trained workforce developed.“It’s a perfect storm of construction,” said J.R. Robl, business development and marketing manager at Hutton Construction Corp., Wichita, sponsor of the luncheon at the Hutchinson Town Club. “Commercial, residential, retail and industrial are all doing well. I can tell you it’s the busiest we’ve been in the last 10 years. We’re having trouble finding enough employees.” Read more: Hutchnews.com
LaPorte, Indiana Chamber to host new teachers luncheon Aug. 7
The Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce will host the new teachers welcome luncheon on Aug. 7 at the Silver Palace, 1719 State St.New teachers, professors and administrators will be welcomed from LaPorte, New Prairie, South Central, LaCrosse, Wanatah and Westville public schools and LaLumiere, Brown Mackie College, Ivy Tech State College, and Purdue University North Central.
"We are thrilled to welcome this group of exceptional teachers into our community," said Mike Seitz, President of the Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce. Read more: NWI Times
Friday - 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce)
Rule #1 - Always put a volunteer between you and the problem.
- Patrick McGaughey
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