Chamber excitement: 'Big' announcement on Valpo's transit district could come this summer
If the city's economic outlook could be wrapped in a package, inside would include new development, new and renovated schools, high-speed Internet and new businesses.
All that and more was delivered to local businesses and others who attended the Valpo Chamber's Quarterly Membership Luncheon Wednesday, where the city's economic outlook for 2016 was addressed by Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent E. Ric Frataccia, Economic Development Director Patrick Lyp, Valpo Chamber President Rex Richards and Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Jim Mooney.
They said if they're lucky, a major announcement could come this summer on the city's planned transit-orientated development just southwest of downtown.
"That announcement is going to light the project on fire," Mooney said. "If we get that announcement, we'll have the ability to start moving dirt in 2017. The minute we put a blade in the ground the market is going to go crazy down there." Read more: NWI Times
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years
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| Susan Spears |
In 1916, there was no income tax and so few cars on the road that building a thoroughfare like Interstate 95 wasn’t a thought.
A century later, the organization’s primary concerns are how to deal with the region’s growth and solving traffic problems for businesses in the next century.
Chamber president Susan Spears said the Fredericksburg region is evolving into Virginia’s fourth metropolitan region, and as such, the chamber is invested in furthering its growth.
Back in 1916, the chamber’s charter was characterized by a push for membership.
Mayor J.P. Rowe said at the time, “Every man who makes his living in Fredericksburg, or who will be in any way benefited by improvements and better business here should join the new Chamber of Commerce. I fully believe that every active man in town will join the Chamber, even if he has to sacrifice to do so.”
The chamber’s first president, J. Garnett King, called the organization “city-wide ... comprised of men of all creeds, all parties and all lines of business,” with a singular focus on making Fredericksburg a better place to do business.
Charlie McDaniel, a past chamber president and board member, represented his company, Hilldrup, at the organization. His father, C.B. McDaniel, was also a chamber member. Read more: Fredericksburg.com
Kyndle’s Brown Bag lunch to focus on marketing products with social media
An overview on how to better use social media for products and services will be the focus of Kyndle's Brown Bag Series lecture on Tuesday.
The brown bag will concentrate on three ideas: why you should use social media, what platform your business should be on and creating your social media marketing plan.
The presentation will be made by Tamela Darnell, management consultant for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, according to a news release.
Darnell holds a bachelors and masters in business administration from Murray State University.
The Brown Bag is free to Kyndle stakeholders. It will start at noon in the training room at the Kyndle offices on the fifth floor of the Soaper Building at Second and Main streets. read more: The Gleaner
#BestChamber practices: The Plainfield Area Chamber --- The Ambassador Program --- 7 Touches to Success Membership Retention Plan Part #3/ 6 Parts
Ambassador’s Point System
Points are counted monthly to determine the winner of the Ambassador of the Month and the Ambassador of the Year. The points are allocated as follows:
Category Point Value
Ribbon Cutting Attendance (per date)
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5
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Ambassador In Charge – Ribbon Cutting
-7 if you are a no show and do not call
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7
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Attend a Luncheon
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5
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Luncheon Greeter
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5
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CNN Attendance
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5
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Recruit New Chamber Member
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10
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Recruit New Ambassador
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5
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Attend New Member Breakfast
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5
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Attend Monthly Meeting
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5
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Attend Any Committee Meeting
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5
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Type Meeting Minutes
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5
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Attend WYSK event
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5
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Volunteer at An Event (2hr min)
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15
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Welcome Call to New Members
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10
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What is an Ambassador?
The Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club is a membership outreach and retention program designed to involve and inform all Chamber members and prospective members. Ambassadors are volunteers who, on behalf of the Chamber, make goodwill calls to encourage membership participation and actively support Chamber programs. Ambassadors generate excitement and enthusiasm through participation in ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and other Chamber networking events and functions.
Ambassadors receive points for attending and volunteering at Chamber events, assisting in bringing in new members and helping with member retention. These points accumulate to give each Ambassador the opportunity to receive Special Recognition Awards.
Interested in becoming an Ambassador?
Attend a monthly meeting! Meetings are held once a month on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm at the Plainfield Chamber office. Come see what we are all about… Plainfield Area Chamber
Chamber groundbreaking: Mississippi Power, Silicon Ranch break ground on new solar energy facility
Mississippi Power and Silicon Ranch Corporation, along with local officials from the city of Hattiesburg, Forrest County and the Area Development Partnership, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the state's largest solar farm today in Hattiesburg.
When operational, the $100-million facility will generate 50 MW, enough electricity to supply power to approximately 6,500 homes.
