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Lansing Regional Chamber Calls for Public/Private Sector Collaboration to Move the Region Forward
Regional cooperation, economic development, creating investment and jobs and financial health of local municipalities among top issues
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is urging the business community and local elected officials to begin forging a new era of stronger public/private collaboration in addressing the major issues in the Greater Lansing region.
“The nature of election years is that deliberations on the really tough issues are placed on the back burner until after the election is over,” said LRCC president & CEO Tim Daman. “The Lansing Regional Chamber looks forward to getting back to the business of building a better future for the Greater Lansing region”
Among the issues LRCC contends are the leading priorities in the region are addressing the financial health of the City of Lansing, which continues to face the challenge of solving $600 million in unfunded healthcare and pension liabilities. LRCC also stressed the continued emphasis on public policies that create an environment that encourages business investment and jobs. In the City of East Lansing, voters identified economic development and adoption of a plan for the long-stalled Park District project as top priorities.
“It’s time to bring people together in a way that allows the Park District and other important investments to become a reality,” said Steve Japinga, LRCC director of government relations. “The Chamber looks forward to being involved in positive solutions that can be embraced by everyone involved.”
“It’s our expectation that whatever the issue or challenge that we face that everyone involved will engage in dialogue with civility and respect for others, even when there are disagreements,” said Daman. Read more: Lansing Regional Chamber
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives
- The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives, the professional development society for local chambers of commerce across the state, has announced its new board: President – Brad Schneider, Kyndle (the economic engine for Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster counties); President-Elect –Brad Richardson, Hardin County Chamber; Treasurer – Aaron Dail, Murray-Calloway County Chamber; Secretary – Deanna Herrmann, London-Laurel County Chamber; Immediate Past President – Amy Cloud – Jessamine County Chamber. Board members: Jill Cutler, Mercer County Chamber; Jacob Colley, Southeast Kentucky Chamber; Carmen Inman, Frankfort Area Chamber; Shawna Burton, Greater Louisville Inc.; Lee Lingo, Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber; Vicki Steigleder, Maysville-Mason County Chamber; and Dana Zinger, Commerce Lexington. Aimee Hiller and Patrick Merchakof the Kentucky Chamber serve as ex-officio members. Source: Lane Report
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Joins Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL)
International export service now available to Chamber members in Northern Virginia
Richmond, Va. - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced that the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber) will partner with the Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL), an initiative to increase international trade in Virginia. Through its participation in VITAL, the Chamber will expand services to its member companies as they grow their international sales. VITAL, which was launched in July 2015 by Governor Terry McAuliffe and is managed by VEDP, expands the Commonwealth’s nationally recognized international trade program via formal partnerships with Virginia’s public universities, industry associations and chambers of commerce.
Fairfax Chamber President & CEO Jim Corcoran stated, “The Fairfax Chamber, the Voice of Business in Northern VirginiaTM, is thrilled to partner with VEDP and the VITAL program to grow and diversify the Northern Virginia economy. The VITAL program promises to expose Virginia businesses to new markets and new customers abroad, allowing them to be more successful and employ more Virginians. This collaboration between government, business, and higher education will help shepherd in a new Virginia economy.”
VITAL builds upon Virginia’s proven export assistance programs, including tailored market research, face-to-face meetings with qualified partners overseas, and VEDP’s award-winning Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. Goals for VITAL include:
· Growing Virginia exports by $1.6 billion in five years
· Creating 14,000 trade-supported jobs in five years
· Serving 390 companies per year via Virginia’s international trade programs
Speaking about the Fairfax Chamber’s decision to join VITAL, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones said, “We have a great opportunity in Virginia to help our wonderful businesses in all corners of the state find customers outside of the country, where 95% of the world’s consumers live. Northern Virginia is home to many of these businesses, and we look forward to working with the Fairfax Chamber to help those businesses find international customers and grow.”
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce joins 12 partners in VITAL, including:
· Virginia Chamber of Commerce
· Virginia Manufacturers Association
· Virginia Maritime Association
· Christopher Newport University
· College of William & Mary
· James Madison University
· George Mason University
· Old Dominion University
· University of Mary Washington
· Virginia Commonwealth University
· Virginia Military Institute
· Virginia Tech
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1995 to encourage, stimulate, and support the development and expansion of the economy of the Commonwealth. To accomplish its objectives of promoting economic expansion within the Commonwealth, the Partnership focuses its efforts on business recruitment, expansion and international trade. VEDP offers numerous programs to assist Virginia companies with selling into the global marketplace. Source: Fairfax Chamber
Indy Chamber assistance: Trio to serve as Hogsett transition team co-chairs
Indianapolis Mayor-Elect Joe Hogsett announced the co-chairs of his transition team Friday, and it includes a prominent Republican.
Rep. Andre Carson (D), former Lt. Gov. Kathy Davis (D), and Indy Chamber President Michael Huber (R) will act as co-chairs on Hogsett's transition team over the next two months before he takes office in January.
Hogsett said the trio represent "inclusion, cohesiveness and bipartisan spirit."
"It's the kind of leadership I hope will govern this city for the next four years," Hogsett said.
