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chambers that lead the way. See
President/CEO opening for Hollywood CA Chamber at bottom of newsletter,
along with other significant chamber job opportunities.
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Oshkosh Chamber: Leading from the
Top: Critical Thinking
Date & Time
May 30, 2018 - 7:30am - 9:00am
Location
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
120 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI 549014714
Information & Pricing
How much time are you investing in
your personal development? Things look different at the executive level. Unlike
supporting roles, top level positions can offer unique challenges that may be
difficult for others to understand or help resolve. You are not alone. Leading
from the Top is a series of interactive workshops targeting top executives and
functional leaders. These briefings focus on issues impacting leaders with
accountability for enterprise performance. Join your peers in increasing your
leadership performance in leading people and delivering outcomes.
Presented by the Oshkosh Chamber of
Commerce in partnership with Differentiating Strategies, LLC these moderated
workshops will provide participants with one to three ideas they can
immediately apply to improve their executive performance.
Do your executives use
critical thinking skills to resolve business issues?Is your leadership team
spending time on the right topics? When conflict occurs are your conversations
about issues or people?
At the top of an organization the
big issues are not routine. The problems are those that are novel, large and
complex. The application of past experience may not work for current topics.
During these times past executive experience becomes secondary to the ability
to think critically. The role of critical thinking in business is to reduce
individual and organization bias to make better business decisions.
Participants learn the ground rules for conducting a critical discussion of
business issues and managing the accompanying conflict. We will go through how
executives can have these difficult conversations using a critical approach
that focuses on issues without discounting individuals.
Presented by Joe Thompson and Vicki
Updike of Differentiating Strategies
A discount is available if
you register for both Leading From The Top sessions.
Please call 920-303-2266 if you would like to register for both sessions.
Registration: Oshkosh Chamber
Lexington leaders went to Boise to
see what makes that city 'cool.' What they learned:
The
delegates from Lexington, Kentucky, all 180 of them, arrived in Boise Tuesday
afternoon to learn what makes Boise cool. Really. The first session in their
three-day fact-finding tour was a discussion on “What makes Boise ‘cool.’”
The
conversation quickly turned to growth. Of course. Because this is Boise, and,
these days, every conversation seems to veer in that direction.
“You’ve
probably seen that Boise is
the No. 1 city in top 10 lists,” said Mike Francis, owner of Payette
Brewing Co. and part of the three-person coolness panel. “We seem to be getting
in national publications everywhere. It’s a good-bad thing.”
Sure, it’s
been great for business. Francis was in Sacramento recently talking to a beer
distributor, he said, and all of Boise's positive press coverage has allowed
him to “sell more beer because Idaho is cool. We’re not just this weird redneck
state.”
However,
and it’s a big however, there are drawbacks. Like housing prices.
“I was at a
few Cinco de Mayo parties, and the conversations were about how expensive
housing is,” Francis said. “Putting Boise on the map like this has been
awesome. It’s also a little scary.”
Megan
Stoll, cofounder of Boise's Treefort Music Fest and another panelist testifying
to the hipness level, chimed in.
“A
double-edged sword” is how she described the City of Trees’ rising national
profile. And it wasn’t hard to figure out which side of the blade she’s feeling
now. “It kind of gets you to the point, ‘… what do I do now?’ I can’t afford to
buy a house, because everything’s going for cash and above asking price,” she
lamented, with a small burst of profanity, after singing the city’s praises.
“My salary won’t let me afford it. … I want to see growth in Boise. I just hope
that salaries go along with that.” Read more: Lexington Herald Leader
First
Annual Federal Enforcement Update in the Age of Cybersecurity
Inside
the Cauldron: Government, Criminal and Civil Enforcement,
Compliance
and Cybersecurity Hot Topics 2018
Join
Dickinson Wright PLLC, KPMG LLP, The CFO Leadership Council
and the
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber as we host our
First
Annual Federal Enforcement Update in the Age of Cybersecurity.
Listen to
our District's Former Acting United States Attorney engage the Chief of the
Criminal
Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office and our panel of national experts
about
federal enforcement policies, priorities, trends and interpretations
and
their
direct impact on Michigan companies -- public and private, large and
small.
Thursday,
May 24, 2018
8:00 -
11:00 a.m.
The
Townsend Hotel
100
Townsend St
Birmingham,
MI 48009
Moderator:
Dan
Lemisch - General Counsel, Lakeview Capital, former Acting U.S. Attorney
Panelist:
Mark
Chutkow - Criminal Division Chief, U.S. Attorney's Office,
Eastern
District of Michigan
Daniel
Click - Managing Director, Risk Strategy & Compliance,
KPMG
Seth
Edgar - Chief Information Security Officer,
Michigan
State University
Jacob
Frenkel - Chair, Government Investigations & Securities Enforcement
Practice, Dickinson Wright
Chris Miller
- Regional Compliance Officer, Global Ethics & Compliance Center,
General
Motors Legal Staff
Space is limited, please RSVP by Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Rapid City Area Chamber: How to
Supervise People and Lead a Team - Back by popular demand: Glenn Shepard
Thursday, June 21, 2018 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn
815 E. Mall Dr.
Rapid City, SD 57701
How to Supervise People and Lead a
Team
Back by popular demand: Glenn
Shepard
Presenting: How to Supervise People
and Lead a Team
Tuition: $197 for Chamber members,
$247 for non members
(If your business is a member- you
are a member. If you are not sure, ask.)
Group Discount: When 3 or more
enroll the 4th person attends for free.
If using this discount, only
register 3 then e-mail 4th name to Debbie
Managing in today's business world
is complex, ever changing, and wrought with serious consequences when you make
even the tiniest mistake. You can be sued just for asking the wrong question in
an interview, firing an employee who deserved to be fired, looking at an
employee the wrong way, or for not hiring someone who wanted the job, even
though they weren't qualified to begin with. It's becoming almost common to see
on television that some disgruntled former employee returns to the workplace
with a gun. How does a manager learn to avoid pitfalls like these?
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce
2017 Community Guide
The Cedarburg Chamber of
Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Map is available at the chamber
today ! Thanks to the Jennifer Andreas 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.
Chamber
partnership: Registration open for Valley Businesses Give Back
Valley Businesses Give Back
is an annual food and fund drive that gives Shenandoah Valley businesses the
opportunity to engage in a friendly competition of who can raise the most money
and collect the most non-perishable food for hungry neighbors in need.
Companies and organizations
can register now through May 25.
VBGB began in 2011 and helps
stock the shelves of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the summer months. We
are grateful for the continued partnership and support of this effort from the
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of
Commerce, and Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.
Hershey Chocolate of
Virginia has taken a lead role every year since its inception, as well. Over
the past six years, local businesses and organizations have donated more than
57,000 pounds of food and collected more than $28,000 for our neighbors in
need, equal to over 158,000 meals.
#ChamberDelight:
Mural on Main Street Greensburg celebrated
The long awaited third
mural installment of the “#Distinctive Places” initiative for the Arts and
Cultural Council and MainStreet Greensburg was officially unveiled during a
ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning.
