Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams - by Matthew Walker
Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remained elusive.
An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming. Within the brain, sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming mollifies painful memories and creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge to inspire creativity.
Walker answers important questions about sleep: how do caffeine and alcohol affect sleep? What really happens during REM sleep? Why do our sleep patterns change across a lifetime? How do common sleep aids affect us and can they do long-term damage? Charting cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and synthesizing decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood, and energy levels; regulate hormones; prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes; slow the effects of aging; increase longevity; enhance the education and lifespan of our children, and boost the efficiency, success, and productivity of our businesses. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. More information: Amazon
"The prescription that you don't need medical insurance to buy that might save your life"
- John Dussman
Peninsula Chamber Welcomes New CEO and Says Good-bye to Retiring CEO
On March 1, 2018, Robert S. McKenna takes the helm as the President/CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. He was selected from over 185 applicants from across the country. A Newport News resident, Bob is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and graduate of the Unites States Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years as a Surface Warfare Officer with many deployments and senior command positions.
Since his retirement from the U.S. Navy, Bob he has worked as a government contractor supporting the US Navy, and as a U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs community liaison on the Peninsula, working to enhance educational and employment opportunities for transitioning service members and their families. He has served on the Secretary of Veteran and Defense Affairs’ Peninsula Local Planning Group for Transitioning Services members, coordinated by the Peninsula Chamber for then-Secretary John Harvey.
Bob is married, and he and his family reside in Newport News where he is active in coaching youth athletic programs.
Retiring Chamber CEO Mike Kuhns, who departs on March 31st, said, “Bob will be able to hit the ground running and lead the Chamber to the next level. He is an engaging leader who understands the impact of collaboration. What more could the Chamber ask for?”.
Kuhns and McKenna will work together for the month of March. Kuhns will remain in Newport News and continue his engagement with the Thomas Nelson Community College Board as Vice Chair; HRIC’s Foundation for Innovation, and supportive organizations for the Newport News Fire Department.More information: Jaime Parrish - Media and Program Coordinator, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce - Tel. (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!
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Your Future LIVE! will Provide Students with an Interactive Career Exploration and Hiring Event
Expanded event for area middle and high school students; job fair addition will welcome students, parents and community jobseekers
The Fox Cities Chamber is hosting its annual career expo at the new Fox Cities Exhibition Center in downtown Appleton to provide area students with an interactive program to explore careers available in the Fox Cities and beyond. The 12-year event, traditionally delivered in a one-day format, has been expanded to two full days in March allowing middle school students, high school students, parents and the community to participate in various aspects.
On the first day of the event, Wednesday, March 14, 8th grade students from 21 area middle schools will visit career zones encompassing organizations from similarly grouped career clusters based on knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a particular area. Over 70 businesses will engage in interactive conversations about their careers with local 8th graders helping to prepare the students as they transition into high school and continue their career exploration.
New this year, the second day of Your Future LIVE!, Thursday, March 15, will welcome high school sophomore through senior students from 12 area high schools to experience a conference format that focuses on students making meaningful connections with local employers. Students will learn about career opportunities at area employers such as career exploration (job shadows, informational interviews and business hosted events), career path opportunities (internships and youth apprenticeships) and employment (part-time or direct entry full-time). These opportunities will be posted on the Chamber’s Your Future Fox Cities website, allowing students to identify and apply for career opportunities during and after the event.
Throughout the second day, high schoolers will be able to attend several breakout sessions facilitated by employers, including a financial-focused presentation by Verve Credit Union on the first paycheck or a personal brand presentation by West. These dynamic presentations will provide insight for students as they continue to develop their academic and career plans helping to realize their future career paths to success beyond school.
A public job fair will complete the second day of the event where participating businesses will promote direct entry employment opportunities for all job seekers. The community, including parents and students, are welcome to attend from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on March 15 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center.
“We continue to focus on building our long-term workforce while educating our students on the opportunities available in the Fox Cities to prepare them for future jobs. Being involved in K-12 curriculum planning, career exploration and connecting students to opportunities will help us prepare students and fill the jobs of the future,” shared Fox Cities Chamber President/CEO Bob Mundt. “Your Future LIVE! is a great opportunity for our students to connect with area businesses to explore career opportunities in our community. This two-day event provides a platform for our businesses to get in front of their future workforce.”
