Illinois Chamber
Professional Digest
November, 2016
Champaign County Chamber:
Honor an Outstanding Small Business
Each year, the Champaign County
Chamber of Commerce awards a local business with the Small Business of the Year
Award. The Champaign County Small Business of the Year Award honors an
outstanding small business that has made a significant long-term contribution
to the local community and economy.
Nomination Criteria includes: The business must be a member of the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and located within Champaign County, must be in operation for at least three years, have a solid track record of growth and demonstrated integrity and community involvement, and meet the small business size standards as determined by the SBA.
Nomination forms are available HERE.
The recipient will be named at the 2016 Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Friday, October 28, 2016. Self-nominations are welcome. Previously nominated businesses are eligible for consideration without being renominated; however, previous recipients cannot be nominated. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 30. Late nominations will not be considered. The selection committee and/or the Chamber Board of Directors reserves the right to nominate additional individuals and/or expand the nomination process in the event that an adequate pool of nominations has not been received.
Submit nominations to:
Ariel Short
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
303 W. Kirby Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820.
Nominations may also be emailed to Ariel.
Nomination Criteria includes: The business must be a member of the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and located within Champaign County, must be in operation for at least three years, have a solid track record of growth and demonstrated integrity and community involvement, and meet the small business size standards as determined by the SBA.
Nomination forms are available HERE.
The recipient will be named at the 2016 Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Friday, October 28, 2016. Self-nominations are welcome. Previously nominated businesses are eligible for consideration without being renominated; however, previous recipients cannot be nominated. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 30. Late nominations will not be considered. The selection committee and/or the Chamber Board of Directors reserves the right to nominate additional individuals and/or expand the nomination process in the event that an adequate pool of nominations has not been received.
Submit nominations to:
Ariel Short
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
303 W. Kirby Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820.
Nominations may also be emailed to Ariel.
Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions
(CFSBC) Shows Growth Picked Up in Late August and September
The
Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions (CFSBC) is a survey of business contacts
conducted to support the Seventh Federal Reserve District’s contribution to the Beige Book. The Chicago Fed produces diffusion
indexes based on the quantitative questions in the survey that are released at
3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT) on the same day of the official release of the
Beige Book.
Latest CFSBC Release -
The
Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions (CFSBC) Activity Index increased to
+7 from −16, suggesting that growth in economic activity picked up to a
moderate pace in late August and September.
CFSBC Activity Index and U.S.
Real Gross Domestic Product Growth
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and Calamos
Investments Host 2016 Regional Economic Forecast
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and
Calamos Investments will co- host the Regional Economic Forecast Thursday, Oct.
27, from 7-9 a.m. The event will feature a panel of local and national industry
experts who will share unique insight and analyses of market conditions for the
coming year and provide attendees with economic perspective to help them better
manage their business.
Returning again this year, is financial expert
Terry Savage who will moderate the discussion. Her columns, blogs and TV
appearances have helped Americans make sense of markets and the economy for
years. She is a regular guest on CNN and CBS and has authored two best-selling
books.
This year’s panel includes experts: John P. Calamos
Sr., Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer of Calamos
Investments; Blu Putnam, managing director and chief economist for the CME
group; and Caroline L. Harris, Vice President, Tax Policy & Chief Tax
Policy Counselor for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business
federation.
Nicki Anderson, President and CEO of the
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce believes that with current economic
uncertainty, the distinguished panel of experts will provide valuable insight.
“With Terry Savage returning as our moderator,
she does an exceptional job of working with the panelists to dispense the
information that is important to the future of business,” said
Anderson.
The event will take place at Hotel
Arista at CityGate Centre, located at 2139 CityGate Lane in Naperville.
Registration and a buffet breakfast will be available at 7 a.m., with the
program beginning promptly at 7:30 a.m. To learn more, visit www.naperville.net.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Lake County Chamber
of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory is
available at the Lake County Chamber today! Thanks
to Stewart Kerr, Renee Coco and
the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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.
Effingham County Chamber of
Commerce Manufacturing Day
This week's Effingham County Manufacturing Day
addresses a critical need for local employers by
exposing high school students to viable career options available in
Effingham County. With over 300 students from 17 area schools
participating, we continue to bring business and education together for shared
conversation on this key community need. The Manufacturing Day
Luncheon is open to the business community. Come and interact with your
future workforce and hear from our Ask Joe Panel. (Click here for
registration information.)
