Cable (Wisconsin) Chamber host: World athletes welcomed in spectacular ceremony
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Nordic Skiing World Championships in Cable kicked off its 10-day run with a spectacular opening ceremony last Friday evening before a large crowd of 135 athletes from 15 countries, their coaches and spectators at The Lakewoods Resort near Cable.
Held on a flag-bedecked stage
bordering Lake Namakagon, the ceremony included a parade of national
flags, and welcoming remarks from Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, from IPC
Governing Board member Todd Nicholson and from local organizing
committee members James Bolen and Gerry Hansen.
Flags were carried in by
representatives of Austria, Canada, China, Finland, France, Japan,
Germany, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, the United
States, State of Wisconsin and the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake
Superior Chippewa Indians.
A sit-ski athlete from the Fond
du Lac reservation of Minnesota, Brenden Ojibwe, skied to the state
carrying a torch and handed it to Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism
Stephanie Klett — who then lit the Olympic-style cauldron on the stage
to signal the start of the event.
Walker declared the games open, and fireworks lit up the sky, reflecting on the ice of Lake Namakagon. Read more: Sawyer County Record
Recognition was the theme of the day as the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledged the accomplishments of its members during the First Thursday Lunch and Awards Presentation.
Lori Terrell, the incoming president of the chamber, welcomed the crowd Jan. 8 at the Benton Event Center.
“I hope we can continue to move forward and grow our community,” she said.
Terrell, who is the group human resources manager at CoorsTek, cited the chamber’s 2014 accomplishments, which included hosting the 2014 banquet with guest speaker Bill Rancic, conducting the first Saline County Business Expo, publishing the first Saline County Restaurant Guide in partnership with the Bryant Chamber of Commerce and organizing a presidents’ club that will include all past chamber presidents and will meet quarterly.
She also said attendance at last year’s events was “great,” noting that 700 attended the Cajun Fest, 1,500 attended Savor the Flavor, and 6,000 attended the Glitz & Garland event.
Terrell and Gary James, executive director of the chamber, presented plaques to the honorees. Read more: Arkansas Online
A successful city needs a successful chamber of commerce.
As it turns out, Greenville has one of the best.
After yet another successful year advocating for this community, the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards celebration. The event highlighted the accomplishments of the chamber last year and handed out annual awards.
“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the outstanding people we have in Greenville,” said Chamber of Commerce Co-Executive Director Candy Kerschen. “Greenville is a great place to work and live because of them and they are very deserving of our appreciation and recognition. The annual dinner is also a great opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments we have achieved together as a business community.”
Held at the Montcalm County Fairgrounds, the awards dinner theme was based on the upcoming Super Bowl. Attendees enjoyed a buffet and drinks as well as playing a game of pseudo squares throughout the night. There also was a drawing for a large flat screen TV.
A new President and CEO will now lead the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Jacob Colley was elected this past Friday by a Board of Directors.
Colley has been serving as the Interim President since November, prior to that he was the Chamber's Vice President of Operations.
"I'm very excited to start this chapter for myself and for the Chamber of Commerce. Read more: WYMT news.com
One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, announced Monday the finalists for the 2015 “One” Awards, according to a news release from 1si. The “One” Award is a reinvention of the Southern Indiana Business Awards and recognizes the finest 1si member in one of seven categories. Winners will be announced at the event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyard’s Plantation Hall in Borden.
The finalists were chosen by an independent panel of judges and were selected based on criteria of business history, community involvement, response to adversity, newly-created opportunities and innovation in products or services. This year’s finalists (in alphabetical order) include: Read more: News and Tribune
Washington County (Virginia) Chamber holds annual luncheon
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards Luncheon on Jan. 14 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. New Chamber board members and officers were announced with Jamea Blevins of State Farm assuming the office of President for 2015. Danny Ruble was elected as the President-Elect. Outgoing president Jim Swartz presented a review of 2014 commenting on the progress made with the addition of 40 new members, five ribbon cuttings for new businesses, various seminars and events and the continued success of the Chamber Breakfasts for 2014. Tony Miller and Roger Ketron, who retired from the Board, were recognized for their service on the Board for two terms. New Board members for 2015 are Allyson Mays, Barter Theatre, and Kay Stout, DePaul Family Services.
The Washington County Teachers of the Year were announced by David Matlock. Awards were presented to Washington County Elementary School Teacher of the Year – Jennifer Coe, Meadowview Elementary School; Read more: swvatoday.com
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation:
"Selling a vision to a chamber board is always a compromise between what you want to say and what they want to hear" --- JD
Benton (Arkansas) Chamber recognizes members with awards
Recognition was the theme of the day as the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledged the accomplishments of its members during the First Thursday Lunch and Awards Presentation.
Lori Terrell, the incoming president of the chamber, welcomed the crowd Jan. 8 at the Benton Event Center.
“I hope we can continue to move forward and grow our community,” she said.
Terrell, who is the group human resources manager at CoorsTek, cited the chamber’s 2014 accomplishments, which included hosting the 2014 banquet with guest speaker Bill Rancic, conducting the first Saline County Business Expo, publishing the first Saline County Restaurant Guide in partnership with the Bryant Chamber of Commerce and organizing a presidents’ club that will include all past chamber presidents and will meet quarterly.
She also said attendance at last year’s events was “great,” noting that 700 attended the Cajun Fest, 1,500 attended Savor the Flavor, and 6,000 attended the Glitz & Garland event.
Terrell and Gary James, executive director of the chamber, presented plaques to the honorees. Read more: Arkansas Online
‘Innovative’ Greenville (Michigan) Chamber of Commerce hands out annual honors
A successful city needs a successful chamber of commerce.
