Chamber Executive 1000 Digest
December, 2016
Rapid City
(SD), Hampton Roads (VA) and Naperville (IL) Chambers Receive 5 Stars; among 16
chambers nationwide to receive Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting today,
awarded accreditation to 16 chambers of commerce for their sound policies,
effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
“Accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit
its local economy and positively influence its community,” said Raymond P.
Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and
Institute for Organization Management. “We applaud these organizations for
advancing the principles of free enterprise.”
The only program of its kind in the country, U.S. Chamber
accreditation recognizes excellence in chamber planning and performance. To
achieve accreditation, a chamber must demonstrate quality programs, clear
organizational procedures, and effective communications by meeting minimum
operation and program standards in the areas of governance, program
development, government affairs, and technology.
Local and regional chambers are rated “Accredited,” “Accredited
with 3 Stars,” “Accredited with 4 Stars,” or “Accredited with 5 Stars.” State
chambers are rated “Accredited State Chamber,” or “Accredited State Chamber
with Distinction.” The final determination is made by the accrediting board, a
committee of U.S. Chamber board members, and chamber CEOs from across the
country.
The following chambers of commerce received accreditation:
Accredited with 3 Stars:
- Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, Casa Grande, AZ
- Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce, Tomball, TX
Accredited with 4 Stars:
- Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland, TN
- Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, New Haven, CT
- Licking County Chamber of Commerce, Newark, OH
Accredited with 5 Stars:
- Chamber – SWLA, Lake Charles, LA
- Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Aiken, SC
- Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Westlake Village, CA
- Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk, VA
- Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, Harrisburg, PA
- Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Naperville, IL
- North San Diego Business Chamber, San Diego, CA
- Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership, Ocala, FL
- Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, Owatonna, MN
- Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Palatka, FL
- Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce, Rapid City, SD
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business
federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all
sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry
associations.
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of
Commerce 2016-2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
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2016-2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory is available at
the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber today! Thanks to Pam
Swain, Rosie Vassalo and the chamber team for their help and direction
putting this together!
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#BestChamber Practices: ICEA Guest Article: What
Sponsors Really Want
Guest Article Submitted By John S. Myrland, Senior Vice President
Community Engagement Executive with Old National Bank - Central Indiana
Region
Joni Mitchell once wrote – and sang – “I’ve looked at life from
both sides now.” Well, I’m no Joni Mitchell, but since I took on my new role at
Old National Bank nearly two years ago, I can say that I’ve seen the chamber
profession from both sides now!
From July, 1976, through December, 2005, I had the honor and joy
to work for three chambers of commerce: Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Indianapolis.
As we all know, a key part of what we all do as chamber execs is generate
revenue for our chambers. That part of our jobs has changed a great deal
through the years, from almost 100% dues income to a wide variety of non-dues
sources to complement dues income. Some chambers today even rely on those
non-dues sources – sponsorships, events, employee benefits, government dollars,
etc. – for their primary revenue sources, with dues taking on more of a
supporting role.
It appears the days of dues only, or even primarily, are gone and
may never return!
With my “role reversal,” from dues raiser to dues payer, I think I
can even better see the need for chambers to have an even more compelling story
to tell potential donors/customers/members. With more competition for those
dollars, uncertain economic and political tides, and increased pressure from
investors and board members, businesses today are looking very carefully at
these “discretionary” dollars. I know…I’ve seen it…I’m living it in my new
job!
As you do “Job1” every day, what are some of the things you should
be thinking about? What are the questions you ought to be asking them…and,
yourself? How can you be even more creative in packaging a relationship which
will work for both the member and the chamber? Here are five suggestions.
They’re not absolute “must dos” or guaranteed answers, but merely things to
think about. And…they may not all be “original!” They’re just my thoughts after
30 years as a chamber exec and 2 years as a member.
1. Do your research! Know more about them than they do, if that’s
even possible. Know their hot buttons, what they care about, and what they will
invest in. Then, once the sale is made, follow up…exceed their
expectations…give them recognition for their investment and, you’ll develop a
lifetime relationship and customer!