On Friday, we continue our
manufacturing focus at the October First Friday Luncheon with a presentation by
ADM on the investment they are making in their Effingham County location.
Manufacturing plays a significant role in our local economy, representing
14% of the county's employment base and 15% of the county's
payroll. Come and learn more about ADM's growing presence in Effingham
County. (Click here for registration information).
A Regional Skills Gap Survey begins
this week to gather data on the skills needed by local employers as well as the
number of jobs employers anticipate needing to fill in the next 12
months. The results of this study will help our Workforce
Readiness Task Force collaborate with education and other local and regional
organizations to develop programs and services needed to support employers and
improve our local economy. More information: Effingham County Chamber
Famous Chamber of Commerce
Quotations: Warren Buffett
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.
#BestChamber Practices: #letsgetlocal: Marion Chamber: Let's Get
Local for the Election
EMPLOYER to EMPLOYEE MESSAGES
Oct. 17 – Kickoff Email
FROM: Employer
TO: Employees
SUBJECT: Let’s Get Local 2016
DATE: October 17
TO: Employees
SUBJECT: Let’s Get Local 2016
DATE: October 17
The Presidential election has taken
up most of the airwaves, and there hasn’t been a lot of talk about all of the
other races taking place this year. Did you know that 45 of the nation’s 100
largest cities are holding municipal elections? And that over 80% of the
country’s State Legislative seats are up for grabs?
While the Presidential contest is
important and the outcome will play a large role in the future of our nation’s
policy, it’s not the only race on the ballot. We know that some of you may be
turned off from politics – we’ve all seen the mudslinging and infighting on
both sides of the aisle. But it’s important to remember, that even if you
uncertain about voting for the presidential candidates, there are a lot of
other things to consider.
Local and state officials have a
direct impact on your daily life. These positions range from Tax Commissioner
to Sheriff and Judge to State Senator. There are over 13,500 school district
governments. And that’s just the start - there’s a lot happening in your county
and state.
So, Let’s Get Local this
year. We hope you’ll vote for everything on the ticket, but if you don’t want
to, that’s okay. You can vote for all or just a few. But, every vote counts and
makes a difference. To learn more, visit www.illinoisprosperity.org
Are you in?
Facebook: We
know that the presidential race has been the major focus this election season,
but there are a lot of other races to consider. Let’s get local this year and
make an impact at all levels of government. You can vote for one race or all,
but make a point to vote this year. To learn more visit www.illinoisprosperity.org #employeesvote
#letsgetlocal
Twitter: Let's get local this election! Maybe the presidential race isn't your thing. But there is so much else on the ballot #letsgetlocal .
Aurora Regional Chamber Fall Member Lunch with Lt. Governor Evelyn
Sanguinetti
Join us for our Fall Membership Lunch on Friday, Oct. 21,
featuring Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti. Sanguinetti has been instrumental in the
governor’s initiatives to reform state government, including efforts in
government consolidation and school funding reform.
She is proud to serve the residents of the State of Illinois as
their 47th Lieutenant Governor. She is a wife, working mother of three, and an
attorney by trade. She was formerly an adjunct professor of law and a Wheaton
City Councilwoman.
Sanguinetti was born to teenage parents in Hialeah, a neighborhood
outside of Miami, FL. Her mother was a Cuban refugee and her father, an
Ecuadorian immigrant. She recalls moving frequently as a child because her
parents were unable to afford rent. While they were of little means, her
parents were determined to give her every opportunity to succeed.
Following graduation from Florida International University,
Sanguinetti moved to Chicago to attend The John Marshall Law School where she
developed an understanding and passion for the law and for Illinois. She soon
joined Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan’s office as an Assistant Attorney
General where she fought to protect the people of the State of Illinois.
In 2010, Sanguinetti suffered an accident while walking on Wheaton
city property. Subsequent medical examinations revealed that she has Multiple
Sclerosis. She vowed to never let her MS stop her. She proceeded to run for,
and win, an election to the Wheaton City Council on a platform of delivering efficient,
streamlined government.
