Chamber Executive Ongoing Education: Weekly New Idea: What to Say When You Talk to Your Self - by Sham Helmstetter
The classic, #1 best-selling book written on the subject of self-talk. (Completely updated in the Amazon Kindle eBook edition.)
#BestChamber Practices: Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber: October is Chamber Month: 31 ways to get involved this month!
Carol Stream Chamber Multi-Chamber Event: October 11th Luncheon: Multi-Chamber Progressive
The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MACCI) in cooperation with regional partners, announces the 2017 Heavy Metal Tour® on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. The Heavy Metal Tour®, now in its sixth year, will provide thousands of eighthgrade students across central and northern Wisconsin the opportunity to tour manufacturing facilities and learn about careers in metal manufacturing.
The Heavy Metal Tour® is a result of collaboration between regional chambers, technical colleges, the North Central WI Workforce Development Board and the Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturers Alliance (CWIMMA). The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry understands the importance of supporting workforce education initiatives in the region. “By participating in the Heavy Metal Tour®, Governor Walker has been invited to join thousands of students as they simultaneously tour manufacturing businesses across the region, getting a behind-the-scenes look at career opportunities in this highly technical and growing industry," stated MACCI Executive Director Scott Larson.
Finalists selected for Made in FredVA contest Three business ideas to compete for the $10,000 grand prize
Workforce & Education Committee begins new "Mental Mapping" program in Christian County Public Schools
The new Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map is available at the Chamber today! Thanks to Tracy Lyons, Chrystal Lee and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
47 new teachers welcomed to
Each of us is programmed from birth on, and as much as 75% or more of our programming may be negative or working against us. In this newly updated and revised eBook edition, Shad Helmstetter shows the reader how to erase and replace past mental programs with healthy, new programs that can be positively life-changing. Considered by many to be one of the most important and helpful personal growth books ever written. Read more: Amazon
#BestChamber Practices: Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber: October is Chamber Month: 31 ways to get involved this month!
1st Bloomfield Township Fire Prevention Week –
2nd A New Month! Review your membership profile – add social icons and your logo
3rd ACTION Group #1 Meeting 8 a.m. Contact: Pam Sarkisian
4th 14th Annual Vine & Dine
5th ACTION Group #2 Meeting 8 a.m. Contact: Jon Isenberg
6th Oktoberfest 6 p.m. Franklin Public Library
7th Out & About Spread the word on social when you’re visiting a member.
8th Make a note to connect w a Chamber Ambassador
9th RIBBON CUTTING: Bon Cook, Downtown Bham 11 a.m.
10th RIBBON CUTTING: Art & Frame Station, new location 4 p.m.
11th Practice your “30 sec intro” and make it compelling
12th Freshen up your LinkedIn page, view video on our blog (homepage)
13th CHAMBER 411 Get the 411 on membership benefits.
14th Boomer Summit, NEXT in Bham
15th Bowers School Farm Festival – www. Bloomfield.org
16th Membership Matters: Check out the “New Member” List and connect on social
17th ACTION Group #3 Meeting 4 p.m. Contact: George H.
18th Complete a nomination form for “Thriving Michigan” award
19th ACTION Group #2 Meeting 8 a.m. Contact: Jon Isenberg
20th Friday Fun: Meet a member for coffee
21st Chamber Bucks – Perfect gifts for teachers, friends, co-workers
22nd Birmingham Farmers Market - Old Woodward
23rd Business Counseling: Oakland County One Stop Shop (248) 858-0783
24th Chamber Ambassador Meeting 4 p.m. BBCU
25th Vine & Dine Committee Meeting 4 p.m. Nomad Grill
26th MEMBER COFFEE HoneyBaked Ham 8 a.m.
27th Email or call a new connection from the Member Coffee
28th Get prepped for Small Business Saturday 11/25
29th Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Patch 1-4 p.m. Shain Park
30th Planning for 2018? Call us for exposure opps!
31st Stop in the Chamber office, say hello and enjoy cider and treats!
Carol Stream Chamber Multi-Chamber Event: October 11th Luncheon: Multi-Chamber Progressive
At a Progressive Luncheon, you sit at three different tables where you have three different "courses" of food and meet more people than at another luncheon. Table captains assist in keeping the introductions and discussions going. When we couple the "progressive" event with a "multi-chamber" one, that multiplies the benefits and value.
The only downside to this is that, due to the complexity of the logistics to provide the right amount of seats at the right amount of tables and assign attendees, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins. This gives more incentive to be sure you sign up by doing so early. How about today?
Bags are available to go back with each attendee. Plan ahead if you would like to put your flyer or item in the bag for no additional cost other than the event cost of $25 for members.