As it turns out, Greenville has one of the best.
After yet another successful year advocating for this community, the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and awards celebration. The event highlighted the accomplishments of the chamber last year and handed out annual awards.
“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the outstanding people we have in Greenville,” said Chamber of Commerce Co-Executive Director Candy Kerschen. “Greenville is a great place to work and live because of them and they are very deserving of our appreciation and recognition. The annual dinner is also a great opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments we have achieved together as a business community.”
Held at the Montcalm County Fairgrounds, the awards dinner theme was based on the upcoming Super Bowl. Attendees enjoyed a buffet and drinks as well as playing a game of pseudo squares throughout the night. There also was a drawing for a large flat screen TV.
Outstanding Chamber
Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Chamber
Professionals Bob Thomas joined the ceremony and gave a small speech. He
praised the fact that the Greenville Chamber has won Michigan’s
Outstanding Chamber of the Year award three times, which is one of only
three chambers out of 300 in Michigan to receive the award thrice.The
Greenville Chamber won the award in 2009, 2011 and 2012. Read more: The Daily NewsThe Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces new President and CEO
A new President and CEO will now lead the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Jacob Colley was elected this past Friday by a Board of Directors.
Colley has been serving as the Interim President since November, prior to that he was the Chamber's Vice President of Operations.
"I'm very excited to start this chapter for myself and for the Chamber of Commerce. Read more: WYMT news.com
Chamber news: One Southern Indiana announces “One” Awards finalists
One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, announced Monday the finalists for the 2015 “One” Awards, according to a news release from 1si. The “One” Award is a reinvention of the Southern Indiana Business Awards and recognizes the finest 1si member in one of seven categories. Winners will be announced at the event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyard’s Plantation Hall in Borden.
The finalists were chosen by an independent panel of judges and were selected based on criteria of business history, community involvement, response to adversity, newly-created opportunities and innovation in products or services. This year’s finalists (in alphabetical order) include: Read more: News and Tribune
Hoffman Estates chamber hands out annual awards
Andy Spentzos and his brother Peter grew
up in the restaurant business, busing tables and cooking in the kitchen
at their father's restaurant.
Since 2002, they've operated
their own restaurant, Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant,
at 3101 Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates.
So when Apple Villa was
recognized as Business of the Year Thursday night at the Hoffman Estates
Chamber of Commerce and Industry's fourth annual Celebration of
Excellence, Andy Spentzos knew who he was going to dedicate the award
to.
"I owe this to my dad,
who taught me everything I know about the business," he told the crowd
at Chicago Marriott Northwest. Read more: Daily Herald
Chamber Event: 412th DCG shares leadership philosophy with Leadership Vicksburg
“What is leadership and what are the qualities that make a good leader?”
This is a question Brig. Gen. Donna Williams, deputy commanding general of Operations, 412th Theater Engineer Command, and Vicksburg, Mississippi, native, presented to Leadership Vicksburg while speaking to them Jan. 27 at the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce.
Leadership Vicksburg is an annual program run by the Chamber of Commerce to provide leaders with a deeper understanding of critical issues effecting Vicksburg and Warren County. The attendees include leaders of the local casinos, hospitals, restaurants, mills and the Vicksburg National Military Park.
“We have this program of the chamber called Leadership Vicksburg where the people of this community, we’re developing them as leaders,” said Jane Lauderdale Flowers, executive director, Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce. “We’re also trying to acquaint them and make them aware of all the various industries in town, so they’ll have an industry day, they’ll have an education day, in Vicksburg, which is unique, they’ll have a casino day. Today is an Army Corps of Engineers day.” Read more:dvidshub.net
Chamber Event: 412th DCG shares leadership philosophy with Leadership Vicksburg
“What is leadership and what are the qualities that make a good leader?”
This is a question Brig. Gen. Donna Williams, deputy commanding general of Operations, 412th Theater Engineer Command, and Vicksburg, Mississippi, native, presented to Leadership Vicksburg while speaking to them Jan. 27 at the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce.
Leadership Vicksburg is an annual program run by the Chamber of Commerce to provide leaders with a deeper understanding of critical issues effecting Vicksburg and Warren County. The attendees include leaders of the local casinos, hospitals, restaurants, mills and the Vicksburg National Military Park.
“We have this program of the chamber called Leadership Vicksburg where the people of this community, we’re developing them as leaders,” said Jane Lauderdale Flowers, executive director, Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce. “We’re also trying to acquaint them and make them aware of all the various industries in town, so they’ll have an industry day, they’ll have an education day, in Vicksburg, which is unique, they’ll have a casino day. Today is an Army Corps of Engineers day.” Read more:dvidshub.net
Washington County (Virginia) Chamber holds annual luncheon
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards Luncheon on Jan. 14 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. New Chamber board members and officers were announced with Jamea Blevins of State Farm assuming the office of President for 2015. Danny Ruble was elected as the President-Elect. Outgoing president Jim Swartz presented a review of 2014 commenting on the progress made with the addition of 40 new members, five ribbon cuttings for new businesses, various seminars and events and the continued success of the Chamber Breakfasts for 2014. Tony Miller and Roger Ketron, who retired from the Board, were recognized for their service on the Board for two terms. New Board members for 2015 are Allyson Mays, Barter Theatre, and Kay Stout, DePaul Family Services.
The Washington County Teachers of the Year were announced by David Matlock. Awards were presented to Washington County Elementary School Teacher of the Year – Jennifer Coe, Meadowview Elementary School; Read more: swvatoday.com
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation:
"Selling a vision to a chamber board is always a compromise between what you want to say and what they want to hear" --- JD
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