Members of the Mississippi Public Service Commission were also on hand for the ceremony, held at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg.
"This is the second of three major solar projects that have been approved by the Public Service Commission, demonstrating Mississippi Power's continuing commitment to cost-effective solar development," said Mississippi Power President and CEO Anthony L. Wilson. "The Pine Belt region is one of the hubs of economic development in the state and our investments in renewable energy here will contribute to future growth."
"We are committed to having a well-balanced energy portfolio, and are proud to work with Silicon Ranch, Forrest County, the city of Hattiesburg and the Area Development Partnership to make that happen," Wilson added. Read more: WDAM 7
Dearborn Area Chamber: Farmers and Artisans Market 2016 season
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| Jackie Lovejoy |
Fresh, local foods, unique artisan products, and
exciting family activities will highlight another season at the Dearborn
Farmers and Artisans Market presented by Beaumont Health, set to begin on
Friday, May 20, 2016 with a ribbon cutting and spring celebration. The Market
will again be held in the parking lot behind the historic Bryant Public
Library, located at Michigan Avenue and Mason in Downtown West Dearborn.
The Dearborn Area Chamber will host a special ribbon
cutting at 8:50 am with Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. in which the
public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Several special activities are
scheduled all day long, including cooking demonstrations and food tasting from
the Nar Bar in Dearborn, a live jazz quartet from the Henry Ford College music
department, spring time flowers provided by English Gardens, a fun and engaging
“pollination workshop” for little ones, and a full market including over 40
vendors!
“Our community farmers and artisans market has truly
become a staple gathering for residents, businesses and visitors to our area,”
commented Jackie Lovejoy, President of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce.
The market continues for the 2016 season with the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and runs every Friday through October 7.
Please note that the market will be closed on July 1 in observance of
Independence Day.
The popular “Power of Produce Kids Club,”
presented by Beaumont Health, will return this season. This exciting program
engages children ages 5-12 in the benefits of living a fun, healthy, and active
lifestyle, providing $2 in tokens every week at the market to spend on fresh
fruits and vegetables. Kids who shop and interact with growers and farmers are
able to participate in the market. Additionally, throughout the season children
will participate in market school field trips, learning the importance of
healthy foods.
“We are thrilled to have built so many partnerships in
our community this year to bring additional activities, entertainment and
unique, local vendors to our Market in 2016,” commented Kelli Vanden Bosch,
Market Manager and Director of Small Business Development for the Dearborn Area
Chamber of Commerce.
The Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market will continue to offer food assistance programs including SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Market Fresh, and WIC Project Fresh (starting in June).
This season will feature five special
event days including Flower Day (May 20), Kid’s Day (June 3), Community Day
(July 15), Art at the Market (September 16), and Harvest Day (October 7).
The Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market is presented
by Beaumont Health, and is sponsored by Henry Ford College, the West Dearborn
Downtown Development Authority, the City of Dearborn and the Dearborn Area
Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, please visit the Dearborn
Farmers & Artisans Market website at www.dearbornfarmersartisansmarket.com
or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DearbornFarmersArtisansMarket,
or call 313-584-6100.
The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce provides 600+
members with the opportunities and resources to engage and network with other
businesses, enhancing financial growth, professional development, and the
ability to contribute to a thriving community environment.
Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Guide & Map
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Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Guide & Map
The Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Guide & Map is available at the Green Lake County Chamber! Thanks to the Green Lake County 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 profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Commerce report: Metro Milwaukee economy gains momentum
More area economic indicators posted gains in March and the number of indicators posting gains in February were revised upward, according to the latest economic trends report from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
Last month the MMAC reported that only 13 of 23 area economic indicators that it tracks posted gains in February. Today, the MMAC said that revised data showed 15 of 23 area economic indicators posted gains in February.
For March, 16 of the 23 indicators posted gains, according to the MMAC report.
“March numbers indicate some small improvements over revised February numbers, particularly among manufacturing related indicators,” said Bret Mayborne, the MMAC’s research director. “Nonetheless, overall job growth continues on a modest course with percentage gains failing to reach national levels.”
Nonfarm employment in the area averaged 849,100 in March, up 0.8 percent from a year ago. Six of 10 major industry sectors posted year-over-year job increases in March. Employment in the education and health services; and the trade, transportation and utilities sectors rose 3.0 percent. Employment in the construction, mining and natural resources sector rose 2.7 percent. Employment in the financial activities sector fell 4.3 percent, employment in the leisure and hospitality sector fell 4.1 percent and employment in the information sector fell 2.8 percent in March, year-over-year. Read more: Biz Times
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