2. Know the chamber! I know that may sound silly, but just think
about quizzing yourself before you meet with a member or potential customer,
anticipating questions they may ask you that you haven’t thought about
recently. Know your stuff before you pitch it!
3. Listen to them! Take notes, don’t interrupt them. Act…no,
BE!...interested. Then, ask questions based both on what they say AND what you
learned in your research. People love to talk about what they do, so let them.
This process will also give you a better idea of what the chamber has/does that
might interest them or help their business. Again, then you can deliver what
they really want/need!
4. Don’t try to have every answer! People can tell when you’re
stretching for an answer or, worse yet, making something up just to please them
and make a sale. Suggest you’ll get an answer for them and follow up later.
Then, ask another question to try to get them back on the discussion at
hand.
5. Always leave them with something to think about that makes your
presentation unique! There’s a technique I’ve learned about recently called
“Yes, and.” It was born in comedy improv, but it also works in sales. And,
let’s face it, that’s the business we’re all in! When they ask about you or the
chamber or the product or event you are trying to get them to invest in, tell them
about it (this is the “Yes”), then add something that will make their
connection to it even better, more worthwhile, or more significant to their
success (this is the “and”). They’ll be impressed that you care, that you
understand their needs, and that you have something to offer that can truly
make a difference! Again, then exceed their expectations in your
delivery!
Try these techniques and I’m pretty certain you’ll be successful
in winning over an existing OR new customer, AND you’re more likely to ensure
that your next effort will lead to yet another sale and, more importantly,
another lasting relationship.
From my new perspective as a member of several chambers, THAT’S
“What Sponsors Really Want!” Contact John
at john.myrland@oldnational.com
Saginaw
County Chamber: Common Sense Regulation for Ridesharing Companies Provides
Safety and Allows Growth
Saginaw,
Mich – Ridesharing
(services like Lyft and Uber) is changing the way we think about transportation
here in Michigan and across the country. Transportation Network Companies
(TNC’s) are providing our state with increased access and options for
transportation while spurring entrepreneurial pathways for many of our
residents. Ridesharing can do this by utilizing an innovative technological platform
that makes getting a ride in your neighborhood possible in minutes with just
the click of a phone application.
Ridesharing
allows for quick access, easy cashless payments and the ability for drivers to
work on their own schedule. The technology is new, however, that should
not spur the government to overregulate TNC’s. Instead, common
sense legislation such as the Transportation Network Company Act, currently
being reviewed by the Senate Regulatory Committee, should be passed as the
framework for how ridesharing is regulated in our state.
This
legislation offers simple, but effective oversight. Specifically, the Act
stipulates that any TNC wishing to operate in our state must first register and
obtain a permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Very similar to what’s already taken place in over 36 states across the
country, permits will only be given to TNC’s that conduct extensive background
checks on drivers and must adopt a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol.
Also, TNC’s must secure insurance coverage for all those participating in the
transportation experience, including for passengers, drivers and fellow
motorists on the road. The Act would keep Michigan rider’s safe, while at
the same time allowing for growth and expansion of the TNC services across our
state.
The Saginaw
County Chamber of Commerce supports growth and business expansion. We
support and promote business to better spur our local economy. We
advocate for policy that allows businesses to thrive and provide ways for
people to earn needed income, rather than to be hindered by overregulation. The
Transportation Network Company Act is an effective package of bills that would
regulate TNC’s for the purpose of safety, accessibility and accountability
while at the same time allowing them to operate efficiently in our state.
Our state must welcome and adopt business that will only add to our thriving
communities. Learn More about us here: Saginaw County Chamber
Virginia Peninsula Chamber Board Chair
Named Community Banker of the Year
Old Point Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: OPOF) is proud to announce that Rob
Shuford, Jr., President & CEO of Old Point National Bank was named Virginia
Association of Community Banks' (VACB), Community Banker of the Year for 2016.