Greensburg Economic
Development Corporation Executive Director Brian Robbins, Mayor Dan Manus,
Greensburg Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Director Jeff Emsweller,
MainStreet Greensburg Director Wendy Blake, Arts and Cultural Council President
Mandy Lohrum as well as members of the “Cleansburg” committee and the press
braved chilly winds to celebrate the mural unveiling.
Large letters spelling out
“Love Grows Here” greets guests and local residents as they head east on Main
Street. The new mural, painted by Zane Stats of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is
permanently affixed to the western face of the Medical Cab building at 312 W.
Main Street.
“I got a call for artists
back in January or February of 2017 and submitted a proposal, but didn’t hear
anything back from Greensburg until last fall,” Stats said. “In my design, I
wanted to focus on the agricultural aspect of the town of Greensburg. I always
like to use positive messages, and I believe that you can never have too much
color, so we worked back and forth to come up with this final result.”
Rather than creating his
latest masterpiece on the side of the building, Stats worked his magic in
advance.
“I painted it in my
garage, and I only have room enough to do six sheets of MDO plywood, a special
artists’s plywood that resists the weather and doesn’t curl or warp. So, I did
lots of math and crossed my fingers, and it all lined up. I didn’t get to see
it all together and finished until we installed it on Wednesday and Thursday,”
Stats said. “I spent most of yesterday doing touch-ups and giving it a good coat
of polyurethane to give it a little gloss.”
Stats, a graduate of St.
Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, earned his bachelor degree in Art and a
minor in business. He works for an advertising agency traveling across the
country, taking photographs of company’s products and creating marketing
materials from them.
“I paint murals in my
spare time for my own company, ZAS Designs,” he told the Daily News. “And I
don’t do small. I only do big murals.”
The brightly colored
effort was well received by those on hand Saturday.
“This thing just pops out
at you whether you’re coming in off 46 or you just stop at the traffic light by
5/3rd Bank,” Emsweller observed. “This town has talked a lot about it and is
really excited by it. I would love to see it at all the entrances to
Greensburg. I think it’s great!” Read more: Greensburg Daily News
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.
Muskegon wins 'strongest town'
contest
A city in the region has been named
the winner of a contest to find the country’s “strongest town.”
Muskegon won the third-annual
Strongest Town Contest, a bracket-based competition organized by Strong Towns,
a Brainerd, Minnesota-based nonprofit community development and media
organization.
Towns were considered based on
nominations by Strong Towns’ members, readers and listeners, which were
submitted based on a list of questions and principles.
Initial contest submissions were
judged by a panel of Strong Towns staff
and board members, who reduced the list to 16 towns.
The judges acknowledged Muskegon
for its “strong citizen spirit,” its “wildly successful” farmers market,
commitment to re-building downtown and good use of the Lake Michigan
waterfront.
Throughout the month of March, the
organization’s members, readers and listeners were invited to vote on matchups
between the towns based on a variety of assessment tools, including podcast
interviews, photos and essays.
The contest page says that although
“no town is perfect,” the contest is about showcasing towns “doing their best
to be strong, that have the building blocks in place to be strong towns today
and in the future.”
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce led
the efforts to recognize the city through the contest.
“Muskegon has come so far in recent
years,” said Cindy Larsen, chamber president. “It is great for the residents to
receive this recognition.
“Strong Towns isn’t about one
project or one person. It’s about everyone chipping in to move a community
forward.” Read more: GRBJ.com
Greater Reston Chamber: Hitting the
Brakes on Healthcare Spending
Wednesday, May 9
8:30 - 10:00 am
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
MaryEllen Elie, Regional Market
Lead (MD, DC, VA) for Interactive Health Inc. and member of the Healthy
Workplaces Committee, will present on how wellness programs can drive your
business forward by minimizing the rising tide of healthcare cost.
Over 50% of the U.S. population is
living with serious chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease and
depression.
The solution: intervention and
prevention through a well-designed wellness program.
Four West Michigan Executives Share Their Favorite Rick Baker Moments
for His 30-Year Anniversary in the Chamber Industry
On May 1st, 2018, we celebrated our President &
CEO, Rick Baker’s, 30th year in the Chamber industry.
Under Rick’s leadership, our organization has actively engaged in
championing an inclusive and magnetic community for talent, accelerating
business growth through cutting-edge programming, and providing a positive
business climate by fiercely advocating for business.
A native of Minnesota, Rick was raised in a rural community, where his
family operated a dairy farm and owned two small businesses. As the oldest of
five children, he learned the meaning of a strong work ethic and responsibility
at a young age.
Rick has a Bachelor of Science degree for Upper Iowa University
and is a graduate of the University of Colorado Institute for Organization Management.
He is also a Board Member for the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. His
distinguished career in Chamber of Commerce management includes executive
positions with Chambers in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota.
To properly celebrate this huge milestone,
we asked four of Rick’s colleagues and personal friends to share their favorite
Rick Baker moments.
Mike Verhulst
2018 Board Chair,
Grand Rapids Chamber
Vice President,
Rockford Construction
On Rick as a leader: He is
probably the most connected person that I know. I don’t think I’ve ever asked
him about any person that I wanted to connect with that he didn’t have their
contact information to me within the hour.
Favorite Rick Baker Moment: I can
meet Rick at any brewery or out for dinner, whether we’re talking work or not,
and the funny thing is that he’ll make me wait 40 minutes while he goes and
works out before meeting me.
Paul Rumler
President & CEO, Quad
Cities Chamber of Commerce
Former Chief Strategy
Officer, Grand Rapids Chamber
On Rick as a Leader: The
best thing about Rick is that he genuinely appreciates feedback from his team.
He likes to be challenged by them and doesn’t see it as pushing back or not
being cooperative. It’s a cool thing, especially as a CEO.
Favorite Rick Baker Moment: Rick
once gave me the following sage advice: “If you’re wearing pants with belt
loops, wear a belt.”
Sonya Hughes
Vice President of Inclusion,
Grand Rapids Chamber
On Rick as a Leader: Rick
is excellent at listening to new ideas to help form the vision for the Chamber
so that it’s not stuck in what we’re currently doing, but what the
possibilities are for the future.
Favorite Rick Baker Moment: My
favorite memory of Rick is being on the dance floor and looking over to see my
CEO out bustin’ a move! And not bad, I might add!
Andy Johnston
Vice President of Government
Affairs, Grand Rapids Chamber
On Rick as a Leader: What
I respect about Rick’s leadership is that he’s a fierce advocate, not only for
our businesses but our community as a whole.
Favorite Rick Baker Moment: My
favorite Rick Baker moment has to be when he was doing the ribbon cutting for
the new Chamber office!
#FamousChamberof
Commerce Quotations: (Cheer Up!) -“If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it."
-Max Lucado
Jack Russell to Become Chief Operating Officer of OneZone
(Carmel & Fishers, IN) – OneZone, a Hamilton County chamber of commerce, today announced that Jack Russell has been named Chief Operating Officer and will join the organization on May 14. As COO, Jack will take on responsibility for the marketing, communications and operational aspects of the organization, along with oversight of member acquisition and retention, member services and events.
