Rapid City Chamber: Black Hills Air Service Summit
Wednesday, September 28, 9 to 11am or 1 to 3pm
Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn – Black Hills Ballroom
Interested in learning how we can continue to expand air service for the Black Hills region?
Join us for the opportunity to hear from two nationally recognized aviation industry experts, while sharing your thoughts and ideas on this topic at an interactive, hands-on summit. Click here for Info
Jeffrey Hartz has 13 years of airline planning and air service development experience. He brings hands-on experience in all facets of airline planning, including market analysis, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, scheduling, pricing and revenue management. Jeffrey's airline background includes working in strategic planning, scheduling and marketing in management roles at American Airlines/American Eagle Airlines, Big Sky Airlines and Mesa Air Group. Jeffrey has bachelors and two Masters Degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is a certified Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor.
Faye Malarkey Black is President of the Regional Airline Association, a trade association representing North American regional airlines. Ms. Black oversees daily operations of the Association, develops and executes policy and business objectives, and serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization before Congress, government agencies, industry stakeholders and other partners, and the news media. Ms. Black is dedicated to promoting and advancing a safe, reliable, and robust regional airline industry.
Please RSVP right away as attendance is limited to the first 100 attendees.
RSVP to the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce at 605-343-1744.
The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber is looking to add volunteers to our Santa Parade Committee
Join the FUN COMMITTEE!!
Do you want to be involved in something that brings joy to so many people of all ages and walks of life?
Come plan the Santa Parade with other fellow chamber members.
We meet once a month for a couple months and then twice a month for a couple more.
We could use your ideas in making this even bigger and better this year.
If you think you might be interested, call Janine at the office at 531-5990 and let us know what would work for you. More information: Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Regional Magazine Now Available!
The region’s #1 resource on local business, community groups and important community information is now available to local residents. Produced annually by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC), the Barrington Area Regional Magazine & Resource Directory provides community profiles, contact information for local leaders, and a comprehensive list of local business, non-profits and community groups as well as a host of other resource information.
“BACC is the go-to resource for local information,” said BACC President/CEO Suzanne Corr. “We respond to over 6,000 phone calls a year; thousands of website requests, and hundreds of walk-in inquiries from local professionals and residents each year. Our Regional Magazine is published annually as a handy guide to our communities. Our mission is to encourage residents to shop, support and participate locally.”
The 2016-2017 edition of the magazine features profiles of passionate business leaders who invest in our community and a new dining guide that is a valuable resource to neighbors in our region. It is available throughout the year in key locations such as the Village halls, the Barrington Area Park District, the Barrington Area Library, the Chamber office, and various businesses in the community. The Barrington Area Regional Magazine & Resource Directory is also distributed at large community events throughout the year and is part of the BACC Welcome Neighbor bags. It has been direct mailed to nearly every mailbox in the 60010 area code; reaching over 20,000 residents and businesses.
BACC is the largest business organization in our region with over 840 members and offers nearly 200 networking events each year to help members build relationships that lead to business. BACC offers an aggressive marketing program for members, giving them free listings in the Regional Magazine & Resource Guide, as well as a second publication, the BACC Community Guide, delivered in January.
In addition to the printed version, the BACC website, www.BarringtonChamber.com, offers the complete guide online for convenience and tech savvy readers. For information on Chamber resources, feel free to call the BACC office at (847) 381-2525, or visit our website.
New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map
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The New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map is available at the New Castle-Henry County Chamber today! Thanks to Missy Modesitt, Mary Campbell and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce “first class” corporate citizen: Bernie Reed’s mettle lifts Reed’s Metals to new heights
A pair of hand shears and a forklift.
With little more than those two items, Bernie Reed launched his metal roofing and building manufacturing company in a minuscule 8-foot-by-12-foot shed 18 years ago in Monticello.
To say Reed started Reed’s Metals from scratch might be an understatement. More like bare bones, according to him.