Steve Yeakel, President & CEO of the VACB said,
"Rob's life story is inspiring. He started in the mail room at the
bank, returned to the bank after military service to become the bank's first
information technology officer, and worked his way to leadership, where he now
leads the bank very successfully in challenging times." According to
Yeakel, nominees were evaluated based on their leadership and community
involvement, as well as for their industry advocacy and contributions to the
vitality of their bank.
Yeakel also had high praise for Shuford's advocacy efforts.
"Community banks enable economic growth in our economy, especially
for small businesses, but they are restrained by burdensome regulations and an
un-level playing field. Rob goes well beyond understanding that. He
engages policymakers and regulators on a regular basis to tell his bank's
story, and to ask for their help in allowing them to play a greater role in job
creation and building the local economy."
Shuford was presented with the award at the Chairman's
Banquet during VACB's 39th annual convention in October.
VACB Chairman Mike Ewing explained the origin of the
awards. "VACB is committed to do more to identify and celebrate the
people who make community banking what it is – an invaluable element of the
fabric of the communities they serve. This year, we heard story after
story of people going above and beyond the call, to help, to educate, to guide,
to comfort their fellow citizens, to make life better, for a single customer or
a whole community."
"We're pleased for Rob, his family and his team at Old
Point National Bank, that his colleagues across the Commonwealth are able to
express our appreciation for him in this way," said Ewing.
Rob, a native of Hampton Virginia, grew up immersed in
the Old Point culture. Starting in the mailroom and working on special
projects during his summer breaks from Duke University, Rob laid the
groundwork for a career in banking that would begin more than decade
later. After graduating from Duke University with a degree in
Biomedical Engineering, Rob was commissioned into the US Navy in 1986 and in
1990 returned to a civilian career path with a focus on operations and
efficiency. In 1998, with a growing family of five, the Shufords returned
home to Hampton and Rob accepted a position with Old Point as Vice
President of Technology. In 2003 he was promoted to Chief Operating
Officer, directing the strategic plan for the organization and managing all
retail, operations, and marketing functions within the
bank.
Focused on continuing his education, Rob earned diplomas
from the Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management, BAI Graduate
School of Bank Operations and Technology, and the CIVIC Leadership Institute.
He challenges both himself and his employees to increase their knowledge
daily and to stay on the cutting edge of financial and marketplace
trends.
Over the years, Rob has committed his talent and time to
dozens of organizations, including serving as the Chair of the Board of
Directors for the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. He also holds a
position on the Board of Directors for the Civic Leadership Institute
(Treasurer), the Board of Directors for the Hampton History Museum Association
(Treasurer), the Board of Trustees for the Virginia Bankers Association School
of Bank Management (Chair), as well as many others. Read more Stockhouse
Kenosha County official outlines united effort to attract
businesses, talented workers
Representatives from Kenosha County and an economic
development organization are turning to municipalities for help attract retail
business and address an anticipated future shortage of talent within the local
workforce.
At a work session of the Somers Village Board on
Tuesday, Andy Buehler, the county’s director of planning and development, and
Heather Wessling, vice president of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance, spoke
of partnering with municipalities.
Under the plan to attract retail, the county is
seeking support from municipalities to hire a strategist at a cost of $50,000.
The breakdown of proposed contributions includes $5,000 apiece from Somers,
Bristol, Salem, Twin Lakes and Paddock Lake.
Kenosha County would subsidize $10,000, the city of
Kenosha, $8,00 and Pleasant Prairie, $7,000, according to the proposal.
The plan would target locations in the area with
sustainable competitive advantage, consumer demand and changes that drive the
need for retail and how communities can leverage their knowledge of how
retailers look at them.
“This is something that we have been working on
because, even though we realize we are happy with all the industrial and
warehouse development that has been going on, we don’t want that to define us
exactly and we find out that there are gaps in retail,” he said. “We wanted to
be more strategic in being able to go after retail development.”
The consultant would be responsible for identifying
specific gaps in retail and making recommendations with a plan that would take
into account the unique opportunities afforded in each of the communities
involved, according to Buehler.
In a separate presentation, Wessling said the
initiative for attracting and retaining talent would create a brand identity
representative of the entire county. The business alliance is developing and
promoting that brand via website to target people who may consider living or
working in the area, including millennials. The website also would act as a
resource for information on quality of life such as, education, neighborhoods,
health care, cost of living, major employers, among others.
