Rochester Regional Chamber appoints Alaina Campbell new president
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce named Alaina Campbell its new president, the chamber announced this week. She replaces Sheri Heiney, who stepped down in December to become president and CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce in Arizona.
Campbell brings six years of experience as the executive director of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce, where she led efforts to double membership and launch initiatives including the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Expo. Campbell also served as director of business development for the Legacy Center and Urban Air Trampoline in Oxford.
"Her heartfelt welcome of all members, her upbeat nature, energy and genuine enthusiasm are irresistibly contagious," said Kellie McDonald, Orion Chamber board member, in a statement.
Campbell holds a degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University and a program planning and proposal writing certificate from The Grantsmanship Center, based in Los Angeles. Read more: Crain's Detroit Business
BACC Accepting Applications for 2017 Scholarship Awards
Application forms are available for the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship. BACC offers several scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 for students who plan to attend a college, university or technical school following high school graduation.
The BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship is available to students who will be studying marketing, communications or a business-related field. The scholarship is named after the Chamber's former head of communications, Lauren Brown, who died at the age of 29 of ovarian cancer.
To qualify for a BACC scholarship, students must be either a Barrington High School student, the student of a Chamber member business, or the student of an employee of a Chamber member business. Scholarship winners will be invited as guests to attend the BACC Spotlight on Barrington's Stars event on Wednesday, April 19 at the Biltmore Country Club. Spotlight is a special employee appreciation luncheon that includes a fashion show and awards ceremony.
Application forms for the BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship are available at the Chamber office or click here. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2017. Only completed applications that are legible and include all supporting documents will be considered. To receive an application form, stop at the BACC offices at 190 E. James Street, Barrington, or send your application request to email@barringtonchamber.com and we can email it you. Reward checks will be made out directly to the scholarship winner. For more information, contact BACC President Suzanne Corr, (847) 381-2525 or email Suzanne@barringtonchamber.com.
La Porte Chamber event: Milo touts 'innovations' during State of City address
La Porte Mayor Blair Milo capped off her annual State of the City address Friday with a rap song about the “Hub of Awesome,” her signature description of the city, and a well-executed dab.
Performing with her were several young musicians from Emerging Sound, a Christian music ministry and retreat at the former Ruth Sabin Home on Michigan Avenue.
Milo, before the address at Best Western Plus, indicated she would “switch things up” this year. The luncheon, sponsored by the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce, drew about 150 people who stood and clapped along with the rap tune.
The mayor used most of the rest of the event to talk about her administration’s accomplishments, focusing on how the city was innovating in response to rapid changes in technology and the pace of life generally. She likened the pace of our daily lives in recent years to a kayak tumbling through rapids.
“Our first instinct is to try to hold ourselves steady to keep from capsizing,” Milo said. “In reality, that’s the worst thing you can do. You have to paddle harder and take control so you can be prepared for what lies ahead. The trick is to be nimble.” Read more: Herald-Argus
La Porte Chamber event: Milo touts 'innovations' during State of City address
La Porte Mayor Blair Milo capped off her annual State of the City address Friday with a rap song about the “Hub of Awesome,” her signature description of the city, and a well-executed dab.
Performing with her were several young musicians from Emerging Sound, a Christian music ministry and retreat at the former Ruth Sabin Home on Michigan Avenue.
Milo, before the address at Best Western Plus, indicated she would “switch things up” this year. The luncheon, sponsored by the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce, drew about 150 people who stood and clapped along with the rap tune.
The mayor used most of the rest of the event to talk about her administration’s accomplishments, focusing on how the city was innovating in response to rapid changes in technology and the pace of life generally. She likened the pace of our daily lives in recent years to a kayak tumbling through rapids.
“Our first instinct is to try to hold ourselves steady to keep from capsizing,” Milo said. “In reality, that’s the worst thing you can do. You have to paddle harder and take control so you can be prepared for what lies ahead. The trick is to be nimble.” Read more: Herald-Argus
Birmingham Bloomfield 2016-2017 Community Guide & Directory
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Take a break at Natchez-Adams County Chamber tennis, golf tournament
Are you ready to have some fun? Well, it is that time of year for the classic Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Golf/Tennis tournament. Take a break for some much needed rest and relaxation and come join us for some fun at Duncan Park on April 7 for our 24nd Annual Chamber Golf/ Tennis Tournament.
