Chicago Fed: Midwest Economic Growth Steady in November
The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) decreased
slightly to –0.01 in November from a neutral reading in October. The relative
MEI decreased to +0.20 in November from +0.22 in October. November’s value for
the relative MEI indicates that Midwest economic growth was somewhat higher
than what would typically be suggested by the growth rate of the national
economy. Read more
Download this articleBarrington Area Chamber Announces 2017 Business Award Nominees
(Barrington, IL - 11/7/16) -- The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is pleased to announce the 2017 nominees for their annual “Spirit of Excellence” Business Awards. Nominees have been selected by the membership for recognition in the following categories: Hospitality Member of the Year, New Business of the Year, Chamber Volunteer of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. The community and the BACC membership is encouraged to cast their vote to select the top recipients by visiting www.BarringtonChamber.com. Awards winners will be announced at BACC’s Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, January 19 at The Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre.
Hospitality Member of the Year Award honors a member that has become a popular gathering space bringing community together; a venue that is a go-to destination for entertainment, connecting with friends and family….and brings vibrancy to the community. This year, nominees for Hospitality Member of the Year are; Shakou, McGonigal’s Pub, Pepper Park Coffee, Moretti’s of Hoffman Estates, Copper Fiddle Distillery, and Grassroots.
New Business of the Year Award honors a Chamber business that has come on to the scene with enthusiasm and innovation, bringing something new and fresh to the business community. Contenders are; Pinot’s Palette, Windy City Bulls, Neoteca Pizza & Wine Bar, and Lumen Optical.
Community Partner of the Year Award honors a Not-For-Profit association or organization that has distinguished themselves in the community as innovators, resulting in the advancement of a cause or project in the Barrington area that has improved the lives of others and the quality of our community. Nominees are; ClearCaptions, The Community Meal, Michael Joseph Foundation, JourneyCare, Let It Be Us, and Rahab’s Daughters.
Volunteer of the Year Award honors a Chamber member who has given unselfishly, contributing as a constant promoter and ambassador, actively attending and supporting events and other BACC members. Nominees are John Jackson (4ci Products-Balancing Life’s Challenges), John Corey (Ameriprise Financial Services), and Nancy Roach, (Upstream Investment Partners).
Rookie of the Year Award honors a Chamber member who has recently joined the Chamber and become involved with vigor and passion, bringing new energy to the organization and showing the value of the BACC experience. New members nominated are; Gale Cohen-Demarco,( SportsClips), Basia Aniszewski, (Monat Global), Cedric Quackenbush, (Windy City Bulls), and Tom Drapinski, (Brainstorm Startups, Inc.)
For more information, contact BACC President Suzanne Corr, 847-381-2525 or Suzanne@barringtonchamber.com
Muskego Chamber of Commerce gets new exec
Krisann Durnford, who has been chairwoman of Muskego's Country Christmas celebration since 2006 for the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce and has been its events and marketing coordinator since 2014, has been named executive director of the chamber.
Speaking on behalf of the board of directors, chamber president Camille Darkow said, "We believe that she possesses the vision, expertise, knowledge, excitement, drive, candidness and goal-oriented thoughts and values that as a chamber and board we are looking for..."
She succeeds Deborah Skurulsky who resigned after serving nearly three years. When the position went back to full-time, Skurulsky decided she wanted to devote more time to her law practice.
Darkow had high praise for Skurulsky: "It was a pleasure working with her and she did an amazing job of leading the chamber of commerce through the new challenges and changes that are happening in the city of Muskego and surrounding areas."
