Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions Shows Growth Remained Modest in Late May and June
The Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions (CFSBC) Activity Index decreased to –24 from –21, suggesting that growth in economic activity remained modest in late May and June. The CFSBC Manufacturing Activity Index declined to –28 from –17, while the CFSBC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index ticked up to –22 from –23. Read more
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Madison chamber leader touts Wisconsin's high-tech 'Third Wave'
Starting with his very first interview for the job of president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Zach Brandon made it clear: His was not a traditional plan.
Rather than focus solely on established businesses, Brandon wanted to embrace start-ups, the "scalable and salable" companies, as he called them.
Some called it a flash-in-the-pan strategy. They criticized how he never even mentioned major local employer Oscar Mayer in his vision statement.
But four years later, as Oscar Mayer is closing its Madison plant and moving 1,000 jobs out of town, Brandon's strategy is looking more and more on target. He says start-ups and technology companies have accounted for about 25% of the Madison chamber's new memberships since he took the top job in 2012.
"Madison's self concept is starting to change because the chamber decided we can't follow the business community, we have to lead it," Brandon said.
Now he wants to get the rest of Wisconsin involved. Read more: Journal-Sentinel
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!
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Geneva Chamber presentation: Geneva Arts Fair
Now that it is July, on to the Geneva Arts Fair. Downtown Third Street in Geneva will be transformed into a venue for esteemed artists July 23 and 24. Presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, with assistance from the city, the juried show is celebrating 15 years. Visitors can leisurely stroll and marvel at works from more than 155 fine artists from around the country, who will display their unique oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, captivating sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography.
The expertise and products of Plandscape Inc. will make over the corners of South Third and Franklin streets into a breathtaking display of foliage and color. You won’t believe that this beauty is only temporary.
Geneva Arts Fair is pleased to offer a Patron of the Arts Program, which provides an opportunity to support the arts and the artists who exhibit by buying a purchase award. A purchase award is a pledge to buy an agreed-upon dollar amount of artwork directly from participating artists. More information on this can be found at genevachamber.com/geneva_art_fairs.php. Read more: Kane County Chronicle
House leaders Stumbo and Hoover to discuss politics and policy at Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit
The 2016 House races and what they could mean for 2017 is set to take center stage at the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit as Democratic House Speaker Greg Stumbo and Republican Leader Jeff Hoover are scheduled to speak at the Kentucky Chamber’s Business Summit. Stumbo and Hoover are both confirmed to attend the Kentucky Chamber’s 2016 Business Summit and Annual Meeting (http://www.kychamber.com/BSAM/), presented by Bingham Greenebaum Doll, on July 15.
The two House leaders will participate in a discussion moderated by Jacqueline Pitts, the Managing Editor of The Bottom Line, the news site of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
The Kentucky House of Representatives is the only Democratically-controlled state legislative body remaining in the South, with a slim majority of 53-47. With the smallest majority in years, the Republicans are hopping to gain the seats needed to take control for the first time since 1922. Read more: Kentucky Chamber
Chamber interest: Walker Details Plans For New Indy HQ
Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Partnerships Announced
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Chamber interest: Walker Details Plans For New Indy HQ
Indianapolis-based Walker Information Inc. is planning to pump $11 million into a new headquarters on the city's north side. The company says it will add up to 30 jobs by 2020 as a result.
The business-to-business analytics firm, which currently employs 127, expects the new building to be complete by the end of next year. Walker says the expansion is a result of a need to expand services and boost consulting operations for continued growth.
Chief Executive Officer Steven Walker, whose family founded the company nearly 80 years ago in the Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis, says "Indiana is the ideal place for Walker. The business environment, the caliber of our workforce and the quality of life for our people are just a few of the reasons we choose to do business from our headquarters in Indianapolis. In addition, Indianapolis has become an important center for the emerging measured marketing industry and Walker has been an important contributor to this effort since our humble beginnings in 1939."
Walker's client list includes large companies such as EMC, Sysco, Pepsi and Avaya. The company says the new jobs are expected to pay close to 50 percent more than the average wage in the state.
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has offered Walker up to $455,000 in conditional tax credits. The city of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber's Develop Indy business unit will consider other incentives for the company. Read more: Inside Indiana Business
Chamber interest: Coast Young Professionals Institute: Setting Your Exit Goals
As young professionals, it is vital to already be thinking about and planning for the future. Whether it be for your career or your personal life, future plans and goals are vital for your exit strategy. To educate young professionals on how to be proactive for your future and plan your successful exit strategy, we're bringing the best of the best to our 2016 Coast Young Professionals Institute Series!
