Midwest Chamber of Commerce Daily News 04-26-17 #ChamberHeart: Volunteers From Arlington Businesses Serve Local Non-Profits; Wednesday Workshop: Rochester Regional Chamber: Employee Law Aspects For Business; New Castle-Henry County Chamber: It's time for Speed Networking with the Chamber again!; 5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory; 5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory; Note From Dale Perrin, IOM: Lake Zurich Area Chamber: Professional Development & Leadership Training on May 5; Greater Madison Chamber interest: Old National Bank Donating $45,000 to WI non-profits; Columbus-Lowndes Chamber hosts education awards; ICEA and MACP Chambers: Sign Your Members Up for These Three Microsoft Webinars and Earn Chances to Win a PowerBeats 3 Wireless Earset!; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

#ChamberHeart: Volunteers From Arlington Businesses Serve Local Non-Profits


Arlington, Va. - More than 100 local volunteers from various Chamber member businesses and organizations lent a helping hand to area nonprofits as part of the 18th Annual Volunteer Arlington Day today. Produced each year by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Community Action Committee, this day of service provides an opportunity for nonprofits to develop relationships with Arlington businesses, and for businesses to enjoy an afternoon of team-building while giving back to the community.

"Volunteer Arlington Day is an excellent way for our members to connect with one another, while giving back to our community and helping to make Arlington a better place," said Chamber President & CEO Kate Bates. "We are proud to provide this day of service that brings together businesses and nonprofits, and we hope they will form valuable relationships that will continue to grow for years to come."

The participating nonprofits had a variety of tasks for volunteers. Some of these tasks included helping restock and sort food drive donations at the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) and cleaning and organizing classrooms at Arlington Arts Center.

Volunteers included employees from a variety of industries and businesses in Arlington. Member groups who participated today include:

Access National Bank
Esoarc Studio
Arlington Community Federal Credit Union
Expo Branders
Arlington Strategy
Lafayette Federal Credit Union
BB&T
Merrill Lynch
Caulkins & Bruce, PC
Piedmont Office Realty Trust
Clarendon Animal Care
Segue Technologies
Design TLC, LLC
United Bank
Dittmar Company
Urban Alliance
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City
Washington First Bank
Encentric, Inc.
Waterford, Inc.

Arlington nonprofits were excited to have so many enthusiastic volunteers helping at their sites. The nonprofit organizations who participated were:

Arlington Arts Center
Community Residences
Arlington Food Assistance Center
Culpepper Garden
Arlington Medical Society
Linden Resources
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Offender Aid and Restoration
Arlington Thrive
Phoenix Bikes
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
The Reading Connection
BallstonGives, Inc.

Contact: Caroline Taylor. Communications Manager (703) 525-2400 Event photos available here. High resolution images available upon request.



Wednesday Workshop: Rochester Regional Chamber: Employee Law Aspects For Business 

Join Seth Seidell of Seidell Law as the presenters of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s May 10, 2017 Wednesday Workshop. The Wednesday Workshop is held at the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Office. Registration Is Required. Seating Is Limited

This workshop will provide important preventative, protective approaches to state and federal compliance as it relates to legal matters in the workplace. Information on employee's handbooks and or independent contractor's restrictive agreements. Seth Seidell from Seidell Law will be presenting this workshop at the Chamber.

If you would like more information, please contact our Chamber office at 248-651-6700.


New Castle-Henry County Chamber: It's time for Speed Networking with the Chamber again!


It's time for Speed Networking with the Chamber again! If you have missed it before, you won't want to miss it this time! Seats are limited so register today!

Event Invitation
Lunch with the Chamber April 20, 2017 Speed Networking
Don't forget to bring your business cards!!! Speed Networking!
Join us for Lunch with the Chamber and expand your network. This event promises to be fun and interactive.
Bring your business cards and be prepared to make new connections!
Never done this before? Don’t worry, we will show you how it’s done.

Date: April 20, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM EDT

Website: New Castle Henry County Chamber
Location: Henry County REMC Conference Room
3400 S SR 3
New Castle, IN 47362

Contact: Chamber Office: 765-529-5210
Email: assist@nchcchamber.com
Fees/Admission:
General admission: $18
Chamber members: $15

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5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory

The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 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!

Rapid City South Dakota 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory

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.

Proposal would transform Danvile-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership

Consultant recommends removing four partners, adding votes for private businesses, renaming organization

A transformative proposal revealed Thursday would remove four agencies that deal with business advocacy and tourism from the Danville-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership and give private businesses a bigger seat at the table.

A renamed agency, the “Danville Boyle Development Corporation,” would have a board of 20 people from the private and public sectors, but would no longer include voting members from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Heart of Danville or Main Street Perryville. That’s according to a blueprint created by Kyle Talente with RKG and Associates, the company tasked with developing a strategic economic development plan for Boyle County.

Talente revealed his plan at the EDP’s board meeting Thursday morning and discussed it further with members of the public Thursday night.

“This is our recommendation. This is one of many different directions that the community can go,” Talente told EDP board members Thursday morning as he presented the plan, of which the EDP reorganization is just one component. “Our professional opinion (is it) will put you in the best position to be successful in your next step in the journey of economic development for Danville-Boyle County. That being said, you’re not going to hurt my feelings, nor is it going to be inappropriate as we get into the implementation phase to say (we want something different).

“This is not gospel if you will, but it is from our perspective the best way to move this community forward.”

The reorganized “DBDC” would have a board consisting of:

• six members from the Boyle County Industrial Foundation;

• three at-large members from the business community, who would be elected to three-year terms;

• three members from “Chairman’s Circle” donors who contribute to the funding of the DBDC;

• three members each for the governments of Danville and Boyle County; and 

• one member each for the governments of Perryville and Junction City.