The cost of developing the website is $79,500 with
$50,000 already pledged by seven funding sources, including Kenosha County, the
business alliance, Kenosha, Kenosha Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, Epic Real Estate and Pleasant Prairie.
An additional $30,000 in potential funding is being
sought from municipalities, including Somers. Read more: Kenosha News
Paducah Area Chamber Membership Reaches Record Amount of 1075
Members
The final
results are in for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Annual
Membership and Total Resource campaign with a record total for membership
reaching 1,075 members. The campaign exceeded its goal and recruited 106 new
members during the four week campaign. The results were announced at a Campaign
Celebration held at the Commerce Center and sponsored by Payment
Plus.
“This is a
record-setting total number for our Paducah Chamber membership,” said Tammy
Zimmerman, Campaign Chair and Chair-elect of the Paducah Chamber Board of
Directors and Owner of Payment Plus. “To have accomplished this recruitment
effort during such a busy time for the Chamber with our recent trip to DC, our
local seminars and events, to having this campaign underway, is a real tribute
to our leadership and our many volunteers.”
According to
Chamber President Sandra Wilson, “The local businesses have been very
supportive of the Chamber and the work we are doing on behalf of our community
and our businesses. Our new members range from small businesses to several new
businesses under construction to some established businesses who have not been
a member and have now decided to join.”
"I want to
congratulate Tammy and Sandra and thank the many volunteers and businesses who
participated in this campaign,” said Bruce Wilcox, Chamber Chair of the Board
and President of Henry A. Petter Supply Co., LLC. “Gaining 106 new members in
this short-time frame and reaching a record high of total members are
significant benchmarks for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Our volunteers
have really been hard at work on our behalf during this annual campaign."
The top
volunteer producer for the campaign was Janice Cleary with Paducah Bank. This
is the second consecutive year that Cleary has won this award. Second place
producer award went to Jessica Newman with Advantage Insurance; third place was
Jessica Wallace with Paducah Bank; fourth place was Eri Gjergji with Computer
Services Inc.; and fifth place was Megan Thomason with Northwestern Mutual.
The Paducah Bank
team received the “traveling trophy” award for Overall Team Winner with Cleary
serving as Team Captain, also for the second consecutive year. Cleary’s team recruited
27 new members plus other renewals from the 2015 campaign and a variety of new
sponsorships. The team captained by Darlene Mazzone with Mazzone Communications
received second place and the third place team was Mike Muscarella with Baptist
Health. Source: Paducah Chamber
Chamber Executive Ongoing Education: Lean In: Women, Work, and the
Will to Lead --- by Sheryl Sandberg
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college
graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership
positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still
not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why
women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root
causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to
achieve their full potential.
Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and is
ranked on Fortune’s
list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the
World. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TEDTalk in which she described how women
unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which became a
phenomenon and has been viewed more than two million times, encouraged women to
“sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with
gusto.
In Lean In, Sandberg digs deeper into these issues, combining
personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to cut through the
layers of ambiguity and bias surrounding the lives and choices of working
women. She recounts her own decisions, mistakes, and daily struggles to make
the right choices for herself, her career, and her family. She provides
practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a
satisfying career, urging women to set boundaries and to abandon the myth of
“having it all.” She describes specific steps women can take to combine
professional achievement with personal fulfillment and demonstrates how men can
benefit by supporting women in the workplace and at home.
Written with both humor and wisdom, Sandberg’s book is an inspiring
call to action and a blueprint for individual growth. Lean In is destined to change the
conversation from what women can’t do to what they can. Read more: Lean-In
Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce
Announces November 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!
Fredericksburg
Chamber President Susan Spears Receives Metzger Award
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce President and
CEO Susan Spears received the The Patricia Lacey Metzger Distinguished
Achievement Award at the 23rd annual University of Mary Washington (UMW)
Leadership Colloquium on November 3, 2016.
