Good morning Chamber world! It's snowing in Hampton, Virginia. There is an ice storm in Benton, Arkansas, but Today is going to be a GREAT day!
Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: "Leaders Open Doors: A Radically Simple Leadership Approach to Lift People, Profits, and Performance" by Bill Treasurer
"I got to open doors for people!" These seven
simple words, spoken by author Bill Treasurer's five-year-old son, cut
straight to what matters most about leadership: True leaders open doors
for people. This radically simple concept is the heart of Leaders Open Doors.
This book presents a fresh and unique take on leadership that will benefit experienced leaders and those just starting their leadership journeys. With a little courage, anyone at any level can be a leader.
Drawing on two decades of experience, author and speaker Bill Treasurer, in this new second edition, combines personal stories and anecdotes to illustrate how (and how not) to inspire people. He approaches these ideas with the belief that great leadership is not hierarchical; it is the people's willingness to take initiative and reach their goals that is crucial to successful leadership. Read more: Leaders Open Doors
This book presents a fresh and unique take on leadership that will benefit experienced leaders and those just starting their leadership journeys. With a little courage, anyone at any level can be a leader.
Drawing on two decades of experience, author and speaker Bill Treasurer, in this new second edition, combines personal stories and anecdotes to illustrate how (and how not) to inspire people. He approaches these ideas with the belief that great leadership is not hierarchical; it is the people's willingness to take initiative and reach their goals that is crucial to successful leadership. Read more: Leaders Open Doors
Loudoun County Chamber challenge: No signs of relief from Dulles Greenwat toll increases
Legislative attempts to halt the steadily rising tolls on the privately owned Dulles Greenway have failed in Richmond in recent weeks, deepening frustration among local officials and commuters who have long opposed the road’s price structure.
Del. David I. Ramadan (R-Loudoun) is one of the most outspoken critics of the toll rates implemented by the greenway’s operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II. Ramadan introduced a bill to the Virginia General Assembly last month that aimed to force TRIP II to lower its rates and apply distance-based pricing — meaning that drivers would pay only for the mileage they travel.
But the bill died Feb. 5 in the House Commerce and Labor Committee, despite testimony from Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large) and regulatory expert Robert Van Hoecke in favor of the legislation.
Ramadan vowed to continue the battle and said that the road’s owners had used “every bit of their influence” to kill the bill. Read more: Washington Post
2015 Richmond, Kentucky Chamber Legislative Trip to Frankfort
Join us for Chamber Legislative Day in Frankfort! --- Leadership
Madison County will be taking their annual trip to Frankfort on
Tuesday, February 24, 2015. All members of the Richmond and
Berea Chambers of Commerce are invited to attend. The cost for this trip
is $25.00 per person and that includes a chartered bus and lunch. You
will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from our State
Legislators, take a photo with the Governor, tour the Capitol Building,
visit the House and Senate, and more!
Superintendents from four school districts discussed Friday recent projects designed to prepare students for both college and careers.
"We used to try to make sure all of our students were prepared for college," Rogers Superintendent Janie Darr said. "All students will not need a college education for the career he or she chooses."
The Government Relations Committee of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce convened a six-member panel with the superintendents and two State Board of Education members to discuss the role of schools in developing the workforce.
"Our members are interested in what the future workforce is going to look like," said Patti Kimbrough, the chamber's director of special events and government affairs.
Employers are concerned about filling positions that don't require a four-year college degree, and having workers trained for those jobs is vital to the continued growth of Northwest Arkansas, Kimbrough said. Read more: Northweast Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Fayetteville AR chamber committee hears about career education
Superintendents from four school districts discussed Friday recent projects designed to prepare students for both college and careers.
"We used to try to make sure all of our students were prepared for college," Rogers Superintendent Janie Darr said. "All students will not need a college education for the career he or she chooses."
The Government Relations Committee of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce convened a six-member panel with the superintendents and two State Board of Education members to discuss the role of schools in developing the workforce.
"Our members are interested in what the future workforce is going to look like," said Patti Kimbrough, the chamber's director of special events and government affairs.
