Thursday, November 9, 2017

2017 Christian County Veterans Day Parade; Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide & Membership Directory; Schaumburg Business Association: Member Spotlight: Curtis Newborn Photographic; The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance Welcomes Billsburg Brewery as New Williamsburg Tasting Trail Partner; #FamousChamber of Commerce Quotations: (Boosting self-esteem begins with you.); Flint & Genesee Chamber Receives Top Awards Recognizing Excellence, Innovation; Chamber members hear updates on economic situation; Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide ; Muncie-Delaware County Chamber: HGTV is Coming to Muncie; New Director chosen for the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

Good morning #Chamber World! It's going to be a GREAT day!

2017 Christian County Veterans Day Parade


The Christian County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee invites community members to join us for the 2017 Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. from the War Memorial Building. The lineup includes Veterans, Fort Campbell soldiers, military vehicles, local bands, and much more. The parade route runs from the War Memorial Building to the Christian County Justice Center. Following the parade, there will be a brief program in the parking lot of the Christian County Justice Center.

The Military Affairs Committee encourages your business or organization to join us along the route on 9th Street as a sidewalk saluter. This is a great opportunity to show our local veterans and their families your support of their service.

If you are interested in participating in the 2017 Veterans Day Parade as a sidewalk saluter, please contact Katie Lopez at 270-885-9096 or email klopez@christiancountychamber.com. If leaving a message, please include your name, contact information, and number of people attending from your business or organization.

“We are so appreciative of the men and women who have served our country.  The sacrifices military families make are tremendous and this is the least we can do to show them our appreciation,” said Katie Lopez, Director of Military Affairs with the Christian County Chamber of Commerce.


For additional information contact:
Katie Lopez, Director of Military Affairs
270-885-9096
klopez@christiancountychamber.com 






Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Profile & Membership Directory is available at the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber today! Thanks to Jon MaynardPam Swain, Rosie Vassalo and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!




Oxford Mississippi 2017-2018 Community Guide & Membership Directory



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.



Schaumburg Business Association: Member Spotlight: Curtis Newborn Photographic

Curtis Newborn launched his Obscura Companies group nearly a quarter century ago, and he continues to operate a vibrant and robust group of creative firms out of his headquarters here in Schaumburg.
His latest expansion involves a deep dive into the food photography industry, fueled by his acquisition this year of FoodPhotoStudio.com, a full-service creative firm founded over two decades ago by Al MacDonald. As Curtis has expanded and updated the studio this year, he’s also worked to make sure   the brand aligns with his strong core values, providing the high estquality work and delivering on his promise of being a “true partner” to his clients.   At FoodPhotoStudio.com, they pride themselves on operating a diverse business model that allows them to be nimble, cost effective and extremely efficient.
Often times throughout 2017, Curtis has been asked “Why Food Photo Studio?” when talking to prospective clients, so he and his content team crafted a series of blog posts in recent months that talk about the key attributes that make the studio stand out...you can read these posts through the links below:


WE’RE NOT JUST PHOTOGRAPHERS:
ARTICLE LINK: http://bit.ly/2vik4oY
OUR SUBURBAN LOCATION:
ARTICLE LINK: http://bit.ly/2vtGT5x
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPPING:
ARTICLE LINK: http://bit.ly/2sULKhS
PUTTING FOOD IN MOTION:
ARTICLE LINK:  http://bit.ly/2vJCRHx
USING TECHNOLOGY:
ARTICLE LINK: http://bit.ly/2xvDkNm
WORKING WITH AGENCIES: 
ARTICLE LINK: http://bit.ly/2yEyWzw



Curtis and his team understand that choosing the right studio and visual content creation provider is critical to the success of your business, and the above-linked articles help outline“why” they can be a great fit to help your future success... if you are interested in talking to Curtis and his team about your marketing challenges, message them here.


The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance Welcomes Billsburg Brewery as New Williamsburg Tasting Trail Partner 



Williamsburg, VA – The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance was delighted to attend the Billsburg Brewery ribbon cutting this afternoon, October 27th, 2017. We are thrilled to see the finished brewery and taproom, and we encourage the community to join them this weekend at the James City County Marina to celebrate their Grand Opening, located at 2054 Jamestown Road. On Saturday and Sunday, Billsburg Brewery will open at 11 a.m. and food trucks will be on site throughout the weekend.

GWCTA would also like to welcome Billsburg Brewery as the newest addition to the Williamsburg Tasting Trail, a partnership of local, award-winning alcoholic beverage venues throughout the destination! We know they will make a great partner and will bring locals and tourists alike to enjoy craft beer on their beautiful taproom patio overlooking the historic Powhatan Creek. For more information about Billsburg Brewery, see their website at http://billsburg.com/.

“Dave and Kristin Baum embody the best of our business community,” said Karen Riordan, President of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance. “They are two talented entrepreneurs that we are proud to call Chamber members. We appreciate all their efforts to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community and have created another wonderful tourist attraction with the beautiful taproom and manufacturing facility. Congratulations as well to David A. Nice Builders for the wonderful construction of Billsburg Brewery.”

