Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Chamber Executive Indiana Digest June, 2018 Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association looks to advance businesswomen





Chamber Executive Indiana Digest
June, 2018


Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association looks to advance businesswomen

A new group hopes to give businesswomen in Northwest Indiana more professional development opportunities to advance their careers.
The Northwest Indiana Influential Woman Association recently held its first event at the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce’s office in Merrillville. The association grew out of the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet, which has recognized prominent female business and community leaders for years. The association hopes to offer a support system, networking and educational opportunities.
“There are several organizations in NWI that focus on niche target areas of professional development for women, but there’s never been a clear go-to source,” said Erica Dombey, executive board chair and president of the Regional Development Co. “As we laid the groundwork for NWIIWA, we formed a strategy geared toward delivering the best results possible without requiring members to devote their time to mundane meetings. By drawing upon all of the resources of our membership, together we’re going to be the authors of success stories for women in our region.”
Dombey, Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairwoman Sue Reed, Ironworkers Local 395 Treasurer Tina Stevens, OurHealth Secretary Christina Matoski and Diversified Marketing Strategies President Andrea Pearman serve on the executive governing board of the group. Other board members include Sister Aline Shultz of Franciscan Health, Danette Garza of Jack Gray Transport, Africa Tarver of the city of Hammond, James Muhammad of Lakeshore Public Television, Cynthia Roberts of Indiana University Northwest, Nick Popovich of Sage Popovich, Charles Nordyke of Vibra Hospital of Northwestern Indiana, Karen Lauerman of Lake County IN Economic Alliance, and Rex Richards of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.

The Northwest Indiana Woman Association is open to anyone regardless of gender. For more information, visit NWIIWA.org. Source: NWI Times


Greater Kokomo Economic Alliance hires  Kimberly Pinkerton as new Chamber manager

The Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance President/CEO Charlie Sparks has named Kimberly Pinkerton as the new manager of the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce, effective Monday.
A longtime leader in the Wabash community, Pinkerton worked with the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce for 18 years, serving 13 years as its president and CEO. She has extensive experience in creating strong partnerships with leaders in business, workforce development and education, according to an Alliance press release.
“We’re looking forward to the evolvement of the chamber under Kim’s solid leadership,” Sparks said in the press release. “We are also excited to add her knowledge and experience to enhance the Alliance’s workforce development efforts.”
During her tenure with the Wabash chamber, Pinkerton worked with industry and education partners to identify career pathways and create a workforce development initiative to bring 21st century technology to local students and create a pipeline of qualified workers. The partnership resulted in regional initiatives that attracted nearly $1 million in grants for training and lab programs for both emerging and existing workers.
Pinkerton holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Huntington University and also attended the Indiana Hoosier Chamber Executive Academy. She was named the 2011 Chamber Executive of the Year by Indiana Chamber Executives Association and was recognized by the Indiana General Assembly, the press release states.
In her new position, she will facilitate the Greater Kokomo Chamber's growth, membership engagement, programming and development. In an email to the Tribune, Alliance Manager of Marketing and Communication Misty Knisely said Pinkerton “will manage the day-to-day operations of the chamber. She will develop new member benefits as well as create new programs and services. She will support initiatives focused on economic development and placemaking.”
“I think there’s so much opportunity here in Howard County,” said Pinkerton, who now resides in Kokomo. “You’re already doing great things here, and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue building those community partnerships that are fueling Kokomo’s growth momentum.”
“I look forward to meeting members and stakeholders to find out what their needs are and learn how I can grow their business and the community,” she said. “The Kokomo chamber already has a great group of volunteers, and I’m looking forward to working with them.” Read more: Kokomo Tribune


#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


Gov. Holcomb and Hoosier delegation departing Indiana Friday on European trade mission


Gov. Eric Holcomb and a delegation of Hoosier business and political leaders are traveling Friday from Indiana to Europe on a trade mission featuring stops in six countries over the next seven days.
The group, which includes House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, and retiring Senate President David Long, R-Fort Wayne, will begin its journey in the Czech Republic, with meetings to promote Indiana's global economy and to seek opportunities to strengthen the state's international ties.
From there they'll travel to Slovakia to hobnob with Slovak government and military officials, and then to Switzerland for meetings with executives at Nestle and Roche, two Swiss companies with large Indiana operations.
On Tuesday, delegation members are due to meet executives of Fronius International, which specializes in welding, charging and solar energy technology, at the company's headquarters in Pettenbach, Austria.
Fronius' U.S. headquarters is in Portage.
The Hoosiers then will spend two days in Germany, one of Indiana's largest foreign investors, where they'll host a Friends of Indiana reception for representatives of some of the 121 German businesses already operating in Indiana, as well as business leaders looking to expand into the state.They also plan to meet with German government officials, investigate workforce development programs and promote Indiana at an American Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Berlin.
The final stop Friday is in Paris, where Holcomb will cut the ribbon for the inaugural nonstop Delta flight from the French capital to Indianapolis.
The Republican governor also is traveling back to Indiana on that flight carrying the green flag that will be used May 27 to start the annual Indianapolis 500 auto race.
"We'll travel anywhere in the world to develop mutually beneficial relationships, open markets for Hoosier companies and to bring back jobs and investments to Indiana," Holcomb said.
The European trip is Holcomb's sixth foreign trade mission since taking office last year. Earlier this month, he led an Indiana group to Israel. Read more: NWI Times


New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Community Map 





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

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. 