To find out more... contact Carol Stream Chamber
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Mike Kuhns, Suzy Johnson 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.
Marshfield Area Chamber Supports the 6th Annual Heavy Metal Tour®
The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MACCI) in cooperation with regional partners, announces the 2017 Heavy Metal Tour® on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. The Heavy Metal Tour®, now in its sixth year, will provide thousands of eighthgrade students across central and northern Wisconsin the opportunity to tour manufacturing facilities and learn about careers in metal manufacturing.
The Heavy Metal Tour® is a result of collaboration between regional chambers, technical colleges, the North Central WI Workforce Development Board and the Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturers Alliance (CWIMMA). The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry understands the importance of supporting workforce education initiatives in the region. “By participating in the Heavy Metal Tour®, Governor Walker has been invited to join thousands of students as they simultaneously tour manufacturing businesses across the region, getting a behind-the-scenes look at career opportunities in this highly technical and growing industry," stated MACCI Executive Director Scott Larson.
Locally, students from area school districts including the Marshfield Area School District students will participate in the tour. Each student tours two different manufacturingfocused businesses over the course of the day. During a lunch session the students learn about the options technical colleges offer to students interested in pursuing a manufacturing career.
To learn more about the Heavy Metal Tour®, please contact Scott Larson, Executive Director, for details – (715) 384-3454 or larson.scott@marshfieldchamber.com .
To learn more about the Heavy Metal Tour®, please contact Scott Larson, Executive Director, for details – (715) 384-3454 or larson.scott@marshfieldchamber.com .
Finalists selected for Made in FredVA contest Three business ideas to compete for the $10,000 grand prize
FREDERICKSBURG – The three finalists have been selected for the fifth annual Made in FredVA business startup competition organized by the Next Generation of Business Leaders, a program of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. The businesses selected are Beyond High C Singing Specialty, Fredericksburg Food Coop, and Mandala Pies. Each will have ten minutes to pitch their business ideas to a panel of distinguished local entrepreneurs at the November 2 event at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg. The judges will have ten minutes to ask the business owners questions.
The event is patterned after the popular “Shark Tank” television show. The winner will receive $10,000 toward their business startup expenses. Additionally, the audience will vote for the $500 people’s choice cash award. Potential investors are encouraged to attend and hear the business ideas pitched. The public is welcome to attend the November 2 event, which begins at 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold for a nominal price.
Details about the finalists:
- Beyond High C Singing Specialty, Kiersten Kanaster. Beyond High C Singing Specialty is an online group music program for survivors of brain injury. They offer low cost post-acute support that overcomes financial constraints, transportation difficulties and reduces social isolation and instances of depression. Beyond the brain injury population, they plan to adapt to serve dementia and autism populations.
- Fredericksburg Food Coop, Rich Larochelle. The Fredericksburg Food Coop will be a full service grocery store that will focus on local foods, natural and organic products and practices. It will be owned and controlled by its local members.
- Mandala Pies, Caitlin LaComb. Manda Pies bakes beautiful pies for beautiful people, connecting consumers to agriculture by using organically grown, local ingredients.
“We were thrilled to receive new and creative ideas for our fifth year of the competition,” said Rich Brown, chairman of the NextGen board of directors. “It has been great to watch this program grow.”
The final judges at the Made in FredVA event are Mike Adams, President, JON Properties, Gerald Childress, Owner, The Childress Agency, and DD Lecky, Owner, LibertyTown Arts Workshop.
The prizes are made possible through generous sponsorships from the City of Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority, the Stafford County Economic Development Authority, the Next Generation of Business Leaders, and Virginia Partners Bank.
Workforce & Education Committee begins new "Mental Mapping" program in Christian County Public Schools
Hopkinsville, Ky - The Workforce & Education Committee of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new program to help high school students map out their future career paths.
It’s called “Mental Mapping” and its purpose is to encourage, network and advise students of pathways available to them after graduation as well as current programs they can participate in such as Mayor’s Youth Council, Boy’s State, Governor’s Scholar Program for the Arts to name a few.
The Mental Mapping Program is offered to students at Christian County and Hopkinsville High School. Administrators/teachers/guidance staff select 10th-12th grade students to participate in this program. The program is directed by Workforce & Education Director, Angie Major and committee member Wynn Radford. “As we meet with each student in the program, we work to help them reach the goals they have set for themselves through networking with community leaders in sectors the students are interested in,” said Major, “there are a lot of kids to provide guidance to. We felt this program would strengthen what is already provided in the school system to guarantee more students are successful in life”.