About the Williamsburg Tasting Trail

From award-winning wine and micro-brewed beers to ancient mead and distilled spirits, experience the best of handcrafted alcoholic beverages in Greater Williamsburg. Explore the Williamsburg Tasting Trail at https://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/williamsburg-tasting-trail

Contact Kayla Kearse, 757.253.2310, kayla@williamsburgcc.com



#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotations: (Boosting self-esteem begins with you.)


"You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it." - William Gilbert 



Flint & Genesee Chamber Receives Top Awards Recognizing Excellence, Innovation

 The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced receipt of two distinctive awards, including the 2017 Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award from the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals, MACP, and the 2017 Chamber Innovation Award from GrowthZone.
“We are thrilled to receive these awards,” said Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. “They validate the work we do – every day – to move Flint and Genesee County forward, and recognize the efforts of our boards, members and community partners.” Herman added: “We should all be proud of these accomplishments.”
Each year, the Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award is presented by the MACP – the industry association for chambers of commerce in Michigan – in three categories including Small, Mid-size and Large Chamber.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber was recognized with this year’s award in the Large Chamber category during the MACP Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting, held in Grand Rapids, Oct. 26.
“The Flint & Genesee Chamber received this award based on its accomplishments in leadership and governance, financial stewardship, business advocacy and member programming,” said Bob Thomas, Director for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. “Among the chamber’s noted achievements were its continued growth in membership and business engagement, a strong demonstration of local advocacy and a commitment to creative and innovative programming. The chamber’s ability to meet and address member needs in the midst of a regional crisis are commendable and serve as model programming for other chambers of commerce.”
Additionally, GrowthZone, a company that provides member management software and services, recently recognized the Flint & Genesee Chamber with its 2017 Chamber Innovation Awards, which highlight innovative programs, events and ideas that challenge the status quo. First-place awards were presented in three categories, including Small, Medium and Large Chamber.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber was awarded first place in the Large Chamber category for its Moving Flint Forward initiative, which launched in 2016 to address the business development needs arising out of, or magnified by, the Flint water crisis.
The centerpiece of this initiative – which resulted from a partnership between the Chamber, FlintNOW and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint – was a charitable fund created to provide financial support for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, North Flint redevelopment and activities that encourage tourism.
  
To learn more about the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, visit www.flintandgenesee.org or call (810) 600-1404.
CONTACTS:
Elaine Redd
Flint & Genesee Chamber
(810) 600-1418
eredd@flintandgenesee.org

Izzi Joseph
Flint & Genesee Chamber
(810) 600-4071
ijoseph@flintandgenesee.org


Chamber members hear updates on economic situation
After the recession in 2008, and the continued effects of it years after, UW-River Falls Economic Department Chair Logan Kelly said the economy is now back in a spot where people are feeling good.

Kelly held a presentation on the current economy in the region and the nation at a Hudson Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Economists, Kelly said, label the technical end of the recession as summer of 2009.

"To which the average person on the street says, 'Are you kidding me?'" Kelly said.

This date was the end of the economy getting worse, Kelly said. Improvements, however, weren't felt until 2010-2014.

"2015 was the first year that we started to feel better," Kelly said.

That improvement is seen now in the real estate market.

"We've finally cycled through all the properties that were under water," Kelly said.

Now the economy is seeing the full effect with GDP, consumption and investment all up by over 3 percent in the second quarter of 2017.

When growth gets over this 3 percent mark, Kelly said that's when the economy sees positive implications, and inflation may come into play. Read more: Hudson Star Observer


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! 



 Kernersville Chamber 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.



Muncie-Delaware County Chamber: HGTV is Coming to Muncie

It’s time to celebrate the innovations that have made the Muncie community such a great place. As needs and opportunities have changed, businesses have had to adapt to survive. Innovation within those businesses lead to greater opportunity for success.
On Tuesday, November 14th, we will celebrate six business owners/organizations that have survived change and remained solid anchors for our business community. The six recipients will be honored as inductees into the Innovation Connector’s “Innovation Wall of Fame”. One local student will be presented with the “Young Innovator’s Award”.
In the spirit of innovation, the finalists of The Big Idea Pitch Competition will deliver their business ideas to all in attendance, and a panel of distinguished judges will reveal the winners.

Reception & Cash Bar | 5:45 – 6:30PM
Event & Dinner Buffet | 6:30PM (sharp)
Attire | Business Casual
Reserve Your Seat

This year we welcome our keynote speakers for the evening, Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk, better known as Two Chicks and a Hammer and stars of the HGTV hit series, Good Bones. The show follows Laine and Starsiak as they rehabilitate homes in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. This mother/daughter team truly defines what it means to be entrepreneurs and innovators.







In addition, Mr. Gerry Dick, President and Managing Editor of Grow INdiana Media Ventures, LLC, and InsideINdianaBusiness.com will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Please join us for this special event and reserve your table or seat today.


New Director chosen for the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce



Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce has hired Gabrielle Rose as the new director for the Long Beach and Pass Christian Chambers of Commerce. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from University of Mississippi and worked as an account executive and manager of social media, online and circulation manager at at Vowell Inc. and as a public relations assistant at University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and at Georgia Southwestern State University. Read more: Sun Herald





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


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