Chamber Executive
Illinois Intelligence Digest
March, 2016
Good Morning, Chamber world! Today
is going to be a GREAT day!
Jeff Berkowitz with
Illinois Chamber of Commerce's CEO Todd Maisch on reforming Illinois' state
government, economy and courts
Tonight's City of
Chicago edition of Public Affairs features Todd Maisch, President and CEO of
the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, debating with show host Jeff Berkowitz the tort lawsuit climate in Illinois relative to the rest of the
country, Gov. Rauner's Turnaround
Agenda, IL income tax rate
increases, extension of the sales tax to services in IL, resolution of
the state budget impasse, school choice, improving the IL economy and jobs
climate, what are Gov. Rauner,
Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton really like and
much, much more.
The program airs
tonight and next Monday night throughout the City of Chicago at 8:30 pm and midnight on Cable Ch. 21
[CAN TV].
The program also
airs tonight and Wednesday night at 8:30 pm on ECTV-6, aka Cable Ch. 6, in
Evanston, IL
Aurora
Regional Chamber: Join Us for the Regional Economic Pulse Lunch on March 16
The results are in. The analysis has begun. Join us Wednesday, March 16, for the reveal of this year's survey of the business community and how it feels about the state of our region's economy.
In partnership with our sponsors and community supporters, the results will be used to provide a stronger support system for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employers in the great Aurora region. We want to thank our presenting sponsor Old Second National Bank as well as our program sponsors - SALT and Invest Aurora.
The results will be shared during a networking lunch at Stonbebridge Country Club on Wednesday, March 16, at 11:30 a.m.
The results are in. The analysis has begun. Join us Wednesday, March 16, for the reveal of this year's survey of the business community and how it feels about the state of our region's economy.
In partnership with our sponsors and community supporters, the results will be used to provide a stronger support system for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employers in the great Aurora region. We want to thank our presenting sponsor Old Second National Bank as well as our program sponsors - SALT and Invest Aurora.
The results will be shared during a networking lunch at Stonbebridge Country Club on Wednesday, March 16, at 11:30 a.m.
Chamber note from Gail Haller, Park Ridge Chamber Executive
Director
Arlington Heights business leaders celebrate chamber
awards
More than
250 community and business leaders took a trip back to the roaring 1920s for
the 69th annual Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Installation and Awards
celebration on Friday night.
The event,
hosted at Arlington Park for the first time, was complete with women in flapper
dresses, a live band and casino and slot machines -- with fake money -- as part
of the fun.
Chamber
Executive Director Jon Ridler even joked with state Rep. David Harris about the
irony of the play gambling at the track while a battle to bring real slots
there is a source of ongoing contention between the racecourse's owners and
politicians in Springfield.
"It
took the chamber of commerce to get slot machines at the racetrack, but it's up
to you to keep them here," Ridler said.
Village
President Tom Hayes shared some 1920s facts with the crowd, including that in
that decade the population of Arlington Heights jumped from 2,500 to 5,000. It
was also the decade that Arlington High School and Arlington Park opened.
Getting
back to more recent history, Ridler said 2015 was a good year for the chamber
as he talked about the organization's new brand: "Connect, engage,
succeed."
Outgoing
chamber board President Amy Philpott thanked the chamber and community for
their support during her year as leader.
New
Chairman Colin Gilbert said he was looking forward to more communication,
collaboration and success in 2016. Read more: Daily Herald
Greater Springfield Chamber plans for Q5
economic-development campaign
The Quantum Growth
Partnership (Q5) is the economic development partnership led by The Greater
Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Public, private, and nonprofit sectors have
come together with the following goal: to grow Sangamon County by improving our
ability to create jobs, attract talent and make capital investment.
We have a shared vision for Springfield and Sangamon County,
with the Quantum Growth Partnership acting as a catalyst to create a strong,
growing economy through talent, leadership and collaboration.
While Q5 enters the last year of its second five-year cycle and
we look to the next five-year phase of Q5 (2017–21), we are more committed than
ever to ensuring Sangamon County’s long-term prosperity and vitality. Success
demands a focused, aggressive strategy, strengthened by community support and
collaboration. Therefore, over the last several months, we have worked together
with our investors and community partners to chart the course for our future.
