Chamber Executive USA 1000 Digest
May, 2017
Rapid City Chamber Roots: He's At
The Center Of Congress' Toughest Battles — And Loving It
The energy is long gone from the cavernous Maryland convention hall when Kevin Brady strides onstage on a Friday afternoon in February. Short, cue-ball-bald and easygoing, he’s as far as it gets from the morning’s entertainment at the Conservative Political Action Conference, when President Donald Trump amped up an electrified crowd. “Are you ready to tear this tax code up by its roots?” the 11-term congressman asks in his flat amalgam of South Dakota and Texas accents, to mild woos from the half-full crowd.
A short speech is followed by questions from the editor-in-chief of the hard-right Breitbart News, who points to criticism of Brady’s proposed border adjustment tax on importers. Brady calmly explains why, in his view, the tax helps American manufacturers. Months later, Trump will avoid the idea in releasing his own deficit-bursting outline for tax reform.
It does not appear terribly fun to chair the House Ways and Means committee these days — witness the two prominent congressional car wrecks: Obamacare repeal and tax reform. Brady admits to having sleepless nights, he tells OZY, but not from stress. He’s newly unshackled after a decade either in the minority in Congress or with a Democrat in the Oval Office. Sure, these bills aren’t whizzing through, but at least they have a chance. “It is honestly hard to sleep because I’m excited about what we’re doing in tax reform, health care and what I hope over time to be able to do in Medicare and Social Security as well,” Brady says, tacking on politically explosive Republican privatization plans that Trump campaigned against because, sure, what the hey. “These are once-in-a-generation challenges.”
Brady finds stress relief from a fractious gang of House Republicans, legions of lobbyists and a madcap White House during weekend bike rides and barbecues with his wife and two teenage sons at home north of Houston. But his laid-back nature masks a mean competitive streak and a relentlessness for lawmaking behind closed doors. He’s also seen far worse in his life than congressional infighting.
When he was 12 years old, his father, an attorney in Rapid City, South Dakota, was gunned down by a vengeful husband during a divorce proceeding in which he represented the wife. Kevin was at football practice when the coach pulled him out and led him to a sheriff’s deputy, and he learned his mother would be raising five children on her own. The loss left a void and an inspiration: William Brady had been active in the local Democratic Party, Kevin’s uncle was a state senator, and his mother encouraged community involvement.
Brady started working for the Rapid City chamber of commerce because he didn’t know what he wanted to do and figured it would expose him to all kinds of businesses. Instead, chamber became a career, and watching his businesses tangle with government turned Brady into a Republican. His first elected post was on the city council at age 26, and after new chamber jobs took him to Texas, Brady joined the state legislature in 1991 and then Congress in 1997. In Washington, he rose through the ranks as a collegial member eager to dig in on tax policy without throwing rhetorical bombs. A tight relationship with current Speaker of the House Paul Ryan didn’t hurt.
Brady started working for the Rapid City chamber of commerce because he didn’t know what he wanted to do and figured it would expose him to all kinds of businesses. Instead, chamber became a career, and watching his businesses tangle with government turned Brady into a Republican. His first elected post was on the city council at age 26, and after new chamber jobs took him to Texas, Brady joined the state legislature in 1991 and then Congress in 1997. In Washington, he rose through the ranks as a collegial member eager to dig in on tax policy without throwing rhetorical bombs. A tight relationship with current Speaker of the House Paul Ryan didn’t hurt. Read more: OXY.com
Hattiesburg, Forrest County reach
payment agreement with Stion
Hattiesburg City Council
members and Forrest County supervisors reached an agreement with Stion Corporation
to make monthly fee in lieu of tax payments.
Starting on May 10, 2017,
Stion will make monthly payments of $75,000 to the Forrest County Tax
Collector to be divided among the city, county and Hattiesburg Public
School District to repay fee in lieu of tax money owed.
"Really, it's an
effort to allow Stion to get caught up on the fee in lieu payments, and to
allow the city and the county to begin to receive the revenue stream that was
initially approved back in the original agreement," said Chad Newell,
president of the Area Development Partnership.
Located in the
Hattiesburg-Forrest County Industrial Park, the American solar panel
manufacturer qualified for a fee in lieu of ad valorem taxes (FILA or
FIL) agreement with both the city and county in 2013, but has not been
able to make the required fee payments.
"The first FIL amount
was due on February 1, 2014 in the amount of $778,165.10; the FIL amount due in
2015 totaled $654,646.45; the FIL amount due in 2016 totaled $545,368.76; and
the FIL amount due in 2017 totaled $355,174.05," the agreement states.
"Despite steady sales, economic difficulties have prevented Stion from
having cash flow sufficient to pay these amounts, and Stion acknowledges that
it is $2,333,354.36 in arrears on FIL amounts owed."
"Stion is competing in
the global marketplace with solar panel production," Newell said.
"We've had a lot of Chinese imports. They've had a lot of global things to
contend with in the solar panel market. In fact, they are a resilient company
because there are very few U.S. solar panel companies remaining, so the intent
of this agreement is to ensure that Stion is able to maintain their employment
base. It provides them with, really, a little breathing room to make these
monthly payments, but yet for the city and the county, it allows them to start
receiving revenue." Read more: WDAM 7
Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide
The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available
at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris
Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting
this together!
Town Square Publications (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.
SOLD OUT Chamber Event:
Virginia Peninsula Chamber: Learn How Veterans can be the Ideal Solution to
Your Talent Needs!
The Virginia Values
Veterans V3 Program offers this free employer training event.
• Become educated on
nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring and retaining
Veterans
• Learn how you might
qualify for the V3 Program $10,000 Veteran Employment Grant
This special all-day event
will feature ALL of the courses needed to become V3 Certified!
WHEN: Wednesday, May
17th, 2017
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
WHERE: Virginia
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
21 Enterprise Parkway
Lakefront Plaza, Suite
100,
Hampton, Virginia 22645
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/hampton0517
Free Parking and Lunch
Provided
Chicago Fed: Index Points to
Increased Midwest Economic Growth in March
The Midwest
Economy Index (MEI) rose to +0.60 in March from +0.28 in February. All four
broad sectors of nonfarm business activity and all five Seventh Federal Reserve
District states made positive contributions to the MEI in March. The relative
MEI increased to +0.40 in March from +0.23 in February. All four sectors and
four of the five states made positive contributions to the relative MEI in
March. Read more
Dixon Chamber, economic development
president retires after 3 decades
John Thompson hung up his economic development and chamber of commerce hats Thursday.
The 67-year-old Dixon native has spent the past
3 decades as president of the Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the past 2 decades as enterprise zone administrator and president of the Lee County Industrial Development Association.
“I’m very appreciative of the opportunities I’ve had, the support I’ve had and the ability to work with lots of great people,” Thompson said during his last day in the Chamber office Thursday.
His efforts to recruit, retain and grow area industries include the Invenergy Nelson Energy Center, Lee Energy Nachusa Generating Station, Union Pacific Railroad Global III Intermodal, Spectrum Brands-Rayovac packaging and distribution center, UPM Raflatac Inc., as well as a variety of wind farm projects.
The investment of those projects is estimated at north of $1.5 billion and 5,000 jobs.
