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Indy Chamber announces export assistance grant program supported by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The GoGlobal program was announced today at the Indy Chamber’s Global Indy Luncheon at the Indianapolis International Airport.
The Indy Chamber has made international trade a top economic development priority, working closely with The Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase through their Global Cities Initiative – a program that includes 28 U.S. metro areas with strong regional cooperation and global momentum to capitalize on opportunities in world markets.
“The expertise of Brookings and support of JPMorgan Chase have been invaluable in putting together new plans for increasing exports and attracting foreign investment,” said Michael Huber, president and CEO of the Indy Chamber. “We’re building a support system that helps companies step-by-step become successful exporters; the new GoGlobal grant program will give businesses a head-start on this effort.” Read more: Indy Chamber
Kyndle Tech Tuesday to focus on cybersecurity threats to businesses
Michael Ramage, director of the Center for Telecommunications Systems Management at Murray State University will be the presenter at the next Kyndle Tech Tuesday luncheon on March 1.
Michael Ramage
Ramage will focus on four topics related to cybersecurity: Examining the mind of a hacker; overview of current threats in cybersecurity; how to use passwords to improve your business’s security position; and tips, tools and actions to improve security.
Ramage earned a master’s of science from Murray State University, holds an information assurance graduate education certificate from Purdue University and is currently pursuing his doctorate of philosophy in technology management from Indiana State University.
At the end of the luncheon Kyndle will give away one free year of Microsoft Office 365. Read more: Lane Report
Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce Event: Primary Elections Candidates Forum
Despite starting at the early hour of 7am, the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a nice crowd to the 'Primary Elections Candidates Forum'. Held at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer, this platform was a great opportunity to hear the different viewpoints of several candidates, on a variety of topics. It was very well attended.
The Candidates . . . Dan McConchie, Matt Stanton, Casey Urlacher, Martin McLaughlin, Amanda Howland, Robert Marshall and Gordon Kinzler.
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Mike Kuhns, Suzy Johnson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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$10,000.00 Grant Award to be Given at "Night For Nonprofits" Event Hosted by Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT)
On Thursday, August 18th, 2016, Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT) will host a "Night for Nonprofits" event at the Powerhouse from 6:00pm-9:00pm, featuring public presentations of grant proposals and an audience vote to select a $10,000.00 grand prize grant-winner.
Any Lafayette County 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is eligible to participate and submit a proposal on how they would utilize the grand prize grant award to improve the quality of life in the Oxford-Lafayette community.
A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released March 1st, 2016 and the deadline for applications is March 31st, 2016.
By April 30th, 2016, LOFT’s grants committee will select a group of semi-finalists. To advance further in the competition, the semi-finalists must attend a grant workshop hosted by LOFT.
From this workshop, the semi-finalists will have an opportunity to revise their grant application for the next round of the selection process. LOFT’s grants committee will then select a group of finalists to compete for the $10,000.00 award on the night of the event.
Remaining semi-finalists, while no longer in the running for the $10,000.00 prize, will be invited to the event to showcase their organization and good work in the community, as well as receive a portion of the event's proceeds toward their efforts.
On the night of the event, the finalists will be responsible for formally presenting their proposal to the audience. The finalist receiving the most votes from audience members will then win the $10,000.00 prize.
Participation in the "Night for Nonprofits" event does not preclude any nonprofit organization or proposal from also being submitted during LOFT’s regular annual grant cycle process, which opens for applications May 1, 2016. Additional information on LOFT's regular grant program can be obtained at www.loftms.org/grants.
For more information regarding the application to participate in the “Night for Nonprofits”, questions can be directed to Jody Holland, Executive Director, 662.418.1936 or loftdirector@gmail.com. Furthermore, one can find specific information regarding proposal submission, grant applications, and criteria for the “Night for Nonprofits” event at www.loftms.org/nightfornonprofits .
Joseph R. Fabiano II named chairman of Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Joseph R. Fabiano, II, was named chairman of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Fabiano is principal of Fabiano Brothers Inc. in Bay City. He replaces Denice M. LeVasseur, president of LeVasseur & DeFrank, PC, Southfield, who will become the immediate past chair.
"Joe is an experienced and dedicated volunteer leader and successful owner of one of the largest beer and wine distributorships in the Midwest. We look forward to working with Joe as board chair in the coming year," Michigan Chamber President & CEO Rich Studley said.
The Michigan Chamber's Executive Committee consists of seven vice chairs, each representing a different geographic region.
Frederick A. Edmond, President & COO of Frankenmuth Insurance Co. in Frankenmuth, was elected the new vice chair for District III (East Central); and Arnaldo R. Rodriguez, Founder of Technical Professional Services, Inc., in Wayland, was elected as a new vice chair for District IV (Southwestern). Read more: M Live
Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Career Fair
The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a career fair In partnership with the Sparta School District at the Sparta High School on Thursday, March 10th. As the economy continues to improve and more of our baby boomers retire, it is apparent, that as a community, we need to do our part to mold our future workforce to meet our continuing demands for our current and future workforce.Coming from a small town, I remember hearing, “I can’t wait to leave this town. There is nothing here for me.” We would like to educate today’s youth on all the opportunities available in and around the Sparta community to potentially entice them to build their careers here and also to educate them on the variety of opportunities out there. For example, someone may look at my business and say, “They only offer temp jobs.” When in reality, internally, we hire Human Resource Professionals, Marketing Professionals, Management (to name a few) and we place entry level to executive level positions in temporary roles as well as in Direct-Hire positions. This Career Fair is a chance for you to showcase your company and the variety of opportunities you offer while educating today’s youth on how to become a productive employee in today’s world.
From 10am to 3 PM, we will be open to the high school students. We will have some keynote speakers and some breakout sessions in the morning. If you can assist with either of these, please let us know. If you cannot join us in the educational portion in the morning, set-up will be from 11:40-1PM for the more traditional Career/Job fair. After school is released, we will open the venue to the public so other job seekers in the community can join us and explore opportunities with the businesses and colleges that have set up booths with us.
A career fair is a venue in which students and employers/colleges can exchange ideas and information about employment/educational opportunities. Some employers/educators actively recruit at career fairs, while others participate in order to learn what skills and perspectives students can offer their organizations. Participating students can explore a range of career paths, network with prospective employers/colleges, and practice essential professional skills.
- Educating students about the job search process and the necessary skills for success.
- Teaching students strategies for conducting an effective job search--from building and writing a strong, effective resume to preparing for an interview.
- Partnering with private and public sector employers on behalf of our students to further their careers;
- Creating opportunities for students to experience the “world of work” through internships, co-ops, and job shadowing experiences.
- Empowering students to understand career choices and to manage their professional lives.
We are also interested in scheduling a time to have students/public tour various facilities in the Sparta area. If your company would like to offer a tour to these individuals, please let us know. More info: Sparta Chamber
Virginia Chamber issue: Coalition praises governor for support of pipeline
It is expected to generate more than 17,000 jobs, $2.7 billion in economic activity and $4.2 million in average annual local tax revenue during construction. In Virginia alone, construction will support 8,800 jobs and result in $1.4 billion in economic activity.
“This project will open the door to bringing new industry to the state of Virginia,” said President of the Virginia State Building and Construction Trades Matt Yonka. “If you have the power source, you have the ability to build more and bring more industry.”
Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, concurred.
“The Atlantic Coast Pipeline will improve Virginia’s economic competitiveness and help diversify our economy,” he said. “Ready access to affordable, clean natural gas will help existing Virginia businesses expand and attract new employers to the Commonwealth.” Read more: TidewaterNews.com
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