Today, Reed’s Metals employs 250 and recently announced a $3 million expansion that will allow the company to service 48 states. Now headquartered in Brookhaven, Reed’s currently offers eight locations scattered among six states: Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee and Arkansas.
But Bernie Reed’s personal journey in the metal roofing industry actually began in Florida. The son of a seasonal migrant worker, Reed grew up watching his father work 14-18 hour days managing tree planting crews. The Reed family lived on the road, from Florida to Montana to Washington, and wherever the reforestation work took them.
“My dad was a go-getter,” said Reed. “I learned about work, and how to work from him. The way he communicated with his team and how to handle the finest of details made an impression.”
He moved to south Mississippi in his early 20s to start his own reforestation business. The work was seasonal and Reed figured he needed a back-up plan.
In 1998, the idea for Reed’s Metals was born. Goodbye, pine seedlings; hello, hand shears.
“I started with one employee and promised him three months salary and a small commission,” said Reed. “We soon got our first shipment of metal from Kentucky and it took us four hours to unload the truck.”
Nearly two decades later, Reed’s Metals is expanding in two phases because the company has been unable to keep up with demand. The first phase will concentrate on producing more component materials such as roofing, support beams, insulation, roll-up doors and metal trusses.
Phase two involves the construction of a $2 million, 48,000-square-foot building in Brookhaven that will feature overhead cranes. Six hundred feet long, the structure will be fully automated and allow better efficiency, said Reed.
Like many self-made entrepreneurs, Reed credits hard work and detailed customer service for the success his company has enjoyed.
“This business is about paying attention to small details and listening to what the customer wants,” Reed said. “I truly believe it sets us apart from our competitors. Hard work, vision and hiring the right people…all of those qualities have contributed to where we are today.
“You have to work hard to get where you want to be. Be patient and just keep grinding away.”
For Reed, small details aren’t just lip service.
A licensed pilot, Reed locates his out-of-state stores near the local airport so he can make the most of his visits. At the Brookhaven location, customers are always welcomed at the front door by a ‘greeter’ who’s quick to offer a cup of coffee or bottle of water.
Garrick Combs, executive director at the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Foundation, says Reed is a “first class” corporate citizen.
“(The company) has an enormous impact on the local economy and with the impact of a large manufacturer,” Combs said. “Reed’s Metals supports the Ole Brook Festival, our chamber of commerce and retail events such as Girls’ Night Out, and our legislative affairs programs. We could not be more proud to be the home for Reed’s Metals, and thank them for all they do to support our economy and community.”
Reed, whose favorite book is Dave Ramsey’s “EntreLeadership,” says consistency is essential in any business, whether you’re forging metal roofs or selling chocolate chip cookies.
Occasionally, Reed will pull out that first pair of hand shears as a reminder of where he’s been. Read more: Mississippi Business Journal
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has changed the name of one long-time event and added a fun new twist. Formerly known as State of Prince William, the newly formatted Direct Access: Conversation with Local Leaders will be held on Thursday, September 29 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Red Rose Event Center (9705 Liberia Avenue, Suite 101; Manassas, VA 20110). Tickets to the luncheon are $40 for members of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and $55 for non-members. All are welcome.
“State of Prince William has always been a popular event for us, offering our members a look at how the three municipalities we serve—Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park—work together. Direct Access represents a change in format aimed at making the event more interactive. Audience members can expect to not only gain insight but also to find answers for their concerns in real time,” says Chamber President & CEO Debbie Jones. She went on to say that the business community has a “responsibility to work side-by-side with local governments to improve the economic climate and enhance the local quality of life if they want to see their businesses thrive.”
So what is Direct Access? In simplest terms, it is a conversation between the business community and top local elected officials sitting on the “celebrity panel.” This year’s panelists are Chairman Corey Stewart of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Mayor Hal Parrish of the City of Manassas and Mayor Frank Jones of the City of Manassas Park. The program is modeled after the old game show, “What’s My Line?” Guided by host Jim Aram-- a member of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation -- audience members will trade questions with the panel on subjects such as challenges to business growth, economic development, workforce development and quality of life issues. In turn the panelists will ask questions to find out more about the audience member’s role in the community and how local government can better serve the community. Participants will have the chance to win prizes for bringing their questions to the panel.
