Kentucky Chamber Details VISION FOR THE STATE
Building a more prosperous future for Kentucky’s communities and the state as a whole is the focus of a new report from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Four Pillars for Prosperity suggests a new emphasis on issues that influence the state’s economy and on the actions that will chart a path toward success. The report, released Tuesday (July 28, 2015) during the Chamber’s annual Business Summit in Louisville, details the state’s current and recent economic performance; the workforce, technological and economic trends affecting Kentucky; and the perspective of business leaders on issues that most affect their ability to succeed.
The Chamber’s vision rests on four pillars:
- A healthy, skilled workforce to create a globally competitive talent development system
- A sustainable state government that is financially stable and creates a competitive environment for economic growth
- A 21st century infrastructure to capitalize on the state’s strategic advantages and to advance its energy agenda
- Aggressive job creation through the implementation of an economic development program that recognizes the potential of Kentucky’s distinct regions and industry sectors and encourages entrepreneurship and innovation. Read more: Kentucky Chamber
Indianapolis dodges bullet as HQ stays under Anthem-Cigna deal
A major corporate headquarters like Anthem Inc. benefits the city in many ways that are difficult to quantify.
But for starters, the state’s largest health insurer employs about 5,000 people, pays nearly $5.1 million per year in corporate taxes and contributes $3.5 million annually through its foundation.
All of that could have been lost, along with the top tier of the company’s employees in the state, had Anthem agreed to move its headquarters to Connecticut as part of its acquisition of Cigna Corp.
Anthem announced Friday morning that it will pay $188 per share to acquire its rival, valuing the deal at $54.2 billion in cash, stock and the assumption of debt.
All of that could have been lost, along with the top tier of the company’s employees in the state, had Anthem agreed to move its headquarters to Connecticut as part of its acquisition of Cigna Corp.
Anthem announced Friday morning that it will pay $188 per share to acquire its rival, valuing the deal at $54.2 billion in cash, stock and the assumption of debt.
Anthem CEO Joe Swedish, who lives in Indianapolis and earned $13.5 million last year counting base salary and stock options, will be chairman and CEO of the combined company, which will be based in Indianapolis. Read more: IBJ.com
Heather Spotts and her friends
like finding new places to eat, but she says, "Sometimes it can be a challenge."
She hadn't heard about the Capital Area Restaurant Week until themanager at Dusty's Wine Bar came to her table Sunday and told her about it. Now, she says she's excited to try it. "Our community is really going towards the farm fresh, new things, organic, so we've got a lot of cool options," Spotts said. "It's just a matter of pushing out of your comfort zone and trying it out."
18 restaurants are offering a three-course meal from a prix-fixe (or fixedprice) menu for $25 per person or per couple. A full list of participating restaurants is available on the Capital Area Restaurant Week website.
Joe Hinkley is the manager who told her about Restaurant Week. He says he wanted to get customers who don't normally cWILX.comome all the way out to Dusty's in Okemos. "It's nice to reach out to a demographic that we don't normally see in the restaurant," Hinkley said.
The restaurants are in Eaton Rapids and Owosso and everywhere in between.
Manager for McAlister's Deli in Lansing Jordan Kimmey says his restaurant has been a part of the week every year since it started in 2013. "We've been working with the Lansing Chamber of Commerce over the past couple of years, and it's seemed to have paid off for us and for them," Kimmey said. Read more: Holland Sentinel
Chamber Best Practices: Green Bay Chamber implements innovative program to address shrinking workforce
The percentage of the adult population currently in the
workforce is shrinking and the number of young adults graduating from high school and
college are not enough to fill the gap. Because of this, businesses every day are
competing for skilled employees in all industries. In order to address this issue and in
support of our mission to strengthen member businesses through enhancing economic
and workforce development, the Greater Green Bay Chamber is implementing an
innovative program called “Your Future Greater Green Bay.”
The Workforce Development Branch of the Greater Green Bay
Chamber has specifically targeted career education and youth job
training as a means of supporting our area k-12 school districts as well
as helping bridge the skills gap for businesses.
The launching of a new online software tool, Your Future Greater Green Bay (.com),
will be the convening center for bridging these gaps and connecting schools and
industry.
How does this software work?
• Businesses, can promote their company, careers and job opportunities through a
business profile
• Businesses can offer work-based learning opportunities to students such as job
shadows, internships, mentoring and youth apprenticeships
• Businesses can build career awareness and assist educators in bridging the
connections between curriculum and skills needed for the workplace
• Educators will be able to access a database of available guest speakers from local
businesses, as well as volunteers to provide students with mock interviews, tours
of a local business that they can take their class, school and/or club to... Read more: Green Bay Chamber
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce announced last week its first round of monetary grants to three local nonprofits.
The Loudoun Education Foundation, SysSTEMic Solutions of Northern Virginia Community College and Loudoun Interfaith Relief have each received $2,000 in grant money from the Loudoun Chamber Foundation. The foundation was created by the Chamber in December of last year.
