Five Star Accreditation and New Brand for Hampton Roads Chamber
Norfolk, VA –“The
5-Star accreditation designation is the most prestigious designation awarded by
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce” said Pamela Gregory, a representative of the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, as she presented the accreditation plaque to Bryan K.
Stephens, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber during the Chamber’s
Annual Meeting on December 8th. “You should be immensely proud
of your Hampton Roads Chamber,” said Gregory, “only one percent of chambers in
the country currently hold a 5-star accreditation.”
The accreditation presentation was just one of many highlights of the 32nd Annual Meeting held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. President and CEO of The Hampton Roads Chamber, Bryan K. Stephens, kicked off the event with a state of the chamber report, as he outlined the achievements of 2016 and discussed the way ahead for 2017. Notably, Stephens unveiled the new brand identity of the Chamber. As of now the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is simply, the Hampton Roads Chamber. A bold new logo design and a new tag line “Means Business” form the cornerstone of the new brand. Stephens explained the three overarching goals of the Hampton Roads Chamber: becoming a impactful advocate by consistently and effectively leading the efforts to shape public policy and influence legislation that set the conditions for businesses to succeed, becoming a powerful economic partner by developing, diversifying and improving both the economy and quality of life in the region, and becoming an inspiring ignitor by promoting the important of regionalism and the power of collective impact.
The accreditation presentation was just one of many highlights of the 32nd Annual Meeting held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. President and CEO of The Hampton Roads Chamber, Bryan K. Stephens, kicked off the event with a state of the chamber report, as he outlined the achievements of 2016 and discussed the way ahead for 2017. Notably, Stephens unveiled the new brand identity of the Chamber. As of now the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is simply, the Hampton Roads Chamber. A bold new logo design and a new tag line “Means Business” form the cornerstone of the new brand. Stephens explained the three overarching goals of the Hampton Roads Chamber: becoming a impactful advocate by consistently and effectively leading the efforts to shape public policy and influence legislation that set the conditions for businesses to succeed, becoming a powerful economic partner by developing, diversifying and improving both the economy and quality of life in the region, and becoming an inspiring ignitor by promoting the important of regionalism and the power of collective impact.
Following Stephen’s exciting announcement, Joseph Witt of
Presenting Sponsor, Old Point National Bank, introduced keynote speaker
Christine Pantoya, Senior Vice President of Mobile Strategy for the National
Basketball Association. Pantoya, an ODU alumna and leader in the mobile
strategy field, focused her remarks on the areas of women in business and
mobile strategy. “As women we need to use our platforms wisely, listen
well, and speak impactfully,” said Pantoya.
New members of the Hampton Roads Chamber were welcomed and
the new member spotlight sponsor Waterside District shared a video on their
growing Cordish Companies project in downtown Norfolk.
Shepelle Watkins White, 2016 Chair of the Hampton Roads
Chamber of Commerce honored the retiring board members and presented Glen
Robertson with the 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award. Robertson, an
attorney with Wolcott Rivers Gates, worked tirelessly as the Vice Chair for
governmental affairs traveling to Richmond to testify and advocate for
pro-business legislation. Watkins-White then passed on the ceremonial
gavel to the 2017 Chair Tom Winborne, formally installing the new officers and
regional board, as well as division boards.
The meeting was called to adjournment on the very high note as the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce was awarded the honor of a 5-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting was called to adjournment on the very high note as the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce was awarded the honor of a 5-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“We build our stories by
listening to the stories of others,” said Pantoya, and the story of the Hampton
Roads Chamber continues to be a bestseller. More information:
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce - Public Policy update
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce - Public Policy update
On November 30, Champaign County First, a public/private partnership made up of private business leaders, community stakeholders and local government entities went to Springfield on an annual lobbying trip. The group's focus is to advocate for transportation, infrastructure and economic development for all of Champaign County.
The trip was successful in sharing Champaign County First's priority projects with the Deputy Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation Rich Brauer. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources discussed recreation projects along with available grants for restoration and bike paths. The last meeting in the morning had the group meet with Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Sean McCarthy about economic development including EDGE Tax Credits, Enterprise Zones and workforce development.
In the afternoon the delegation held meetings with elected state officials to discuss priorities and the current aspects of state government. Representatives Adam Brown, Chad Hays and Bill Mitchell took time out of their session schedule to meet with Champaign County First delegates. Senators Scott Bennett and Chapin Rose made an official announcement on the Senate floor about Champaign County First and then met with delegates outside the Senate Chamber doors.
