Chamber meeting: Mike Beebe to Arkansas Business Leaders: Keep Moving Forward, Working Together
Gov. Mike Beebe told the state's business leaders on
Wednesday to keep moving forward and working together in order to keep
Arkansas headed in the right direction.
The outgoing governor addressed the annual meeting of the
Arkansas state Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas
at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. He spent
most of his nearly 10-minute speech reflecting on his eight years as
governor.
"Those things I get credit for are accomplishments that
should be shared by so many," Beebe said, singling out the business
leaders, employees and educators, among others, that he said played just
as much a part in the positive advancements made in Arkansas as he did. Read more: Arkansas Business
New Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives chair named
Wes
Smithwick was elected to be the 2015 chairman of the Oklahoma Chamber
of Commerce Executives and will replace 2014 chair Debra Burch of the
Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce.
Smithwick,
current president of both the Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce and
the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation, previously served as
chief operating officer of the Broken Arrow School District, and has
held leadership positions at several telecommunications companies,
including AT&T. Read more: Tulsa World
Illinois Chamber Foundation Study: Study details military impact in Illinois
A new report has found that the military and defense industry provides 150,000 jobs and $13.3 billion in economic activity to Illinois.
The information comes from a new statewide economic impact study done by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon's office and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The largest impact comes from Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Naval Station Great Lakes north of Chicago and the Rock Island Arsenal in the Quad Cities. The three bases support 85,000 jobs and contribute $9.1 million to the Illinois economy, according to the study. Read more: THOnline.com
Ron Bunch, president and chief executive officer of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, received a Kentucky economic development award.
Bunch was named the 2014 James J. Coleman Community Economic Professional of the Year on Thursday at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development annual conference, according to a news release from the chamber.
The award recognizes practitioners who have made
significant and/or innovative contributions to the field and their
service area in the past year, according to the release. Read more: Park City Daily News
Five state legislators were given the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Champion Award today at a ceremony in downtown Indianapolis. The honorees were chosen for their dedication to bettering Indiana’s business climate for small employers. The award is based on voting and advocacy during the 2014 legislative session.
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Happy Thanksgiving!)
"Volunteers are not paid - not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." (anonymous)
Illinois Chamber Foundation Study: Study details military impact in Illinois
A new report has found that the military and defense industry provides 150,000 jobs and $13.3 billion in economic activity to Illinois.
The information comes from a new statewide economic impact study done by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon's office and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The largest impact comes from Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Naval Station Great Lakes north of Chicago and the Rock Island Arsenal in the Quad Cities. The three bases support 85,000 jobs and contribute $9.1 million to the Illinois economy, according to the study. Read more: THOnline.com
Bowling Green Chamber president wins state award
Ron Bunch, president and chief executive officer of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, received a Kentucky economic development award.
Bunch was named the 2014 James J. Coleman Community Economic Professional of the Year on Thursday at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development annual conference, according to a news release from the chamber.
Indiana Chamber Honors Five Legislators Who Champion Small Businesses
Five state legislators were given the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Champion Award today at a ceremony in downtown Indianapolis. The honorees were chosen for their dedication to bettering Indiana’s business climate for small employers. The award is based on voting and advocacy during the 2014 legislative session.
The 2014 Small Business Champions are:
- Sen. Mike Crider from Greenfield, District #28;
- Sen. Pete Miller from Avon, District #24;
- Rep. Terri Austin from Anderson; District #36;
- Rep. Milo Smith from Columbus, District #59; and
- Rep. Cindy Ziemke from Batesville, District #55.
“Today
we’re honoring state legislators who understand and appreciate the fact
that Hoosier businesses – particularly small businesses – cannot
flourish with a government constantly blocking their way,” says Indiana
Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “Each one has shown support
for the vital economic growth and job creation tools our state needs.” Read more: Indiana chamber
Chamber Tweet of the Day: @DetroitChamber
Chamber weather: Northern Michigan Businesses Excited to See Snow
Wintry weather has many businesses across Northern Michigan saying -- let it snow!
Places like Boyne City are ready, because snow in the forecast means more visitors to the area.
"Snow is a great thing for our area... It's fun, pretty, and helps our economy," said Jim Baumann, Executive Director of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce.
Although it's been a dry afternoon, plenty of snow is headed Boyne City's way tonight.
