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Corpus Christi's Annette Medlin to head Greater Augusta Chamber
Annette Medlin will be the next president/CEO of Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Medlin, who is the first president and CEO of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, will leave her position in Corpus Christi, Texas, on April 28.
She will replace Linda Hershey, who is set to retire in June from the Greater Augusta chamber. Hershey had been with the organization for 15 years, and had served on various boards, including the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Executives, Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development and Mary Baldwin University.
In her resignation letter on Wednesday morning, Medlin said she wasn't looking for a new position, but that years ago she identified Staunton as a place she'd like to one day retire.
Moving to Virginia, Medlin wrote, puts her in a position to segue into retirement and to be within closer reach of family.
Medlin was tapped in January 2016 to head the Corpus Christi chamber, which formed when the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber merged. Efforts to merge the organizations began in the winter of 2015 but became final in August on her watch.
"It has been an honor to serve this community over the last 15 months. Together we have worked very hard to position the Chamber for a successful and impactful future," Medlin said in the letter. Read more: News Leader
CEO Blog: Building the Future: Flint & Genesee Chamber: Tim Herman
I want to thank the nearly 400 business and community leaders who attended our recent Annual Meeting and helped celebrate the progress made in 2016 by the region and the Flint & Genesee Chamber.
Our theme for the meeting was “2020: Building the Future”. It reflects a clear vision of what can be accomplished leading up to the year 2020. And, that the region is comprised of forward thinkers and doers who are working to make our vision a reality.
During the meeting, I shared some of the improvements the region made last year on key economic indicators, such as improved earnings, employment, unemployment rate and housing. I also shared that despite the challenges we faced last year – and still face – the private sector continued to invest and create jobs – yielding over $503 million in business investment and government contract value. And tourism activity generated over $131 million in economic impact. This is evidence that we have great momentum, and we have every intention of keeping it going.
I also shared other progress that we envision will occur between now and the year 2020. First, let’s imagine a convergence of advanced manufacturing with health care, technology, life sciences and higher education, along with improved quality of life. With this type of collaboration in place, now envision:
- 5,000 underemployed workers moving up the earnings ladder.
- More and better jobs through the growth of export products and services.
- 1,000 teens being hired by private sector and nonprofit employers.
- Becoming ground zero for autonomous vehicle production through Kettering’s GM Mobility Research Center – putting Flint at the forefront of the development of next generation technology.
- More craft businesses, such as welding, woodworkers, makers, organic foods and breweries.
- The Flint water infrastructure has been addressed.
- Two new, full-service grocery stores in north Flint.
- New, mixed income modern housing.
- Increased bike rental locations throughout local parks.
- Additional hotels to provide more space for meetings and events, and enrich visitors’ experiences.
- The Flint River sheds its notoriety and becomes a community asset again — increasing the quality of life for residents and non-residents alike.
- The University Avenue Corridor plan is fully realized, anchored by two universities and new businesses. Read more: Building the Future
#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotation: (Perseverance)
"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." - Doug Firebaugh
Scott Waller ready to take reins of MEC
There have been only three directors of the Mississippi Economic Council in its 68 years.
Soon there will be a fourth.
Nothing is official, but Scott Waller, an 11-year veteran of the MEC, the state chamber of commerce, in February was named interim president and chief executive effective May 1.
The same day, the MEC announced that Blake Wilson, who took the MEC reins in 1998, plans to retire June 16.
Waller and Wilson, 63, are both reluctant to make any assumptions about what’s next, or, rather, who’s next.
Waller’s career at the MEC has been a steady upward movement.
Not by biding his time, but by earning promotions. Currently, he is executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Waller was business editor at The Clarion-Ledger when he got a call from Wilson one day in 2006.
Waller figured it might be some big news. Turns out, it was. But of a personal nature.
What’s it about? Waller said.
“I want to talk to you about your career,” Wilson responded.
Waller had been business editor since 2002. Read more: Mississippi Business Journal
City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce 2016/2017 Community Map
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Carbondale Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for Saluki Stay Scholarship
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2017 "Saluki Stay Scholarship Program," an effort to assist with the retention of students at Southern Illinois University.
The program awards five returning students with in-kind gifts ranging from store gift cards to assistance with utility bills.The total value of the awards is expected to be about $1,500 each.
To be eligible for the award, students must be enrolled full-time for the fall semester of 2017, be juniors or seniors with at least a 2.8 average, have attended SIU for at least four semesters, and show demonstrated financial need.
Applications are due April 5, 2017. For additional information, click here.
Greater Bloomington Chamber Announces New Director of Finance and Operations
Bloomington, IN – March 29, 2017 – Pam Willis has been named the new Director of Finance and Operations for the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Willis began her new role for the 850-member organization on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She replaces Heather Robinson, who has taken a new position with the Bloomington Hospital Foundation after serving The Chamber for 16 years.
Willis will be responsible for managing all aspects of The Chamber and The Chamber’s Foundation finances and day-to-day operations. She will be involved in various financial activities and serve as the office manager as well.
“We are pleased to have Pam join us at The Chamber. She brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to the position,” said Jeb Conrad, president & C.E.O. of The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. “That knowledge, coupled with her passionate resolve to provide superior customer service, will further enhance the Chamber experience for our members.”
Prior to joining The Chamber, Willis spent sixteen years working for UPC Insurance in St. Petersburg, Florida. She served in multiple roles, ultimately as the senior treasury analyst for the organization before returning to her home state of Indiana early in 2017. Contact: Jeb Conrad, President & C.E.O. jconrad@chamberbloomington.org www.ChamberBloomington.org
Waterford chamber thanks sponsors of spring expo
The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce held the 23rd annual Waterford Area Spring Expo at Watgerford Union High School March 4.
The chamber offers thanks to all who contibuted, attened and volunteered at the event.
Gold sponsors of the event were Minuteman Press, Runzheimer International, U.S. Cellular/Talk of the Town and Waterford Senior Living,
Silver sponsors were Edenhofer Law Offices, S.C., Lauer Financial Services and TDS.
Friends of the Expo were Kevin Schmitt Siding and Insulation, Mealy Funeral Home, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School and Vesel Contractors.
U.S. Cellular/Talk of the Town was a Bag sponsor. Read more: Lake County Now
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Southern Kentucky Chamber event: Senate President Stivers: Corbin annexation proposal delayed until at least next year
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, still plans to introduce legislation at some point that could allow Corbin to annex into Laurel County, it just won’t happen this year.
In late January, Stivers, who represents Whitley County in the Kentucky General Assembly, told the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce that wanted to introduce legislation that would allow Corbin to annex land in Laurel County with the approval of the Laurel County Fiscal Court.
“If the city wanted to annex one acre, the fiscal court would have to approve that. If the city wanted to do a second annexation, it would have to go back to the fiscal court,” Stivers explained.
The annexation would take place along the roadways and any property owners would have to petition the city to be annexed.
“Any resident that didn’t want to be annexed in could decide not to,” Stivers said. Read more: News-Journal
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