Jack comes to OneZone from the Westfield Chamber of
Commerce, where he served as president. A graduate of Indiana University, he
previously worked in marketing, sales and business development at Continental,
Inc. in Anderson.
Mo Merhoff, OneZone President, said, “We’re looking
forward to Jack’s joining us at an exciting time for OneZone. We are in the
first year of a broad, aspirational strategic plan and welcome his being part
of the team.”
Public Service Recognition Week May 6-12, 2018 – Ridgeland, MS;
Midland, MI
#BestChamber practices - Midland
Area Chamber - Well Done...And Well Accomplished
By Diane Middleton
Public Service Recognition Week May
6-12, 2018
This is the week that we
traditionally celebrate and thank our public servants for the job they do to
keep us safe, served, informed, educated, and represented. That’s important to
the business community, so it’s important to the Chamber, and we felt a shout
out was definitely in order.
Although my headline reads, “Well
done!,” the word “done” is not quite appropriate. Being “done” sort of implies
that you ditch your focus on that task, and turn to the next thing. Well, these
folks often carry their jobs with them wherever they go, answering questions
and sharing their expertise long after they’ve completed their workday. We all
know that our public servants provide incredible, life-enriching value for the citizens
of their community, every single day.
How about if we use the word
“accomplished,” instead? That really implies that something good has been
completed, some progress has been made, and people generally feel positive
about the achievement. Much more fitting, in this case, than “done.”
So, to all the women and men who
serve as our public servants, we appreciate you. Thank you for the long hours
away from your families. Thank you for the ongoing education and training
you’ve invested, to serve well in your role. Thank you for the dedication to
provide citizens with the services they need. Thank you for bearing the brunt
of our questions and complaints, even if it’s ten at night, and you’re in the
frozen food aisle of the local grocery store. For all of it, every day, thank
you. Very, very well accomplished, indeed.
Diane is the Executive Director of
the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at
dmiddleton@macc.org.
Greater LaPorte Chamber: Disney Institute - Disney's Approach to Business Excellence
Name: Disney’s Approach to Business
Excellence
Date: June 5, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Disney Institute is bringing its
renowned professional development course, “Disney’s Approach to Business
Excellence,” to La Porte County.
The one-day event will allow area
professionals begin to understand the power of leadership values, discover how
customer loyalty can be established, and gain insight into how organizational
culture is strengthened. Participants can learn how systems and processes can
make exceptional customer service achievable and explore how to integrate
personal creativity and organizational processes to support continuous
improvement within their organization. This day of Disney Institute training
uses business insights and time-tested examples from Disney parks and resorts
worldwide to inspire individuals and organizations to enhance their own
customer experience using Disney principles as their guide.
If you have any special requests or
dietary restrictions, please contact the Chamber at gesse@lpchamber.com or call
219.362.3178 by May 29.
When: June 5th, 7:30 a.m. - Registration
& Light Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Program
Where: The Great Hall of the
Dworkin Student Activities Complex, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville
Who Should Attend: Businesses &
individuals interested in learning about values, culture, service, customer
relationships, and more!
Over half of the discounted tickets
have been purchased! Once 200 spots have been reserved, ticket prices will
increase by $75- purchase your tickets soon to reserve your spot at the
discounted rate.
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.
Northern Virginia Chamber of
Commerce Announces Incubator-Accelerator-Actuator Partnership Program
Tysons Corner, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern
Virginia Chamber) today announced the first partners in its new
Incubator|Accelerator|Actuator Program - a comprehensive partnership program
that will foster collaboration between the broad-based business community and
innovative and entrepreneurial organizations in the Greater Washington
Metropolitan Area. The first partners in this initiative – the Inova Personalized Health Accelerator and Smart City Works - signed partnership
agreements with the Northern Virginia Chamber today.
The Incubator |Accelerator|
Actuator (I|A|A) Partner Program will pair a select group of the region’s
leading business Incubators, Accelerators, and Actuators with Chamber
Collaboration Councils. The Collaboration Councils will be comprised of
representatives from the area’s most innovative corporations, government
entities, associations, foundations and others from the industries to which the
incubators, accelerators and/or actuators are aligned.
“We are pleased that the Inova
Personalized Health Accelerator and Smart City Works are the first to join us
for this unique new partnership to strategically connect innovation,
entrepreneurship and business,” said Harry Klaff, Managing Director, JLL and
Chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber Board of Directors. “This is a first in
a series of planned initiatives where the Chamber will help weave together
established organizations with entrepreneurs to support a sustainable, highly
interconnected innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem for the region.”
In the year ahead, the partnership
will be co-branding and hosting thought leadership and industry day events.
Companies participating in these acceleration programs will have the support of
the Northern Virginia Chamber, and will receive Chamber membership, as they
develop their products and services, raise capital, and showcase cutting edge
solutions to new and prospective customers.
“IPHA is proud to be among the
first of only four incubators, accelerators and/or actuators that will be
selected for this program. Healthcare is key to Northern Virginia’s future
economic growth and prosperity, and we are excited to partner with the Northern
Virginia Chamber to advance the sector and connect innovators in this space
with the broad-based business community,” said Rick Gordon, Director of the
Inova Personalized Health Accelerator.
“We believe the Greater Washington
region is well-positioned to lead the nation as a hub for infrastructure
innovation. Northern Virginia’s ability to attract businesses, recruit talent,
and ensure quality of life is dependent on continued investment in
infrastructure and technology. This new partnership and collaboration of
resources is the right vehicle to foster and maximize the growing industry of
entrepreneurship in these fields and others in Northern Virginia and the
region,” said David Heyman, co-Founder of Smart City Works.
“The Northern Virginia Chamber is
the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia – and today we speak as the Voice of
Innovation Collaboration,” said Jane-Scott Cantus, Managing Principal and
General Counsel, The ILEX Group and Northern Virginia Chamber Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Council Co-Chair. “A thriving innovation economy – one that is
characterized by collaboration between organizations of all sizes and maturity
- is vital to our region’s economic growth and sustainability. We envision this
will be the first of several strategic initiatives to benefit our region’s
innovators and entrepreneurs and our broader business community.”
Representatives from the Northern
Virginia Chamber, Inova Personalized Health Accelerator, and Smart City Works
signed the partnership agreement on Monday, April 30 at the Northern Virginia
Chamber of Commerce. To view and download photos from the event, click here.
Green Bay Chamber news: Future 15
& Young Professional Awards Recipients
Green Bay, Wis.- (Apr. 27, 2018)
–Current Young Professionals is proud to present the three recipients at this
year’s Future 15 & Young Professional Awards. The Young Professional of the
Year award was presented last night to Sarah Beckman. Brandon Rohde of
LiveTime, LLC was presented the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. The Next
Generation Best Place to Work award was presented to Schneider. The event drew
more than 500 attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of these young
professionals.
Sarah Beckman is employed with
Habitat for Humanity. Volunteering is a passion that she holds onto deeply;
after she graduated college she volunteered with a nonprofit in Guatemala and
currently volunteers for the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes and
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Her goal is to volunteer with a Habitat for
Humanity affiliate in every state.
