Thursday, June 28, 2018

Chamber Executive Wisconsin Digest June, 2018 - Greater Green Bay Chamber Named Finalist for National Award


Chamber Executive Wisconsin Digest 
June, 2018



Greater Green Bay Chamber Named Finalist for National Award

Green Bay, Wis.­- (June 18, 2018) – The Greater Green Bay Chamber has been named a finalist for the 2018 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive.

The award is the most prestigious and competitive recognition presented annually by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association of more than 8,000 professionals from 1,300 chambers, including 93 of the top 100 U.S. metro areas.

The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers have in their communities. Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as education, transportation, business development and quality of life.

Chamber of the Year winners will be announced at the 2018 ACCE Annual Convention in Des Moines, Iowa. 

“Wow! What an honor to have the Greater Green Bay Chamber named as one of the best chambers of commerce in the entire country. Congratulations goes out from the chamber board to our President & CEO Laurie Radke and her team for their unrelenting focus and passion to strengthen member businesses by enhancing economic and workforce development, resulting in improved quality of life in the Greater Green Bay community,” stated Craig Aderhold, chairman of the chamber board and EVP head of commercial banking
for Wisconsin Bank and Trust. 

Chambers interested in competing for the award first must qualify by participating in a vigorous multi-stage process. Organizations entering the Chamber of the Year competition must meet minimum thresholds in at least three of five key performance areas, including net revenue and assets, membership account retention, and membership dollar retention.

Qualifying for Chamber of the Year is a rigorous process. Chambers compete based on meeting key performance criteria on the ACCE Annual Operations Survey. Qualifying chambers enter the competition with a written application addressing all aspects of organizational operation and programmatic work. Applications are scored by peer chamber executives to determine finalists. Winners are selected from among finalists based on an in-person interview before a panel of experienced chamber professionals.

This year's competition drew numerous entries from chambers throughout the U.S and Canada. To ensure the fairest competition, applicants are grouped into five categories based on: annual revenue, membership, area population and other factors. Contact: Niina Baum, marketing communications manager, 920-593-3423 or nbaum@greatergbc.org


New nonstop flights could bring investment and talent to Madison


Make no mistake, the daily nonstop flights between Madison and San Francisco, starting June 7, will save you time and possibly money on your next trip to the Bay Area. But that’s not why local business leaders are hailing the new direct route by United Airlines as a couple years in the making.

“I’ve had people say to me, ‘Great, you’ve saved me a couple hours.’ And other people tell me that having to get a [connecting] flight from Denver isn’t that bad,” says Zach Brandon, president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Make no mistake, the daily nonstop flights between Madison and San Francisco, starting June 7, will save you time and possibly money on your next trip to the Bay Area. But that’s not why local business leaders are hailing the new direct route by United Airlines as a coup years in the making.

“But this isn’t about Madison finding San Francisco. This is about San Francisco finding Madison,” he says.

While Madison’s reputation builds as a growing technology center, Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area firmly occupy the epicenter for the nation’s tech industry and venture capital firms.
Some $30 billion or 44 percent of venture capital in the U.S. is invested in startups in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. That has resulted in the reluctance of venture capitalists there to consider backing startups elsewhere.

San Francisco is the 15th nonstop destination from the Dane County Regional Airport, albeit the first West Coast city. But Brandon says San Francisco was “the one” Madison officials were seeking. “This is the singular destination that can make a measurable impact on Madison’s economy,” Brandon says.

According to airport officials, the daily United flight from Madison to San Francisco will generate annually more than $622,000 in airport revenue, almost $1.4 million in visitor spending in the Madison area and $116,000 in airfare savings for passengers. Read more: Madison Magazine



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! 

























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Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation awards five $2,500.00 scholarships


The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded five $2,500.00 scholarships to students who were chosen based on positive character, leadership skills, academic excellence, community involvement and future aspirations.
Scholarship presentations will take place at the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on July 31 at The Club at Strawberry Creek.
The foundation was formed in 1994 with the purpose to provide college scholarships to Kenosha County high school students. The 2018 scholarship recipients include:
Willem Fellman, of Bradford High School, representing chamber member Johnson Bank, who plans to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison to study entrepreneurship.
Kadie Kraabel, of Indian Trail High School, representing chamber member Aurora Health Care, who plans to attend UW-Madison to study instrumental music education. Read more: Kenosha Area News



The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Map is available at the chamber today ! Thanks to Jennifer Andreas and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
























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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


Chamber partnership: ‘Real Resources’ session offered Wednesday in Neenah


The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Fox Cities Chamber, Fox Cities Regional Partnership, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation have partnered to offer Real Resources for Manufacturers. The program will be 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Best Western Premiere Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah.