Loudoun County Chamber President Tony Howard said, “The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is committed to investing in our community and supporting those organizations that are focused on the Chamber’s priority issues. The three organizations that are receiving the Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s first ever grants are all achieving great things on behalf of Loudoun County’s students, educators and families, and we are very proud to support their work." Read more: Loudoun Times
Rockford Chamber inducts 3 into Northern Illinois Business Hall of Fame
Pass Christian Chamber gearing up for Christmas and holding a flash sale!
Lansing Chamber innovation: Mid-Michigan Restaurants Start Week of Specials
Heather Spotts and her friends
like finding new places to eat, but she says, "Sometimes it can be a challenge."She hadn't heard about the Capital Area Restaurant Week until themanager
at Dusty's Wine Bar came to her table Sunday and told her about it. Now, she says she's excited to try it. "Our community is really going towards the farm fresh, new things, organic, so we've got a lot of cool options," Spotts said. "It's just a matter of pushing out of your comfort zone and trying it out."18 restaurants are offering a three-course meal from a prix-fixe (or fixedprice
) menu for $25 per person or per couple. A full list of participating restaurants is available on the Capital Area Restaurant Week website.Joe Hinkley is the manager who told her about Restaurant Week. He says he wanted to get customers
who don't normally cWILX.comome all the way out to Dusty's in Okemos. "It's nice to reach out to a demographic that we don't normally see in the restaurant," Hinkley said.The restaurants are in Eaton Rapids and Owosso and everywhere in between.
Manager for McAlister's Deli in Lansing Jordan Kimmey says his restaurant has been a part of the week every year since it started in 2013. "We've been working
with the Lansing Chamber of Commerce over the past couple of years, and it's seemed to have paid off for us and for them," Kimmey said. Read more: Holland SentinelChamber Best Practices: Green Bay Chamber implements innovative program to address shrinking workforce
The percentage of the adult population currently in the
workforce is shrinking and the number of young adults graduating from high school and
college are not enough to fill the gap. Because of this, businesses every day are
competing for skilled employees in all industries. In order to address this issue and in
support of our mission to strengthen member businesses through enhancing economic
and workforce development, the Greater Green Bay Chamber is implementing an
innovative program called “Your Future Greater Green Bay.”
The Workforce Development Branch of the Greater Green Bay
Chamber has specifically targeted career education and youth job
training as a means of supporting our area k-12 school districts as well
as helping bridge the skills gap for businesses.
The launching of a new online software tool, Your Future Greater Green Bay (.com),
will be the convening center for bridging these gaps and connecting schools and
industry.
How does this software work?
• Businesses, can promote their company, careers and job opportunities through a
business profile
• Businesses can offer work-based learning opportunities to students such as job
shadows, internships, mentoring and youth apprenticeships
• Businesses can build career awareness and assist educators in bridging the
connections between curriculum and skills needed for the workplace
• Educators will be able to access a database of available guest speakers from local
businesses, as well as volunteers to provide students with mock interviews, tours
of a local business that they can take their class, school and/or club to... Read more: Green Bay Chamber
Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce awards grants to local nonprofits
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce announced last week its first round of monetary grants to three local nonprofits.
The Loudoun Education Foundation, SysSTEMic Solutions of Northern Virginia Community College and Loudoun Interfaith Relief have each received $2,000 in grant money from the Loudoun Chamber Foundation. The foundation was created by the Chamber in December of last year.
Loudoun County Chamber President Tony Howard said, “The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is committed to investing in our community and supporting those organizations that are focused on the Chamber’s priority issues. The three organizations that are receiving the Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s first ever grants are all achieving great things on behalf of Loudoun County’s students, educators and families, and we are very proud to support their work." Read more: Loudoun Times
Rockford Chamber inducts 3 into Northern Illinois Business Hall of Fame
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce inducted business professionals Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms, a former Rockford newspaper owner; and Karl Williams and John C. McCarthy, founders of WilliamsMcCarthy LLC, into the Northern Illinois Business Hall of Fame on Wednesday at Rockford University. The Hall of Fame recognizes business leaders who have shaped the Rockford commercial landscape through the decades.
Simms, the widow of Chicago Tribune Publisher Medill McCormick, bought all three of Rockford's newspapers in 1930. She also founded Rockford Consolidated Newspapers, which published two papers — the Morning Star, delivered in the morning, and the Register-Republic, which was delivered in the afternoon.
WilliamsMcCarthy was founded in 1932 and is one of the oldest and largest law firms in Rockford. Read more: Rockford Register Star
Pass Christian Chamber gearing up for Christmas and holding a flash sale!
Pass Christian is getting a head start on the Christmas celebration, and spreading a little holiday cheer while doing so.
The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce will hold a flash sale Friday morning. Shoppers will be able to purchase all items from previous Christmas in the Pass celebrations.
They will have everything from posters, notecards, ornaments and event T-shirts. All items are $5.
The flash sale will allow the chamber to make room for the 30th Annual Christmas in the Pass celebration.
The Christmas in July flash sale will begin at 9 a.m. and will last until 4 p.m. Read more: MSNEWSNOW.Com
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