Grand Rapids Area Chamber event: The Courage to Drive Change
If you have driven the kind of substantive change that affects the culture of your community or company, you probably remember a time when someone said your idea was crazy, impractical, scary, or just didn’t make sense.
People who care go first. People who care are on the journey to be what Steve Jobs called “the crazy ones.” If you’re already one of the crazy ones, or are on the journey to become one, join Penny Lewandowski from the Edward Lowe Foundation, an evangelist on driving an entrepreneurial culture, to hear more about what it takes to be the kind of leader who is willing to push forward regardless of the challenges or the chatter.
Recruited to the foundation in 2005, Penny Lewandowski is responsible for developing a strong national presence for the foundation, and for cultivating and managing relationships with the foundation’s external partners in entrepreneurship and economic development. She also leads the efforts to set and drive the vision for the organization’s future.
Recognized as a thought leader in entrepreneurship and building an entrepreneurial culture, Lewandowski is a frequent speaker on new ways to think about economic development – especially how a grow-from-within strategy leads to thriving and sustainable economies. In this capacity, she also represents the philosophies of the National Center for Economic Gardening, led by Chris Gibbons and managed by the foundation.
Previously, Lewandowski led the foundation’s entrepreneurship team in developing and delivering programs that help second-stage entrepreneurs. Prior to joining the foundation, she was executive director of the Greater Baltimore Technology Council and served as director of entrepreneurship and education for the Morino Institute, a nationally recognized entrepreneurship program in Reston, Va. She also directed George Mason University’s Century Club, a group formed to build alliances between the university and business community.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
$25/member, $30/future member or late registration starting Sunday, November 13 (includes hot breakfast)Greater La Porte Chamber: Salute to business luncheon
The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce will host the Salute to Business Luncheon on Nov. 17 at the Silver Palace, 1719 State Street in La Porte. The event will begin with registration at 11 a.m. and lunch and the presentation at 11:30 a.m.
The 13th Annual Salute to Business Luncheon recognizes organizations that have made a significant contribution to the community, based on longevity, growth in employment, physical expansion and economic impact on our community.
The Chamber will also be selecting and honoring the 13th annual recipient of the Corporate Citizen Award. This award will be given to a local business that has made a significant contribution to the well-being of La Porte.
Cost of the luncheon is $30 for chamber members. Registration is encouraged and may be done by contacting the chamber at 219-362-3178. Read more: News Dispatch
Romeoville 2016 Community & Membership Directory
The Romeoville 2016 Community & Membership Directory is available at the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Michelle Jarnutowski, Gina Sopko and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications (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.
Chamber news: Pizza, giving back 'in my nature' for 'outstanding' Naperville businesswoman
Growing up in the Aurelio family, a few things became natural to Celeste Mattern Wagner: Pizza, business and giving back.
The Outstanding Chamber Member award she recently received from the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce shows she excels at all three.
Wagner, a Naperville resident and chamber member since 2011, was honored for her work operating three Aurelio's Pizza restaurants, running her own marketing firm, serving on two nonprofit boards and helping three charities or service clubs.
"Celeste is a perfect example of members who consistently contribute time, talent and treasure," Nicki Anderson, the chamber's president and CEO, said in a news release. "She is committed to this chamber and the community, which is evident in her willingness to step up whenever there's a need."
Wagner says it feels natural to help her community.
"I think it's in my nature. It's the right thing to do," said Wagner, a mother of three sons ages 36, 34 and 13 and a grandmother of four. "It's a way to show gratitude for what you have and to help others. It builds strong communities and connects people."
So, she says, does the chamber.
When she joined in 2011 to promote her Aurelio's shops in Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace and Woodridge, Wagner was put on a chamber "team" designed to allow operators who run various businesses to network and support each other's endeavors.
Wagner joined team "B to B" as its caterer and soon became a co-chairwoman then chairwoman of the group. Managing one team activity -- an annual "FunMattersToo" fundraiser for the Naperville nonprofit KidsMatter -- allows Wagner's planning skills to shine. Read more: Daily Herald
Adele Lyons named CEO of Mississippi Gulf Coast chamber
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has announced Adele Lyons the next Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to accepting this position, Lyons served as the Director of Development and Communication for Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2010. Her experience with overseeing fundraising and grant writing efforts, donor relations, volunteer management, speaking experience, and marketing and communication skills coincide with the qualifications needed to fulfill the Chief Executive Officer position.
