Project Oshkosh Supports City of Oshkosh’s Proposal to Oshkosh Corporation; New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map; Chamber Makes Plans for 2018 Leadership Lafayette Program - Leadership Lafayette 2018 Class Call for Applications; Marion Chamber: Shop Southern Illinois is underway!; Chamber Leadership Series with James Squires, CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation; Front Royal Warren County Community Profile & Membership Directory 2017; George Tinsley, Sr. Addresses Owensboro Chamber Breakfast; Bay Area Chamber To Present Jerome L. Yantz Award At The Business & Education Forum; Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce hires Andy McCleary as new Member Relations Manager and Main Street Coordinator; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

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Project Oshkosh Supports City of Oshkosh’s Proposal to Oshkosh Corporation
OSHKOSH, WIS. (November 3, 2017) – Today, the City of Oshkosh’s proposal and offer to Oshkosh Corporation was made available to the public on the city’s website. As advocates for business and industry in our community, we support and applaud the City for presenting a competitive and aggressive offer to retain Oshkosh Corporation’s global headquarters in Oshkosh. The proposal and its terms are necessary to secure Oshkosh’s economic future and quality of life for years to come. See the City’s proposal here.

    This is a defining moment for Oshkosh. The City’s proposal is an affirmation and indication that as a city, we are ready and willing to do what it takes to compete and win.

    The terms offered by the City that are to be approved by the City Council next week, before being presented to Oshkosh Corporation, are strong and competitive to ensure Oshkosh Corporation remains a vital part of our economy and community.

    The City’s proposal offers the best opportunity to retain Oshkosh Corporation’s world headquarters in Oshkosh. Furthermore, the revenue received by the City from the land sale will have a positive impact on the City’s finances and the infrastructure developments will create jobs, add to the tax base, expedite other development projects in the area, and enhance elements of the public land to increase accessibility for all Oshkosh residents. It is a win-win-win outcome for our city.


    We urge the City Council to vote unanimously to approve the City’s terms and proposal for Oshkosh Corporation at their upcoming council meeting on Wednesday, November 8. Approval of this offer is the next immediate step required to keep Oshkosh Corporation located here by offering the site and incentives for the company to build their new corporate world headquarters.


    This will be the second large success for the city within a year’s time following the construction of the Menominee Nation Arena and the Wisconsin Herd’s decision to make Oshkosh its home. The impact of these two decisions is significant—it shows that Oshkosh has what it takes and is ready to do whatever is necessary to not only compete, but also to succeed, as a great place to work and do business, live, learn and recreate, now, and well into the future.


    Over the next few days leading up to the council’s final vote on Wednesday, we encourage our members to support the City’s proposal to Oshkosh Corporation and help educate fellow residents of Oshkosh in conversation and online about the necessity and significance of this proposal for our city’s future and well-being. Please attend upcoming meetings on Monday, November 6 at 6 p.m. at the Convention Center for a joint meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee and Plan Commission and also attend the City Council meeting on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to voice your support for the proposal and approving this important decision.


   This is a watershed moment for Oshkosh. It is a “generational” opportunity that requires all of us to champion and support this important vote to safeguard our city’s future, economic prosperity, and quality of life.

John Casper
President & CEO

New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map 

New Castle-Henry County Chamber map

The New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map is available at the New Castle-Henry County Chamber today! Thanks to Missy Modesitt, Mary Campbell and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!

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Chamber Makes Plans for 2018 Leadership Lafayette Program - Leadership Lafayette 2018 Class Call for Applications

-Application Deadline is Thursday, November 30, 2017

Emerging community leaders of Oxford and Lafayette County once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual Leadership Lafayette program presented by the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce.

The eight-month program, beginning in January 2018, is a series of training sessions and activities, designed for emerging community leaders. It is intended to assure the continuity of leadership in Lafayette-Oxford-University community and assist already established community leaders, who seek more effective ways to contribute to the community. In addition to the sessions, class members will also participate in a community based project.

