Chamber chat: Geneva Chamber has plenty ahead in 2016
Personally, it takes me some time to get used to a new date. For a few weeks in January, I will continue to write the year 2015 on everything. After all, for 12 months, I have written 2015. Habits are hard to break.
However, at the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, even if I still am writing 2015, we have been thinking about 2016 for quite some time. Dates are already set for our four festivals and a few other events. Thinking about ways that we can enhance these events, while complementing favorites already in place, is a never-ending topic in our office. Producing high-quality festivals is always top of mind, and – in order to do that – there are many balls to juggle.
So, what will 2016 bring to the Swedish Days Festival (June 21 to 26), Geneva Arts Fair (July 23 to 24), Festival of the Vine (Sept. 9 to 11), Christmas Walk (Dec. 2) and House Tour (Dec. 2 to3)? Mark the dates on your calendar so you don’t miss any of the surprises this year.
But first up is the second Geneva Restaurant Week. This year, your taste buds will thank you Jan. 25-31. No coupon or ticket is necessary. Just visit the participating restaurants (found at www.genevachamber.com/restaurant_week_in_geneva.php) and tell your server that you desire the Restaurant Week menu. Some of the items will be available only during that week. What a yummy way to end January! Read more: Kane County Chronicle
Bowling Green Chamber recognizes four volunteers for 2015
Ann Elliott said Wednesday morning that she doesn't experience many big surprises.
Elliott of Crye-Leike Executive Realty in Bowling Green recalled Wednesday that when she was 16 and growing up in West Virginia, her parents took her out for dinner and dancing for a big surprise on her birthday.
Elliott now can add another big surprise to her list: 2015 Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year.
"You have to have a passion for it; it's a lot about what your parents did," Elliott said Wednesday about volunteering following the awards program at the chamber offices on College Street. "All the people you meet – it's just like family."
Elliott, Sue Parrigin, John Dix and Rebecca Lee all were honored by the local chamber for their volunteer efforts.
Parrigin was named 2015 Ambassador of the Year, Dix was selected as 2015 Board Volunteer of the Year, and Lee received the new Bowling Green Young Professional of the Year award. Read more: Bowling Green Daily News
Lindsay Bloos takes over Madison Area Chamber
Madison Area Chamber of Commerce officials announced Thursday the resignation of the organization’s executive director as well as a successor to the top job.
Trevor Crafton submitted his resignation as executive director, which will be effective Jan. 22. The Chamber’s Board of Directors has named Lindsay Bloos as Crafton’s successor.
Crafton served on the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2010 to 2012 before being named the executive director in November 2012. During his three years as executive director, Crafton reported record numbers of memberships at the Chamber and other record numbers and participation to the annual Chamber-sponsored Soup, Stew, Chili and Brew.
“It has been a pleasure to work for and with the Jefferson County business community,” Crafton said in a release. “My time here has shown me how relevant the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is for Southeastern Indiana.
Bloos has worked with the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce since 2013, serving as the finance and marketing manager.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Trevor at the Chamber,” Bloos said in a release. “He is passionate about everything he does, and that is contagious. I am excited for this new challenge and eager to serve the members of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce and our community.”
Chamber Board President Dan Wright of FPBH Inc. noted the board feels confident that the transition in executive directors will go well and without issue. Read more: Madison Courier
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce announces 2016 Board of Directors
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of commerce is pleased to announce the 2016 Board of Directors.
Anne Marie Green, 2016 board president, has worked for Roanoke County since 2000 serving in various roles including the director of community relations/public information officer, director of general services, acting director of human resources, and currently the special assistant to the county administrator. She has a law degree from Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C.
Green is active in the community, participating as a member of the Virginia Local Government Managers Association, International City Manager's Association, Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, Roanoke Regional Public Works Academy, Public Relations Society of America, Blue Ridge Chapter and the Star City Canine Training Club.
Fellow officers are 1st Vice President Toni McLawhorn of Roanoke College, 2nd Vice President Teresa Hamilton Hall of Appalachian Power, Treasurer Dave Prosser of Freedom First Credit Union, secretary Caroline Goode of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and past president Adam Bruce of Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia. Read more: Roanoke.com
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation President Optimistic About Future
Economic
Development is important for the infrastructure of a region. Companies who are looking to locate to an area look at certain data and how a region pitches themselves to a company."We can't wait on it to come to us, we have to pursue this kind of work that we're trying to get," East Mississippi Business
Development Corporation President Bill Hannah said.Hannah says bringing new development to the region requires hard work on both sides of the table.
"We have to form our team, our regional team, we have to develop our regional data
because it's not out there," stated Hannah. "We have to come up with data to sell ourselves with."Hannah says typically companies begin the search for a new location objectively, starting with The South and then working down to a specific location. He says then, when companies have potential candidates, they switch to a subjective view and start looking at the people and their culture
."We have to have our best players playing in the game," said Hannah. "So, whether it's legislatures, MDA, or our local leadership, we have to form this team, it's very fundamental." Read more: WTOK.com
Lansing Regional Chamber Hires Eric Dimoff as Director of Marketing and Communications
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the hiring of Eric Dimoff to the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. In his role, Eric will be responsible for the Chamber’s public relations, event marketing, social media, and website content.
“Eric’s expertise will be an integral part of our member outreach and communication, and we are excited to have him direct our aggressive communications efforts,” said Kristin Beltzer, LRCC executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “Eric’s skill set and experience make him a great addition to our team.”
Eric previously served Marketing Resource Group (LRCC Member) as an Account Executive managing internal and external communications for clients for more than seven years. He has experience in communications, marketing, public relations and branding. Eric graduated from Michigan State University in 2009 with a degree in communication. He has extensive experience in graphic design, social media, writing and editing, media relations, website management and strategic communications. Read more: Lansing Regional Chamber
Sheboygan County chamber concern: Work together to address workforce issues
At the city council meeting Monday, Dane Checolinski presented the new Workforce Development Program “Someplace Better.”
This campaign is a collaborative effort between the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation to help our businesses attract workers and sell Sheboygan County as a great place to live and work.
Sheboygan County has jobs. In fact, we have more jobs than available workforce. There are listings for 2,400 jobs in the county. More than 35 percent of available jobs require four-year education, but many companies offer entry-level jobs covering all aspects of training investment and compensation levels for full-time employment that start at $35,000 per year.
Only 5 percent of these jobs are for part-time or seasonal employment. Sheboygan County still offers the American Dream. Last year, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cited the City of Sheboygan had 33.1 percent of its population employed in manufacturing. That percentage was tied for third place in the nation for the percentage of manufacturing employment in a city.
With the launch of this new brand, we know our work has just begun and we can’t do it without you. We all need to work together to address our workforce issues so we can remain a vibrant and growing community. At a press conference a few weeks ago, when “Someplace Better” branding was unveiled, Chamber Executive Director Betsy Alles noted “Sheboygan residents are rather humble. But for this effort to bring results for area employers, we all need to boast a little about the great community that we enjoy here in Sheboygan County.” read more: Sheboygan Press
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