Monday, August 1, 2016

Hobart Chamber, and Crossroads Chamber Celebrate New Island Renovations; #BestChamber Practices: McLean County Chamber of Commerce: 2016 ATHENA Leadership Award® Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Commitment); Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Commitment); Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide; #BestChamber practices: Hopkins County chamber: Locate Your Business in Hopkins County, Kentucky; Seabees help repair century-old Ocean Springs depot; Frank Tamberrino, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce: Hello Harrisonburg; #BestChamber practices: Sheboygan Chamber: Someplace Better Tour returns;

Happy Monday, Chamber World! It's going to be a GREAT week!


Hobart Chamber, and Crossroads Chamber Celebrate New Island Renovations
Zao Island has served as the home of fun in Northwest Indiana for years. Whether it’s hosting a company picnic or a birthday party, Zao Island has played an instrumental role in the lives of many citizens in the region. On the evening of Monday, July 26, the staff of Zao Island teamed up with the Crossroads Chamber of Commerce and the Hobart Chamber of Commerce in celebration of their new renovations. A brief networking session was followed by a ribbon cutting.
Debbie Ogden, Director of Sales & Events at Zao Island, said, “Today we are thrilled that the Crossroads Chamber and the Hobart Chamber have come together to celebrate the opening of the new and improved Zao Island! We’ve extended an open invitation to all Chamber members to visit our facility and network with other members, as well.”
Zao Island is celebrating its 27th year in providing fun for family members of all ages. Voted #1 in Northwest Indiana Entertainment and awarded Best Pizza in Porter County by Valparaiso University, Zao Island has become a household name. Its attractions include two mini golf courses, laser tag, Go-Karts, Colada's Restaurant, the game room, live alligators, batting cages, a giant slide, and lastly, a bounce house.
Owner Ryan Wright said, “There have been so many developments with Zao, so Debbie came up with the idea to showcase our new changes! This event is great because it’s wonderful to see everybody get together and gives us a chance to show off the new place to those who hasn’t seen it. We also get the opportunity to work with the chambers more.”Chambers of Commerce throughout the region often partner up in celebration of the success of organizations. After talking to several members, it was evident that their main goal is to make for a stronger Northwest Indiana community. The chambers work both independently and collectively to encourage the business community to work together. Both the Crossroads and Hobart Chambers serve as an inclusive entity in their communities.
Hobart Chamber Executive Director Lisa Winstead said, “The Hobart Chamber takes a regional approach. It’s important from us to support other chambers within Northwest Indiana. It benefits the whole community. The event today celebrates the successes of Zao Island, and we’re proud to be here in support of them.”
Often times, these chambers do not represent one town or area exclusively. A great example of this is the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, the idea of merging the Greater Crown Point Chamber of Commerce and Merrillville Chamber of Commerce arose. In 2010, this idea became a reality. By merging the two chambers together, it became more inclusive and had the ability to connect more people. Not only was this a great asset for networking, but it became a power-house chamber. Read more: La Porte County Life
#BestChamber Practices: McLean County Chamber of Commerce: 2016 ATHENA Leadership Award® 
The ATHENA Leadership Award®, presented by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, is presented to a woman or man who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

 AWARD CRITERIA

 The McLean County Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership Award® recipients must meet the following criteria:
1. Has achieved the highest level of professional excellence.
2. Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
3. Actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.

 COMPLETING THE FORM
Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award® must be submitted using this nomination form by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Only one nomination form per nominee will be accepted.

 Prior to completing this form, please submit your intent to apply with the name of your nominee via email to jessica@mcleancochamber.org by July 29.

 **Helpful Tip: download and save a separate copy of the nomination form as you draft your responses and complete the online form when ready to submit your nomination.

 Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Commitment)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
#BestChamber Practices: Young Professionals of Rochester (YPR)

 Wednesday August 10, 2016 9:00 AM -

 Grand Traverse Pie Company - 6920 Rochester Rd. - Rochester Hills

 The Young Professionals of Rochester (YPR) will consist of Chamber members who are under 40 years of age or businesses that have been operating for less than five years.

There will be five divisions of Young Professionals of Rochester including -

Professional Development
Social Networking
Mentoring Programs
Special Events
Civic/Philanthropy

 Anyone in the greater Rochester area is welcome to join. Participants must be a chamber member in good standing. Business membership rates vary and student membership in the chamber is available for $75 annually and not only includes access to YPR but also the many benefits membership in the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce has to provide.

