Gov. Nixon launches Show-Me Heroes Chamber Challenge to help connect veterans with jobs in their communities
In recognition of Veterans Day (Nov. 11) next week, Gov. Jay Nixon is issuing a challenge to local chambers of commerce to encourage their members to take the Show-Me Heroes pledge and actively recruit veterans and service members for available positions. The Show-Me Heroes Chamber Challenge will be administered by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.
“A little friendly competition can go a long way, especially when everyone wins,” Gov. Nixon said. “Four years ago we launched the Show-Me Heroes initiative to help connect our veterans with good jobs in their communities. Today, we’re taking that another step forward and asking local chambers of commerce to get involved and help spread the word that our service men and women make excellent, highly-skilled employees.” Read more: Office of Governor Jay Nixon
Chamber education: Plaintiff attorney in the landmark Vergara case in Twin Cities to talk about teacher tenure
When a judge ruled this summer that California's teacher tenure laws deprived minority students of an equal education, legal observers concluded that it was likely other states could see similar lawsuits, particularly those where efforts to scale back tenure have failed.
Could Minnesota - a state lawmakers routinely skirmish over the issue of teacher tenure - be one such state?
That remains unclear but one person with good insight into the matter is Marcellus McRae, the lead co-counsel for the plaintiffs in Vergara v. California. On Friday, he was in the Twin Cities at the urging of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce to talk to members about the landmark case. Read more: Star Tribune
Chamber Economics: Proposed development to benefit Yukon and Oklahoma City
The city of Yukon is growing at an incredible rate. So much so, out of state developers are recognizing the potential and now another area is about to be developed.
Developer GBT Realty out of Tennessee wants to develop 450,000 square feet near I-40 and Czech Hall Rd and call it The Market at Czech Hall. It's expected to cost $50 million.
"It's a substantial piece of property and it's got great frontage," said Kurt Foremen from the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. "It's one of those places where a power center, or whatever we want to call it today, would be an excellent place." Read more: Fox 25 OKC
Chamber return: Carlos Phillips named vice president of Greater Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2014) — Greater Louisville Inc. announced today that Carlos Phillips will rejoin the organization as senior vice president effective Dec. 1.Phillips, who from 2006-2009 served as vice president, had been in a similar position with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce since 2010.
“We are ecstatic that Carlos is coming back to GLI,” said Kent Oyler, president and CEO of Greater Louisville. “He brings a wealth of experience in building membership relationships and delivering strong business-focused programming. Read more: Lane Report
Columbus Area Chamber recognition: Behlen, Dowds honored with philanthropy awards
A local woman and couple will be honored for giving back to the community.
The Columbus Area Philanthropy Council named Lois Behlen the “Philanthropist of the Year” and Leo and Eileen Dowd as the first recipients of the “Legacy Award.”
The recognitions will be made 5 p.m. Nov. 24 during the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours gathering at the Columbus Family Resource Center, 3020 18th St.
This is the third year for the philanthropist award, which is given annually to an individual, couple or family who made a significant contribution to one of the nonprofit organizations that make up the Columbus Area Philanthropy Council. Read more: Columbus Telegram
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