“It’s been a privilege to do several large projects when most people in my position are lucky if they complete one big project throughout their time,” Thompson said.
Landing new or expanding businesses that add jobs to the community is gratifying work, but it comes with its share of failures along the way, he said.
“Everyone sees the successes; they don’t see the times you failed to get across the finish line,” Thompson said. “I had to be positive, even when I got knocked down.”
He also coordinated extending enterprise zone benefits for Rochelle-area companies Nippon Sharyo Manufacturing, U.S. Silica Coated Sand Solutions, MightyVine, and CHS Ethanol. Read more: SaukValley.com
Indiana Chamber Executives
Association: Is Yours An Award Winning Chamber? Nominations Accepted Through
June 1
Nomination inquiries are abundant in for the 2017 ICEA
Annual Awards to be given out next month while we are in South Bend. Consider
nominating your Chamber. Submissions must be received no later than June
1, 2017 and nominations should be mailed or e-mailed to:
ICEA
P.O. Box 377
Hanover IN 47243
info@iceaonline.com.
Additional details may be found with the links below:
Plan on joining peers in South Bend for the 2017 Annual Conference
scheduled for June 21-23. Registration is now open and additional details
can be found by clicking here
Double Decker Arts Festival in
Oxford – Big time fun for everyone
Under a
large oak tree on the south side of the Lafayette County Courthouse Saturday
morning, Oxford resident David “Bodie” Bodenheimer beat the crowds found the
perfect spot to set up chairs for him, his family and friends to enjoy the
Double Decker Arts Festival.
“I got
here about 8:45 a.m.,” he said. “We’ve been doing this for 20 years. This is a
great spot. The ladies can shop and us men can eat and people watch.”
The
festival kicked off with the annual Double Decker Spring Run where more than
1,500 participants ran in a 5K, 10K and Kid’s Fun Run under partly sunny skies
and hefty breezes.
Daniel
Caddigan, 23, of Columbus won first place for the overall best time in the 10K
race, finishing in 35:40 minutes. Meggan Franks, 33, of Starkville took the
first place award for females in the 10K race with a time of 38:27. A complete
list of winners can be found at www.racesonline.com.
“We were
so thrilled to have such a great turnout for the races,” said race chairwoman
Pam Swain, with the Oxford & Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. “The
weather was perfect and our runners we’re ready to run.”
Swain
said the new course this year — due to construction on the University of
Mississippi campus — was a challenge for some of the runners.
“Our
local community always shows such wonderful support by cheering one another on
and supporting the race,” she said. “It’s great to see families come together
to run and start their Double Decker weekend off in such a fun, healthy way.”
Read more: Oxford Eagle
#FamousChamber of
Commerce Quotation: (Vision)
"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free" - Michaelangelo
A West Michigan business coalition
grows
A group advocating for the West
Michigan business community has grown to include two more members: the
Grandville Jenison Chamber of Commerce and Lakeshore Advantage
The West Michigan Chamber Coalition
advocates on policy issues impacting employers across the region. Now made up
of six regional business organizations, the group represents more than 6,000
companies with a combined 250,000 person workforce.
"This is the right time to be
at the table with the other partners and strengthen our relationship,"
said Sandy LeBlanc, Grandville Jenison Chamber's of executive director, in a
statement.
The coalition's efforts have a
direct impact on Lakeshore Advantage's work, says Jennifer Owens, the economic
development group's president.
"It plugs us into issues
occurring at the regional, state and national level, that ultimately impact our
economic development efforts," Owens said. "Collaboration is the name
of the game, and we can have an outsized influence when we join forces."
The chamber coalition formed in
2005 to advocate on behalf of West Michigan businesses on specific issues with
a regional impact.
Founding members are the Chamber of
Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg; Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce and Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of
Commerce.
The coalition has focused on
infrastructure, regulatory policy and talent impact on West Michigan businesses
regardless of jurisdictional boundaries, according to Rick Baker, CEO of the
Grand Rapids chamber.
"The Coalition will continue
to provide enabling services, broaden and enhance its communications, and work
as a regional collaborator and game changer on policy issues," Baker said.
Read more: M Live
Hampton Roads Chamber:
Your Chance to Guide the Future of Business in Virginia
The Hampton Roads
Chamber is proud to present Blueprint Virginia 2025, presented by Barry Duval,
CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Blueprint Virginia 2025 is the Virginia
Chamber's comprehensive initiative to provide business leadership, direction
and long-range economic development planning for Virginia. Blueprint Virginia
2025 is your opportunity to weigh in on issues facing your business, from
regulations to transportation. The Hampton Roads Chamber aims to serve as an
impactful advocate, inspiring ignitor, and powerful economic partner for the
Hampton Roads business community and Blueprint Virginia 2025 is a unique event
that touches each one of our strategic goals. The Blueprint Virginia 2025
survey of regional leaders and industry experts will identify specific economic
drivers that will be combined into business plan for the commonwealth and
delivered to our next governor following the 2017 election. This is your chance
to have your voice heard and make an impact on the future economic development
of Virginia.
Blueprint Virginia 2025
Date: Tuesday, May 16th,
2017
Time: 11:00am-12:00
Networking & Registration
12:00-1:30pm Lunch &
Program
Cost: $40 (Members), $55
(Prospective-Members)
Where: Founders Inn and
Spa
5641 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Day of Contact:
Priscilla Monti,
pmonti@hrchamber.com 757-470-6805
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
From the Greater Elkhart Chamber:
Never too early to gain business confidence
By Kyle Hannon:
By Kyle Hannon:
Imagine being a high
school student, standing in front of a group of strange adults, getting ready
to ask for money. We’re not talking about selling band candy, or peelers, or
the usual school fundraisers. We’re talking about asking investors to give you
money to launch a new business.
In this region, community
leaders have been recruiting young people to experience the joys and anxieties
of business ownership. We believe it’s not enough to worry about asking a date
to the prom, or a tough algebra test, or a regional band contest, or a tough
football game. We believe high school students, and sometime middle school
students, should experience the stress of becoming actual entrepreneurs.
What happens is that
students who go through our programs shrug off the anxiety and quickly learn
the rewards of business ownership. They dream of a business and learn how to
create that business. By the end of the year, they have created an actual,
official new business in our community.
In Elkhart, our Chamber is
finishing our sixth year of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA). Kathy
Cardwell from our staff has done a masterful job of recruiting students and
mentors for this program. Over the past six years, students from Elkhart
Central, Elkhart Memorial, Concord, Jimtown, Fairfield and Edwardsburg high
schools, as well as a few home-school and middle school students, have
participated. They have met with local business owners and mentors to discuss
business issues and learn how to create a working business. They start with a
dream, then a business plan and then learn how to make it work.
The highlight of the
program is the investor panel night. This is when the students present their
business plans to a team of investors. They ask for the money they need to make
their business go. The investors ask questions. When all the presentations are
done, the investors slip into a side room to discuss how much, if any, money
they should invest.
When the investors came
back, we announced which businesses will be getting money. All the businesses
received some investment this year. The winner was Sam Anderson, the CEO of
UASky, a drone video company. He was selected to represent our Young
Entrepreneurs Academy program in the national YEA competition. Read more: South Bend Tribune
Northern Virginia Chamber to Host
Women at the Top of Government Contracting
Tysons, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) will host the annual Women in
Government Contracting program—Women at the Top of Government Contracting—focused
on successful women in the region’s most influential industry. The event will
be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM at the Hilton McLean
Tysons Corner.
