James Carville and Karl Rove headline Indiana Chamber's Annual Awards Dinner Nov. 4
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Acclaimed political strategists James Carville and Karl Rove built their careers by winning campaigns at the highest level. Carville is known for engineering the successful presidential bid of Bill Clinton; Rove is famous for “rallying the base” for two victories by George W. Bush.
On November 4, these heavyweights match wits on politics and policy – then and now – and preview the 2016 presidential race during the Indiana Chamber’s 26th Annual Awards Dinner at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. More than 1,500 are expected to attend the event, which is presented in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
“During these talks, I like to give people two things to laugh at and two things to think about,” shared Carville. “I look forward to it and I think it will be a great event, and there are really nice people in Indiana. It’s hard to find nicer people anywhere in the world.”
Rove joked, “Warn your attendees that I don’t have as much hair as I used to,” before saying about Carville: “I think he’s funny, smart as hell and has an intuitive sense of how people think. …I think the (Annual Awards Dinner) will be fabulous.” Read more: Indiana Chamber
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Week September 14-18. Galesburg Area Chamber Holding Membership Drive with Reduced Dues
Galesburg, IL (September 8, 2015)
– The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce anticipates new members as a result of
holding a membership drive in conjunction with Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Week.
Governor Bruce Rauner has
proclaimed September 14-18, 2015 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois. The
proclamation states that “chambers of commerce work with businesses, merchants,
and industries to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional, and
cultural life of the State of Illinois.” The proclamation also states “the
chamber of commerce encourages the growth of existing industries, services, and
commercial firms and also encourages new firms and individuals to locate in the
State of Illinois.”
The Galesburg Area Chamber of
Commerce is inviting former members and future members to join during this
week. In return, businesses can deduct $50.00 from their annual dues if paid in
full. For example, a business joining at the standard dues of $250.00 will only
pay $200.00, and a non-profit’s amount will be reduced from $150.00 to only
$100.00. At the time of their renewal next year, the dues will return to their
regular amount.
“Last year, the Chamber welcomed
new businesses through this promotion, and we are anticipating that several
will take advantage and join our family of businesses and organizations,” said
Executive Director Steven N. Brody.
The Chamber continues to
experience positive growth, as both 2013 and 2014 marked net increases in membership
for the first time since 2007, and 2015 is on pace to do the same. “I have a
goal to get us to 400 members and a strong response to this promotion will put
us over the top,” Brody said.
The Galesburg Area Chamber of
Commerce advocates for area business and member interests, while providing
quality resources, services, and leadership to its current and future members.
The Kentucky Chamber presents Rep. Tommy Thompson of Owensboro with the Chamber MVP Award.
Mississippi Education board nominee has federal, state, MEC policy background
JACKSON, MISS. — A businessman nominated to the Mississippi Board of Education on Friday has already worked on creating public school policies on the federal and state levels. Jason Dean, 41, of Madison, was chosen for the nine-member board by Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves. Dean will succeed Wayne Gann of Corinth, whose nine-year term is expiring. Dean will serve several months while awaiting confirmation by state senators — a common practice for people nominated to state boards while the Legislature is not in session.
"This is a great opportunity to commit some public service back and to take some of the skill sets I picked up along the way and do something meaningful," Dean said in an interview Friday.
Dean worked from 2003 to 2006 as education policy adviser for then-Gov. Haley Barbour, a Republican. As a 2006-07 White House fellow, he worked under the federal secretary of education. After returning home, Dean was a vice president of the state chamber of commerce, the Mississippi Economic Council. He now works as vice president of program development for Tenax Aerospace, an aviation company based in Ridgeland. Read more at WRAL.com
The Kentucky Chamber presents Rep. Tommy Thompson of Owensboro with the Chamber MVP Award.
On Thursday, the
Kentucky Chamber presented Rep. Tommy Thompson of Owensboro with the Chamber
MVP Award. Rep. Thompson was among a select group of legislators recognized for
conspicuous actions supporting Kentucky’s business community during the 2015
Kentucky General Assembly.
