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Lansing Regional chamber awards recognize 3 leaders tonight
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| Tim Daman, Lansing Regional Chamber |
Three business leaders will be recognized for their accomplishments tonight at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Annual Dinner.
Mark Hooper, founding partner of Andrews Hooper Pavlik, PLC, will receive the Community Service award, advertising agency M3 Group will receive the Outstanding Small Business award and Sohn Linen Service will receive the Chamber Legacy award. The three winners had to apply and be nominated for the awards.
“They each bring unique perspectives to our region,” said chamber President and CEO Tim Daman.
Hooper will be recognized for his involvement in the local business investment group Capital Community Angels as well as his financial support of charities in the region. He serves as a board member for the Capital Region Community Foundation, Ele’s Place and is a member of the Rotary Club of Lansing.
“With all the involvement he’s had in the community, he’s right in line with folks going back to the 1940s who’ve won this award,” Daman said.
Hooper said he has looked at the long list of recipients and said it is a great honor to be listed among them.
"At Lansing Rotary, service is one of the core things we do," Hooper said. "To be recognized for it is extra special. Service helps people and helps make the community better."
M3 Group’s growth in recent years have made the business a great candidate for the award, Daman said.
"It's validating that what we've been doing as an organization is the right thing," said CEO and founder Tiffany Dowling."The team is dedicated to what they do every day." Read more: Lansing State Journal
Governor Terry McAuliffe to speak at Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chamber Leadership Series on April 7
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| Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe |
The Chamber Leadership Series is designed to give attendees the opportunity to interact with important leaders who provide practical knowledge, sharing what helped them rise to the top of their field. Speakers in the series include leaders in business, industry, and government.
Date: April 7,
2016
Time:
12 Noon
(please arrive by 11:30 am)
Location: Chesapeake
Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
More information: Hamopton Roads Chamber
#Chamber delight: Butler uses humor to applaud Marion, commerce
That approval perhaps, Butler said, is a reason why few people attend council meetings, despite reported complaints to a commissioner that Butler is intimidating. What a joke,” Butler said. “After 52 years in office, that is the first time I have heard such nonsense. Here I stand, full of the milk of human kindness. My cup runneth over with charity and benevolence. Read more: Southern Illinoisian
Advertising is the lifeblood of any business, and Elkhart County — much like a business — is looking to strike while the iron is hot with an aggressive marketing campaign featuring one Indiana Toll Road exit.
Walker, Johnson highlight Business Day event
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) and Larry Kudlow, CNBC contributor and host of "The Larry Kudlow Show,"headline Business Day in Madison to be held Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. Nearly one thousand business leaders from across the state are registered to attend.
Other speakers for the day-long program include Stephen Hayes, senior writer at The Weekly Standard and a FOX News contributor; and Ken Gronbach, an internationally respected demographer.
Business Day in Madison is the state's premier business policy meeting and is hosted by a wide array of business groups, local chambers of commerce, and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), Wisconsin's chamber of commerce.
Business Day in Madison will be hosted by WTMJ radio personality Charlie Sykes, who has also authored seven books including most recently A Nation of Moochers — America’s addiction to getting something for nothing.
BUSINESS DAY IN MADISON HIGHLIGHTS
9:15 AM - Ken Gronbach, president of KGC Direct, LLC and an internationally respected demographer. Gronbach is a marketer who has immersed himself in 19 years of proprietary demographic research and his understanding of worldwide demographics, fertility, migration, aging, immigration and dying have enabled him to forecast societal, political, economic, cultural and commercial phenomena with uncanny accuracy. Read more: The Star
#Chamber delight: Butler uses humor to applaud Marion, commerce
While applauding the city’s commercial wherewithal Friday during the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, a “kinder and gentler” Mayor Robert Butler was not lacking in a jab or two, including at himself.
Butler opened with a number of jokes, including one purportedly of him offering to donate to a group’s favorite charity $50 that was to be given to him for a speech. An organizer told him it would go to the organization for better speakers.
“I continue my quest to be kinder and gentler,” Butler started from the podium of the 95th Auction and Awards Banquet.
“Now, I’m not paranoid, but I believe that at least one of them was disappointed,” Butler said.“That is not easy. Last year was an election year, and it was difficult,” he recalled, pointing to an election day Facebook post claiming Butler had a heart attack that prompted phone calls and visitors to his office.
Butler, 88, went on to describe his re-election as an indication of voter approval of his and the city council’s administration.
Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
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#Chamber interest: Elkhart County hopes aggressive advertising will attract more travelers through Exit 92
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| Kyle Hannon, Greater Elkhart Chamber |
The Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau is rolling out the welcome mat at Exit 92 on the Indiana Toll Road, the primary exit leading to the city. With numerous dining and lodging options minutes away, the exit has plenty to offer weary and hungry travelers. The bureau is hoping to take advantage of some of those amenities — while highlighting “The City with a Heart ” — through a multistate advertising campaign.
“The exit features the largest density of dining and lodging assets right off of the Toll Road in the state,” said Denise Hernandez, director of marketing and advertising sales for the visitors bureau. “We hope that through this campaign people will get off, enjoy what we have to offer and explore the county.”
The campaign features a myriad of Exit 92 advertisements that will be featured throughout the state and even into Ohio. The effort also will include a large ad in the Toll Road exit-by-exit guide, eight billboard signs placed along the length of the Toll Road, and rack cards placed along the Indiana and Ohio toll roads.
The bureau is developing a website — Exit92.org — and is looking at digital ad placements in key travel apps likeWaze and Yelp, among other steps.
“We have also secured billboards at the east and west entry points to the toll road,” said Hernandez.