Hogsett said Indianapolis residents "want a local government that moves past those things that divide us, and frankly they want a local government that brings our community together as one city - a safer and stronger city." Read more: WTHR TV
Beloit Chamber interest: Group rallies around Riverside Project
A group of Rock County stakeholders have formed to advocate for the pending Riverside Project.
Groups like Forward Janesville, City of Beloit, Town of Beloit, Rock County Board of Supervisors, Greater Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce have joined together to support the project, calling themselves the Power Up Riverside Coalition.
The group plans to have representatives at the Nov. 17 public hearing for the project, the meeting is at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. at the Beloit Old Courthouse, West Room, 250 Garden Lane in Beloit.
"We know Alliant Energy, we're familiar with them. They're involved in our community," said Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Dutter. "We're lucky to have them choose the Township of Beloit. Most economic developers compete for this type of project whereas they choose Beloit. It's going to help all my chamber members."
The $750 million Riverside Project is being challenged by Wisconsin Electric Power Company (We Energies). The Milwaukee-based company was allowed by the state's Public Service Commission to present an alternative plan.
WE Energies argued that consumers will likely pay between $46.5 million for transmission upgrades to complete the new power plant, it states that it has enough power to service Alliant customers while maintaining low costs for consumers. If WE Energies proposal is approved, the Riverside Project could be delayed for nine years.
"We need people to show up to the courthouse and say 'We want this to happen," said Dutter. Read more: Beloit Daily News
Chamber Best Practices: Winners of the 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes at IACCE conference
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The winners of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives "60 ideas in 60 minutes"
(From Left,) Jan Anderson, Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce; Most Ideas
Angie McElwee, Monmouth Chamber, 3rd Place,
Elaine Kemna-Irish, Evanston Chamber, 2nd Place, Restaurant Dues
Jane Abe, Aurora Regional Chamber, program moderator
Matt Duffy, Dekalb Chamber, 1st Place, Proudly Dekalb
Chamber Best Practices: We want to feature YOU on our Shop Oxford Discount Postcards!
* The Chamber and Visit Oxford are partnering once again to publish a printed 15% off coupon postcard at area merchants for local consumers to use this holiday/winter season. We publish these three times a year and they have been extremely successful!
* We need confirmation that you want to be a part of the special promotion and be featured our "Shop Oxford" postcard coupon valid mid-November through February 2016. All special promotions will be a onetime use 15% off special on one item, and each merchant or listing will be marked off by the member once it is used. The consumer keeps the card to use at a another establishment. Inclusion in the card costs you nothing! * Coupon is for one regularly priced item within your store, and noted on the card is "Limited exclusions may apply, see store for details" in case there is anything you need to exclude from the promo. * Deadline for inclusion is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th AT NOON * Email Pam Swain to be included
Postcards distribution plan :ü 5,000 postcards will be printedü Distribution plan:
Chamber of Commerce office Visit Oxford office Merchants included in the special Chamber/EDF Christmas Partyü Promoted on Head to Head radio Show special the Tuesday before Thanksgivingü Promoted via social media outlets, including pick up locationsü Placed in any large group bags assembled at Visit Oxford
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
#BestChamber Practices: Virginia Peninsula Chamber - Member Testimonials
Jeffrey D. Wassmer - President/CEO, Spectrum
“Spectrum arrived on the Virginia Peninsula in early 2001 with ten employees. Almost ten years later with the help of The Chamber, we are nearly 300 strong. The VPCC has helped in many ways, including: introductions to vendors, savings on our medical costs, seminars and a job fair that is one of our most productive each year. A personal strength the Chamber has provided is their Leadership Institute in which I have personally attended, as well as over 12 members of our corporate team. It is a great introduction to the wealth of the Peninsula in many ways and has broadened our network greatly. The Chamber has had a very positive effect on us, helping our small business feel big!”Guy Manchester, Branch Manager, Financial Securities Management, Inc.
"Over 20 years ago I changed careers. I retired from a fantastic military career to spend more time with my teenage daughter and my wife. I wanted to take charge of my life, and my future, in a manner that would also help others. I picked three organizations that I thought could help me build a business here in Hampton Roads; the VPCC was one of those three. My association with the VPCC helped me learn the who, what, and where of business. Successful members gladly shared their “secrets” and “regrets”, so that I could use the former and avoid the latter. I found encouragement, education, resources, and lifelong friends and business partners through the VPCC. Today I successfully manage millions of client dollars and count the VPCC involvement a major component in that success. I would recommend that any new business consider making the VPCC a vital part of their business plan and to carve out the necessary time it takes to be an active member."
Kernersville Chamber Learning Seminar - Emotional Intelligence Join us for our final seminar for the year! On Friday, November 6th Karen Jo Shapiro will be at the Swisher Center to talk about Emotional Intelligence in the workplace. Come at 7:30AM for breakfast and networking followed by the presentation at 8:00AM. RSVP to taylordubois@kernersvillenc.com Karen Jo Shapiro is a psychologist and executive coach who will be teaching this FREE seminar on Emotional Intelligence. Come join us to learn more about how Emotional Intelligence can help you succeed in business on Friday, November 6th from 7:30-9:30AM. RSVP to taylordubois@kernersvillenc.com Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Publications 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 To request your publication proposal, Click here |
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