Northern Kentucky Chamber interest: Meet the Guy Who Has the Region's Wealthy Looking at Investing in Start-Ups
He stood in a conference room at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce offices in Ft. Mitchell, making his pitch to some of the region's wealthiest men. Zach Green was not new to entrepreneurship. His glow in the dark technology has brought in $2 million in sales in the past couple of years. The former Eli Lilly brand manager was motivated to create a silicone band using photo luminescence technology that would be used by his fellow volunteer firefighters. Soon, his idea would be on helmets and equipment at fire departments all over.
And now it's used to highlight exit signs and other parts of buildings and arenas like the Bank of Kentucky Center at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights.
"We need to solve a problem in a unique way, we need to have an unfair business advantage, and we need to be able to succeed with distribution," Green said, having absorbed the key points that have to be made during an investment pitch. The money men that surrounded him in the cramped room came from all corners of the region and all areas of expertise: business, politics, fundraising, finance. Some nodded, some took notes, some asked questions, some left in the middle of the presentation, and some undoubtedly got their checkbooks out. Read more: River City News
Benton Arkansas Chamber president enjoys living, working in hometown
Lori Terrell’s passion for the city of Benton is evident whether she is engaged in a private conversation or addressing a crowd.
“I love Benton,” said Terrell, the new president of the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “I was raised in Benton, graduated from Benton High School, and now I live and work in Benton. I am so blessed,” the 42-year-old said.
Terrell will serve a one-year term as the chamber’s board president.
She is also a member of the Benton City Council, beginning her second two-year term.
Terrell said politics “is a new experience” for her.
“I never thought it would be something I would go into,” she said, “but it’s been a great experience.”
She is a member of the City Council’s Community Services/Animal Control Committee and the Personnel Committee.
“I love working in Benton,” she said. “It is a dream come true. Read more: Arkansas Online
Stephanie Patton Selected as 2015 Leadership Mississippi Chair; Edmond Hughes Will Chair in 2016
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- Stephanie Patton, Editor/Publisher of The Leland Progress, will serve as Leadership Mississippi Chair for 2015.
- Edmond Hughes, Vice President, Human Resources & Administration for Ingalls Shipbuilding, will serve as Leadership Mississippi Chair for 2016.
Hughes has more than 25 years of human resource and leadership experience with General Motors and TRW Automotive. Before joining Ingalls Shipbuilding, he was Director of Human Resources for the North America Braking & Suspension product line of TRW which included responsibilities for all HR services for 13 manufacturing plants located in three countries. He has served in various functional areas of Human Resources with an extensive background in manufacturing environments, labor negotiations in unionized facilities, succession planning and implementation of human capital initiatives both nationally and internationally.
Hughes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Tougaloo College and an MBA from Indiana University.
An active member of the community, he was recognized by The Sun Herald as one of the South Mississippi's 2011 Outstanding Community Leaders. He serves on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Gulf Coast Business Council and Jobs for Mississippi Graduates. He also serves on the board of trustees for Tougaloo College. Edmond is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Mississippi.
Stephanie Patton is the Editor/Publisher of The Leland Progress weekly newspaper based in Leland, MS. Before purchasing the newspaper in 2011, she had a career in marketing and advertising in the national magazine publishing field for over 20 years. Read more: Mississippi Economic Council
O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber executive to join Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois recently announced the addition of five members, including a representatives from Alton and Wood River companies.
The council recently added representatives from Straight Up Solar; Challenge Unlimited, Inc.; Becker, Hoerner, Thompson & Ysursa, PC; O’Fallon/Shiloh Chamber of Commerce; and Phone Masters to its growing membership base. Representatives from these five companies have joined the Leadership Council in its mission to unite business, industry, government, education and labor for economic growth in Southwestern Illinois. Read more: The Telegraph
Crossroads Regional Chamber: Business Academy 2015 - The Ultimate Marketing Boot Camp
Name:
Business Academy 2015 Boot Camp
Date:
April 9, 2015; Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Website:
http://www.crossroadschamber.org
You will learn fundamental principles, strategies and actual application
for a broad spectrum of marketing tools. Consumer buying behavior,
integrated communications, branding, social media, and so much more!
Instructor: Ceren Ekebas-Turedi - Assistant Professor of Marketing Purdue University North CentralGenesee County (Virginia) Chamber honoree: Merrill Lynch team rallied for good cause
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the seventh in a series of stories profiling the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 annual award winners. The stories were originally published in the 2015 Business Outlook special section, which was included in the Feb. 7 edition of The Daily News.)
Its endeavors to support the GLOW region YMCAs with a unique fundraiser have earned Merrill Lynch in Batavia recognition as Genesee County Chamber of Commerce’s “Innovative Community Contribution of the Year.”
The company earned this honor primarily for organizing the first GLOW Corporate Cup and AfterGLOW office party at Centennial Park in 2013.
Financial adviser John Riter was the catalyst for this event, said Merrill Lynch’s branch manager Joshua Dent.
“Our purpose was to bring the businesses of the greater Batavia region together for a common cause,” Dent said. “The party after was intended to be a ‘meet and greet,’ and we really nailed it in that sense.”
In its first year, 500 participants took part in the race, raising $12,000. In 2014, it grew to an attendance of more than 700 participants and a profit of $18,000 donated to the Y, Dent said. Read more: The Daily News Online
Grand Rapids Area Chamber EPIC Awards
The EPIC Awards celebrates those businesses and people who are doing great things in the business community by being Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative.
