Monica Bristow receives prestigous IACCE Chamber Executive of the Year award
Monica Bristow, President, RiverBend Growth Association, was recognized by her peers at the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE) Awards Dinner held during their 100th annual Fall Conference Thursday, November 5.
As a chamber executive, Bristow has been a strong advocate for chamber members and a unified voice for the community. Her involvement does not end with the chamber…it expands throughout the community as a representative and officer of many boards and local organizations.
As IACCE Chair, Bristow was instrumental in encouraging board conversations regarding IACCE's role in the development of local chamber staff and recognizing the need to allocate more time and resources to accomplishing IACCE’s Strategic Plan as adopted in 2012. As a result of her willingness to hold difficult discussions with board leadership and Doug Whitley, then the President of the Illinois Chamber, Monica paved the way to formalize the separation of IACCE from the Illinois Chamber.
In the speech given to nominate Bristow, Debbie Arell-Martinez, Executive Director of the O’Fallon - Shiloh Chamber, said, “On a daily basis, as the President of the RiverBend Growth Association, Monica juggles the needs of the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Organization for the communities of the Riverbend. Monica is involved in everything from education to legislation to economic development as well as day-to-day operations of the chamber. She works with multiple municipalities, school districts, labor groups, large and small businesses as well as non-profit organizations. As an Economic Development Organization, she works closely with state, regional, county and local officials to develop new employment opportunities. Monica’s work in the community is unending: serving on the United Way Southwestern Illinois Auxiliary Board, OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital business and professional committee, Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board, the Rotary of the Riverbend and many other community organizations.”
“The Illinois chamber community is stronger today because of the professionals who lead the way,” explains Einar Forsman President & CEO, Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of IACCE’s board of directors. “I’ve had the pleasure and honor of working with Monica for a number of years. She exemplifies the spirit of the Brann Award.” Read more: RiverBender.com
Chamber President Tim Daman: 10 years of growth in Lansing reason to celebrate
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Regional Growth awards. It has been rewarding to watch this program grow during the past decade. The pride the Chamber team has in this program is a reflection of what the celebration says about the economic growth, diversity and the entrepreneurial spirit that is moving our region forward.
If you review the list of all 56 recipients since 2006, you will see how our honorees are a microcosm of what our regional economy is evolving into as part of the 21st century economy. Greater Lansing has become the home of a dynamic insurance and financial services sector that is fueling our knowledge-based economy. We have become international leaders in advanced, high-tech manufacturing with state-of-the-art production facilities and a skilled labor force that is second to none. We’re on the cutting edge of world-class research and the home to 400 technology companies, many of which are rapidly growing and developing exciting new products. We are leaders in healthcare, energy, transportation and construction.
The 2015 Celebration of Regional Growth recipients are perfect examples of the business leadership that is driving our region. Combined they have made investments of $230 million, creating more than 2,000 jobs. Dart Container has long been an industry leader, further solidifying its position with a $1 billion acquisition of Solo Cup. Jackson National Life Insurance Co. is an industry leader and is just finishing a $100 million corporate headquarters expansion. Magna International is an example of our key automotive supplier base. Triton Industries is an “under the radar” success story that deserves more attention. TOC Logistics & Port Lansing are representatives of our region’s growth in global trade and logistics. Read more: Lansing State Journal
Arlington Chamber announces annual speaker, award winners
Technology leader Aneesh Chopra has been announced as keynote speaker of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 91st annual meeting, to be held on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel.
Chopra formerly held top technology posts for both the Virginia and federal governments, and is co-founder and executive vice president of Hunch Analytics.
At the meeting, the Arlington Chamber also will present its annual awards. The Leadership Center for Excellence, an initiative of Leadership Arlington, will receive the Chair’s Award; David Kinney of Kinco LC will receive the President’s Award; and the Membership Engagement Committee will receive the Committee of the Year Award.
Tickets are at $55 for Chamber members, $70 for non-members, and sponsorship opportunities are available. The registration deadline is Dec. 3. Read more: Inside NOVA
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Chief At Odds With Bevin Over Kynect
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Dave Adkisson says he’s at odds with Governor-elect Matt Bevin over dismantling Kentucky’s health care exchange.
