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Indy chamber part of group pushing for total overhaul of U.S. immigration system
Groups across the country Wednesday pushed for immigration reform. The movement is called The Right to Reform campaign, organized by the New American Economy.
The group released the findings of a new study Wednesday, which argue immigrants play a huge role in Indiana’s economy.
“Immigrants play a key role in the Indiana economy, contributing to industries such as manufacturing, construction,”said Mark Fisher, Vice President of Policy Development for the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
This group, comprised of the Indy Chamber, the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association, the Indiana Builders Association, the Indiana Latino Institute, and the Indiana Farm Bureau, argued laws in the U.S. make it hard for people to hire hard-working immigrants.
That’s why they and hundreds of others across the country have joined the Right to Reform campaign, comprised of a collection of groups looking to overhaul the U.S. immigration system.
“Every year, there’s hundreds of millions of dollars of crops that go unharvested and land that simply does not get planted due to the broken immigration system,” said Megan Ritter, the Executive Director of the Indiana Farm Bureau.
“Throughout our nation’s history, the immigrant community has played a vibrant and important role in the industry, often bringing their trade related expertise and skills to enhance the quality of our work,” said Rick Wajda, President of the Indiana Builders Association. Read more: FOX 59
Greater Louisville Inc. interest: Ideas roll in for Gov. Matt Bevin's red tape initiative
Since Gov. Matt Bevin launched his Red Tape Reduction Initiative three weeks ago, people have submitted around 385 suggestions on regulations that could be revised or repealed.
Public engagement is key for this long-term endeavor, said Jessica Ditto, Bevin's communications director. About half of the recommendations the administration has received so far came from businesses while the rest came from residents and state employees.
Ditto said the Bevin administration wants to eliminate bureaucratic rules that burden businesses but is committed to ensuring the state doesn't drop requirements that protect the health and safety of Kentuckians. State cabinets already are analyzing many of the rules that fall under their jurisdiction.
"Our cabinets are very motivated to deal with these outdated regulations," she said.
The Governor's Office is reviewing submissions from the public as they roll in and sending them to the appropriate cabinet for analysis, said Nate Haney, deputy secretary of Bevin's executive cabinet.
Kentucky has more than 4,500 administrative regulations, so it will take a while to review them all, Haney said. Each regulation will be evaluated based on various criteria, including whether it exceeds federal requirements, what financial impact it has on local governments and how it affects businesses and individuals.
Once a cabinet determines that a rule should be repealed or revised, it can send a recommendation to Bevin's office, Haney said. If Bevin's office agrees, it will send that proposal to the legislative branch for further consideration and approval. At that point, there will be an opportunity for public comment on the potential change.
Kenny Colston, spokesman for the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, stressed the importance of evaluating the regulations in a consistent manner. He emphasized the importance of public input, especially when a rule is eyed for elimination.
Many workers don't know about all the protections they have, Colston said. Unless the government provides opportunities for public comment throughout the review process, they may not realize those regulations are on the chopping block until it's too late.
“When you talk broadly about red tape reduction and getting rid of regulations, every detail is important because a lot of these regulations are in place for a reason," he said. "They protect lives and they protect workers, and every viewpoint needs to be considered … not just, 'Does it make a business owner’s life a tad bit easier?'"
Kentuckians can keep sending in suggestions for this initiative atwww.RedTapeReduction.com.
Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, COO of Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, said it is excited to spread the word about this project because it gives business owners a chance to speak out about rules that are no longer relevant. She cited a rule requiring the use of cast-iron pipes in buildings over 45 feet tall as one example of an unnecessary regulation still on the books. Read more: Courier Journal
Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala
This year the 100th Anniversary of Langley Air Force Base is being celebrated by the City of Hampton and Join Base Langley-Eustis. Langley Air Force Base is one of the earliest military bases in America specifically built for air power. Today Langley is the oldest continually active air force base in the world, and is the oldest airfield in Virginia.
In partnership with the City of Hampton, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala to be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday, September 17, 2016. This is a Black Tie event, which will include cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and keynote speaker General Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle, Commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Full Spectrum – The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will be performing a musical tribute, and DJ Gator will provide the entertainment for the evening. We hope to provide 400 Airmen with tickets to the event, at no charge to them through sponsorships.
