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Hampton Roads Chamber event: From Local Dive Shop to Top 50 Government Contractor
Hampton Roads Chamber event: From Local Dive Shop to Top 50 Government Contractor
Norfolk, VA –How does a company grow
from a local dive shop to one of the largest contractors for the Defense
Logistics Agency? The Hampton Roads Chamber is honored to present Karan Rai,
President and CFO of ADS Tactical, Inc. Rai will be speaking on his experience
throughout his career and how he has molded ADS’ future business prospective
with the Federal Government.
Chamber Leadership
Series: Karan Rai, President & CFO ADS, Inc.
Date: Tuesday, February 2
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Cost: $40 (Members), $55 (Non-Members)
Where: The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
4535 Commerce St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Day of
Contact: Priscilla Monti,
pmonti@hrchamber.com 757-470-6805
pmonti@hrchamber.com 757-470-6805
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Birmingham Bloomfield 2016-2017 Community Guide & Directory
The Birmingham-Bloomfield is available at the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Joe Bauman and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Kociusko Chamber to Hold 105th Annual Membership Awards Dinner
To reserve your seat visit www.kchamber.com/events/Annualdinner, email info@kchamber.com or call 574.267.6311. All reservations must be made by Thursday, January 19th.
Fox Cities Chamber program: Bazaar After Dark to return in April
The Fox Cities is getting more Bazaar.
Pulse Young Professionals Network's Bazaar After Dark, an event that debuted in September to rave reviews and an estimated crowd of more than 3,500 people, will return in April and at least twice more later in 2017.
The next will be held on April 29 on Second and Third streets in downtown Kaukauna.
RELATED: Bazaar After Dark could become a thing
While the second and third events of the year don't have concrete dates, Bazaar After Dark organizer Adrienne Palm said there are two weeks that have been targeted. The second Bazaar After Dark for the year will likely be in mid-July in Menasha. The third will likely be in early-to-mid-September and back on Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton, which was home to the first night market last year.
Thanks to a new partnership between Pulse (a program of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce) and Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity, each of the three Bazaar After Darks will coincide with the location and timing of Habitat's Rock the Block events. The goal of these night markets is to help revitalize and draw positive attention to underutilized business districts in the Fox Cities while fostering community collaborations through the arts and common experiences. Read more: Post-Crescent
#BestChamber Practices: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce: Member Benefits
The Rankin County Chamber of Commerce is working for YOU. The professional staff and volunteer board, made up of community leaders from throughout Rankin County, are promoting your business. There is a world of opportunity in the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce awaiting your business today!
FREE ADVERTISING
You will be listed on the Chamber Website at www.rankinchamber.com. Statistics show our website averages over 800 visits a day from people looking for places to shop, dine and stay in the area and local residents who want to know more about your business.
Your business is featured in MyChamberApp, a mobile directory built for the Chamber of Commerce community. MyChamberApp is available to download for free on the iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry.
Upon initial membership to the Chamber you will be listed as a new member in the monthly Chamber newsletter.
Our Corporate Sponsor Levels have been revamped and a 'Diamond Sponsor' level has been added. All sponsor levels are included in Chamber advertising, including our digital billboard campaigne!
ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
ONLY Chamber Members are allowed to insert flyers in the Chamber monthly newsletter. You can reach 1,000 businesses and over 3,500 customers for only $100 and a digital copy of your insert.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
We want to make your business a HUGE success. Let us help host a ribbon cutting for you, complete with GIANT scissors and a big, green bow. Your Grand Opening will be featured in area newspapers, on our website and through Social Media, In addition, fellow Chamber Members will come out and welcome your new business.
RANKIN CHAMBER 'WEEK AT A GLANCE' EMAIL BLAST
This condensed calendar is emailed to you each week to remind you of upcoming events and provides detailed information about Chamber functions. This is available only to Chamber members.
NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES
Ambassador Luncheons are held monthly at various chamber member restaurants throughout Rankin County allowing you to get to know the movers and shakers of Rankin County on a first name basis.
Dollars for Donuts is a great networking opportunity for early risers. This meeting is held quarterly at 8:00 am the last Friday of the month and offers additional networking opportunities.
YOUR BUSINESS ADVOCATE
Rankin County Chamber is a member of the Tri-County Council of Chambers.
We are always looking for ways to support you and your business.
In constant contact with elected officials in Rankin County and State Government.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Leadership Rankin is an annual program designed to develop leadership skills among the future leaders of Rankin County. Applications are accepted in July and the program runs through May.
The Ambassadors Committee serves as the public representatives of the Chamber. This group is a strong way to grow your business and make powerful business contacts.
Office Depot Discount Program offers cost savings, streamlined ordering and free next day delivery! More: Rankin County Chamber
Rashid, who represents Dance Center Evanston, is the "non-profit/public service person of the year." This award "acknowledges an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in the public and/or non-profit sectors by: demonstrating innovation, commitment and leadership; working to advance Evanston and the organization he/she represents; responding to opportunities with creativity and efficiency; and creating awareness for his/her organization and its benefits to the Evanston community." Read more: Patch.com
Coldwater chamber: Transition of leadership
Jan. 20 marks a change of Presidents in the United States of America that happens every four or eight years. Regardless of who you voted for on Nov. 8 of last year (and I hope you voted), the 45th presidency of our great country begins on Friday.