Major and Radford met with CCPS Superintendent Mary Ann Gemmill and high school principals several months ago about the idea. "Talking and listening to our students about the challenges, decisions, and paths they will take after graduation is a service we often overlook at the high schools” said CCHS Principal Chris Bentzel “ We are very appreciative of Mr. Radford, Ms. Major, and other community members that are willing to take time to help prepare our students for life after graduation-it’s a big deal and deserves more attention!" HHS Principal Todd Marshall echoed excitement about Mental Mapping. “This is an absolutely wonderful program that has just been developed and the kids at HHS have responded positively to Tiger Mental Mapping. We look forward to the first year and the opportunities it will provide for our young people and our community.”
Gemmill praised the program and the WED Committee for its work. “They are strong supporters of Public Education and I appreciate them more than I can say.”
For more information about the Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Program, contact Angie Major at 270-885-9096 or at amajor@christiancountychamber.com
Chamber of Commerce Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, Rockbridge County 2017 Community Map
The new Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map is available at the Chamber today! Thanks to Tracy Lyons, Chrystal Lee 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 guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
#BestChamber practices: Madison the City Chamber: Starting a new Business
If you are interested in starting a new business in the City of Madison we are here to help make it as easy as possible. This section of our site deals generally with businesses locating within existing structures such as shopping centers, offices buildings and homes. If you plan to construct a new building for your business please see the section Doing Construction in the City for more information.
The following links are to information that you may need when considering locating a business in Madison.
Please contact Robin McCrory, Director of Business and Downtown Development, to learn more about how you can locate your current business or start a new venture in Madison.
- Finance & Administration Department
- Building & Permits Department
- Home Occupation Permit
- Privilege License Information
- MONA - Madison Organization of Neighborhood Associations
- Mississippi State Department of Health
- ABC - Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control
47 new teachers welcomed to
Michigan City
Barbara Eason-Watkins had three bits of advice for new teachers who are kicking off a new school year in Michigan City: Don’t be afraid to ask for help, show your students that you care about them, and look to other teachers for new ideas.
As superintendent of Michigan City Area Schools, Eason-Watkins was helping to welcome 47 new teachers to Michigan City during a New Teacher Luncheon held at Pottawattomie Country Club on Friday.
The luncheon was hosted by the Lakefront Career Network and the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce to welcome these new teachers to Michigan City for the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers from Michigan City Area Schools were invited, as well as the city’s many parochial schools.
Megan Applegate, LCN committee chair, said the goal of the lunch was to give the new teachers a chance to meet with area business leaders. But more importantly, she wanted them to know that the business community cares about educators in Michigan City.
“We’re here to support you in educating our future leaders,” she said.
Several local business leaders sponsored and attended the lunch to mix and mingle with the new teachers – many of which are still getting to know the Michigan City community.
“These businesses aren’t just selling you something. They want to be your partner because we are in this together,” Eason-Watkins said on Friday. She wanted the teachers to understand that Michigan City is a community whose businesses support its schools.
In particular, Eason-Watkins praised the efforts of the Lakefront Career Network in supporting educators.
Lakefront Career Network, an organization less than three years old, is a young professionals group of the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce. Its mission, Applegate said, is to connect individuals in the community and help develop them professionally. Read more: News Dispatch
Barbara Eason-Watkins had three bits of advice for new teachers who are kicking off a new school year in Michigan City: Don’t be afraid to ask for help, show your students that you care about them, and look to other teachers for new ideas.
As superintendent of Michigan City Area Schools, Eason-Watkins was helping to welcome 47 new teachers to Michigan City during a New Teacher Luncheon held at Pottawattomie Country Club on Friday.
The luncheon was hosted by the Lakefront Career Network and the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce to welcome these new teachers to Michigan City for the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers from Michigan City Area Schools were invited, as well as the city’s many parochial schools.
Megan Applegate, LCN committee chair, said the goal of the lunch was to give the new teachers a chance to meet with area business leaders. But more importantly, she wanted them to know that the business community cares about educators in Michigan City.
“We’re here to support you in educating our future leaders,” she said.
Several local business leaders sponsored and attended the lunch to mix and mingle with the new teachers – many of which are still getting to know the Michigan City community.
“These businesses aren’t just selling you something. They want to be your partner because we are in this together,” Eason-Watkins said on Friday. She wanted the teachers to understand that Michigan City is a community whose businesses support its schools.
In particular, Eason-Watkins praised the efforts of the Lakefront Career Network in supporting educators.
Lakefront Career Network, an organization less than three years old, is a young professionals group of the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce. Its mission, Applegate said, is to connect individuals in the community and help develop them professionally. Read more: News Dispatch
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