Thanks to the creative vision of civic and business leaders throughout the
region, our strategy is in place.
As we complete 2016 and move into the next five-year cycle of
Q5, we will focus on five strategic priorities:
Economic expansion:
* Support local entrepreneurship activities.
* Promote economic diversification through targeted business
attraction.
* Certify and promote sites for future development, which meet
market demand.
* Identify and address the business climate through the Business
Retention and Expansion program.
* Implement sound, competitive development policy.
Urban revitalization:
* Work collaboratively with a broad group of stake holders to
revitalize downtown Springfield and other urban neighborhoods. Read more: State Journal-Register
Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce
2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Lake Zurich
Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Business Directory is
available at the Lake Zurich Area Chamber today! Thanks
to Dale Perrin and the chamber team for their help and
direction putting this together!
Town SquarePublications (www.townsquarepublications.com)
can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community guide or
publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman
at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Chamber Chuckle - Wacky
Wednesday Weirdest Chamber Requests
“Where do I buy
goldfish?”
#BestChamber Practices:
Skokie Chamber: Multi-Chamber Networking Program
Multiply your networking
potential! Members looking for a productive networking experience will enjoy
the structured format of this program, which gives each participant an
opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about his/her company’s products
and services. Attendees will have the chance to promote their businesses to
an expanded audience at the Mega Connect Multi-Chamber
Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. at the
Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore.
This is a multi-chamber event
including the DBR, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland
Park, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook,
Park Ridge, Skokie, and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chambers of Commerce.
The
event will begin with informal networking over a buffet breakfast. Attendees
will then be divided into small groups at assigned tables where everyone will
give 2-minute presentations on their companies. Following will be an
additional presentation to a second and third group of participants. In
addition, everyone will receive a contact list of pre-registered
participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reach and
resources!
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Howard Meyer, Executive
Director of the Skokie Chamber, has run several "Mega-Connect"
networking events with other North Shore and Northwest chamber professionals.
Speed Networking Events offer you a wonderful opportunity to meet many people
from other chambers of Commerce in quick succession. But sometimes they can be
overwhelming. In order for these events to be successful, for you, follow the
rules, follow the script and be concise without going over your three minute
limit per person. Thank you and happy networking!
How this works… (6 to 10 People at each table)
1. Each person has a
name tag with their table rotation listed.
2. We have tried to
separate you so industries are not duplicated at each table, however due to the
numbers present at today’s function, please understand if there is an
occasional duplication. - Remember in the chamber world, we are all colleagues,
not competitors.
3. The moderator will
announce each rotation, please proceed to the table number printed on your name
tag.
4. Once at your table,
assign a time keeper.
5. Each participant will
have three minutes to introduce themselves. We have provided a script for your
convenience. You do not need a script if it does not reflect the needs of you
or your company.
6. The moderator will give a five minute warning
before each table rotation.
7. There will be a five
minute passing period in between each rotation.
8. There will be (X)
table rotations for today’s program (Three table rotations would be a good
meeting’s worth.)
9. Please feel free to
stay at the conclusion of the speed networking program so you can continue to
make conections!
Introductions
- Your
Name
- Name
of Your Company
- What
is Your Position With Your Company
- What
Does Your Company Do…
- What
makes You or Your Company Unique
- You
Should Do Business With Me Because…
- Chamber
Member (X) Recommends Me
- A
Good Business Lead For Me Is…
#BestChamber Practices: The Oswego
Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a Candidate Night / Meet
& Greet / then videotape it for website link
The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce
cordially invites you to a Candidate Night / Meet & Greet On
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
At
The Oswego Village Hall, 100
Parkers Mill Road, Oswego
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Agenda
6:00pm – 6:30pm Meet & Greet
6:30pm – 8:00pm Candidates will
have 2 minutes for an introduction and tell why you’re running for office.