Brandon Rohde is the founder and
co-owner of LiveTime, LLC. This company revolutionizes how fans and racers
consume content from amateur motorsports racing events around the world. The
software that was created by Rohde and his team, simplifies running a complex
race with hundreds of entries. LiveTime, LLC streams real-time lap-by-lap
results and videos to its audience. The company recently launched a sister
company, LiveRaceMedia, which broadcasts live video from each race and serves
millions of viewers per month.
Schneider, known best for the big
orange trucks, is the premier provider of transportation and logistics
services. The company has been a pioneer of the industry since 1935 and is a
four billion dollar company, which strives every day to push its standards
higher. The team of office associates, drivers, warehouse crews and diesel
mechanics love working for Schneider and strive every day to make the company
better.
We would like to give a special
thanks to our event sponsor the Donald J. Schneider MBA Program at St.
Norbert College. Also, a thank you to our award sponsors Hawkins Ash CPAs, M2
Logistics, and PAi. More informarion: Learn more by calling 920.437.8704 or
visit greatergbc.org
Crossroads Regional Chamber: GROW EXPO 2018
Grow your network, your business, and your community!
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the annual business and consumer Expo Tuesday, May 15 at the Patrician Banquet Center located at 410 East U.S. 30 in Schererville.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. is when the Expo opens for Business-to-Business Networking (B2B) where your business card is required to enter.
Photographer, Pete Stenberg will photograph professional headshots during the Expo for $40. This is an exciting way to update your image for all your marketing requirements.
3:00 to 6:00 p.m. is open and free to the public and includes (new this year) a special retail showcase.
What can you expect at this exciting 2018 Expo?
Free Expo Bag to the first 200 guests
Enter to win the Grand Prize valued at over $500
70 + Vendors Offering;
· Food & Drink Samples
· Demonstrations
· Special offers
Raffles
· Retail Showcase with unique, local hand crafted on trend items to
purchase.
There is still time to be a vendor at this Expo for details call or email Shellie Dell at 219.769.8180 shellie@crossroadschamber.org
Community Development Foundation
celebrates a banner year
Community Development
Foundation board members celebrated the organization’s achievements this past
year and unveiled a new painting that will be displayed at CDF in Tupelo.
David Rumbarger, president
and CEO of the Tupelo-based CDF went over the foundation’s accomplishments.
“When you put our numbers
up against other communities throughout the South, we are consistently in the
top 10 and we operate on a marathon mentality around here. We want to make sure
that we’re in the top 10 every mile, and that’s what we attempt to do,” Rumbarger
said.
Board member Sam Pace, a
retired Tupelo-based physican and incoming CDF chairman, said youth engagement
would be a priority of the organization going forward.
“In the last several
months we’ve had openings like General Atomics, the Toyota expansion,
tremendous job opportunities are on the up-and-up and we’re working very hard
at communicating with and educating the community and looking at avenues to
provide our students with job opportunities,” Pace said.
To end the evening with a
bang, local painter Charlie Buckley unveiled a new 4-by-6-foot oil painting for
the center’s third floor executive board room.
Buckley was first
commissioned in 2016 to paint three paintings for CDF.
The artist spent time at
local manufacturers and studied the city’s history before creating the works
entitled “Leadership, Innovation and Prosperity,” which depicted the economic
and cultural development of Tupelo.
Two years later, Buckley
is staying true to his passion, his second CDF commission took three months to
complete and is not contextually related to the prior three works.
The painting was
commissioned by Rumbarger to reflect the city’s recent economic and
developmental growth.
“This painting is in the
executive boardroom where the board does a lot of video and in-person
conferencing, so when people walk in, he wanted visitors to see an image of a
vibrant downtown,” Buckley said.
The new painting features
a thriving and vibrant downtown at sunset when the lights in the buildings are
turned on and the traffic lights of people heading home after a long day
of work in the city blurs through the streets in bright, energetic strokes.
Buckley sketched from
building rooftops and spent time observing a drone’s flight through the city to
correctly depict the city from various vantage points with Darren Pitt,
the Foundation’s director of technology. Read more: Daily Journal
#BestChamber Practices: Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s New
Member Expo!
You're invited to the
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's New Member Expo!
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
7:30 - 9:30 am
at the Chamber Office
21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100 | Hampton, VA 23666
Come check out the Chamber's newest members and their exhibits!
$10 a person | Includes Breakfast
Only 25 tickets available!
Must register and pay online
Register Online Today!
Questions? Contact Fallon Sherwood at
fsherwood@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8161
WMC: Business Friend of the
Environment Award
Now Accepting
Nominations!
The Business Friend of the
Environment award highlights what Wisconsin companies are doing in the areas
of sustainability, innovative technology and environmental stewardship.
The goal of this awards program is to demonstrate to state policymakers, businesses
and the public that sound environmental practices are good for Wisconsin and
its business environment. Nomination Deadline: June 15, 2018
The nomination form MUST
include a 1-2 page narrative of the applicant’s project description in
Microsoft Word format. Along with the narrative, a logo and 2-3 project photos
are also required (full color, high resolution of 300 dpi or better, formats:
.eps, .tif, .psd, .gif, .jpg). E-mail the electronic files
to Lucas Vebber at lvebber@wmc.org.
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Announces New Executive Leadership Team
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce
today announced a new four-member executive leadership team. In 2019, the
Michigan Chamber will celebrate 60 years of helping Chamber members solve their
business problems and prosper.
To continue the Michigan Chamber's
tradition of leadership and accomplishment, we must constantly strive to be an
efficient, high-performing business organization that encourages professional
development of Chamber staff," said Michigan Chamber President & CEO
Rich Studley. To prepare for the next decade of challenges and opportunities
facing Michigan's business community, I am pleased to announce the following,
well-deserved promotions.
Jim Holcomb is promoted to
Executive Vice President of the Chamber. Holcomb joined the Chamber staff in
2008. Holcomb most recently served as Senior Vice President for Business
Advocacy & General Counsel. Jim will continue to serve as General Counsel
and will continue to be engaged in legislative, legal and political action on
behalf of the Chamber while becoming increasingly involved in executive
management of the organization.
Bob Thomas is promoted to Chief
Operating Officer. Thomas joined the Chamber staff in 1997. He most recently
served as Vice President of Operations and Executive Director of the Michigan
Chamber Foundation. In his new role, Bob will lead the Chamber's membership
development team and continue to supervise daily operations for the Chamber.
Rounding out the Chamber's new
executive leadership team is Wendy Block, who is promoted to Vice President of
Business Advocacy. Block joined the Chamber staff in 2004. Wendy most recently
served as Senior Director of Health Policy, Human Resources & Business
Advocacy. She will continue to be engaged on health policy and human resources
while guiding the Chamber's lobby team on a wide range of economic and business
issues.
Rich Studley, who is now one of the
longest serving state chamber executives in the country, will continue to lead
the Michigan Chamber as President & CEO.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is
a statewide business organization representing over 6,000 employers, trade
associations and local chambers of commerce. The Chamber represents employers
of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state. Chamber members employ
over one million Michigan residents. The Chamber was established in 1959 to be
an advocate for Michigan's job providers in the legislative, political and
legal process.
