Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: The E-myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber
In this first new and totally revised edition of the 150,000-copy underground bestseller, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. He walks you through the steps in the life of a business from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed. He then shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business whether or not it is a franchise. Finally, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business. After you have read The E-Myth Revisited, you will truly be able to grow your business in a predictable and productive way. Source: Amazon
Why this might help you as a chamber executive: If your chamber had one or more thriving businesses that went down quickly downhill after their one indispensable employee left, this is the book to read to understand:
- what happened to their company,
- what happened to your member's original dream for starting their own business.
- how you might help other small businesses in your community go from start-up to maturity without the drama.
Bradford is new chairman of Jackson County chamber
Paul "Brad" Bradford, Jackson County district manager for Mississippi Power Co., was named incoming chairman for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Thursday during the chamber's annual membership luncheon.
More than 350 members attended the meeting.
Bradford will replace outgoing chairman A. Kelly Sessoms III, who ceremoniously passed the gavel to the new chairman during the luncheon at the Hilton Gardens in Pascagoula.
"It has been an honor for me to have served this year as chairman," Sessoms said. "Your chamber has accomplished quite a bit for Jackson County."
Bradford is a graduate of Delta State University and a registered environmental manager and he began his career with Mississippi Power in 1983.
He said his vision for the coming year includes supporting the chambers's issue management groups.
"I cannot tell you how proud I am to work with five of the best issue management groups chairpersons in our state," he said. "Their plans for the coming year are nothing less than remarkable. Read more: Sun-Herald
MMAC interest: Milwaukee County eyes changes to Mitchell's Concourse E to attract international flights
Chris Abele would like to see more international flights departing out of General Mitchell International Airport.
The Milwaukee County executive told the Milwaukee Business Journal that he wants to grow international travel at the airport, and is willing to reconfigure the lightly used Concourse E to see that. That's a dramatic shift in direction from a 2012 proposal to close the concourse, which was later dropped.
"We want to be more aggressive with carriers," Abele said. "We’re talking to new international carriers to add destinations."
Currently two regularly scheduled year-round international flights leave from Milwaukee, providing nonstop access to Toronto and Cancun. Several local charter airlines also provide seasonal service to Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Puerta Vallarta, Ixtapa and Cozumel. With the exception of the Toronto flights, international arrivals at Milwaukee must go through the small international building, which is separate from the rest of the airport. To make Milwaukee a better prospect for international airlines that are considering adding new North American destinations, it would be useful to build out a new customs clearance area in Concourse E and develop that into a more convenient international arrival concourse.
"We're exploring what it would take to make that a better used facility for international arrivals," said Brian Dranzik, the director of transportation for the county.
Getting on the radar with expanding European and Latin American carriers is a challenge, since their attention is focused on cities like Chicago and New York. Dranzik said Milwaukee's main advantage is cost, since it's much cheaper to operate in than Chicago.
Guiding the airport through long-term planning for adding more international flights will be a priority for the next airport director, Dranzik said.
More international flights could help increase passenger traffic at the airport, bringing in new revenue for the county-run airport. Even promoting the use of Mitchell flights to domestic hubs that connect with international destinations could help boost revenue, according to officials at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Read more: Milwaukee Business Journal
Chamber news: Navistar Lands GM Deal To Assemble Trucks In Springfield
Jessica Adkins works at the Short Stop market and restaurant which is not too far from the Navistar plant in Clark County. She knows just how important Navistar is.
"It brings lots of jobs to the area. They bring lots of jobs out this way too. Lots of business for the smaller companies," said Adkins.
300 new jobs will be at the Springfield area plant by 2018 and there could be even more created. There is also more than $12 million being spent to upgrade the site.
Adkins says everyone could not believe it when they heard the news, especially since the company nearly shut the plant down last year. She knows how devastating it would've been to lose the more than 1,000 jobs.
"Not only for the people who work there but also the businesses around here. They bring lots of business to our store. I know the lunch rush is usually them coming in to eat or getting deliveries," said Adkins.
