52nd Annual Celebration and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives awards; Virginia Peninsula Chamber Business Education Seminar: How to Recognize a Leadership Style; Jefferson County Chamber 2017 Community Guide; Public Invited to OneZone Business Expo & Food FORUM on September 27; South Suburban Chamber partner: Oak Creek holding inaugural 'Sneak Peek at Oak Creek' Sept. 16; Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to Host New, Elegant Awards Ceremony Honoring Downriver Women in Business; 2017 Lake County Chamber Annual Legislative Breakfast Event; Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide; IACC signs MoU with Mississippi Development Authority to strengthen economic ties; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories, Maps and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

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52nd Annual Celebration and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives awards

Shawna Burton - At the 52nd Annual Celebration of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE) last week, Shawna Burton of Greater Louisville, Inc. was named the 2017 Executive of the Year. Kent Oyler commented in his letter of recommendation that Shawna “is a very important part of our team. She leads by example.” Shawna has served on the KCCE Board of Directors for the past six years. She has been a mentor to many across the state with her knowledge of the chamber industry and her infectious personality. Shawna is a true professional and we are fortunate to have her as a part of our organization.


Katie Lopez - KCCE was proud to add two more awards to honor chamber personnel – Staff Member of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. The 2017 Staff Member of the Year was awarded to Katie Lopez of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce. Her dedicated work with military affairs and compassion for community growth and synergy were defining qualities of her application.


Steve Rinehart - The 2017 Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Steve Rinehart with the Danville – Boyle County Chamber of Commerce. His tireless work with workforce, the Teacher’s Academy and service on the chamber board highlighted his extensive application. We are honored to showcase these individuals with the understanding that no chamber executive is successful without a wonderful staff and no chamber staff is successful without dedicated volunteers.


Hopkins County Regional Chamber - Also at the awards dinner, KCCE designated one chamber in the state as a Kentucky Certified Chamber. This new designation is a blind, peer-reviewed best practices certification awarded to chambers who meet nationally benchmarked criteria on internal organization, processes, financial controls and service to members. The chamber that was honored with this designation was Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Madisonville, KY The Kentucky Certified Chamber program is only the third of its kind outside of the U.S. Chamber Accreditation. It helps chambers analyze the policies and procedures they have in place as well as best practices in multiple areas. It also gives executives an additional tool to examine the inner workings of their organization and involve the board with this process.


KCCE also presented the following awards:

Outstanding e-Newsletter
(winners chosen based on layout, appeal & good mix of content)
Group I Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Group II Danville - Boyle County Chamber of Commerce
Group III Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce
Group IV Murray – Calloway County Chamber of Commerce
Group V Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Outstanding Website
(winners chosen based on design, layout and ease of navigation)
Group I Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Group II Logan County Chamber of Commerce
Group III Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
Group IV Hardin County Chamber of Commerce
Group V Greater Louisville, Inc.

Outstanding Publication
Group II Woodford County Chamber of Commerce (Woodford Living Magazine)
Group III Bardstown – Nelson County Chamber of Commerce (Membership Directory)
Group IV Murray – Calloway County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber Viewbook)
Group V Greater Louisville, Inc. (Legislative Agenda Booklet)

Outstanding Special Event
Group I Cynthiana – Harrison County Chamber of Commerce (Walking Dead Festival)
Group II Logan County Chamber of Commerce (Tobacco & Heritage Festival)
Group III Marion County Chamber of Commerce (Country Ham Days)
Group IV Murray – Calloway County Chamber of Commerce (Annual Dinner)
Group IV Christian County Chamber of Commerce (Annual Dinner)
Group V Commerce Lexington (Emerge)
Group V Bowling Green Area Chamber (SCK Launch)

Outstanding Member Retention
Group I Cynthiana – Harrison County Chamber of Commerce (99.3%)
Group II Logan County Chamber of Commerce (96%)
Group III Marion County Chamber of Commerce (94%)
Group IV Somerset – Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce (94.6%)
Group V Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce (88%)
Group V Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce (88%)

Outstanding Membership Growth
Group I Greater Breckinridge Chamber of Commerce (12%)
Group II Woodford County Chamber of Commerce (9.6%)
Group III Marion County Chamber of Commerce (8.2%)
Group IV Somerset – Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce (8.4%)
Group V Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce (4%)

Outstanding Social Media
Group I Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Group II Logan County Chamber of Commerce
Group IV The Chamber at St. Matthews
Group V Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Virginia Peninsula Chamber Business Education Seminar: How to Recognize a Leadership Style

