Kansas City chamber to unveil 2015 area economic outlook Tuesday
The 2015 economic outlook for the Kansas City area will be unveiled
Tuesday morning at a Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce event.
Economist
Frank Lenk of the Mid-America Regional Council will present the
chamber’s annual forecast. In addition, area economist Chris Kuehl, of
Armada Corporate Intelligence and author of the chamber’s daily business
briefing, will share his views on the outlook for business and the
economy. Read more: Kansas City Star
Conway CEO Brad Lacy joins Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives board
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) announces that Brad Lacy, CCE, IOM, president and CEO of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, was recently elected to the association's board of directors. Lacy, who will serve as chair of the association's Chamber of the Year award program, was officially welcomed to the board during ACCE's annual convention in Cincinnati, Aug. 12-15."Brad's successful leadership of the Conway Area Chamber, combined with his excellent contribution to ACCE and to other boards, will be of great value to our organization," said ACCE President Mick Fleming. Read more: Log Cabin Democrat
Chamber good news: Lafayette, Indiana Hotel Project Set to Begin
The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Lafayette is about to undergo a $5 million expansion. Officials say the project will add a conference facility and 32 additional guest rooms.
Devry Butcher, the Area General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Lafayette, Indiana, today announced that the hotel is embarking upon a $5 million dollar expansion that will include a brand new, state-of-the-art, 15,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor conference facility and up to 32 additional guest rooms. The site of the conference facility will be on recently purchased land just south of the hotel’s current location on Fairington Avenue and is Phase two of five planned.
“We conducted local market research which showed that people planning meetings and events would like to have better options right here in Lafayette,” said Butcher. “Building the new conference facility is a great opportunity for the Courtyard Lafayette to provide our outstanding services and amenities to groups of travelers and event planners that have been looking for fresh and innovative facilities in the community.” Read more: Inside Indiana Business
Chamber conference: Community and Retail Academy to be held in Le Mars
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Plymouth County and the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the Community and Retail Academy conference coming to Le Mars Wednesday, Oct. 29.
Business, industry, and community leaders are invited to learn about ways to create and market business branding, social media marketing, creating livable communities, and learning the customer trends for Northwest Iowa and Plymouth County. Read more: Akron Hometowner
Canton Area Chamber Best Practices: IIRA's Business Succession and Transition Planning Workshop Set for Oct. 21
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University is hosting the workshop "Business Succession and Transition Planning" Tuesday, Oct. 21 in collaboration with the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Donaldson Community Center, located at 250 South Avenue D, Canton, IL. The workshop is open free to businesses statewide (registration required), as well as to businesses in neighboring states.
According to Jolene Willis, associate manager of IIRA's Illinois Cooperative Development Center, the workshop will be conducted by Steve Barnhart, a technical specialist from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). His presentation will address succession and transition-planning issues encountered by all types of family and closely held businesses, regardless of whether they are in the manufacturing sector. With more than 25 years of organizational development and operations leadership experience, Barnhart provides training and business improvement services to Illinois companies, drawing upon IMEC's state and national resources to help companies increase productivity and remain competitive. Read more: Western Illinois University
Chamber Tweet of the Day: Tulsa Regional Chamber
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Michigan City Chamber inspires via donation to A.K. Smith
The "Inspiring Women" Luncheon, an annual
signature event for the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce, will
have even broader impact this year because of donations to the culinary
program at the A.K. Smith Career and Technical Education Center. A check
from the chamber along with in-kind donations from the Blue Chip
Casino, Hotel and Spa are making it possible for Chef Brenda Hitchins,
keynote speaker at the "Inspiring Women" Luncheon, to conduct a workshop
for A.K. Smith Career Center culinary students who will create edible
centerpieces for the event. Read more: Michigan City News-Dispatch
“There’s a pool of money out there that we’re currently not tapping into that could be utilized,” said Melanie Sunnarborg, MainStreet program director for the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. Owatonna People's Press
Chamber funding resource: Downtown could be Owatonna's next Historic District come November
Downtown Owatonna may be added to the National Register of Historic Places, a move that officials say could boost tourism and help local businesses fund future renovation projects.“There’s a pool of money out there that we’re currently not tapping into that could be utilized,” said Melanie Sunnarborg, MainStreet program director for the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. Owatonna People's Press
Vermillion SD Chamber news: Workshop held to give better Germanium view
The second Germanium-Based Detectors and Technologies workshop was held at the University of South Dakota this week. The workshop was hosted by USD because of funding from the National Science Foundation, along with contributions from the University of South Dakota, the South Dakota Board of Regents, the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Company. Keller added, because of the growth facility, and psychics department taking lead in organizing the workshop also is why USD hosted the workshop. Read more: Vermillion Plain Talk
Niobium mine discussed at Syracuse, Nebraska chamber meeting
NioCorp is a name that is gaining recognition in Syracuse and surrounding areas. The company has been drilling near Elk Creek for a rare metal called niobium. Right now, they are in the planning and analysis phase, but the company believes there’s a high probability of a large mine that would bring hundreds of jobs to the area.
Niobium is mainly used in the form of Ferro-Niobium to produce HSLA (High Strength, Low Alloy) steel, to produce lighter, stronger steel for use in automotive, structural, and pipeline industries. The U.S. imports 100 percent of its niobium needs; 99 percent of it comes from Brazil. Read more: Journal-Democrat
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Leadership)
“If you can’t swallow your pride, you can’t lead. Even
the highest mountain had animals that step on it.” Jack Weatherford
Forbes 44/50
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