Indiana Chamber
Professional Digest
November, 2016
Good morning Chamber world! Today is going to be a GREAT day!
Crossroads Regional Chamber of
Commerce Announces November 4, 2016 Reality Store SM
Friday, November 4, 2016 ~ 7:00 a.m. till 2:45 p.m. Colonel
Wheeler Middle School, 401 Joliet Street in Crown Point will be the site of the
Crown Point Reality StoreSM. Each year, the Crossroads Regional
Chamber of Commerce hosts a Reality StoreSM for the Crown Point
and Merrillville Community School Corporations as a way
to connect the business community to students. The Reality StoreSM is
a day of simulation where 8th graders become 28 years old and have to live on a
paycheck. 8th graders learn about the real world, costs, and various
lifestyles. This encourages students to learn budgeting and begin planning
their careers early in life. One of the best parts of the Reality Store is that
over 600 students are impacted by nearly 90 professionals who volunteer for
this event.
We want to thank the businesses that are sponsoring a table at
this event; 219 Healthy Vending, Centier Bank, Chick-fil-A, First Merchants Bank, Generate
Sales, Indiana Wesleyan University, Junior Achievement of Chicago, Member
Source Credit Union, Momentum Church, Peoples Bank, and Tech Credit Union.
We
need 45 more volunteers for this event.
Would your business like to send 2 all-day volunteers to help for free
marketing opportunities? Remember you don’t have to be a chamber member to
volunteer for this event. Email Lee
at lee@crossroadschamber.org or call 219.769.8180 for a copy of the
volunteer form!
New Castle-Henry County 2016
Chamber Business Expo - Information for Vendors
EXPO TIME:
Special Business to Business Hour 9am-10am, Open to the public: 10am—3 pm,
Set Up: November 2 from 1-4 PM November 3 from 8-9:00 AM- all vendors must be set up by 9:00am
EXHIBIT INFO:
We have a limit of 50 spaces available and we sell out each year. Booth space may not be used by more than one business without prior permission from the Chamber office.
There are 2 Size Choices and a NEW Non-Profit Member Option:
8’X10’ Premium Booths (1-22): For those companies needing more room to display products. These booths are located on the room perimeter with electricity available. 8 ft X 30 inch tables, 2 chairs, table skirt provided. $225 for Chamber Members, $350 for Non-Members
4’X10’ Display Table Booths (23-50): For those companies primarily making contacts and distributing information. 8 ft X 30 inch tables, 2 chairs, table cloth and skirt provided. No electricity available. $150 for Chamber Members, $350 for Non-Members
NEW THIS YEAR! Non-profit Display Table: For our non-profit members only, non-profits may choose one of the larger booths at regular rates. 4 foot by 30 inch table (half of a display table), 2 chairs , table cloth and skirt provided. No electricity available. $100 for non-profit Chamber members.
All exhibitors (BOTH EXPO AND
TASTE) are to provide a door prize ($25+ Value): Please bring your door prize
with you to the Expo. You may display it in your booth and Chamber staff will
collect it at the end of the day. Attendees are entered into the drawing by
filling out a card with their contact information and having that card signed
at each booth. The Chamber will draw for and contact all winners and have them
collect their prize at the Chamber office. All exhibitors will receive a
spreadsheet listing of all attendee information based on all of the cards put
in the drawing. If you are participating in both the Taste and the Expo as a
vendor, you need only provide 1 door prize.
EXPO ADMISSION: FREE! Attendees will be given a door prize registration card that must be validated at each booth before being eligible for door prize drawing. We expect about 300 attendees. More information: New Castle - Henry County Chamber
Valpo chamber asks for Porter Co. to
be included in convention center study
Any consideration of a new
convention center in Northwest Indiana should include Porter County as a
potential location, according to local chamber officials.
But, Porter County elected
officials would need to agree before that happens.
In a letter dated Sept.
28, Rex Richards, president of the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce,
asked Bill Hanna, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Regional
Development Authority, to include Porter County should that agency study the
feasibility of a new convention center.
Talk of a new facility was
prompted by news that the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza and Star Plaza Theatre
in Merrillville would be demolished next year.
