Virginia Peninsula Chamber Partnership: The 2017 Youth Career Expo (YCE)
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development, and the Greater Virginia Peninsula School Divisions* work together to produce the Youth Career Expo (YCE). It is our belief that by creating career ready graduates, we are paving the way for our youth to contribute to the economic sustainability of our region. The goal of the Expo is to educate students about the variety of career opportunities in the region and the skills needed to acquire those jobs.
If you are a business owner, you understand the need to plan ahead, and to compete for the future workforce. The Youth Career Expo is a great opportunity for businesses, like yours, to connect with the future workforce and to encourage them now, to acquire the skills they will need to be successful in your industry, later.
Working with high school students nearing graduation provides you an opportunity to help sustain future economic stability, while giving students the chance to explore career choices available in our region.
*Gloucester County Schools, Hampton City Schools, New Horizons Regional Education Centers, Newport News Public Schools, Poquoson City Schools, Williamsburg/James City County Schools, and York County Public Schools. Virginia Peninsula Chamber
Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber sees great things in 2017
There are many things to look back upon and be thankful for alongside the many things to look forward to in the eyes of Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Emsweller.
2016 included many changes for the Chamber, including welcoming numerous new local businesses into the Chamber and relocating their offices to Greensburg City Hall.
Emsweller looked back on the move and its impact on the Chamber this year and moving forward.
“The Chamber relocated our office to Greensburg City Hall, which at one time was an elementary school,” Emsweller said. “We renovated one of the old classrooms, making it very modern and functional. We now have an extremely nice conference room, sponsored by Duke Energy, and this conference room allows us to hold meetings on site as well as a great facility for training purposes. It includes a 60-inch TV which can be used for PowerPoint presentations or accessing the Internet for training modules. This room is available to our members at no charge and with us being in City Hall, there is plenty of parking and this building is extremely nice and welcoming.”
Emsweller says the move this year is expected to be the last for the Chamber for the foreseeable future.
“The move to City Hall also gives the Chamber what is expected to be a long-term location,” Emsweller said. “The Chamber has had to move so many times over the past couple of decades that we still have people thinking we are on Lincoln Street, which was way back in the early 2000s.” Read more: Greensburg Daily News
Please Welcome Our New Executive Director Andrea Biwer to the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has appointed Andrea Biwer, Mt. Prospect, as their Executive Director, effective January 16, 2017. “Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience working with chambers of commerce and the regional business community over the past 20 years, said Holly Richards Sorensen, Library Director, Des Plaines Public Library, 2016 Chamber President.”
Andrea was most recently Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Daily Herald Media Group where she was honored for professional excellence with the Margie Paddock Flanders Sales Award. During her tenure at the Daily Herald, Andrea brought energy and enthusiasm to the new event division and developed many strategic partnerships which further contributed to the division’s success.
Andrea’s experience also includes serving as Vice President of Business Development at the Greater O’Hare Regional Business Association, Program and Event Director at the Schaumburg Business Association, and Manager of Choose Chicago at the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau.
“We are very happy to have Andrea on board and look forward to providing many new and exciting opportunities for our membership, said Barb Van Slambrouck, Chromatech Printing, 2017 Chamber President.” Source: Des Plaines Chamber
Arias recognized as one of the top CEO’s in Mississippi for her work for Picayune
Nuria Arias, executive director of the Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce, was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of the 2017 Top CEOs in Mississippi for her contributions to the city of Picayune.
The Mississippi Business Journal recognizes leaders around the state each year. These people demonstrate excellence amid top executives in their field and achieve growth as well as success for their companies while making a profound impact in their community, the Mississippi Business Journal states.
“In the past, I have received other awards, but this one means a lot,” Arias said. “I have done lots of things in Louisiana and other places while working former jobs, but not for the beautiful city of Picayune, so being recognized for the work I do for the city I live in is really special.”
Arias has lived in Picayune with her husband Oscar Arias and two daughters—Marycruz and Camila—since 2002 and is proud to call Picayune home, she said.
