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Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: Rework by Jason Fried
Most business books give you the same old advice: Write a business plan, study the competition, seek investors, yadda yadda. If you're looking for a book like that, put this one back on the shelf.
Rework shows you a better, faster, easier way to succeed in business. Read it and you'll know why plans are actually harmful, why you don't need outside investors, and why you're better off ignoring the competition. The truth is, you need less than you think. You don't need to be a workaholic. You don't need to staff up. You don't need to waste time on paperwork or meetings. You don't even need an office. Those are all just excuses.
What you really need to do is stop talking and start working. This book shows you the way. You'll learn how to be more productive, how to get exposure without breaking the bank, and tons more counterintuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke you.
With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who’s ever dreamed of doing it on their own. Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs they hate, victims of "downsizing," and artists who don’t want to starve anymore will all find valuable guidance in these pages. More information: Amazon,com
Virginia Peninsula Chamber presentation: Megaregion highlights year’s first Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum
The creation of a megaregion extending from Richmond to the Hampton Roads oceanfront would be an economic boon that would attract federal funding for infrastructure, create jobs and enhance connectivity to world markets.
That message was delivered by Thomas R. Frantz, CEO and Chairman of the Williams Mullen law firm, to over 60 business leaders on Friday, February 20 at the Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum. The event was presented by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College.
Speaking on the creation of the proposed megaregion, Frantz touted the benefits of aligning the Hampton Roads and Richmond metropolitan statistical areas into one informal but noteworthy designation.
What Frantz envisions as the “Virginia Global Gateway” megaregion would be the 16th most populous region in the U.S. with 3 million residents, garnering attention from investors from around the world.
“We would get a lot more looks and a lot more business,” Frantz said. Read more: Augusta Free Press
Vicksburg-Warren County chamber event: Entergy offers energy efficiency rebates
It is one thing to be aware of strategies that can help
lower electric bills, but it becomes a game changer when rebates and
financial incentives are offered to implement the plans. Wednesday,
Wayne Ammons spoke to the members of the Vicksburg Warren County Chamber
of Commerce about incentives being offered by Entergy Solutions, an
Entergy Mississippi program.
Ammons is an energy efficiency contractor for the program.
In his brief power point presentations, Ammons covered the
incentives that are being offered, which include the READI program,
residential lighting program, energy-efficiency programs for commercial,
industrial and governmental customers and the residential heating and
cooling and tune-up program.
“The READI program is a residential audit where we will send
out team of contractors to your home. They will install 16 CFL lights
in your home free, they will go over your HVAC insulation levels,
windows and doors and give you a printed report with what they found in
your home, and how you can improve your energy efficiency at your
residency at no charge whatsoever,” he said. Read more: Vicksburg Post
Chamber news: Geneva Women in Business to Hold Trade Show
Geneva Women in Business (GWIB) will hold a Trade Show on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 32 area businesses will be showcasing their organizations as well as offering giveaways and raffle items.
A wide range of local businesses will be participating including State Street Jewelers, Elements Massage, Geneva Bank & Trust, Integrated Natural Medicine, Pleasing to Your Palate, KimberleeB Photography, OS2 Salon, I. B. Quality Cabinets, The Chiropractic People, Comfort Inn & Suites, Costco Wholesale, European Wax Center, FocalPoint Business Coaching, Fox River Distilling Company, Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run, GreenFields of Geneva, Hart Chiropractic Center, iMPACT Business Coaching, K. Hollis Jewelers, Kaneland Publications Inc., Matsock Insurance & Financial Services, Money Mailer of Fox River Valley, Northern Illinois Food Bank, Oie Design Group, Pure Barre Geneva, Shaw Media, Brenda Fredick Interior Design, Solutions for Long Term Care, and Wedgewood Manor.
Businesses in the area are invited to the show and to enjoy a buffet luncheon. Please note that reservations in advance are required-$30 for Geneva Chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Information may be obtained by calling the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060. Geneva Women in Business is a committee of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce created to promote successful businesses in Geneva. Read more: Chicago Tribune
Chamber interest: Here are the winners from One Southern Indiana's ONE awards
One Southern Indiana has announced the winners of its 27th annual ONE Awards.
The awards formerly were known as the Southern Indiana Business Awards. The winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges based on criteria of business history, community involvement, response to adversity, newly created opportunities, and innovation in products or services.