The chamber backed a state-run exchange rather than a federal one when the Affordable Care Act was implemented, Adkisson told Kentucky Public Radio member WKMS following the Murray-Calloway Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
“Our feeling was we’d rather have an exchange created in Kentucky and run by Kentuckians than we would a federal exchange, so that puts us at odds to some extent with the campaign position that Gov. Matt Bevin took,” said Adkisson. “So it’s going to be interesting to see how all that works out.”
Last week, Bevin became just the second Republican to win an election for Kentucky governor since the early 1970s in a campaign that focused largely on health care. Read more: WFPL 89.3
Daviess County Chamber/Visitors Bureau interest: Indiana's Historic Pathways project passes through county
If you’ve been on U.S. 50 or Old Maysville Road lately, you may have noticed the newly installed Indiana’s Historic Pathways signs. The signs have created a buzz around the community that many hope will encourage Hoosiers and others to visit the sites located near what was once the historic Buffalo Trace.
Indiana’s Historic Pathways, which passes through 16 Hoosier counties, is a National Scenic Byway made up of U.S. 50 from Vincennes to Lawrenceburg and its overlap, U.S. 150, which separates itself from U.S. 50 at Shoals before extending to Clarksville near the Kentucky stateline. The Pathways were designated part of the National Scenic Byway just over six years ago.
Megan Glenn, senior program assistant for Historic Southern Indiana, said the Indiana Department of Transportation has been busy over the course of the last few weeks installing more than 200 signs along the U.S. 50 and U.S. 150 corridor.
“The signs along the route let travelers know they are on a byway,” said Glenn of the signs featuring a bison, since the footpaths worn by the Eastern American bison, a now extinct animal, were located just south of the current U.S. 50 and 150 routes.
Information provided by Historic Southern Indiana states that after the Indiana Territory was created in 1800, a road was constructed just to the north of the Buffalo Trace that was used by stagecoaches and others traveling. That route eventually became what is now known as U.S. 150.
“The bison showed where the terrain was easiest to be traveled,” said Daviess County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau executive director Samantha Bobbitt, adding that railroads were also constructed near the trace. Read more: Washington Times Herald
Chamber Best Practices: Jackson County Chamber Spotlight: Gifts for Whitfield spreads Christmas cheer
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce discusses the Gifts for Whitfield program.
What is Gifts for Whitfield?
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau and the Jackson County Mental Health Friends will sponsor their annual collection of leisure gifts and personal care items for patients at the hospital at Whitfield. For more than 23 years, the Chambers and the Friends have participated in this Christmas program. Through starting this program, the Jackson County Mental Health Friends are able to partner with local chambers, organizations, churches and individuals to bring Christmas gifts to residents at the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield. Their support throughout the years has been recognized by the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield and Ellisville.
What is the deadline for donations?
The deadline to bring items to the chambers is Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Volunteers will take the items to Whitfield before 4 p.m. on December 11.
How do people donate items?
Be sure to include sender information with each contribution. All donations are tax-deductible for income tax purposes. Do not wrap items or send sharp items or include glass bottles. Items can be delivered to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 720 Krebs Avenue in Pascagoula and the Ocean Springs Chamber at 1000 Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs.
What items can people donate?
There are many items to consider for donation: pocket and table games, books, purses, music CDs, DVDs from the 50s and 60s, blankets and Snuggies, closed toe house shoes, wood crafts, cosmetics, jewelry kits, body sprays and shower gel, house coats and light jackets, puzzles, cards, sports balls, portable radios, stationery items, game books, arts and crafts kits, batteries, sunglasses, socks, slippers, caps, pajamas and night gowns, underwear, belts, footies, hats and personal care items. Read more: GulfLive.com
Milton Chamber ribbon cutting: Lillians store becomes Pene Jenta Boutique
Milton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Pene Jenta Boutique, 613 Madison Ave., Suite 2, during a ribbon cutting last week.
Pene Jenta” is Norwegian for “pretty girl” and a term of endearment that Becky Hillmann’s father used when she was a young girl.
With the opening of the Pene Jenta Boutique, Hillmann wants to help women feel good about themselves by helping them put together outfits.
The business at 613 W. Madison Ave., Suite 2, opened as Lillians franchise about 5 years ago. Hillmann bought into the business about 3 years ago. With the rebranding, the store is not limited to a few days per month. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Hillmann, who has an associate degree in fashion merchandise, has worked in retail for 21 years. Read more: HNGNews.org
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