Employers are concerned about filling positions that don't require a four-year college degree, and having workers trained for those jobs is vital to the continued growth of Northwest Arkansas, Kimbrough said. Read more: Northweast Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Chamber event: Rolling Meadows (Illinois) trending upward
It's not all good news in Rolling Meadows, but Mayor Tom Rooney said the state of the city is trending upward.
During his annual "State of the
City" speech to Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce members and
community leaders on Monday, Rooney lamented that there is still no
positive news about the long-vacant Dominick's site on Kirchoff Road. He
called the empty shopping center "the biggest eyesore in the town," but
added that he remains confident Clark Street Development will bring in a
project to improve the site.
During 2013's state of the city,
Rooney happily announced plans for Uncle Joe's Tuscan Fresh Market to
move into the property. That plan fell through just moths later, adding
to the city's frustrations.
"We're trying as much as we can," Rooney said. "It's killing all of us to see it sitting there."
Rooney chose Monday to focus more
on the good news for the city. In 2014, he said, Rolling Meadows saw 89
new businesses open, and there are plans in the works for more in 2015. Read more: Daily Herald
Government and business leaders from all six counties that comprised the Western Upper Peninsula chambers of commerce in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Iron, Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties gathered at the Maplewood Steakhouse in Ironwood on Jan. 22 to socialize and discuss new ideas for helping the region prosper for the chamber's "Thirsty Thursday" meeting.
"We view the event as an opportunity to connect with each other, share best practices and gain understanding of what is happening around the Western UP," the chamber's press release regarding the event announced. "In the spirit of cooperation, it is recognized that as the Western UP grows and prosper, we all gain."
Several speakers provided attendees with updates regarding their group's activities.
Michael Brown, Ironwood's Community Development Director, discussed the city's vision of the future as detailed in the city's new comprehensive plan. The plan - which Brown said could be viewed on the city website - included a public survey portion. Many of these survey responses, according to Brown, highlight goals that are applicable to the entire region - such as developing new businesses as well as encouraging growth for existing businesses, enhancing community image, promoting tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities and coordinating on a regional level to improve delivery of services and economic development. Read more: Your Daily Globe
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc. announced its board of directors for 2015
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc. announced its board of directors for 2015: Jason Manley, president; Eric Brown, president-elect; Eric Kravette, past president; Kimberly Nastasi, chief executive officer; David Duhe; Jean Gipson, treasurer; Read more: Sun Herald
“It is a tremendous honor to serve the Virginia Chamber of Commerce in this capacity,” said Polan. “I look forward to working alongside other advocates of business and progress, and positively impacting the state of Virginia.”
Polan currently serves as Allied Realty’s first female president, bringing more than 13 years of organizational growth, strategic planning and leadership development experience to that role. At Allied, she is responsible for implementing major real estate development in Virginia where she has rehabilitated and revitalized historically significant manufacturing properties in the Waynesboro area. Her efforts have attracted high-tech manufacturing jobs and economic development back to the region. Polan also manages the company’s downtown West Virginia real estate holdings, in all totaling approximately 2 million square feet combined of commercial, manufacturing and distribution space. Read more: Augusta Free Press
Chamber dinner: Columbus (Wisconsin) Agribusiness Dinner to Focus on Farm Safety
A dinner event celebrating the emergence of Columbus, Wisconsin, as an agribusiness hub will feature National Farm Medicine Director Matthew Keifer, who will talk about farm safety, bilingual farm safety training and first responders. The event takes place March 17 at Kestrel Ridge Golf Club.
The 4th annual Columbus Ag Dinner is being hosted by the Columbus Agri-Business Committee in conjunction with the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. The dinner brings together approximately 200 people from the local communities that work in the agribusiness field, as well as ag producers and other agriculture partners such as FFA. Social hour begins at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Read more: Wisconsin Ag Connection
Greensburg, Indiana chamber ribbon-cutting: MS-IL committed to serving locals in new location
The move of a local staffing agency to a new location serves as the businesses’ commitment to continue serving people in the Tree City, a company director said.