Better understand the range of resources available to grow your business, including local and state low-interest loan programs and a new productivity tool available from WEDC and WMEP called the Total Productivity Initiative. TPI helps benchmark your company's performance and provides a roadmap to improve the factors in your business that will result in measurable financial results.

Representatives will take questions after the presentation, and then will be available for networking.

The event is free, but registration is requested at http://join.inwisconsin.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=335484&. Source: Appleton Post Crescent


From the ACCE weekly "from chambers, for chambers": 

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Just like the Nashville Area Chamber, we love our members. And we love the unique way #NashChamber staff puts their members in the spotlight. 
Check out this Facebook post for creative inspiration on how you can use social media to showcase your chamber’s members.

Don't forget to sign up for #ACCE18 in #DSMUSA - here ACCE in DesMoines



The Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce! Thank you to Bob Moses and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! 























Dozens of Wisconsin companies give millions in raises, bonuses, because of federal tax reform

More than 30 companies in Wisconsin have given raises and bonuses to their employees, donated to local charities, invested in new equipment, hired new employees, enhanced benefit packages, and reduced rates, all citing the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act that President Donald Trump signed into law last December.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created an interactive tax map and Americans for Tax Reform compiled a comprehensive list of businesses giving raises, bonuses, and other savings to employees and customers in Wisconsin. The U.S. Treasury Department projects that the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act will result in 90 percent of wage earners receiving higher take-home pay.

Tax reform unleashed “a new era of growth for the American economy,” the chamber said. It notes that business leaders are already “investing back into their companies, rewarding their employees, and hiring more American workers.” Read more: Watchdog.org


New Richmond Chamber Fun Fest June 12-15: Sponsorship Opportunities


Beverage Sponsor $1000 (limit 3) - SOLD OUT!

Presenting Sponsor $1000 (limit 1)
Facebook Live video during Fun Fest w/your business/organization
Verbal Recognition before bands play on Friday & Saturday night
Verbal Recognition during Fun Fest Parade
Banner at the Entrance of Fun Fest Food and Beer Garden
Recognition on Chamber Website, Facebook and eNews
Complimentary Business Booth
Carnival Ride Tickets
Free Parade Entry

Gold Sponsor $500 (limit 2)
Verbal Recognition before bands play on Friday & Saturday night
Verbal Recognition during Fun Fest Parade
Banner at the Fun Fest Tent
Recognition on Chamber Website, Facebook and eNews
Complimentary Business Booth
Free Parade Entry

Silver Sponsor $250 (limit 4)
Banner at the Fun Fest Tent
Recognition on Chamber Website, Facebook and eNews
Complimentary Business Booth
Free Parade Entry

Parade Sponsor $250 (limit 2)
Verbal Recognition during Fun Fest Parade
Free Parade Entry with Priority Placement
Banner at the parade Announcers Stand
Four Reserved seats at the parade Announcers Stand
Recognition on Chamber Website, Facebook and eNews

Downtown Shuttle Sponsor $100 (limit 2)
This pays for the FREE downtown shuttle on Friday and Saturday night from the Fun Fest tent to support downtown businesses and give safe rides.
Verbal Recognition before bands play on Friday & Saturday night
Banner at the Fun Fest Tent
Recognition on Chamber Website, Facebook and eNews



Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce introduces new administrative coordinator


The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Carol Pringle as administrative coordinator. Pringle was born and raised in Ohio and attended the University of Ohio-Akron. She lived in Illinois for the past 22 years with her husband and two children.

Pringle worked as a professional photographer for 10 years and then she worked at Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce for the last three and a half years as community outreach coordinator before moving to Sheboygan.

For more details, visit their website https://www.sheboygan.org. Read more: Sheboygan Press 



South Suburban  Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory  

The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Guide & Business Directory   is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Barbara Wesener 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.


Sioux Falls Development Foundation names Bob Mundt new CEO

The Sioux Falls Development Foundation has named its next president and CEO.

Bob Mundt, president and CEO of Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce in Appleton, Wisconsin, will step into the role at the economic development foundation mid-July.

