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Northern Virginia Chamber to Host 2017 Gov Con: Small Business Summit for Success
Tysons, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) will host Gov Con: Small Business Summit for Success on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. This unique conference will help small business owners learn how to optimize opportunities through informative workshops, panel discussions, and ample networking with decision makers.
Attendees will experience hands-on learning to help navigate the government contracting landscape. Panels and facilitated workshops featuring federal agencies and large contractors alongside attendees will discuss the latest forecasts and share expert insight on upcoming hurdles, generating candid dialogues.
Jackie Robinson-Burnette, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, will present a keynote address.
Summit Workshops include:
Registration is available online. Entry is $80 for Northern Virginia Chamber members and $100 for non-members.
Follow the event on Twitter @NOVAChamber and #GovCon.
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.
Plainfield Area Chamber Summer Events: Cruise Nights Coming Soon
The Village of Plainfield is gearing up for the summer season. That means free movies and concerts in the park, plus the return of the annual farmers market and, for car enthusiasts, the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Cruise Nights in downtown Plainfield. Here's a look at what's happening.
Cruise Nights: June 6 to Aug. 22
Car lovers can stroll along Lockport Street and check out classic cars, muscle cars and more. This year's Cruise Nights kick off June 6. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 22. Read more: Patch.com
Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory The Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Lake County Chamber! Thanks to Stewart Kerr, Renee Coco and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!  Town SquarePublications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633. Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce names new president & CEO
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce President Bob McCoy sent a letter to chamber members announcing the next president and CEO.
The letter says:
On behalf of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that David Minor has accepted our offer to become our next president and CEO.
David, currently president and CEO of the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce, will begin July 1 and will be responsible for the coordination of all organizational activities, including public affairs, strategic planning, economic development programs, membership, and financial management.
David is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of Organizational Management and has been the chief staff member of the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber since 1996. A native of Wisconsin, Dave brings nearly 25 years of experience in public policy, community leadership and strategic planning to the Chamber. He is a past board member of the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, past board chair of the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives, and past board chair of the Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE).The Search Committee is pleased to have found someone with twenty plus years of Chamber management experience and from Wisconsin.
We are excited to be able to work with Dave who is also familiar with many of the current Chamber staff. He will be a great addition to a great team of employees.
As you have the opportunity to meet David in the months ahead, please welcome him to our Chamber and to the Eau Claire community.
Thank you for your continuing support of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. The Board of Directors, David and our entire staff are committed to exceeding your expectations as the premier business organization in the region. Read more: WEAU 13
Daily Herald's Town Square Publications buys Lawton Publishing Town Square Publications, a subsidiary of Paddock Publications, announced Wednesday that it has purchased the assets of Lawton Publishing, the chamber publishing division of Lawton Printing in Spokane, Washington. The purchase broadens Town Square's national footprint in chamber of commerce publishing. Town Square, which already has strong chamber publishing relationships in Illinois, California and Texas, will now absorb Lawton Publishing's businesses in the West and Northwest U.S.
Daily Herald Chairman, Publisher and CEO Doug Ray said the purchase is in line with the company's strategic plan to grow Paddock Publications' business in new and different ways. The growing Town Square business contributes significantly to the company's revenue and profitability, he said.
"The decision to expand into the nondaily newspaper business nearly 10 years ago has proved to be an excellent one," Ray said. "Combined with the strength of the Daily Herald brand in print and digitally, events, other specialty products and commercial printing, Paddock continues to be a more diversified company, helping to sustain a brighter future for the company and its employees." Read more: Daily Herald
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Keith Tandy to speak at HYPE event in June
Next week, the Hopkinsville Young Professionals Engage (HYPE) group will incorporate a local NFL player into its monthly meet-up event. In a Facebook listing created Tuesday, HYPE announced that Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Keith Tandy, a Christian County High School graduate, will speak to its members at 11 a.m. June 9 at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Boys and Girls Club. A free lunch will be provided.
HYPE, which operates under the Christian County Chamber of Commerce umbrella, is a group for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 45. The organization provides professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, member-directed educational programs, recreational programs, and community service opportunities. For more information on how to join or on the event, email HYPE Chair Cody Noffsinger at cody@noffsingeraccounting.com. Read more: Kentucky New Era
Gaylord Chamber tabs Akin as new director
The Gaylord Chamber of Commerce (GACC) has appointed Taylar Akin as its new executive director. Akin, a recent graduate of Michigan State University, will begin her duties June 5, according to Marcia Taylor, Chamber board chairperson.
“Taylar was our selection committee’s first choice,” Marcia Taylor said. “The board of directors is confident that she will lead the Chamber with energy and enthusiasm."
Akin replaces longtime Chamber executive director Paul Beachnau, who handled the dual responsibility of leading the Chamber and Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau since 2007. Beachnau will now perform his duties with the convention and tourism bureau full-time.
"We know (Akin) looks forward to connecting with all of our members and building on the success of (Beachnau)," Marcia Taylor said.
Akin most recently worked as a commercial lines account executive at Diebold Insurance Agency in Houghton Lake. She graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in advertising management. In Houghton Lake, Akin was an active Rotarian where she chaired the Rotary STRIVE program, a member of the local Lions Club and vice president of the Houghton Lake Ambassador Club.
“I am pleased to lead the Chamber as the GACC is the key to a thriving local and regional business environment,” Akin said. “I am eager to begin my service to Otsego County and the region as the new executive director of the GACC as we build business for a stronger community together.” Read more: Petoskey News
Kosciusko Chamber Names Member Relations Manager
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has hired Annette Hammond as member relations manager for both the chamber and Warsaw Community Development Corp. She also leads the Chamber Ambassadors and Small Business Connection. Hammond is also involved in Young Adult Professionals. She is a graduate of Clinton Christian High School in Goshen and a graduate of Grace College where she majored in Business Management. Read more: Inside Indiana Business
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