The Metzger Award, awarded annually since 1999,
"recognizes individuals who uphold high standards in their personal and
professional lives while fulfilling a career goal of significant stature."
It is given in memory of Patricia Lacey Metzger, a UMW professor and a founder
of the Leadership Colloquium.
Spears has served as chamber president since 2010. She is
also Executive Director for Leadership Fredericksburg, and serves on the boards
of the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, University of
Virginia Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, Families of the Wounded
Fund - Fredericksburg, and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, among others. She
was appointed by City Council to serve on the Fredericksburg Memorials Advisory
Commission.
The Leadership Colloquium prepares women for leadership
positions. Highlights include an annual conference on the first Thursday in
November, quarterly networking events and a monthly
blog. Read more: Fredericksburg
Today
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Commitment)
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit
Creating a highly skilled workforce requires strong public programs and leadership from the private sector.
The 2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit: Solutions for Economic Competitiveness will focus on what is happening right now in Kentucky — and what needs to happen going forward — to ensure the quality of the state’s workforce and improve the state’s economic position at home and around the globe.
Experts from industry and government will share insights and information about:
building a talent pipeline of workers;
creating employer-led collaboratives to address specific workforce
needs;
using data to make decisions about training and hiring; and
programs that let people learn new skills while gaining experience
on the job.
Sponsors and Exhibitors: Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.
at 502-848-8723 to learn more or to reserve a sponsorship and/or exhibit booth.
Chamber
event: 38th annual Peter Anderson Festival off to perfect start in Ocean
Springs
Perfect weather, massive crowds and
a head-spinning array of arts, crafts, food and more made for an outstanding
start as the 38th annual Peter Anderson Festival got underway in downtown Ocean
Springs Saturday.
The event annually draws upwards of
150,000 over its two days. By midday Saturday, tens of thousands were packed
onto Washington Avenue and Government Street, along side streets and inside
bars and restaurants.
"We're off to the greatest
start we've had maybe ever," said Ocean Springs alderman Chic Cody, the
city's liaison to the festival. "The weather is absolutely beautiful. All
the people are happy and I don't know if we've ever had this much activity at
the festival this early. Everyone is cooperating, working together, having a
good time – and spending a lot of money."
A record 440 vendors purchased booth
space this year. Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce staffers estimated at least
150 of those have been coming to the festival for 10 years or more, with 30-40
of those participating for 20 years or more.
Several longtime vendors explained
the appeal of the Peter Anderson Festival.
"It's definitely the
sales," said Yvonne Brown of Gulfport, laugin. Brown began working the
festival as a student as William Carey University and has continued to return
with her Yvonne Brown Pottery.
"But it's also getting to see
the people who buy my pottery and being able to talk to them," she added.
"Some of them I see year after year and it's fun to catch up with them
each year. We've developed a pretty loyal clientele' here at the
festival."
That was a common theme among
longtime vendors -- great sales, but with personal appeal.
"Sales are good here,"
said Mike Doyle. He and his partner, Tim Waugh, have been bringing their
Nautical Visions wood art to the festival for 12 years. "It's a great
crowd of people here."
"I've been to festivals where
there were more people than this," said Waugh, "but nobody was buying
anything. People who come here and looking to buy. A lot of them come looking
for unique Christmas gifts."
Local vendors don't see things any
differently.
"It's definitely the sales, but
it's also seeing all the people and having fun," said Ocean Springs native
Steve White, who has had his Steve White Photography booth at the festival for
16 years. Read more: GulfLive.com
#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
Chamber president: Indy West side should support transit plan
The West Side Chamber of Commerce exists to promote vibrant, sustainable economic development and to strengthen the quality of life on Indianapolis’ west side. Because of that, we are proud to endorse the Marion County Transit Plan and encourage residents, employees, and employers on the west side to vote yes on Question 2 on Election Day.
