Friday, August 1, 2014

Kentucky Chamber Business Summit and Annual Meeting sets attendance record; U. S. Chamber: Opening Doors to People With Disabilities Worldwide; Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White emphasizes volunteer work at Naperville Chamber event; Chamber honors National Park Service for Putting Duneland on the Map; Reynaldo Mesa Named Senior Director of Government Affairs at the Kansas Chamber of Commerce; Chamber news: ABCs of SBIR/STTR Funding - Michigan Workshop for Tech Companies, August 14 - Detroit - Grand Circus; New chamber office opens at Mississippi River bridge, Koetters celebrates with major award; Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organzation Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) Rule #4

With more than 900 in attendance during the Annual Meeting and 300 attending the Business Summit, the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit and Annual Meeting, conducted this week in Louisville, celebrated its largest audience yet.
Keynote speaker Chuck Todd, chief political correspondent for NBC News, provided an insightful view of politics, both in Kentucky and nationally, discussing what he referred to as “political fatigue” of voters. He also pointed out the proud history of Kentucky’s political leaders, mentioning former governor and senator Wendell Ford and other Kentuckians who have made a difference in our nation.
The focus of the ninth annual Business Summit, “The Future of Kentucky,” provided a platform for speakers to discuss visions for education, the economy, and specific industries such as manufacturing, bourbon, and coal mining. To view quotes and other social media posts from the event, visit the Chamber’s Twitter account, or search the hashtag #kybiz on Twitter. Click here to view a list of available powerpoint presentations from the event. Read more: Lane Report

U. S. Chamber: Opening Doors to People With Disabilities Worldwide

In the United States and around the world—where too often there are jobs without people and people without jobs—there is vast and often untapped potential in individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation passed in 1990, has made it possible for more U.S. citizens to participate and thrive in the workforce and contribute to the economy.
Globally, there are many people with disabilities who are willing and able to work, but they don’t have the same accommodations. The Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), a treaty modeled after the ADA, would help change that. It would establish a framework for creating legislation and policies in other countries. And it would protect the rights and dignity of all people with disabilities, giving them greater opportunity to work, travel, and lead full and productive lives. U. S. Chamber of Commerce - Tom Donahoe
 

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White emphasizes volunteer work at Naperville Chamber event 

llinois Secretary of State Jesse White came to Naperville Monday to challenge people to volunteer in their communities. Speaking at a Naperville Chamber of Commerce event at the Marriott Chicago/Naperville to a crowd of 125 people, White pointed to the organ donor program promoted by his office’s driver’s license division as a way to give back to the community. Read more: Naperville Sun 

Chamber honors National Park Service for Putting Duneland on the Map 

With a couple of million visitors every year, it’s safe to say that Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has put Duneland firmly on the map. That’s certainly what the Duneland Chamber of Commerce thinks.
At its annual State of the Chamber and Awards Luncheon, the Chamber named the National Park Service (NPS) and the not-for-profit National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) as this year’s recipients of its Putting Duneland on the Map Award. Chamber Board Chair Scott Mundell presented the award to National Lakeshore Superintendent Paul Labovitz and, representing NPCA, Michael Shymanski. Read more: Chesterton Tribune

Reynaldo Mesa Named Senior Director of Government Affairs at the Kansas Chamber of Commerce

The Kansas Chamber is pleased to announce the hiring of Reynaldo Mesa to serve as the Senior Director of Government Affairs. Mesa will serve as part of the Chamber’s advocacy team at the Kansas Statehouse and be responsible for advancing policies approved each year by the Chamber Board of Directors.
Mesa served in the Kansas House from 2010 to 2012, representing Garden City’s 123rd district where he was a member of the House Utilities & Energy, Transportation & Safety, and Commerce & Economic Development Committees. Read more: The Kansas Chamber

 

Chamber news: ABCs of SBIR/STTR Funding - Michigan Workshop for Tech Companies, August 14 - Detroit - Grand Circus

Federal funding through the SBIR and STTR programs can be a valuable part of taking your research out of the lab and into the marketplace. This informative session will introduce you to the two programs, which provide $2.6 billion in non-dilutive R&D grants and contracts to small businesses annually. Descriptions of program purposes, eligibility requirements, participating agencies and more will be discussed.

Then learn about Michigan’s wide array of commercialization resources for technology-based companies, which is both remarkable… and a little daunting. Find out what commercialization resources are out there, what each has to offer and how to tap into them! 

Thursday, August 14, 6-8 p.m.
Grand Circus
1570 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48226

More info: SBA.gov

New chamber office opens at Mississippi River bridge, Koetters celebrates with major award

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce has officially moved to its new location at the foot of the Champ Clark Bridge.
In addition, chamber Director Chris Koetters recently won a prestigious regional Chamber of Commerce award to add to the new facility. The chamber office is now in the old Pick-A-Dilly convenience store building on the north side of Hwy. 54 and Hwy. 79 (Third Street). Read more: Louisiana Press-Journal.

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