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Friday, January 20th
8:30 - 10:00 AM
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#BestChamber practices: City of Ridgeland MS Chamber - Free Member Online Services
NEW ONLINE SERVICES ~ Chamber members visit www.ridgelandchamber.com and LOGIN to Members Only to take advantage of new online services offered by the Chamber. Post NEWS to our News Submission page; post an event to our Community Calendar; submit a JOB OPENING for your business. All at NO CHARGE! Contact us if you need assistance with Mem #; LOGIN or PASSWORD info. admin@ridgelandchamber.com.
Legislators report 'historical' first week session at Kyndle breakfast
One for the history books is how several local Kentucky officials described the first week of the new legislative session in which several bills were fast-tracked to the governor's desk, including legislation involving abortion, right to work and the establishment a new U of L board of trustees.
State Sen. Dorsey Ridley, a Democrat who has been named as the Minority Caucus Chair; Republican Rep. Suzanne Miles; and newly elected Rep. Robby Mills, also a Republican, spoke during a legislative preview breakfast Monday morning sponsored by Kyndle at the Big Rivers Training Facility at Third and Main streets.
All three acknowledged a change in the atmosphere in Frankfort as both parities work together in a General Assembly which has a Republican majority and a Republican governor.
Senator Ridley labeled this session "Fast and Furious."
"I don't think there's anything wrong with that. These issues, save one, have been around so long it's like a snowball. It's gotten bigger and bigger and bigger. The fast and furious isn't an issue for me," he said. Read more: The Gleaner
She’s heard it before and can’t figure out why people say it: “There’s nothing to do in Sheboygan…”
“But there’s so much to do here,” emphasizes Katelyn Braun, marketing and development assistant at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts. “All you have to do is look on the Sheboygan County Chamber or VisitSheboygan websites, or on any organization’s site. There’s plenty happening.”
She does understand why newcomers might not know about the wealth of activities available in Sheboygan, though. A little over two years ago, Braun moved from Appleton to take a job here, not knowing anyone and, in her words, “not getting out much.”
A coworker suggested she check out activities offered by the Coastal Young Professionals Network, so Braun signed up for the Christmas party.
“I had no expectations about the group,” she said, “but the first event had a great turnout. I made friends, networked and really got to bond with people.”
The experience fueled Braun and, soon after, she joined Coastal’s Engagement Committee, the group that develops, plans and oversees Coastal’s social events. Read more: Sheboygan Press
Leadership and service were recognized Saturday night as three local residents were honored by the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.
Valparaiso parks director John Seibert earned the chamber's 2016 Distinguished Community Leader award.
Seibert is a native of Texas and moved to Valparaiso after meeting his wife, Rin, at graduate school at Indiana University. Seibert worked at the Valparaiso YMCA and Porter Memorial Hospital before being hired as director of the Valparaiso Parks Department under Mayor David Butterfield. He served as city administrator for two years under Mayor Jon Costas, then worked for Opportunity Enterprises and Housing Opportunities before returning to the parks department.
“I think John Seibert is absolutely a foundational member of Valparaiso society,” said Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent E. Ric Frataccia. “He’s been instrumental in so many initiatives and efforts that moved Valpo forward.”
Frataccia, who serves on the Valparaiso Park Board, has known Seibert for about 30 years.
“I’m delighted to know him as a friend and a colleague,” he said.
Frataccia, and his wife, Kaye, introduced him at the awards ceremony.
"I'm honored and humbled to be included with amazing people who have won in the past," Seibert said.
Seibert said getting the award was a great platform for thanking others he has worked with in the community. Read more: NWI.com
5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Rapid City Chamber today! Thanks to Linda Rabe, Kristina Simmons and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town SquarePublications (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.
Kyle Hannon: Internships important part of business opportunities
The Chicago Southland Chamber and the Chicagoland Speakers Network bring you the region's most seasoned speakers to share their tips and secrets for business communication that help you reach and exceed your goals.