A panel of high-level executives will provide their unique perspectives
on the outlooks for some of the top government contractors in the DC Area, the
nation, and the sector as a whole. Attendees will gain insight into how these
accomplished women have overcome barriers to achieve success in the competitive
federal contracting environment.
Registration is available online.
Entry is $65 for Northern Virginia Chamber members and $85 for non-members.
Panelists Include:
Lynn Ann Casey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Arc Aspicio
Jennifer Felix, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
Vencore Inc.
Tiffanny Gates, President & CEO, Novetta
Kim Hayes, Founding Partner and CEO, The Ambit Group
Sherry Hwang, President and Co-Founder, Pyramid Systems
Follow the event on Twitter @NOVAChamber and #WomenofGovCon.
Members of the media who plan to cover the event should contact Northern
Virginia Chamber Director, Communications and Marketing, Alex Thompson,
athompson@novachamber.org, to register.
Illinois Chamber leader:
Bloomington-Normal economy strong compared to others
Even though the local economy may not be as strong as everyone
would like, it’s still better than most in Illinois, the president and CEO of
the Illinois Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday.
“I think a lot of the places in the state are envious of this area,”
said Todd Maisch, one of the keynote speakers at the 8th Annual Economic Summit
sponsored by Commerce Bank and the Commerce Trust. “It has some challenges, but
there are a lot of places in the state that would like to have the economy that
McLean County has.”
Maisch, who is based in Springfield, praised the McLean County
Chamber of Commerce for its strong role in the local economy.
“Charlie Moore and his group of people do a great job here,” he
said.
Maisch said the future of the local economy, though, largely
depends upon what happens with the state budget.
“We have been 22 months without a state budget and what is
happening is that the state is spending $38 billion each year, but only
producing $32 billion of revenue each year,” he said. “So that is $6 billion
each year that we are falling short.
"I can remember in the days of Jim Edgar when he was governor
and we had a deficit of maybe $2 billion and we thought that was a lot. Now,
it’s more like $22 billion.”
Maisch holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois
and an MBA from Illinois State University.
“It’s always good to come back home,” he said. “My parents met at
Wesleyan, so I have roots going back pretty far.”
Joining Maisch at the meeting was Scott Colbert, executive vice president,
chief economist and director of fixed income at the Commerce Trust Company.
Read more: Pantagraph
Crossroads Regional Chamber establishes new headquarters
The new headquarters for the Crossroads Regional Chamber of
Commerce is expected to produce a number of benefits.
The chamber recently bought a vacant facility on 84th Drive near Merrillville
Road in Merrillville for its new operations center.
Sue Reed, president and CEO of the chamber, said renovation of the
building will begin in coming weeks. The organization is expected to move to
the site by the middle or end of August, Reed said.
In addition to establishing an expanded work area for the chamber,
the project sets out to provide more benefits to its members. Among them is the
creation of a community room that could be used by nonprofit organizations and
small businesses for meeting space.
Reed said the Crossroads' current facility on Taft Street near
93rd Avenue is a great space in a nice location, but it doesn't meet all of the
chamber's operational needs.
The organization rents the Taft Street site, and chamber
leadership decided to get into a situation in which it owned its headquarters.
Reed said that deepens its roots in the community. It also reduces
operational costs because the chamber's mortgage payment is less than its rent,
she said.
The property purchased by the chamber was a former credit union
and had been vacant for about five years, Reed said. Merrillville officials are
pleased to see building become occupied again. Read more: The Times
250,000 People Expected at
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber's13th Annual 28th St. Metro Cruise
Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce prepares for the 13th
Annual 28th St. Metro Cruise. The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber hosts the largest
Classic Car event on the west side of Michigan. This is a two day event, Friday
August 25th and Saturday August 26, and spreads over a 15 mile stretch, which
is known as 28th St. They attract over 16,000 collector cars and over 250,000
people for this show. It was determined by survey that over $3.1 million was
spent up and down the 28th St. corridor over the two days.
There is music, food, souvenirs, Pin Up Girl Contest and of
course, the stars are the cars. Go to 28thstreetmetrocruise.com for more information.
Chamber Unveils Rankings for Top
100 Best Places to Work in Indiana
These companies made people the priority in their workplaces with policies
and practices geared toward employee satisfaction and success. And tonight,
they were honored as the top 100 companies on the 2017 Best Places to Work in
Indiana list.
Winners were selected in four categories. Taking top honors:
• Small companies’ category (between 15 and 74 U.S. employees):
Luther Consulting, LLC, a Carmel-based public health software company
• Medium companies’ category (between 75 and 249 U.S. employees):
Gregory & Appel Insurance, property and casualty risk management and employee
benefit firm in Indianapolis
• Large companies’ category (between 250 and 999 U.S. employees):
Indianapolis-based Blue 449, an open source media company
• Major companies’ category (1,000 or more U.S. employees):
technology giant Microsoft Corporation, which has a local office in
Indianapolis
Both Luther Consulting and Microsoft are repeats; this marks a
record sixth time for Microsoft to take top honors. Meanwhile, Gregory &
Appel Insurance and Blue 449 make their first-place debut.
“These four companies excel in respecting their employees,
providing them with the tools to be successful and offering careers – not just
jobs,” states Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar.
“Every company on this list understands the positive business
impact of making employees feel valued. We are pleased to recognize them for
such model work environments.”
Winners were sorted into four categories: small, medium, large and
major companies. Out-of-state parent companies were eligible to participate if
at least 15 full-time employees are in Indiana.
The 2017 Best Place to Work in Indiana companies range in Hoosier
employee count from 15 (SMARI, a consulting firm in Indianapolis) to more than
1,700 (Horseshoe Casino in Hammond).
At the dinner, presented in partnership with Hylant,
representatives from all designated companies received Best Places to Work
awards of excellence.
Organizations on this year’s list that have displayed sustained
excellence during the program’s 12-year history received additional recognition
with Best Places to Work in Indiana Hall of Fame and Pinnacle designations.
Hall of Fame companies are those that have been named a Best Place
to Work in Indiana at least two-thirds of the time in the program’s history; a
total of 15 organizations on the 2017 list meet that criteria. Two companies –
Edward Jones and Katz, Sapper & Miller – have made the Best Places to Work
list all 12 years of the program.
The Pinnacle designation is reserved for those that have finished
first in their category three or more times in a five-year period. The four
Pinnacle companies are Edward Jones (tops in the large employer category from
2006-2008); Hollingsworth & Zivitz, P.C. (first in the small employer
category from 2011-2014); Microsoft (tops in the major employer category in
2013-2014, 2016-2017 and in the large employer category in 2011-2012); and
Sikich LLP (first in the large employer category from 2013-15).
More information about the Best Places to Work companies is
available via a special section of the May/June issue of the Indiana Chamber’s
BizVoice® magazine, a statewide publication released tonight and accessible
online at www.bizvoicemagazine.com. Read more: Indiana Chamber
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce: Award
Presentation and Reception for U.S. Congressman Mike Bost
You are invited to join us
Tuesday, April 18th, at 1 pm for an award presentation, q&a session, and
reception for U.S. Congressman Mike Bost. Mr. Bost will be receiving the U.S.
Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise Award. Following the award presentation, he will
provide an update on the Federal government and take your questions. We will
have a cake a coffee reception as well.
There is no cost to attend
the reception, but you must RSVP by April 13th to attend. Seating is limited,
and once the space is full, we won’t be able to accept additional attendees.
More information: Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
#BestChamber practices: Community
Development Foundation Tuplelo MS: Reach 2017 Campaign; Goal: $350,000
Annual Meeting
Be a part of the Community
Development Foundation's most esteemed event! CDF's Annual Membership Meeting
highlights the past year's accomplishments, industry announcements, and recognizes
the outgoing and incoming Chairman of the Board. Held May 4, 2017, this event
will be held at the BancorpSouth Arena. As one of the Chamber's largest
networking and social events of the year, over 700 business and community
leaders from small and large companies as well as elected officials attend.
This community ‘must-attend' event is a prime place not only to see, but be
seen by the most influential business leaders in Tupelo/Lee County.
- Presenting
Sponsor -
$10,000 - 0 of 1 available
Sold to:
- Blue Cross
& Blue Shield of Mississippi
Benefits: • Two (2) reserved tables of Eight
(8) in a prominent location • Sixteen (16) tickets to the VIP reception • VIP
designated parking • Personal VIP wait staff • Exclusive company logo on event
invitation • Exclusive company logo on event ticket • Opportunity to place a
company promotional item at each seat • 1 minute company promotional video (to
be aired during program) • Recognition from the podium • Top billing in event
program • Full-page ad in the event program • Banner sponsor • Top billing in
event slide presentation • Event signage • Corporate table signage • Top
billing in all pre- and post-event publicity • Exclusive logo during event
promotion on CDF lobby screens • Top billing in event coverage in Chamber
Connection published in the Daily Journal's Business Journal with a
distribution over 33,000 • Top billing on Chamber website event page, with more
than 100,000 annual visits • Top billing in event coverage in monthly
e-newsletter, Chamber Connection 2.0, sent to approximately 3,000 business and
community leaders in the Tupelo/Lee County region • Promotion through the
Chamber's social media outlets, with more than 4,000 followers on Facebook and
Twitter • For more information contact Judd Wilson at 662.842.4521 or email
jwilson@cdfms.org
- VIP
Reception Sponsor - $7,500 - 0 of 1 available
Sold to:
- Renasant
Bank
Benefits: • Opportunity to distribute
company promotional item at VIP reception • Opportunity to provide company
promotional material for room display during VIP reception • One (1) reserved
table of Eight (8) in a prominent location • Eight (8) tickets to the VIP
reception • VIP designated parking • Personal VIP wait staff • Recognition in
event program • Banner sponsor • Event signage • Corporate table signage •
Recognition on Chamber website event page, with more than 100,000 annual visits
• Promotion through the Chamber's social media outlets, with more than 4,000
followers on Facebook and Twitter • For more information contact Judd Wilson at
662.842.4521 or email jwilson@cdfms.org
- Gold
Sponsor -
$6,000 - 3 of 3 available
Benefits: • One (1) reserved table of Eight
(8) in a prominent location • Eight (8) tickets to the VIP reception • VIP
designated parking • Personal VIP wait staff • 30 second company promotional
video (to be aired during program) • Recognition from the podium • Recognition
in event program • Banner sponsor • Recognition in event slide presentation •
Event signage • Corporate table signage • Recognition in pre- and post-event
publicity • Recognition in event coverage in Chamber Connection published in
the Daily Journal's Business Journal with a distribution over 33,000 •
Recognition on Chamber website event page, with more than 100,000 annual visits
• Recognition in event coverage in monthly e-newsletter, Chamber Connection
2.0, sent to approximately 3,000 business and community leaders in the
Tupelo/Lee County region • Promotion through the Chamber's social media
outlets, with more than 4,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter • For more
information contact Judd Wilson at 662.842.4521 or email jwilson@cdfms.org
- Silver
Sponsor -
$3,500 - 1 of 5 available
Sold to:
- Martinrea
- Busylad
Rent-All
- Contour
Airlines/Corporate Flight Management
- NMMC
Women's Hospital
Benefits: • One (1) reserved table of Eight
(8) in a prominent location • Eight (8) tickets to the VIP reception • VIP
designated parking • Recognition in event program • Banner sponsor •
Recognition in event slide presentation • Event signage • Corporate table
signage • Recognition in event coverage in Chamber Connection published in the
Daily Journal's Business Journal with a distribution over 33,000 • Recognition
on Chamber website event page, with more than 100,000 annual visits •
Recognition in event coverage in monthly e-newsletter, Chamber Connection 2.0,
sent to approximately 3,000 business and community leaders in the Tupelo/Lee
County region • For more information contact Judd Wilson at 662.842.4521 or
email jwilson@cdfms.org
- Multimedia
Sponsor -
$2,000 - 1 of 1 available
Benefits: • Two (2) tickets • Prominent
recognition in the multimedia program shown throughout the event • Recognition
in event program • Event signage • Recognition on Chamber website event page,
with more than 100,000 annual visits • Recognition in event coverage in monthly
e-newsletter, Chamber Connection 2.0, sent to approximately 3,000 business and
community leaders in the Tupelo/Lee County region • For more information
contact Judd Wilson at 662.842.4521 or email jwilson@cdfms.org
Prince William Chamber Seeks Local
Help in Developing Statewide Economic Development Plan
Manassas, VA- On
Tuesday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Prince William
Chamber of Commerce will offer a
unique opportunity for the people and businesses of Northern Virginia to come
together and have their say in what should be included in the long-term
statewide economic development plan for the Commonwealth of Virginia: Blueprint Virginia. The Blueprint Virginia luncheon is presented in partnership with the Flory Small
Business Center and the Virginia, Arlington, Fauquier, Greater Springfield,
Mount Vernon-Lee and Northern Virginia Chambers of Commerce. Northern Virginia
Community College’s Regional Center for Workforce Education and Training will
host (2645 College Drive; Woodbridge, VA 22191).
Dominion
Virginia Power is the event
sponsor. Dominion’s Director of State & Local Affairs, Deborah Tompkins
Johnson says, “Blueprint Virginia is essentially a strategic plan for the
Virginia economy. We all benefit from a more diverse, more vibrant
economy and Blueprint Virginia will gather input from every corner of the Commonwealth
to show us the way.” Dominion and other members of the Virginia Chamber of
Commerce were heartily involved in the first Blueprint for Virginia, which was
presented to Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2014. This time around, increased
input from across the state is sought, with Chambers across the state hosting
similar opportunities for their local interests to be represented.
During the luncheon, Virginia
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal will lead the audience in
using interactive online tools to contribute to the development of Blueprint
Virginia 2025 in real time. Participants will be able to watch as the results
change to better reflect their interest as areas like Culpeper, Hampton Roads,
Fredericksburg and Danville have already had their say.