Locals say, bring it on. Read more: 9and10news.com
Chamber news: Girard (Kansas) City government talks streetscape, library
A collective high-five moment happened Monday night for the City Council as years of work saw the first concrete step toward completion on the town’s streetscape effort.
Members voted unanimously to agree to terms with the Kansas Department of Transportation on the project, funded primarily through KDOT's Transportation Alternative Grant. The project would revamp the square’s road surfacing and sidewalks while installing new insfrastructure, such as streetlamps.
KDOT awarded Girard about $1.23 million for the project, which comes in at a total cost of $1.65 million. The city must foot design costs and a share of the construction bill, for a total of $418,000. Girard officials thanked numerous businesses and organizations affected by the project for their participation and input.
"This has been a long time coming," said Mayor Kurt Ziegler. "Credit is due to several previous city administrations, and I think it will sure help our town." The highly competitive grant program awarded more than $20 million to 20 different projects throughout the state. Construction is expected to begin next year, though a lot of work remains to be done. Julie Smith, Girard Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, said she celebrated the news. Read more: Morning Sun
Iowa City Chamber Ribbon-Cutting: Child Care Resource and Referral opens new office in Iowa City
Finding child care resources and referrals just got easier for residents of the Cultural Corridor.
Employees of Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Iowa were joined Wednesday by ambassadors of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of a new Iowa City office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Participants braved cold weather to tour offices expected to improve service for families seeking quality child care, and for area child care providers seeking to improve operations. Read more: Iowa City Press-Citizen
The Lodi/Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has named Amanda (Mandy) Sitzman as the new chamber coordinator.
Sitzman started on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
“Along with a wide variety of work experience, she brings with her an enormous amount of energy and positive attitude,” said Jon Plumer, chamber president. Read more: Lodi Enterprise
Chamber Tweet of the Day: @DetroitChamber
Detroit Chamber
Make your holiday shopping count. Remember to #ShopSmall on Nov. 29, Detroit: http://ow.ly/EVyxi #SmallBizSat
Chamber weather: Northern Michigan Businesses Excited to See Snow
Wintry weather has many businesses across Northern Michigan saying -- let it snow!
Places like Boyne City are ready, because snow in the forecast means more visitors to the area.
"Snow is a great thing for our area... It's fun, pretty, and helps our economy," said Jim Baumann, Executive Director of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce.
Although it's been a dry afternoon, plenty of snow is headed Boyne City's way tonight.
Locals say, bring it on. Read more: 9and10news.com
Chamber news: Girard (Kansas) City government talks streetscape, library
A collective high-five moment happened Monday night for the City Council as years of work saw the first concrete step toward completion on the town’s streetscape effort.
Members voted unanimously to agree to terms with the Kansas Department of Transportation on the project, funded primarily through KDOT's Transportation Alternative Grant. The project would revamp the square’s road surfacing and sidewalks while installing new insfrastructure, such as streetlamps.
KDOT awarded Girard about $1.23 million for the project, which comes in at a total cost of $1.65 million. The city must foot design costs and a share of the construction bill, for a total of $418,000. Girard officials thanked numerous businesses and organizations affected by the project for their participation and input.
"This has been a long time coming," said Mayor Kurt Ziegler. "Credit is due to several previous city administrations, and I think it will sure help our town." The highly competitive grant program awarded more than $20 million to 20 different projects throughout the state. Construction is expected to begin next year, though a lot of work remains to be done. Julie Smith, Girard Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, said she celebrated the news. Read more: Morning Sun
Iowa City Chamber Ribbon-Cutting: Child Care Resource and Referral opens new office in Iowa City
Finding child care resources and referrals just got easier for residents of the Cultural Corridor.
Employees of Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Iowa were joined Wednesday by ambassadors of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of a new Iowa City office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Participants braved cold weather to tour offices expected to improve service for families seeking quality child care, and for area child care providers seeking to improve operations. Read more: Iowa City Press-Citizen
New Lodi/Lake Wisconsin chamber coordinator hired
The Lodi/Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has named Amanda (Mandy) Sitzman as the new chamber coordinator.
Sitzman started on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
“Along with a wide variety of work experience, she brings with her an enormous amount of energy and positive attitude,” said Jon Plumer, chamber president. Read more: Lodi Enterprise
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Happy Thanksgiving!)
"Volunteers are not paid - not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." (anonymous)
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