#FamousChamber Of Commerce Quotations: Leadership

Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things. - Peter Drucker


Indianapolis Public Schools to ask for $52 million from taxpayers for school safety on November ballot

Indianapolis Public Schools is moving ahead with one of its plans to ask Indy homeowners to agree to a tax hike to support city schools.
The capital referendum now will allow the district to raise $52 million for school safety projects and maintenance instead of $200 million they were initially going to ask for. 

Under the new plan, someone who owns a home valued at more than $123,000 would see their taxes go up about $16 each year. 
The $52 million would be used for capital expenses including 2,500 retrofitted doors, new lighting and strengthening windows with a special film and fire safety improvements across the district. 
The district is still working with the Indy Chamber on what it will request as part of its operating referendum which will help with teacher salaries. That additional figure will likely increase the proposed tax hike. 
Those numbers could be available by the end of June or early July. Read more: RTV 6


Ivy Tech Partners With Indiana Chamber For Workforce Development

A new partnership between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Ivy Tech Community College will make tuition discounts available to some Hoosier employees as part of an existing program at the 2-year college.
Ivy Tech’s Achieve Your Degree program connects Hoosiers with education programs – and financial aid options – to build their career credentials. The new partnership between Ivy Tech and the Indiana Chamber expands those efforts and includes a 5 percent discount on tuition costs not already covered by financial aid, for employees at the chamber’s member companies.
Ivy Tech’s Senior Vice President for Workforce Alignment, Chris Lowery, says, it’s a response to the state’s growing workforce needs.
“I think the way we’re looking at it is, the need is vast. I mean it is enormous, again, I hear from employers every day that they just don’t have all the talent they need,” he says.
Lowery says the new partnership is a key piece of the college’s goals to increase the median wage in Indiana, and the number of degrees and certificates awarded at Ivy Tech each year.
The chamber also sees it as a way to hit its own targets. The Chamber’s Vice President of Communication and Operations Tom Schuman says the group’s wide-reaching business connections make it easier to spread the word about the program.
“We have 45-50 events a year in which we do training, a lot of it’s HR and safety training, well we have the right people in the room to help make them aware of Achieve Your Degree,” he says.
Ivy Tech started Achieve Your Degree in 2015. Schuman says growing it will allow employers to do even more to skill up Indiana’s workforce, a key goal for the chamber by 2025. Read more: WFYI Indianapolis



Governor Holcomb on the Importance of Northwest Indiana
Recently, our own Chris Mahlmann, founder and owner of Ideas in Motion Media, sat down with Governor Eric Holcomb at the Crossroads Chamber of Commerce offices in Merrillville to talk about what he finds so important about Northwest Indiana. Highlights include the diversity, economic opportunity, and unique character of the Region. With the progress made with double-tracking on the South Shore Line and other progress made thanks to ongoing cooperation in Northwest Indiana, the Governor sees a lot of positive news in the future for the Region! Watch the full video for more! See the video: La Porte County Life


Spencer County Regional Chamber Annual Meeting: Governor Holcomb: All officials must work together

Partnership and collaboration were common themes in Gov. Eric Holcomb’s question and answer session during the Spencer County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting Thursday.
The Q&A covered several topics, including broadband connectivity in rural areas, school safety, the opioid crisis and agriculture.
“It always comes back to connections and partnerships,” Holcomb said in response to a question about rural broadband.
In his opinion, expanding internet access in rural areas is part of improving Indiana’s infrastructure. Holcomb touted Indiana’s transportation infrastructure — particularly the ports and Indianapolis International Airport, which Airports Council International named the best airport in North America for the sixth-straight year — and then acknowledged that the state is lacking in internet connectivity for rural areas. Though Holcomb didn’t go into detail, he said his administration is working to create programs that will feature state partnerships with local communities to augment the work that’s already being done to bring internet access to rural areas.
Another question brought up the recent school shooting at Noblesville West Middle School and asked what the state is doing to ensure school safety.
“We are doing more than most states, frankly,” Holcomb said, mentioning that Indiana runs a school safety academy for officials from other states. Read more: Dubois County Herald


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!






















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



44th annual Greater La Porte Chamber Play Day Golf Outing

The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce will host its 44th Annual Play Day Golf Outing on July 19 at Beechwood Golf Course. It will also mark the 8th Annual Big Cup Tournament, featuring larger holes. Registration is at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon; cost is $545 for a foursome. The event, sponsored by the La Porte County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Walsh & Kelly, Qubit Networks, and NRP Jones, will feature several contests including a Hole-in-One Contest, Longest Drive Contest, Fastest Hole Contest and Putting Contest. For more information or to register, visit lpchamber.com or call 219-362-3178.


Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Community Map
























The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the New Castle-Henry County Chamber! Thanks to Jeff Emsweller 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 guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633. 