Also speaking at the luncheon
will be Stephen Moret, the newly appointed President and CEO of the Virginia
Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). Having been highly successful in his
previous position leading economic development efforts for the state of
Louisiana, Moret will present on What’s Next for the VEDP and Virginia’s
Economy and answer questions from the audience as time allows.
Dr. Scott Ralls, President of
Northern Virginia Community College stated, “NOVA is not just a college. We are
part of an established and growing community. We are thrilled for the
opportunity to partner together with our local chambers of commerce and the
critical business partners that make this region one of the most robust
economies in the nation. The conversations that develop through initiatives
such as Blueprint Virginia help us to ensure that we are providing the most
highly-skilled workforce to ensure Virginia continues to thrive.”
All are welcome to attend.
Registration for the Blueprint Virginia luncheon is $50 per person and registrants can sign up on
PWChamber.org. Members of the media may attend at no cost by contacting Andrea
Short at ashort@pwchamber.org for passes.
Springfield chamber leaders
developing program to keep more young workers here
A local workforce development official is developing a program to
retain young workers in Clark County after completing a national year-long
fellowship.
Amy Donahoe, director of hiring and employer services for the
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, recently completed a fellowship with
the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The national program invited
applicants from 20 chambers from across the U.S. based on workforce development
efforts.
Donahoe said she is now developing a pilot program to make younger
workers more aware of the opportunities available in Clark County. The program
will involve educational meetings for students over the summer that provide
information on self-branding, mentorships, networking, negotiating compensation
and more.
“It’s engaging with businesses who already have a college
internship program and want to see their interns become more involved in the
community while they’re working here,” Donahoe said.
The interns will meet at four locations, including Speedway and
the Springfield Museum of Art, to discuss the topics. Ideally the students will
be more open to applying to jobs in Clark County if they’re more familiar with
the area, she said.
“Our goal is that these individuals will then consider this
community when they go to graduate college and not just look at bigger cities,”
Donahoe said. Read more: Springfield News Sun
Tom Still: Amplify Oshkosh:
Wisconsin experiences growth in tech jobs
Most people don’t think of
Oshkosh as the next Silicon Valley. As part of Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, however,
it has become a regional technology hub — and an example of the tech industry’s
growing influence on the larger state economy.
Speaking to the Wisconsin
Technology Council’s board of directors Tuesday, members of Amplify Oshkosh — a
program of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce — noted there are thousands of
information technology jobs spread across northeast Wisconsin and predicted
there will be an appetite for thousands more.
In fact, northeast Wisconsin
must fill 12,000-plus tech jobs by 2020, the group forecast, within sectors
such as IT and software, advanced manufacturing and the aerospace industry.
It’s a story being repeated
across Wisconsin as state businesses compete for talent in an economy that is
becoming more tech-based by the day. A recent national report explained how
tech is increasingly driving traditional sectors such as agriculture,
manufacturing and tourism while slowly building an impressive standing of its
own.
The 2017 “Cyberstates” report
from CompTIA, the nation’s largest leading tech association, showed Wisconsin
breaking the 100,000-job barrier in 2016 for the first time. The report, which
draws upon a mix of public and private data, counted 101,542 state tech workers
last year compared with 97,633 in 2015.
First, let’s define what
constitutes a tech worker: Cyberstates counts them in two major ways. It
includes all jobs within companies that are primarily tech businesses, as well
as technology specialists found in other fields — including agriculture,
manufacturing and tourism. Journal Sentinel
Got a Ford Dealer? Got a
high School? From Jennifer Bishop, Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce: Ford
Drive 4 UR School!
We are pleased to invite
you to join your community in raising money for Marshall High School at an
event that is sure to cause some excitement – Drive 4 UR School! On Saturday
April 29, 2017 from 10am-2pm at the front of the High School by the First
Christin Church parking lot Dorsett Ford will offer test drives in a 2017 F-150
(2) Base model and Loaded Model, 2017 F-250 (Popular Farm Truck), 2017 Edge,
2017 Explorer, 2017 Escape, 2017 Focus, or a 2017 Fusion.
For every person who takes a test-drive during the event, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Marshall High School and each driver will receive a free tshirt and other Ford merchandise. In total, as much as $6,000 can be raised in a single day; will donate $20 to Marshall High School, and an additional $10 for a second test drive. By taking a simple test-drive, you can help Marshall High school in a meaningful way!
Please mark your calendars and invite family, friends and neighbors to join in supporting Marshall High School and your local community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
For every person who takes a test-drive during the event, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Marshall High School and each driver will receive a free tshirt and other Ford merchandise. In total, as much as $6,000 can be raised in a single day; will donate $20 to Marshall High School, and an additional $10 for a second test drive. By taking a simple test-drive, you can help Marshall High school in a meaningful way!
Please mark your calendars and invite family, friends and neighbors to join in supporting Marshall High School and your local community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you,
Coach Nathan Haines
For more information about Drive 4 UR School visit drive4urschool.com or Coach Nathan Haines at nhaines@marshall.k12.il.us.
Coach Nathan Haines
For more information about Drive 4 UR School visit drive4urschool.com or Coach Nathan Haines at nhaines@marshall.k12.il.us.
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership
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What Is Your Michigan Chamber Doing to Celebrate Small Business Week?
Join MACP and the Michigan SBDC to plan for program and resource
development to support small business. Our next call is May 2 at 3 p.m.
featuring the MEDC. Join the call to share best practices for Small Business
Week!
Call 1-800-748-0266 and ask for Extension 8505.
Virginia House of Delegates honors
Marc Meachum for 20 years of service
Bluefield Chamber Executive Director Marc Meachum was honored
Friday afternoon for 20 years of service to the Greater Bluefield Chamber of
Commerce.
Meachum plans to retire on March 31, of this year. Meachum was
honored on Friday with a resolution by the Virginia House of Delegates with the
senate concurring. “I got a call a couple of weeks ago, from Marty Hall saying
that they wanted to do this resolution, that Delegate Morefield had put
together,” Meachum said. “I was very honored and pleased. I didn’t know they
were going to do it this afternoon, but it’s a great day for the chamber of
commerce and the area.”
Meachum said he’s enjoyed 20 years of serving the chamber of
commerce. “And the community,” Meachum said. “It’s a great staff of people. The
volunteers that showed up here and supported me this afternoon are just
remarkable as well. It’s a fun day. I didn’t anticipate this kind of turnout,
it’s marvelous.”
Meachum said this was a “really nice” thing that the Virginia
General Assembly did for him. “They don’t do these things lightly,” Meachum
said. “And for Delegate Morefield’s office to make the arrangements to actually
write the resolution and get it adopted by the general assembly is really
important. This is something I’ll treasure for a long time.” Read
more: Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Flint & Genesee Chamber
presentation: Tenth-Annual Jumpstart Entrepreneur Conference in May
Skypoint Ventures executive David Ollila will be the keynote
speaker at the 10th annual Jumpstart Conference, presented by
the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce’s eTEAM.
Ollila, Skypoint’s President and Chief Innovation Officer, is a
serial Innovator and entrepreneur with 12 patents to his name on everything
from sporting goods to wearable technology. He is leading the charge in
developing the Ferris Building, 615 S. Saginaw St., into an innovation hub that
attracts talent and investment from across Michigan and beyond.