“Leadership Lafayette is a great opportunity for community leaders to engage in their community through networking, education and group projects. Each session is coordinated by alumni of the program who put considerable thought into making each year the best it can be,” said Torie White, Leadership Lafayette Program Chair.

The objectives of the program include identifying potential community leaders, developing individual leadership potential, acquiring knowledge about community and current issues in Lafayette County, creating dialogue and rapport among participants and current leaders, and promoting a sense of "community" through shared efforts benefiting the local community.

Each month will involve an all day session from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These sessions are packed with information about Oxford and Lafayette County and the needs of the community. Participants will acquire knowledge about current issues that surround them, as well as focused leadership training.

Leadership Lafayette participants will be selected by a steering committee on the basis of completed applications received by Thursday, November 30, 2017. Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to their potential for leadership, would contribute to the overall diversity and strength of the class and have available time to commit to the program and future community service. Program participation is limited to 25. The program requires a tuition fee of $375 upon acceptance.

The 2018 Leadership Lafayette Steering Committee includes: Chair-Torie Marion White, University of Mississippi Alumni Association; Wayne Andrews, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council; Steven Ash, Oxford University Club; Quentin Brewer, BancorpSouth; Jennifer Eastland, Baptist Memorial Hospital; Ashley Frye, Executive Assistant to Dr. Thomas Fowlkes for Coleman Funeral Home; Amy Goodin, The University of Mississippi; Caitlin Hopper, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council; Hardie Meeks, Oxford Police Dept.; Kristi Peeples, Renasant Bank; Susan Peterson, Security Holdings; Megan Prescott, Oxford Police Dept.; Jeremy Roberts, Coleman Funeral Home; Cassidy Shoemake, Oxford Commons; Sha’ Simpson, NMRC; Afton Thomas, The University of Mississippi; Ryan Upshaw, The University of Mississippi; Cobie Watkins, The University of Mississippi; Jessica Windham, Oxford Rental Properties. All steering committee members are graduates of the Leadership Lafayette program.

Individuals interested in the program are encouraged go to the Chamber’s website and view the online application at www.oxfordms.com or call Pam Swain at the Chamber at 662-234-4651.

Marion Chamber: Shop Southern Illinois is underway!

Ways to participate:
Display the decal. Email the Marion Chamber to get yours!
Display/distribute the Shop Southern Illinois flier.

Fifteen area Chambers of Commerce along with a Main Street program and several regional businesses have teamed up this holiday season in an effort to encourage Southern Illinoisans to do a majority of their holiday shopping in the region, rather than traveling out of the area or shopping online.

The effort, called “Shop Southern Illinois,” features a strong social media presence where residents can learn some of the reasons it is important for Southern Illinoisans to shop locally and where they may pledge to do most of their own holiday shopping in the region by using the hashtag #IBuySI. By making a post or tweet with the #IBuySI hashtag, participants are entered in weekly drawings to win prizes.

A prize package, each with a minimum value of $100, will be given away weekly by the following Chambers of Commerce/Main Street program:
• November 3 - Metropolis Chamber of Commerce
• November 10 - Union County Chamber of Commerce
• November 17 - Saline County Chamber of Commerce
• November 24 - Perry County Chambers: Pinckneyville and DuQuoin
• December 1 - Williamson County Chambers: Carterville, Herrin and Marion
• December 8 - Nashville Chamber of Commerce
• December 15 - Franklin County Chambers: Benton/West City and West Frankfort
• December 22 - Jackson County Chambers: Carbondale and Murphysboro
• December 29 - Grand Prize

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Chamber Leadership Series with James Squires, CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA – The Hampton Roads Chamber is proud to present James Squires, CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation as part of our 2017 Chamber Leadership Series. Mr. Squires has been President of Norfolk Southern since 2013, Chief Executive Officer since June 2015 and was named Chairman of the Board of Norfolk Southern in October 2015. Norfolk Southern is one of the four Fortune 500 companies located in Hampton Roads. Join the Hampton Roads Chamber as we listen and learn from one of the region's most successful business leaders.