In all, Champaign County First was able to advocate for all of Champaign County as a united front to directors of government agencies and elected officials. The trip supplements the Washington DC trip to bring Champaign County First's advocacy to all our officials in Washington and Springfield. More information:
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Mike Kuhns, Suzy Johnson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Fox Cities Chamber president named new president of TwinWest Chamber in Plymouth, MN
Shannon Full submitted her resignation as president and chief executive officer of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. She will remain in the position through the end of the year.
Full was named the new president of TwinWest Chamber of Commerce in Plymouth, Minnesota, and will start in February. It marks her return to the Twin Cities where she began her career at the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce in Mounds View, Minnesota.
“While it has been so fulfilling, both personally and professionally, to live and work in the Fox Cities for the last six years, this move is the right decision for my family," she said in a prepared release Thursday morning.
Full has held the chamber's top position here for those six years.
Daniel Ferris, chairman of the chamber's board of directors, said a search committee will be formed to find Full’s successor, and that she will aid in the transition.
“Shannon has been a wonderful asset to our organization for the last six years and we thank her for her leadership and dedication,” he said in an email to chamber members Thursday.
In her release, Full said, "I'm very proud of the work that the Fox Cities Chamber and the Fox Cities Regional Partnership have done and I'm honored to have been a leader in that work."
In recent years, the chamber formed the Fox Cities Regional Partnership and launched the Talent Upload program, which seeks to attract and retain young professionals in the Fox Cities. Read more: Post-Crescent
Greensburg, IN: A place to live, a place to work, a place to play
Videos, new websites to help drive community development
GREENSBURG – The many considerable charms of the Tree City are a beloved known quantity to Decatur County denizens, but a one-of-a kind video project and forthcoming website initiative created by the local Chamber of Commerce and several area organizations, hope to spread the message that Greensburg is a special place for visitors and longtime residents alike.
A “teaser” video created by the Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and an accomplished videographer and drone pilot exploded in popularity over the weekend and was shared upwards of a thousand times on Facebook alone.
But Chamber executive director Jeff Emsweller said the preview clip, which debuted at the Chamber’s annual banquet last month, is only a sneak peek with much more to come. And the beneficiaries of the year’s-worth of work will be families, students, businesses, and virtually all Tree County residents – current and future.
Bird’s-eye view
The happy hullabaloo comes from the publication of a video trailer created by the Chamber, videographer Matt Patton and CrossPointe Studios. Patton piloted drones equipped with state-of-the art cameras to capture sporting events, interesting local locales, and festivities in the summer in an effort to highlight all of that as well as shine a spotlight on the Tree County.
The high definition video provides flyover footage of Decatur County landmarks such as the Blue Bridge and the courthouse’s signature tower tree in eye-popping color and detail. Local school sports teams and events such as August’s “On Eagle’s Wings 5K” are part of the short highlight reel.
In just under three minutes, the video showcases Greensburg, Westport and other areas of the county in a splendor that likely can only be matched by seeing it all in person. Read more: Greensburg Daily news
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Mike Kuhns, Suzy Johnson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Fox Cities Chamber president named new president of TwinWest Chamber in Plymouth, MN
Shannon Full submitted her resignation as president and chief executive officer of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. She will remain in the position through the end of the year.
Full was named the new president of TwinWest Chamber of Commerce in Plymouth, Minnesota, and will start in February. It marks her return to the Twin Cities where she began her career at the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce in Mounds View, Minnesota.
“While it has been so fulfilling, both personally and professionally, to live and work in the Fox Cities for the last six years, this move is the right decision for my family," she said in a prepared release Thursday morning.
Full has held the chamber's top position here for those six years.
Daniel Ferris, chairman of the chamber's board of directors, said a search committee will be formed to find Full’s successor, and that she will aid in the transition.
“Shannon has been a wonderful asset to our organization for the last six years and we thank her for her leadership and dedication,” he said in an email to chamber members Thursday.
In her release, Full said, "I'm very proud of the work that the Fox Cities Chamber and the Fox Cities Regional Partnership have done and I'm honored to have been a leader in that work."
In recent years, the chamber formed the Fox Cities Regional Partnership and launched the Talent Upload program, which seeks to attract and retain young professionals in the Fox Cities. Read more: Post-Crescent
#BestChamber Practices: Jackson County Chamber website - Local Business Resources in Jackson County
These organizations can provide your business with practical information and helpful insight on any aspect of owning, operating or managing a business.
The Enterprise Group of Jackson, MI
The Enterprise Group is Jackson’s one-stop-shop for economic growth and development. Be sure to watch the community promotional video on their home page.