SOURCE Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Crossroads
Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory is available at the Crossroads Regional Chamber today! Thanks to Sue Reed 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.
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of
Commerce Directors held the first Annual Manufacturing Dinner
On Thursday, May 3rd,
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Directors held the first Annual
Manufacturing Dinner. Over 150 people attended the event held at
Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Il. Manufacturing has
been and continues to be a primary contributor to the success of the Sauk
Valley Area. The SVACC believes the collaboration being done between
Manufacturing and Education (Sauk Valley Community College, Morrison Institute
of Technology, and the Whiteside Area Career Center) to address workforce development
and improve career pathways is critical to the growth of the Sauk
Valley.
The Dinner provided an
informal evening of discussion and highlight programming at Whiteside Area
Career Center (WACC) , the Multicraft Program offered through SVCC and area employers,
and updates at Morrison Institute of Technology. Also
included were student testimonials, tours of SVCC Manufacturing area, and a
dessert auction. The funds raised will be used for Scholarships for
students pursuing manufacturing careers and chamber work in the area
of workforce development and helping to create talent pipelines.
For more information about the SVACC, please call 825-625-2400 or
email knoble@saukvalleyareachamber.com
2019 Leadership Fredericksburg
Application OPEN
The Fredericksburg Regional
Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its signature program,
Leadership Fredericksburg, which is now in its 12th year.
The 27 people selected will
attend an orientation session in September for the nine-month program. They will
also receive a personal assessment and executive coaching session, learn skills
to create a personal leadership development plan and mission statement, and
have a trained program mentor from the business community.
In addition, participants
will be assigned to teams to work on an Action Learning Project in which
they’ll partner with an area organization to work on a project with community
impact. Project presentations and the graduation ceremony occur separately in
May 2019.
Tuition for Leadership Fredericksburg
is $1,995 per Chamber member attendee, $1,695 for Chamber charitable 501(c)(3)
nonprofits, and $2,995 for non-members.
Application form for the
nine-month course can be downloaded here or by calling the
Chamber office at 540-373-9400. There is a $25 application fee, and the
application deadline is July 2, 2018.
Indiana commerce secretary touts the state's success luring business at Valpo event
The state's business
climate is solid and is taking flight, including direct transatlantic
flights to Paris starting on May 24, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim
Schellinger said.
"We are such a magnet
for business," Schellinger said.
Schellinger, 58, was
featured speaker at a joint luncheon hosted on Thursday by the Valparaiso
Chamber and the Valparaiso Economic Development Corp.
The top reasons Indiana
continues to attract new businesses include a low tax rate, a AAA credit rating
and a cash reserve of $2 billion.
"We have so much to
be proud of," Schellinger said.
Rex Richards, who serves
as president of both the chamber and the VEDC, introduced Schellinger at the
event held at Aberdeen Manor.
"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. Secretary Schellinger has worked with
Valparaiso to help recruit businesses from out of state who have been looking
at Valparaiso as a site for expansion," Richards said.
Schellinger, a onetime
Democratic candidate for governor, was named in 2016 by Gov. Eric Holcomb to
serve as his commerce secretary.
The former Indiana
Economic Development Corp. president, who grew up in South Bend, leads
Indiana's international economic development agenda.
Before entering public
service, Schellinger was chairman and CEO of CSO Architects, which built the
Indianapolis International Airport, the Palladium at the Center for the
Performing Arts and the White family's JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.
Indiana has a number of
reasons to be proud, including a 3.2 percent unemployment rate and more
Hoosiers working over the last 32 months, Schellinger said. Read more: NWI Times
Clydesdales
visit EMBDC Business After Hours
Mitchell Distributing partnered with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation to host this month’s Business After Hours.
Various local restaurants and businesses were serving food and
drinks at the event. The Budweiser Clydesdales even made a special appearance.
People were able to take pictures and learn about the famous horses. CEO of
Mitchell distributing, Adam Mitchell, says he is honored to have the
Clydesdales here in Meridian.
"They've been here before, but it's been almost 10 years. To
have them back, with the EMBDC and with Business After Hours is very exciting,”
says Mitchell.
Friday the Budweiser Clydesdales will be parading downtown
Meridian delivering beer to local restaurants. They will began at D.T. Grinders
at five in the afternoon and will end at City Hall where people can come and
enjoy the horses. Read more: WTOK
#BestChamber practices: WMC SPECIAL: Early Bird Registration only $50 for Business World Summer Camps:
Wisconsin Business World is
celebrating 35 years and the program continues to grow. This year Business
World is pleased to add a third program and feature two new locations
(UW-Madison & UW-Stevens Point). This 4-day and 3-night program teaches
high school students the importance of career planning, financial literacy,
entrepreneurship and the free-market enterprise system. Registration is now
open for each of the three summer programs. Do you know a student who should
apply? Register at the link below:
Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce
2018 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory
The Muskego Area Chamber of
Commerce 2018 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.
The future of mobility runs through Flint & Genesee
Flint & Genesee represents the
heritage and the future of the automotive industry. The assets are all here,
said Tyler Rossmaessler, director of economic development at the Flint &
Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
The challenge and opportunity,
Rossmaessler said, is to leverage those strengths to grow the regional economy
by luring investment in connection with emerging opportunities.
The “traditional” industry is
well-represented by General Motors and the automaker’s extensive investments
here in recent years. GM has invested $2.8 billion since 2009 to upgrade
facilities and add or retain jobs, including spending $877 million on a new
body shop at Flint Assembly where Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks are
built. In addition, Lear Corp. is nearing completion on a $29-million seat
manufacturing plant on part of the former Buick City complex to supply seating
for GM vehicles.
The future of mobility – which
includes the development of autonomous and advanced driver-assistance systems
(ADAS) – is emerging here in the form of new investments by several companies
in Grand Blanc Township:
- CNXMotion opened a research and
development facility in October 2017 where the company will develop
advanced motion control systems and actuator components for automated
driving. The company is a joint venture between Nexteer Automotive and
Continental Corp.
- A month earlier, Laird, a global
technology leader in vehicle connectivity, also unveiled a new
R&D center that will serve the company’s Connected Vehicle
Solutions
- Now, Magna Corp., a mobility technology
company, is building a 229,500-square-foot building where it will combine
existing operations under one roof to produce advanced driver-assistance
systems. Magna recently announced a multi-year collaboration with Lyft in
which the companies will jointly fund, develop and manufacture
self-driving systems.
Meanwhile, Kettering University’s
GM Mobility Research Center is taking shape along the Flint River on the site
of former Chevrolet manufacturing complex (aka Chevy in the Hole). It includes
a 3.25-acre test track and outdoor lab space to test and develop driverless car
systems.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber is
also a partner in PlanetM,
an initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. PlanetM
is partnership of mobility organizations, communities, educational
institutions, research and development, and government agencies working
together to develop and deploy the mobility technologies driving the future.
“The traditional automotive industry
is strong in trucks and we make trucks. So, we are in the ‘now’,” Rossmaessler
said. “But we’re also about the future, and really have an opportunity for
growth. Flint & Genesee is not being left behind. Far from it, we’re in the
thick of it.