As Lt. Governor of Illinois, Sanguinetti is committed to fighting
for all Illinois residents. She applies the same passion to her role that has
propelled her throughout her life, from humble beginnings in Hialeah, FL, to becoming
Illinois’ first Latina Lieutenant Governor. More information: Aurora
Regional Chamber
Date: October 21, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM CDT
Location: Belle Salle Banquets
920 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60502
Contact: Maureen Gasek 630-256-3182
Email: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
11:30 a.m. - Registration
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
12:40 p.m. - Program
BACC Assist: Barrington
220 Looking for Business Coaches for 5th Grade Fresh INC Entrepreneurial
Program
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC)
is assisting Barrington 220 recruit business coaches for their Fresh INC
entrepreneurial program again this year. The program will be offered in the
district's 5th grade classrooms for the second year in a row. Many
Chamber members volunteered last year to serve as mentors working with the
fifth-grade teams. If you are interested in helping budding young
entrepreneurs develop their business skills, then we'd love to have you be a
coach. The program will run this year from November 1 - December 22 (just in
time for the holidays!)
This program involves a custom created
curriculum that requires students to develop business plans, product, pricing,
packaging, budgets, sales strategies and more. There will be 29 classrooms
involved from all 8 Barrington 220 elementary schools. Each classroom setting
will form and create approximately 3-4 businesses. The business will
launch their products via a virtual marketplace.
During the process, the 5th grade entrepreneur
program relies heavily on the help of local business mentors to act as Business
Coaches to teams of students, a minimum of 29 Business Coaches are needed.
Each "business coach" will be assigned to a fifth grade
classroom. The coach would be asked to come into the school to assist the
teacher in the development of the classroom businesses. Business coaches could
attend approximately 6 of the classroom lessons. All volunteer coaches/business
mentors will be invited to a 2-hour training session. Once the training
is complete, business coaches will work with their teacher to determine dates
for the classroom lessons.
The Entrepreneur Committee is also looking for
general business speakers who could address 5th graders at any of the
participating schools about "building a business," or other related
topics. These presentations will be flexible with dates and times.
If you are interested in serving as a Fresh
INC Business Coach, please contact Suzanne Corr, BACC President at (847)
331-2525, or email her at suzanne@barringtonchamber.com. Please include
your address and cell phone number. If you are familiar with a particular
school or teacher, please feel free to mention them. If you are
interested in being a potential guest speaker, contact Suzanne by October 1,
2016.
Glenview Chamber Surpasses 500 Members
The
Glenview Chamber of Commerce surpassed 500 members this month.
The chamber
has grown 58 percent over the last five years, Executive Director Betsy Baer
said this week.
“Glenview
is a great hometown, with multi-generational family-owned businesses, strong
commercial and service sectors, and outstanding institutions. Our new and
revamped programs gave us the chance to celebrate and support our customers and
neighbors,” Baer said.
Longtime Chamber members Maria and Matthew Doetsch with Doetsch Realty in 1948
(seated: Agent Les Hilbrick ). Third generation family Member Jerry Doetsch,
(Berkshire Hathaway) is Glenview Chamber’s immediate past president. Courtesy
of Glenview Chamber of Commerce Source: Patch
Arlington Heights Chamber first beer fest
planned for Oct. 15
The
Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its first annual Beer
Fest.
Arlington
on Tap, a new event sponsored by the chamber, will take place in downtown
Arlington Heights from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.
More
than 70 varieties of beer will be available to sample, along with food tastings
and other festivities. Tickets for people 21 and over can be purchased for $10
to $40 at http://arlingtonhcc.com/.
Fox Lake
Area Chamber is offering 3 great Networking Opportunities
The Fox Lake Area Chamber is
offering 3 great networking opportunities for you and your business this month.
In addition to our regular monthly luncheon, we have the Women's
Networking Luncheon and the Fall Regional Speednetworking lunch. Please
view the attached flyers and make sure to rsvp so you will be included.
WON / Women's Outstanding
Networking!
