Replacing Jean Gaines isn't easy for Geneva Chamber of Commerce
The applications are coming in and the interviews have begun. For the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, it means reality has set in and the task of replacing its longtime president is in full swing.
Chamber board members may have been stunned when Jean Gaines announced her upcoming retirement a couple of months ago, but all eyes are now focused on the future.
The chamber is hoping to have the position filled by the end of June, but it won't be an easy task. After all, Gaines has been at the helm of Geneva's business engine for 40 years. Her influence and vision of what Geneva has been and could be have affected virtually every aspect of community life.
But this is to be expected from a community leader who oversaw a chamber of 60 members when first taking on the lead role -- and helped shape it into what it is today as a vibrant business organization with more than 500 members.
"We were much smaller when I first started," Gaines acknowledged. "But I remember going home after my first day (with the board) and thinking, what did I do, and that I would never remember all of that stuff."
She remembered all of it and more over time, though she understands best how it has all unfolded for herself and her chamber colleagues.
"I have had such support from the board and the membership, and I have every confidence they will find the right person and things will move along nicely," Gaines said.
"I would stay on for a time to make it a smooth transition," Gaines said of what will likely become somewhat of a part-time role through part of the summer.
"Fortunately, we have a very seasoned staff in place, so the general public won't see a difference."
Well, maybe not. But just the fact that the city and chamber have taken on far more community events and festivals during Gaines' tenure indicates she knew exactly what kind of setting Geneva offered for its residents and visitors.
"We only did one festival when I first started," Gaines said. That, of course, would be Swedish Days. Since then, the chamber has embraced the Festival of the Vine, the Geneva Arts Fair and the Concours d'Elegance classic car show.
It won't hurt the chamber's confidence in the future in knowing that Gaines plans on staying in Geneva and continuing to be a member of the chamber board for at least another year. She'll also continue her roles with the city's mental health board and the Community Chest.
"I'll still be volunteering in Geneva and living in Geneva," Gaines said.
That's good news for the rest of us. Read more: Daily Herald
The applications are coming in and the interviews have begun. For the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, it means reality has set in and the task of replacing its longtime president is in full swing.
Chamber board members may have been stunned when Jean Gaines announced her upcoming retirement a couple of months ago, but all eyes are now focused on the future.
The chamber is hoping to have the position filled by the end of June, but it won't be an easy task. After all, Gaines has been at the helm of Geneva's business engine for 40 years. Her influence and vision of what Geneva has been and could be have affected virtually every aspect of community life.
But this is to be expected from a community leader who oversaw a chamber of 60 members when first taking on the lead role -- and helped shape it into what it is today as a vibrant business organization with more than 500 members.
"We were much smaller when I first started," Gaines acknowledged. "But I remember going home after my first day (with the board) and thinking, what did I do, and that I would never remember all of that stuff."
She remembered all of it and more over time, though she understands best how it has all unfolded for herself and her chamber colleagues.
"I have had such support from the board and the membership, and I have every confidence they will find the right person and things will move along nicely," Gaines said.
"I would stay on for a time to make it a smooth transition," Gaines said of what will likely become somewhat of a part-time role through part of the summer.
"Fortunately, we have a very seasoned staff in place, so the general public won't see a difference."
Well, maybe not. But just the fact that the city and chamber have taken on far more community events and festivals during Gaines' tenure indicates she knew exactly what kind of setting Geneva offered for its residents and visitors.
"We only did one festival when I first started," Gaines said. That, of course, would be Swedish Days. Since then, the chamber has embraced the Festival of the Vine, the Geneva Arts Fair and the Concours d'Elegance classic car show.
It won't hurt the chamber's confidence in the future in knowing that Gaines plans on staying in Geneva and continuing to be a member of the chamber board for at least another year. She'll also continue her roles with the city's mental health board and the Community Chest.
"I'll still be volunteering in Geneva and living in Geneva," Gaines said.