This event is made possible through the generous support of: The Boldt Company, Menasha Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Pieper Electric, Association of General Contractors of Wisconsin, Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital, Bergstrom Automotive, J.P. Morgan Chase, Microsoft, NEW Manufacturing Alliance, Verve Credit Union, IBEW Local 577, Fabio Perini, Faith Technologies, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Pierce Manufacturing, TIDI Products, School Specialty and Fox Valley Technical College.
Your Future LIVE! is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The community job fair will be open to the public on Thursday, March 15 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. All scheduled events will occur at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, 355 W. Lawrence Street, Appleton.
Lee County supervisors move to issue bond debt for industrial park
Lee County’s Board of Supervisors has given the final green-light to issue $7.3 million in bond debt, with an eye toward using about half that amount within a few months time to purchase land intended for use as an industrial park.
In early February, supervisors approved a plan to buy about 500 acres of land located in west Tupelo, just north of state Mississippi Highway 6/U.S. Highway 278. That purchase will cost the county a little more than $3 million.
Those 500 acres are part of a larger site of approximately 1,000 acres, and Lee County holds a five-year purchase option on the remaining property.
The Community Development Foundation has for years worked on plans to develop that property into an industrial park that could potentially attract technology firms, automobile parts suppliers or other heavy industry.
Chancery Clerk Bill Benson said the bond authorization unanimously approved Monday morning will remain good for two years. Since county authorities only plan to issue about half the authorized bond debt, the remaining bonds that legally could be issued under Monday’s action may be needed later if the county moves to exercise its purchase option. Read more: Daily Journal
Plainfield Area Chamber: Downtown Plainfield Progressive Dinner
The Downtown Plainfield restaurants are back at again for another progressive dinner in March offering up some great eats. Here's the short, short version: Two tours with 3 different restaurants in each, 3 groups to choose from in each tour, station #1 will be the appetizer/starter - station #2 will be the entree and station #3 will be the dessert. Three restaurants in one night - transportation is on your own unless you can talk one of your fellow progressive dinner ....er's into a piggyback ride. Please read the fine print below and if you have any questions just let us know!! Have fun and as my pops always told me - clean your plate!
The Vallon Tour (6:30PM start time at restaurant serving appetizers for all groups)
Group A
Appetizer: HopScotch & Vine - Tomato Caprese Tower: Sliced Vine Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze
Entree: Opera House - Coq Au Vin: Braised chicken/red wine mushroom demi/onions/horseradish mashed Yukon potatoes
Dessert: MoeJoe's (family style) - King Cake
Group B
Appetizer: Opera House - Stuffed Potatoes: Fried potato shells/blackened filet tips/smoked cheddar cheese/bacon/fried onions/bleu cheese sauce
Entree: MoeJoe's (family style) - Jambalaya, Filet Mignon ala Asa, Red beans & Rice w/ Shrimp, Catfish Acadian
Dessert: HopScotch & Vine - French Baked Apple Tart w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Group C
Appetizer: MoeJoe's (family style) - Gumbo, Corn Crusted Alligator Tail
Entree: HopScotch & Vine - Pork Tenderloin: Garlic & Maple Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli
Dessert: Opera House - Nutella Banana Waffle w/ Vanilla bean Ice Cream
The McManus Tour (6:30PM start time at restaurant serving appetizers for all groups)
Group A
Appetizer: Mora - Filipino Egg Rolls w/ Pickled Daikon & Carrots Wrapped in Lettuce. Side of Garlic Mignonette Sauce
Entree: Sovereign - Espresso Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Corn Puree, Knob Onions, Marbled Hash
Dessert: Wine & Cheese by TCC - Dark Chocolate Cup filled with White Chocolate Mousse topped with a Sour Cherry Chocolate Sauce
Group B
Appetizer: Wine & Cheese by TCC - Mini Cheese & Charcuterie Board: Stuffed Peppadew Peppers, Mixed Olives, Pimento Jam, Honey, Cream of Balsamic, Housemade Spicy IPA Pickles, Marcona Almonds with Crispy Prosciutto, Flatbread Crackers & French Baguette.
Entree: Mora - Crispy Tuna w/ Avocado, N.Y. Strip Topped w/ Truffle Oil Green Onion & Crispy Jalapenos, Agadashi Soup (Red Miso w/Tofu & Clams)
Dessert: Sovereign - Poached Pears, Cherry Marmalade, Candied Pecans, Whip Cream
Group C
Appetizer: Sovereign - Seared Scallops, Red Island Sea Peas, Bacon Relish, Grilled Tomato Aioli
Entree: Wine & Cheese by TCC - Red Wine Braised Short Ribs over Fried Polenta served with Roasted Winter Squash
Dessert: Mora - Rice Pudding: (sweet rice mixed in a reduced coconut milk, topped with cream and drizzled with blueberry sauce)
The Fine Print
Tickets are $50 each + eventbrite fee (includes gratuity)
• Please print your ticket at home.