*This will also be recorded for
broadcast on the Oswego Community Television Network
Each Office / District will be
called up together in the following order:
U.S. Senator
U.S. Congressman
Illinois State Comptroller
Illinois State Senate
Illinois State Representative
Kendall County Circuit Clerk
Kendall County Coroner
Kendall County State’s Attorney
Kendall County Board
Here is a link to the video from
that Candidate night. http://oswego.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=140
Chamber Note from Rex Richards, President, Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce:
December 18, 2015
John, I want to thank you for an outstanding map which you produced for our Valpo Chamber.
In my 43 years as a CEO in the chamber field, it was the smoothest project I have ever seen done. You made all the deadlines, your print quality and cartography were second to none. And of course you paid us in exactly the time frame you said you would so we could count the Royalty Check towards our current year revenues.
Life is very good when dealing with Town Square Publications.
You have the right of first refusal on our next map. You are a great partner for our chamber, We are living proof that a printed map is still very much in demand by both advertisers and consumers.
It would be my pleasure to recommend Town Square Publications as a firm Chambers and Tourism Bureaus should use when considering a printed map or other print publication.
Sincerely,
Rex G. Richards CCE
President, Valparaiso
Chamber of Commerce
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes New Chairman With Board of Directors
The
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has named Adam Russo chairman of its Board
of Directors. Adam Russo, Chairman and CEO of Edgewood Clinical Services, will
serve a two-year term.
After
eight years of membership, Russo attributes much of his business growth to the
Chamber of Commerce as its programs have afforded him the opportunity to
develop both professionally and personally.
“The
Chamber has connected me with the right people to help me grow, and I know we
can do the same for many other businesses,” stated Russo in a news release. “I
also know that the Chamber is perceived simply as a networking organization;
it’s more than that. Through our educational initiatives, workforce
development, and other plans we have, we are going to show how great the
organization truly is.”
Focus for 2016
Russo’s
focus in the upcoming year will be to enhance the relevancy of the organization
throughout the Naperville community.
“We have
over 1,200 members and being in the Naperville Area, have the ability to do
something special,” Russo added. “Primarily, we are going to focus on
partnering with our local educational institutions in order to better integrate
business with education to further our local workforce development. We will
also have a proactive legislative agenda to help foster growth among local
business.”
Eight new
members of the Board of Directors include Jim Adams of Calamos Family Partners,
Inc.; Carl Beckstrom of BMO Harris Bank N.A.; Lori Contreras of Illinois
Hospital Association; Karen Gustafson of Nicor Gas, An AGL Resources Company;
Dr. Anthony LaVacca of Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health
Care; Renee Miklosik of Little Friends; Jason Nagel of Naperville Bank &
Trust; and Jim Spangler of Navistar International, Inc. Read more: Positively Naperville
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.
Elgin Area Chamber celebrates growth in 2015
Elgin Area
Chamber of Commerce officials highlighted the group's successes Tuesday during
their annual luncheon at the Grand Victoria Casino.
Permits
were issued for nearly 457,000 square feet of new manufacturing space in 2015,
a 15 percent increase from 2014, with an anticipated 1.1 million square feet of
new development slated this year, officials said.
The Elgin
Development Group, an independent arm of the chamber funded by the city, helped
bring Zilber Property Group, a Motorola facility and The Fabricators &
Manufacturers Association to Elgin, they said. No mention was made of any
businesses that left in 2015.
EDG's
annual "Manufacture Your Future" exhibit last year included a
"Manufacture Like a Girl" component to encourage young women to
consider careers in manufacturing.
Elgin's
retail vacancy rate was 8.2 percent, which is lower than Naperville, St.
Charles and Schaumburg, officials said. The city's unemployment rate was 6.7
percent in November, better than the same month in 2014, with nearly 54,000
people employed, or a gain of nearly 3,000 since January 2015, officials said.
The
chamber's latest figures show it had 580 members representing 20,100 employees
in the Elgin area. Read more: Daily Herald
New Lenox
Chamber of Commerce Partnership: State of the Village Address
Date: February
25, 2016 Time: 7:00
AM - 10:00 AM
In an effort to better serve
the needs of the business community, the Village of New Lenox and the New Lenox
Chamber of Commerce will be partnering together on Thursday, February 25 on a
State of the Village address.
