On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War.
The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he’d been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown.
Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER hailed by TIME magazine as the best nonfiction book of the year. Unbroken has spent more than 180 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in hardcover, fifteen at number one, and counting. Only three nonfiction books in history have been on the list longer. Now in paperback, Unbroken debuted at #1 and remains there. Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book of the Year Award for Nonfiction.
Chamber issue: Continuing Wisconsin's era of reform
Wisconsin's transformation from an anti-business to a pro-business state has been remarkable, but it is also incomplete. There is more work to be done in order for our state to achieve its full economic potential.
Unfortunately, Wisconsin doesn't control its own economic destiny and wrong-headed federal policies and uncertain global economic and geopolitical conditions are holding us back.
But, that shouldn't be an excuse to take our foot off the reform accelerator in order to improve Wisconsin's business climate. Here are some reforms the 2015-16 Legislature should consider. Read more: The SUN
Fishers Chamber of Commerce Testimonial: Thanks for Making our Business Expo & Food FORUM a HUGE Success!
Testimonial from Renewal by Andersen of Indiana:
"This Business Expo was an incredible experience for our company. We had excellent exposure to the public and generated incredible sales numbers. The Fishers Chamber Business Expo was the best return on investment we have ever experienced at a chamber event."Regards,
John Massingale
Events Marketing Manager – Renewal by Andersen of Indiana
Chamber Tweet of the Day: Chicagoland Chamber
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"E15" gas ordinance advanced by City Council: http://bit.ly/1yxLf5z via
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Chicagoland Chamber
Lawton chamber issue: Experts say Fairmont District is needed
Lawton's need for a live, work and play district or development has been confirmed by five experts who have been on site to review and consult with the Fairmont District Experience and City of Lawton officials.
In a Monday morning meeting and separate gathering, the five State and international experts agreed that societal and marketing trends have left Lawton behind in answering the desires of Baby Boomers and Generation “Y” and others for Districts and tighter-knit communities.
Linda Barnett, Director for Oklahoma Main Street, a division of the Department of Commerce, addressed the meeting saying, “Lawton will likely see no more growth from additional big-box stores. The answer is promotion of smaller businesses with strong local interests. While Lawton is unique,” according to Barnett, “because there is so little heritage available, Main Street is ready to take on the challenges facing the City. We only need your membership application to bring resources and solutions.” KWSO.com
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Attitude -Happy holidays!)
“Peace
is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as
you think it should be.”
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