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#BestChamber practice: Free Speakers service proves 'good free stuff' is real
Andy Richardson of Naperville admits the emails he sends about the service he runs at FreeSpeakers.org can look "a little spammy."
Recipients sometimes skip over his messages about the pro bono speakers' bureau, thinking they're some marketing scam or a bait-and-switch ploy.
But they're not. The 150 Chicago-area speakers with profiles onFreeSpeakers.org really offer their expertise without a fee in a community service project that has been growing for the past 20 years.
"This service is a win-win," Richardson said. "The speakers have a lot to share and are giving back to their community and they're also doing networking and marketing and being known as an expert. And the groups have a tremendous need for speakers and to bring new knowledge into their organizations."
Richardson said his mother and business partner, Ginny Richardson of Ginny Richardson Public Relations, created the free speakers' bureau out of a small list of personal contacts, people she suggested when she heard someone was in need of a speech.
The service recently redesigned its website and launched a second bureau in Milwaukee as part of an expansion that Richardson says will bring the wealth of free speeches to Indianapolis, St. Louis, Des Moines, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit and Minneapolis.
Community groups such as Rotary, Exchange and Kiwanis clubs often struggle to find presenters to enlighten and enliven their lunches, Richardson said.
Some of them face requirements to bring in a new speaker every week and others are working to book presenters with nearly nonexistent budgets.
When club leaders find FreeSpeakers.org, Richardson said they can search for speakers presenting on 220 topics in categories of business, educational, entertainment, financial, health and fitness, miscellaneous, motivational and self-improvement.
Clicking the "request this free speech" button begins the process of scheduling the presentation. Read more: Daily Herald
FreeSpeakers.org offers 150 Chicago-area experts willing to give talks without a fee on more than 220 topics. Categories include:
• Business
• Educational
• Entertainment
• Financial
• Health and fitness
• Miscellaneous
• Motivational
• Self improvement
Users can search by topic, click the "request this free speech" button and fill out a contact form to book the speaker.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber Event: 2016 Transportation & Mobility Summit
A little over a month into office and Gov. Matt Bevin continues to fill out the members of his inner circle.
Late Tuesday, Bevin’s office announced Nathan Haney, the former head of the Jefferson County Republican Party, will serve as deputy secretary of the Executive Cabinet, and Bryan Sunderland, the vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, has been named legislative director.
In a statement, Bevin said he was excited to name the two “key appointments.”
“Nate Haney brings a high degree of business and relationship skills necessary to manage the diverse set of issues that the Executive Cabinet oversees,” Bevin said. “Bryan Sunderland, with more than a decade of experience driving policy, is highly regarded around the state for his legislative expertise and effectiveness in Frankfort. Both of these men will be an asset to our office as we work together on solutions that will benefit all Kentuckians.”
Haney stepped down from his role with the Jefferson County GOP to serve as managing partner and owner of Haney and White Enterprise, LLC. According to a news release, Haney holds a Master’s of Business Administration from the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business at Bellarmine University, a Juris Doctor from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville and a Bachelor’s of Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Public Policy from the University of Louisville.
“I am honored to have this unique opportunity to serve Kentucky and realize a dream,” Haney said. “I look forward to helping further Governor Bevin’s agenda and working with a great statesman in Secretary Brinkman.”
For the last 10 years Bryan Sunderland has worked for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, most recently he has served as senior vice president of public affairs. Read more: myCN2
'Now Hiring' signs can be found throughout the La Crosse area.
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• Educational
• Entertainment
• Financial
• Health and fitness
• Miscellaneous
• Motivational
• Self improvement
Users can search by topic, click the "request this free speech" button and fill out a contact form to book the speaker.
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Grand Rapids Area Chamber Event: 2016 Transportation & Mobility Summit
The way we transport people and goods throughout our region is changing, and new business models and technologies are disrupting the status quo. Learn about trends in driverless technology, logistics, transportation flexibility, and future challenges influencing transportation during the 2016 Transportation & Mobility Summit.Our first keynote speaker, Lauren Isaac of Parsons Brinckerhoff, will provide insight on driverless technology and the impact it will have on government, communities and the industry.
Lauren was awarded a fellowship that supports innovative research to explore the government's role in driverless vehicles and is developing a "how-to" planning guide for local and regional governments. She is a national speaker and works with projects involving advanced technologies to improve mobility in cities.
The summit will also feature an expert panel including representatives from Uber, HNTB, Supply Chain Solutions, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. You will also hear from Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle on how the State is planning for the future.
Whether you are a government, community or industry leader, you won’t want to miss this exciting half-day summit! Grand Rapids Area Chamber
Lauren was awarded a fellowship that supports innovative research to explore the government's role in driverless vehicles and is developing a "how-to" planning guide for local and regional governments. She is a national speaker and works with projects involving advanced technologies to improve mobility in cities.
The summit will also feature an expert panel including representatives from Uber, HNTB, Supply Chain Solutions, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. You will also hear from Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle on how the State is planning for the future.