Tickets to the Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala are $65.00 each, and can be purchased at http://www.virginiapeninsulachamber.com/events/details/langley-air-force-base-100th-anninversary-gala-6553. For more information visit www.VaPeninsulaChamber.com or contact Jaime Harris at jaime@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8165.
| Chamber Biz Alliance (Arlington Heights, Barrington Area, Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Palatine Area, Rolling Meadows, and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chambers) Summer Networking Event |
Wednesday, August 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM drink 871 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL. 60173 Join the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber Biz Alliance for a summer networking event with 10 plus partnering Chambers Complimentary appetizers and will be served, 1 drink ticket will be included, cash bar thereafter. Click here to download a copy of the registration form. Click here to register for this event. Click here for more information about "drink" in Schaumburg Cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Non-Members. Town Square Publications: Mount Pleasant, WI: Promises made, Promises kept!Mount Pleasant WI Community Development
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Recently, our village teamed with Town Square for the production of our 2016 Community Guide. They exceeded our expectations in customer service and professionalism, and the final product was exceptional. We had editorial control over the copy and were able to choose all the photos used in the publication. For Mount Pleasant, the result was a win-win situation. We have a beautiful Community Guide to showcase our village, and the cost for the village was a no-brainer.
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Chamber Event: Biloxi Seafood Festival Gumbo Championship
WHAT: The Sun Herald Gumbo Championship at the Biloxi Seafood Festival
WHEN: September 11, 2016
WHERE: Biloxi Point Cadet; Highway 90 and 1st Street, Biloxi, MS
WHO: Biloxi Chamber of Commerce
WHY: Winners of the Championship can win cash and bragging rights for the entire year. Participants also get a commemorative Biloxi Seafood Festival T-shirt.
MORE INFORMATION: Participants can compete in teams of 5 in professional or amateur divisions. Please download the application at www.biloxi.org and attend the Competitors Reception, being held on August 17 at the Biloxi Visitors Center at 5:30 p.m. Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, Director, Rachael Seymour says, “Everyone thinks their gumbo is the best and the Sun Herald Gumbo Championship, at the Biloxi Seafood Festival is a great time to prove it!”
Contac: Niki Tillson Telephone 228.604.0014
Email: niki@mscoastchamber.com
Website: www.mscoastchamber.com
Orion Area Chamber Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Orion Area Chamber will host the 2nd Annual Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Expo on Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 5 until 8 p.m., at King's Court Castle at Canterbury Village.
The Expo will include some of the same crowd-drawing features from last year's event such as a Kids on the Move area, a Wellness Card, and a Soup & Stew Stroll. This year, the Chamber is taking things to a new level by offering the "Healthy Taste of Orion," a sampling of local restaurants' most nutritious offerings. Also new this year, the Dessert Dash will allow event-goers to vote on their favorite dessert. All food samples will offer a component of healthfulness such as gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, or organic. Each offering must provide a description of what makes the dessert healthy.
The Chamber is pleased to offer this opportunity to community members seeking guidance on one or more Components of Health: fitness, spiritual/behavioral health, medical health, environmental factors, financial well-being, alternative medicine, nutrition, and family.
Exhibitors will receive a display table to advertise their business as well as their business name listed in the special Healthy Body, Healthy Mind section in the Lake Orion Review and the Oxford Leader prior to the event. Businesses must be registered and paid by August 31st to be listed. Additionally, the first 10 exhibitors to sign up for the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Expo will be filmed for a "Health Minute" video clip to be shared on Orion Area Chamber of Commerce social media.
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"The Best of Peru" Eau Claire Area Chamber Trip
How would you like to spend more than a week taking in some of the wonders of Peru?
You can enjoy The Best of Peru during the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce's annual trip.
President of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Bob McCoy joined Hello Wisconsin Tuesday to talk about this year's trip.
The Best of Peru features stops in Lima, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes.
The trip is scheduled for February 23 through March 3, 2017.
The early bird special is $3,899 if you reservee your spot by October 29th.
The trip inlcudes nine days, seven nights including hotels, meals, day trips, coach transportation from Eau Claire and airfare from Minneapolis.
As of Tuesday morning, there are about 12 of the 40 spots still available. More info: WEAU 13
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