| Happy Monday, Chamber World! It's going to be a GREAT day! Chamber managed: Indiana INTERNnet to Host Three Summer Networking Events for Interns, Mentors
Indiana INTERNnet, the statewide resource for internship opportunities managed by the Indiana Chamber, will host a series of intern networking events this summer to encourage community engagement.
Interns from organizations throughout Central Indiana are invited to events at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (June 14), Indianapolis Zoo (July 14) and Indiana State Fair (August 5). Each will offer professional development and networking opportunities in addition to time to explore the venues. Parking and admission are free for each event.
In 2015, more than 300 interns participated in Indiana INTERNnet events at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Indiana State Fair.
A feeling of community connectedness is a significant factor in a young professional’s decision regarding where he or she lives and works.
“Retaining talent in Indiana is at the core of Indiana INTERNnet’s mission,” emphasizes executive director Janet Boston. “To complement the real-world experience interns gain on the job, these engagement events provide an opportunity for students to build relationships through networking and develop community pride.”
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (June 14): The event will begin at 9 a.m. (check-in at 8:30 a.m.) with professional development. Following the programming, attendees will be free to explore the museum at their leisure until it closes at 5 p.m. An optional lunch will be served around noon, and guests will have the unique opportunity to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s collections.
- Indianapolis Zoo (July 14): The event will take place from approximately 1-5 p.m. Following professional development programming and zoo experiences, attendees will be invited to enjoy the Animals and All That Jazz concert and food stations from 5:30-8:30 p.m.- Indiana State Fair (August 5): The event will begin at 9 a.m. (check-in at 8 a.m.) with a welcome and networking activity where Peter Dunn (aka Pete the Planner) will speak to attendees. Dunn is an award-winning comedian and financial mind. He is the author of 10 books, and is the host of the popular radio program, “The Pete the Planner Show”, on 93 WIBC FM. Interns will be invited to enjoy the fair at their leisure and participate in an optional social media contest administered by Indiana INTERNnet. The contest will conclude in the early afternoon. Fair bucks will be provided for each attendee to be used at food vendors throughout the fair.
Capacity is limited and registration is required. The reservation deadline is June 1 for The Children’s Museum, July 1 for the Indianapolis Zoo and July 15 for the Indiana State Fair. Contact Katie Coffin to RSVP at INTERNnet@indianachamber.com or (317) 264-7535.
For more information about the Indiana INTERNnet program, visit www.IndianaINTERN.net or call the hotline at 317-264-6852. More: Indiana Chamber Chamber production: Taste of Reston 2016 Needs Volunteers ASAP
The "No. 1 Food Festival in Northern Virginia" wants you to be a volunteer.
Taste of Reston 2016 is just a couple weeks away, and the event still needs people working behind the scenes -- and you can even promote your business in the process, according to a statement.
About 300 volunteers are expected at the event on Saturday, June 18, and organizers are welcoming anyone who is willing to participate -- co-workers, friends and even neighbors.
If you're able to get four volunteers to cover at least one volunteer shift, you'll be officially declared a "team," which means you'll get your company name listed on the event website and signage. You'll also get 12 tickets per volunteer to enjoy the event itself, and a T-shirt for each volunteer.
"Taste of Reston, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and has been voted 'Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival' by Virginia Living magazine since 2012," according to the site. "Join us this June at the Reston Town Center for two days of restaurants and community vendors, live entertainment on three stages, the Family Fun Zone! and our Wine ‘n Dine area." Read more: Patch.com
Hancock Chamber accepting applications for leadership classApplications are being accepted for the Leadership Hancock County 2016-17 class.
The program is managed by the Hancock Chamber, and participants are selected based on their application and leadership potential, and who have time to commit to the program and future community service. The annual fee to participate is $395 per person and partial scholarships may be available.
Participants must be residents of Hancock County or employed in Hancock County and be a Chamber member representative.
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 1 and can be submitted online at hancockchamber.org (under Programs) or can be picked up at the chamber office at 100 Beach Blvd, Suite A, Bay St. Louis.