Another transition of leadership, albeit much more modest, also takes place in January of this year. Brad Rockey becomes the past Cchair of the Coldwater Chamber of Commerce, and I am honored to have the opportunity to become the chair for 2017. Quinn White becomes the vice chair and Paul Plant becomes the second vice chair.
The executive board will now consist of Brad, Quinn and myself. The commitment of these individuals, along with the dedication of the entire board and Chamber Executive Director Nichole Steel makes the decision to take a turn as chair a very easy one to make.
In preparation for this month's column, I had a chance to review Curt McRae's contributions over the course of 2016. I want to thank Curt for his passion for the Chamber and for his efforts to be entertaining and creative in addition to informative. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading his articles.
My first involvement with the Chamber of Commerce began when I founded Phil's Driving School, LLC, in 2004 (www.philsdrivingschool.net). My father and the business' namesake, Phil Hickey, joined the Chamber before we made our first dollar.
Phil recognized the value of the membership in the areas of networking, marketing/promotion, new business support, and civic commitment to the development of all businesses in our community. Read more: Daily Reporter
Louisville exec hired to lead Kentucky workforce initiative
It is supported by a $316,800 grant from USA Funds, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that focuses on improved student outcomes, employer engagement in ensuring education quality, innovative approaches to college and career preparation and streamlining key transitions from education and training to careers.
Birmingham Bloomfield 2016-2017 Community Guide & Directory
The Birmingham-Bloomfield is available at the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Joe Bauman and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Kociusko Chamber to Hold 105th Annual Membership Awards Dinner
(Winona Lake, IN) – The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host the 105th Annual Membership Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The event is sponsored by 1st Source Bank, Grace College, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Parkview Warsaw, Warsaw Buick GMC and Wildman Business Group.
A reception time will begin at 5:00 pm, which provides a chance for networking and appetizers will be served by Noa Noa. The event will begin at 6:00 pm with Sophia Schlitt, Wagon Wheel Jr. performer, singing the National Anthem. Dinner will be served by Mad Anthony Lake City Tap House.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Randy Lewis, founder of the Nogwog Fund. He has worked with senior executives from companies such as Lowe’s, P&G, Best Buy, UPS and others. Silveus Insurance Group is the major speaker sponsor. Old National Bank and Cardinal Services Board of Directors are additional speaker sponsors.
The highly anticipated Man & Woman of the Year Award, co-sponsored by 1st Source Bank and Times Union, will be presented in addition to several business and individual awards. New awards this year included Business of the Year, Rising Star, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, and the Making a Difference Awards. The Government Excellence, Ambassador of the Year, and Young Adult Professional of the Year will also be presented. Sponsors include: Horizon Bank, KeyBank, Kosciusko Cares, Lake City Bank, Old National Bank, PNC, The Papers and Zimmer Biomet.
Fox Cities Chamber program: Bazaar After Dark to return in April
The Fox Cities is getting more Bazaar.
Pulse Young Professionals Network's Bazaar After Dark, an event that debuted in September to rave reviews and an estimated crowd of more than 3,500 people, will return in April and at least twice more later in 2017.
The next will be held on April 29 on Second and Third streets in downtown Kaukauna.
RELATED: Bazaar After Dark could become a thing
While the second and third events of the year don't have concrete dates, Bazaar After Dark organizer Adrienne Palm said there are two weeks that have been targeted. The second Bazaar After Dark for the year will likely be in mid-July in Menasha. The third will likely be in early-to-mid-September and back on Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton, which was home to the first night market last year.
Thanks to a new partnership between Pulse (a program of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce) and Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity, each of the three Bazaar After Darks will coincide with the location and timing of Habitat's Rock the Block events. The goal of these night markets is to help revitalize and draw positive attention to underutilized business districts in the Fox Cities while fostering community collaborations through the arts and common experiences. Read more: Post-Crescent
#BestChamber Practices: Rankin County Chamber of Commerce: Member Benefits
The Rankin County Chamber of Commerce is working for YOU. The professional staff and volunteer board, made up of community leaders from throughout Rankin County, are promoting your business. There is a world of opportunity in the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce awaiting your business today!
FREE ADVERTISING
You will be listed on the Chamber Website at www.rankinchamber.com. Statistics show our website averages over 800 visits a day from people looking for places to shop, dine and stay in the area and local residents who want to know more about your business.
Your business is featured in MyChamberApp, a mobile directory built for the Chamber of Commerce community. MyChamberApp is available to download for free on the iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry.
Upon initial membership to the Chamber you will be listed as a new member in the monthly Chamber newsletter.
Our Corporate Sponsor Levels have been revamped and a 'Diamond Sponsor' level has been added. All sponsor levels are included in Chamber advertising, including our digital billboard campaigne!
ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
ONLY Chamber Members are allowed to insert flyers in the Chamber monthly newsletter. You can reach 1,000 businesses and over 3,500 customers for only $100 and a digital copy of your insert.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
We want to make your business a HUGE success. Let us help host a ribbon cutting for you, complete with GIANT scissors and a big, green bow. Your Grand Opening will be featured in area newspapers, on our website and through Social Media, In addition, fellow Chamber Members will come out and welcome your new business.
RANKIN CHAMBER 'WEEK AT A GLANCE' EMAIL BLAST
This condensed calendar is emailed to you each week to remind you of upcoming events and provides detailed information about Chamber functions. This is available only to Chamber members.
NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES
Ambassador Luncheons are held monthly at various chamber member restaurants throughout Rankin County allowing you to get to know the movers and shakers of Rankin County on a first name basis.
Dollars for Donuts is a great networking opportunity for early risers. This meeting is held quarterly at 8:00 am the last Friday of the month and offers additional networking opportunities.
YOUR BUSINESS ADVOCATE
Rankin County Chamber is a member of the Tri-County Council of Chambers.
We are always looking for ways to support you and your business.
In constant contact with elected officials in Rankin County and State Government.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Leadership Rankin is an annual program designed to develop leadership skills among the future leaders of Rankin County. Applications are accepted in July and the program runs through May.
The Ambassadors Committee serves as the public representatives of the Chamber. This group is a strong way to grow your business and make powerful business contacts.
Office Depot Discount Program offers cost savings, streamlined ordering and free next day delivery! More: Rankin County Chamber
Mayor Among Evanston Chamber Annual Award Winners
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the three yearly awards they hand out at their annual celebration.
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, business leader Shaun Chinsky and non-profit leader Béa Rashid will awarded by the Chamber at the gala scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Crystal Ballroom & Lounge on Davis Street.
Chinsky, of Good's of Evanston - a business at 714 Main St., was named the businessperson of the year. The award, according to the Chamber, "honors an individual who has: actively participated and served as a leader in Evanston Chamber activities; demonstrated how business volunteerism can better the community and the Chamber; exemplified long-term commitment to his/her business and community; and displayed innovation and/or entrepreneurialism along with business growth."
Tisdahl was named the community leadership person of the year. The award "recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to make Evanston a better place for its people and its institutions through: personal involvement and enthusiasm in a variety of civic and/or service organizations; innovation, commitment, and leadership; inspiring others to become involved; channeling private sector resources; efforts in improving the quality of life in the community; and connecting people and organizations to create community partnerships."
Rashid, who represents Dance Center Evanston, is the "non-profit/public service person of the year." This award "acknowledges an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in the public and/or non-profit sectors by: demonstrating innovation, commitment and leadership; working to advance Evanston and the organization he/she represents; responding to opportunities with creativity and efficiency; and creating awareness for his/her organization and its benefits to the Evanston community." Read more: Patch.com
Coldwater chamber: Transition of leadership
Jan. 20 marks a change of Presidents in the United States of America that happens every four or eight years. Regardless of who you voted for on Nov. 8 of last year (and I hope you voted), the 45th presidency of our great country begins on Friday.
Another transition of leadership, albeit much more modest, also takes place in January of this year. Brad Rockey becomes the past Cchair of the Coldwater Chamber of Commerce, and I am honored to have the opportunity to become the chair for 2017. Quinn White becomes the vice chair and Paul Plant becomes the second vice chair.
The executive board will now consist of Brad, Quinn and myself. The commitment of these individuals, along with the dedication of the entire board and Chamber Executive Director Nichole Steel makes the decision to take a turn as chair a very easy one to make.
In preparation for this month's column, I had a chance to review Curt McRae's contributions over the course of 2016. I want to thank Curt for his passion for the Chamber and for his efforts to be entertaining and creative in addition to informative. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading his articles.
My first involvement with the Chamber of Commerce began when I founded Phil's Driving School, LLC, in 2004 (www.philsdrivingschool.net). My father and the business' namesake, Phil Hickey, joined the Chamber before we made our first dollar.
Phil recognized the value of the membership in the areas of networking, marketing/promotion, new business support, and civic commitment to the development of all businesses in our community. Read more: Daily Reporter
Louisville exec hired to lead Kentucky workforce initiative
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has a new initiative to improve the state's challenges with developing a competitive workforce and has hired a Louisville executive to head it.
The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center, set to launch in late January, will focus on expanding employer-led efforts to improve the quality of state workforce programs and the results they produce, according to a news release.
It is supported by a $316,800 grant from USA Funds, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that focuses on improved student outcomes, employer engagement in ensuring education quality, innovative approaches to college and career preparation and streamlining key transitions from education and training to careers.
Beth Davisson as been named as the executive director of the center, and she'll begin her new role at the chamber Jan. 17. Davisson has been director of career services for health and medical programs at Sullivan University since 2013 and was the 2016 president and executive director of the Louisville Society for Human Resource Management. (She also was an honoree in Louisville Business First's 2016 Forty Under 40.) Read more: BizJournals.com
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.
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