• Please arrive at your first destination promptly (6:30pm) - schedules will be provided.
• The tour menu is predetermined.
• Only 10 tickets for each group will be sold.
• Rain or shine event.
• Transportation is not provided between locations.
• Alcohol and drinks are not included in ticket price. (please tip for those extra purchases...pretty please)
• All ticket sales are final.
• Questions? contact Tasha Marsaglia (email) or Jake Melrose (email)
Nominations for 21st Annual Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Student's Choice Awards Are Now Being Accepted by the Dearborn Area Chamber
Nominations for the 2018 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Student’s Choice Awards, presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group, are being accepted from Dearborn Public Schools students for the 2017-2018 school year. Students are encouraged to recognize outstanding teachers who have made significant contributions in their educational experiences. Nominations can be mailed or faxed to the Dearborn Area Chamber offices and can also be downloaded online at www.DearbornAreaChamber.org. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Four winning teachers will be recognized, one each from Pre-K through 2nd grade, 3rd through 5th grade, middle and high school at a unique awards ceremony on Thursday, April 26, 2018 beginning at 4:15 pm at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.
“Teachers make such a positive impact in the lives of our children, and as a result we expect to receive over 2,500 nominations again this year,” commented Dearborn Area Chamber Education Committee Chair Phil Emma of PSN Technology. “We are very excited to once again have the opportunity to recognize some tremendous educators in the Dearborn Public Schools district.”
The Teacher of the Year Awards began in 1997, under the leadership of Chamber Member Alberta Muirhead. In its first year, 65 nominations were received for 57 teachers in 19 schools. The Dearborn Area Chamber received over 2,500 nominations in 2017.
Teachers selected for this prestigious award will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a Glass Academy award commemorating their achievement, and will become part of a select group of Dearborn teachers who have been recognized by the community for their dedication and passion for teaching.
“The Chamber is thrilled to continue the rich history of this program,” said Dearborn Area Chamber President Jackie Lovejoy. “The future success of our community depends on the efforts and commitment of our educators. We have some of the best in the Dearborn Public Schools district!”
Community partners sponsoring this nomination process and event are LaFontaine Automotive Group, McDonald’s “The Future”, Dearborn Federal Savings Bank, DFCU Financial, Gallagher Benefits Services, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, 1st Choice Urgent Care, MEEMIC Toler-Steman Agency, Dearborn Federation of Teachers, Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Fairlane Town Center, United States Army & Army Reserves, Famous Hamburger, PSN Technology, La Pita Restaurant, Henry Ford College, Korte’s Collision, Services to Enhance Potential (S.T.E.P), Dearborn Education Foundation, Sphinx Technologies, EduCare Student Services, Siena Heights University, Chief Financial Credit Union, Rugenski Chiropractic, Delta Dental, Kiwanis Dearborn Outer Drive, Buffalo Wild Wings, Matti’s Deli & State Representative Abdullah Hammoud.
The Dearborn Symphony is donating concert tickets to attending teachers at the awards ceremony, The Dearborn Health & Racquet Club is donating 1-year memberships for each winning teacher, the Glass Academy will donate the glass “apple” awards, Brome Modern Eatery and Yogurtopia of Dearborn are donating gift cards for the winning teachers, and the Henry Ford is donating a membership for each winning teacher.
Education is one of the Dearborn Area Chamber’s core strategies. Through programs such as Teacher of the Year, the Chamber, a 600+ member organization, cultivates learning and mentoring opportunities between the student population and local business.
For more information, please contact the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce by phone at 313-584-6100. Be sure to follow the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/DearbornAreaChamber, on Twitter @DbnAreaChamber and online at www.dearbornareachamber.org for all the latest news and events.
David Lorenz of Travel Michigan to Keynote Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s February Business Forum
David Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan and the head of the Pure Michigan campaign will address local business leaders and the public at the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Forum breakfast on Monday, February 26 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the Holiday Inn Conference & Event Center in Southgate. The event, sponsored by Wayne County Community College District, is open to the public.
