Indiana chamber: 2015 Best Places to Work in Indiana Rankings Announced
Hoosier companies from throughout the
state with stellar workplace practices were recognized tonight at the
JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Before a crowd of 1,200, the
Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveiled rankings for the 100 companies that
made the 2015 Best Places to Work in Indiana list (released in
February).
Winners were selected in four categories. Taking top honors:
· Small companies’ category (between 15 and 74 U.S. employees): E-gineering, a technology consulting firm on the northeast side of Indianapolis
· Medium companies’ category (between 75 and 249 U.S. employees): Project Lead The Way, Inc., a non-profit education organization headquartered in Indianapolis
· Large companies’ category (between 250 and 999 U.S. employees): Sikich LLP of Indianapolis, an accounting, advisory, technology and managed services group
· Major companies’ category (1,000 or more U.S. employees): Edward Jones, an investment firm with 457 branch offices throughout the state
For Sikich
this marks the third straight year to finish number one. It’s also a
return to the top spot for both Edwards Jones (last time was 2008) and
E-gineering (2011).
“These
four outstanding companies embody what strong workplaces should look
like – they are rooted in respect, teamwork and good communication, and,
where possible, promote professional growth,” states Indiana Chamber
President Kevin Brinegar.
“All
the organizations honored tonight are exemplary employers that foster a
positive and productive work environment. They understand that truly
valuing employees goes hand-in-hand with the success of the business.” Read more: Indiana Chamber
Trade Promotion Authority Promotes Job Creation (Randy Zook Commentary)
Congress faces an important choice in the months ahead as it
considers a bill to renew Trade Promotion Authority. TPA is vital
because economic growth and job creation at home depend on our ability
to sell American goods and services to the 95 percent of the world’s
customers living outside the United States.
Many Americans are already seizing these opportunities. Nationally,
one in four manufacturing jobs depends on exports, and one in three
acres on American farms is planted for consumers overseas.
Here in Arkansas, trade plays a big role in our economy. Trade
supports more than 342,300 jobs in the state. Arkansas’ exports of goods
and services reached $10.8 billion in 2013. Large Arkansas employers
like Tyson Foods, Nucor Steel, Domtar Paper, Riceland Foods, Baldor
Electric Co. and many others are actively engaged in export sales of
their products.
Trade is especially important for our state’s small businesses, more
than 1,500 of which are exporters. The state’s top export markets are
Canada, China and Mexico. Read more: Arkansas Business
Traverse City Chamber COO Laura Oblinger: Building community takes time — and money
The rejection of
Proposal 1 by Michigan voters this month left the Traverse City Area
Chamber of Commerce and numerous other business organizations that
supported the road funding measure wiping a bit of egg off their
collective faces. How could seemingly smart business people be so out of
touch with Michigan voters?
It’s
a fair question. The answer is complex and a bit ominous, both for our
region and state. Business organizations don’t take tax increases
lightly. They raise the cost of doing business — big and small
businesses in Michigan would have incurred increased costs with Proposal
1. Higher taxes also reduce the buying power of consumers, which also
impacts the business sector.
Businesses
also know that things don’t get built or fixed with empty rhetoric or
political points. It takes investment — real money — to build and
maintain roads and related infrastructure, to operate and upgrade
schools, and to run public utilities.
We’ve
seen an example unfold right before our eyes in the amazing evolution
of downtown Traverse City. Just a couple short decades ago it stagnated
among scores of dying downtown districts scattered across the Midwest.
Empty storefronts, plummeting property values, scant new private
investment, no residents to speak of — the future looked pretty bleak. Read more: Traverse City Recod-Eagle
Greater Madison Chamber adds board members
Nine new members have been added to the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce's board of directors. They are:
- Faye Patzner, executive vice president, CUNA Mutual Group
- Mark Gehring, chief strategy officer, HealthMyne
- Bryan Chan, president, SupraNet Communications
- Aaron Olver, managing director, University Research Park
- Ron Sliwinski, president, UW Hospital and Clinics
- John
Humenik, president and publisher, Wisconsin State Journal; president,
Madison Newspapers; and vice president/news, Lee Enterprises
- Paul Tonneson, president, Fiskars Brands
- Tory Miller, owner, L'Etoile, Graze, and Sujeo restaurants
- Al Toon, senior vice president and co-owner, Olson Toon Landscaping
Their inclusion bring the number of board members to 46. Read more: Wisconsin State Journal
Chamber Best Practices: Ocean Springs (Mississippi) Business After Hours
What is a Chamber Business After Hours?
A
Business After Hours is a business/social gathering of Chamber of
Commerce members and guests at your business or designated location. By
holding a Business After Hours at your business, you are presented with
an opportunity to showcase your business and meet new clients and
business professionals.
A Business After Hours generally takes place on the third or fourth
Thursday of the month from 5– 7 p.m. and is coordinated through the
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce.
You must be a current member in good standing (dues are current) with
the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau in
order to hold a Business After Hours.
What happens at the event?
Chamber representative will set up nametags, bowl for business cards and $5 donations, and door prize registration.
Host or an employee asked to assist Chamber Ambassadors and greet guests.
Attendees will be asked to drop a business card in the bowl. Cards can be used for drawings, if items are available*.
During the event, the hosts, Chamber Board members and special guests will be introduced to the attendees.
The hosts will have an opportunity to say a few words about business
Event closes at 7 p.m.
*Drawings are at the discretion of the host business and provided by
the host business. If drawings are part of the event, please notify the
Chamber in advance so we may coordinate with you. Read more: Ocean Springs Chamber
Smyth County's chamber (Virginia) to host Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon
The Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County is joining the statewide celebration of Virginia Business Appreciation Month 2015.
The chamber will host the annual Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon at Holston Hills Community Golf Course. The
luncheon will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, and
registration is open to all representatives of businesses and industries
in Smyth County. Pre-register for this event by Friday, May 22.
The
luncheon will serve to celebrate the accomplishments of local
businesses and industries, recognizing their leadership and
contributions to the community. In addition, the Business and Industry
Appreciation Luncheon will feature a special presentation by Mary Rae
Carter, the special advisor for rural partnerships for the state’s
secretary of commerce and trade. Read more: swvatoday.com
Lanita Wilson takes on additional role at Christian County Chamber of Commerce
Lanita Wilson, director of Workforce, Education and Leadership
Development at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, has taken
another title by joining the Kentucky Chamber’s Council on Education and
Workforce.
The Education and Workforce Council meets quarterly and develops policies to support education at various levels. Read more: Kentucky New Era
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