Chamber Executive Ongoing Education: Kyle Sexton: REMEMBERSHIP - New Strategies for Remarkable Membership Organizations
In the five years since first publishing REMEMBERSHIP, I've been working with chambers and associations across North America, implementing effective new tools and strategies that help boards and executives make better decisions about their future.
The second edition is shipping now. The ideas in this book are important for membership organizations, membership development professionals, and their board members. The tools I've added in this edition are critical to the strategic direction of your team.
In 2014, I launched a new tool, and it's big: six feet by four feet, to be exact. It's a giant interactive canvas to help you understand your organization better. It's a result of all the membership workshops I've done at annual board retreats. I can't wait to share it with you.
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Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce priority: 'Workplace ready' designation sought for Sangamon County
A newly created workforce development program for Sangamon County aims to have 4,000 workers -- primarily students and the unemployed -- certified as "workplace ready" by the end of 2017.
The county would be among the first in Illinois certified through the ACT Work Ready Communities program, which certifies students and workers as ready for a job in areas of applied math, locating information and reading. Approximately 3,100 have been certified since testing began in the summer of 2015 at local high schools and Lincoln Land Community College, said Sarah Graham, director of workforce development at The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Nearly 30 employers are participating. The goal is another 100 in 2017.
"Individuals take this test to certify their readiness for the workplace," said Graham. "High school students are the emerging employees. Then there are unemployed individuals, and there are current workers."
ACT developed the program in the 1980s as part of the company's college- and career-readiness testing for high school students, said Graham. Individuals who successfully complete the test receive a bronze, silver, gold or platinum "National Career Readiness Certificate" that can be shared with potential employers. The certificate, said Graham, is intended to supplement high school and college studies.
The emphasis, Graham added, is on the unemployed for the remainder of the year. There is a cost for taking the test, though she said local educational institutions work with students. Tests are customized to specific fields, from accounting to auto mechanics.
"It's going to let an individual know whether they need to do some work, whether it's educationally, whether it's applied math skills or critical thinking skills," said Graham. State-Journal Register
Governor to speak at Rapid City luncheon
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at a Rapid City event today.
Daugaard will speak about his State of the State address during the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee luncheon.
The event starts at 11:30 a.m. and is in LaCroix Hall at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made by emailing rsvp@rapidcitychamber.com, online at web.rapidcitychamber.com or by calling 343-1744. Read more: Rapid City Journal
Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Begins Search for its New Director
The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) is starting its search for a new director, and a job description of the full-time position has been posted online, according to interim director Aimee Thurner.
The description for the position was drafted in late December, and a director could be in place ahead of the chamber’s annual banquet on March 7. The new director would be responsible for handling membership recruitment, all chamber programming and hiring individuals for future chamber positions. The new director also would manage the chamber’s existing member core of 375 businesses.
“It’s the first puzzle piece before everything else can fall into place for the chamber,” Thurner said. “It will be great to build our staff in the upcoming year.”
The director search comes amid the chamber preparing to announce its new board of directors president, Mary Marino of Beloit Health System, next month.
The job description states the new director must manage the chamber’s $200,000 annual budget, while organizing workshops to benefit chamber members. The new leader would need to implement a plan for future event programming, Thurner said.
Thurner, who has worked with the chamber for over 13 years, said she will stay on after a new director is hired. Read more: Beloit Daily News
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce 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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Southeast Kentucky Chamber announces new President & CEO
Southeast Kentucky Chamber announces new President & CEO
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (SEKC) has announced that Jordan Gibson has been selected as the its new President & CEO. The Chamber’s Board of Directors was notified of the new appointment on Thursday. Gibson will officially begin working for the SEKC on February 8.
“After reviewing the resumes and credentials from a large pool of applicants and conducting interviews, the search committee unanimously agreed that Jordan Gibson is the right person to lead the Chamber,” said Search Committee Chairman Howard Roberts. “Jordan’s skills, coupled with his professional experience, make him the right person to help execute the strategic priorities of the Chamber. We are excited to see him come on board.”
Gibson is a native of Pikeville. Prior to his Chamber appointment, Gibson was the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at Florida State College at Jacksonville Foundation where he managed programming services and events for over 130,000 alumni. Gibson was formerly the Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and a 2008 graduate of the university with degrees in business administration and comparative religion. He also holds an MBA from UPIKE’s Coleman College of Business.