The Enterprise Group is Jackson’s one-stop-shop for economic growth and development. Be sure to watch the community promotional video on their home page.
South Central Michigan Regional Entrepreneurial Collaborative
A one-stop-shop for sharing resources, best practices and support for local business through regional collaboration.
A one-stop-shop for sharing resources, best practices and support for local business through regional collaboration.
South Central Michigan Works!
SCMW! helps employers recruit potential employees from a steady stream of competent and skilled workers.
SCMW! helps employers recruit potential employees from a steady stream of competent and skilled workers.
Jackson Community College, Department of Corporate and Continuing Education
Corporate & Continuing Education brings business, education and training together by collaborating with economic and workforce development partners to better serve employers in the South Central Michigan region.
Corporate & Continuing Education brings business, education and training together by collaborating with economic and workforce development partners to better serve employers in the South Central Michigan region.
The College and Career Access Center (CCAC) was founded in 2008 and has evolved with its primary purpose: to assist Jackson County residents to productive careers through the pursuit of appropriate post-secondary education. Here at the CCAC, we value all post-secondary education equally. Whether entering into a traditional two to four year institution, a skilled trade center, the military, or an apprenticeship program, we are here to assist you in getting there.
Spring Arbor University, Gainey School of Business
Spring Arbor Business students, through classes and internships provide resources (especially marketing and financial) for local, state or national business people interested in starting a new business, profit or nonprofit, or for enhancing their current organization. Students are provided cutting-edge training through opportunities to study with a wide range of professionals and experts, both in a classroom as well as in real-world settings.
Spring Arbor Business students, through classes and internships provide resources (especially marketing and financial) for local, state or national business people interested in starting a new business, profit or nonprofit, or for enhancing their current organization. Students are provided cutting-edge training through opportunities to study with a wide range of professionals and experts, both in a classroom as well as in real-world settings.
Jackson District Library (JDL) offers a wealth of online business resources. From JDL’s Home Page click Research (located on the bottom, right-hand side). Next, look for What do you want to learn today? (located on the left-hand side). Popular research areas are listed alphabetically underneath. Click Business Resources, which includes links to several databases, such as:
BusinessDecision: Research consumer market data, demographic data, and market segmentation data associated with geographies such as addresses, zip codes, cities, and more.
DemographicsNow: Business & People: Produce comprehensive business and residential lists, as well as detailed demographic reports. Users can even utilize a unique mapping tool that ‘visualizes’ trends.
Learning Express Library: Take practice tests and tutorial courses for succeeding on academic or licensing tests.
Morningstar Investment Research Center: Access for free this investment research source, now only available in digital format.
Michigan eLibrary (MEL) Business Gateway: Review business-related resources provided by the Michigan eLibrary.
Reference USA: Access over 24 million businesses and 262 million consumers with the ability to search by name, geography, business size, type and more.
Jackson Inventors Network
The Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) is a regional nonprofit suppport group where inventors, marketers and creative people can find a platform to learn and network. JIN is a resource center with ideas, books, web site suggestions and other information to assist people with their creative endeavors. The group has many members that are inventors, some with patented products and some without. As well as many professional members, marketers, business owners, consultants and others with individual skills to help take an idea to the marketplace.
The Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) is a regional nonprofit suppport group where inventors, marketers and creative people can find a platform to learn and network. JIN is a resource center with ideas, books, web site suggestions and other information to assist people with their creative endeavors. The group has many members that are inventors, some with patented products and some without. As well as many professional members, marketers, business owners, consultants and others with individual skills to help take an idea to the marketplace.
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association
JAMA is a nonprofit organization of manufacturers that provides methods of training and networking for Jackson area companies. Check out the many resources for manufactures under the 'Resources' tab on their website.
JAMA is a nonprofit organization of manufacturers that provides methods of training and networking for Jackson area companies. Check out the many resources for manufactures under the 'Resources' tab on their website.
Small Business & Technology Development Center
The SBTDC has regional offices statewide that provides services and support to the Michigan small business community in the areas of counseling, training and research.
The SBTDC has regional offices statewide that provides services and support to the Michigan small business community in the areas of counseling, training and research.
South Central Human Resource Management Association
SCHRMA provides a forum for education and networking among area human resources professionals, to advance the HR profession and to help their members grow professionally.
SCHRMA provides a forum for education and networking among area human resources professionals, to advance the HR profession and to help their members grow professionally.
Nonprofit Network
NPN provides technical assistnce and expertise to board members and management teams. Nonprofit Network acts as a community collaborator and point of coordination for gathering and disseminating information pertinent to nonprofits.
