Hampton Roads Chamber event:Local defense outlook: It might get worse before getting better
Defense spending drives the economy of Hampton Roads and Virginia, and the short-term outlook could be better. But the long-term view offers reason for hope.
That message was delivered Tuesday to more than 100 business and government leaders at a briefing sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance.
The short-term outlook is cloudy because a government shutdown is likely in December. That's according to John Simmons, founder of The Roosevelt Group, an advocacy/lobbying firm that goes to bat for the region and state defense community in Congress. Locally, the group works for the federal facilities alliance.
Tuesday's briefing came on the heels of a new Defense Department report that shows the importance of defense spending to Hampton Roads and Virginia.
Newport News ranks 10th nationally in defense spending by location, as determined by defense personnel and contracts, according to the report. The city is home to Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, which builds aircraft carriers and submarines, and the Army's Fort Eustis. Read more: Daily Press
#BestChamber Practices: Linda Rabe, IOM, CCE, President & CEO of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce: a personally signed and mailed Membership Renewal note
Thanks John!
Your ongoing Commitment to the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce means so much to us..to me. Having been at this now for more than 25 years, I've come to deeply value each and every member's renewal check. The chamber staff team, and your peers who serve on the Chamber Board, recognize that renewals are not a given, I am always conscious of the fact that loyalty is contingent on the value chamber leaders experience as members of this powerful network. Most important, it is built on your trust that we will be focused on serving the needs of those who lead businesses and communities.
Thank you for that trust and ongoing support. We'll do our best to earn them both. If you have suggestions about how we might better do so over the next 12 months I hope you'll call me. My direct line is 718-8466.
Again, thank you!
(Signed)
Linda
Northern Kentucky judges-executive talk about regionalism, economic prosperity and the Brent Spence Bridge at Northern Kentucky Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues
The Northern Kentucky Eggs ‘N Issues event Tuesday featured the region’s judges-executive who spoke on a wide range of topics at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport in Erlanger.
Judges-executive Gary Moore of Boone County, Steve Pendery of Campbell County, Stephen Wood of Grant County and Kris Knochelmann of Kenton County presented an overview of their respective jurisdictions and took questions from the audience.
Knochelmann was singled out for his efforts to reform the Kenton County Airport Board into a more inclusive and representative body.Topics included regionalism, the impact of the heroin epidemic in the area and funding for the Brent Spence Bridge replacement. The county leaders also heaped praise on each other and credited the collaborative effort that keeps Northern Kentucky at or near the top in the state for economic growth and prosperity.
Regarding the Brent Spence Bridge, Boone County Judge-executive Gary Moore said that he is opposed to tolls, but all options should be up for discussion.
“We see a lot of finger pointing – its’ a Federal problem, no it’s a state problem, no you are local leaders, you need to come up with a solution – and the finger pointing needs to end,” Moore said. “We need to come together at all levels of government and put some ideas on the table. It’s time to stop saying what we are against and come up with a plan of what we are for.” Read more: Northern Kentucky Tribune
O-Fallon-Shiloh Chamber welcomes REALTOR Association of Southwestern Illinois
REALTOR Association of Southwestern Illinois (RASI), Suite 120, 1124 Hartman Lane, Shiloh, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 30.
“RASI has been a very active member of our Chamber in the past and we look forward to an even closer relationship with them in the future as they’ll be right here in our community,” O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Arell-Martinez said.
Empowering REALTORS to succeed through education, advocacy, services, and programs. The REALTOR Association of Southwestern Illinois is a voluntary trade association located in Belleville whose 900 members are engaged in all facets of the real estate industry. The REALTOR Association of Southwestern Illinois works to protect the rights of private property owners by recommending and promoting legislation that safeguards and advances the interest of real property ownership.
The REALTOR Association primarily serves the Illinois metro-east market area, including St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph and Clinton Counties, except for the easternmost townships of Irishtown, Clement, Lake, East Fork, Meridian and Brookside. Read more: Belleville News-Democrat
La Crosse Area Chamber joint effort: Area high school juniors explore their futures at Career Expo
Approximately 2,300 High School Juniors from 31 area schools attended a Career Expo on Tuesday at the La Crosse Center.