“With so many
important business issues in play during a legislative session, we feel it is
important to highlight the efforts of those legislators who went out of their
way to help ensure a positive business climate,” said Kentucky Chamber
President and CEO Dave Adkisson. “Representative Tommy Thompson is one of a
select group of leaders who fought for a better business climate. As a
small token of our appreciation, we are presenting him with an engraved
Louisville Slugger to thank him for going to bat for business.”
In addition to
monitoring the progress of bills that directly relate to the strength of the
Commonwealth’s business community, the Chamber tracks how each legislator votes
on these bills. The Chamber’s MVP award recipients displayed more than just a
business-friendly voting record, but also went out of their way, and at times
across party lines, to support or oppose an issue critical to the business
climate in Kentucky. To see how these and other legislators voted on business
issues during the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly view the Chamber’s Results for Business publication here.
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Chamber good news: Tourism increases across Kewaunee County (Wisconsin)
Wisconsin State Secretary of Tourism Stephanie Klett wants to "take everything that is great about Algoma and the rest of Kewaunee County and spread the word."
Visiting the Algoma Chamber of Commerce last week, Klett said that her history in Kewaunee County goes back more than 20 years when she first met Mayor Wayne Schmidt, visited von Stiehl Winery and shopped at Tina Marie's Boutique.
"What I remember most and still see here today is the great energy," said Klett, who visited Algoma when she was Miss Wisconsin 1992.
As the summer winds to a close, area businesses report that tourism has increased this season, according to Joy Krieger, executive director of the Algoma Chamber of Commerce.
"Room tax rates collected for the first quarters of 2015 are up over last year," says Krieger. "Our beaches have been packed every weekend – and our local winery and restaurants all reported that their numbers started increasing as early as May." Read more: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Virginia’s Oyster Trail, being developed by Virginia Tourism Corporation, boasts seven distinct oyster-producing regions. Oyster lovers know the trail begins and ends in Chincoteague Island where the world’s most delicious “salt” oysters are found and the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce has planned a huge party to honor these delicious gifts from the sea.
The popular Chincoteague Oyster Festival will be held on October 10 at Tom’s Cove Park, at 8128 Beebe Road in Chincoteague.
Delectable oysters will be served every way imaginable beginning at noon along with clam chowder and clam fritters, hushpuppies, hot dogs, appetizers and desserts.
Gates open at 10 a.m., giving attendees the opportunity to decorate their spaces for the Best Decorated Space Contest and to purchase festival souvenirs and raffle chances for the extravaganza of prizes to be given away at 4 p.m. Read more: delmarvanow.com
Grand Rapids Area Chamber: Meet the top 10 ATHENA Young Professional Award finalists!
The Chamber is excited to announce the 2015 ATHENA Young Professional Award finalists who will be recognized during the ATHENA Awards Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. This prestigious award honors an emerging leader for her contributions to the community, professional excellence and commitment to serve as a personal and professional role model to young women. • Linsey Gleason, Varnum LLP • Lucy Dyer Joswick, Family Futures • Sara Lachman, Miller Johnson • Amy Marshall, Management Business Solutions • Jill May, Frey Foundation • BriAnne “Bri” McKee, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc. • Sara Molina, Progressive AE • Judy Torres, Progressive AE • Shannon Wilson, Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) • Amanda Winn, AMDG Architects, Inc. & Children's Healing Center We’ll also celebrate the 2015 ATHENA Award Recipient Rev. Peggy Lawrence Burns, Director of Intergenerational Programs at Senior Neighbors (previously of Gerontology Network). She will be recognized for her leadership, mentorship and remarkable contributions to the Greater Grand Rapids community as an advocate for youth and the elderly. Registration is closing soon! Save your seat today! Date | Thursday, September 17, 2015 Time | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location | International Ballroom, JW Marriott, 235 Louis Campau Cost | $50/member, $75/future member, $700/corporate table of 10 seats (lunch included) Registration | RSVP at grandrapids.org/Athena-celebration or call 616.771.0303 |
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