Details: 467-9048, or email sally@hancockchamber.org. Read more: Sun Herald
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Launches Redeveloped Attraction-focused Website |
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The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County this week launched its newly redeveloped website - kankakeecountyed.org. Among the site's enhancements are:
The site was designed by LinkPoint Media of Bourbonnais, Illinois, and developed by industry-leading economic development software provider Community Systems of Denver, Colorado.
"Our key message to prospective investors in our community," notes Alliance President/CEO Tim Nugent, "is that Kankakee County is industrially vibrant, with significant growth capacity.
"We are well positioned from all angles - geographic, utilities, transportation, workforce, incentives - to attract more advanced food processing, warehouse/logistics, energy projects, metals manufacturing and bioscience to this community," Nugent adds, "and the new website will be a primary means to start those conversations."
Among the fastest growing metros in the Chicagoland region, Kankakee County is situated 50 miles south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 Corridor. Ready access to the interstate, rail, all utilities, fiber and workforce means a diverse business community, including Fortune and Global 500 companies, is able to thrive. Two Enterprise Zones provide property tax abatement, sales tax exemption and other growth incentives.
Kankakee County saw more than $1 billion in capital investment in FY 2014 and 2015.
"With the correct design, development and search engine optimization strategies," explains Alliance Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Lisa Wogan, "an economic development website is the most efficient and effective generator of leads from around the world.
"Our goal is that this powerful tool will help us to reach 25,000 website visits, 100 new qualified prospect conversations and at least 10 site selector visits annually to our community," Wogan adds. More Information: Economic Alliance of Kankakee
Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Profile & Membership Directory
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Profile & Membership Directory is available at the Crossroads Regional Chamber today! Thanks to Sue Reed and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber host: It's fair time in Birmingham
For kids of all ages, the Village Fair marks the true beginning of summer. Coming annually the weekend after Memorial Day, this year marks the 53rd Annual Village Fair, hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. Located in and around Shain Park to the delight of fairgoers, cotton candy-lovers and carnival game fans.
The fair opened Thursday, June 2, at noon, and will run until Sunday, June 5, at 9 p.m. Hours for the fair are Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon until 9 p.m.
The park is full of all kinds of rides, from tame kiddie rides for wee tykes to hair-raising ones for wild teens. Rides include a beautiful merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, giant slide, Freak Out, tea cups, and many others. There are many games of chance, most benefitting non-profit organizations, including Birmingham Youth Assistance, Rotary Club of Michigan, Michigan Birmingham Education Foundation, Julian Boivin Courage for Cures Foundation, Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra, and others. Read more: Downtown Publications
Kyndle tech luncheon to focus on Skype for business
The next Kyndle Tech Tuesday luncheon will focus on Skype for business.
Kyndle will host its Tech Tuesday luncheon at noon Tuesday at in the training room at Kyndle offices on the fifth floor of the Soaper Building at Second and Main streets. It is free to Kyndle stakeholders.
The presentation will be made by Bob Parsons, president and founder of Automated Office Solutions in Evansville. Parsons has been in the IT field for more 36 years and holds numerous IT certifications as well as a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in general management/marketing.
Parsons will focus on four main topics related to Skype that include: Using Skype across different devices, complete meeting solutions, business calls using Skype and security, controls and compliance. At the end of the luncheon Kyndle will give away one free year of Microsoft Office 365. Read more: The Gleaner
Hair apparent: Milton Area Chamber Wally's Music Fest to feature '80s rock
In the '80s, Michael Jordan debuted in the NBA, John Lennon died and the Berlin Wall came tumbling down. Mount St. Helens erupted, and “The Simpsons” first appeared on “The Tracy Ullman Show.”
It truly was a newsworthy time, but all anybody ever wants to talk about is the big hair and rock music.
And that's … just … fine.
Those who grew up in the days after disco remember Kip Winger, Jon Bon Jovi and David Lee Roth, stacks of compact discs and heavy doses of MTV. Our focus was on fun and, aside from not buying stock in Aqua Net, we had very few regrets.
On June 10-11, the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce takes music fans back to the decade of good music and bad fashion choices with the first-ever Wally's Music Fest at Schilberg Park on High Street.
- See more at: Gazette Extra
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