Ollila will share his experiences as an entrepreneur and the steps
it takes to bring an idea to market. Before joining Skypoint, he was the
Founding Director of Invent@NMU,
a nationally recognized innovation and commercialization center located at
Northern Michigan University.
Chemical Bank is the corporate sponsor of Jumpstart, which takes
place May 11 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, 5353
Gateway Centre.
Jumpstart was created to help entrepreneurs and small business
owners can gain the knowledge and resources needed to start a business. The
conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in following
breakout sessions:
1.
Starting a Food-oriented Small Business: Discover the tools and steps necessary to
get your business started. This workshop will provide an array of information
from labeling and licensing, to where products can be sold and much more.
2.
What Does it Take: Insights on product development, prototyping, and tools and
resources available to take your idea from concept to creation.
3.
Ferris Wheel: Learn more about what the Ferris Wheel co-working space has
to offer.
4.
Social Media Marketing: Which social media platform should you use? When
should you post? And what should you be talking about to engage potential
customers? All these questions and more will be answered in this informational
session that features real-time social media campaigns that have proven
successful.
5.
Understanding Socio- Economic Impacts with Government Contacting: Small business, women-owned small
business, HUBZone, service disabled veteran owned small business, and small
disadvantaged businesses that are interested in sustainable growth. Learn how
these advantages can factor into your business.
6.
Meet the Lender: What to Expect. Learn what to expect and what’s involved
in applying for a commercial bank loan, including SBA programs.
The cost to participate in Jumpstart is $20 per person and $10 for
students. A continental breakfast and lunch is included.
Click here to register. For more information contact, Karena Hamlet, Business
Development Specialist at khamlet@flintandgenesee.org.
Jumpstart was created by the Chamber’s eTEAM to provide a one-stop
shop for entrepreneurs and small business owners to gain valuable information.
In addition, the Spark Awards and the Rising Star Awards honor up-and-coming
business owners on the basis of their growth trajectory and entrepreneurial
success. Spark Awards are presented to new businesses and the Rising Star
recognizes early stage businesses that have exhibited growth.
The eTEAM is a regional collaboration of entrepreneurial service
providers working to connect local entrepreneurs and small businesses with
resources to promote growth and success. eTEAM member organizations,
include: Michigan Small Business Development Center, City of Flint, GST
Michigan Works! and Metro Community Development, in addition to many other
service providers.
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
The list is
created in collaboration among the chamber, Young Professionals Network
South Bend and other regional sponsors and partners. See all 40 award winners: Inside Indiana Business
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
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
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
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
Interstate Designation
for Breathitt Parkway passes U.S. Senate, now on its way to President's desk
The stretch of Breathitt
Pennyrile Parkway between the new I-69 and I-24 could very soon be designated
as an interstate.
The FY2017 Omnibus
Appropriations bill which contained a number of important Kentucky priorities
passed the Senate today.
Federal interstate
designation for the existing Breathitt Parkway between I-24 and I-69-a
provision introduced by Sen. Rand Paul and which Sen. Mitch McConnell helped
secure in the bill-will help improve traffic safety and to draw employers and
economic development to the Hopkinsville area.
This has been the number one
economic development project in Christian County for the Chamber of Commerce.
"This is another step forward for our community," said Kelli
Pendleton, President/CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce,
"We've been very strategic in our efforts to move this project. A lot of
work went into this and we are thrilled to see it pass the Senate today. We are
very grateful to our legislators at both the state and federal level who
supported our efforts this year".
Senator Rand Paul introduced
the legislation at the federal level. Senator Mitch McConnell and Rep. James
Comer were also supportive of getting it through. Pendleton said state support
was also crucial in this effort with Representative Walker Thomas introducing
legislation that supported the designation which was co-sponsored by several
other legislators including Rep. Myron Dossett. That legislation was signed
this session by Gov. Matthew Bevin.
Obtaining the designation
will enhance this growing region by helping to bring in much needed economic
and tourism dollars. "This worthwhile project is coming to fruition
because of an organized, persistent, and collaborative approach between the
city, county, Christian County Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders who
understand the importance of economic development" said Mayor Carter
Hendricks, City of Hopkinsville. "Simply put, this is a game changer for
our region and we're excited to maximize this opportunity."
The Appropriations bill now
goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.
For more information contact the Chamber of
Commerce at (270) 885-9096. Media Contacts: Kirstie Darnall, Director of
Events & Marketing, kdarnall@christiancountychamber.com
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
BACC event: Public Town Hall Forum
with Barrington Taxing Bodies
A Public Town Hall Forum,
featuring updates from eight local taxing bodies, will be held on Wednesday,
April 26 at 8:00 a.m. at Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway,
Barrington. The inaugural event, hosted by The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
(BACC), will provide updates on current economic conditions in the Barrington
area, as well as a Q&A session with forum speakers. Registration and a
breakfast buffet begin at 7:30 a.m. for the event.
“The first of its kind in the
Barrington area, this public town hall forum offers the community a chance to
hear first-hand vital information about how their tax dollars are being used to
impact the prosperity of our communities,” said BACC President Suzanne Corr.
“Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions to the speakers.”
Invited speakers include
representatives from the Barrington Area Library, Barrington Community School
District 220, Barrington Countryside Protection District, Barrington Hills Park
District, Barrington Township, Cuba Township and South Barrington Park
District. The cost to attend the event is $35 per person. Event sponsor fee is
$250, which includes 4 tickets to the event, logo recognition on the BACC
website and day-of event signage.
This new Town Hall Forum is an
example of the important programming BACC brings to the community. The
Barrington Area Chamber hosts a number of community events including the
Barrington Family Expo at Barrington High School, and the Great Barrington Area
TasteFest event on October 25. Other legislative events hosted by BACC include
the Economic Summit in February and the Legislative Breakfast in October. For
more event information, visit www.BarringtonChamber.com. .
From the Midland Area Chamber
Staff: For The Love of Farmers Markets - By Emily Lyons
I grew up
going to the farmers market, I just knew it as Soulard,
a St. Louis landmark since 1779 (it's only 27 years younger than the US's
oldest known farmers market). I didn't fully comprehend that it was a farmers market
at the time, but it's clear to me now that those early trips helped shape my
love for the farmers market and engagement with local producers very early in
life.
Fast forward to today, my kids have grown up going to farmers markets across the country. Both of them can explain plant seed and growing knowledge, as well as vegetable identification and in-season produce. This knowledge has been largely gleaned from farmers markets (and maybe mom's garden). Growing food and knowing who is growing my food has been important to me since I moved to Michigan 20 years ago.
Farmers are a crucial part of our local Michigan heritage and continue to be huge economic drivers across our country. As I go into my ninth year as a Midland Area Farmers Market patron, and my first year as the Market Manager, I am excited for our season to start, to welcome new vendors and to see the familiar faces of long term vendors again, on a regular basis.
If you haven't made the Market a place to bring your family- no matter who makes up your family- we hope you consider it an option this season. Remember that Wednesdays have new hours from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday and Saturdays will be great days to make memories with friends and family young and old, buying food together- because we all have to eat!
I look forward to seeing you there!
Emily Lyons is the Director of
Education Programs and Farmers Market Manager. She can be reached at elyons@macc.org.
MEC issue: Could Mississippi get a
lottery?