Whether you are a government, community or industry leader, you won’t want to miss this exciting half-day summit! Grand Rapids Area Chamber
Chamber event: State of the Village: Mayor optimistic on Plainfield's economic position
Plainfield Mayor Michael Collins touted the village’s strong economic and cultural positions to attendees of the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Village address Wednesday afternoon.
In addition to mentioning the village’s progress on development and relieving Plainfield’s railway issues, Collins discussed further plans for 2016 during the event at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville.
“The future of the village looks very promising for ’16,” Collins said.
Recapping 2015
Collins said many facets of the village have achieved success and awards that have decreased insurance costs and made Plainfield a better place to live and work.
Financially, Collins noted that the village has just about maintained its tax rate for seven years, and the village’s water loss rate is reduced to a record low of 2 percent. Read more: Herald News
“The future of the village looks very promising for ’16,” Collins said.
Recapping 2015
Collins said many facets of the village have achieved success and awards that have decreased insurance costs and made Plainfield a better place to live and work.
Financially, Collins noted that the village has just about maintained its tax rate for seven years, and the village’s water loss rate is reduced to a record low of 2 percent. Read more: Herald News
Leadership Lafayette class of 2016 named
Emerging community leaders of Oxford and Lafayette County are set to complete the 2016 class of Leadership Lafayette.
Put together annually by the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, the nine-month program is full of training sessions and activities for professionals to build their leadership skills and learn more about the community.
In addition to the sessions, everyone will participate in a community-based project.
Among the participants this year is the Oxford EAGLE’s advertising director, Nikki Paine.
“As the hometown paper of the L-O-U community, I have always felt that it is important for our employees to take an active role in our community,” said EAGLE Publisher Tim Phillips. “I’m proud of the diversity of the clubs and organizations that our employees have decided to make a part of their life. Advertising Director Nikki Paine will do a tremendous job with Leadership Lafayette and will learn a great deal in what it takes to make a great community that we live in prosper. While in Leadership Lafayette, she will learn to work as a team on a worthwhile project that will enhance our community.” - See more at: Oxford Eagle
Nancy Simpson Takes Over as Executive Director of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce
This week, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce welcomed Nancy Simpson as their new executive director of the organization. Simpson, who has been with the Chamber since 2013, moved from her previous position as General Manager with the departure of Lou Gagliardi from the organization.
The Chamber’s Executive Committee came together and made the formal recommendation to make Simpson the new executive director and it was made official by a unanimous vote on Friday by the Chamber Board of Directors.
Simpson, originally from Calumet City, Illinois, moved to Portage in 1997 with her husband. She spent six years with the Portage YMCA where she gained experience working with staffing, member services, oversight, event management and budgeting. During that time she sat on the Chamber Board before eventually moving over to the Chamber full time to become General Manager. Read more: Portage Life
Gov. Bevin taps former Louisville GOP chair and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce public affairs VP for cabinet appointments
A little over a month into office and Gov. Matt Bevin continues to fill out the members of his inner circle.
Late Tuesday, Bevin’s office announced Nathan Haney, the former head of the Jefferson County Republican Party, will serve as deputy secretary of the Executive Cabinet, and Bryan Sunderland, the vice president of public affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, has been named legislative director.
In a statement, Bevin said he was excited to name the two “key appointments.”
“Nate Haney brings a high degree of business and relationship skills necessary to manage the diverse set of issues that the Executive Cabinet oversees,” Bevin said. “Bryan Sunderland, with more than a decade of experience driving policy, is highly regarded around the state for his legislative expertise and effectiveness in Frankfort. Both of these men will be an asset to our office as we work together on solutions that will benefit all Kentuckians.”
Haney stepped down from his role with the Jefferson County GOP to serve as managing partner and owner of Haney and White Enterprise, LLC. According to a news release, Haney holds a Master’s of Business Administration from the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business at Bellarmine University, a Juris Doctor from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville and a Bachelor’s of Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Public Policy from the University of Louisville.
“I am honored to have this unique opportunity to serve Kentucky and realize a dream,” Haney said. “I look forward to helping further Governor Bevin’s agenda and working with a great statesman in Secretary Brinkman.”
For the last 10 years Bryan Sunderland has worked for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, most recently he has served as senior vice president of public affairs. Read more: myCN2
LaCrosse Area chamber concern: Local businesses in need of employees
'Now Hiring' signs can be found throughout the La Crosse area.
Vicki Markussen, Executive Director of the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce said there is certainly a need for employment.
"Demand is very high for anyone wanting to work part time. I think there's a misnomer out there that people think they can't find part time work, but from a vast array of industries, I have heard our ideal person would be someone who wants to work nine to three. I think there are a lot of employers out there that are willing to be flexible if they find someone that's just willing to work," said Markussen.
She added that retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers are all in need of employees.
"The difficult thing that we have in our area is we have about three point one to three point two percent unemployment and three percent is considered fully employed. So when you have businesses that do not have positions filled, that means that they are not seizing their full growth potential. So this area could be booming if we could get these positions filled," added Markussen.
With the baby boomer generation retiring, a loss in positions is creating openings in various area. Read more: WXOW.com
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