Tickets for each session are $5 for Coast Young Professionals members and $10 for potential members. There will be a maximum of 20 registrants for each session and experiences will be highly interactive and participant focused for each session. Individuals who complete each part of the series will receive a certification of completion for the Coast Young Professionals 2016 Institute Series!
Session 2: Setting Your Exit Goals: Getting Where You Want To Be
August 17, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Tulane University in Biloxi
Robert Boone, President & Principal Consultant of RFB, LLC, has over 30 years of increasingly responsible experience and accomplishments in all aspects of human resources. As the featured speaker of this session, Robert will be honing in on the subject of your overall goals. Topics covered will include: what exact goals need to be set, how to set them, and how to execute your plan to achieve them. Read more: Coast Young Professionals
Loudoun Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Partnerships Announced
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and Loudoun Economic Development Authority (EDA) have announced four new Partners for the county-wide Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Loudoun program, an initiative where middle and high school students develop and launch their own business or nonprofit organization.
In its inaugural year, this 30-week program includes in-class instruction, field trips, guest speakers, a trade show and a pitch event with local investors. YEA! Loudoun begins in October at the Mason Enterprise Center – Leesburg and concludes in May 2017 with every student enrolled in the YEA! Loudoun having founded and launched their own legally registered business.
Joining YEA! Loudoun as Partners are Loudoun County Public Schools, the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, the Mason Enterprise Center-Leesburg and Loudoun Youth, Inc. The Loudoun Chamber and Loudoun EDA are co-presenting YEA! Loudoun.
“We are proud to have these four great partners join the Loudoun Chamber and Loudoun County EDA in support of YEA! Loudoun. This is a powerful demonstration of the commitment by Loudoun’s business, education and nonprofit communities to help our students learn the entrepreneurial skills they need to develop and launch their very own businesses,” said Chamber President Tony Howard.
“We believe that our bright and creative kids can conceive business ideas that adults cannot imagine. The resources and guidance offered by this exciting new program will provide our kids with the skills and confidence to turn ideas into viable businesses,” said Brian Chavis, Chairman of the Loudoun Economic Development Authority.” Read more: Patch
Chamber collaboration: Oakland Uncorked to pop off a night of fine wines and culinary feast in Waterford
Enjoy an evening of fun, fine wines and culinary fare at this year’s annual Oakland Uncorked. The event is hosted at the Oakland County Farmers Market located at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township. The event will be held 7–10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5.
“Oakland Uncorked is a fun event that that features fabulous craft beers, wines and food available in Oakland County,” Jeremy Brown, Oakland County Farmers Market manager, said. “At the Oakland County Farmers Market, we feature local produce, plants and artisans, so Oakland Uncorked complements our year-round mission perfectly.”
The open-air atmosphere of the market offers a comfortable and natural setting for Oakland Uncorked.
Local distributors will pour more than 40 of their vineyards’ finest wines for tasting and area restaurateurs will serve their signature dishes, including: Dorsey Schools Culinary Academy, The Holly Hotel, Overtyme Grill, Gino’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, Via Bologna, Heroes Bar-BQ & Brew, Billy’s Tip N’ Inn, White Pine Coffee, Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Wood Grill, So Thai Restaurant, Rangoli, Buffalo Wild Wings, Katherine’s Catering, Maggiano’s Little Italy, IT- Irish Tavern, Fork n’ Pint, Lafayette Market Catering and Huerto Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar.
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The Miles Brown Jazz Quartet will perform and attendees will have the opportunity to speak with local artists and purchase artwork.
Oakland Uncorked is hosted by Oakland County Parks, Clarkston SCAMP and the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds benefit SCAMP, a summer day camp for children and young adults with disabilities. The presenting sponsor is Oakland County Credit Union. Other sponsors include edible WOW, Waterford Township Treasurer, Margaret Birch, Studio 8 Fitness, ATD Solutions, Canterbury on-the-Lake, Clarkston State Bank and Ideas for You. Read more: Oakland Press
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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.
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 chamber publication or map proposal, Contact Town Square Here
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.
Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) by Patrick McGaughey
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#12 Make board orientation mandatory.
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