Seven categories of awards recognize businesses and individuals supporting the community, demonstrating growth, finding ways to innovate, and are working with others as mentors and collaborators.
NEW! Veteran-Owned Business Category Announced
An ALL NEW VETERAN-OWNED Business of the Year category for the 2015 EPIC Awards was announced at the Chamber’s 127th annual meeting!
“The Grand Rapids Area Chamber recognizes the many contributions
veterans make to our businesses and community. We are excited to
announce the inclusion of a Veteran-Owned Business of the Year Award as
part of our on-going support for veterans and small businesses,” said
Janet Wyllie, Vice President of Business Growth Initiatives at the Chamber.Don’t wait to nominate!
EPIC Awards Nominations Open Jan. 19
We’re looking forward to another year of recognizing outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs in our community at the 2015 EPIC Awards—slated for June 1 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.Get your nominations in early! EPIC nominations open Monday, January 19 and will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, February 20. Submit the completed form(s) to cowperm@grandrapids.org
Oshkosh Chamber co-host: Celebrate Education, an annual event that honors the educators, administrators and volunteers in our schools, is set March 23
Celebrate Education, an annual event that honors the educators, administrators and volunteers in our schools, is just around the corner. Last year, a Celebrate Education grant was awarded by Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club of Oshkosh to the Oshkosh North High School Vocational Skills Class for their program, Little Free Libraries."Because of the Little Free Libraries program, the Vocational Skills class has gone above and beyond giving back to their community," says Jill Williams, an adviser at Oshkosh North High School. "They've advanced their communication skills by setting up meetings with the Oshkosh Parks Director and the Oshkosh Parks Advisory Board, as well as improving life skills such as reading a tape measure, completing purchase orders and learning about various building materials – wood, paint, stain, plexi-glass, screws and other tools. Read more: TheNorthwestern.com
Chamber progress: South Dakota State Government Lauds Yankton's Strides Forward
Yankton is nearly 250 miles from Pierre, but for one day each legislative session, business and civic leaders from the city and county of Yankton to the state capitol to meet with a host of state officials in what has become known as “Yankton Legislative Day.”
Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carmen Schramm told the Press & Dakotan Tuesday’s tour was the most successful event yet.
“I was really happy with the turnout,” she said. “We had 25 people that were actually in the meetings and then we have a few extras that (were) at the (Tuesday night reception). This is actually the biggest turnout we’ve had in the five years that I’ve been here.”
She added that it’s been beneficial to the city to reintroduce Legislative Day. Read more: Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Schaumburg Business Association
Welcomes Christina Keeley, Events Director
I am happy to announce that the Schaumburg Business Association now has a full time Events Director. Christina Keeley joined the staff on Monday, February 9, 2015. As the Events Director, she will oversee the coordination of all events, including signature events and monthly events. Christina has an extensive event planning and hospitality background that includes sales and events for hotels, restaurants, and Convention & Visitors Bureau representation. Most recently, she worked as Director of Events with the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to have her experience and expertise as part of our team and look forward to many years of collaboration.
Christina has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Communication from Loyola University of Chicago. She looks forward to working with SBA members that have volunteered to be part of our 5 event committees; the Savour Food and Drink Experience, the Ladies Golf Outing, the Golf Classic, the Toast of Schaumburg, and the Good Morning Schaumburg Committee.
Help needed for Virginia Peninsula Chamber Program Mentors needed!
Dear Business Professional,
I am writing to you with an opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact on a budding entrepreneur on the Virginia Peninsula who is enrolled in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy!
If you are currently unfamiliar, YEA! is a groundbreaking educational program on the Virginia Peninsula that takes students in grades six through twelve through the process of starting and running REAL businesses over the course of a full academic year. Students work closely with local business leaders to cultivate and research business ideas, write a business plan, present their plan to a panel of investors (think Shark Tank meets The Apprentice meets American Idol!), obtain funding, develop their brand and actually launch their real, legally-registered business. Through YEA!, kids 11 to 18 years old learn to make a job, not just take a job.
By approximately the midway point in our YEA! student's experience, they have completed their business plans and are getting ready for their big "Investor" Panel event, and one of the ways we help them get ready is to have their business plan undergo a brief review. Most of the business ideas and plans are super creative, and others might just be the next big thing!
We need folks like you who would be willing to review a few of the business plans. So here's what I am respectfully asking; will you review two business plans each? It should take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes per plan.
As far as the timeline on this goes, we would need to have your commitment by Wednesday, February 18, 2015. We would then send you your two business plans by Friday February 20, 2015, and YEA! would need the business plans to be returned with comments, suggestions and feedback no later than Friday, February 27, 2015.
Please download this letter that details the specifics of the Business Plan Reviewer volunteer opportunity.
I hope this sounds exciting to you! If you have any worries at all, please know that we will provide all of the tools to enable you to successfully review the plan, and have fun doing so! Additionally, you need not running your own company or have any past experience writing business plans to be an excellent and very helpful reviewer.
Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon to continue working together to support our next generation of CEOs!
Warm Regards,
Jemal Harris
Program Manager
YEA! Virginia Peninsula
Director of Program Development
Virginia Peninsula Chamber Commerce
Direct: 757-325-8157
21 Enterprise Parkway - Suite 100
Lakefront Plaza,Hampton, VA 23666
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