U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly Honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was presented the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise award for his work in Congress in support of pro-growth legislation in a recent ceremony with the Indy Chamber.
Donnelly has continued to support policies that help to make Indiana a more attractive place to live and work. Donnelly’s support of initiatives such as the Indy Chamber’s regional economic development strategy and mass transit show his dedication to the priorities of business development.
“Sen. Donnelly recognizes that business is the backbone of Indiana’s economy, and we at the Indy Chamber appreciate the senator’s continued efforts to make Indiana a prime location for economic growth and entrepreneurial innovation,” said Michael Huber, president and CEO of the Indy Chamber.
“When everyone works together it fosters an environment for Hoosier businesses to create good-paying jobs and economic growth to improve our communities,” noted Sen. Donnelly. “It is an honor to receive the Spirit of Enterprise award, and I will continue working with Indiana’s local chambers and businesses to help grow Indiana and our country’s economy.”
Donnelly was presented the award following a small breakfast with the Indy Chamber and key stakeholders discussing federal legislation and its impact on Hoosier businesses across the state. This will be the second time Donnelly has been honored with this award. He was also honored by the U.S. Chamber in 2013.
The Indy Chamber is the voice of progress and improvement for the Indianapolis region’s business community. Read more: Journal Press and the Register
NEW TEACHER RECEPTION TO WELCOME EDUCATORS TO THE COMMUNITY
Approximately 70 new teachers and staff will join Warren County Public Schools, Randolph-Macon Academy, and other local schools for the 2016-2017 school year. Each year, the Chamber coordinates a reception to welcome them to the community. This event will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd at Skyline High School, 11:30-1 p.m. There are many opportunities to participate in this event. Click here for information.
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!
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Bloomingdale Chamber: Mark your calendar Saturday, September 24, 2016 for the 8th Annual 50 Men Who Cook!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Hilton Indian Lakes Resort
East Event Tent
250 West Schick Road, Bloomingdale
6:00—8:00 pm
Tickets are $30;
Children ages 5-11 are $10;
Children 4 and Under are free
Join us Saturday September 24, 6-8pm as 50 local chefs/cooks provide one delicious night! Enjoy a light-hearted and stomach-filling evening at our 8th Annual 50 Men Who Cook food fest and fundraiser at Hilton Indian Lakes Resort. Local entertainment and great raffle prizes all evening!
Guests: Enjoy crab cakes and cake balls, ribs and roast beef, pots of chili and shrimp many ways, yummy fish tacos and southern bbq – oh my…and much…much more! Enjoy an evening of culinary delight for $30 and choose the best chef in each category where the competition is fierce!
Tickets: Call the Chamber office at 630.980.9082 or click Register to buy tickets: Non-members use non-member portal. Tickets bought online will be available at will call.
Voting: Provide your cell phone number so you can participate in electronic voting via your smart phone!
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce presents the 8th Annual
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (As iron sharpens iron...)
Favorite Quote: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
These words are attributed to the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon, and very aptly applies to how people grow through involvement in the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.
From McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce website – Kay Rial Bates, President
YOU’VE MADE IT TO THE TOP – NOW WHAT?
The Chamber’s CEO Roundtable program offers CEOs and small business owners an opportunity to develop lasting relationships with other company leaders within the community. The program uses structured monthly discussion groups – comprised of a professional facilitator and non-competing business owners, CEOs, general managers or other top-level decision-makers – to provide members access to an intimate pool of business experts. Participants in these informal advisory boards discuss opportunities, challenges, ideas and other issues relative to each individual’s unique business. Once a year, all of the roundtable groups will convene for a shared executive event, such as a special development seminar or leadership retreat.
“I am so pleased to be a part of a
 Chamber CEO Roundtable. In the short time that my group has been together, I have walked away from each meeting with fresh ideas, new perspectives and proactive solutions to issues that arise within my business. I’m confident that my CEO roundtable will provide me with the tools and resources to take my company to the next level. My only regret is that I wish I had signed up sooner. This program has been one of the most beneficial products that I have received as a Chamber member.”
Allison Beers – Owner, Events North
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HOW IT WORKS
- There are 10-12 business principals per group.
- Groups are formed based on non-competitive participants, geographic proximity, size of business and overall compatibility of members (as determined by the Chamber).
- Groups convene once each month.
- Participants are autonomous with respect to discussion topics, location, meeting time/day, direction and meeting agenda.
- Meetings are conversational in nature, generally lasting about 90 minutes.
