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Dream Big! Win $25,000!
U.S. Chamber 2017 accepting application
for the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award
The hunt is on to find the best
small business in America, and we need your help to determine who will take
home the $25,000 grand prize!
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2017 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award, presented by MetLife. We are proud to recognize the achievements of small businesses and honor their contributions to America's economic growth.
How does it work?
The Dream Big Small Business of the Year Awards program is open to businesses that:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2017 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award, presented by MetLife. We are proud to recognize the achievements of small businesses and honor their contributions to America's economic growth.
How does it work?
The Dream Big Small Business of the Year Awards program is open to businesses that:
- Operates
primarily within the United States
- Have
less than 250 employees
- Gross
revenues of less than $20 million in 2015 and 2016
- Provide
support (in-kind and/or financial) to their community
- Must
be able to attend the Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. from September
10-13
- Submit
an online application by May 31, 2017
The $25,000
Prize!
The Small Business of the Year Award winner will be honored at the Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 12, 2017. The Small Business of the Year award winner will receive national recognition and a $25,000 cash prize!
Small businesses can also be considered for a Business Achievement Award. The top judges’ scoring entry in each of these six new categories will be selected as the final winner.
Now is the time to dream BIG! Start your nomination or application online today.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Batavia Chamber today! Thanks to Holly Deitchman 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.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance to Host Travel Rally
The Small Business of the Year Award winner will be honored at the Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 12, 2017. The Small Business of the Year award winner will receive national recognition and a $25,000 cash prize!
Small businesses can also be considered for a Business Achievement Award. The top judges’ scoring entry in each of these six new categories will be selected as the final winner.
Now is the time to dream BIG! Start your nomination or application online today.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Batavia Chamber today! Thanks to Holly Deitchman 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.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance to Host Travel Rally
Williamsburg, VA - The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance will host the 2017 Travel Rally on May 5, 8:30am-10:00am, at Legacy Hall as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7-13), to voice support for the industry and its impact on the Greater Williamsburg region’s economy and the lives of its citizens and visitors. The Alliance asks the community to join in at the rally to kick off the 34th Annual Travel and Tourism Week. Speakers, special guests, prizes, and great information will be on hand.
What: Greater Williamsburg 2017 Travel Rally
Who: Keynote speaker Rita D. McClenny, President/CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation and travel industry employees representing key businesses in Greater Williamsburg’s hospitality community
When: Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Legacy Hall in New Town
4301 New Town Avenue
As part of National Travel and Tourism Week 2017, the Alliance will be attending a “Thank the Visitor Day” at the East Coast Gateway Welcome Center on May 12 from 10:00am – 2:00pm with partnering Coastal Virginia Chamber & Visitor Bureaus.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Institute for Healing Racism
Join us for a 2-day seminar that will arm you with the resources to engage in critical conversations and activities to end racism within your organization.
The Institute for Healing Racism is the Chamber’s leading program for uncovering racism and understanding its impact on individuals and the workplace. The new curriculum is designed to help inform, inspire, and address the need to formulate the policies, procedures, conversations, and cultures that lead to organizational change.
2017 Facing Racism Program Details
Each day runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and includes breakfast and lunch.
The two-day “Facing Racism” seminar costs $350 per person for members and
$400 per person non-chamber members.
Thursday & Friday, May 11 & 12, 2017
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber – 1515 Arboretum Dr. SE
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 8 & 9, 2017
Steelcase University – 901 44th St. SE
Thursday & Friday, November 9 & 10, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County – 425 Pleasant St. SW
South Bend Regional Chamber: 2017 Michiana Forty Under 40 Revealed
Kyndle has multiple key events coming up
First off, the date and details of the 2017 Kyndle Annual Celebration have been announced. The dinner event is set for 6 p.m. on May 11, with a 5:30 to 6 p.m. reception. The celebration will take place at Holy Name School cafeteria.
Guest speakers will be Erik Hagedorn-Hansen, managing director of Hansens Aluminum, and Terry Gill, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.
The cost for Kyndle stakeholders is $50 per person and $60 for non-stakeholders. Sponsorships are availalbe. RSVP at info@kyndle.us or call 270-826-7505
Also coming up: Kyndle FAME is holding a student recruitment event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the Sullivan Technology Center on Henderson Community College's campus. Read more: The Gleaner
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Institute for Healing Racism
Join us for a 2-day seminar that will arm you with the resources to engage in critical conversations and activities to end racism within your organization.
The Institute for Healing Racism is the Chamber’s leading program for uncovering racism and understanding its impact on individuals and the workplace. The new curriculum is designed to help inform, inspire, and address the need to formulate the policies, procedures, conversations, and cultures that lead to organizational change.
2017 Facing Racism Program Details
Each day runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and includes breakfast and lunch.
The two-day “Facing Racism” seminar costs $350 per person for members and
$400 per person non-chamber members.
Thursday & Friday, May 11 & 12, 2017
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber – 1515 Arboretum Dr. SE
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 8 & 9, 2017
Steelcase University – 901 44th St. SE
Thursday & Friday, November 9 & 10, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County – 425 Pleasant St. SW
| Evanston Chamber Appoints Linda Larkin Executive Director | |
Ms. Larkin is a lifelong Evanstonian. A marketing and communications professional, she has been an Evanston Chamber member for the last 12 years, serving recently as Interim Director. As a business owner, she is attuned to the needs of the business community. She says, “Evanston has so much to offer, a thriving business community with … an incredible diversity in thinking and approach to life that is openly shared. We have a sought-after education system. … Art, music, dance, theatre thrive in Evanston. We will position the Chamber to listen first to the needs of our members and then advocate for our business community. The Chamber door is open… .I always say that great things begin with a conversation, and I look forward to ours.” Read more: Evanston Round Table |
Applications Now Being Accepted for Wisconsin Community and Economic Development Awards
The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) along with award partners; the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities are now soliciting nominations for WEDA’s Community and Economic Development Awards, which recognize businesses, organizations, individuals, projects or communities that are making significant contributions that propel Wisconsin’s economy forward.