Chamber Director of Government Relations, Brendon Shaw, likens the program to a town hall meeting saying, “We want our members to have fun with this event. That’s why we have added the gameshow-style theme this year. We also want our members to take ownership of this program because this is their Chamber and their community. Submit questions that you want our panelists to answer. Whether you are a business owner, community volunteer, or an employee who also happens to live nearby, Direct Access provides an opportunity for you to get involved in the political process in a new and interesting way.”
Shaw is accepting questions for the celebrity panel prior to the event. Questions will be selected to represent a broad array of interests and perspectives. Potential registrants should email their questions to bshaw@pwchamber.org. Event registration is available online at PWChamber.org or by calling 703-368-6600.
Sponsors for Direct Access: Conversation with Local Leaders include: Novant Health UVA Health System; QMT Windchimes; Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC; InsideNOVA-Prince William and Transurban (the Prince William Chamber’s Advocacy Vision Partner).
Sullivan University Opens Northern Kentucky Center for Learning
Marshfield Chamber news: Round Barn source of pride for local community
On Wednesday night the Central Wisconsin State Fair hosted the 100th Anniversary Re-dedication of the Round Barn.
The event featured many speakers including Adam Fischer, executive director of the Central Wisconsin State Fair, Scott Larson, executive director of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Rep. Bob Kulp.
The event ran about an hour long and a ribbon cutting took place outside before guests moved inside the barn to have a series of speeches.
Fischer said that the re-dedication was not only a testament to the round barn's past but also to its future and called the building standing strong after 100 years a boon for the agricultural community as well as the Marshfield community. Read more: Marshfield News Herald
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With little more than those two items, Bernie Reed launched his metal roofing and building manufacturing company in a minuscule 8-foot-by-12-foot shed 18 years ago in Monticello.
To say Reed started Reed’s Metals from scratch might be an understatement. More like bare bones, according to him.
Today, Reed’s Metals employs 250 and recently announced a $3 million expansion that will allow the company to service 48 states. Now headquartered in Brookhaven, Reed’s currently offers eight locations scattered among six states: Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee and Arkansas.
But Bernie Reed’s personal journey in the metal roofing industry actually began in Florida. The son of a seasonal migrant worker, Reed grew up watching his father work 14-18 hour days managing tree planting crews. The Reed family lived on the road, from Florida to Montana to Washington, and wherever the reforestation work took them.
“My dad was a go-getter,” said Reed. “I learned about work, and how to work from him. The way he communicated with his team and how to handle the finest of details made an impression.”
He moved to south Mississippi in his early 20s to start his own reforestation business. The work was seasonal and Reed figured he needed a back-up plan.
In 1998, the idea for Reed’s Metals was born. Goodbye, pine seedlings; hello, hand shears.
“I started with one employee and promised him three months salary and a small commission,” said Reed. “We soon got our first shipment of metal from Kentucky and it took us four hours to unload the truck.”
Nearly two decades later, Reed’s Metals is expanding in two phases because the company has been unable to keep up with demand. The first phase will concentrate on producing more component materials such as roofing, support beams, insulation, roll-up doors and metal trusses.
Phase two involves the construction of a $2 million, 48,000-square-foot building in Brookhaven that will feature overhead cranes. Six hundred feet long, the structure will be fully automated and allow better efficiency, said Reed.
Like many self-made entrepreneurs, Reed credits hard work and detailed customer service for the success his company has enjoyed.
“This business is about paying attention to small details and listening to what the customer wants,” Reed said. “I truly believe it sets us apart from our competitors. Hard work, vision and hiring the right people…all of those qualities have contributed to where we are today.