Tuesday, October 11 / 11:30am to 1pm
at Lehmann Mansion, Lake Villa
RSVP to Fox Lake Chamber 847-587-7474
by Friday 10/7
Fall Regional Connection Luncheon
Speed Networking - Multi Chambers
Thursday, October 20 / 11:30am to 2pm
Limited seating....rsvp to Antioch Chamber / www.AntiochChamber.org
Fox Lake Chamber Luncheon
Tuesday, October 25 / 11:30am to 1pm
Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, Fox Lake
RSVP by Friday, Oct 21 to Fox Lake Chamber / 847-587-7474
Tuesday, October 11 / 11:30am to 1pm
at Lehmann Mansion, Lake Villa
RSVP to Fox Lake Chamber 847-587-7474
by Friday 10/7
Fall Regional Connection Luncheon
Speed Networking - Multi Chambers
Thursday, October 20 / 11:30am to 2pm
Limited seating....rsvp to Antioch Chamber / www.AntiochChamber.org
Fox Lake Chamber Luncheon
Tuesday, October 25 / 11:30am to 1pm
Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, Fox Lake
RSVP by Friday, Oct 21 to Fox Lake Chamber / 847-587-7474
Thank You
Linnea Pioro, Executive Director
Click Here for a WON flyer
Click Here for a Fall Regional flyer
Linnea Pioro, Executive Director
Click Here for a WON flyer
Click Here for a Fall Regional flyer
Lincoln- Logan Chamber of Commerce will no
longer do business as Logan County Alliance
The Lincoln-Logan Chamber of Commerce announced this week that
it will no longer do business as the Logan County Alliance.
No official reason was given with the announcement on Monday.
Instead, Chamber President Cathy Wilhite, who was hired to be the President/CEO
of the Logan County Alliance four months ago, opted to share the organization’s
goals going forward.
"Our focus is on building a thriving business community by
being a voice for political advocacy for businesses with state, local and
federal governments, providing business advisory services as a source for
strong leadership development and delivering value to our members by
cultivating strategic relationships to be the leading voice for business in
Lincoln and Logan County," Wilhite said.
In May, the announcement that Wilhite would take the helm at the
Logan County Alliance came amid a local controversy over the organization’s
refusal to submit to an independent, third-party audit of their use of taxpayer
funding, through both the Tourism Bureau and LCA, in 2015 and early-2016. Read
more: Lincoln Courier
ISU grad student named Galesburg Chamber of Commerce director
Jessica Linder, a graduate student in the Department of Politics
and Government, has been named executive director of the Galesburg Area Chamber
of Commerce.
A senior manager in the Hilton Corp., Linder began her new
position August 10. Building on her training in hospitality leadership from
DePaul University in Chicago, she expects to graduate with a master’s in
political science at Illinois State later this year.
Linder told WGIL that “I’m really excited to start working
with our convention and visitors bureau and with the director over there and
really figure out how we’re supporting the businesses that are in tourism and
make sure they have what they need to grow and start to see that kind of
thrive.”
She noted in the Register-Mail that her diverse educational pursuits
helped her to see a common thread: “As I went through school, I started to
discover more of that intersection of hospitality and business and development
and really saw the full potential of it, how it really is a way to serve
people, to help people to grow communities.” Read more: ISU News
Top Five Daily Postings in the last month at Midwest Chamber of
Commerce blog – click to go there or Google search “Midwest Chamber of Commerce
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responsible for 1.7 million jobs, study shows Illinois Business Daily
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Legislative Breakfast
847-381-2525 for more information.
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Leadership)
"We have to wake up every day with a
servant's heart!"
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(that's right, 23!) to Indiana chamber executives at ICEA Annual Comference
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celebrates Chamber of Commerce Week with a targeted mailer to potential
members.
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'heroes' Daily Herald
#BestChamber
Practices – Oswego Chamber Website Front page – Mission Statement
#FamousChamber of
Commerce Quotation: Kernersville Chamber of Commerce
Thought for Today--- It
had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat
back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.
-Elinor Smith
GSCC news: Springfield Advantage site offers information for
businesses considering the area Illinois
Business Daily
#BestChamber practices: Join
us at the Members in Motion Multi-Chamber Networking Breakfast brought to you
by your local Chambers: Algonqin/Lake in the Hills, Cary Grove, Crystal Lake,
Huntley, and Woodstock.
Registration is required
If
you would like delivery of a no-cost gloss chamber directory or map in May/June
2017, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Best,
John
John Dussman | Chamber Manager
jdussman@tspubs.com | 847-427-4633 | Town Square Publications
Daily Herald Media Group
155 E. Algonquin Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005
jdussman@tspubs.com | 847-427-4633 | Town Square Publications
Daily Herald Media Group
155 E. Algonquin Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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