However, Perryville and Junction City would only get their seats at the board table if they begin contributing funding to the DBDC. Currently, neither city funds the EDP. Read more: Advocate Messenger

Note From Dale Perrin, IOM: Lake Zurich Area Chamber: Professional Development & Leadership Training on May 5
Dear John,

One of the many benefits offered by a Chamber of Commerce is the opportunity to develop or improve your leadership and management skills.

For the 3rd year in a row, the LZ Area Chamber will offer just such a program, called Leadercast Live - Leaders Worth Following, on May 5, at Alpine Chapel.

This event features world-renown leadership and business experts such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Andy Stanley, Molly Fletcher, Suzy Welch, Tyler Perry and many more. See complete list of speakers below.

This event happens in Atlanta, GA, and is simulcast live around the world, including Lake Zurich, one of only 5 places in the state of Illinois to host this event in 2017.

I want to personally invite you to attend this year's Leadercast - Leaders Worth Following event, on Friday, May 5, at Alpine Chapel, 23153 W. Miller Rd., Lake Zurich, and hear and learn from some of the most recognized leaders in the world.

Cost is $55 per individual ticket. Or bring a group of 5 or more friends/co-workers for only $45 per ticket. Breakfast from Panera Bread and Cinco de Mayo lunch from Simply Delicious Catering are included.

Alpine Chapel offers many viewing options from comfortable chairs and a big screen to individual tables or counter tops and multiple TV screens throughout the facility. Simulcast means you can come and go as you please without bothering the speakers.

If interested, CLICK HERE for details and to purchase tickets. If this event is not for you, or you have a conflict on May 5, please forward this message to someone you know who might be interested. This event is open to all, chamber member or not, so please spread the word.

I hope to see you on May 5.

Sincerely,

Dale Perrin, IOM, AC
Executive Director
Dperrin@lzacc.com

Greater Madison Chamber interest: Old National Bank Donating $45,000 to WI non-profits

Old National Bank is sponsoring a $45,000 cash giveaway to benefit local nonprofit organizations. The winners will be chosen by the community. This promotion is only available at Old National banking centers in Wisconsin or online at www.oldnational.com/chooseyourcharity.

How it Works

$1,000 will be given to the charitable organization receiving the most votes at each participating banking center. There are 45 banking center locations in Wisconsin. Winners must be non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) legal tax exemption status. The winning charities will be announced the week of June 12, 2017.

How to Vote

The event runs April 3 – May 12, 2017. Community members must cast their votes in person at any Old National Bank location in Wisconsin or online. Voters must be 18 years or older and may only vote once per day.

“Giving back to the community is at the heart of all we do at Old National,” said Len Devaisher, Wisconsin Region CEO. “The Choose Your Charity Giveaway provides a mechanism to support many local organizations within the Greater Wisconsin community and is just one way we put our values into action. Besides providing financial support, Old National associates provided more than 100,000 hours of volunteer service to more than 2,000 community organizations in 2016. Every associate is provided paid time off to volunteer in the community and we taught financial education programs that reached over 17,000 people last year.”

About Old National

Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB), the holding company of Old National Bank, is the largest financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana. With $14.9 billion in assets, it ranks among the top 100 banking companies in the U.S. Since its founding in Evansville in 1834, Old National Bank has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued partnerships with clients. Today, Old National’s footprint includes Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. In addition to providing extensive services in retail and commercial banking, Old National offers comprehensive wealth management, investments and brokerage services. For more information and financial data, please visit Investor Relations at oldnational.com. Source: Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce

Columbus-Lowndes Chamber hosts education awards

Cheyanne Allred was shocked to hear her name called. 

Allred, a senior at New Hope High School, was named the overall outstanding senior and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Golden Triangle Development LINK at the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce's Education Awards Program. The program, held Thursday afternoon at the Lion Hills Center, recognized students and teachers from public and private schools throughout Lowndes County. 

Thirty students representing eight high schools in the county, including Allred as the 12th grade representative for New Hope High School, received recognition for high GPAs. Fifteen students each received $500 scholarships from corporate sponsors, and the Chamber recognized one outstanding senior from each school. 

Allred, speaking to The Dispatch, said she was surprised to receive the award, given the caliber of students represented at Thursday's program. 

"It's really such an honor because so many of these kids that were selected as outstanding seniors from other schools are so prestigious and they've done so much," she said. 

Allred, who is planning to attend Mississippi State University, is active in and out of school in everything from the rocketry club and cheerleading to teaching Sunday school at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. 

She said she's always tried to be involved in her school and community, though it can be tough. The most important part, Allred said, is finding a way to stay balanced. Read more: The Dispatch

ICEA and MACP Chambers: Sign Your Members Up for These Three Microsoft Webinars and Earn Chances to Win a PowerBeats 3 Wireless Earset!

For your participation, Microsoft Partner Vision Computer Solutions is giving away a PowerBeats 3 Wireless Earset ($199.95 value). Qualifying is as simple as 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!

1.)  Inform your membership of the National Small Business Week webinars listed below. This can be done via newsletter, website, social media, or all three. To make things simple, we invite you to copy and paste the text, images, and RSVP links below into your own material.

2.)  Include Abbey Renee Colville (acolville@vcsolutions.com) in your event communications so she can verify your participation.

3.)  Register each event you plan to promote with Microsoft Community Connections. By doing so, this will provide you a copy of Microsoft Office 365 Home Edition ($100 value) as a giveaway to be used at your discretion.

• Need assistance registering? Contact Orchid OwrakiJat (v-orowra@microsoft.com).

For each event you register with MCC (plus the inform & include steps listed above) you will receive an entry to win the PowerBeats

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