NPN provides technical assistnce and expertise to board members and management teams. Nonprofit Network acts as a community collaborator and point of coordination for gathering and disseminating information pertinent to nonprofits.
United Way of Jackson County
Community Solutions and Initiatives
Community Solutions and Initiatives
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County (ACAJC) is a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to advocate for arts and culture in Jackson. In today's economy, the community that provides a high quality of life with a variety of arts and cultural events, facilities, parks and other recreation, is more likely to be successful because it will draw the innovative and tech-savy professionals who want to enjoy those amenities and raise their families in a culture rich environment. This is Jackson!
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County (ACAJC) is a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to advocate for arts and culture in Jackson. In today's economy, the community that provides a high quality of life with a variety of arts and cultural events, facilities, parks and other recreation, is more likely to be successful because it will draw the innovative and tech-savy professionals who want to enjoy those amenities and raise their families in a culture rich environment. This is Jackson!
Jackson County Intermediate School District
Your one-stop-shop for all Jackson County public and charter school information. The JCISD is a leader and a facilitator in professional and curriculum development, school improvement teams, meeting state requirements and as a liaison for the Michigan Department of Education. The Jackson County ISD is among 57 local ISDs created by the state to assist local school districts in the delivery of education to their communities based on the needs of local districts. Read more: Jackson County Chamber
Your one-stop-shop for all Jackson County public and charter school information. The JCISD is a leader and a facilitator in professional and curriculum development, school improvement teams, meeting state requirements and as a liaison for the Michigan Department of Education. The Jackson County ISD is among 57 local ISDs created by the state to assist local school districts in the delivery of education to their communities based on the needs of local districts. Read more: Jackson County Chamber
EMBDC, local merchants encourage shopping on Terrific Thursdays
The East Mississippi Development Corporation is encouraging people to experience, support and shop downtown small businesses
“You really don’t have to go elsewhere to shop, they can come right here locally and support the businesses but also find the gifts that they really need,” said Casey Holladay, Events Coordinator with the EMBDC.
Nearly 15 downtown merchants will be open until 8 pm every Thursday leading up to Christmas.
“We are hoping that we can bring back the Thursday night shopping in Downtown Meridian and we are just really excited about it and it is more of a community feel and it really does help our customers,” said Tricia LaBiche, Owner and Manager of LaBiche Jewelers.
With new restaurants, stores and shops opening in Downtown Meridian leaders say the town thriving and they want to continue the momentum through the holiday season.
“There are so many people who maybe don’t work or come downtown throughout the week, so this gives them an extra time frame to be able to come and support the local businesses,” said Holladay. Read more: WTOK.com
BestChamber practices: Kentucky Chamber - 4 Pillars: A Dashboard
4 PILLARS: A DASHBOARD
Ensuring transparency about progress and helping Kentucky’s elected officials, policymakers and civic and social leaders understand competitiveness issues will require ongoing measurements. These will include:
◆ Creating a public-private signature event to annually assess progress
◆ Developing, maintaining and promoting a state competitiveness dashboard of key indicators
Key Indicators: To gauge Kentucky’s performance in building the pillars for prosperity, the Kentucky Chamber is monitoring the following indicators in each of the four areas:
Creating a healthy, educated
workforce
Preschool Enrollment
4th Grade Reading
4th Grade Math
8th Grade Reading
8th Grade Math
High School Graduation Rate
Percentage of Population With Bachelor's or Higher
Science and Engineering Degrees Awarded
Life Expectancy
Violent Crime Rate
State Health Rankings
Health Expenditures Per Capita
State Poverty Rate
Per Capita Income
Creating a sustainable state government
State Debt Per Capita
State & Local Tax Burden Per Capita
Business Tax Climate Ranking
Tax Burden as a Percentage of Income
State Pension Funding Rank
General Fund Expenditure Growth
State & Local Gov. Employees per 10,000 Population
Rainy Day Balance
General Fund Expenditure Growth
Creating a 21st Century Infrastructure
Percentage of Population without Broadband Access
Broadband Adoption Rate
Total Annual Transportation Spending
Percentage of Structurally Deficient Bridges
Average Commute Time
Airport Activity
Energy Consumption Per Capita
Average Industrial Cost Per Kilowatt Hour
Total Energy Production
Create and Implement Aggressive Job Creation
Change in Real GDP
Average Annual Wage
Small business Openings Less Closings
Research & Development % of GSP
Patents Issued
High Tech Employment as a % of Total Employment
Venture Capital Funding
Exports Per Capita
Economic Freedom Ranking
Litigation Environment Raning
CNBC Top States for Business
More information: Kentucky Chamber
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