Friday, July 18, 2014

U.S. Women's Chamber Releases Report on Women's Economic Priorities; New President of the Northwest Indiana Forum Speaks to the Hobart Chamber of Commerce about Opportunities for Growth in the Region; KC Chamber selects 2016 Centurions class; Tom Martin Q&A: Jessamine Chamber CEO talks growth, I-75 connector and embracing 'bedroom community' label; Little Rock Regional Chamber CEO Jay Chesshir: Acquisition Process for Tech Park Could Be Done by End of Year; Waterford, Michigan Chamber of Commerce hosting luncheon to discuss Proposal 1; New Executive Director for Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce; Forest City, Iowa Chamber Event: Old and new mix at Puckerbrush Days; Aurora, Illinois Regional #Chamber Affinity Program News; Exports? Did you know that 95% of consumers live outside the United States?; Minnesota Chamber of Commerce president dies; Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Attitude) Henry Ford



U.S. Women's Chamber Releases Report on Women's Economic Priorities

Today, the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce released a report on women’s economic priorities outlining current economic conditions along with federal budget and policies to support women’s economic priorities. The National Women’s Business Council released the following statement:
“The release of the U.S. Women’s Chamber report on women’s economic priorities gives us a clear indication of the contributions women have made in moving our economy forward,” says NWBC Communications Director Krystal Glass. “This is yet another resource for advocates of the women’s business community and policy makers to use as a groundwork to create innovative policies to advance economic gains for women.”  

New President of the Northwest Indiana Forum Speaks to the Hobart Chamber of Commerce about Opportunities for Growth in the Region

Heather Ennis, new President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, served as guest speaker today at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon. Having just moved out of her role as executive director of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce and president of the Duneland Economic Development Corporation, Ennis touched upon her new position at Northwest Indiana Forum and what the forum provides to the region in terms of economic development. Read more: Valpo Life

KC Chamber selects 2016 Centurions class

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that 40 local business leaders will take part in its Centurion Leadership Program. Selected for both their professional success and community engagement, the 2016 Centurions will spend two years exploring areas of opportunity and issues in Kansas City.
The program is seen as a training ground for future leaders, as alumni from a variety of backgrounds have stepped into roles leading nonprofits, running for public office and influencing the business community. Read more: Kansas City Business Journal

Tom Martin Q&A: Jessamine Chamber CEO talks growth, I-75 connector and embracing 'bedroom community' label

The most recent census found that Nicholasville was the fifth-fastest-growing city in Kentucky, and Jessamine County was the 10th-fastest-growing county, measured by population. What does this growth look like and mean to residents and businesses of Nicholasville, the county and region?
Discussing it with Tom Martin is Amy Cloud, CEO of the Jessamine Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Amy is on the forefront of many issues raised by the expansion Jessamine is seeing on many levels. Read more of Tom Martin’s interview at Kentucky.com

Little Rock Regional Chamber CEO Jay Chesshir: Acquisition Process for Tech Park Could Be Done by End of Year
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Jay Chesshir believes the acquisition process for the recommended site of the planned Little Rock tech park could be "substantially done by the end of the year."
In 2011, Little Rock voters approved a sales tax measure that included $22 million for the creation of the park. This week, ARK Commercial and Investment Real Estate recommended to the tech park board five properties along Main and Scott streets in downtown Little Rock, including the KATV building at Main and Fourth, for development of the park. Read more: Arkansas Business

Waterford, Michigan Chamber of Commerce hosting luncheon to discuss Proposal 1

The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon, Wednesday, July 16, at Bartelli’s, 100 S. Cass Lake Road, Waterford Township. The luncheon is intended to help business owners and citizens understand Proposal 1 which will be on Michigan ballots, Aug. 5.
The measure would “reduce the state use tax and replace (it) with a local community stabilization share of the tax for the purpose of modernizing the tax system to help small businesses grow and create jobs in Michigan,” according to the ballot language. Read more: Oakland Press - News

New Executive Director for Keweenaw, Michigan Chamber of Commerce

After months of searching, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director in charge who has plans for growing the economy in the area.
Cheryl Fahrner grew up in Ironwood but has also lived in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Houghton Hancock area. She was recently an Executive Director for a business association in Wisconsin for seven years. She says her experience working with Chambers of Commerce will help her make collaborative partnerships within the Keweenaw community. Read more: UpperMichiganSource.com

Forest City, Iowa Chamber Event: Old and new mix at Puckerbrush Days

Puckerbrush will feature four days of space-themed fun from July 17-20. The Forest City Chamber of Commerce has organized a full slate of new and traditional events for the annual summer celebration.
"I am excited about the lineup," said Forest City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kathy Rollefson. "We have a good mix of classic favorites and new activities to put some new life into the celebration." Read more: Globegazette.com

Aurora, Illinois Regional #Chamber Affinity Program News

From Joseph Henning, president:

I am excited to tell you about a new arrangement the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce has made with Save Wave Energy to help our members lock into a low fixed rate on their monthly electric and natural gas bills. The savings and security might make it possible for you to reinvest money where it belongs – back into your business while providing budget certainty and giving you peace of mind.

How does the Energy Savings Program work?

The Chamber has negotiated an aggregation-based price for members that creates buying power.

  • No switching fees
  • No cancelation fees
  • Same Billing as the utility
  • No interruption of power delivery
  • A vetted Choice in Power and Gas
  • Simple online enrollment
And if rates change, you have the option to select the new lower rate.

At the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce we are pleased to provide you with this exclusive program. If you would like to learn more about Save Wave Energy, you can visit them online at www.savewaveenergy.com


Exports? Did you know that 95% of consumers live outside the United States?
And a whopping two thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries!
Exporting can mean big things for your small business, and SBA is here with resources and information to help you succeed!
  • Financing Programs – SBA has three core export loan programs specifically designed to help you develop or expand your business' trade and export activities.
  • Expert GuidanceU.S. Exporting Assistance Centers (USEACs) are staffed by professionals from the SBA, the Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank and other organizations. They'll help you understand the global marketplace and get you organized. 
  • Planning Tools – Perfect for the small business owner exploring exporting, the Export Business Planner is a free, customizable tool that helps you work through the critical processes of export readiness and planning.
Source: SBA.gov

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce president dies

The longtime president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has died.
David Olson died Wednesday night after struggling with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Chamber of Commerce staff confirmed his death. Olson had been doing well but was hospitalized over the weekend, his family wrote on his CaringBridge website. Read more: KARE 11

Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Attitude)



“If you say you can or you can't you are right either way”  ― Henry Ford

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