Mississippi officials are rolling out new ideas for pay for roads and bridges. Republican Gov. Phil Bryant said a lottery is one possibility, while House leaders are proposing a local fuel tax, subject to approval by voters in cities or counties.
Mississippi is one of six states without a lottery, and Bryant said Thursday that he might ask legislators to consider creating one during a special session next month — but only if the state chamber of commerce supports using proceeds from the game to help pay for highways and bridges.
Improving transportation has been a big issue for the Mississippi Economic Council, but the group hasn’t taken a public position about a lottery.
“I know they’ve discussed it but there’s been no final decision as to whether or not they would come forward as a state chamber and say, ‘We would support a state lottery for the purposes of infrastructure,’” Bryant, a Republican, told reporters at the Capitol. “I think that would be very helpful and would help make a decision as to whether or not it would be part of a session.”
MEC’s new interim president and CEO, Scott Waller, confirmed in a separate interview that the group is seeking an independent evaluation of the economic impact of a lottery and how much money it might generate. Read more: Hattiesburg American
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.
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce:
Gateway Technical College Opens New Kenall Protective Training Center
Gateway Technical College opened its new Kenall Protective
Services Training Center on Friday, April 28, 2017. The center will provide a
state-of-the-art training site for Gateway’s law enforcement academy, as well
as professional and ongoing training for area law enforcement agencies. It
includes newly remodeled tactical training areas, added classrooms, a 12-lane
shooting range and a crime scene investigation lab.
Gateway Technical College named the Kenall Protective Services
Training Center in recognition of the Kenall company’s donation of $250,000 to
the Gateway Promise program. The center and other specific training sites will
also provide demonstrations of situation-appropriate lighting solutions.
Gateway Technical College collaborates with communities in
Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties to ensure economic growth and viability
by providing education, training, leadership and technological resources to
meet the challenging needs of students, employers and communities. Read
more: Kenosha Area Chamber
2017 Best Places to Work in
Kentucky Rankings Announced
Saint Joseph Martin, a part of KentuckyOne Health, L&N Federal
Credit Union and Edward Jones take top honors
Frankfort, Ky. (April 26, 2017) – Saint Joseph Martin, a part of
KentuckyOne Health, L&N Federal Credit Union and Edward Jones were ranked
the 2017 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM).
During the Thirteenth Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky
awards ceremony, nearly 1,300 attendees joined in celebrating the 100 Kentucky
companies who were recognized for their commitment to focus, measure and move
their workplace environments toward excellence.
Winners from across the state have been selected in three
categories: small companies of 15-149 employees, medium companies of 150-499
employees and large companies consisting of more than 500 employees (categories
based on number of U.S. employees, only Kentucky employees surveyed). The
selection process, managed by Best Companies Group, is based on an assessment
of the company’s employee policies and procedures and the results of an
internal employee survey.
The number one small company and first-time winner is Saint Joseph
Martin (SJM), a part of KentuckyOne Health, founded in 1947, by the Sisters of
Divine Providence. They are a non-profit critical access hospital, who have
been serving Floyd County and adjacent counties in Eastern Kentucky for 70
years. As a community hospital, the facility focuses on providing primary and
preventive care, through inpatient, emergency, clinic and an array of
outpatient services.
L&N Federal Credit Union, the top winner in the medium company
category, has been in business since 1954. With assets over $1billion and an
array of products and services, L&N can offer everything necessary for
someone's personal or business finances. Over 80,000 people have taken
advantage of flexible mortgage and consumer loans, free online/mobile banking,
free checking, business accounts and more.
Edward Jones, the winner of the large company category for the
third year in a row, is the nation’s largest financial-services firm in terms
of branch offices, with more than 12,300 U.S. locations. Every aspect of our
business, from investment types
The Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) state
council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are proud to host the Best Places
initiative, as both organizations support the value of workplace excellence as
a key component in moving Kentucky forward.
"HR professionals are the CEO's strategic partner in creating
an adaptive advantage for Kentucky's employers. The Best Places to Work in
Kentucky program recognizes those employers who set an exemplary standard of
excellence for both employee engagement and business success,” said KYSHRM
Chair, Lynn Ingmire, SHRM-SCP, SPHR.
According to Kentucky Chamber President and CEO, Dave Adkisson,
“In order to make Kentucky’s economy thrive, we must be able not only to
educate and employ Kentuckians here, but we also must entice those from
out-of-state to work here. The Best Places program does just that.”
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
Jeff Emsweller awarded regent
scholarship from Chamber Institute
Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Jeff Emsweller has been awarded a regent scholarship from the U.S. Chamber’s
Institute for Organization Management (IOM).
Regent scholarships are given to professionals across the
country and recognize individuals for their involvement in industry
professional organizations, community service, and professional backgrounds.
“Regent scholarships offer executives the opportunity to attend
Institute and learn about emerging industry trends, expand their organizations’
influence and grow their peer network,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, vice
president of Institute for Organization Management at the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Foundation. “We are pleased to help these talented professionals
advance their careers and organizations.”
Emsweller will be attending the University of Georgia in Athens
this summer for his third year in the four-year program. He completed his first
year of Institute at the University of Arizona in Tucson before transferring to
the University of Georgia in his second year. Emsweller has served as
Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce executive director since July
2010.
Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been
educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit
leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and
become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four
week-long sessions at five different university locations throughout the
country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such
as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute
participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and
add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and
effectively.
Each of the regent scholarship recipients will attend one of
Institute’s five sites in 2017. At the completion of the four-year curriculum,
each of the recipients will receive the IOM graduate recognition, signifying
completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management and their
commitment to the industry. In addition, all credit hours earned through
Institute may be applied toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified
Association Executive (CAE) industry certification. Nearly 1,000 individuals
attend Institute annually. Read more: Greenesburg
Daily News
Note from the U.S. Chamber:
Celebrate Small Biz Week by Dreaming BIG!
Help us
celebrate small business.
In
recognition of National Small Business Week, we encourage you to register for a
chance to win $25,000 dollars!
Take a
moment to apply or to recognize the standout small businesses in your community
by nominating one or more for the Dream
Big Small Business of the Year Award.
How does
it work?
A
business must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Dream Big
Small Business of the Year Award:
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.
Apply now!
Nomination
is not required for award consideration, but all eligible small businesses
must complete the application form by May 31.
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.
The
$25,000 Prize!
The 2017
Small Business of the Year award winner will receive national recognition and a
$25,000 cash prize! The Small Business of the Year Award and Business
Achievement Award winners will be honored at the Small
Business Summit in Washington, D.C.
on September 12, 2017.
Sincerely,
The Small
Business Series Team, U.S. Chamber
Kentucky
Companies Looking to Export can Receive Grants via State Trade Expansion
Program: kyndle
For Kentucky
small businesses looking to begin or grow their international sales, funds are
still available through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
STEP
grants, administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and
awarded by the US Small Business Administration, reimburse up to $5,000 in
expenses of small businesses as they seek foreign trade opportunities.
“For
small businesses seeking to expand their customer base, selling abroad is an
important channel to consider. Our Cabinet encourages entrepreneurs and
business owners to look at the past successes of STEP-assisted companies and
decide if the program is right for their businesses,” said Terry Gill,
secretary of the Cabinet for Economic Development. “We truly appreciate the
opportunities the Small Business Administration’s STEP grant provides to
companies throughout the commonwealth.”