Date: November 2, 2017
Time: 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Location: The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
4535 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462


Day of contact: Priscilla Monti (757)470-6805

Front Royal Warren County Community Profile & Membership Directory 2017 

The Front Royal Warren County Community Profile & Membership Directory 2017 is available at the Front Royal Warren County Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Niki Foster and Pam Riffle and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! 

Front Royal Warren County Community Profile & Membership Directory 2017

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George Tinsley, Sr. Addresses Owensboro Chamber Breakfast 


Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster Breakfast is this Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. Central Standard Time. Kentucky Wesleyan College is sponsoring the event.
George Tinsley Sr.’s road to success could be likened to that of a rags-to-riches story. George’s unyielding determination and strong work ethic are the true gifts that catapulted him to a lifetime of multiple careers, professional achievements, business success and meaningful contributions to improving the lives of others.
Despite many obstacles, Tinsley capitalized on his athletic gifts and was recruited on scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1966, and as a freshman he led the team to the first of 3 Division II NCAA National Championships. He quickly earned the rep of being a ‘defensive demon’ and would take the Panthers on to 2 national titles in 1968 and 1969, selected as an alternate to the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team, and would soon be drafted to play for professional teams, such as the New York Nets and the Kentucky Colonels.
Tinsley transitioned his talent for team management to the corporate sector, beginning with an 8-year management career at Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation where he paved the way to his first franchise in 1984. Within 5 years he had acquired and built 5 more franchises and in 1989 was named KFCC’s Premier Operator, the highest honor presented to franchisees. Today, George Tinsley is the President and CEO of PenGeo Inc., Tinsley Family Concessions, Inc., The Tinsley Group, Inc., Tinsley-Bridgeman, LLC, and GW Tinsley Consulting, LLC. His company owns and operates more than 60 franchises in Florida and Kentucky.

Contact: Candance Castlen Brake, President and CEO, Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
270.302.3694 cbrake@owensboro.com

Bay Area Chamber To Present Jerome L. Yantz Award At The Business & Education Forum

The Jerome L. Yantz award was established in 2004 to honor his dedication to public education and inspiring others to be responsible for education of youth and encouraging business leaders to "step up to the plate." This annual award is given to a business person or organization that meet the following criteria: Inspire interest in education, devote time and resources to the implementation of partnership programs to impact education, share a passion for the value of education and inspire others to be involved.

Lisa Rechsteiner will be the recipient of the 14th Annual Jerome L. Yantz Partner in Education Award. The award will be presented to Mrs. Rechsteiner at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Forum to be held Thursday, November 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Bay City.

Lisa is being recognized for her tremendous efforts to help the students in the Great Lakes Bay Region. She participates with multiple organizations to ensure that students in the area are always given the opportunities they need to begin on a path to success.

Lisa is able to help guide community and educational partnerships by introducing those that have the same values for youth development that she holds.

Lisa will be accepting the Jerome L. Yantz Partner in Education Award at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Forum on November 9, 2017.

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1882, is a private, non-profit business organization with nearly 800 members that provides programs to assist local businesses grow and prosper. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce joins area businesses and the community for the economic growth and well-being of the entire Bay Area.

For Immediate Release Contact: Ryan Tarrant (989) 893-4567

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce hires Andy McCleary as new Member Relations Manager and Main Street Coordinator

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has hired Andy McCleary as their new Member Relations Manager and Main Street Coordinator. Andy is a 1993 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management from Indiana University in 1997. He currently resides in Warsaw with his wife, Angie, and their children, Drew, J.W. and Alyssa.

Rob Parker, President and CEO says, “The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce strives to serve our members with the very best staff members.  With that in mind, I am proud to welcome Andy McCleary to the role of Member Relations Manager and Main Street Coordinator for both the Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation (WCDC).  Andy has an extensive background in events, planning, and sales that will serve him well in this role.  His passion and commitment to the community is deep and will be critical to implementing new events and ideas.  He has had a long track record for taking care of customers, always putting them first. I look forward to seeing his breadth of his impact upon our community!”

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in our community.  For more information visit www.kchamber.com. 

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