Lorenz is the second speaker in the popular 2018 Forum series, following Congresswoman Debbie Dingell who was rescheduled to speak on February 21 as a result of January’s federal government shutdown. The series is designed to educate and to promote communication between business and political leaders.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Lorenz to the Downriver region,” commented Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “I am looking forward to learning from the tremendous success of the Pure Michigan campaign, and to see how the campaign will continue to have a positive and lasting impact on businesses throughout our region.”
Space is limited and registration is requested for this event. Tickets are $20 each, and can be purchased at www.SWCRC.com, or by calling the Chamber office at 734-284-6000. Tickets are available at the door for $25 per person.
Corporate Sponsors for this event are AT&T, BASF Corporation, Comcast, DTE Energy, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Monroe Bank & Trust, The News-Herald, SEMCA, United States Steel, Wayne County Community College District, Downriver Community Conference, Signarama of Metro Detroit, and Public Service Credit Union. Businesses and individuals have the opportunity to sponsor a table of high school students, investing into our future leaders. Contact the Chamber office for more information at 734-284-6000.
Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory
The Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Krisann Durnford and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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.
2018 Best Places to Work in Kentucky Announced
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) have announced the 100 companies (in alphabetical order) that made the 14th Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky list. The winner rankings will be announced at an awards dinner Wednesday, April 17, 2018, at Heritage Hall in the Lexington Convention Center. The selection process is based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey. For more details about Best Places to Work in Kentucky, visit www.bestplacestoworkky.com.
SMALL COMPANIESCompanies of 15-149 U.S. employees
Advanced Payroll Systems
Alpha Business Acquisitions
AMR Management Services
Apex Engineering, PLLC
ARGI Financial Group
Associations International
Bim Group
Blue Grass Airport
Budget For The People
Composable Systems
Connected Nation, Inc.
Delta Dental of Kentucky
Diversified Automation Inc
Edwards Moving & Rigging
Extell Financial Services, Inc.
Fahe
Fooji
Integrity IT
Kingdom Trust
Lexington Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Marine Solutions, Inc.
Massage Envy-Lexington
McGregor & Associates, Inc.
Medical Center Jewish Southwest
Metro United Way
Middleton Reutlinger
NetGain Technologies Inc.
Peel & Holland
People Plus, Inc
SIS, LLC
STOBER Drives, Inc.
Strategic Marketing Services
Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.
Tri-Arrows Aluminum Incorporated
Unified Trust Company
Venminder, Inc.
Verbal Behavior Consulting Inc
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC
Wolf Steel USA
MEDIUM COMPANIESCompanies of 150-499 U.S. employees
Air Hydro Power
Associates in Pediatric Therapy LLC
Balluff, Inc.
Blue & Co., LLC
Bottom Line Systems
Bourbon Community Hospital
Brooksource
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Dean Dorton
Flaget Memorial Hospital,
KentuckyOne Health
Forcht Bank
Harrison Memorial Hospital
Harshaw Trane
Heritage Bank USA, Inc.
Houchens Insurance Group
Independence Bank
ISCO Industries, Inc.
Kentucky Bank
L&N Federal Credit Union
Louisville Tile Distributors
MCM CPAs & Advisors
Musselman Hotels
Park Community Credit Union
PBI Bank
Plumbers Supply Co.
University of Kentucky Federal Credit
Union
US WorldMeds
WDRB Media
Winterwood, Inc
LARGECompanies of 500 or more U.S. employees
Aerotek
Appriss
AssuredPartners
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Comcast Cable
Corning Incorporated
Crowe Horwath LLP
CSI
Edward Jones
Envoy Mortgage, Ltd
Farm Credit Mid-America
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Galen College of Nursing
Genentech
Hilliard Lyons
Hosparus Health
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.®
KORT
Long John Silver’s, LLC
Neustar
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
Our Lady of Peace, KentuckyOne
Health
Papa John’s Corporate
Republic Bank
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and
Respiratory Care Center
Senture, LLC
Stock Yards Bank and Trust Co.
The Sullivan University System
Total Quality Logistics
Valvoline Inc.
WellCare of Kentucky, Inc.
2018 Warsaw State Of The City Address
Join us at new Lincoln Elementary School gymnasium on Tuesday, March 6th for the 2018 State of the City Address with Warsaw Mayor, Joe Thallemer. Admission is free but lunch is $20 per person and will be catered by Ruby Tuesday. Lunch will begin at 11:30AM with the Mayor's address at 12:30PM. If you plan on eating lunch, registration is required using the link(s) below.
Contact the Chamber at (574) 267-6311 or events@kchamber.com for information on sponsorship opportunities for this event. We hope to see you there!
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