Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: "Moses on Management" by Rabbi David Baron; From Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce President Randy Zook; Chamber news: Nebraska: No. 3 for Business; One Southern Indiana Hires new Marketing Director; Kentucky Chamber Business Summit: How can Kentucky's work force keep up with the rest of the world?; Columbia Missouri Chamber endorses transportation sales tax proposal; Countryside City Center earns Illinois Chamber award; Dearborn County Indiana Chamber Insight: Agriculture, sustainable economic growth key to prosperity in rural community; Chamber Creativiity: Ottumwa, Iowa installing bulldog statues; Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations (Attitude) - E.A. Bucchianeri

Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: "Moses on Management" by Rabbi David Baron

50 Leadership Lessons from the Greatest Manager of All Time
Today's rapidly changing global business arena has made undaunted leadership as fleeting as yesterday's software. Yet the wisdom of one reluctant leader -- Moses -- has grown more relevant with each passing millennium. In Moses On Management, Rabbi David Baron -- a nationally renowned spiritual leader and successful entrepreneur-draws surprising parallels between the world of Moses and our own. Through Bible passages, amusing anecdotes, interviews with visionary leaders, and his own insights, Rabbi Baron conveys fifty powerful lessons for today's business managers, including:

• how to bring your staff out of the slave mentality
• why negotiating face-to-face brings optimum results
• why symbols of strength inspire extraordinary effort
• why crises are an open door to change -- and empowerment
• how to use the willing minority to motivate others
• why it's essential to make your staff into believers
• how to balance zero tolerance with 100 percent compassion

In a time of downsizing, mergers, and increasing uncertainty in the market place, Moses On Management is an in valuable resource for finding and sustaining a deeply satisfying balance between life and livelihood.

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From Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce President Randy Zook

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas is one of the leading advocates for Arkansas businesses at the state and national level.
Our mission is to promote a pro-business, free enterprise agenda and prevent anti-business legislation, regulations and rules. Now more than ever, business matters to our nation’s future. In the global economy, our competitive capacity must be all it can possibly be — and the State Chamber/AIA works every day to make that happen. Read More: Arkansas Business

Chamber news: Nebraska: No. 3 for Business

The ranking is based on independent research, the company said. This is the sixth year in a row that Nebraska has been recognized as one of the most pro-business states in the country by the study.

Nebraska ranked No. 3 in 2014, behind No. 1 Utah and No. 2 Wyoming.

“Gov. Heineman, with the support of the legislature, ‘gets it,’ and they are working hard and smart to develop an economy that will work for the benefit of all its corporate partners and Nebraskans alike,” says Brent Pollina, the co-author of the study.

"We still have work to do, but I am pleased to receive this recognition," Heineman said. Read more: North Platte Bulletin

One Southern Indiana Hires new Marketing Director

One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving Clark and Floyd Counties, today announced a new staff addition. Suzanne Ruark has been hired as the new director of marketing and communications.

In her new position, Ruark is responsible for the conception, development and implementation of all of the organization’s marketing strategies, marketing communications and public relations activities. In addition, she will direct the efforts of the communications staff and coordinate with the other departments of 1si, both at a tactical and strategic level.

Wendy Dant Chesser, President and CEO of 1si said, “We are very excited about Suzanne joining the team. Her experience will serve our members and investors well as we share our plans and activities aimed at growing the economy in Southern Indiana and throughout the region.”Read more:  One Southern Indiana

Kentucky Chamber Business Summit: How can Kentucky's work force keep up with the rest of the world? 

How will Kentucky compete?

At the ninth annual Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Business Summit and Annual Meeting, which kicked off in Louisville on Monday, Ted Abernathy, managing partner of North Carolina-based Economic Leadership LLC, tried to answer that question. Abernathy provided some insight on how Kentucky's work force can keep up with the rest of the country and world. Here are some of the lessons he shared with the audience. Read more: Louisville Business First

Columbia Missouri Chamber endorses transportation sales tax proposal

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Amendment 7, a statewide transportation sales tax measure that would provide funding for rebuilding Interstate 70, a new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport and extended hours for Columbia Transit buses. The measure will be on the Aug. 5 ballot.
According to a news release from the chamber, its endorsement is contingent upon the state finding a “permanent resolution” for collecting sales tax from online retail sales and the Columbia City Council making a pledge that the city would chip in a $9 million contribution as part of a revenue sharing plan with the state to pay for a new airport terminal. Read more: Columbia Daily Tribune

Countryside City Center earns Illinois Chamber award

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Illinois Development Council has selected the Countryside City Center as one of six developments in the state to receive a 2014 Edie Award.
“The Economic Development in Illinois awards ‘Edies’ honor those who imagine, design, invest and build in Illinois, and by doing so bring jobs, growth and prosperity to our communities,” said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Doug Whitley. A presentation was made by Sheila Owens of ComEd who sponsored the event. Read more: Hinsdale Doings

 Dearborn County Indiana Chamber Insight: Agriculture, sustainable economic growth key to prosperity in rural community 

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of participating, on behalf of the Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce, in the Kiwanis 4-H livestock sale.
It was a fantastic event and we at the Chamber were thrilled to help out the kids who participated and the Dearborn County 4-H with our purchases. There were a number of local businesses participating (though fewer ever year I hear) and it was fantastic to see the business community supporting the rural efforts of this county.
One of the things I have spoken and written about often is how important it is for me to both include the entire county in everything we do here at the Chamber and also how important it is for community leaders to take every opportunity they can to show that there is support and opportunity for area youth. Read more: Dearborn County Register

Chamber Creativiity: Ottumwa, Iowa installing bulldog statues

The City of Bridges will look more like a City of Bulldogs soon with the help of some local high school students. The Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce teamed up with members of the Ottumwa High School to create the organization called, "MOB" which stands for "Making Ottumwa Beautiful."
The group wanted to add art to the community and considered sculptures and murals at other cities across the country. They decided on decorating larger than life size bulldogs. Read more: HeartlandConnection.com

Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Attitude)

“Well, if it can be thought, it can be done, a problem can be overcome”
― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly 

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