“From our position as the economic
development organization, we are a connection point for those companies looking
to invest.” Source: Flint & Genesee
Chamber
New Petersburg Chamber of
Commerce President Thaddeus Huff talks about his goals
The Petersburg Chamber of Commerce officially introduced
Thaddeus N. Huff as the business group’s new president last week. Huff will
take over from former president Danielle Fitz-Hugh, who left last October to
become the president of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce.
“This was a really great opportunity to be a part of the
building of a city,” said Huff. “I’m really excited about the opportunities
with economic development and how it can impact the community.”
Huff attended college at the University of Michigan, and
completed his master’s degree in public policy at Western Carolina University.
He spent several years with AmeriCorps, where he says he realized he “wanted to
community build.” Before coming to the Richmond area in 2011, Huff worked with
the United Way in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Huff’s most recent position was as the executive director of
BizWorks, a Chesterfield-based business incubator focused primarily on
assisting small businesses.
Drawing from his experience with BizWorks, Huff is hoping to
make the city an easier place for businesses, specifically small businesses, to
open up shop and flourish.
“From what I’ve seen, the city itself is on a rebound,” he said.
“Now we need to focus on how we can make it a better place to do business,
because when our businesses prosper, they’re able to grow and invest more back
into the city.” Read more: Mineral Daily News Tribune
Tomah Chamber receives top honor at
Wisconsin Main Street Awards
The Tomah Area Chamber of
Commerce and Convention & Visitor’s Bureau’s remodel of the 1930s
Department of Natural Resources ranger station into the new Chamber building
has won a statewide award.
The organization took top
honors at the April 27 Wisconsin Main Street Awards Ceremony in Ripon in the
Connect Communities: Population over 5,500 category, hosted by the Wisconsin
Economic Development Corporation.
Mark Hogan, secretary and
CEO of WEDC, congratulated the Tomah Chamber for its work with the remodel and
efforts to revitalize the downtown.
“A vibrant downtown is
critical to a community’s overall economic development as well as the quality
of life for its residents,” Hogabn said. “We commend Tomah Chamber and Visitors
Center for being among the best in the state when it comes to strengthening its
downtown.”
The award recognizes
efforts made by volunteers and staff of the Wisconsin Main Street program for
historic preservation and downtown economic development efforts of Wisconsin
communities in 2017.
Wisconsin Main Street is a
community development program administered by WEDC that targets Wisconsin’s
historic commercial districts. WEDC provides technical support and training to
the 33 Main Street communities to help them revitalize their business districts
based on guidelines developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The Chamber and CVB has
been part of the program since 2015.
Tina
Thompson, Tomah Chamber and CVB executive director, said it was a huge honor to
be recognized at a state level. She said she was proud to be able to bring the
award back to Tomah to show off all the work that was done.
“We had a lot of options when we considered where to develop our permanent location,” she said. “The preservation of this building and its proximity to Tomah’s downtown was an opportunity we couldn’t ignore. Despite numerous hurdles we would have to surmount, the investment was in our future and for the entire community of Tomah.” Read more: LaCrosse Tribune
Over 250,000 people and 16,000
classic cars expected for the 14th Annual 28th St. Metro Cruise,
a Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce event
Just a heads up for our 14th Annual 28th St. Metro Cruise
happening on August 24th and 25th. This car event covers the entire 13 miles of
28th St. from Granville to Cascade.
We draw over 16,000 classic cars and over 275,000 people for this weekend event. There are bands, food, non food vendors and plenty of beautiful cars. On Saturday at noon we crown Miss Metro Cruise with a Pin Up Girl Contest. A family fun event.
The 28th St. Metro Cruise is presented by the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grand Rapids New Car Dealer Association.
Thank you.
Bob
Bob O'Callaghan
President/CEO
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce
616-531-5990
www.southkent.org
We draw over 16,000 classic cars and over 275,000 people for this weekend event. There are bands, food, non food vendors and plenty of beautiful cars. On Saturday at noon we crown Miss Metro Cruise with a Pin Up Girl Contest. A family fun event.
The 28th St. Metro Cruise is presented by the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grand Rapids New Car Dealer Association.
Thank you.
Bob
Bob O'Callaghan
President/CEO
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce
616-531-5990
www.southkent.org
Kentucky Chamber announces Annual
Meeting keynote speaker
Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute,
bestselling author of The Conservative Heart and a contributing New York Times
opinion writer will present the keynote address during the Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Brooks is the bestselling author of 11 books on topics including the role of government, economic opportunity, happiness, and the morality of free enterprise. He has also published dozens of academic journal articles and the textbook Social Entrepreneurship. Before pursuing his work in academia and public policy, he spent 12 years as a classical musician in the United States and Spain.
Now in its 13th year, the Business Summit and Annual Meeting, presented by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, is scheduled for July 19-20 at the new Omni Louisville Hotel and provides an opportunity for business leaders throughout the Commonwealth to discuss issues related to the local, national and international economies. Over the years, the Kentucky Chamber’s signature event has brought to the stage journalists and political analysts such as Tucker Carlson, Donna Brazile, George Will, the late Tim Russert, Ted Koppel, Bob Woodward, Chuck Todd, David Gregory, Katty Kay, and Carl Bernstein.
For additional information or to register for the Annual Meeting dinner or the Business Summit visit www.kychamber.com/businesssummit. In the coming week’s additional speakers for the Business Summit will be announced.
Dr. Brooks is the bestselling author of 11 books on topics including the role of government, economic opportunity, happiness, and the morality of free enterprise. He has also published dozens of academic journal articles and the textbook Social Entrepreneurship. Before pursuing his work in academia and public policy, he spent 12 years as a classical musician in the United States and Spain.
Now in its 13th year, the Business Summit and Annual Meeting, presented by Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, is scheduled for July 19-20 at the new Omni Louisville Hotel and provides an opportunity for business leaders throughout the Commonwealth to discuss issues related to the local, national and international economies. Over the years, the Kentucky Chamber’s signature event has brought to the stage journalists and political analysts such as Tucker Carlson, Donna Brazile, George Will, the late Tim Russert, Ted Koppel, Bob Woodward, Chuck Todd, David Gregory, Katty Kay, and Carl Bernstein.
For additional information or to register for the Annual Meeting dinner or the Business Summit visit www.kychamber.com/businesssummit. In the coming week’s additional speakers for the Business Summit will be announced.
Chamber Executive Ongoing Education
Weekly New Idea: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others
Don't - by Simon Sinek
Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to
work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling
fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful
organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work
together to do remarkable things.
In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek
noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally
put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what
incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure.
Why?
The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps
general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most
junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the
back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the
battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort—even their own
survival—for the good of those in their care.
Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and
self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their
leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates
the security inside the team from the challenges outside.
Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range
from the military to big business, from government to investment banking. More
information: Barnes & Noble
#FamousChamber
of Commerce Quotations: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the
lighting of a fire." William Butler Yeats --- Sign up for #ACCE18 in
DesMoines today!
Duke Energy opens solar power farms
near Walton
More than 60 football fields worth of new solar panels are
generating electricity today in Northern Kentucky.