That's good news for the rest of us. Read more: Daily Herald
Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions - Survey shows growth increased in April and early May
The Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions (CFSBC) Activity Index moved up to +18 from +6, suggesting that growth in economic activity remained at a moderate pace in April and early May. The CFSBC Manufacturing Activity Index increased to +40 from +4, and the CFSBC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index was unchanged at +8.
• Respondents’ outlooks for the U.S. economy for the next six to 12 months improved slightly, and remained optimistic on balance. Respondents with optimistic outlooks highlighted good economic data, the federal tax reform, and increased demand for their firms’ products. Respondents with pessimistic outlooks highlighted elevated policy uncertainty under the current U.S. presidential administration, particularly in regard to trade policy.
• The pace of current hiring slowed some, though respondents’ expectations for the pace of hiring over the next six to 12 months edged up. Both hiring indexes remained in positive territory.
• The pace of current capital spending was unchanged, but respondents’ expectations for the pace of capital spending over the next six to 12 months declined. Both capital spending indexes remained in negative territory.
• The wage cost pressures index decreased, but the nonwage cost pressures index increased. Both cost pressures indexes remained positive. Read more: Chicago Fed
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
Saginaw County Chamber Announces New President/CEO
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, Tim Hausbeck, announced today that the Board has selected a new President/CEO, to succeed Bob VanDeventer, who is retiring July 31, 2018. The Saginaw County Chamber’s new President/CEO will be current Chamber Senior Director of Government Relations Veronica Horn.
Hausbeck stated “Veronica has terrific Chamber experience and tremendous passion for Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. Our Board of Directors was fortunate to have a number of very qualified candidates to interview and we’re excited that Veronica will continue the strong support for business that our members have grown to expect from our Chamber.”
Veronica Horn has 16 years of experience working with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. Prior to her Chamber career, she spent 15 years working with the offices of Congressmen James A. Barcia and Bob Traxler.
Horn will assume the position of President/CEO on August 1, 2018.
Additional Information contact: Nancy Stevenson, nancy@saginawchamber.org , Communications Director
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
Bevin promotes Sunderland to Deputy Chief of Staff
Gov. Matt Bevin, R-Kentucky, has promoted Bryan Sunderland, a former Vice President with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as his Deputy Chief of Staff for policy and legislation.
Sunderland, who had been acting as Bevin’s legislative director, will assume many of the responsibilities formerly held by Adam Meier, who was named Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary on May 17, according to the administration.
“I am sincerely appreciative for the opportunity to serve the Commonwealth in this new capacity,” Sunderland said in a news release. “Our Administration is making historic strides on a number of fronts, and I’m excited to continue our momentum toward making Kentucky the best we can possibly be.”
As Deputy Chief of Staff, Sunderland will take on an expanded role in developing executive branch policy initiatives, while also serving as Legislative Director.
Before joining the Bevin Administration in January of 2016, Sunderland spent 10 years with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as their Senior Vice President of the Chamber’s Public Affairs division. The chamber is consistently one of the top lobbying groups in the commonwealth.
Ellen Adkisson, who has served for the past two sessions as Legislative Assistant under Sunderland, will be promoted to the position of Legislative Liaison for the Governor’s Office, according to the news release. Read more: Spectrum News
Prince William Chamber of Commerce to Host Lunch with Governor Ralph Northam
“We are honored that Governor Northam is coming to Prince William County at the Hylton Performing Arts Center to address our Chamber. We look forward to hearing an update on the state of the economy in the Commonwealth along with the initiatives he intends to tackle during his term as Governor. It is going to be an exciting event and fantastic opportunity to learn about the state of our Commonwealth” said Jim Elliott, Chairman of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you to the following sponsors:
2017/2018 Economic Development Series Sponsors: Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C.; R.W. Murray Co. and The Fauquier Bank
Economic Development Vision Partner: I-66 Express Mobility Partners
Speaker Sponsor: Novant Health UVA Health System
Locale Sponsor - George Mason University, Science & Technology Campus
To register, go to PWChamber.org, or call 703.368.6600.
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