"With over 25 years of economic development experience, Bob Mundt has the energy, the background and the expertise to continue the Development Foundation’s mission to grow our economy,” said Bob Thimjon, board chairman of the Development Foundation, in a news release. “He understands the challenges of building our workforce, helping existing businesses expand and recruiting new companies to our region. His leadership will serve our organization and community well in the years ahead.”

The Fox Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce, a combined chamber and economic development organization, serves four cities and a number of smaller communities in a three-county area about 30 miles south of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Read more: 
Argus-Leader


TIF money could fix Janesville's housing shortage, developers say
To solve Janesville’s housing shortage, two real estate developers encouraged the city to consider using tax increment financing to spark new residential activity.
That suggestion was one of the biggest takeaways from Wednesday’s community housing and development forum. The city and Forward Janesville co-sponsored the event at the Pontiac Convention Center.
The forum, which drew about 75 people, explored the city’s need for multiple types of housing. It included a small-group brainstorming session, but when the event ran long, organizers decided to table the groups’ sharing of ideas for another date.
During an opening panel, Hovde Properties President Mike Slavish said developers are disinclined to build here because rents are so low. In downtown Madison, where Hovde is based, rents run between $2 and $2.50 per square foot.
In Janesville, that number is about 87 cents. But construction costs are generally the same between the cities, so it’s tough for developers to see a return on their investment—unless they’re receiving some sort of public incentive, he said.
Slavish proposed a pay-as-you-go TIF deal. The landowner would pay taxes, and the municipality would return a percentage of that payment, he said.
In Waunakee, Hovde negotiated a deal in which the city returned 85 percent of the project’s tax payment in the first decade after construction, and then 65 percent in years 11 through 20, Slavish said.
“The great thing about that is the municipality spends none of their own money. The developer pays them, and then they kick back a portion of that,” he said. “It’s really a pretty simple structure. It’s utilized by a lot of communities throughout the state of Wisconsin.”
In a particularly strong statement, Brent Dahlstrom of the Iowa-based Echo Development Group said his company likely wouldn’t consider building in a market if that municipality wasn’t willing to provide a financial break. Read more: Gazette Extra



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. Read more: Chamber of Commerce Daily News May 30. 2018


Executive Director- Mosinee Chamber of Commerce
Mosinee Chamber of Commerce - Mosinee, WI
$30,000 - $35,000 a year

Executive Director
Business Location: Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce, Mosinee WI
Status: Full Time
Salary Range- $30,000-$35,000
Benefits Include: Flexible work schedule, paid time off, no other active benefit plan included.
Job Summary:
The Executive Director is the public face of the Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce (MACOC) and has overall responsibility for conducting the day-to-day operations of the organization.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for fulfilling the Chamber's purposes as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and policy decisions of the Board with a very close working relationship with the board President to accomplish the following:
  • Development of MACOC sponsored Community events
  • Budget Development
  • Maintain Membership and Growth
  • Attend meetings and report upon the viability and progress of the Economic Development Committee
  • Liaison with MACOC Members, Members of the Community and Elected Representatives, Allies and Media
  • Personnel Management
  • Marketing/Advertising
  • Delegate to the MACOC staff as necessary to accomplish these tasks and responsibilities.
  • Membership Development:


Event/Visitor Services Coordinator
Stoughton Chamber of Commerce - Stoughton, WI
$38,000 - $45,000 a year

The Event/Visitor Services Coordinator handles the organization of Chamber events, including but not limited to Syttende Mai, Coffee Break Festival, Art Walk Stoughton, Community Expo, Victorian Holiday, Grape Expectations, and the Golf Outing. The Event/Visitor Services Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director, community members, volunteers and visitors. The position is also responsible for marketing the city of Stoughton with a goal of achieving overnight stays in Stoughton as well as encouraging local dining and shopping. This includes promoting area attractions, events, hotels, shops and businesses. The ideal candidate is creative, self-motivated and willing to go “above and beyond” to assist tour coordinators, tourists, salespeople, business owners, staff, board members, and volunteers. Local knowledge is important to the job. Please let us know if you have ties to the Stoughton, WI area. For a full job description, go to www.stoughtonwi.com and click on jobs. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that we do not offer health, dental or retirement benefits. We do offer paid vacation and some schedule flexibility.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $38,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year




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