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Northern Virginia Chamber Announces 2016 Distinguished Service Awards Winners
Tysons, Va. – The Northern
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber), formerly
Fairfax Chamber, has announced the winners for the 2016 Distinguished Service
Awards. The awards honor individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations
for their service to veterans in the Greater Washington business community.
Nominees and winners were selected by an independent committee and announced
live at the July 19 awards gala at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park.
John C.
Harvey, Jr., Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs for the Commonwealth
of Virginia, presented a keynote address.“We are thrilled to announce winners of our first annual Distinguished Service Awards,” said Jim Corcoran, Northern Virginia Chamber president and CEO. “These companies are true leaders in our business community who have dedicated their time and resources to help veterans succeed.” The Winners are:
More information about the Distinguished Service Awards can be found at www.novachamber.org. Pictures will be posted to the Chamber’s Flickr page. #BestChamber practices: Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber Third Friday Networking Event: The Annual Pass ANNUAL PASS – $150
For a one-time fee $150, your business is issued an Annual Pass which reserves your spot at this monthly luncheon.
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Romeoville 2016 Community & Membership Directory The Romeoville 2016 Community & Membership Directory is available at the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce today! Thanks to Michelle Jarnutowski, Gina Sopko and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!  Town Square Publications (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. Jasper Chamber Event: Women Empowering Women Group to Gather August 10
The Dubois County women’s leadership organization, Women Empowering Women (WEW), will hold an hour-long membership session on Wednesday, August 10, at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center, 1029 Kundek Street in Jasper beginning at 11:45 am. This event is open to all current WEW members. Members are encouraged to bring guests to participate in this month’s session and learn about membership.
Advanced reservations are required for members and guests and should be made by calling the Jasper Chamber of Commerce at 812-482-6866 or by emailing chamber@jasperin.org by
Friday, August 5th. The cost for lunch is $5.00 per person and is payable at the door.
The featured program will focus on networking and communicating and is entitled
“Let’s Connect…Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.” Sandy Smith, Vice President of Information Technology (IT) for Kimball Electronics and a John Maxwell certified coach, trainer, and speaker will lead participants in activities which will provide tips and techniques for effectively communicating.
The WEW organization meets six times a year. The additional programs for the 2016 meeting series include: October 12: Whole Person…body, mind, heart, soul and December 7: Year End Inspiration.
The mission of Women Empowering Women is to inspire women in business to reach their highest potential by instilling confidence, building networks, and promoting community in Dubois County. Membership is open to any woman in business who lives or works in Dubois County.
For more information about WEW and to access a membership application, visit the organizations’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Women-Empowering-Women-WEW/1585500421736209.
RSVP to the Jasper Chamber of Commerce at 812-482-6866 or chamber@jasperin.org. Lunch $5 per person—payable at the door.* Chamber Chuckle - Wacky Wednesday Weirdest Chamber Requests Do you have whale watching there? (Shawano County, Wisconsin) Brynn Swanson resigns as coordinator of the Baileys Harbor Community Association (BHCA); will continue as part-time marketing coordinator
Brynn Swanson, who has been the coordinator of the Baileys Harbor Community Association (BHCA) for the past 4½ years, announced at the (Baileys Harbor Town Board) meeting that she had turned in her resignation due to an unnamed incident that took place during the Fourth of July event the association puts on.
“I had an unfortunate experience on the Fourth of July and kind of lost my interest in doing this,” she told the board, saying she met with the BHCA board last Thursday and told them of her decision.
“The board asked me to consider staying on,” she said. “I am going to stay on part-time just to do the marketing. I do not wish to have any contact with any vendors. I do not want to be in the public eye.”
She said the board decided to split her job into three positions. Swanson will be the part-time marketing coordinator. Another person will be hired to run the visitor center from April to October, and a third person will be hired to serve as event coordinator.
Saying her term as coordinator will end on Aug. 1, Swanson said, “I am confident with the work we’ve all put into place, it will continue to be good.” Read more: Door County Pulse
Greater Springfield Chamber, LLCC launch business internships for minoritiesA three-year pilot project of internships for minorities at local businesses begins this fall at Lincoln Land Community College. The OPEN DOOR program, funded by a $285,000 commitment -- $95,000 a year for three years -- from The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Q5 economic development program, initially will focus on African-American male students in business-related courses, according to organizers. Work has begun to hire a program coordinator and on selection of the first group of 20 to 30 students. The LLCC program is a spin-off of a similar "Grow Our Own" minority recruitment program begun a little more than two years ago at engineering and consulting firm Hanson Professional Services of Springfield. "We're hearing from a lot of folks who would like to be a part of this," said chamber president and CEO Chris Hembrough. "We believe this will help with retention of sharp, rising students here in our community if they build that relationship with local companies." He said the decision to focus the initiative on African-American males was made in consultation with LLCC and local school districts. The program, he added, could eventually be expanded to other minority students and women. LLCC vice president of student services Lesley Frederick said the school has begun screening potential students for internships in a variety of fields from banking to internet technology. She said it's possible some of the internships would be paid, but it's not a requirement. "It would go along with the academic year," Frederick said. "We'll be supporting them though the academic programs, depending on what their goals are." Frederick said the internships would continue through two-year academic programs, as well as for students planning to transfer to a four-year college. Read more: State Journal Register Area Development Partnership (Hattiesburg) holds annual luncheon
The Area Development Partnership held its annual appreciation luncheon Friday.
Nearly 300 folks were in attendance at Southern Oaks, and the luncheon was about honoring the 850 plus members, ranging from Mom and Pop shops to multi-national corporations.
Awards were given out to individuals and businesses for service and spirit, as well as a Newcomer award given for dedication and engagement.
The keynote speaker was C-SPIRE President and CEO Hu Meena, who spoke about the company's future as an internet provider and the cellular service industry.
“We're about helping local companies grow and prosper, and recruiting new companies from around the world,” ADP President Chad Newell said. “Our unemployment rate is down to 4.6%. We've had 1600 net new jobs in the last 12 months. That's a 2.6% increase in our employment base, which leads the state of Mississippi.”
Newell also said that he believes that the local economy is robust and flourishing. Read more: WDAM 7Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Membership Directories
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Cindy Thrasher, a management consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Western Kentucky University will be at the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 19. The mission of the SBDC is to provide confidential one-on-one counseling at no charge for area business owners and those desiring to start a small business.
The WKU Small Business Development Center is committed to helping small business and entrepreneurs in the area. For the past 30 years, the highly trained staff has been assisting small businesses in South Central Kentucky with starting, financing and growing their business.
All of their services are free, confidential and professional. Their current consultants combine both formal and practical experience in business. Collectively they have more than 40 years of hands-on business experience. In addition, each of the consultants has actually started and managed their own small business.
They are able to draw upon their formal education, training and business experience to give you the small business help needed. Call the chamber office at (270-651-3161 to make an appointment for your free consultation. Read more: Glasgow Daily Times
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