Nuria Arias said she sees this recognition as an extension of the support, work and leadership of her past and current Board of Directors and is hopeful that the award will highlight the caliber of professionals Picayune possesses.
“It feels good knowing I am making a difference in the city I live in. I don’t see winning this award as a professional achievement, but more as a personal achievement because I am helping out my community and doing what I love,” she said.
Nuria Arias said her goal for 2017 as executive director of the Chamber is to work with city, community and business leaders in an effort to help Picayune grow.
Recipients will be honored on Thursday January 26, 2017 at The Old Capitol Hill Inn in Jackson from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Read more: Picayune Item
Fox Cities Chamber Breakfast Bytes focuses on exit planning
The Fox Cities Chamber’s monthly morning educational program, Business Breakfast Bytes, will provide exit planning information to attendees at the January session.
The monthly business program focuses on providing small to mid-sized businesses across the Fox Cities region with education and resources addressing business concerns. The next session will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Jan. 17 at WIPFLI, 901 E. Enterprise Ave., Appleton.
Are you a business owner whose retirement plan is selling the business or part of the business? According to Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business, approximately 70 percent of small businesses that sell do not receive the return they were expecting, or could have received, due to lack of an exit plan strategy. Getting your money back of out your business investments requires a process.
The upcoming session will feature a panel of experts that will provide tips regarding the components of a successful exit strategy. Kevin Eismann, Epiphany Law, will lead the session and facilitate the panel, which includes: Paul Northway, executive vice president, American National Bank Fox Cities; Pam W. Schneider, director of estate planning, WIPFLI; and David W. Johnston, financial representative, Principal Financial Group.
The January educational breakfast is open to all the business development organizations and local chambers throughout the tri-county area. Members of any of those organizations are invited to attend. Read more: Post-Crescent
Kyndle legislative preview breakfast set for Jan. 9
As a Kentucky General Assembly prepares to meet, Kyndle's area legislators will share their views and expectations at the Kyndle 2017 Legislative Preview Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 9.
For the first time in Kentucky’s 225-year history, Republicans control both the state House of Representatives and Senate. Issues will range from making Kentucky a right-to-work state and the elimination of the prevailing wage to creation of charter schools. Also on the horizon are tax, public pension and criminal justice reform, among other initiatives.
All of the legislators who represent portions of the four Kyndle counties — Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster — have been invited to speak at the breakfast. They include state Sens. Dorsey Ridley and Joe Bowen as well as state Reps. Robby Mills, Suzanne Miles and Jim Gooch.
The Kyndle breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, in the Big Rivers Electric Corp. Training Center, located adjacent to the Big Rivers parking lot at Third and Main streets. The entrance will be on the Main Street side of the Training Center. Attendees are asked to park on Third or Main streets or on the Water Street portion of the parking lot. The Gleaner
Comcast completes latest expansion of fiber network in southeast Michigan
Comcast Business has completed a two-year, $8.3 million expansion of its fiber-based network in Michigan that adds more than 70 miles of fiber to 1,260 buildings housing 2,260 business tenants across southeast Michigan (including Midtown Detroit), Grand Rapids and Lansing. This supplemental network investment complements the company’s average $240 million capital expenditure spent per year in Michigan over the past three years.
Capable of delivering speeds up to 100 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), this network build-out provides more businesses with access to a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance Ethernet, Internet and advanced voice solutions that will help meet the day-to-day demands of organizations requiring large amounts of bandwidth, looking to link multiple sites or branch locations or planning to connect their offices to a third-party data center.
“These network investments will provide a great business advantage to companies of all sizes and industries,” said Tim Collins, senior vice president of Comcast in Michigan. “Our customers’ bandwidth needs typically double every three years. By putting fiber in the ground now, we’ll be ready to meet their growing demands for speed and bandwidth, particularly as more customers move to cloud-based applications and require the fast download and upload speeds that we provide.”