This entertaining, yet slightly competitive event, has been scheduled every spring and gives Chamber members and other interested participants a chance to network and enjoy each other’s company outside the business arena. The four -person scramble format allows golfers of all skill levels to get out and have some fun. You will also have the opportunity to win a 2017 Chevy Malibu and a 2017 GMC Canyon both generously donated by Great River Chevrolet. A trophy is given to the team to keep for a year. Last year’s winner was Merit Health.
We also have a great traditional doubles tennis tournament for tennis enthusiasts. We are pleased to bring you many opportunities to get involved with this event. You may sign up as an individual, or get a whole team together. You can promote your business through one of several different sponsorship levels. Or you can simply attend the Chamber Business After-Hours scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. at the tennis courts.
Music will be provided by Big River Broadcasting and Natchez Pathology, and Wesley Steckler from Terry Estes State Farm will provide their traditional roasted pig. A Helicopter Golf Ball Drop will take place at 6 p.m. For a chance at winning half of the pot, you may purchase a golf ball drop ticket for $20 or 6 tickets for $100. Each ball is numbered and the one that goes in or closest to the hole is the lucky winner. Call the Natchez Chamber at 601-445-4611 or stop by to purchase your tickets. Read more: Natchez Democrat
Marklein leaves chamber to spread emotional intelligence
Bill Marklein is leaving his job at the Sheboygan County Chamber to launch a new career aimed at helping humanity better manage emotions.
Marklein, who has been community relations director at the chamber for the past six and a half years, is starting a new consulting business, Employ Humanity, to spread awareness and education of emotional intelligence.
“I look forward to my next chapter inspiring emotional intelligence in humans and the workplace to transform organizational cultures for the betterment of humanity," he said. "With the rapid acceleration of technology, change and stress, the ability to effectively manage our own emotions and the emotions around us will be critical for progress, especially with our incoming workforce. There is a huge need for people skills and human connection in the workplace.” Read more: Sheboygan Press
Kentucky Chamber Reps Address Muhlenberg Chamber
Representatives of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented information about 2017 General Assembly actions to the membership of the Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce last week.
Ashli Watts, vice president of public affairs, spoke on behalf of the KCC about bills related to businesses in the state legislature. Watts talked about the chamber’s process of choosing priorities for its public affairs team to focus on when meeting with state legislators.
The four pillars of prosperity identified by the Kentucky Chamber include workforce, government, infrastructure and jobs. Various bills fell under the umbrella of the four pillars including reforming criminal justice systems, tax reform, repealing the prevailing wage, enabling charter schools, energy protection, enacting right to work legislation and improving the Workers Compensation System. Read more: SurfKY.com
Marklein leaves chamber to spread emotional intelligence
Bill Marklein is leaving his job at the Sheboygan County Chamber to launch a new career aimed at helping humanity better manage emotions.
Marklein, who has been community relations director at the chamber for the past six and a half years, is starting a new consulting business, Employ Humanity, to spread awareness and education of emotional intelligence.
“I look forward to my next chapter inspiring emotional intelligence in humans and the workplace to transform organizational cultures for the betterment of humanity," he said. "With the rapid acceleration of technology, change and stress, the ability to effectively manage our own emotions and the emotions around us will be critical for progress, especially with our incoming workforce. There is a huge need for people skills and human connection in the workplace.” Read more: Sheboygan Press
Representatives of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented information about 2017 General Assembly actions to the membership of the Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce last week.
Ashli Watts, vice president of public affairs, spoke on behalf of the KCC about bills related to businesses in the state legislature. Watts talked about the chamber’s process of choosing priorities for its public affairs team to focus on when meeting with state legislators.
The four pillars of prosperity identified by the Kentucky Chamber include workforce, government, infrastructure and jobs. Various bills fell under the umbrella of the four pillars including reforming criminal justice systems, tax reform, repealing the prevailing wage, enabling charter schools, energy protection, enacting right to work legislation and improving the Workers Compensation System. Read more: SurfKY.com
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