- Each roundtable is assigned a professional facilitator, who is not allowed to solicit business from his/her assigned group. The CEO Roundtable program is NOT a leads program.
- Because of the sensitive nature of these discussions, all participants must sign a confidentiality agreement.
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment in the CEO Roundtable program is ongoing, with applications accepted and new groups forming throughout the year. Groups will have the opportunity to remix and/or form new groups each January. The program is open to Chamber members in good standing, as well as members of chambers that have ongoing partnership agreements with the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. Those chambers currently include: Kalkaska Area Chamber, Petoskey Regional Chamber, Gaylord/Otsego County Chamber, Charlevoix Area Chamber and Cadillac Area Chamber.
Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:
- Top-level decision-maker for their business (i.e. President, CEO, Plant Manager, etc.)
- Willing to maintain strict confidentiality
- Willing to commit to monthly group meetings
- Willing to actively share and participate with other members
- Willing to provide evaluation feedback when asked to do so
PRICING
- The cost to participate in CEO Roundtable is $225.
To download an application, please click on the following link: CEO Roundtable Application (You may need to save the file to your computer before printing.)
CEO ROUNDTABLE FACILITATORS
- Chuck Curtiss | My Financial Team, Inc.
- Barbara Jordan Ellis | Center for Coaching and Leadership Development
- Karen Ruedinger | Northwestern Michigan College
- Joseph Sanok | Licensed Professional Counselors of NM
More Information: Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky Chamber releases federal agenda ahead of Congressional Forum
Ahead of its inaugural Congressional Forum, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has released a federal agenda detailing the national legislative priorities of the business community.
The Kentucky Chamber not only advocates on behalf of business at the state level, but also in the nation’s capital where congressional and executive-branch decisions have a direct impact on Kentucky businesses.
Leading into the agenda, the Chamber states that free enterprise creates jobs, opportunity and a successful business climate. The Kentucky Chamber seeks to advocate for federal policies that will result in economic growth, fewer government regulations and encourage policymakers to expand – not limit – job growth and economic opportunity through the decisions they make.
Areas of focus in the federal agenda include tax and entitlement reform, health care, education, overtime regulation, energy and environment, international trade, immigration, legal reform and more.
The Chamber’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Ashli Watts, will discuss the the agenda during the Congressional Forum set for August 29 at the Galt House in Louisville.
The event, presented by Pikeville Medical Center, will give the business community access to legislative leaders and a chance to hear detailed accounts of the issues happening at the federal level without leaving the comfort of Kentucky.
Featured speakers will include Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr of Lexington, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth of Louisville, U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie of Bowling Green and retiring U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Hopkinsville. Read more: Lane Report
Citizen of the Year devotes his time to helping Hancock children
Myron Labat, a retired educator and administrator, was saluted Thursday as Citizen of the Year at the 38th annual Hancock Chamber Business & Industry Awards at Hollywood Casino.
The gala drew close to 500 business and government leaders.
Labat was selected by the chamber members from 10 Outstanding Citizens.
Labat is a retired coach, teacher, principal and school administrator of the Bay-Waveland School District. He volunteers with CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. He has been president of the Hancock Medical Center Foundation for three years and helped raise money for medical equipment for the community.
He spends most of his free time helping children, and promoting health and exercise as president of the Bay Rollers Cycling Club. In the past two years, the group has bought 77 bicycles for children.
Members of the Hancock Chamber also selected five Businesses of the Year: The Blind Tiger, Bay St. Louis; Grammy’s Donuts, Waveland; Keesler Federal Credit Union, Diamondhead; Almost Home Catering, Kiln; and Lazy Magnolia Brewery, Hancock County. Read more: Sun-Herald
Kenosha Area Chamber event: ‘All about the barbecue’
Let the games begin.
Dozens of professional and inspiring grill masters square off at the sixth annual Grill Games BBQ Competition & Lakefront Festival on Friday and Saturday (Aug. 26-27) at HarborPark’s Celebration Place, located at 56th Street and First Avenue.
Admission is free.
Grill Games is one of more than 500 worldwide contests sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. About 40 professional and local teams will compete for nearly $10,000 in prize money. A grand champion will be crowned along with individual honors presented for top ribs, chicken, beef brisket and pork shoulder.
“This is all about the barbecue,” Kenosha Chamber of Commerce president Lou Molitor said. “That’s what separates this event from the others.”
Past champions Yellow River BBQ of Plymouth, Ind., and The Smoke Hunters of Minooka, Ill., are entered in this year’s field. Teams fire up their grills from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday with winners announced at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Read more: Kenosha News
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