Loudoun Chamber Community Leadership Awards Announced
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce announced the winners for the 2016 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards, which honor the businesses and community leaders that have shown true leadership and commitment to support the Loudoun community and its citizens, according to a Loudoun Chamber release.
Finalists were chosen in four categories: Large and Small Businesses, Executive Leaders and Young Professionals. These finalists were chosen by a panel of Loudoun’s top business and non-profit leaders. The top honorees were announced at the Chamber’s 2016 Annual Meeting and Community Leadership Awards Ceremony January 21, 2016 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne.
“Loudoun County is truly privileged to have so many outstanding leaders and organizations that are willing to invest their time, talent and treasure to serve their community. The Loudoun County Chamber is privileged to honor these great Community Leaders for the hard work and valuable contributions they have made to make Loudoun a world-class community to live, work, raise a family and grow a business,” said Chamber President & CEO Tony Howard.
Here are the winners:Community Leadership Awards finalists in the Young Professionals category are:
· Lisa Herndon Broyhill, WINC-FM
· Katie McAuliffe Campbell, Wells Fargo Advisors
· Rusty Foster, Bow Tie Strategies – winner!
· Browning Herbert, Middleburg Bank
Read more: Patch.com
Kentucky Chamber CEO talks right to work and prevailing wage on KET
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson spoke about the need for right to work legislation in the state and the challenges behind prevailing wage on KET’s Kentucky Tonight on Monday. On the program, Adkisson appeared beside Julia Crigler of Americans for Prosperity, Bill Londrigan, president of the Kentucky State AFLCIO, and Anna Baumann, research and policy associate at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy to discuss the issues of right to work and prevailing wage. Adkisson said states that have passed right to work legislation, which allows an individual to choose whether or not they want to be a member of a union, tend to have faster job growth. Adkisson added passing right to work in Kentucky would generate thousands of new jobs each year for the commonwealth. “The business community considers the designation of right to work as a strong signal that a state is open for business,” Adkisson said. Read more: Kentucky Chamber
The Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg to present 2016 economic forecast on Jan. 28
Wondering what the future holds for the economy of Northwest Ottawa County?
The local Chamber of Commerce will host an event on Thursday, Jan. 28, that’ll gaze into that crystal ball to find the answer.
The 2016 Economic Forecast for Northwest Ottawa County breakfast will take place at the Grand Haven Community Center from 7:30-9:30 a.m. It will provide a business outlook of West Michigan’s economic conditions and regional performance.
“It’s an annual event that we do,” Chamber of Commerce President Joy Gaasch said.
The event features George Erickcek from the W.E. Upjohn Institute. Gaasch said Erickcek has a vast knowledge and experience in conducting economic impact studies and has prepared employment forecasts annually for each of the West Michigan region’s six metropolitan areas.
“We’re really excited that George is coming back to deliver the economic forecast for us,” Gaasch said. “We’ve been having George here probably since the early 2000s.”
Gaasch noted that she’s particularly interested to hear what the presentation entails this year because of recent changes over the past several years to the area’s metropolitan statistical area.
“Up until recently, we were a part of the Holland-Grand Haven MSA,” she said. “That changed to a much larger MSA.” Read more: Grand Haven Tribune
Lake Zurich chamber to host candidate forum
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Candidates running for the 6th Congressional District, state Senate District 26 and Lake County state's attorney seats will be in attendance. Light breakfast included. A $5 donation at the door is encouraged to help offset the cost of the food. RSVP required by Jan. 25. Call (847) 438-5572 or visitlakezurichchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6957 to register.
Chamber Spotlight: Grow Your Business --- Jackson County welcomes 127 new members
This year the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has welcomed 127 new members. Together the membership has accomplished many things through the five Chamber Issue Manager Groups and community events. There are many opportunities for people to grow their business in 2016, through the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber is starting its annual Community Business-to-Business Membership Drive in February. This will coincide with the start of the 2016 Façade Grant Program—grants that are available to members of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
What are some upcoming events and deadlines for the Chamber?
• Leadership Jackson County Kickoff: Jan. 22
• 2016 Community Business-to-Business Membership Drive: Feb. 23-25
• Taste of Jackson County: March 1
• Jackson County Industrial Trade Show: March 22; Booths and sponsorship opportunities are available.
• 2016 Façade Grant Program: The deadline is March 15.
• Explosion of Excellence Scholarship Program: Scholarship contributions are now being accepted.
• Entrepreneurship 101: 2016 Small Business Seminars: Register today for these free seminars. Read more: Gulf Live
Crossroads Regional chamber event: Launch NWI event brings state and small business together
Area business owners will be able to meet the state's connections to contracts and no-cost consulting during Launch NWI, an entrepreneur-focused event to be held Jan. 22.
The event, presented by Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Northwest Indiana Small Development Center, starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave. in Merrillville.
Registration is required and must be made by 4 p.m. Friday. Register online athttp://public.crossroadschamber.org/events/details/launch-nwi-2230.
Cost is $25 per person.
"There will be a number of speakers with topics of interest to any small business person," said Lorri Feldt, regional director of NW-ISBDC and one of the speakers at the event.
She said the ombudsman could help local business owners cut through the red tape they might encounter with an expansion or other project and other sources could help connect businesses with state, local and federal government agencies that might be able to use the business' services or products.
"This is the first time in a long time that a group of resources will be available in a panel setting like this," Feldt said.
Other scheduled speakers include Jacob Schpok, state director of Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Shane Spencer, state director of Procurement Technical Assistance Center; and Erik Scheub, the state's small business ombudsman. Read more: Chicago Tribune
'Discover Wisconsin' to feature central Wisconsin
The nation’s longest-running tourism TV show, "Discover Wisconsin," and its hosts Mariah Haberman and Jake Zimmermann will showcase a handful of communities located along the Wisconsin River.
The episode, called “Wisconsin River Communities — Along the River’s Edge,” will highlight destinations and recreational opportunities in Tomahawk, Merrill, the Stevens Point area, Adams County and the city of Portage.
The program will air locally at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 on WAOW Chanel 9, and may also be streamed online at discoverwisconsin.com. A premiere party is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Adams Theatre in Adams. The event is free and open to the public.
The episode was produced in partnership with the Tomahawk Area Chamber of Commerce, Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce, Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Adams County Chamber of Commerce, and Portage Area Chamber of Commerce.
In the episode, Haberman and Zimmermann set out to explore destinations situated along the river’s edge. Haberman makes her first stop in Tomahawk, where she uncovers the popularity of waterskiing in the area with Keith Hansense, vice president of the Kwahamot Water Ski Club. She then joins a few local water-skiers on the river and later, kayaks with Michele Flohr, owner of Changing Gears. Read more: Stevens Point Journal
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