This year's winners are:
- Schimpff's Confectionery— River Valley Financial Bank ONE Award for Business of the Year (less than 25 employees)
- Park Community Credit Union— Strothman & Co. PSC ONE Award for Business of the Year (more than 25 employees)
- Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt— Park Community Credit Union Rising Star Award (businesses up to 5 years old)
- Blayr Barnard, Southeast ISBDC— Kightlinger & Gray Sam Day ONE Award for Professional of the Year Read more: Louisville Business First
The Humane Society believes good pet owners should be educated about their animals. Common behavior issues can be corrected with quality information, which often results in pets staying in their homes. Many animals are brought to shelters with behavior or medical issues that could have been corrected through education and commitment to seeking a solution.
Are you stumped by your furry friend’s behavior? Duped by your dog? Curious about your cat? Thinking about pet adoption, but are new to animal ownership? The Humane Society has two upcoming learning opportunities for both dog and cat owners.
Get Pet Smart Animal Education Weekend is April 18 and 19. Canine Resource Guarding will be the topic April 18, running from 10 a.m. to noon. Resource guarding is also known as food aggression but can also involve toys, treats or protection of human owners. Learn what resource guarding looks like and how to work with this common behavior from presenter Renea Dahms, owner of Pawsitively Unleashed.
Cat lovers are invited to attend the April 19 presentation of Cats 101 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the history of cats, natural behaviors and how to cope with common issues including litter boxes, scratching and more. The presenter will answer all your questions about felines.
Both sessions will take place at the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce at 1120 Lincoln St. in Wisconsin Rapids. Attend both classes and save $5. Guests will receive informational handouts and goodie bag with offers from local businesses. Read more: WisconsinRapidsTribune.com
Magnolia-Columbia County (Arkansas) Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet
Tickets are still available for the annual Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The banquet, which features a steak meal, will start with the opening of the serving line at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will be held in the Peace Hall at First United Methodist Church.
Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, 211 W. Main.
A limited number of table sponsorships and other promotional opportunities remain available. Contact the chamber office at 234-4352 for more information.
The banquet is known for its awards ceremony and occasional special announcements. Among them will be the official announcement of the feature musical performer for the 2015 Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cookoff. Read more: Magnolia Reporter
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London - Laurel County (Kentucky) Chamber Business of the Week
Kentucky Blood Center is a not-for-profit community blood bank dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for patients at nearly 70 Kentucky hospitals and clinics in more than 60 counties in southern, central and eastern Kentucky. KBC relies on volunteer blood donors to collect 400 pints of blood per day to meet the needs of area patients.
KBC has a new state-of-the-art donor center in Stonegate Centre in Somerset at Stoplight 16-A. KBC also has donor centers in Lexington and Pikeville and conducts numerous blood drives throughout the region every day. Donors must be at least 17-years-old (16 with parental permission), be in general good health and have a photo I.D. Read more: London - Laurel County Chamber
London - Laurel County (Kentucky) Chamber Business of the Week
Kentucky Blood Center is a not-for-profit community blood bank dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for patients at nearly 70 Kentucky hospitals and clinics in more than 60 counties in southern, central and eastern Kentucky. KBC relies on volunteer blood donors to collect 400 pints of blood per day to meet the needs of area patients.
KBC has a new state-of-the-art donor center in Stonegate Centre in Somerset at Stoplight 16-A. KBC also has donor centers in Lexington and Pikeville and conducts numerous blood drives throughout the region every day. Donors must be at least 17-years-old (16 with parental permission), be in general good health and have a photo I.D. Read more: London - Laurel County Chamber
Greater Brighton Area (Michigan) Chamber Ambassador of the Month --- Sue Krause, Great Lakes Rewards
Sue
is the Owner of Great Lakes Rewards, and at Great Lakes Rewards they
bring the power of TEXT MARKETING to small and big Businesses alike!
They help businesses build their own customer list and market to them in
the most effective ways possible. With new advances in technology,
MOBILE MARKTING is now easy and affordable for businesses of all sizes.
No other form of advertising gets a greater return on investment than
TEXT MARKETING!
Sue
and her husband Carl bought this territory last year from SMS
Masterminds. SMS Masterminds has been in business for almost 6 years, in
over 180 markets and just topped over 3,200,000 subscribers! Read more: Greater Brighton Area Chamber
Famous Chamber of Commerce
Quotations: (Leadership)
"We have to wake up every day
with a servant's heart!"
Frankfort, Indiana mayor Chris
McBarnes, age 23 to Indiana chamber executives at ICEA Winter Comference
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