The Elkhart Redevelopment Commission has approved spending $100,000 to help fund the marketing project. The bureau says the timing for the promotional effort is right in light of the recent announcement that the Toll Road plaza west of Exit 92 will be downgraded in 2016 from a full-service plaza with restaurants to a fuel/convenience store location that is smaller in size.
“I think the timing is good to let these travelers know that they need to be getting off at our exits,” said Kyle Hannon, president of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Elkhart Redevelopment Commission. “With the money that we are expected to see from the Regional Cities Initiative, with Vibrant Communities kicking off, it is a great time to show off our community.” Read more: Elkhart Truth
#BestChamber Practices – The Ambassador Program – Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce (Part 7 of 14) – The Ambassador Points Program
Every year, an Ambassador of the Years is Selected based on points.
It’s Simple…..
20 Points: Recruit New Chamber Member
10 Points: Deliver New Member Packet
10 Points: Attend New Member Orientation with New Member
10 Points: 6th Month Personal Visit to New Member Assigned to You
5 Points: Attend Monthly Ambassador Meeting
5 Points: Attend Monthly Chamber Luncheon
5 Points: Attend Ribbon Cutting/Ground Breaking
5 Points: Wear Chamber Shirt to Chamber Event
5 Points: 2nd Month Phone Call to New Member Assigned to You
5 Points: 3rd Month Phone Call to New Member Assigned to You
10 Points: Golf Classic Registration Table AM or PM
10 Points: Golf Goody Bag Preparation
10 Points: P/Up or Delivery of Items to Golf Course
10 Points: Golf Hole-In-One Watch
10 Points: Golf Golden Ticket Prize Table
5 Points: Golf Golden Ticket Prize (5 pts. Each)
5 Points: Wear Chamber Shirt to Golf Classic
10 Points: Ambassadors’ Luncheon – Bringing Soup or Dessert
10 Points: Ambassadors’ Luncheon – Staying to Participate in Luncheon
20 Points: Annual Dinner Set-Up
10 Points: Annual Dinner Registration Table
10 Points: Annual Dinner Greeter/Host or Hostess
20 Points: Annual Dinner Clean Up
20 Points: P/Up or Delivery of Items to Annual Dinner
10 Points: Volunteer at State Fair Booth
10 Points: Volunteer at the Kentucky Wine & Vine Festival
Award will be announced and recognized at the Annual Membership Meeting.
Ambassador of the Year will receive a new nametag with the recognition on it, be featured in the Chamber Newsletter & Tuesday Tidbits, as well as have their name, bio and photo in Ambassador Display for one year in the Chamber lobby.
We award this every year— Might as well be YOU
More information: Contact the Jessamine County Chamber --- www.jessaminechamber.com
Duane O’Neill, President & CEO, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership announces Alon Bee, Regions Bank as chairman of the Chamber’s first annual Total Resource Campaign. This 10-week revenue generating effort kicks off on February 9, 2016 to reach a goal of $480,000 by April 19, 2016. The Total Resource Campaign will create 20 teams of volunteers under the leadership of five Vice Chairs: Harry Walker, Trustmark National Bank; Joseph Moss, BancorpSouth; Johnny Maloney, Cowboy Maloney’s Electric City; Donna Sims, BankPlus and Noel Daniels.
These Vice Chairs recruit volunteers to market sponsorships to Chamber events and publications, while also seeking new members for the Chamber. The all-volunteer Campaign consists of more than 625 sponsorships available during the Campaign. Volunteers assist companies with choosing options best suited to meet the organization’s marketing needs.
“The TRC offers excellent exposure for companies both at the Chamber’s events and within our signature publications,” said Donna Sims, Chairman of the Board, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership. Teams are currently being formed for the campaign.
“The Campaign is a great way for volunteers to meet our area’s top community leaders and business owners while working directly with many of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership,” suggested Alon Bee, Chairman for the 2016 TRC, “so please call Debi Green, TRC Coordinator and Executive Director of Membership at 601-948-7575 to take advantage of this great opportunity to get involved.” Contact: Debi Green, Executive Director of Membership
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Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Announces Total Resource Campaign
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| Duane O'Neill, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership |
These Vice Chairs recruit volunteers to market sponsorships to Chamber events and publications, while also seeking new members for the Chamber. The all-volunteer Campaign consists of more than 625 sponsorships available during the Campaign. Volunteers assist companies with choosing options best suited to meet the organization’s marketing needs.
“The TRC offers excellent exposure for companies both at the Chamber’s events and within our signature publications,” said Donna Sims, Chairman of the Board, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership. Teams are currently being formed for the campaign.
“The Campaign is a great way for volunteers to meet our area’s top community leaders and business owners while working directly with many of the Chamber’s most dedicated leadership,” suggested Alon Bee, Chairman for the 2016 TRC, “so please call Debi Green, TRC Coordinator and Executive Director of Membership at 601-948-7575 to take advantage of this great opportunity to get involved.” Contact: Debi Green, Executive Director of Membership
dgreen@greaterjacksonpartnership.com, 601-948-7575
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Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues.
Town Square Publications parent company, Paddock Publications, has over 100 years’ experience of print product development and dedicated customer service in communities throughout the Midwest. Our experience allows Town Square Publications to offer you attractive royalty and non-dues revenue share streams, provide direct distribution of your custom designed printed publications, including digital and mobile integration, and all with the quickest turn-around times available in the industry. Town Square also offers multi-media maps in both print and online formats, both with our No-Cost guarantee. More information: Town Square Publications
Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your publication proposal, Click here
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