Schedule of Events
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Registration/Networking
A light breakfast will be provided
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presentation
Highlights: Redevelopment of Rt. 30, Metra Station, Nelson Road Extension, and more!
Q&A to follow
The event will be free to attendees, with opportunities for Chamber businesses to advertise in a program to be
Schedule of Events
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Registration/Networking
A light breakfast will be provided
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presentation
Highlights: Redevelopment of Rt. 30, Metra Station, Nelson Road Extension, and more!
Q&A to follow
The event will be free to attendees, with opportunities for Chamber businesses to advertise in a program to be
Sycamore
Chamber of Commerce honors business leaders at annual meeting
About 375
businesses leaders and community members gathered Thursday to recap 2015 and
honor some of the people and businesses who contributed to last year’s success.
The
Sycamore Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting Thursday at St. Mary’s
Memorial Hall, where four businesses were presented with awards for their role
in the Sycamore business community. The business organization also gave this
year’s Clifford
Danielson Outstanding Citizen Award to Michael Larson.
DeKalb
County Circuit Clerk Maureen Josh nominated Larson for the award, saying he
“epitomizes the very essence” of an outstanding citizen.
Larson, who
has served a number of organizations including the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
and the DeKalb County Builders and Developers Association, didn’t become a
model citizen by accident, he said. He has lived by a set of self-prescribed
rules that demand he improve upon everything he touches.
“I’m
stunned, and appreciative of getting the award,” Larson said. “The people who
were there before me are fantastic people, and I’m just glad to be on the
list.” Read more: Daily Chronicle
A note to share from Jim Baumann, Executive Director of the Boyne
City, Michigan Chamber of Commerce:
(Hi
John), Wondering if you might post this on your blog or a future newsletter?
Would you like to live and work in a cool little town - Boyne
City, population 3,700, in Northern Michigan? Your office would be in a log
cabin on the waterfront of Lake Charlevoix. Jim Baumann has had this great job
for nearly 8 years and will be retiring in early November. We're looking for my
replacement and would like to start interviewing in March so the new person
could work with me for awhile during a transition period. You'd also get to
hire your own Associate Director - we're holding the position open with some
part-time people for awhile. That's the staff - two. Budget is $150k, healthy
reserve fund, 360 members, great board, great community where everyone works
well together. Job description: http://bit.ly/1nv1eDb
Thanks!
Jim
Baumann
Palatine chamber
names Steven Gaus new director
The
Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce has hired a new executive director. Steven
Gaus, most recently the president of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce board
of directors, will start with the Palatine chamber on Feb. 9.
According to a news
release from the Palatine chamber, Gaus has more than 30 years of experience in
business development, sales management, leadership and sales. He served on the
Bensenville chamber board since 2009, where he worked on workforce and economic
development and spearheaded the development of leadership training that focused
on chamber of commerce and community involvement.
“I am excited to work with
the chamber businesses and board, and to become a part of the Palatine area
business community,” he said in the release. “I look forward to meeting, interacting
and helping grow all our members.”
A long time Northwest
suburban resident, Gaus has been involved in civic and community groups,
including the Lions, for more than 15 years.
Gaus replaces Mindy
Phillips, who left the Palatine chamber in December to become associate
director of the Arlington Heights chamber. Read more: Daily Herald Business Ledger
#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotations:
(Volunteers)
Volunteers are paid in six figures...
S-M-I-L-E-S. ~Gayla
LeMaire
Top Five Daily Postings in the last month at Midwest Chamber of Commerce
blog – click to go there or Google search
“Midwest Chamber of Commerce blog”
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If
you would like delivery of a no-cost gloss chamber directory or map in
September or October 2016, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
John
John Dussman | Chamber Manager
jdussman@tspubs.com | 847-427-4633 | Town Square Publications
Daily Herald Media Group
155 E. Algonquin Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005
jdussman@tspubs.com | 847-427-4633 | Town Square Publications
Daily Herald Media Group
155 E. Algonquin Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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