Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: Chicago Fed Letter - The Illinois Budget Crisis in Context: A History of Poor Fiscal Performance
Thomas Walstrum
The author looks back at Illinois’s expenditure and revenue performance since the late 1980s to understand the sources of its current fiscal crisis. The article shows that compared with the national average, Illinois used to be a relatively low-expenditure, low-revenue state. This changed in the mid-1990s, when, unlike the typical U.S. state, Illinois began consistently spending more than it brought in. A major contributor to this budgetary imbalance was the accumulation of pension liabilities. Read more: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Joey Bragg no longer Columbus-Lowndes Chamber president
Joey Bragg is no longer the president of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, according to a press release the Golden Triangle Development LINK issued Wednesday.
Bragg, who was hired in November 2014, served his last day Tuesday.
Former Director of Programs and Events Lisa James will serve as interim president until the CLCC board makes a new hire, said Macaulay Whitaker, vice president of internal and external affairs at the LINK. James was first hired by the CLCC in December 2015 and has worked there since January, Whitaker said.
Bragg declined to comment on whether he resigned from the Chamber or was fired. Whitaker also declined to comment on the reason for Bragg leaving because it was a personnel matter.
However, Bragg did confirm he had not secured another job.
"I'm just actively seeking employment, and we'll go from there," Bragg told The Dispatch in a phone interview Wednesday. "I'm just going to let you guys have the release that was sent today because right now I don't want to comment on the situation."
The CLCC and LINK will begin looking to hire a new staffer after the fiscal year closes Sept. 30, Whitaker said. She added the board has not determined which position the new hire will fill.
James was hired as director of programs and events at the CLCC in December 2015 and officially began working in January. She has a bachelor of arts in communication from Mississippi State University and has worked for the CLCC organizing programs focused on youth and adult leadership, education and community development. Read more: Columbus Dispatch
Oswego Chamber, Plainfield Area Chamber Host Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti at Legislative Luncheon Wednesday, September 21
Plainfield Area Chamber joins Oswego Chamber to host the Legislative Update Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at White Tail Ridge Golf Club, located at 7671 Club House Drive, Yorkville, IL 60560
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
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Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
Plans underway for annual Taste of Clarkston festival
Plans are underway for the annual Taste of Clarkston festival Oct. 2, which will feature more than 50 restaurants and exhibitors this year.
M-15, Main Street, will close from Waldon Road to Clarkston Road from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Restaurant booths will line both sides of the street and will offer small portions of their favorite menu items for purchase with Taste tickets.
Free parking will be available at Clarkston Elementary, Clarkston Junior High School, Renaissance High School and Clarkston High School. A free shuttle from these lots to the event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit www.clarkston.org for detour and shuttle maps.
There will be a Kid Zones area that will feature activities, games and entertainment. There will be two music stages on Main Street with many local musicians rotating throughout the day.
Depot Park will feature ARTique, a recycle project based out of Detroit with more than 20 exhibitors displaying and selling antiques and art pieces. The Depot Park gazebo will also include a variety of musicians performing throughout the day.
The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, City of the Village of Clarkston and Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors are hosting the event. Read more: The Oakland Press
Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference & Retreat
September 21 @ 12:30 pm - September 23 @ 12:00 pm
Stay tuned for more information
Keynote Speaker
Frank J. Kenny
Frank is a longtime successful entrepreneur, former chamber member, board member, board of directors chair, and Chamber President/CEO. He now trains and speaks full-time, helping chambers and members with social media, content marketing, digital marketing, and strategic planning.
Frank is a longtime successful entrepreneur, former chamber member, board member, board of directors chair, and Chamber President/CEO. He now trains and speaks full-time, helping chambers and members with social media, content marketing, digital marketing, and strategic planning.
As a former chamber professional, his chamber team was one of the first in the U.S. to embrace content and digital marketing. Within 18 months of launching their innovative campaigns, the membership of that 45-year-old chamber had doubled. He is now a leading educational and motivational speaker and trainer, both online and in person.
While with his chamber, Frank was appointed to the executive committee of his state’s chamber of commerce (AWB) and the board of his state’s chamber professionals association (WCCE). He is a graduate of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy program and serves on the faculty of the Institute for Organization Management (IOM). He has a degree in finance and an MBA. He is the author of three books on social media and digital marketing.
