Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Announces Retirement of President/CEO John Long
In the meantime, Chamber Finance and Operations Director Stanley Brinkley will manage the Chamber’s day-to-day operations.
Previously, Long had worked in similar positions at Chambers of Commerce in Florida, Maryland and Michigan.
In 2012, Long replaced Tina Leone, who left to head the Ballston business improvement district in Arlington.
Under Long’s leadership, the Alexandria Chamber has transformed into one of the largest and most active Chambers in the Washington Capital Region, while establishing a highly effective and energetic staff, according to the Chamber news release. Read more: Patch.com
At Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac business conference, lawmakers pressured to fix roads now
Business leaders and others pressed lawmakers Friday to act immediately to boost spending on Michigan's road and bridge infrastructure, saying the recent defeat of a transportation-funding ballot measure did not diminish the need to enact an alternative plan as early as this summer.
"We've been talking about this issue far too long," said Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan.
He said Plan B should "mostly depend on additional (tax) revenues" but there could be some "well-reasoned" budgets cuts as long as they are not "very deep."
Others on a panel at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Mackinac Policy Conference concurred, though some differed over how to actually to find $1.5 billion more for roads and bridges.
Republican House Speaker Kevin Cotter has proposed legislation that would boost road spending by $1 billion primarily by earmarking some income and sales taxes for the transportation budget, diverting economic development money and eliminating a tax credit for lower-income workers. Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, said he supports higher fuel and vehicle registration taxes and is open to reprioritizing existing money "within reason." Read more: News & Observer
Chamber Best Practices: Madison the City Chamber (Mississippi) of Commerce: The Junior Ambassador Program
The Junior Ambassador Program seeks to reach out
to those youth who are the next generation of leaders for the City of
Madison. Being a Junior Ambassador prepares the students for
constructive and responsible participation in community affairs as well
as furthering the mission of Madison the City Chamber of Commerce, which
is to support, promote and attract business for the advancement of the
community.
Throughout the year long program, students explore our community – its resources, leadership needs, issues and opportunities. They share ideas and learn what it takes to work together and to become decision-makers. They examine how to develop the abilities and skills needed to be responsible participants in community affairs. This program is designed to motivate students to think seriously about the role they'd like to play and the difference they can make in their community. A key component in the program is leadership training - allowing the students to practice their own unique styles of leadership in a group environment. More about the chamber: Madison, the City Chamber of Commerce
Throughout the year long program, students explore our community – its resources, leadership needs, issues and opportunities. They share ideas and learn what it takes to work together and to become decision-makers. They examine how to develop the abilities and skills needed to be responsible participants in community affairs. This program is designed to motivate students to think seriously about the role they'd like to play and the difference they can make in their community. A key component in the program is leadership training - allowing the students to practice their own unique styles of leadership in a group environment. More about the chamber: Madison, the City Chamber of Commerce
2015-2016 Jr. Ambassador ApplicationBowling Green Chamber of Commerce Launches On Track Motorsports Education Initiative
Today, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the On Track Motorsports Education Initiative, in partnership with the Warren County Area Technology
Center, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College and Holley Performance Products.
The Chamber, in partnership with the Bowling Green Economic Development Authority, will purchase two second-generation Chevrolet Camaros from Holley to donate to SKYCTC and Warren County ATC. The schools will completely rebuild the cars, using multiple educational disciplines, including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
This initiative is a crucial piece of the Chamber’s commitment to the development of talent for the future workforce of South Central Kentucky. According to the 2013 Urgent Call to Action study, South Central Kentucky will have 4,500 job openings in 2016 in manufacturing alone, and that number doubles to 9,000 by 2020. The On Track initiative introduces critical STEM concepts in a practical setting that will help develop a highly skilled talent pipeline to continue to fuel the already strong South Central Kentucky economy
. “We are always excited when opportunities arise to create more educational access for individuals in the community and to highlight our achievements on a national level,” said Chris Cumens, vice president of finance and administration at SKYCTC. “The On Track initiative accomplishes both. We have a unique opportunity to help promote the growing demand for careers related to STEM fields while helping others understand the incredible automotive
performance infrastructure that Bowling Green supports. It’s easy to
envision this growing into a very impactful program for our community
and becoming a national model much like ‘The Leader in Me.’” Read more: WBKO.com
Jonesboro Regional Chamber: Political Animals held luncheon to discuss future of Arkansas
The Political Animal Machine continued at the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday with a luncheon at noon.
Region 8 residents filled the room to listen to Speaker of the House of Arkansas Representatives Jeremy Gillam and President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas State Senate Jonathan Dismang.
They discussed the general session and what went on during the 3 day special session Thursday, which included sending bills containing all of the items on Governor Asa Hutchinson's agenda to his desk. Read more: KAIT8.com
AeroInnovate wins Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce innovation award
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Business Success Center’s aviation program, AeroInnovate, which connects startup companies with potential investors, has once again been recognized for excellence.
AeroInnovate received the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Company Innovation Award in the Small Employer Category. The award was created as a means of recognizing businesses that drive innovation through creative thinking and problem solving, as well as take risks to propel economic development through their innovation. The award will be accepted during the Fox Cities Chamber Business Awards luncheon on Wednesday, June 10 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.
AeroInnovate’s latest innovation, the accelerator program launches on Monday, June 1. The accelerator program provides funding, expertise, networking and mentoring to selected aviation and aerospace startup companies with innovative business models.
“This recognition provides the boost the program needed to hit the ground running to further its development and make a significant impact in upcoming years,” Doug Jarmusz, director of the Business Success Center, said.”We are truly proud to accept this award, as it demonstrates that we are on the right track with our efforts and affirms that we are one step closer to making the impact that we hope to make within the aviation industry,” Jarmusz said. Read more: UW Oskosh Today
Lansing (Illinois) Chamber of Commerce interest: the LOOP Ride
Chamber Best Practices: La Porte Chamber of Commerce: Pizza Wars
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The Northern Indiana Pizza Wars
are back! This year the competitors include two of our own Chamber
businesses, Trattoria
Enzo and Albano's
Villa. You can vote once a day, every day, until the end of
the competition. Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite local pizza
place. Read more: La Porte Chamber
Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) by Patrick McGaughey
Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) by Patrick McGaughey
RULE #95 If
we’re casual, we’re coasting...
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