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#Chamber interest: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: Midwest Economic Growth Steady in April
The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) was unchanged at +0.25 in April. The relative MEI increased to +0.71 in April from +0.67 in March. April’s value for the relative MEI indicates that Midwest economic growth was moderately higher than what would typically be suggested by the growth rate of the national economy. Read more: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Muncie-Delaware County chamber luncheon to host Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Jim Schellinger
Please join the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Muncie Delaware County Economic Development Alliance in welcoming Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) President Jim Schellinger for a lunch event on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at
Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
Mr. Schellinger will discuss the State's efforts in Economic Development and will take some questions from the audience. This is a rare opportunity to speak with the highest ranking economic development professional in the State of Indiana.
The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch.
Advanced reservations are needed. The cost to attend is $25 per person for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.
Reservation deadline is May 26th at noon. Reservations made after that time will be subject to an additional $10 late fee.
Contact Brenda Brumfield at 765-751-9128 or email bbrumfield@muncie.com to make your reservations.
#BestChamber Practices: Leadership Racine
The Leadership Racine Program Builds Community Trusteeship Through the Development of Strong, Diverse and Knowledgeable Leaders
This 9-month program is designed to recruit promising leaders and help prepare them for positions of public influence and decision-making in the greater Racine area. The program provides a unique learning environment through a curriculum where participants will:
Strengthen leadership skills
Foster community service
Develop a sense of community trusteeship
THE PROGRAM
On average, 28 individuals are selected each year from a pool of applicants to build a class representative of the greater Racine area. The result is a class of professionals who are ready to hone their leadership skills and talents and connect them to community causes and agencies they are passionate about.
The program is a balanced combination of a 2-day retreat, monthly program sessions and a team project. In September, a mandatory two-day retreat helps participants focus on team building. The retreat is complemented by eight monthly sessions that focus on the significant challenges to the Racine community building community awareness as well as highlighting leadership skills that are needed to be an effective civic leader. Read more and apply: RAMAC
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!
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Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce unveils new CAFB sign
Local donors have raised thousands of dollars in record time in support of the Columbus Air Force Base.
“We were just dumbfounded at how fast this came through," Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce President Joey Bragg said. "Our community truly cares about this base.”
Bragg led the campaign to raise $25,000 for this new sign back in February.
“It was all private donations," Bragg said. "There were no tax dollars that went toward this sign so it was truly a community effort.”
“We are so proud," CAFB Commander Colonel John Nichols said. "As you can tell this is an amazing sign. The sign that was out here, the original one was from 98/2000 era. It was a bit faded. It needed a facelift.”
The new sign is nearly twice the size of the old one.
"Eighty square foot compared to 150 square foot," Bragg said. "This ones LED backlit. You’ll have no problem changing bulbs. On the old one, it was your old fluorescent tubing lights."
Col. Nichols says he’s thankful for the community’s efforts and that this new sign in this location means a lot.
“This is a busy thoroughfare," Col. Nichols said. "It rolls right past the main entrance to Columbus Air Force Base. This sign, the size, the fact it’ll be lit up at night will be a visible public symbol of what’s going on here in Columbus.” - See more at: WTVA.com
Greater Brighton Area Chamber Power lunch will focus on development
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce invites its members and the public to its monthly Power Lunch: University of Michigan Project and Other Development in Brighton “Uptown.” The lunch will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9 at Oak Pointe Country Club, 4500 Club Drive, in Genoa Township. Tony Denton, senior vice president and chief operating officer of clinical enterprise at the University of Michigan, will present an update on the $175 million health center the University of Michigan has announced for Brighton. Mike Craine, managing director of the Livingston County Road Commission, will also be on hand to discuss upcoming road projects on Challis Road to accommodate additional traffic volume. Cost to attend is $25. Register online at www.brightoncoc.org no later than June 2 if you plan to attend. Patch.com
Fairfax Station, Lorton, Springfield, Mount Vernon: Lawmakers Report on 2016 General Assembly at Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Breakfast
Del. Dave Albo (R-42) introduced himself as a rare breed, an elected official in Virginia who happens to also be a Republican.
Albo and four other Virginia senators and delegates agreed on at least one topic during the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce May Business Breakfast, held May 12 at the Belle Haven Country Club: the need to diversify Virginia’s and Fairfax County’s economic base.
#Albo referenced pre-recession northern Virginia as a leader in internet and telecommunications, among other industries.
#In looking to diversify the new economy, Albo said he thinks “the hero in this could be Fairfax,” with a brand new translational medicine facility scheduled to open on the old Exxon property off Gallows Road.
#Albo said Virginia is investing $35 million in the project, and that will require matching.
#WITH A NEW HUB of medicine and technology in place, he said, the regional economy can get “back where we were, as a leader.” Read more: The Connection
#BestChamber practices: Leadership Frankfort program applications being accepted
Leadership Frankfort is building a network of committed, informed and progressive individuals in the Frankfort and Franklin County community. The program is for people who want to learn what makes Frankfort the community it is, and how to become involved in the future of the community. Participants will expand their professional and personal network and make a difference while creating opportunities. They will also sharpen their leadership skills and abilities to maximize their influence and communicate more effectively.
Applications are being taken for the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Frankfort program until Aug. 26. If those interested apply before Sept. 2 they will receive a $50 early bird discount.
Applications may be obtained from the Frankfort Chamber office located at 100 Capital Ave. or online at www.frankfortky.info. For more information, call 502-223-8261 or email the chamber at chamber@frankfortky.info. - See more at: State-Journal
Lake County chamber luncheon: Gurnee police presentation on Homeland Security
Gurnee police will address Homeland Security at a luncheon Friday, June 3. During the event, which is sponsored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, guests will receive a box lunch for $15 and hear about how to identify suspicious activity in the workplace or neighborhoods and when to communicate concerns to law enforcement. The luncheon session is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gurnee police headquarters, 100 N. O'Plaine Road. For information, contact (847) 249-3800. Source: Daily Herald
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