Students spent the day matching their interests to careers, colleges and universities by attending career breakout sessions or the Wisconsin Education Fair.
"The Career Expo is a one-stop location for students to recognize what they are interested in pursuing for a career and connect with businesses, higher educational institutions and the military to receive more information," said Vicki Markussen, La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce executive director.
There were six career clusters available including: Agri-Business Science Technology & Natural Resources; Arts, Humanities & Communication; Business Management, Administration & Marketing; Health Care Careers; Human Services & Education; and Industrial Science & Manufacturing Technologies.
The students had the opportunity to learn more information about specific careers from participating businesses or could visit with representatives from higher education and the military options. Read more: News8000.com
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Building Minority Business Capacity
Minority businesses represent a significant and growing portion of our entrepreneurial economy. They also form the basis of the complex value chains on which corporate success depends. Increasing the share of minority-owned businesses in the region and working to build the capacity of these businesses over the long haul is imperative if we want a vibrant economy and a welcoming community.
“Minority businesses play a huge role in economic vitality because vitality means nothing when an entire group is left out of the picture,” said Marques J Beene, MSW, CEO, Creative Academic Networks (CAN). “Minority businesses have a great opportunity to showcase the many skills and talents their businesses offer and enhance the lives of everyone—of all ethnic groups—around them.”
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“Minority businesses play a huge role in economic vitality because vitality means nothing when an entire group is left out of the picture,” said Marques J Beene, MSW, CEO, Creative Academic Networks (CAN). “Minority businesses have a great opportunity to showcase the many skills and talents their businesses offer and enhance the lives of everyone—of all ethnic groups—around them.”
Keep reading to learn how the Greater Grand Rapids area is leading Michigan in the overall diversification of business ownership. More...
Picayune Area (Mississippi) Chamber Partnership: Planning underway for Day of Giving
The Pearl River County Library System is partnering with the Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce to promote a statewide project, the Mississippi Day of Giving. Laurie Huck, the executive director of Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce, said the project is an online donation event scheduled for Oct. 24. It is spearheaded by the Mississippi State Art Commission and the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits and Volunteers, she said. “It is part of a larger common goal to solve community issues. The whole idea behind it is to provide an online platform for charitable organizations to raise funds, attract volunteers and share success stories with people across the state,” Huck said. An informational meeting is scheduled for Oct. 16 from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at the Margaret Reed Crosby Memorial Library. The library will provide free breakfast and WiFi so bringing a laptop or tablet is encouraged for registration purposes. Carol Phares, the Director at Pearl River County Library System is organizing the event. Huck talked about how she and Phares are looking forward to the event. Read more: Picayune Item
Not just networking: Greater La Porte Chamber hosting event to build business connections
You have to sell yourself, sell your business, and forge a connection, but you only have two to three minutes to do it.
This isn’t just networking, it’s speed networking and the event hosted by the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce will give area buisnessmen and women a chance to square off face-to-face and make new connections in short order.
“A lot of people think it’s just a lot of fun because it’s so fast-paced. You have to get in your little 30-second commercials that you always practice,” said Drew Gesse, Director of Marketing and Communications with the chamber.
The Speed Networking event is being held Tuesday at the Pax Center located on 605 Washington St. in La Porte and will begin at 7:15 a.m.
Gesse said the two- to three-minute time limit will depend upon the turn out. Businessmen and women will get the brief opportunities to introduce themselves and their businesses or organizations before moving on to the next waiting purpose, similar to speed dating but with a focus on expanding and developing business relationships.
“It’s just a good way to meet a lot of new people and make initial connections,” Gesse said, who recommended bringing business cards so further conversation can occur based upon the foundation forged in the initial brief connection. Time will be allotted after the event to allow further mingling to expand on these brief encounters. Read more: Herald-Argus
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