Like many communities in our area, the west side faces critical issues. However, we also have tremendous opportunities for commercial and residential development. The West Side Chamber of Commerce has been working diligently with local partners, and we have ideas and plans for future growth of our area. The west side has recently been hit with high-profile job losses and although rapid transit does not “wave a magic wand” to resolve issues that led to these announcements, we are confident that the referendum on mass transit is a building block of economic development that will take the west side to the next level of growth. The potential for transit oriented development along the expanded routes is significant. Investment in transit on the west side is precisely the type of foundational element that is needed to prepare our area for growth into the next generation.
The West Side Chamber of Commerce will continue to work with Indy Connect, The Indy Chamber, IndyGo and other related parties to advocate for expansion of rapid transit to fully address transportation needs of residents and businesses of the west side of Indianapolis (Pike, Wayne and Decatur townships) as well as connectivity of Bus Rapid Transit to the Indianapolis International Airport via the West Washington Street corridor. Read more: Indy Star
Northern Virginia Chamber: Frank Kendall named Public
Sector Partner of the Year
The
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently inducted Frank Kendall, Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics at the
Department of Defense, as its Public Sector Partner of the Year. The
presentation was made as part of the 14th Annual Greater Washington GovCon
Awards.
In his
role at DoD, Kendall is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for all matters
pertaining to acquisition; research and engineering; developmental testing;
contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and
environment; operational energy; chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons; the
acquisition workforce; and the defense industrial base. He is the leader of the
DoD’s efforts to increase the department’s buying power and improve the
performance of the defense acquisition enterprise.
Kendall
has over 40 years of experience in engineering, management, defense
acquisition, and national security affairs in private industry, government and
the military.
Kendall
is a former member of the Army Science Board and the Defense Intelligence
Agency Science and Technology Advisory Board and he has been a consultant to
the Defense Science Board and a senior adviser to the Center for Strategic and
International Studies. Kendall also spent 10 years on active duty with the Army
serving in Germany, teaching engineering at West Point. Read more: Federal News Radio
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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.
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. More information: Grand Rapids
Area Chamber
Chamber Executive Ongoing Education: The Catalyst Leader: 8
Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker --- by Brad Lomenick
"Your legacy, regardless of where you are in your
leadership journey, starts now. Leading well now means finishing well
later." - Brad Lomenick
We need great leaders. More than ever we need
authentic, collaborative, inspiring men and women of integrity at the helm of
society- and too often our leaders fall short. Some focus on personal
success, alienating those they lead. Others shift their principles when
it is convenient.
There is a better way. You can energize and inspire
the people around you. You can equip a team of principled collaborators
to answer God's calling. You can be a catalyst leader.
In The Catalyst Leader, Brad Lomenick
describes the skills and principles that define a true change maker. This
book offers eight key essentials by which a leader can influence others and
make a difference, laying out the path to the keys for becoming an effective
leader.
Lomenick shares wisdom, practical knowledge, and stories
of success and failure from his own journey of running Catalyst, one of
America's most influential leadership movements. And the lives of dozens
of leaders around the world- from the creators of famous reality show to
pastors, from ranch workers to a Silicon Valley designer. These men and
women are living proof that good leadership inspires and innovates, while poor
leadership leaves us with hopelessness and regret.
Leading can be a difficult road, and many choose to
follow. But you can take a better path. Begin your journey to
becoming a catalyst leader. Read more: Brad
Lomenick
Lee Nerison receives Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Chamber award
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the state’s
Chamber of Commerce, recently honored Rep. Lee Nerison with the prestigious
Working for Wisconsin Award for fighting for job creation and supporting
pro-growth policies. The award was presented at Miniature Precision Components,
Inc. in Prairie du Chien.
The award is given to legislators who stand up for jobs
and improve the state’s business climate by voting 80 percent or greater in
support of the pro-jobs position on the WMC legislative scorecard. WMC reports
that Nerison voted 96 percent of the time to support job-creating legislation.
“Rep. Lee Nerison is a visionary, courageous leader in
the battle for job creation policies at the state Capitol,” said Kurt R. Bauer,
WMC president/CEO. “Rep. Nerison stands up for the families in our state who
want jobs, growth, hope and opportunity.”