October 3: Business Education Seminar

Presenter:        Dr. Karen Hills Pruden

Topic:              How to Recognize a Leadership Style

Location:         21 Enterprise Parkway | Lakefront Plaza, Suite 100 | Hampton, VA  23666

Time:               3:00 – 4:00 PM (Check-In from 2:30 – 3:00 PM)

Fee:                 $15

Registration:    http://www.virginiapeninsulachamber.com/events/details/business-education-seminar-how-to-recognize-a-leadership-style-6819

Dr. Pruden is a Seasoned Organizational Strategist and Certified Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) business partner who focuses on streamlining processes that incorporate competitive and innovative entrepreneurship, talent and resources towards profitability. Dr. Pruden packs the punch of a powerful manager, consultant, entrepreneur and human resource professional. A former manager of 269 tax offices, her expertise is business, operations and human resources management.

As the CEO/President of Pruden Global Business Solutions Consulting LLC, Dr. Pruden’s clients are businesses, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders. Some of her areas of expertise are: New Business Start-Ups, Organizational Diagnosis, Business Plans, Operations Troubleshooting, Employee Relations, Environmental Scanning, Root Cause Analysis, and Process Mapping. Dr. Pruden is a published author. Her recent book is titled, Attract, then Repel: Why Are Candidates Abandoning Your Employment Process? A dual-career professional, Dr. Pruden also works as a Human Resources Manager for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Points of Discussion:

- Types of Leadership Styles
- What happens when leadership styles collide
- Is there a preferred leadership style?
- The pro(s) and con(s) of various leadership styles
- Can you change your leadership style?
- Are leadership styles taught or natural skills?

For more information, contact Jaime Parrish at jaime@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8165


Jefferson County Chamber 2017 Community Guide   

The Jefferson County Chamber 2017 Community Guide  is available at the chamber of commerce today! Thank you to Philip "Mike" Beard and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! 

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Community Guide

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.

Public Invited to OneZone Business Expo & Food FORUM on September 27

(Fishers, IN) – Exhibitors at OneZone’s Business Expo & Food FORUM will put their businesses on display and share their information with hundreds of potential customers in just one night at this annual event. Tickets are now on sale for the event that takes place at FORUM Conference Center from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27. As one of OneZone’s largest events of the year, it’s an opportunity for businesses and consumers to connect.

All industries exhibit

Exhibitors include service and health care providers, legal professionals, entertainment venues, food providers and more. Restaurants, caterers and other food service establishments will provide menu tastings, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Many exhibitors will hold enter-to-win prize drawings.

Tastings offered by local restaurants

Participating restaurants include Peterson’s, Alley’s Alehouse at Pinheads, Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse, Stompin Barley, NerdyGirl Cupcakes, City Barbeque, Tina’s Traditional Old English Kitchen, Edible Arrangements, Max and Erma’s – Carmel, MCL Restaurant, Another Broken Egg Café, Atrio at IU Health North Hospital, Nameless Catering, Jason’s Deli, MBP Distinctive Catering, Wild Egg and more. A complete list of all participating businesses can be found at www.onezonecommerce.com.

Tickets at door or in advance

The public, as well as OneZone members, is invited to attend this adults-only business event. Tickets are $5 each for OneZone members and $10 for non-members and can be purchased at the event. Advance sale tickets are also available online at www.onezonecommerce.com and at the OneZone office at 10305 Allisonville Rd., Ste.B, Fishers.

FORUM Credit Union is presenting sponsor of the event. 

Contact: Lisa Wirthwein 317.436.4653 lisa@onezonecommerce.com

South Suburban Chamber partner: Oak Creek holding inaugural 'Sneak Peek at Oak Creek' Sept. 16

How well do you know Oak Creek?

Learn more about the city at the inaugural “Sneak Peek at Oak Creek” event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16.

Mayor Dan Bukiewicz will be at city hall along with Oak Creek police and fire vehicles ready for photos. Visitors can enter to win Oak Creek “swag” and gift cards. Maps will be available to help visitors explore more.

There are over 16 building tours available during the event with an open house party at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 6665 S. Howell Ave.

Campus Librarian Jenn Medved said the event is “going to be a huge deal with demonstrations and family-friendly stuff.” She said MATC will showcase the Makerspace in the library.

Water Street Brewery was a late add-on to the event and will feature a behind-the-scenes tour as well as a chance to meet the brewmaster.

