Buffalo Grove honors retiring chamber executive Lynne Schneider
The Buffalo Grove village board this week honored the retiring executive director of the local chamber of commerce.
Lynne Schneider, a resident since 1988, has served with what is now the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce since 1989, becoming its executive director in 1999.
Schneider, who will retire at the end of the year, has also worked with the village on the Buffalo Grove Days Festival, created the Heart of the Community Awards and assisted on the merger of the chamber with the Lincolnshire Chamber.
She has served as president of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, sat on the Illinois Chamber as an ex officio director and in 2011 was awarded the prestigious Lester W. Braun Jr. Distinguished Illinois Chamber of Commerce Executive Award by her peers. She also serves as secretary of the Northwest Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives. Read more: Daily Herald
Arkansas Chamber of Commerce head predicts court challenges over ethics, term limits amendment
The head of Arkansas' largest business lobbying group said he expects court challenges to try and clarify key parts of a voter-approved constitutional amendment that imposes new ethics restrictions on lawmakers and loosens term limits.Speaking at a panel discussion on the impact of the amendment, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce President Randy Zook said lobbyists want some clarification on the new rules they and lawmakers will be operating under. He said other parts of the amendment may need clarification from the courts.
"There are serious questions," Zook said. "I think we could subtitle this amendment, 'yet another lawyer's relief act,' because there are going to be a lot of court cases to clear up a lot of issues." Read more: Daily Journal
St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce Adds to Board
The St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, at its December board meeting, elected officers to lead its 2015 board of directors. They include:-Chair: Rich Carlton, Data Realty
-Chair-Elect: Paul Marsh, TCU
-President and CEO: Jeff Rea, St. Joseph County Chamber
-Finance Chair: Dan Smogor, Kruggel Lawton & Co. CPAs
-Immediate Past Chair: Jacqueline Barton, Specialized Staffing Solutions
"The strength of our organization is a direct reflection of the commitment of our members. We are fortunate to have dedicated business leaders who are engaged in our efforts to grow our regional economy, and this team of board leadership will undoubtedly continue our mission to have the greatest impact we can on our members and our community," said Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. Read more: Inside Indiana Business
Chamber Best Practices: Securian Honored with Keystone Award for Charitable Giving
Securian Financial Group is the Large Company honoree for this year’s Minnesota Keystone award.
Every year the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes companies that donate at least two percent of the their pretax earnings to the community with the Keystone award. Securian and its foundation have awarded more than $20 million in grants over the last 10 years and employees donated thousands of hours to community service.
“Securian stood out because of its long-term and deeply engrained commitment to the community,” said Todd Klingel, chamber president and CEO. “The company’s volunteer programs are expansive and heavily layered into the corporate culture.” Read more: Fort Mill Times
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Mason City businesses sit down to understand health insurance
With open enrollment deadlines just around the corner, an Iowa organization is clearing up last minute unanswered questions.
The Mason City Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Human Resources Association of North Iowa as well as the Iowa Insurance Commission to host a seminar focusing on the different options businesses have for health insurance in Iowa. The idea was to sit down with businesses and answer any questions about coverage for the upcoming year. Read more: KIMT.com
Wauwatosa Chamber selects Small Business of the Year
Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists (ADVENT)
has been named Small Business of the Year by the Wauwatosa Chamber of
Commerce. The award will be presented at the chamber’s Showcase event on Jan. 15.
“This honor is the perfect way to begin our 10th year of business,“ said ADVENT medical director Dr. Madan Kandula.
“Being recognized by the chamber reaffirms that our unique approach to patient care and innovation resonates within the community,” said hearing director Dr. Gwen Kandula.Read more: BizTimes.com
Suzie Ahlstrand to leave Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce
Suzie Ahlstrand said the problem with working full time is it leaves little time to volunteer.
That won’t be a problem at the end of this month.
That’s when Ahlstrand will officially depart from the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce after nearly three decades.
“I’m not sure where (volunteer interests) it’s going to be taking me … but I’m not going away,” she said Thursday.
Ahlstrand was most recently the chamber’s executive vice president of community advancement.
In February 2011 the chamber asked her to step in as interim president and CEO following the departure of Bryan Derreberry, who left for a chamber job in North Carolina. She served in that role until Gary Plummer was hired in September of that year. Read more: Kansas.com
Memorial Service Set For Broken Arrow Chamber Executive
Broken Arrow's Chamber of Commerce announces a memorial service for an executive member.43 year old Mickie Taylor was Vice President of Government Affairs.
Taylor died Tuesday night when her corvette went off the road and rolled over.
Services are scheduled for Monday, December 22 at 10am at The Assembly Church in Broken Arrow. Read more: KTUL channel 8 Tulsa
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