Hanna said his agency is
drafting a document to solicit companies to conduct a feasibility study to
replace the meeting space lost next year with the demolition of the
Merrillville hotel. Read more: NWI Times
#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotations: Mark Twain
There are basically two
types of people. People who accomplish things, and people who claim to have
accomplished things. The first group is less crowded. - Mark Twain
Greensburg Decatur County Chamber
nominations being accepted
Nominations and
applications for two coveted awards from the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber
of Commerce are currently being accepted. Winners will be announced at the
Chamber’s annual banquet planned for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016.
The Small Business Grant
is a $1,000 grant that will be awarded to a locally-owned business located in
Decatur County.
To be considered for the
award, the business:
• Must be located in Decatur
County
• Has been in business for
at least one (1) year
• Has less than 100
employees
• Is a member of the
Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce in good standing
Those businesses applying
for consideration should describe how the grant will be used to enhance,
promote or grow the business. Also, the business should list any local or state
organizations of which they are members and the business involvement and
participation in the community.
Forms are available
at http://www.greensburgchamber.com or by stopping by
the chamber office, 314 W. Washington St., Greensburg. Deadline for submitting
the application is 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2016.
The Greensburg/Decatur County
Chamber of Commerce is also accepting nominations for the Entrepreneur of the
Year Award. The nomination form is also available on the chamber website or at
the office.
The purpose of the award
is to promote the development of business owners and operators. The recipient
of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be recognized and applauded by the
entire business community.
The for-profit business
must operate in Decatur County.
Any type of for-profit
business is eligible including ongoing seasonal businesses. The business must
be in operation for at least two (2) years and the candidate must have a
client/customer base of three (3) or more.
Eligible persons must be
at least 18 years of age as of Oct. 1 of the current year and nominees must
either be currently attending high school, graduated high school or received a
minimum of a GED.
The nominee should provide
three (3) references. One from a client is preferred. Read more: Greensburg Daily News
Mike Huber: 'Accelerate Indy' Makes
Talent a Focus
The chief
executive officer of the Indy Chamber says the new economic development
strategy for the Indianapolis region places a strong focus on talent and
homegrown expansion. Michael Huber says Accelerate Indy aims to help the
nine-county region compete with other metropolitan areas throughout the
country. He says, in order to boost the regional economy, talent must become a
top priority in addition to traditional economic development strategies.
Huber says
one of the main ways to attract and retain talent is to put a greater focus on
entrepreneurship and small business growth.
"Traditionally,
a lot of cities and regions have built their economic development strategies on
getting companies to relocate from other communities, said Huber. "But, as
a percentage, many more jobs are going to be created by our homegrown companies
and companies that are already here so we're trying to figure out what tools
could we bring that would help them expand and in many cases, it's reducing
barriers to expansion."
The chamber
says Accelerate Indy also has a major focus on global trade. Huber says there
are hundreds of companies in central Indiana that have international buyers for
their products but they've never taken a serious look at exporting or the
process seems too daunting. "We've realized that we can provide a really
valuable service by connecting them to markets in other countries that have
growing demand for their services or products."
One of the
projects already underway as part of Accelerate Indy is the Metro Indianapolis
Global Trade and Investment Strategy, which encourages mid-sized companies in
the region to become exporters and attract foreign investment. Read more: Inside Indiana Business
Terre Haute Chamber event: Senator Coats: Nation must address
its debt
Tax, regulatory and fiscal reform needed
Six years ago the nation’s
debt was front and center in elections.
Now?
“I don’t hear our
candidates talking about that right now, but that is what they are going to
face,” U.S. Sen. Dan Coats told members of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce
at a luncheon Tuesday at Indiana State University.
The gross U.S. federal
government debt is now estimated at $19.4 trillion, according to the fiscal
year 2017 federal budget, said the Indiana Republican. That is an increase
from about $7.7 trillion in 2005.
Coats, who did not seek
re-election and will complete his term in three months, is chair of the U.S.
Congress Joint Economic Committee.
“We are only growing at
half the rate that we have traditionally grown after recessions. It is keeping
people out of work. We are not getting enough meaningful work for people,”
Coats said. “The world is kind of in transition in terms of digitization of
everything and automation of everything and so these are challenges for the
future.
“I have talked about tax
reform, regulatory reform and fiscal reform as the three pillars of things that
have to be dealt with... Whoever wins this election is going face these issues
and it will have an immense impact on the future of children, our grandchildren
and the future of this country,” Coats said.
Coats said he was making a
final tour of Indiana visiting cities he has represented since 2011.