“Investments, like Comcast Business’ fiber build, are good for Michigan’s overall economic development,” said Rich Studley, president and CEO, Michigan Chamber of Commerce. “Knowing office space is already primed for high-speed broadband service is helping local municipalities attract new businesses to their communities.” Read more: Hometown Life
New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map
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Arias recognized as one of the top CEO’s in Mississippi for her work for Picayune
Nuria Arias, executive director of the Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce, was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of the 2017 Top CEOs in Mississippi for her contributions to the city of Picayune.
The Mississippi Business Journal recognizes leaders around the state each year. These people demonstrate excellence amid top executives in their field and achieve growth as well as success for their companies while making a profound impact in their community, the Mississippi Business Journal states.
“In the past, I have received other awards, but this one means a lot,” Arias said. “I have done lots of things in Louisiana and other places while working former jobs, but not for the beautiful city of Picayune, so being recognized for the work I do for the city I live in is really special.”
Arias has lived in Picayune with her husband Oscar Arias and two daughters—Marycruz and Camila—since 2002 and is proud to call Picayune home, she said.
Nuria Arias said she sees this recognition as an extension of the support, work and leadership of her past and current Board of Directors and is hopeful that the award will highlight the caliber of professionals Picayune possesses.
“It feels good knowing I am making a difference in the city I live in. I don’t see winning this award as a professional achievement, but more as a personal achievement because I am helping out my community and doing what I love,” she said.
Nuria Arias said her goal for 2017 as executive director of the Chamber is to work with city, community and business leaders in an effort to help Picayune grow.
Recipients will be honored on Thursday January 26, 2017 at The Old Capitol Hill Inn in Jackson from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Read more: Picayune Item
Fox Cities Chamber Breakfast Bytes focuses on exit planning
The Fox Cities Chamber’s monthly morning educational program, Business Breakfast Bytes, will provide exit planning information to attendees at the January session.
The monthly business program focuses on providing small to mid-sized businesses across the Fox Cities region with education and resources addressing business concerns. The next session will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Jan. 17 at WIPFLI, 901 E. Enterprise Ave., Appleton.
Are you a business owner whose retirement plan is selling the business or part of the business? According to Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business, approximately 70 percent of small businesses that sell do not receive the return they were expecting, or could have received, due to lack of an exit plan strategy. Getting your money back of out your business investments requires a process.
The upcoming session will feature a panel of experts that will provide tips regarding the components of a successful exit strategy. Kevin Eismann, Epiphany Law, will lead the session and facilitate the panel, which includes: Paul Northway, executive vice president, American National Bank Fox Cities; Pam W. Schneider, director of estate planning, WIPFLI; and David W. Johnston, financial representative, Principal Financial Group.
The January educational breakfast is open to all the business development organizations and local chambers throughout the tri-county area. Members of any of those organizations are invited to attend. Read more: Post-Crescent
Top 10 Blogs of 2016 from the Small Business Administration (SBA)
What a year! From holiday marketing to low cost business ideas, we’ve covered a lot. So before we close out 2016, allow us to highlight the top ten articles that you read the most (by number of views).
A Simple Cash Flow Spreadsheet Anybody Can Use | Views: 35,881
If there's just one formal business skill every business owner should have, it's understanding and forecasting cash flow. Uncover 4 important factors that can help you simplify the process by clicking on the article title above.
Top 10 Low Cost Start Up Business Ideas You Can Launch Today | Views: 24,275
Did you proclaim 2016 as the year that you would start a business? Well, it’s not too late! From affiliate marketing to online retailing, the opportunities are endless! Click on the link above to find a full list of ideas that will help you get your juices flowing.
6 Low Cost Ways to Test your Business Idea | Views: 17,537
Do you have a new business idea for a product or service? Great! Be sure to validate your idea by testing the market. Find 6 low cost ways to do so by clicking on the article link above.
Starting a Halfway House or Transitional Housing Facility | Views: 16,167
Tis’ the season for giving! We’re not just talking gifts, we’re thinking bigger. If one of your dreams is to open a halfway house, click on the article title above to uncover 4 important factors that will help you get started.
