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Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead - By Sheryl Sandberg
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential.
Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and is ranked on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TEDTalk in which she described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which became a phenomenon and has been viewed more than two million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto.
In Lean In, Sandberg digs deeper into these issues, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to cut through the layers of ambiguity and bias surrounding the lives and choices of working women. She recounts her own decisions, mistakes, and daily struggles to make the right choices for herself, her career, and her family. She provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career, urging women to set boundaries and to abandon the myth of “having it all.” She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women in the workplace and at home.
Written with both humor and wisdom, Sandberg’s book is an inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth. Lean In is destined to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can. Read more: Lean-In
Business leaders discuss Harrisonburg and Rockingham County economy
Business leaders in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are planning for a better future. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce held its Economic Outlook Breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Leaders talked about the good and bad of doing business in the area. They also touched on how local higher education helps.
At the meeting, they talked about Blueprint Virginia 2025, a long-term plan for Virginia's economy.
Barry DuVal, the president of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, was at the meeting. He said the region has been prosperous, but there is always room for improvement.
"To ensure economic prosperity, the Valley needs to continue to invest in education, in workforce," DuVal said. "And improve Interstate 81, it should be a high priority for this region."
DuVal said the Valley does have great strengths, naming higher education and pro-business elected officials as two reasons for the region's success. Read more: WHSV 3
'Blues, Brews & BBQ' Event Planned by Plainfield Chamber
Proceeds from the first-ever event benefit the PACC Career Readiness Scholarship Fund.
Enjoy food, live music, craft beer and more in support of a good cause for the "first annual" Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, hosted by the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for Thursday, June 14, at Warehouse 109 and neighboring businesses, 14903 S Center St. in Plainfield. Participating businesses are Baby Back Blues BBQ, Warehouse 109, Chicago Brew Werks and Tailwinds Distilling.
Tickets to the inaugural event start at $10, which includes access to the live music only. Tickets selling for $25 will get you one food ticket and access to live music, but no drink tickets. For $40, enjoy live music, one food ticket and three drink tickets (one for each each location: Tailwinds Distilling, Warehouse 109 and Chicago Brew Werks). Event sponsorships are also available. Tickets can be purchased here.
The event will feature live music from Chicago Blues Angels, The Whiskeys and Michael Metoyer.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the PACC Career Readiness Scholarship Fund. More information: Patch.com
Special Luncheon - VEDC & Valpo Chamber - Indiana Secretary of Commerce
Thursday, May 03, 2018 12:00 Noon - 1:15 PM CST
Aberdeen Manor/Affairs to Remember
216 Ballantrae St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Guest Speaker is Indiana Secretary of Commerce, Jim Schellinger
"The Valpo Chamber is delighted to have Indiana Secretary of Commerce, Jim Schellinger, as the featured speaker at a joint luncheon hosted by the Valpo Chamber and the Valparaiso Economic Development Corp.", stated Rex Richards, President of the Valpo Chamber and the VEDC.
Secretary Schellinger has been a strong and effective ambassador for business and growth in Indiana. He reports directly to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and oversees all aspects of business recruiting for Indiana. "Secretary Schellinger has worked with Valparaiso to help recruit businesses from out of state who has been looking at Valparaiso as a site for expansion," further stated Richards.
This luncheon will be a great opportunity for the business community to hear of the strategy and successes of Indiana firsthand.
$20 per person/member More information: Valpo Chamber
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!
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.
Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association reverse raffle is April 18; Grand Prize is $8,000!
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH
Be sure to get your ticket for the 2018 Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Reverse Raffle.
The raffle drawing takes place at the Twin Lakes Country Club on April 18. Buffet dinner at 6 p.m. and drawing starts at 7 p.m.
Grand Prize is $8,000, plus up to $3,250 in additional prizes.
To get your Reverse Raffle ticket call or email the chamber at 262-877-2220 or info@twinlakeschamber.com
Proceeds from the raffle benefit fireworks and Libertyfest.
Romeoville 2017 Community & Membership Directory
The Romeoville 2017 Community & Membership Directory is available at the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to 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.
Aberdeen Manor/Affairs to Remember
216 Ballantrae St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Guest Speaker is Indiana Secretary of Commerce, Jim Schellinger
"The Valpo Chamber is delighted to have Indiana Secretary of Commerce, Jim Schellinger, as the featured speaker at a joint luncheon hosted by the Valpo Chamber and the Valparaiso Economic Development Corp.", stated Rex Richards, President of the Valpo Chamber and the VEDC.
Secretary Schellinger has been a strong and effective ambassador for business and growth in Indiana. He reports directly to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and oversees all aspects of business recruiting for Indiana. "Secretary Schellinger has worked with Valparaiso to help recruit businesses from out of state who has been looking at Valparaiso as a site for expansion," further stated Richards.
This luncheon will be a great opportunity for the business community to hear of the strategy and successes of Indiana firsthand.
$20 per person/member More information: Valpo Chamber
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!
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.
Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association reverse raffle is April 18; Grand Prize is $8,000!
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH
Be sure to get your ticket for the 2018 Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Reverse Raffle.
The raffle drawing takes place at the Twin Lakes Country Club on April 18. Buffet dinner at 6 p.m. and drawing starts at 7 p.m.
Grand Prize is $8,000, plus up to $3,250 in additional prizes.