"We hope for only the best for her future, and take comfort in the fact that she has her law office right here in Muskego and has offered that she is always available for guidance and assistance if needed as well as being readily available to help with the transition for our new executive director," Darkow said. Read more: Muskego New Berlin Now
Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map
The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map is available at the Cary Grove Chamber today! Thanks to Lynn Caccavallo and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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#Chamber Partnership: Greater Reston, Prince William, Arlington, Loudoun County: Northern Virginia Restaurant Week '17
Restaurant Week
March 20 - 27, 2017
Back by popular demand...the Greater Reston, Loudoun, Arlington and Prince William Chambers of Commerce are excited to present Northern Virginia Restaurant Week from March 20-27, 2017.
This week-long dining experience is taking place at a variety of local establishments - from fine dining to fast casual. Get ready to enjoy value pricing for lunch, dinner and/or specialty foods.
Baker College, Flint & Genesee Chamber to host economic forecast by Federal Reserve economists
Two economists from the Detroit branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will present an economic forecast for 2017, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5-7 p.m. at the Baker College of Flint Center for Business, 1050 W. Bristol Road.
The event is free and open to the public; registration is not required.
The Fed presenters, Paul Traub, senior business economist, and Martin Lavelle, business economist, will look at what 2017 may hold economically for the state of Michigan, the region and the nation.
Baker College and the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsors of the event.
“Learning about economic trends and how they may affect you is knowledge that would well serve all of our area residents in their professional and personal lives,” said Wen Hemingway, MBA, CTP, Baker College of Flint president. “This is an incredible opportunity to hear from two of the region’s top economists who will offer valuable insights, delivering them in an engaging and understandable way.”
Baker College sponsors this event annually for its students, faculty and staff and opens it to the public as a community service.
Traub is responsible for research and current analysis at the Detroit branch. Prior to joining the Fed, he was president of Scenario Economics LLC and senior economist for Americas Commercial Transportation Research Company LLC. In 2008, he retired from the position of corporate economist after 25 years of service at Chrysler Group LLC. He worked in the Chrysler corporate economist office for more than 17 of those years, where his responsibilities included tracking the economy and forecasting its impact on North American auto sales, supporting new product development, and speaking to auto dealers and numerous professional organizations.
Traub is a member of the Baker College of Flint Board of Trustees, Detroit Association of Business Economists Board of Directors, the National Association of Business Economists and the Detroit Economic Club. He also serves on advisory boards for the Baker College of Flint Center for Business, Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management and the U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, and has served as adjunct faculty at Oakland University’s School of Business. He earned a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and an MBA from Oakland University.
Phil D'Amico to Lead Wayne County Chamber
The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has named Phil D'Amico president and chief executive officer. He is currently chief marketing officer for South Bend-based Majority Builders Inc. and previously served as director of business growth for the Saint Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. D'Amico's previous experience also includes a stint as regional director of marketing and business development for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. In addition, he hosts a weekly television program called "Economic Outlook" on WNIT in South Bend. D'Amico will begin in his new position next month. Read more: Inside Indiana Business
2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit: Solutions for Economic Competitiveness
Leadership from the private sector and strong public programs are key to creating a highly skilled workforce. The 2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit: Solutions for Economic Competitiveness will focus on key areas where greater employer involvement can make a positive difference for the productivity of their companies and the overall quality of Kentucky's workforce.
Specific topics to be addressed include:
- Essential Skills for Today's Workforce — These skills are critical for success in life no matter where someone works or goes to school: working well with others, remaining drug free, adapting to new information — just showing up on time everyday! How can we improve the essential skills of Kentucky's workforce?
- Career Readiness — This is the latest buzz phrase for preparing students to succeed as adults.
What does it mean to be career ready in today's economy and for the future? How do we make sure we're preparing students the right way? - Workplace Learning and Apprenticeships — Whether it's called project-based learning, an apprenticeship or a career pathway, the benefit of learning while doing cannot be overstated.
Kentucky is picking up the pace on making work-based learning more widely available, but are we moving fast enough? - Plugging In — How, specifically, can Kentucky employers become engaged in meaningful ways to build a stronger workforce in our state?
Register now, and demonstrate your investment in the future of the Commonwealth's workforce!
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