“You have to work hard to get where you want to be. Be patient and just keep grinding away.”
For Reed, small details aren’t just lip service.
A licensed pilot, Reed locates his out-of-state stores near the local airport so he can make the most of his visits. At the Brookhaven location, customers are always welcomed at the front door by a ‘greeter’ who’s quick to offer a cup of coffee or bottle of water.
Garrick Combs, executive director at the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Foundation, says Reed is a “first class” corporate citizen.
“(The company) has an enormous impact on the local economy and with the impact of a large manufacturer,” Combs said. “Reed’s Metals supports the Ole Brook Festival, our chamber of commerce and retail events such as Girls’ Night Out, and our legislative affairs programs. We could not be more proud to be the home for Reed’s Metals, and thank them for all they do to support our economy and community.”
Reed, whose favorite book is Dave Ramsey’s “EntreLeadership,” says consistency is essential in any business, whether you’re forging metal roofs or selling chocolate chip cookies.
Occasionally, Reed will pull out that first pair of hand shears as a reminder of where he’s been. Read more: Mississippi Business Journal
Prince William Chamber Presents Direct Access: A Conversation with Local Leaders: A Municipal Themed Gameshow-style Event
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has changed the name of one long-time event and added a fun new twist. Formerly known as State of Prince William, the newly formatted Direct Access: Conversation with Local Leaders will be held on Thursday, September 29 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Red Rose Event Center (9705 Liberia Avenue, Suite 101; Manassas, VA 20110). Tickets to the luncheon are $40 for members of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and $55 for non-members. All are welcome.
“State of Prince William has always been a popular event for us, offering our members a look at how the three municipalities we serve—Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park—work together. Direct Access represents a change in format aimed at making the event more interactive. Audience members can expect to not only gain insight but also to find answers for their concerns in real time,” says Chamber President & CEO Debbie Jones. She went on to say that the business community has a “responsibility to work side-by-side with local governments to improve the economic climate and enhance the local quality of life if they want to see their businesses thrive.”
So what is Direct Access? In simplest terms, it is a conversation between the business community and top local elected officials sitting on the “celebrity panel.” This year’s panelists are Chairman Corey Stewart of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Mayor Hal Parrish of the City of Manassas and Mayor Frank Jones of the City of Manassas Park. The program is modeled after the old game show, “What’s My Line?” Guided by host Jim Aram-- a member of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and co-owner of Advantage Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation -- audience members will trade questions with the panel on subjects such as challenges to business growth, economic development, workforce development and quality of life issues. In turn the panelists will ask questions to find out more about the audience member’s role in the community and how local government can better serve the community. Participants will have the chance to win prizes for bringing their questions to the panel.
Chamber Director of Government Relations, Brendon Shaw, likens the program to a town hall meeting saying, “We want our members to have fun with this event. That’s why we have added the gameshow-style theme this year. We also want our members to take ownership of this program because this is their Chamber and their community. Submit questions that you want our panelists to answer. Whether you are a business owner, community volunteer, or an employee who also happens to live nearby, Direct Access provides an opportunity for you to get involved in the political process in a new and interesting way.”
Shaw is accepting questions for the celebrity panel prior to the event. Questions will be selected to represent a broad array of interests and perspectives. Potential registrants should email their questions to bshaw@pwchamber.org. Event registration is available online at PWChamber.org or by calling 703-368-6600.
Sponsors for Direct Access: Conversation with Local Leaders include: Novant Health UVA Health System; QMT Windchimes; Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC; InsideNOVA-Prince William and Transurban (the Prince William Chamber’s Advocacy Vision Partner).
Sullivan University Opens Northern Kentucky Center for Learning
More than 200 Northern Kentucky community, business, government and education leaders gathered here Tuesday for the grand opening of the Sullivan University Center for Learning - Northern Kentucky.