Location
Conveniently located adjacent to the La Crosse Center and within walking distance of Riverside Park, the Radisson Hotel La Crosse welcomes you with an indoor heated pool, on-site dining and scenic views of the Mississippi River. More information: Wisconsin Manufacturing & Commerce
Business Leaders Support School Readiness as Job One for Future Workforce Development
Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William & Prince William Chamber of Commerce host executive briefing on quality early learning
In Virginia, 1 in 8 children enter kindergarten without the basic skills needed to succeed in school. In Greater Prince William, that number is nearly 1 in 7, with over 1,100 children beginning kindergarten already behind.
Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce have partnered to bring Smart Beginnings: Job One, a briefing for business leaders that provides information on the role of quality early learning as the foundation for workforce success. The Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Gregory Family Theatre, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109.
Education and Economic Development are areas that both the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William agree on in terms of importance. Job One is a program of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) that sheds light on the direct link between a strong start in the early years and a vibrant and productive workforce.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Paul D. Koonce, Executive Vice President of Dominion Resources, parent company of Dominion Virginia Power, and CEO of Dominion Generation. Koonce chaired the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Blueprint Virginia process, which identified quality early childhood education as a key driver for workforce success.
“Every company is seeking smart, skilled employees who are well-qualified for 21st century jobs,” said Debbie Jones, President and CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. “Virginia’s business community has long recognized that the talent pool for the future workforce begins with young children who start school healthy and ready to learn.”
Jasper Chamber Will Hold 63rd Annual Meeting
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The Jasper Chamber of Commerce announces that its Annual Meeting will be held as a luncheon for 2016. It will be held on Thursday, September 29th. The location for the 63rd Annual Meeting will be held at KlubHaus 61 at 2031 Newton Street in Jasper. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the meeting, presentations and the keynote speaker.
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce is comprised of Board Members and 2 staff positions. At this time the off-going Chamber President Craig Hanneman will recognize those Board Members and other officers who served under the 2016 term. Craig will also make the presentation of the Annual President’s Community Excellence Award. This award is given annually to an individual in the community who has given of himself/herself in a variety of ways in order to “make a difference.”
The award is always a surprise to the recipient and it is such a great honor to recognize the work of an individual who has contributed to the success of the Jasper community.
The Board of Directors for 2016 also included: Vice-President Alli Tempel, Secretary Kristy Neukam, Treasurer Lesli Graman and Chris Berg, Tom Betz, Tim Gray, Mike Siebert, Brenda Stallings, Laurel Seger, Diann Meneilly-Horney, Brian Hostetter, Julie Dutchess, Anthony Seng, Lori Persohn and the late Judy Pund. In addition to the Board of Directors, the Chamber has two staff positions. These are held by Nancy Eckerle, Executive Director and Tina Vaal, Office Manager. The 2017 Board President, officers and new board members will be introduced and recognized.
The Jasper Chamber is pleased to have representatives of the Jasper Public Library and the Jasper Arts Center give a presentation on the proposed Jasper Cultural Center as the Keynote Speaker(s) for the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about this project as the topic is titled: “The Jasper Cultural Center: Get the Facts.” This is a chance to hear about this project and to learn of the details and the associated costs.
Tickets for the Annual Chamber Meeting are priced at $30 each or tables of 8 for $220. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber office at 812/482-6866 or e-mailing the Jasper Chamber at: chamber@jasperin.org. Deadline for reservations is Friday, September 23, 2016.
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships present: Kentucky P3: Public-Private Partnerships Opportunities and Obstacles
Join us October 27-28, 2016 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa in Lexington for Kentucky P3: Public-Private Partnerships, a conference addressing the opportunities and obstacles facing the Commonwealth. Attend this conference and get an in-depth look at Kentucky's new P3 legislation and what it means for businesses and government entities across the state.
Further details forthcoming.
- SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE -
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Secure your space immediately, and get direct access to professionals from various sectors including, government agencies, law firms, transportation, utilities and construction!
Contact Andrea Flanders, sponsorship development manager, at 502-848-8723 for more information about sponsoring.
Join us October 27-28, 2016 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa in Lexington for Kentucky P3: Public-Private Partnerships, a conference addressing the opportunities and obstacles facing the Commonwealth. Attend this conference and get an in-depth look at Kentucky's new P3 legislation and what it means for businesses and government entities across the state.
Further details forthcoming.
- SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE -
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Secure your space immediately, and get direct access to professionals from various sectors including, government agencies, law firms, transportation, utilities and construction!
Contact Andrea Flanders, sponsorship development manager, at 502-848-8723 for more information about sponsoring.
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Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) by Patrick McGaughey
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#21 Operate on 90% of income
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