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
#BestChamber practices: Business Resources: Aurora Regional Chamber: Did you know?
Did you know that the Aurora Chamber has an agreement with the Illinois Chamber that allows Aurora Chamber members to register and attend webinars, seminars, and conferences organized by the Illinois Chamber for the Chamber-member price. You must be a member of the Aurora Chamber and register through us. For a list of some upcoming programs, visit Professional Development Available in Conjunction with Ill. Chamber. For questions, contact Reba Osborne, director of membership, at (630) 256-3184 or email rosborne@aurorachamber.com.
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.
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
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!
#BestChamber Practices: Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Testimonials on Website
Northstar Promotions
I feel most people like to do business with people they know and trust. Often times in today’s business world “It’s not only about the people who you know, but the people who know you”.
The chamber of commerce provides potential customers with a creditable reference point for my business.
Your membership in the chamber is also a positive indication of your business’s commitment to the local community.
The members of board of directors has a long standing reputation for making positive decisions for the benefit of chamber members and the communities served by the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Waupaca area business community is very fortunate to have a vibrant hard working chamber of commerce staff. The chamber uses our invested dollars (dues) to provide programs and benefits for the majority of the members.
– Giles Bellin; Northstar Promotions
Smith and Radtke, LLC and City of Waupaca Mayor
“The City of Waupaca and the Chamber have a great relationship. The Chamber does a wonderful job with tourism and special events like Strawberry Fest and Hometown Days on the 4th of July. The Chamber also helps us in the much needed economic development area.”
-Brian Smith; Smith and Radtke, LLC and City of Waupaca Mayor
Source: Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce
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
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NKY Chamber honors Wm. T. ‘Bill’ Robinson by creating award in his name (first article)
Prominent Northern Kentucky attorney William T. Bill Robinson has died. (second article below)
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces a new award to be given at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28th to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED.
The Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award, sponsored in 2017 by Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, will be presented annually to the individual, entity, company or organization demonstrating significant advancement of the economic development efforts in Northern Kentucky.
The award is named in honor of Bill Robinson, NKY Chamber Chair (1986-87) and co-founding member and continuous Secretary/Treasurer of the Northern Kentucky Tri-ED since 1987. The recipient will be jointly selected annually by the NKY Chamber and Northern Kentucky Tri-ED through a nomination process.
“Thirty years ago, while serving as the NKY Chamber Chair, Bill Robinson came up with the idea for Tri-ED. Bill’s bold idea – that three counties should cooperate rather than compete – transformed the Northern Kentucky economy, brought thousands of jobs to our region and paved the way for several other successful regional efforts,” explains Trey Grayson, President and CEO of the NKY Chamber of Commerce.The initial recipient of this award will be Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III.
“We can’t think of a more fitting way to honor this achievement than by establishing this award in his honor – the Robinson Award –and by making him the first recipient. The Robinson Award will be an annual reminder of Bill’s vision and contribution to the success and vibrancy of Northern Kentucky.”
This award, will be given at the NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
This annual dinner presented by Fifth Third Bank, will not only celebrate individuals like Robinson who have been key to bringing our region together but will be a celebration of Northern Kentucky as a whole.
“On behalf of the over 150 persons that have served on the Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Tri-EF boards since 1987, I want to thank the NKY Chamber for bestowing this most-deserved annual award in honor of Bill Robinson,” said Dan Tobergte, President/CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED.
“In 1987, Bill envisioned a collaborative and cooperative regional economic development effort among Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties with private sector expertise and we can safely say that his vision has been met, and exceeded. In our 30th year of existence, we are continuing on an ‘Upward and Onward’ trajectory!”
To register for the NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner presented by Fifth Third Bank or to learn more information about the NKY Chamber of Commerce go to NKYChamber.com.
Prominent Northern Kentucky attorney William T. Bill Robinson has died.
The American Bar Association (ABA), which Robinson served as president in 2011-12, made the announcement on Tuesday. The Northern Kentucky Bas Association also announced Robinson's death.
Prominent Northern Kentucky attorney William T. Bill Robinson has died. (second article below)
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces a new award to be given at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28th to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED.
The Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award, sponsored in 2017 by Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, will be presented annually to the individual, entity, company or organization demonstrating significant advancement of the economic development efforts in Northern Kentucky.
The award is named in honor of Bill Robinson, NKY Chamber Chair (1986-87) and co-founding member and continuous Secretary/Treasurer of the Northern Kentucky Tri-ED since 1987. The recipient will be jointly selected annually by the NKY Chamber and Northern Kentucky Tri-ED through a nomination process.
“Thirty years ago, while serving as the NKY Chamber Chair, Bill Robinson came up with the idea for Tri-ED. Bill’s bold idea – that three counties should cooperate rather than compete – transformed the Northern Kentucky economy, brought thousands of jobs to our region and paved the way for several other successful regional efforts,” explains Trey Grayson, President and CEO of the NKY Chamber of Commerce.The initial recipient of this award will be Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III.
“We can’t think of a more fitting way to honor this achievement than by establishing this award in his honor – the Robinson Award –and by making him the first recipient. The Robinson Award will be an annual reminder of Bill’s vision and contribution to the success and vibrancy of Northern Kentucky.”
This award, will be given at the NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
This annual dinner presented by Fifth Third Bank, will not only celebrate individuals like Robinson who have been key to bringing our region together but will be a celebration of Northern Kentucky as a whole.
“On behalf of the over 150 persons that have served on the Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Tri-EF boards since 1987, I want to thank the NKY Chamber for bestowing this most-deserved annual award in honor of Bill Robinson,” said Dan Tobergte, President/CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED.
“In 1987, Bill envisioned a collaborative and cooperative regional economic development effort among Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties with private sector expertise and we can safely say that his vision has been met, and exceeded. In our 30th year of existence, we are continuing on an ‘Upward and Onward’ trajectory!”
To register for the NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner presented by Fifth Third Bank or to learn more information about the NKY Chamber of Commerce go to NKYChamber.com.
Prominent Northern Kentucky attorney William T. Bill Robinson has died.
The American Bar Association (ABA), which Robinson served as president in 2011-12, made the announcement on Tuesday. The Northern Kentucky Bas Association also announced Robinson's death.
The news comes just days after the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced a new award that was named in Robinson's honor, noting his many years of service and influence in the community.
“Never too busy to help out a friend, Robinson was an indefatigable champion of the rule of law and an independent judiciary,” ABA president Linda Klein said in a statement. “He fought tirelessly to secure adequate court funding. During his term as ABA president, Robinson focused on the issue, pushing constantly for state courts to get the money they needed. By shining a bright public spotlight on the human consequences of underfunded courts—including delayed justice for individuals and long lines around courthouses—he is credited with convincing many state legislatures to address the issue.” Read more: River City News
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