To get your Reverse Raffle ticket call or email the chamber at 262-877-2220 or info@twinlakeschamber.com
Proceeds from the raffle benefit fireworks and Libertyfest.
Romeoville 2017 Community & Membership Directory
The Romeoville 2017 Community & Membership Directory is available at the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to 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.
Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: One Good Read
Whatever your line of work, I'm sure a family member, friend or neighbor has asked you for some professional advice. I can't tell you how many times someone has asked me for advice related to marketing and public relations. "How do I get the word out about my business? How do I promote it without spending a lot of money?" I often get this question from small-business owners who typically have just a few employees -- the kind of entrepreneurs who wear many hats.
4 Easy Ways to Get Publicity for Your Business
Contact this chamber: Midland Area Chamber of Commerce
Hubfest celebrates Downtown Hattiesburg culture
More than 30,000 festival-goers filled the streets of downtown Hattiesburg on April 7 for the annual Hubfest despite cold winds and the threats of rain. People from all over the Pine Belt gathered in one spot for music, food, crafts and a celebration of Historic Downtown Hattiesburg shops.
“We love to take advantage of the Hubfest atmosphere and participate,” front of house manager at Gratefull Soul Jessica Thompson Bryant said. “It is a really good thing for Hattiesburg because it brings in a lot of tourists.”
President of the Area Development Partnership Chad Newell said that there were more than 200 vendors at the festival and that they were using almost all of the downtown area for the festival. The festival boasted four stages with over 14 acts playing at a given time.
The ADP is a private, non-profit organization that attempts to stimulate Hattiesburg’s economic growth with events like Hubfest.
“Fortunately, this is paid for by corporate and public-sector sponsors that have stepped up and by the exhibitors, so that allows our citizens throughout the Pine Belt area to come enjoy arts, crafts and live music at no cost,” Newell said.
Freshman entertainment industry studies major from Birmingham, Alabama Anna Richardson said that this was her first time coming to Hubfest.
“I really like how it is inclusive of all of downtown,” Richardson said. “It is really interesting because in Birmingham we have Sloss Fest, but it is only for part of downtown. It is not for the whole thing. It really brings families and everyone around instead of a certain demographic.” Read more: STUDENT PRINTZ
Whatever your line of work, I'm sure a family member, friend or neighbor has asked you for some professional advice. I can't tell you how many times someone has asked me for advice related to marketing and public relations. "How do I get the word out about my business? How do I promote it without spending a lot of money?" I often get this question from small-business owners who typically have just a few employees -- the kind of entrepreneurs who wear many hats.
4 Easy Ways to Get Publicity for Your Business
Contact this chamber: Midland Area Chamber of Commerce
Hubfest celebrates Downtown Hattiesburg culture
More than 30,000 festival-goers filled the streets of downtown Hattiesburg on April 7 for the annual Hubfest despite cold winds and the threats of rain. People from all over the Pine Belt gathered in one spot for music, food, crafts and a celebration of Historic Downtown Hattiesburg shops.
“We love to take advantage of the Hubfest atmosphere and participate,” front of house manager at Gratefull Soul Jessica Thompson Bryant said. “It is a really good thing for Hattiesburg because it brings in a lot of tourists.”
President of the Area Development Partnership Chad Newell said that there were more than 200 vendors at the festival and that they were using almost all of the downtown area for the festival. The festival boasted four stages with over 14 acts playing at a given time.
The ADP is a private, non-profit organization that attempts to stimulate Hattiesburg’s economic growth with events like Hubfest.
“Fortunately, this is paid for by corporate and public-sector sponsors that have stepped up and by the exhibitors, so that allows our citizens throughout the Pine Belt area to come enjoy arts, crafts and live music at no cost,” Newell said.
Freshman entertainment industry studies major from Birmingham, Alabama Anna Richardson said that this was her first time coming to Hubfest.
“I really like how it is inclusive of all of downtown,” Richardson said. “It is really interesting because in Birmingham we have Sloss Fest, but it is only for part of downtown. It is not for the whole thing. It really brings families and everyone around instead of a certain demographic.” Read more: STUDENT PRINTZ
Baxter Arnold named Logan County Chamber's 'Citizen of the Year'
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated 80 years of success Friday evening at the Northeastern Junior College ballroom. Community members gathered to honor individuals and businesses that made significant contributions of support, leadership and service during 2017.
Chamber Director Glenna Phelps-Aurich opened the evening by welcoming guests. "This past year has been a whirlwind for me," she said. "I became the director at the end of March and hit the ground running."
The new director successfully wrote and received a $40,000 flood grant to help area businesses in her first few months on the job.
Over the past year, Phelps-Aurich said the Chamber added 23 new members and participated in numerous events including Twilight Tuesdays, Parade of Lights, Holiday Passport program, Project Christmas Truck, Scarecrow contest, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Lunch and Learn and Business Roundtables.
Citizen of the Year
Receiving the Chamber's 2017 Citizen of the Year award was Baxter Arnold, long time Logan County resident and Purple Heart Veteran. Arnold, surprised by the award, believed he was attending the banquet because his wife Carol was being honored.
"She got me here by subterfuge," said Arnold, who received the award from Chamber Director Glenna Phelps-Aurich, to a well deserved standing ovation. Read more: Journal Advocate
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