Duke Energy unveiled its new solar energy farm in Walton Tuesday.
Duke put 17,024 solar panels on 60 acres at 352 York Road in southern Kenton
County. The new power plant is off U.S. 25 just south of the city of Walton in
Boone County.
An 11,500-solar-panel farm owned by Duke has also been opened at
922 Ruark Road south of Crittenden in Grant County. The Walton and Crittenden
solar power farms started producing electricity for the grid Dec. 14, 2017.
The solar farms in Kenton and Grant counties make enough
electricity to power about 1,500 homes year-round, said Chuck Session, Duke's
vice president for government and community affairs in Kentucky. Session lives
in Union.
Duke's Walton solar farms, on separate strips of land, are the
largest in Northern Kentucky and among the largest in Kentucky.
The Walton and Crittenden solar farms cost $14.8 million to build,
according to the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
Duke, the largest electric power holding company in the U.S., has
about 140,000 electric customers in Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Gallatin, Grant
and Pendleton counties.
The solar panels have a useful life of at least 20 years before
they need replacing.
Duke hopes to add more solar in Northern Kentucky eventually, said
Lee Freedman, a corporate spokesman.
"Right now we have a 650-megawatt facility in Rabbit Hash at
our East Bend plant that is coal-fired," he said.
Duke's Kentucky customers also receive power from a 400-megawatt,
gas-fired power plant in Trenton, Ohio, Session said.
Access to cheaper energy has attracted businesses to the region
for decades, said Brent Cooper, president and CEO of Northern Kentucky Chamber
of Commerce.
Businesses considering locating here ask about energy prices and
how it is generated, Cooper said.
"Now we can also say we're transitioning to cleaner energy
over time," he said. Read more: Cincinatti.com
Wood County inmates learn about
starting their own businesses in entrepreneurial boot camp
About 50 Wood County inmates on the sheriff's electronic
monitoring program gathered in a conference room at the McMillan Memorial
Library, Wisconsin Rapids, on Saturday to learn how to start a business. The
chamber got a $17,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to
offer the training to Wood county inmates.
"It's to spark an interest in small-business development,
give people hope and also show them that past mistakes don't have to determine
their future," said Melissa Reichert, Heart of Wisconsin president.
Stephanie Henckel, 27, of Marshfield, said she's on probation and
has some criminal charges. She said she's interested in pursuing a career,
particularly her own business, and attended Saturday's boot camp to learn how
to make that happen.
"I'd like to learn more about how somebody in my position can
start a business and still achieve their goals despite those criminal
charges getting in the way," Henckel said.
Wood County Sheriff Thomas Reichert, who is married to Melissa,
said when the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber approached him about the
entrepreneurial boot camp idea, he thought it was wonderful.
"It gave people who were incarcerated, who
have been a little bit down on their luck, the opportunity to do something
that would potentially be of great benefit to them," Thomas Reichert said.
The all-day boot camp consisted of six speakers,
Melissa Reichert said. The instruction included business startup, how to
market, available tools at the library and small-business successes, she
said.
Jeff Manley, 37, of Wisconsin Rapids said he'd like to start a
small mechanic shop or something similar. Manley believes the knowledge he
gained by attending the boot camp will help him do that. He hopes having his
own business will keep him from re-offending.
It's important that the community reach out to people who
are trying to get their life together, said Matthew Chelinsky, 49, of Vesper.
Chelinsky hopes the information he gained Saturday will help him start some
type of carpentry business.
Thomas Reichert said he doesn't think all 50 of Saturday's
participants will start their own businesses, but he hopes the program will see
a few new startups. Read more: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Job Openings in
#ChamberWorld - Special Report – Chamber of Commerce Daily News –
President & CEO -
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce -
Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $185,000.00 /year
The Position of
President and CEO
The Hollywood Chamber
seeks a visionary President and CEO to lead the Chamber’s staff and members.
The President provides leadership and advocacy for the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce, is responsible and accountable for all Chamber operations
including Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, and represents the
Chamber in the local community and at the city, county, state and national
level. The successful candidate must have extensive experience administering a
staff, a thorough understanding of a Chamber’s mission and activities, and must
embrace and understand the role of an urban chamber and the dynamics within the
multi-cultural community it serves. Read more: Chamber of Commerce Daily News
President & CEO - Howell Area (MI) Chamber of Commerce
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce actively recruiting qualified candidates to fill vacant CEO position
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce actively recruiting qualified candidates to fill vacant CEO position
The
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has begun to actively recruit candidates to
succeed Pat Convery, who retired earlier this year as the organization’s
President & CEO. “Our search is national in scope, but with a
Michigan/Great Lakes States emphasis,” said Ashley Prew (Williams and Knack,
P.C.), Search Committee Chair.
“We are
looking for a collaborative leader, a relationship builder who can sustain the
Chamber’s legacy of inclusion and its ability to tap into the talent in our
community,” said Prew in a prepared statement. “While long-standing Chamber
programs like the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Livingston County Home Show
and Fantasy of Lights enrich our community, we’re eager for our next executive
to take a fresh look at these while working to make the organization even more
responsive to member and community needs.”
Jeff Rey,
(Express Employment Professionals), chair of the Chamber’s board of directors,
added, “We are fortunate to have Howell Chamber veteran, Kim Esper, acting as
our interim executive leading a team of experienced professionals. Kim is well
known as our membership director and will provide the continuity our
organization needs through this transition.”
The
position profile is posted on the Chamber’s website, www.howell.org/executive-search. Prew
continued, “If you know of someone who should be considered, encourage them to
express interest. The search process will continue over the summer. We hope to
have our next CEO on board by early Fall.” Expressions of interest will be
accepted through June 8. Read more: Job Openings in
#ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st
Northern Virginia Chamber Retains The McCormick
Group as Partner in President & CEO Search
Tysons Corner, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber
of Commerce (Northern
Virginia Chamber) today announces the hiring of The McCormick Group to assist in the
search for and selection of the next President & CEO of the Northern
Virginia Chamber. A Search Committee consisting of Northern Virginia Chamber
Board leadership chose The McCormick Group after issuing an RFP and
interviewing a number of firms.
The McCormick Group is a national executive search consulting
firm that since 1974 has delivered high-qualified candidates to fill key
positions across a diverse range of industries and all functional disciplines.
The McCormick Group has
superior knowledge of Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington region, as
well as the industries and businesses that drive its economy. The search
team includes Senior Vice President Lyles Carr, Managing Principal Elizabeth
Humphrey, and Principal Susy Howard. Read more: Job Openings in
#ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st
President /CEO
Troy Area Chamber of Commerce/Troy Development Council - Troy, OH
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced economic development and/or Chamber professional. Troy Ohio has a strong and diversified economy. Our organizations are very successful and our location is great for economic development!
This position requires five + years
of extensive economic development experience and a Bachelors Degree. Chamber
and workforce development experience is important.
This is the leadership position for
the Troy Chamber and the Troy Development Council organizations. The position
reports directly to the Boards of Directors.