Awards recipients will appear in media and publications statewide, and recipients and will receive formal recognition at WEDA’s Community and Economic Development Awards event Sept. 13 in Madison.
Awards will be given in six categories:
- Business Retention and Expansion: Recognizing economic development initiatives that focus on retaining and growing businesses within communities and regions.
- Human Capital: Recognizing initiatives or programs are a vital part of a successful economic development effort. These efforts utilize strategic approaches to strengthening the skills of the workforce by the private sectors; increasing and developing the pool of workers; enhancing the skill sets of low-skilled and other disadvantaged workers and/or integrating and aligning economic and workforce development activities by building a comprehensive workforce system.
- Public-Private Partnership: Recognizing an outstanding and innovative development project that has significantly enhanced the economic revitalization of a specific area or community.
- Economic Development Initiative: Honors economic development initiatives that focus on retaining and growing businesses within communities and regions.
- Economic Driver: Recognizes a business that continues to investment with their Wisconsin business operations, human capital, and communities over a period of years.
- Real Estate Redevelopment & Reuse: Recognizes innovative real estate redevelopment or reuse projects that demonstrate measurable and quantitative impact on employment and tax base.
Nominations are being accepted now through June 9. For nomination forms and more information, visit www.weda.org/page/awards. Source: Fox Cities Regional Chamber
South Bend Regional Chamber: 2017 Michiana Forty Under 40 Revealed
The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2017 Michiana Forty Under 40 class. The chamber says the list spotlights the region's "most talented and dedicated young executives, professionals and leaders who demonstrate career success and community engagement."
The recipients were chosen based on criteria including initiative and dedication in pursuing their career, proven success and achievement and giving back to the community. They will be honored next month at a recognition luncheon.
The Michiana Forty Under 40 include:
- Jenna Bauer - Saint Mary's College
- Hayley Boling - Boling Vision Center
- Dawn Brockey - Culver Coffee Co.
- Joshua Cameron - Notre Dame Turbomachinery Laboratory
- Emanuel-Cristian Caraman - Bethel College
- David Cieslak - Aunalytics
- Kristen Collett-Schmitt - University of Notre Dame
- Ansley Covey - 1st Source Bank
- Ryann DeMoss - Beacon Health Foundation
- Katelan Doyle - Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
- Kyle Everett - Robert W. Baird & Co.
- Dawn Farmer - Saint Mary's College
- Anne Fischesser - Faegre Baker Daniels
- Dustin Geyer - Ranch Fiberglass
- Latorya Greene - Saint Joseph Health System
- Alexandria Hall - Ivy Tech Community College
- Andrew Helfrich - Barnes & Thornburg
- Angela Johnson - Faegre Baker Daniels
- Erik Johnson - J2 Marketing
- Brian Krider - Ben's Soft Pretzels
- Brian Main - Town of Bremen
- Ashley Molyneaux - Elkhart Education Foundation
- Ali Oesch - Ali Oesch Jewelry
- Oluwaferanmi Okanlami - Memorial Hospital of South Bend
- Andrew Polaniecki - Holy Cross College
- Mark Robinson - Indiana Michigan Power
- Dusten Roe - Beacon Health System
- Dan Rousseve - TCU
- Emily Rupchock - Early Childhood Alliance
- Jennifer Sears - Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
- Emily Smith - Naissance Inc.
- Clinton Squadroni - Worldwide Express
- Shawn Stevens - Edward Jones
- Bryan Tanner - Lawson-Fisher Associates
- Katie Tryniecki - Gibson
- Matthew VanSoest - Ancon Construction Co.
- Tammy Weisweaver - B Present Studio
- Andrew Wiand - enFocus
- Daniel Wolfson - RSM US LLP
- Rudy Yakym III - Bradley Co.
The list is created in collaboration among the chamber, Young Professionals Network South Bend and other regional sponsors and partners. Read more: Inside Indiana Business
City leaders interested in bringing NBA D-league team to Jackson, MS
City leaders interested in bringing NBA D-league team to Jackson, MS
The City of Jackson is interested in bringing an NBA D-league team to the Capital City.
City officials announced Thursday that they’ve drafted an official letter of intent to bring the affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans to Jackson.
The letter will be delivered to league officials on Monday.
City leaders are working with the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown Jackson Partners, the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, the Mississippi Coliseum, and several coaches about bringing the team here.
The City and its partners must now present a proposal to the Pelicans franchise that will be due by June 5.
If accepted by the franchise, the D-league team would begin to play in the 2018-2019 seasons. Read more: WJTV.com
Kyndle has multiple key events coming up
First off, the date and details of the 2017 Kyndle Annual Celebration have been announced. The dinner event is set for 6 p.m. on May 11, with a 5:30 to 6 p.m. reception. The celebration will take place at Holy Name School cafeteria.
Guest speakers will be Erik Hagedorn-Hansen, managing director of Hansens Aluminum, and Terry Gill, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.
The cost for Kyndle stakeholders is $50 per person and $60 for non-stakeholders. Sponsorships are availalbe. RSVP at info@kyndle.us or call 270-826-7505
Also coming up: Kyndle FAME is holding a student recruitment event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 25 at the Sullivan Technology Center on Henderson Community College's campus. Read more: The Gleaner
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.
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