WMC is presenting 82 legislators with the award and has
released “How They Voted,” a legislative scorecard for pro-business votes in
the 2015-2016 legislative session. Read more: LaCrosse
Tribune
Mississippi Economic Council Unfurls
Bicentennial Banner
The Bicentennial banner for Mississippi is starting to fly over some businesses.
The red, white and blue flag is flying over the Tupelo
headquarters of Bancorpsouth. It was designed to celebrate Mississippi’s
Bicentennial in 2017.
That banner was unveiled last week by the Mississippi
Economic Council, the state’s chamber of commerce.
MEC President Blake Wilson says the banner can be flown
with the state, or U.S. flag.
“Doesn’t matter whether you fly it in lieu of the state
flag or with the state flag, it goes either way. And so, let’s have some fun,
let’s enjoy Mississippi and let’s rally around something everybody can relate
to. Our state seal is beautiful and it’s right in the middle and it really is a
great way of celebrating what we have got ahead of us.”
The design is the brainchild of Allan Hammons, who owns a
marketing firm in Greenwood. The MEC will give the banners to businesses across
the state. See the video: WCBI
Traverse City (MI) chamber seeks executive
director
The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for
a new executive director.
Laura Oblinger announced her resignation from the post in
March. She walked out of her office for the last time in May.
The chamber's executive director is charged with
developing and leading the organization's programs and strategies, a chamber
release stated.
The chamber was founded in 1915 and today is a subsidiary
corporation of TraverseConnect. It serves nearly 2,000 member businesses and is
Michigan's third-largest chamber of commerce.
A full description of the executive director job is
available at tcchamber.org, as is
application information. Applicants must have strong oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills, according to the release.
Applications must include a cover letter and a resume and
are due by Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. Applications should be addressed to Search
Committee, 202 E. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684, or may be sent
to jobsearch@tcchamber.org.
The chamber's executive committee, which includes
TraverseConnect CEO Doug Luciani, is heading up the selection process.
Interviews will be conducted on Dec. 12 and 13. The board hopes to have the
position filled by early 2017.
The executive director job description has been modified
to allow for organizational changes completed last year when TraverseConnect
was created, Luciani said in the release.
The executive director will report to the chamber's
22-member board and to Luciani. Read more: Record-Eagle.com
Top Five Daily Postings in the last month at Midwest Chamber of Commerce
Daily News – click to go there or Google search “Midwest Chamber of Commerce
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Last Month’s Stories
Association of Washington Business named ACCE's first-ever Chamber
of Year in the State/Province category ACCE
#BestChamber practices: WHAT IS #DoBizInReston? contact LJ Wilson,
Communications Manager at ljw@restonchamber.org.
Ocean
Springs Chamber event: Peter Anderson festival makes top 20 tourism list Sun Herald
Christian County Chamber event: Sen. Mitch
McConnell speaks on defense, foreign policy challenges Kentucky
New ERA
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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.
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#BestChamber practices: Traverse City Area Chamber: CEO Roundtable Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
Phil
Hardwick — What remarkable associations do that others don’t Mississippi Business
Crossroads Regional
Chamber of Commerce Hosts New Teacher Luncheon Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce -
219.769.8180
Rapid City Chamber event: Black Hills Air Service Summit Rapid City Chamber of
Commerce at 605-343-1744.
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce gets AT&T grant WBKO TV
Madison Chamber Business
Expo: Polco's pitch wins Pressure Chamber and trip to Silicon Valley Wisconsin State Journal
Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce Seeking Protection Against
Electricity Price Increases Marion Chamber
#BestChamber
Practices: McLean County Chamber of Commerce: 2016 ATHENA Leadership
Award®
jessica@mcleancochamber.org by July 29.
#FamousChamber of Commerce
Quotation: Networking
Networking is marketing.
Marketing yourself, marketing your uniqueness, marketing what you stand for. –
Christine Comaford-Lynch
Barbara
Ryan, Des Plaines chamber leader remembered as "all around a great
lady" Daily Herald
If you would like delivery of a new gloss Chamber directory from Town
Square publications in June/July, 2017, please contact me at your earliest
convenience.
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John
John Dussman | Chamber Manager
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