Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce made strides despite Flint's water crisis
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| Tim Herman, Flint & Genesee Chamber |
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce highlighted a number of accomplishments throughout 2015 despite the Flint water crisis.
Chamber CEO Tim Herman told about 400 guest during the Chamber's Annual Meeting on March 24 at the Holiday Gateway Centre that there was "healthy incremental growth for the region in 2015," according to a press release."As difficult as this has been on Flint residents and businesses, a bright light in the darkness has been the outpouring of support that our city has received," Herman said. "It has been so inspiring. It feels great to know that people outside of Flint care so deeply about our welfare."
Herman said there were a number of positive including a lower unemployment rate, lower energy prices and continued diversification.
Chamber accomplishments for 2015 included winning 1,149 government contracts through their Procurement and Technical Assistance Center, graduating 503 students from the TeenQuest Leadership and pre-employment and training program and serving 3,799 students enrolled in the YouthQuest program. Read more: M LIVE
Hampton Roads Chamber Valor Awards: Opportunity to Thank and Recognize Public Safety Heroes
Chesapeake, VA –The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents The Valor Awards on Friday, April 22nd at 8:00am at the Chesapeake Conference Center. The Valor Awards is to offer the Hampton Roads business community an opportunity to thank and recognize public safety heroes for extraordinary acts of courage and resourcefulness in the line of duty.
The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is happy to have the opportunity to say thank you to the noble men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to keep our community safe.
This year’s ceremony will include honoring the Norfolk Police K-9 killed in the line of duty, as well as the brave firefighters and EMTs who have been saving lives during the rash of fires this winter.
Date: April 22, 2016
Time: 8:00am (please arrive by 7:30 am)
Location: Chesapeake Conference Center
700 Conference Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Contact: Priscilla Monti (757) 470-6805
#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotation: Reinvent The Member Experience
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Springfield chamber purchases software to analyze labor market data
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce said it recently purchased Jobs EQ software to help analyze and access data about the local labor market to share with new and existing businesses.
The new software will allow staff to access data from key sources such as the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics to help identify a community's strengths and weaknesses.
Data such as employment and wage information and demographics are readily available based on state, region or even ZIP code. Reports can be gathered and shared with chamber members to determine workforce capabilities and demand. Occupation-specific data is paired with educational system data to help describe the community's workforce pipeline.
The chamber said the software will help with business retention, expansion and attraction. Read more: Illinois Business Daily
Ryan Craig leaves Logan County Chamber
Ryan Craig announced his resignation Tuesday, March 29 as Executive Director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, located in Russellville. Craig began his duties directing the Chamber in January of 2015.
“It is with much sadness that I tender my resignation as Executive Director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. This is not a decision I take lightly,” said Craig who owns Craig Media, LLC, which is also the owner of the Todd County Standard newspaper in Elkton, Ky.
When Craig stepped up as Chamber director, his wife Jenni began running the Standard as the General Manager which freed him up to take over the Chamber. Jenni is an award winning journalist who once worked for the News-Democrat & Leader while attending Western Kentucky University where she earned her journalism degree.
Unfortunately, due to an injury last August, Jenni has been unable to work more than a few hours a day and just a few days a week.
“My wife is very good at her job, but without her or me at such a small operation the advertising sales have suffered now for almost six months. While I think the work we do here at the Chamber is very important, my business pays for my family’s health insurance and supplements the difference in pay between what I made before coming to the Chamber. I must return to right the ship, so to speak,” Craig stated in his letter to the Chamber Board of Directors.
Chamber president Joe Hendricks released a statement on behalf of the Board of Directors and the members of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce on Craig’s departure.
“I want to express our appreciation for the work Ryan has done for the people of Logan County and for the Chamber of Commerce. There is no doubt that Ryan and his unique talents and abilities will be missed. I wish circumstances would have permitted him to continue to serve as executive director into the future. We wish Craig and Jenni good health and hope that the Todd Standard continues to prosper. The Executive Committee for the Chamber has met and is beginning the process for hiring a new Executive Director,” said Hendricks.
Craig said it has been a real honor to serve with the Chamber Board of Directors. Read more: News Democrat Leader
New Arrival: New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map
The New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map is available at the New Castle-Henry County Chamber today! Thanks to Missy Modesitt, Mary Campbell and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Valpo chamber board chair has lifetime NWI roots
Valpo chamber board chairman Randy Zromkoski has spent a lifetime watching Northwest Indiana evolve and change. Born in Gary during the growth era of the steel industry he has seen economic ups and downs, racial and cultural changes of the region, and the emergence of Valparaiso as a leader not only in the Region but also in the state.