Kentucky
received $467,000 in STEP funding for the program’s fifth year, which
ends Sept. 29, 2017. Of that, $155,000 remains to support up to 31
eligible small businesses.
Lexington-based
tech startup WearWare Inc., which developed a compact, wearable HD video system
called FlyWire Cameras, used a STEP grant to attend an ocean-tech trade show in
San Diego last month. Although the show, Oceanology International North
America, was in the US, its international-trade nature made it a qualifying
expense.
Last year,
WearWare used STEP grants to reimburse translation of its website into Spanish
and an international sales trip to Mexico.
“What’s
been so helpful about having STEP support is, when you’re a company in one
country that’s developed a product that solves problems for people in other
cultures, countries, companies and industries, one of the biggest challenges is
how to connect all the dots. STEP allows us to do just that,” said Jacob
Isaac-Lowry, founder and CEO of WearWare. “We can meet the people in foreign
markets key to making those connections – foreign embassies, commercial service
reps and customers – all of whom help you to build an international distributor
base. Those are long-lead collaborators, customers, lines of communication and
prospects. Getting up to speed on that is critical for a growing business.”
STEP
grants are designed to provide companies with the resources, connections and
knowledge necessary for exporting. STEP also works to increase the volume of
exports for Kentucky companies already in the international marketplace. The
creation and cultivation of international demand for Kentucky-made products and
services leads to business growth, investment and job creation across the
state.
Allowable
STEP grant expenses include:
- Airfare
- Meals and lodging
- Parking, baggage
and currency exchange fees
- Ground
transportation
- Shipping fees for
product samples to international prospects
- Trade show
registration fees, booth space and mission fees
- The Gold Key
Matching Service
- Export training
- Stipends for
website translations into foreign languages
- Meeting space
audio and visual
- Compliance
STEP is a
component of the Kentucky Export Initiative (KEI). Through KEI, the Cabinet
partners with a coalition of agencies and organizations. KEI streamlines and
elevates the state’s efforts to help Kentucky businesses reach global markets.
Following
a record year for exports in 2016, the commonwealth’s export growth ranks it
among the nation’s leaders. Last year, Kentucky businesses shipped $29.24
billion in products and services to nearly 200 countries. Kentucky exports rose
while the nation’s exports as a whole decreased 3.2 percent from 2015.
STEP uses
the SBA’s small business size standards to determine eligibility. Those can be
found at http://bit.ly/SBAstandards. To
learn more about STEP and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/STEPfaq. Find out more about Kentucky’s
exporting efforts at www.KyExports.com.
Information
on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at www.ThinkKentucky.com. Fans
of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on Facebook or
follow on Twitter. Watch
the Cabinet’s “This is My Kentucky” video on YouTube. Read more: kyndle
NKY Chamber Names Dawn Denham New Executive Director
The
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dawn Denham as Executive
Director, NKY Chamber Foundation & Program Director, Leadership NKY.
As
Executive Director of the NKY Chamber Foundation she will continue to build on
the success of the Leadership NKY, Regional Youth Leadership and Workforce NKY
programs as they continue to be a committed resource to businesses in our
region.
“We’re
excited to welcome Dawn to our team. Her passion for community and
background in public relations makes her an excellent fit for a role that is so
critical to our region. We are so proud of the work that Leadership NKY
does in our community and are committed to building a stronger Northern
Kentucky through the work of the NKY Chamber Foundation,” explains Trey Grayson,
President/CEO NKY Chamber of Commerce.
Denham
earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Northern Kentucky University and
most recently held the role of NKY Director of Operations for SIDIS Corp.
Dawn,
a Leadership NKY class of 2010 alumna, is a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident
and believes in the power of community and the honor of helping others.
Source: NKY Chamber
Daniel Papineau Joins Michigan
Chamber of Commerce Team
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce
announced today that Daniel Papineau has joined the statewide business
organization as Director of Tax Policy.
Papineau comes to the Michigan
Chamber with a strong background in tax policy issues, as well as legislative
process, having served for five years as Chief of Staff for State Senator Jack
Brandenburg, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee. Papineau most recently
served as director of government relations for a southeast Michigan-based trade
association.
"We are very pleased to
welcome Dan to the Michigan Chamber's Business Advocacy Team," said
Michigan Chamber President & CEO Rich Studley. "Dan's policy expertise
and lobbying experience make him an excellent addition to our team."
"Making Michigan's tax climate
the best in the country is a legislative priority of the Michigan
Chamber," noted Jim Holcomb, Senior Vice President for Business Advocacy
& General Counsel for the Michigan Chamber. "Dan's experience as a
legislative staffer and as a lobbyist will further strengthen the Chamber's already
effective business advocacy efforts."
"We are confident Dan will hit
the ground running and further the Chamber's efforts to deliver powerful
advocacy on behalf of our members," Holcomb added.
Papineau holds a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Political Science from Michigan State University. Read more: prnewswire.com
#FamousChamber of
Commerce Quotations: (Inspiration)
...landing
new or expanding businesses that add jobs to the community is gratifying work,
but it comes with its share of failures along the way, he said.
“Everyone sees the
successes; they don’t see the times you failed to get across the finish line,”
Thompson said. “I had to be positive, even when I got knocked down.”
-John Thompson,
reflecting on his retirement after three decades of success in Dixon, IL
Former Blackford County economic development leader Jacob Everett
joins Indy Partnership as Senior Director of Economic Development
Regional business attraction initiative ramps up as the Indy
Chamber pursues ‘Accelerate Indy’ economic strategy
INDIANAPOLIS, April 5, 2017: The Indy Partnership, the business
attraction and marketing initiative for the nine-county Indianapolis metro, has
hired Jacob Everett – former Executive Director of the Blackford County
Economic Development Corporation (EDC) – as a Senior Director of Economic
Development. Everett joins a growing team as the Indy Chamber (the Indy
Partnership’s parent organization) pursues a more expansive economic
development agenda.
Everett comes to the Indy Partnership from a five-year tenure with
the Blackford County EDC, where he also served on the East Central Indiana
Regional Partnership Board and as President of the East Central Indiana
Development Council. Blackford County’s unemployment rate has dropped more than
40% since he took the helm as Executive Director of the EDC in 2012.
Previously, he was Director of Planning and Research for the Alliance for
Strategic Growth/Eastern Indiana Workforce Investment Board.
“Jacob will be a great asset to the Indy Partnership as we promote
our region to employers and investors across the country and around the world,”
said Maureen Donohue Krauss, the Indy Chamber’s Chief Economic Development
Officer. “He’s led a successful local economic development organization, and
also worked within a regional coalition; given our increasing focus on talent,
his workforce development experience will be invaluable.”
The Indy Chamber’s Accelerate Indy regional strategy prioritizes
issues like an educated, career-ready workforce, an innovative business
environment and a competitive quality of life to appeal to growing employers,
particularly in high-wage, high-tech industries. It also emphasizes existing
business support and retention along with entrepreneurial development as
drivers of job creation and new investment. Read more: Indy Chamber
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