Indy’s 16 Tech Development to Accelerate Innovation, Build Community

A new urban innovation district aims to become the advanced industry epicenter of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is known as the “Racing Capital of the World.” And just a few miles from the famed Motor Speedway, plans to build the 16 Tech innovation community are rushing forward at breakneck speed.

Over the last year, the state of Indiana has doubled-down on funding for the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), 16 Tech’s anchor tenant and the brainchild of former Eli Lilly and Company Chairman John Lechleiter. IBRI is a model for shared life sciences research and development with potential to span high-tech industries.

As the city of Indianapolis invests in infrastructure supporting 16 Tech’s master plan, a major philanthropic boost was announced in March: The Indy-based Lilly Endowment awarded a $38M grant for trails, parks, and public art across the 60-acre community, including a new bridge connecting it to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the IU School of Medicine.

The Urbanization of Innovation 
The nation’s high-tech terrain used to appear suburban — from the archetypical Silicon Valley garage to sprawling, self-contained corporate campuses surrounded by acres of parking. But times have changed.

“Today, innovation is taking place in urban areas, near research campuses and business centers,” said Bob Coy, a veteran economic and entrepreneurial development expert who took the helm as 16 Tech’s president and CEO last June. “16 Tech can create a critical mass of human capital and R&D capacity in the heart of one of the nation’s leading regions for advanced industries.”

The Brookings Institution — which ranks the Indy region among major metropolitan leaders in cutting-edge manufacturing, life sciences, and information technology employment and output — has also studied “The Rise of Innovation Districts,” finding dozens of examples in cities across the country. But in many ways, 16 Tech offers a unique proposition for advanced industry businesses eager to plug into an urban innovation ecosystem…starting with a thriving community of corporate and academic partners. Read more: Area Development


Job Openings in #Chamberworld -

Hollywood (CA) Chamber of Commerce - President & CEO Position- Salary: $185,000+

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.

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BACKGROUND INFORMATION - The Chamber’s Mission - The Mission of the 
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance the business, cultural and civic well-being of Hollywood. To accomplish this mission, the Chamber will act at the local, state, and federal levels of government to develop and support specific proposals for action, and oppose legislative and regulatory efforts that do not support these principles. More Information: Chamber of Commerce Daily News



Executive Director
Fulton County Chamber of Commerce - Rochester, IN

JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director serves as chief executive officer for the Board of Directors of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce charged with implementing the policies and programs of the Chamber. The Executive Director is administratively responsible to and reports directly to the Board.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors to carry out the work of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce.
a. Ensures that the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and the officers are kept fully informed of the conditions and operations of the Chamber on all important factors influencing them; attends all meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee
b. Plans, formulates, and recommends for the approval of the Board of Directors basic policies and programs that will further the objectives of the Chamber.
c. Develops for the purpose of day-to-day administration specific policies, procedures, and programs to implement the general policies established by the Board of Directors; adheres to goals, policies, procedures and by-laws
d. Provides the necessary liaison and staff support to Board committee chairs and to committee members to enable them to properly perform their functions; sees that committee decisions and recommendations are submitted to the Board for approval
e. Executes such contracts, grants, and commitments as may be authorized by the Board of Directors, or by established policies, Read more:
Job Openings in #chamberworld - Special Report Week of June 11th



Membership Sales Representative:
Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce

Job Description

The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of over 600 business enterprises, civic organizations, education institutions and individuals. It is a partner of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance whose vision is to foster economic prosperity for Kokomo and Howard County through new investment, population growth, and the continued success of our area’s current businesses and residents.

Job Title: Membership Sales Representative
Division: Membership
Reports To: Greater Kokomo Chamber Manager
Wage: Base plus commission

Position Responsibilities:
·         Contact, acquire and sell new Chamber memberships
·         Schedule appointments and personal visits with prospects
·         Achieve budgeted revenue goals
·         Comfortable with outside sales duties and responsibilities

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Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your chamber publication or map proposal, contact Town Square Chamber Proposal


Top Five Daily Postings in the last month at Midwest Chamber of Commerce Daily – click below to go there or Google search “Chamber of Commerce Daily News – John Dussman blog”

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Last Month’s Stories -

Jack Russell to Become Chief Operating Officer of OneZone
Lt. Governor tells Goshen crowd that attracting workers is priority Kokomo Tribune
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce team up - Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce, 219.769.8180,

#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotations: (Cheer Up!)
“If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it." -Max Lucado

United Collection Bureau’s new call center in southern Indiana to create 600 jobs Lane Report
3rd Annual Michigan City Community Job Fair Welcomes a Huge Turnout LaPorte County Life
Greater LaPorte Chamber: Disney Institute - Disney's Approach to Business Excellence
Plymouth Chamber Business Connections Plymouth Chamber
Special Luncheon - VEDC & Valpo Chamber - Indiana Secretary of Commerce Valpo Chamber
iCea iDea…Increasing Revenue - teresa@dekalbchamberpartnership.com
Four Hamilton County Mayors Meet on One Stage at All-County Chamber Luncheon www.onezonecommerce.com or 317.436.465.
South Bend Regional Chamber Storytime: Program gives children in St. Joseph County free books ABC 57

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John Dussman



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