“My experience working with alumni, donors and community partners has been excellent preparation for building the lasting relationships necessary to continue moving the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce forward. I can’t tell you how excited I am for this opportunity to return home to Eastern Kentucky and be so closely involved with our business communities,” Gibson said. “There are some amazing people and organizations throughout the region that are working hard to create new opportunities for our workforce as well as their respective communities. The Chamber plays a key role in that development process. I can’t wait to get started.”
Chairman of the Chamber’s Board, Rick Newsom, said, “The board and I would like to congratulate Jordan in his new role as President & CEO.” He added, “Jordan is an accomplished professional with a deep understanding of our region and a passion to see it grow. We are excited to welcome him home.” Read more: Floyd County Times
Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce sets dates for Third House sessions
The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce announced dates for the 2017 Third House sessions, which provide a chance for the public to interact with state legislators.
The Chamber’s 2017 legislative calendar includes two open forums and a wrap-up luncheon with state legislators. At each session, attending lawmakers will provide an overview of current legislation before the Indiana House and Senate and address questions from the Chamber and the general public.
“These events give residents an opportunity to hear firsthand from legislators and ask questions,” said Marla Miller, Chamber manager of membership development, in a press release.
“The work of these individuals plays a major role in shaping our state’s economic climate and so much more. We appreciate the legislators’ willingness to participate in these forums and hope our community takes full advantage of this opportunity for interaction.”
Up first will be a Third House legislative forum and reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in Room M400 on the main campus of Ivy Tech Community College, 1815 E. Morgan St. Legislators will take questions from the audience and a reception will follow.
Scheduled to attend the first session are Mike Karickhoff, House District 30; Heath VanNatter, House District 38; Tony Cook, House District 32; and Jim Buck, Senate District 21.
A second open-floor Third House session will be 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 17 in Kresge Auditorium at Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S. Washington St. Legislators will again take questions from the audience.
The third and final session will be a wrap-up luncheon which will summarize key happenings from the current legislative session. It is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at Rozzi’s Catering and Continental Ballroom, 920 Millbrook Lane.
All Third House sessions are open to the public. There is no cost to attend the first two events, however, tickets for the wrap-up luncheon are $15. The Chamber asks that attendees register in advance.
For more information about these sessions or to register for the May 12 luncheon, call the Chamber at 765-457-5301 or visit www.GreaterKokomo.com Read more: Kokomo Tribune
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Harbor Springs Chamber of commerce announces annual meeting
Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce leaders invite chamber members to the annual membership meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club. This event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
At the annual membership meeting, new board members will be sworn in, the new executive committee will be introduced, and Sandy Duley will hand over the role of president to Marcie Wolf.
Members in good standing are asked to download the official ballot for the election of four members to the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. These positions are for three-year terms, beginning Jan. 26, with the exception of the executive committee level per the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce by-laws. Members can download the board of directors ballot from the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce website, www.harborspringschamber.com
The board of directors is working together on a vision for the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. The board is creating an actionable strategic plan that will benefit the organization and its members, and continues to work on the behalf of its members as the organization moves forward into the new year.
A free lunch will be provided to chamber members and advance registration is required. Chamber members can call (231) 526-7999 or email marge@harborspringschamber.com to reserve a spot prior to the event. Read more: Petoskey News
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce names new executive director
The executive board of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce has named Jill Sluss the new executive director. Sluss succeeds Caroline Goode, who recently relocated out of town.
A native of the Roanoke Valley, Sluss has 25 years of experience in the marketing and communications industry. She has held positions in television, radio, education, international customer service and non-profit organizational development and management.
Sluss is a graduate of Roanoke College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Communications. She is also a longtime community volunteer, and has served on numerous boards of directors during the span of her career. She has a particular interest in vocational and technical education and is the former volunteer communications director for the SkillsUSA-Virginia Conference and Competition that was previously held in the area.
“I am honored that I was chosen by the board of directors to lead the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce,” said Sluss. “I have a passion for building relationships and organizing community events and look forward to representing the business communities of both Salem and Roanoke County. I truly believe that the Chamber is the backbone that links local businesses to the public.” Read more: Roanoke.com
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