Coats first served as U.S.
senator for Indiana from 1989 to 1999. He also served as a U.S. Representative,
in Indiana’s 4th congressional district, from 1981 to 1989.
Prior to addressing the
Chamber of Commerce, Coats said he has seen changes during his political
career, especially in election financing.
“When I first ran, you
raised money from people in your state, you had state supporters, it was a
modest amount of money and you had TV commercials,” he said.
“Today, it is outside
groups with unlimited money that they can pour in and say whatever they want to
say about a candidate. And the demand (is) on the members, who have to spend so
much time raising money, instead of legislating. One thing I will not miss at
all is asking people for money,” Coats said. Read more: Tribune Star
Jasper Chamber Recommendation:
Connect with Southern Indiana Leadership Program
Explore the region & sharpen
your leadership skills with USI's Connect with Southern Indiana program
Connect with Southern
Indiana, a regional leadership program managed by USI's Community
Engagement, is accepting applications for its 2017 class. The annual program is
focused on promoting active citizenship and developing creative problem solving
skills for individuals in the non-profit and for-profit sectors across a
nine-county region in Southwest Indiana. The program highlights divergent and
analytical thinking, idea generation, communication skills, and strategic
entrepreneurship from a community development perspective.
The Connect with Southern Indiana
program is open to residents from Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey,
Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. The deadline to apply is November
21, 2016. If you are interested or know of someone you think would be a great
fit for our program, visit our website for additional information and to
download an application form: www.usi.edu/connect
Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber: Indiana
Bicentennial Torch Relay & Picnic
This
is a reminder that the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is
happening. If you have a Marquee Sign, please say Happy Birthday
Indiana!
The caravan
will be coming down SR 13 from North Webster, turning at the light at Main and
ending at Lakeside Park. Please help show your Syracuse pride. We
are asking that you, your employees, co-workers and customers come out and wave
on our torch bearers for this once in a lifetime experience.
We’ll be
posting photos to our Chamber Facebook page along the way and after from the
official caravan photographers. Please like our page if you haven’t.
Pack Rat
Storage/Tranter Graphics 11:35
a.m. Torch
Bearer: Don Miller
Wawasee
Middle School
11:45
a.m. Torch
Bearers: Carolyn Baker and Cathy Lemberg
Main
Channel Marina (13
location)
11:55 a.m.
Torch Bearer: Larry Martindale
Syracuse
Fire Department
12:05
p.m. Torch
Bearer: Scott Pelletier and Family
SR 13 Light
& Huntington
12:10
p.m. Torch
Bearer: Ron Baumgartner
Lakeside Park
12:15 p.m.
*Willie’s Chili Dog Picnic will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by
Willie 103.5
If you can
join us for lunch, please come to Lakeside Park where Willie 103.5 will be set
up and giving away a free chili hot dog, chips, cookie and drink
lunch. More information: Andrea Keller, Executive Director
Syracuse-Wawasee
Chamber of Commerce, andrea@swchamber.com / 574.551.6848
Local
legislators speak at Zionsville chamber luncheon
Five Indiana legislators
and an Indiana Congresswoman participated in a Zionsville Chamber of Commerce
luncheon and business expo Tuesday at the Golf Club of Indiana. The annual
event allows local business people to connect and network with one another and
listen to a panel of speakers about issues that affect them.
The panel included Indiana
State Representatives Donna Schaibley (R-Dist. 24) and Dr. Tim Brown (R-Dist.
41); and State Senators Phil Boots (R- Dist. 23), Brandt Hershman (R-Dist. 7)
and Mike Delph (R-Dist. 29). Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-5th District) also
participated in the event.
“It was a wonderful and
successful event, with great panelists and attendees,” said Diane Schultz,
chamber director of member services and interim executive director.
About 120 people attended
the luncheon, where 20 expo booths representing a variety of businesses and
industries, were set up around the perimeter of the banquet room.
Schultz said this was the
first year state legislators served as panelists at the event; last year the
panel featured town officials.
The legislators noted
topics important to them in the session that just ended, as well as what they
believe will be the key issues in the 2017 session. Read more: Reporter.net
Top Five Daily Postings in the last month at Midwest Chamber of Commerce
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If you would like delivery of a new gloss Chamber
directory or gloss community map in April 2017, please contact me at your
earliest convenience.
Best,
John
John Dussman | Chamber Manager
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155 E. Algonquin Road | Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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