Louisville-based Sullivan University, which has been providing career-based education programs for more than 50 years, expanded to Northern Kentucky earlier this year and will begin offering classes in late September in the former Columbia Sussex building on Grandview Drive, which is adjacent to Interstate 75 in Fort Mitchell.
"What a tremendous turnout," Vicki Berling, director of the Northern Kentucky Center for Learning, said during brief remarks to the crowd. "We are so proud to be a part of the education and business communities in Northern Kentucky and are anxious to begin helping students pursue their career and job goals while helping employers find and keep skilled workers."
Sullivan University is tailoring its initial Northern Kentucky education programs to that are tailor-made for some of the region’s largest industries, including Logistics and Transportation Management; Business Administration; Healthcare Management; Hospitality Management; Conflict Management; as well as all of the outstanding online programs offered by Sullivan University.
Sullivan University, which celebrates its 54th anniversary this year, already has established relationships in Northern Kentucky by forging articulation agreements with the Campbell County, Grant County, Williamstown and Fort Thomas school districts for its renowned culinary program at the National Center for Hospitality Studies at Sullivan University, which allows students to use high-school credits in certain culinary programs toward their degrees at Sullivan.
Sullivan also offers Dale Carnegie Training in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. And it offers a robust online offering of classes and programs, including an executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program that is designed for professionals and students who may be too busy to attend classes.
"When I took this job I heard from the business community the three most important issues in Northern Kentucky are workforce, workforce and workforce," said Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Trey Grayson, who also spoke to the gathering. "Sullivan University is all about workforce development and career-focused education, and we welcome them to Northern Kentucky." Read more: River City News
Greater Lawrence Chamber resource: Historic Base Targeting Entrepreneurs
The revitalization of Fort Benjamin Harrison from a military base to a growing business hub is continuing. The city of Lawrence is marking the official opening today of The Base at Fort Harrison. The coworking space is the result of a public-private partnership with players including the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and Yeager Properties. Organizers say The Base will ultimately house up to 100 members. The opening comes on the same day as the Westfield Chamber of Commerce officially cuts the ribbon on its new office in The Union coworking space.
Lawrence Community Development Corp. Executive Director Chris Barnett says The Base will be a "launching pad for innovative new startups and will lead to a new network of small businesses that will help keep top talent in Lawrence." The Base features services including high-speed wireless Internet, printing and postage as well as access to networking opportunities and and advice from business and planning advisors.
Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessica Tower says there has been "huge demand" for a space of this type for years. She says there is room to expand, either by growing the current building or adding another building. She says The Base will also serve as an incubator for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Lawrence.
The Base is the latest example of the revitalization of historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, which has been ongoing for decades. In addition to the growing business presence, the former base now features business newly-built homes, restaurants and retail. Companies including Bloomerang, Blue Ribbon Transport and Enjoy currently call Fort Harrison home. Read more: Inside indiana Business
On Wednesday night the Central Wisconsin State Fair hosted the 100th Anniversary Re-dedication of the Round Barn.
The event featured many speakers including Adam Fischer, executive director of the Central Wisconsin State Fair, Scott Larson, executive director of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Rep. Bob Kulp.
The event ran about an hour long and a ribbon cutting took place outside before guests moved inside the barn to have a series of speeches.
Fischer said that the re-dedication was not only a testament to the round barn's past but also to its future and called the building standing strong after 100 years a boon for the agricultural community as well as the Marshfield community. Read more: Marshfield News Herald
Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Membership Directories, Community Profiles, Re-Location Guides and Custom Maps
Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues.
Town Square Publications parent company, Paddock Publications, has over 100 years’ experience of print product development and dedicated customer service in communities throughout the Midwest. Our experience allows Town Square Publications to offer you attractive royalty and non-dues revenue share streams, provide direct distribution of your custom designed printed publications, including digital and mobile integration, and all with the quickest turn-around times available in the industry. Town Square also offers multi-media maps in both print and online formats, both with our No-Cost guarantee. More information: Town Square Publications
Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your chamber publication or map proposal, Contact Town Square Here
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