Effective communication skills are highly valued and sought-after in all industries. Cultivating fruitful relationships, successfully selling products and services (and ourselves), managing or preventing conflicts and formal public speaking are just a few of the aptitudes we need to generate success in business.
Join us for a half day of meta-presentations including managing stress when speaking in front of an audience, using the right language, engaging your audience, creating an unforgettable elevator speech and much more!.
Click on the link below to register or RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on January 26th.
Sincerely,
Erin Dubich, CSN President
Chicagoland Speakers Network
(724)-344-5958
Get more information
Register Now!
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
18230 Orland Parkway (St. Xavier campus)
Orland Park, IL 60467
Thursday January 26, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
Add to Calendar
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the Midwest
NEW ONLINE SERVICES ~ Chamber members visit www.ridgelandchamber.com and LOGIN to Members Only to take advantage of new online services offered by the Chamber. Post NEWS to our News Submission page; post an event to our Community Calendar; submit a JOB OPENING for your business. All at NO CHARGE! Contact us if you need assistance with Mem #; LOGIN or PASSWORD info. admin@ridgelandchamber.com.
Legislators report 'historical' first week session at Kyndle breakfast
One for the history books is how several local Kentucky officials described the first week of the new legislative session in which several bills were fast-tracked to the governor's desk, including legislation involving abortion, right to work and the establishment a new U of L board of trustees.
State Sen. Dorsey Ridley, a Democrat who has been named as the Minority Caucus Chair; Republican Rep. Suzanne Miles; and newly elected Rep. Robby Mills, also a Republican, spoke during a legislative preview breakfast Monday morning sponsored by Kyndle at the Big Rivers Training Facility at Third and Main streets.
All three acknowledged a change in the atmosphere in Frankfort as both parities work together in a General Assembly which has a Republican majority and a Republican governor.
Senator Ridley labeled this session "Fast and Furious."
"I don't think there's anything wrong with that. These issues, save one, have been around so long it's like a snowball. It's gotten bigger and bigger and bigger. The fast and furious isn't an issue for me," he said. Read more: The Gleaner
Coastal Young Professionals: Katelyn Braun thrives in Sheboygan
She’s heard it before and can’t figure out why people say it: “There’s nothing to do in Sheboygan…”
“But there’s so much to do here,” emphasizes Katelyn Braun, marketing and development assistant at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts. “All you have to do is look on the Sheboygan County Chamber or VisitSheboygan websites, or on any organization’s site. There’s plenty happening.”
She does understand why newcomers might not know about the wealth of activities available in Sheboygan, though. A little over two years ago, Braun moved from Appleton to take a job here, not knowing anyone and, in her words, “not getting out much.”
A coworker suggested she check out activities offered by the Coastal Young Professionals Network, so Braun signed up for the Christmas party.
“I had no expectations about the group,” she said, “but the first event had a great turnout. I made friends, networked and really got to bond with people.”
The experience fueled Braun and, soon after, she joined Coastal’s Engagement Committee, the group that develops, plans and oversees Coastal’s social events. Read more: Sheboygan Press
Deb Muchmore appointed 2017 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Chair
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) announced this week that Deb Muchmore will serve as the chairperson of their 2017 Board of Directors.
“Nothing is more central to the purpose of the Chamber than working to create a climate where businesses can succeed, enabling our region’s economy to thrive and lift everyone who lives here,” Muchmore said. “A healthy business community drives the Chamber’s ability to deliver top notch programs for employers and their employees, and be the strong advocacy voice for business. In 2017, the Chamber board will continue our focus on policies that improve member value and drive regional economic health.”
Muchmore is a partner in the government consulting firm of Kandler Reed Khoury & Muchmore, and she has served on the LRCC board since 2011. Muchmore will replace current board chair Joe Ford of Netvantage Marketing, who will remain on the board. The move also sets up MSU Federal Credit Union CEO April Clobes to take over in turn in 2018.