The complete list of participating businesses are: Candlewood Suites Milwaukee Airport, Edgerton Contractors, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Oak Creek 9th Grade Center, Oak Creek Assembly of God, Oak Creek Community Center, Oak Creek Historical Society, Oak Creek Streets Division, Oak Creek Water Treatment Plant, PPG Oak Creek, Pinehold Gardens, Salvation Army, South Suburban Chamber, St. Mary & St. Antonious Coptic Orthodox Church, Water Street Brewery and Wisconsin Army National Guard. Read more: Journal Sentinel

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to Host New, Elegant Awards Ceremony Honoring Downriver Women in Business

Donna Inch, Former CEO of Ford Land to Give Keynote Address

Southgate, MI - The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the new Women of Achievement Awards luncheon, presented by Beaumont, to be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Holiday Inn Conference & Banquet Center in Southgate.  This premier and elegant awards event will showcase outstanding women in business in the Downriver region. The event will include a keynote address featuring Donna Inch, former CEO and Chairman of Dearborn-based Ford Land. The keynote will be followed by a delicious lunch, and a prestigious awards ceremony complete with award recipient videos and a grand experience!

The Chamber will proudly recognize some of the most outstanding women in our region with the “Leadership Award,” “Entrepreneur Award,” and “Unsung Heroine Award.” Of course, men will not be left out as we honor a leader in our community who is a champion for women in business leadership with the “Community Award.”

“We are honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize some of the most influential women in our Downriver region with this prestigious awards luncheon,” said Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We are grateful for our friends and partners at Beaumont, our Gold Sponsor Henry Ford College, and our Silver Sponsors BASF Corporation and Wayne County Community College District for making this wonderful event possible!”

This year’s recipients include Kathy Kane, publisher of the Trenton Trib newspaper and owner of Trenton-based Market Insights, LLC, recipient of the Leadership Award; Laurie Dixon, owner of Savannah’s restaurant in Trenton, recipient of the Entrepreneur Award; Leah Cooley of Services To Enhance Potential, a local nonprofit agency, recipient of the Unsung Heroine Award; and Dr. Stan Jensen, president of Henry Ford College in Dearborn, recipient of the Community Award.

Admission is $40 per person, or enjoy a discounted rate of $350 for a table of 10. Community Sponsorships, including a table of 10 and recognition are only $450. Registration is now open at www.swcrc.com or by calling 734-284-6000. Prices will increase closer to the event so register today!

The Award Sponsor is Waltraud Prechter. Community Sponsors are Jackson Snider Parker Dentistry, PLLC in Trenton, The Senior Alliance, and PNC Bank. The Flower Sponsor is Say It With Flowers of Allen Park.

Be sure to follow the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/SWCRC and the Chamber website for all the latest Chamber news and events.

For More Information, Contact: Ronald J. Hinrichs, President, Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce Tel: 734.284.6000

2017 Lake County Chamber Annual Legislative Breakfast Event

Join us at Independence Grove this November 10th , 2017 to our Annual Legislative Breakfast Event; Featuring Keynote Speaker: Brad Schneider; Illinois's 10th District in the United States House of Representatives, where he is serving his second term. Additionally to this; we also welcome Carol Sente; Illinois 59th  District Representative.

Date: November 10, 2017 

Time: 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM CST 

Location: 
Independence Grove 
16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 

Contact: Lake County Chamber of Commerce 
Email: info@lakecountychamber.com 

Date/Time Details:  Friday, November 10th, 2017
7:30 am - 9:00 am 

Fees/Admission: Ticket Prices
Member Fee for Breakfast - $35
Non Member Fee for Breakfast - $40

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! 

2017-2018 Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide

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.



IACC signs MoU with Mississippi Development Authority to strengthen economic ties

IACC, the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergizing India-US Economic Engagement, signed the MoU with the MDA ahead of the IACC’s flagship annual convention being held in Mumbai on Sept 18-19.

N V Srinivasan, National President, IACC, signed the MoU with Glenn McCullough, Jr. – Executive Director, MDA.

Those present on the occasion included Governor Phil Bryant – State of Mississippi, Andrew Gipson – State Representative, Mississippi House of Representatives and Lalit Kanodia, immediate past President, IACC.

“IACC and MDA will encourage and facilitate mutually beneficial cooperation between the responsible and appropriate bodies, organizations and enterprises in the fields of business, trade and economic relations," said N V Srinivasan, National President, IACC, after signing the MoU.

Both IACC and MDA will serve as representatives of the other in their respective market and membership areas.

Both the bodies will assist each other in organising business delegations and facilitate business interest, facilitate export and import of goods and services to and from Mississippi and India and encourage collaborative efforts that enhance business development objectives.

The MoU stipulates that both IACC and MDA will encourage, promote and facilitate investments in India and the State of Mississippi. The organisations will help each other in participation in trade fairs, conferences in the respective areas of operation. Read more: India Blooms

Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories, Maps and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

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