Before Habitat, Lyons was the Program Director for the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation from December 2006 to March 2010. Over her tenure, more than 33 proposals were awarded on the Mississippi Gulf Coast totaling over $14 million in grants. Lyons also served as the Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Business Technology Center and the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation from 1991 to 2006.
Lyons’s activities and civic involvement includes multiple leadership roles for organizations such as Chair of the Knight Donor Advised Fund committee, President of the Board of Trustees of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, President of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Business Incubation Association. She has also been a member of the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits Board of Directors, University of Southern Mississippi Foundation Board of Directors, Knight Nonprofit Center Board of Directors, and the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Advisory Board. Read more: Mississippi Business Journal
Baileys Harbor Ranked 13 Most Comfortable City To Visit by Expedia
The Town of Baileys Harbor just earned a comfy recognition from a popular internet travel site. After compiling data from thousands of 2015 Expedia travel reviews, Baileys Harbor was voted the 13th most comfortable city for travelers nationwide. Brynn Swanson, Marketing Coordinator for Baileys Harbor Community Association, elaborated on what makes Baileys Harbor so inviting for tourists.
Baileys Harbor was in fact, the only Wisconsin city to make the list. Swanson adds that five local restaurants will stay open through the winter season and is very excited about what that will mean for the town. More: Door County Daily News
Fredericksburg Chamber: Military Affairs Council Presents Annual Report to the Community; Regional Military Base Commanders Summarize 2016 & Preview 2017
The Military Affairs Council (MAC) of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a year-end Military Report to the Community on November 29 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the J. F. Fick Conference Center located on 1301 Sam Perry Blvd. in Fredericksburg.
Major General Timothy P. Williams, Adjutant General of Virginia will be the keynote speaker, along with four local Base Commanders: CAPT Mary Feinberg, Naval Base Dahlgren; Mr. Pete Sun, Fort A.P. Hill; COL Joseph Murray, Marine Corps Quantico; and CPT Chandler Pearson, Virginia Army National Guard (Fredericksburg unit).
Traditionally held in November, this annual dinner provides participants with brief overviews of the MAC’s recent accomplishments and those of our local military installations. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the role of the military in our region and about how to get involved with the Military Affairs Council.
This event is open to anyone that is interested in and supportive of our local military and the installations located in our region. Online registration is available using this direct link or you may go to the Chamber website: fredericksburgchamber.org. Tickets/Admission: MAC Members - $35; Chamber Members - $45; General Public - $55.
MG Williams has served as Adjutant General of Virginia for two years and was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General at the Virginia Joint Force Headquarters in Sandston, Virginia and is responsible for the combat readiness of units, and the administration and training of more than 8,600 Virginia Army and Air National Guard personnel.
For additional information, please contact Diane Zumatto, Executive Director, Military Affairs Council at dzumatto@fredericksburgchamber.org or 540-373-9508.
Kentucky Chamber: 2017 Legislative Preview Conference will be Dec. 19 in Lexington
Kentucky Chamber: 2017 Legislative Preview Conference will be Dec. 19 in Lexington
Following a contentious election season, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is set to bring experts together to discuss what Kentuckians can expect next at the 2017 Legislative Preview Conference.
The 2017 Kentucky Legislative Preview is a one-day gathering of influential policy-makers in Kentucky who will discuss their plans, priorities and predictions for the 2017 Kentucky General Assembly.
The annual event is set to take place on Monday, Dec. 19 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort in Lexington. Topics to be covered include a federal update, panel with legislative leaders and discussions on health care, labor, education and workforce, criminal justice and much more. Find out more about the Legislative Preview Conference here.
The Legislative Preview provides you with a rare opportunity to hear many of Kentucky’s top public officials discuss their plans, priorities and predictions before the General Assembly convenes in January.
Make sure you are registered for the event here. More: Lane Report
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