The CEO of the Troy Development
Council is responsible for providing all economic development services
including company retention and expansion, corporate recruitment, property
development, workforce development and all management activities necessary to
achieve the goals and objectives of the TDC. The CEO is responsible for funding
the organization, Board management, community relations. and other related
activities. Job Openings in
#ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st
Executive Director
Pendleton Chamber of Commerce - Pendleton, OR
Nonprofit, broad-based business
organization, seeking a highly qualifiedindividual to assume the duties of
Executive Director. Candidates must exhibit strongorganizational, managerial,
financial, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Responsible for the full range of
Chamber activities in accordance with the policies,procedures, and Bylaws of
the Chamber. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinationof the program
work, organization structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers,income
and expenditures, community outreach, service and promotion, maintenance
ofmemberships, employment, training and supervision of staff, interpretation of
policy,vision planning and maintenance of facility.
Qualifications:
Education- Bachelor's Degree
in business, marketing, finance, nonprofit management,
communication/leadership, related field or equivalent experience.
communication/leadership, related field or equivalent experience.
Experience & Skills
·
Excellent communications and public relations skills coupled withthe
ability to influence others in a positive manner.
·
Considerable working knowledge of accounting and finance as they relate
to the fiscal and financial obligations of the organization, internal
accounting controls, and financial analysis of revenues and expenditures.
·
Proficiency with budget and financial statement preparation. Must have
strong
knowledge of financial statement
content and be comfortable presenting financial data to Chamber leadership. Job Openings in
#ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st
Executive Director / President
Tysons Regional Chamber of
Commerce - Tysons, VA
Position Objectives:
The Tysons Chamber is seeking a
visionary leader, advocate, and ambassador to serve as Executive Director. This
person will serve as the key representative for the Tysons Chamber and will
represent the Tysons Chamber to numerous partners and fellow membership
organizations.
Attributes and Responsibilities:
In seeking the ideal candidate
for this role, candidates with who possess the following characteristics and
attributes will be best suited.
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Ethics: Manage and maintain
the Tysons Chamber, its positive public image, and its strong ethical
foundation;
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Growth-Mindset: Utilize
the Tysons Chamber’s unique role as an asset of Fairfax County to further
develop and market the Tysons Chamber’s brand, build and strengthen relationships
with the local business community, foster a shared sense of ownership and
community pride among constituents, and enhance the Tysons Chamber’s footprint
in our business community; Read more: Job Openings in
#Chamberworld - Special Report Week of May 14th
President and CEO
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of
Commerce - Charlottesville, VA
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber
of Commerce is seeking a full time President and Chief Executive Officer. This
is an outstanding opportunity for a Chamber of Commerce, economic development,
non-profit or private sector executive to lead and grow a successful regional
Chamber organization.
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Located in the heart of Virginia, in a Blue Ridge Mountain community, is
Charlottesville, voted as one of the top 100 places to live in 2018. The
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is an active part of this
beautiful community, and has over 1,400 members and affiliates, and serves
multi-counties and cities, including the City of Charlottesville and the
counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our economy is diverse and
includes manufacturing, financial and government services, higher education,
tourism, and healthcare. Our region is also home to a number of ground-breaking
and fast-growing technology companies, and a growing number of wineries,
cideries, and craft breweries. Read more: Job Openings in
#Chamberworld - Special Report Week of May 14th
Manager/Director, Events
U.S. Chamber of Commerce- Washington, DC
POSITION OVERVIEW: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Events Team seeks a leader who is equal parts creative visionary and effective project executor.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Conceptualize and execute a wide range of Chamber programs, from intimate salons to multiday CEO retreats to thought leadership industry tentpoles; serve as project director for each assigned program on-site and off-site; lead project-wide deliverable management, day-to-day communications across stakeholders, and day-of execution; manage logistics of vendor and venue management; support creative development and audience marketing; partner with internal clients and colleagues to encourage innovation, share best practices, deliver success and ROI, and build new opportunities to showcase the Chamber’s best-in-class convening power; contribute to the development of program content through consulting on program format, multimedia extensions, and topic and speaker identification; meet or exceed budgetary goals through budget oversight, strong negotiations, and creative cost-efficacy measures; and serve as a generous and entrepreneurial leader and contributor. Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st
Communications
& Marketing Coordinator
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Inc - Madison, WI
Wisconsin Manufacturers &
Commerce (WMC) is the state chamber of commerce, the state manufacturers’
association and the state safety council. Founded in 1911, WMC is Wisconsin’s
leading business association dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive
state in the nation. We work tirelessly to advance policies that are in the
public interest of our state and nation. Currently, the association has nearly
3,800 members that include both large and small manufacturers, service
companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations.
Within Wisconsin Manufacturers &
Commerce are several affiliated organizations: Read more: Job Openings in #chamberworld -
week of May 29th
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Last Month’s Stories
Belleville Chamber: Hofbräuhaus plays host to its first event as
it prepares to open for real in April Belleville News Democrat
Consumers Energy Foundation Announces $500,000 in Grants for
Kitchen Incubator, School of the Arts in Jackson CSR Wire
Kentucky,
Tennessee and Michigan chosen as one of three states to create workforce
academies The Lane Report
Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Annual Meeting Highlights a Region
Energized for Growth download the 2017
Annual Report here.
Prince William Chamber of
Commerce to Host Annual Frostbite Scramble Golf Tournament - Contact: Anita Duecaster,
Committee Chair/Chamber Finance Director, Prince William Chamber of
Commerce, aduecaster@pwchamber.org, 571.765.1874
Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly New Idea: Lean In:
Women, Work, and the Will to Lead - By Sheryl Sandberg Lean-In
'Blues, Brews & BBQ' Event Planned by
Plainfield Chamber Patch.com
Hampton Roads Chamber 2018 Diversity in Business Forum
Crossroads Chamber Food & Arts Festival: 2018 Marriage Mill
Couple Has Been Selected! www.crossroadschamber.org
32nd Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival – May 19, 2018 www.wineandcraftfestival.com .CONTACT: Niki Foster,
Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce 540-635-3185 nfoster@frontroyalchamber.com
#BestChamber practices: Joliet Chamber 2018 Member Luncheon April
30th Legislative Update
Three Bazaar After Dark Night Markets Announced for 2018 For information contact:
Nikki Hessel Director, Pulse Young Professionals Network -
nhessel@foxcitieschamber.com
NKY Chamber Legislative Update NKY Chamber
Frank J. Kenny - Free Viewing of The Chamber Roadmap to Social
Media Success - Frank J. Kenny Chamber
Pros
O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber, Progress salute local businesses at
annual awards ceremony Belleville News-Democrat
Job Openings in #ChamberWorld Last Month
President - Geneva Chamber of Commerce Geneva, IL Job Openings in
#chamberworld - Special Report Week of April 16th
President and CEO - Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce - Charlottesville, VA Job Openings in #chamberworld - Special Report Week of April 16th
President and CEO - Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce - Charlottesville, VA Job Openings in #chamberworld - Special Report Week of April 16th
Economic Development Coordinator - Bowling Green
Area Chamber of Commerce - Bowling Green, KY - Job Openings in
#chamberworld - Special Report Week of April 16th
President and CEO - Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Job Openings in
#chamberworld - Week of April 9th
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