Zromkoski, a partner with the downtown law firm Blachly, Tabor, Bozik and Hartman, has had a birds-eye view of the development in downtown Valpo. “Our offices are uniquely positioned to literally watch the downtown come to life with restaurants, entertainment, and the incredible Central Park Plaza and new Urschel Pavilion,” Zromkoski said. “It is absolutely amazing to see the life and vibrancy and people of all ages enjoying our downtown.”
Zromkoski attributes Valpo’s successes to a variety of factors including leadership and community involvement. He noted that as he grew from a young, practicing attorney, his mentor and law firm founder Quentin Blachly instilled in him and others in the firm a sense of community responsibility. “Quentin was a true community leader and he set the example for the rest of us to not just do business in the community, but to step up as leaders and to give our time to community organizations,” Zromkoski said.
Zromkoski has served in a variety of leadership positions with community organizations such as Porter-Starke Services, Mental Health America of Porter County, the Porter County United Way and the chamber. He notes that these and many other agencies contribute to the strength of the community and its ability to address challenges and seize opportunities. Zromkoski has also taught at the Valparaiso University Law School .and notes the strong relationship between VU and the city. Read more: NWITimes.com
12 on Tuesday: Former GMCC exec Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson has parlayed a career in tourism and economic development into a business as a career counselor and entrepreneurship facilitator. The business he co-founded last year, GigBlender, uses technology to connect companies with talent.
Name your top 5 MCs.
Tupac, Dre, Kanye, Adam Yauch (Beastie Boys), Jay-Z
What motivates you more, doubters or supporters?
Doubters tend to be more of a catalyst than motivation, especially if I’m working on something new. People telling me that I “… can’t …” is a great way to start something. But supporters are much more motivation for me – they tend to be more committed.
What does it mean to be Black in Madison?
I can only speak for what it means for me. And for me it means: that I have to be better than good, because good isn’t good enough. It means that WHOM I know is at least as important as WHAT I know. It means that I am working uphill most of the time. It means that I can’t miss opportunities to change perception. It means that I have to be more careful … AND take more risk. It means I have to find ways to work with some people who don’t want me at the table. It means that I engage with many, but I surround myself with a trusted few. And it means that I have to be ready to push in the ways that I can.
What three leaders in Madison under 50 have impressed you the most?
Everett Mitchell, Rebecca Ryan, Brandi Grayson
What’s the biggest stumbling block in Madison to turning the corner on our racial disparities?
Fear of failure.
What are your top three priorities at this point in your life?
My friends & family, my entrepreneurial efforts, and mentoring young professionals
What made you take the risk to start your business, GigBlender?
Two things: First, I knew it was time to invest in my own vision, the same way that I’d invested in others along the way. Secondly, it was an opportunity to build a team and create a working culture from scratch.
You’ve worked at the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Urban League of Greater Madison, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Tourism. What did working in those different organizations teach you about Madison?
It taught me a lot of things, but among the most important things it taught me was a) how important professional relationships are, and b) how to bring my unique skill set with me no matter what sector I might be working in or with. Read more: Channel3000.com - Content from our partner - Madison365
Christian County Chamber ribbon cutting: New senior citizen fitness center unveiled
Senior citizens have a new and improved place to get active and exercise, as an upgraded fitness room in the Christian County Senior Center was unveiled on Tuesday.
Tom Jones, former magistrate and senior citizen board member, said the need for upgrades
came up about four months ago. The center had a fitness room, but most of the equipment was broken or outdated.
came up about four months ago. The center had a fitness room, but most of the equipment was broken or outdated.
A couple new treadmills, exercise bikes and weights fill the new fitness center room at the center on West Seventh Street.
All the equipment was carefully selected for the seniors’ use.
The Christian County Chamber of Commerce dedicated the new facility with a ribbon cutting, and several community leaders, county and city officials were in attendance. Judge-Executive Steve Tribble even tried out one of the new exercise bikes at the ceremony.
. Judge-Executive Steve Tribble even tried out one of the new exercise bikes at the ceremony.
The Christian Fiscal Court and Hopkinsville City Council contributed a combined $14,700 to the new exercise facility, according to magistrate Darrell Gustafson, who serves on the senior citizen board.
Additional dollars will be raised through a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. April 7 at the center, and several local government officials, including Tribble, will serve the meal. Read more: Kentucky New Era
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Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) by Patrick McGaughey
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