There is no charge to attend. Register


Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide

 The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide  is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Mike Kuhns, Suzy Johnson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Virginia Peninsula Chamber 
Town SquarePublications  (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.



#BestChamber practices: Hopkins County chamber: Locate Your Business in Hopkins County, Kentucky
The Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce works with local and state government and economic development organizations to encourage companies and entrepreneurs to invest in our area.
Benefits of locating or starting a business here include:
  • Low utility costs
  • A ready workforce - we are an official Work-Ready Community
  • The most up-to-date education and training facilities
  • Accessibility – by road, rail, air, or barge
Learn more about doing business here! Visit the web sites listed below, or contact the Chamber for more information.
Entrepreneurs
Small business has a big impact on local economy. The Chamber regularly offers programs and seminars to help small business owners gain the information and management skills they need to be successful.
In addition to the Chamber, many regional, state, and federal organizations work to encourage entrepreneurial development and growth, including:
With a diverse economy based on healthcare, mining, manufacturing, and education, as well as thriving tourist, retail, and restaurant industries, Hopkins County is fertile ground for entrepreneurs ready to plant great ideas. More Information: Hopkins County Chamber

Seabees help repair century-old Ocean Springs depot
A century old building in Ocean Springs is getting some updates with help from military personnel.
The city’s historic train depot houses the Chamber of Commerce and a gift shop.
But the building has damage from rot and decay. WLOX-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2aelBB2 ) the city is working to fix the building up with the help of Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27.
The Seabees are building a new wheelchair ramp and replacing rotted boards all around the building.
Lt. Matt Catanese says the volunteer work enhances the relationship between the city and the local Seabee base.
“We’re not just stationed here. Our families live here as well. We’re part of the Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson County areas. So, we like to get out and let them know that we’re not just here because we have to be, because the government says so. It’s because we like to be a part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast as well and do our part,” said Catanese.
Cynthia Sutton, executive director of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, said the project is a way to bring the community together while making much needed repairs to an important city fixture.
“We are definitely delighted to have the Seabees here. It just is a great partnership and it shows community involvement. Without them we probably couldn’t do as much as we’d like to do,” said Sutton. Read more: Washington Times

Frank Tamberrino, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce: Hello Harrisonburg

 Frank Tamberrino, Director of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, sets the context for this week’s theme: Destination Innovation. Frank talks about his career in economic development, the beginnings of the Shenandoah Valley Innovation Council, and overall business climate in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. We focus on the recent history of a renewed collaborative focus on promoting innovation in this area, including recent Start-Up Weekends (3-day business plan competitions) that produced viable businesses such as Feed the Fire and Bid Wrangler.


 Listen to the 30 minute Radio Podcast Here: Hello Harrisonburg

 The Frank Tamberrino Shameless Plug
Support the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce by becoming a member!

Hello Harrisonburg Listener Thank You Gift

Join the Chamber as a NEW member, get a 16-month membership for the price of 12!  So, if you join as a new member, your renewal won’t be due until 16 months from now.  Available only to the first FIVE new members that contact Frank and mention the Hello Harrisonburg Podcast!  Call the Chamber and ask for Frank: (540) 434-3862.

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#BestChamber practices: Sheboygan Chamber: Someplace Better Tour returns

The Someplace Better Tour for HR Professionals, Recruiters and Realtors will return Aug. 16-17.

Sponsored by the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce, the recruiting tool teaches local human resource professionals, recruiters and realtors about Sheboygan County and all it has to offer. It also provides sales and marketing training to help sell it.

Participants engage in networking activities the evening before to establish relationships. The next day, they visit local attractions, meet with community leaders and learn about topics deemed important to newcomers.

Several months in 2015 were spent hosting focus groups and listening to area newcomers of different ages, educational levels and cultural backgrounds to learn their concerns. Armed with this knowledge, the first pilot tour was created in August 2015. It was later renamed the Someplace Better Tour and expanded to include realtors.

Newly relocated employees sometimes struggle with finding their place in the community and the tour - with its focus on community activities, arts, culture, schools and housing options - provides a view of the community.

For more information visit www.sheboygan.org or email carissa@sheboygan.org. The tour is limited to 45 participants and the deadline to sign up is Aug. 10. Read more: Sheboygan Press


Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Membership Directories, Community Profiles, Re-Location Guides and Custom Maps

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