10 Essentials of A Marketing Plan in 2016 | Views: 15,253
The world of marketing is changing constantly but there are 10 key components that you should keep in mind. Find out what they are by clicking on the article title above.
Just Started a Business? Understand your Tax Obligations | Views: 15,140
Starting a business can be challenging. But understanding the tax obligations associated with it may be even more complicated. To help you navigate the business tax landscape, click on the link above to get a quick overview of key tax obligations that may impact you.
How to Start a Business in the U.S. as a Foreign National | Views: 13,127
The U.S. prides itself on being a nation born of immigrants and entrepreneurs. Opening its doors to foreign nationals seeking to live the American dream is something that continues to this day. But if you’re looking to start a business in the U.S. as a foreign national or alien, there are separate sets of rules that you must adhere to. Uncover more by clicking on the article link above.
Can You Really Start a Business With Just a Smartphone? Yes! | Views: 11,630
Don’t let your lack of resources stop you from starting a business! Find out which types of businesses naturally lend themselves to being run on mobile devices by clicking on the article link above.
5 Ways to Target the Right Audience | Views: 10,915
The most important step in business planning is finding out who your customers are, what their needs are and why they want to buy from you. Is the market right for you? Are you targeting the right customers? Do they identify with your value proposition and your brand promise? Uncover additional tips by clicking on the article link above.
7 Ideas for Marketing to Existing Customers | Views: 9,551
Marketing is more than just about attracting new customers. It’s imperative that you retain existing customers as well. Click on the article link above to uncover 7 ways that will help you to keep them engaged.
Read more: SBA
Kyndle legislative preview breakfast set for Jan. 9
As a Kentucky General Assembly prepares to meet, Kyndle's area legislators will share their views and expectations at the Kyndle 2017 Legislative Preview Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 9.
For the first time in Kentucky’s 225-year history, Republicans control both the state House of Representatives and Senate. Issues will range from making Kentucky a right-to-work state and the elimination of the prevailing wage to creation of charter schools. Also on the horizon are tax, public pension and criminal justice reform, among other initiatives.
All of the legislators who represent portions of the four Kyndle counties — Henderson, McLean, Union and Webster — have been invited to speak at the breakfast. They include state Sens. Dorsey Ridley and Joe Bowen as well as state Reps. Robby Mills, Suzanne Miles and Jim Gooch.
The Kyndle breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, in the Big Rivers Electric Corp. Training Center, located adjacent to the Big Rivers parking lot at Third and Main streets. The entrance will be on the Main Street side of the Training Center. Attendees are asked to park on Third or Main streets or on the Water Street portion of the parking lot. The Gleaner
Comcast completes latest expansion of fiber network in southeast Michigan
Comcast Business has completed a two-year, $8.3 million expansion of its fiber-based network in Michigan that adds more than 70 miles of fiber to 1,260 buildings housing 2,260 business tenants across southeast Michigan (including Midtown Detroit), Grand Rapids and Lansing. This supplemental network investment complements the company’s average $240 million capital expenditure spent per year in Michigan over the past three years.
Capable of delivering speeds up to 100 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), this network build-out provides more businesses with access to a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance Ethernet, Internet and advanced voice solutions that will help meet the day-to-day demands of organizations requiring large amounts of bandwidth, looking to link multiple sites or branch locations or planning to connect their offices to a third-party data center.
“These network investments will provide a great business advantage to companies of all sizes and industries,” said Tim Collins, senior vice president of Comcast in Michigan. “Our customers’ bandwidth needs typically double every three years. By putting fiber in the ground now, we’ll be ready to meet their growing demands for speed and bandwidth, particularly as more customers move to cloud-based applications and require the fast download and upload speeds that we provide.”
“Investments, like Comcast Business’ fiber build, are good for Michigan’s overall economic development,” said Rich Studley, president and CEO, Michigan Chamber of Commerce. “Knowing office space is already primed for high-speed broadband service is helping local municipalities attract new businesses to their communities.” Read more: Hometown Life
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