Chamber success: Leadership Springfield program marks 30 years
What is Leadership Springfield?
The purpose of Leadership Springfield is to identify, motivate and professionally develop emerging leaders from a cross-section of the community and to help them develop their potential for community leadership by exposing them to the realities, opportunities and challenges of our community.
The current Leadership Springfield class is well underway. The participants are eager to learn more about their fellow participants and the Springfield community.
What do participants learn during the program?
Along with eight months of leadership development, participants learn about tourism, community events and the arts; health care; education; state government; homeland security and public safety; community 101 and spokesperson training; and poverty and diversity/inclusion awareness. Read more: State-Journal Register
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives board elections
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives: The following have been elected to the board: Brad Schneider, president and CEO of Kyndle, president; Brad Richardson, Hardin County Chamber, president-elect; Aaron Dial, Murray-Calloway County Chamber, treasurer;Deanna Herrmann, London-Laurel County Chamber, secretary; Amy Cloud, Jessamine County Chamber, immediate past president; Jill Cutler, Mercer County Chamber; and Jacob Colley,Southeast Kentucky Chamber. The following are remaining board members: Carmen Inman, Frankfort Area Chamber; Shawna Burton, Greater Louisville; Lee Lingo, Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber; Vicki Steigleder, Maysville-Mason County Chamber; and Dana Zinger,Commerce Lexington. Aimee Hiller and Patrick Merchak, both from the Kentucky Chamber, serve as ex-officio members. Read more: Kentucky.com
Chamber interest: City council approves search for construction manager for Midland Center project
The Midland Center building inched closer to a design plan Tuesday when the City Council passed a resolution authorizing the city manager to search for a construction manager at risk.
The primary duties of the CMAR consist of analyzing project costs and providing solid numbers to severely reduce the chance of going over budget. The manager will work “in concert with the city and the technical professionals during the design phase to ensure the project is developed in the most appropriate and fiscally responsible manner possible” as well as providing “assistance with value engineering and cost estimates,” according to a press release from city spokeswoman Sara Bustilloz.
Should a CMAR be found, the next step of the hiring process will be to enter the schematics phase of the project to determine a fee. At-large council member Scott Dufford said before the meeting that the CMAR’s fee will be a percentage of the overall project’s costs, just like the fee of the project’s architects and other involved parties.
Two versions of the new center are on the table. Councilman Jeff Sparks said that the council was presented with only one design for the new center at a briefing session on Sept. 8. That version has an estimated cost of $39 million and would occupy 70,000 square feet, including the space occupied by the Midland Chamber of Commerce, as reported in a previous Reporter-Telegram article. Read more: Midland Reporter-Telegram
Ocean Springs Chamber kicks off festival season
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau and Blue Moon Brewing Co. will kick off "festival season" in the city with a party from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocean Springs Community Center, 512 Washington Ave.
All are invited to attend and enjoy live music by Caution Swing Bridge, food from Broome's and free Blue Moon beer. A silent auction of an original piece of Blue Moon art will begin at 6 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the artists.
For the national Blue Moon Art Project, paintings depict the artists' interpretation of Blue Moon. The winner's work is featured as the marketing symbol of Blue Moon for the following year's Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, which will be Nov. 7-8 in Ocean Springs. Read more: Sun-Herald
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce selects Marcus Martin to Receive 2015 Chamber Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has selected Dr. Marcus L. Martin, of Charlottesville, Vice President & Chief Officer for Diversity & Equity for the University of Virginia, to receive the prestigious Chamber Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award. Dr. Martin will be presented the Award at the 102nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner to be held at the Omni Hotel Thursday, November 12th.
The 102nd Annual Chamber Dinner is underwritten by CenturyLink, Hantzmon Wiebel, LLC and State Farm Insurance Companies. The Keynote Address, featuring Brian O’Connor, Head Baseball Coach of the Virginia Cavaliers, is underwritten by CFA Institute.
“Dr, Marcus Martin is a dynamic, recognized leader for equality,” stated Chad Zakaib, Vice President of Operations, Legacy Hospice, who serves as 2015 Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors. “Dr. Martin is a stellar citizen of our community and our Chamber is honored to recognize him.” Read more: Charlottesville Tomorrow
Beloit Chamber interest: Welty Fall Fest a load of family fun
Hay was flying through the warm fall air, pumpkin guts were slopped into buckets to make way for fun carving and homemade pie was consumed in small and large quantities.
Sunshine slipped through the colorful fall leaves onto families and friends enjoying these and many more activities at the Welty Environmental Center Fall Festival Sunday in Beckman Mill County Park.
“(I like) how excited the kids are when they come here,” said festival coordinator Kelly Washburn. “This is a really fun fundraiser for us every year.”
Kids and their families came out in packs to enjoy the many family-friendly activities, which also included scarecrow making, a bounce house, environmentally friendly veggie prints and nature art, dried flower arrangements and more. Families were able to mingle and wander between the various activities or enjoy a walk on the trails that wind through the park. The food featured a baked potato bar with about two bushels of potatoes grown right in the park and fresh apple juice from an old apple grinding machine.
At a table filled with pumpkins, knives, pumpkin guts and carving tools, Jenny Crary was with her grandson, TJ Lindsey, for his first pumpkin carving experience. They were joined by Alex Stripling who helped young TJ touch the gooey inside of the pumpkin.
“We like to be outside,” she said. “We haven’t been out here in a long time and thought this would be fun.”
At the other end of the table Keegan Cawkins was putting the finishing touches on the ghoulish grin of her pumpkin. She said she and her sister, Maddie, had been coming out for a few years while their mother, Lora, volunteered this year with the pie contest.
“It’s just one of those things we really like to do and it’s really great for parents to bring their kids,” she said.
Over in the scarecrow making section, there were stacks of hay and piles of used and donated clothing for kids to make their scarecrows.
Keri Daugherty of Beloit came out with her family to enjoy the fall weather and check out the festival for the first time.
“We wanted to get out and see what this was about,” she said as her daughter, Erin, 3, was helped by her dad, Brian, to draw a face on their scarecrow. “We’ll be back definitely.”
As the afternoon wore on, the bellies of the three judges slowly filled with pie from the eight entries into the pie contest. Former city manager Larry Arft, Library Director Nick Dimassis and Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Dutter deemed local representative Mark Spreitzer to have the best pie. In second place was Jim Van De Bogart, and third place was taken by Dave Konowal. Slices of a variety of pies were then cut and spread amongst the many eager eaters in the crowd, who enjoyed the pies whether they won or not. Read more: Beloit Daily News
Zionsville residents and businesses were honored during the annual Boone County Chamber of Commerce’s civic banquet. The event took place in mid-November with Hopwood Cellars taking top honors as Boone County’s Best New Business.
“I was honored to be with great people and deeply honored to receive this grand award. Our success is because of factors such as making the finest wines, great customer service, and a very strong drive to succeed. Bundle that with the support of this awesome community and it makes succeeding a little easier,” stated owner Ron Hopwood.
The Chamber accepted bids from the community before coming to its decision. The business, created by Ron and his wife, Janet, was touted as a business that “gives back, but also gets involved.” Other Zionsville award recipients include Adam Harper, who received the Richard G. Brown Memorial Law Enforcement of the year, Derek Grimm, recipient of the Teacher of the Year award and Tom Melind, who took home Philanthropist of the Year. For more on the Boone County Chamber of Commerce, visit www.boonechamber.org. Read more: Zionsville Current
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