MS-IL Staffing and Packaging cut the ribbon on its new location at 1903 North Greensburg Crossing, Suite 1903, courtesy of the Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning.
The company’s local director of business development and operations, Matt Bower, said the move allows the business room to grow as it continues to serve the Decatur County community. “We’re here long term,” Bower said. “The whole theme is to better serve our customer base. This is our statement that says we’re here for the long haul.” Read more: Greensburg Daily News
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Attitude)
Western Upper Peninsula chambers held Thirsty Thursday in Ironwood
Government and business leaders from all six counties that comprised the Western Upper Peninsula chambers of commerce in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Iron, Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties gathered at the Maplewood Steakhouse in Ironwood on Jan. 22 to socialize and discuss new ideas for helping the region prosper for the chamber's "Thirsty Thursday" meeting.
"We view the event as an opportunity to connect with each other, share best practices and gain understanding of what is happening around the Western UP," the chamber's press release regarding the event announced. "In the spirit of cooperation, it is recognized that as the Western UP grows and prosper, we all gain."
Several speakers provided attendees with updates regarding their group's activities.
Michael Brown, Ironwood's Community Development Director, discussed the city's vision of the future as detailed in the city's new comprehensive plan. The plan - which Brown said could be viewed on the city website - included a public survey portion. Many of these survey responses, according to Brown, highlight goals that are applicable to the entire region - such as developing new businesses as well as encouraging growth for existing businesses, enhancing community image, promoting tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities and coordinating on a regional level to improve delivery of services and economic development. Read more: Your Daily Globe
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc. announced its board of directors for 2015
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc. announced its board of directors for 2015: Jason Manley, president; Eric Brown, president-elect; Eric Kravette, past president; Kimberly Nastasi, chief executive officer; David Duhe; Jean Gipson, treasurer; Read more: Sun Herald
Rebecca Polan appointed to Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Rebecca Polan, president of Allied Realty, has been appointed to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. As the most influential business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, the chamber serves as the voice of the state’s business community.“It is a tremendous honor to serve the Virginia Chamber of Commerce in this capacity,” said Polan. “I look forward to working alongside other advocates of business and progress, and positively impacting the state of Virginia.”
Polan currently serves as Allied Realty’s first female president, bringing more than 13 years of organizational growth, strategic planning and leadership development experience to that role. At Allied, she is responsible for implementing major real estate development in Virginia where she has rehabilitated and revitalized historically significant manufacturing properties in the Waynesboro area. Her efforts have attracted high-tech manufacturing jobs and economic development back to the region. Polan also manages the company’s downtown West Virginia real estate holdings, in all totaling approximately 2 million square feet combined of commercial, manufacturing and distribution space. Read more: Augusta Free Press
Chamber dinner: Columbus (Wisconsin) Agribusiness Dinner to Focus on Farm Safety
A dinner event celebrating the emergence of Columbus, Wisconsin, as an agribusiness hub will feature National Farm Medicine Director Matthew Keifer, who will talk about farm safety, bilingual farm safety training and first responders. The event takes place March 17 at Kestrel Ridge Golf Club.
The 4th annual Columbus Ag Dinner is being hosted by the Columbus Agri-Business Committee in conjunction with the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. The dinner brings together approximately 200 people from the local communities that work in the agribusiness field, as well as ag producers and other agriculture partners such as FFA. Social hour begins at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Read more: Wisconsin Ag Connection
Greensburg, Indiana chamber ribbon-cutting: MS-IL committed to serving locals in new location
The move of a local staffing agency to a new location serves as the businesses’ commitment to continue serving people in the Tree City, a company director said.
MS-IL Staffing and Packaging cut the ribbon on its new location at 1903 North Greensburg Crossing, Suite 1903, courtesy of the Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning.
The company’s local director of business development and operations, Matt Bower, said the move allows the business room to grow as it continues to serve the Decatur County community. “We’re here long term,” Bower said. “The whole theme is to better serve our customer base. This is our statement that says we’re here for the long haul.” Read more: Greensburg Daily News
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Attitude)
“The
best way to predict your future is to invent it” - Abraham Lincoln
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