Michael McDorman, the President & C.E.O. of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce says the deal was in the works for about a year. Read more: ABC 22 News
Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners
The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce has revealed its 2015 Business and Community Awards, which will be handed out at the Chamber’s Suits and Sneakers event on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Take a look at the list of winners below:
Community Leadership Award: Delegate Bob Brink
Firefighter of the Year:
Master Technician Mike Hoffman
EMT: Ramsey Kysia
Police:
Master Police Officer John Alford
Auxiliary Police Officer James Davison
Non-Profit of the Year: Operation Turbo, Dyan Zurick Smith
Corporate Partner: McLean Square Associates, Georges Tawil
Small Business of the Year: Flowers & Plants etc., Chip Frederick
Community Volunteers of the Year: Food Bus Inc., Kathleen Weil, Board Members Melani Spiegel and Stacy Leff
Collaborative Impact Award: Viva Tysons Magazine, Johnny Hanna
Outstanding Business Citizen: Mo Jebali, Pulcinellas
Environmental Awareness Award: BOWA, Patricia Tetro
Hometown Hero: Fuad Sahouri, Sahouri Insurance
Chairman’s Recognition: Outstanding Chamber Member of the Year: David Hagigh, ReMax Allegiance
New Business of the Year: Dal Grano Restaurant, Jozef Valko
Mary Kingman Pillar of McLean Recognition Award: Wayne Loving
Community Impact Award: Derek Blain, Principal Owner Keller Williams Realty McLean/Great Falls
Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce & McLean Rotary Award Citizen of the Year: Doug Megill, McLean Insurance
Restaurant of the Year: El Tio Tex-Mex Grill
Retailer of the Year: Sweet Bites Café and Bakery
Community Champion: Katie Simmons Hickey, George Mason Mortgage
Community Engagement Excellence Award: Amee Vermilye Burgoyne, McLean Community Foundation
Youth Recognition Award: Sahara Shrestha, President of the Interact Club Langley High School
Media Partner of the Year: Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette Read more: McLean Patch
Indiana Chamber and CELL Release New Research on School Counseling
In the ongoing effort to enhance college and career readiness for high school graduates, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s latest research highlights effective school counseling approaches.
Recognizing Promising Models of School Counseling for Indiana was produced by the Indiana Chamber Foundation in collaboration with the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis with support from Lilly Endowment Inc.
The report follows up on the Indiana Chamber’s May 2014 release of the Indiana School Counseling Research Review. That study identified factors that prevent schools and counselors from adequately meeting student needs.
The new research includes the results of site visits and interviews with school leaders from a variety of districts in Indiana and out of state. Researchers focused on the delivery of counseling services, professional development and training for counselors, and counselor evaluations.
“We’re pleased to provide this additional study of counseling best practices,” states Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “Our Foundation team and partners at CELL have been sharing these findings with key stakeholders as those groups continue to work together to seek improvements for the benefit of all students.”
Among the promising practices identified:
- Including counselors in school leadership teams
- Pursuing grant funds and utilization of interns and specialists
- Engaging business leaders to serve on active career pathways councils
- Removing non-counseling roles from counseling departments
- Using online support programs consistently to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities
Read more: Indiana Chamber
Lansing Regional Chamber's Steve Japinga: Why East Lansing election matters
As director of government relations for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and as a young professional and millennial living in East Lansing, I have a unique perspective on why the city of East Lansing matters to the Chamber, to the business community and to the residents in the region.
For the Chamber, the East Lansing City Council plays a significant role as a regional leader in Greater Lansing.
As a governmental body, they have continued to focus on financial stewardship, making difficult decisions to address long-term liabilities, reduce city debt, maintain a triple-A credit rating, increase dollars to the rainy day fund and balance budgets while maintaining essential services for residents.
The Chamber is supporting three East Lansing candidates, two with Mayoral experience, in the Nov. general election. We have great confidence in their commitment to the city and their assurance that they will collaborate with business and community leaders to promote a smart and responsible economic agenda.
As an anchor for Michigan State University, East Lansing has been a hub for student entrepreneurs. The development of the Jackson Zone, MSUFCU Intern Center, The Hatch, The Tic, and other creative developments like the Broad Museum have established the city on a global map that continues to attract and retain talent -- which is all good for business and the region.
From the personal side, my family has deep roots in East Lansing. My Dad arrived in East Lansing to attend MSU in the ‘60s and decided after college this was the place for him to raise a family and start a business. I’ve grown up here, graduated from MSU, and I too believe East Lansing is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Read more: Lansing State Journal
NKY Chamber meeting: Big ark could mean big business
The giant Noah's ark tourist attraction will be physically imposing, and according to those leading the charge, it will have an even bigger economic impact on the region.
The man in charge of the organization that will run the theme park being built in Williamstown, Ky., told the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday that the ark could attract between 1.4 million and 2.2 million visitors annually. That could help create more than 21,000 new jobs for the region over the next 10 years, said Ken Ham, co-founder and chief executive officer of Answers In Genesis.
"We know that people will want to come and see this," Ham said. "And our head researcher says it will be more in the two million range.
"And the ultra conservative estimate on the economic impact is more than $4 billion and we think it will be more than that." Read more: Cincinatti.com
Famous Chamber Of Commerce Quotations: Teamwork
Much can be accomplished by teamwork when no one is concerned about who gets credit.
— John Wooden
Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Community Profiles
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Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Community Profiles
Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues. More information: Town Square Publications
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