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Safety pays: Midland, Michigan Chamber members earn $50,082 workers compensation dividend
More than 40 businesses will share a $50,082 premium dividend thanks to safe work practices and their participation in a workers compensation group dividend program available through the Midland Chamber of Commerce.
The dividend amount returned is based on each participant’s premium costs and range from $33 to more than $7,762, with an average dividend of over $1,252.
The Midland Chamber group dividend program also offers participating businesses a 5 percent discount on workers compensation insurance premium rates.
“Encouraging safety in the workplace while offering a Chamber plan that can provide real money back is definitely a win-win for our members,” said Diane Middleton, interim manager of the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Accident Fund Workers Compensation Program is one of many innovative strategies we have put in place to help our members more effectively control their costs.” Read more: Midland Daily News
GLMV Chamber event: Area representatives address state, local issues
About 70 business professionals and government officials listened to legislative leaders discuss local and state issues Monday during the Multi-Chamber 2015 Annual Fall Legislative Breakfast at Advocate Condell Conference Center in Libertyville.
The legislative forum included U.S. congressman Robert Dold, State Sen. Terry Link, State representatives Carol Sente and Ed Sullivan Jr., and Lake County Board members Carol Calabresa and Charles Bartels.
The event was sponsored by the GLMV Chamber of Commerce and the legislative leaders spoke about issues concerning the state budget, the proposed Route 53/120 extension, term limits, finance reform and redistricting reform. Read more: DailyHerald.com
St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce drops "Michiana" in favor of "South Bend Region"
What's in a name? Marketing power is what's NOT in Michiana, according to the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. Their new campaign is stirring up controversy.
The Chamber wants to bring more business to Michiana, to places like downtown Mishawaka.
The problem? They say most folks outside of town don't know where Michiana is!
So the Chamber dropped the familiar nickname, and launched a new campaign advertising the "South Bend Region." But not everyone is thrilled.
"Our customers say, 'We can't find Michiana on a map,'" said Chamber President and CEO Jeff Rea.
But he says everyone CAN find South Bend.
"Let's get them in the door," said Rea. "And when they're here then they'll realize the opportunities that Mishawaka or Lakeville or Osceola or New Carlisle or Walkerton or North Liberty or Elkhart or Plymouth - you name it - any of those 39 communities has to offer. But if we don't get them there first, then they're going to shop in somebody else's store."
The campaign advertises features like Lake Michigan beaches, the Riverwalk in Mishawaka, even Chicago, as part of the "South Bend Region."
"I think it's about time," said Chicory Cafe Co-Owner Philip Schreiber lives in Granger, but when he's traveling and people ask him where he's from he says, "South Bend. Near Notre Dame." Read more: FOX 28
What's in a name? Marketing power is what's NOT in Michiana, according to the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. Their new campaign is stirring up controversy.
The Chamber wants to bring more business to Michiana, to places like downtown Mishawaka.
The problem? They say most folks outside of town don't know where Michiana is!
So the Chamber dropped the familiar nickname, and launched a new campaign advertising the "South Bend Region." But not everyone is thrilled.
So the Chamber dropped the familiar nickname, and launched a new campaign advertising the "South Bend Region." But not everyone is thrilled.
"Our customers say, 'We can't find Michiana on a map,'" said Chamber President and CEO Jeff Rea.
But he says everyone CAN find South Bend.
"Let's get them in the door," said Rea. "And when they're here then they'll realize the opportunities that Mishawaka or Lakeville or Osceola or New Carlisle or Walkerton or North Liberty or Elkhart or Plymouth - you name it - any of those 39 communities has to offer. But if we don't get them there first, then they're going to shop in somebody else's store."
The campaign advertises features like Lake Michigan beaches, the Riverwalk in Mishawaka, even Chicago, as part of the "South Bend Region."
"I think it's about time," said Chicory Cafe Co-Owner Philip Schreiber lives in Granger, but when he's traveling and people ask him where he's from he says, "South Bend. Near Notre Dame." Read more: FOX 28
Natchez Adams County Chamber: Celebrate our 107th year as a Chamber and commemorate our standing as the oldest Chamber in Mississippi.
The Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 2015 Gala Membership Celebration. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the Natchez Convention Center. We are excited about this year’s event as we celebrate our 107th year as a Chamber and commemorate our standing as the oldest Chamber in Mississippi. Our Gala will represent the best of what we have in Natchez: our people. We will have a fun and festive time while recognizing those that have joined together for the purpose of promoting the progress of our great community. Our Gala theme is “The Best of Natchez”. We will be changing up our traditional format in that we will not have a speaker for the event; however, we will feature Natchez’s best chefs, musicians, beer vendors, mixologists, live and silent auctions and more. We will have local restaurants offering samplers from the finest in town, a beer garden with local brewed beers, a mixology table with local rum, and of course, local music. To start the night we will have the pleasure of hosting Alcorn State’s Jazz Band. Following them will be the sweet tunes of local musicians Speakeasy and closing the night out will be the rising local talent of Bishop Gunn. This should be an amazing night of celebrating what Natchez does best: have a good time! Also, on this night, awards will be presented to both a man and a woman who have given unselfishly of their time and effort for the betterment of Natchez and Adams County (Natchezian Award), Small and Large Business Award will honor successful companies in our community. Read more: Natchez Democrat
The Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 2015 Gala Membership Celebration. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the Natchez Convention Center. We are excited about this year’s event as we celebrate our 107th year as a Chamber and commemorate our standing as the oldest Chamber in Mississippi. Our Gala will represent the best of what we have in Natchez: our people. We will have a fun and festive time while recognizing those that have joined together for the purpose of promoting the progress of our great community. Our Gala theme is “The Best of Natchez”. We will be changing up our traditional format in that we will not have a speaker for the event; however, we will feature Natchez’s best chefs, musicians, beer vendors, mixologists, live and silent auctions and more. We will have local restaurants offering samplers from the finest in town, a beer garden with local brewed beers, a mixology table with local rum, and of course, local music. To start the night we will have the pleasure of hosting Alcorn State’s Jazz Band. Following them will be the sweet tunes of local musicians Speakeasy and closing the night out will be the rising local talent of Bishop Gunn. This should be an amazing night of celebrating what Natchez does best: have a good time! Also, on this night, awards will be presented to both a man and a woman who have given unselfishly of their time and effort for the betterment of Natchez and Adams County (Natchezian Award), Small and Large Business Award will honor successful companies in our community. Read more: Natchez Democrat
Four finalists will compete for $10,000 to help with business startup expenses during the third annual Made in Fred VA competition.
Hosted by The Next Generation of Business Leaders, a program of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St.
REPO-ROCKS
Repo-Rocks turns plastic waste into lightweight, decorative rocks for landscaping.
Founder: Evelyn Ellis White of Falmouth who has a home-based alterations and flower business
How did you come up with your business idea? I was always fascinated with my dad’s tinkering and inventions. He never threw away anything. So I always tried to create things . . . drawing up ideas but never acting on them, especially while raising my family. I came up with the idea of Repo-Rocks at least five or so years ago. Michael Crute, who I made an inventor on the patent worked so hard to perfect my vision. It could help tackle a huge problem: plastic waste.
How will your startup help the area? Fredericksburg is underemployed. I had these challenges as well, raising four children as a single mom and working several jobs to make ends meet. To be able to get Repo-Rocks out of the garage and into full production will be a creditable avenue in offering training and employment locally. It would also help get it into the retail market. More information: Fredericksburg Chamber
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers talks future of SOAR under a new administration
As Governor Steve Beshear prepares to leave office, Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers says he hopes the next governor will work with him to improve eastern Kentucky. Rogers and Beshear, while of different political parties, have worked closely over the years on an effort they call Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) which looks at initiatives to move eastern Kentucky’s economy forward as the decline of the coal industry has taken its toll on the region.
Ahead of the 2015 elections, the Kentucky Chamber’s Bottom Line sat down with Rogers to discuss the transition. Rogers told Bottom Line he had spoken with Bevin before of the election and Beshear has talked to Conway about the partnership and what it would look like moving forward. Read more: Kentucky Chamber
Janesville City Council passes 2016 budget, ditches downtown coordinator idea
The city of Janesville will not create a full-time job to lead efforts to revive the downtown, but it will devote an extra $50,000 to make sure things get done—with private-sector support.
The council Monday formally adopted its 2016 city budget. But before doing so, council members decided against funding a downtown revitalization coordinator after a majority voted to include it in the preliminary budget several weeks ago.
The council also decided to defund a part-time “emergency management program manager” position that City Manager Mark Freitag lobbied for heavily.
The 2016 budget will result in an $89 increase in city taxes and fees for the average Janesville homeowner.
Once estimated at $102,000, the downtown coordinator position would have cost the city $97,000, officials said Monday. But rather than fund that, the council decided to set aside $50,000 to pay for grant-writing specialists or consultations as needed.
Private business leaders who attended Monday's meeting pledged to contribute matching dollars to those efforts. John Beckord, president of Forward Janesville, proposed the chosen model during a public hearing portion of the meeting. See more at: Gazette Extra
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