An MSU graduate, Muchmore has been a public and government relations strategist for more than 30 years, with an emphasis on Michigan’s economy. In recent years, she also helped expand the Lansing Economic Club–a regional forum for promoting economic, leadership and cultural topics through a variety of speakers. Read more: The Peninsula
Valpo chamber recognizes services to the community
Leadership and service were recognized Saturday night as three local residents were honored by the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.
Valparaiso parks director John Seibert earned the chamber's 2016 Distinguished Community Leader award.
Seibert is a native of Texas and moved to Valparaiso after meeting his wife, Rin, at graduate school at Indiana University. Seibert worked at the Valparaiso YMCA and Porter Memorial Hospital before being hired as director of the Valparaiso Parks Department under Mayor David Butterfield. He served as city administrator for two years under Mayor Jon Costas, then worked for Opportunity Enterprises and Housing Opportunities before returning to the parks department.
“I think John Seibert is absolutely a foundational member of Valparaiso society,” said Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent E. Ric Frataccia. “He’s been instrumental in so many initiatives and efforts that moved Valpo forward.”
Frataccia, who serves on the Valparaiso Park Board, has known Seibert for about 30 years.
“I’m delighted to know him as a friend and a colleague,” he said.
Frataccia, and his wife, Kaye, introduced him at the awards ceremony.
"I'm honored and humbled to be included with amazing people who have won in the past," Seibert said.
Seibert said getting the award was a great platform for thanking others he has worked with in the community. Read more: NWI.com
5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Rapid City Chamber today! Thanks to Linda Rabe, Kristina Simmons and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Town SquarePublications (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.
Teresa Beale: Hampton Roads economy needs the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Kyle Hannon: Internships important part of business opportunities
In the current economic climate, our community is facing two major issues. Businesses are seeking talented workers to fill available jobs. And our area is trying to figure out how to stop the “brain drain.”
I’ve heard these problems refined even further. Businesses (and parents) lament that our best and brightest young people go away to college and never come back home because they don’t think we have outstanding career opportunities. But the opportunities exist and companies are looking.
They’re not talking about the well-documented shortage of production workers. They’re talking about positions in accounting, engineering, planning, marketing and other positions that require some college coursework.
Let’s see if I have this right. Area companies have unfilled positions for workers that have had at least some college. College graduates are moving away because they don’t think there are good jobs in the area for college graduates.
It doesn’t require a degree in matchmaking to see there could be a good fit.
Internship programs are the key. Several companies in the area have discovered that internship programs bring skilled college students into the workplace while they are still students. The company gets a quality worker for a defined length of time. The student gets experience and, frequently, relevant college credit. Then when the term is over, if a job is available, the company has the inside track to hiring the student full time. Read more: South Bend Tribune
Chicago Southland Chamber event: Chicagoland Speakers Network Business Communication Symposium
Effective communication skills are highly valued and sought-after in all industries. Cultivating fruitful relationships, successfully selling products and services (and ourselves), managing or preventing conflicts and formal public speaking are just a few of the aptitudes we need to generate success in business.
Join us for a half day of meta-presentations including managing stress when speaking in front of an audience, using the right language, engaging your audience, creating an unforgettable elevator speech and much more!.
Click on the link below to register or RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on January 26th.
Sincerely,
Erin Dubich, CSN President
Chicagoland Speakers Network
(724)-344-5958
Get more information
Register Now!
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce
18230 Orland Parkway (St. Xavier campus)
Orland Park, IL 60467
Thursday January 26, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
Add to Calendar
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the Midwest
Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues.
Town Square Publications parent company, Paddock Publications, has over 100 years’ experience of print product development and dedicated customer service in communities throughout the Midwest. Our experience allows Town Square Publications to offer you attractive royalty and non-dues revenue share streams, provide direct distribution of your custom designed printed publications, including digital and mobile integration, and all with the quickest turn-around times available in the industry. Town Square also offers multi-media maps in both print and online formats, both with our No-Cost guarantee. More information: Town Square Publications
Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your chamber publication or map proposal, contact Town Square Chamber Proposal
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