#BestChamber practices: (Laughter is the Best Medicine) How to go VIRAL on Social Media, or What Flavors Would You Pair Together? #pringles #wine #wichitafalls #walmart #viralnews
Henry Florsheim
For those of you posting pics of great landscapes or asking questions of your members to get good reach on Facebook, here's a strategy we recently employed:
1. Have one of your citizens get caught riding a motorized scooter in the Walmart parking lot at 6:30 AM while drinking wine out of a Pringles can.
2. Have the story run on local media.
3. Have story go viral after being picked up by national media.
4. Have friends from all over the world contact Chamber staff making fun of us.
5. Post meme about the wonderful combination of wine and Pringles.
6. Let the engagement begin.
1. Have one of your citizens get caught riding a motorized scooter in the Walmart parking lot at 6:30 AM while drinking wine out of a Pringles can.
2. Have the story run on local media.
3. Have story go viral after being picked up by national media.
4. Have friends from all over the world contact Chamber staff making fun of us.
5. Post meme about the wonderful combination of wine and Pringles.
6. Let the engagement begin.
Apparently, it was a thing before it was a Thing!
Which flavors would you pair together?
#pringles #wine #wichitafalls #walmart #viralnews
-via Frank J. Kenny’s ChamberPros group at www.FrankJKenny.com
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Seeking Nominations for The Regional 30 Under 40 Recognizing Young Leaders who Impact the West Suburban Region
The West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WSCCI) is excited to announce the search for the next class of The Regional 30 Under 40. This initiative identifies 30 individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the region. Committed to its mission of building a vibrant community of thriving businesses who understand the greater good of our communities, the WSCCI will recognize these 30 individuals on May 16, 2019 at the Brookfield Zoo. Nominations are being accepted until February 22, 2019. “Last year, in our inaugural year, we received more than 50 nominations and hosted a fabulous, sold-out event in May where these individuals were recognized,” said WSCCI President & CEO, Suzi Wirtz, IOM. “Many of last year’s recipients immediately became involved with the WSCCI, attending and leading events as well as serving on committees, which was one of our goals, that is, to engage future leaders in their communities and the Chamber.” The continued success of a regional Chamber depends, in part, on a commitment to identify and promote future leaders, which in turn assists in maintaining a vibrant community of thriving businesses. Candidates for The Regional 30 Under 40 must live or work in one of the WSCCI’s nine communities, be under 40 on or before May 1, have passion for their company’s mission and culture, exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate significant contributions to the region. They will be selected by a group of experienced professionals from the WSCCI’s current leadership, Top Tier members and past recipients. The next group of impactful young professionals will be announced in March and will be honored at the May 16th evening celebration. Membership in the WSCCI is not required in order to be nominated. Only one presenting sponsor will be chosen this year; that organization will receive the following benefits: logo placed on each winner’s crystal award, full-page ad in the onsite program, logo on all marketing materials, including social media, logo on display at the event and 10 tickets to the event. For more information and detailed criteria, visit WSCCI.org. Nomination forms can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGLKYRY ### WSCCI is the collective voice of the region’s business community, advocating pro-business initiatives and public policy on a state and local level. Economic prosperity is driven by promoting the thriving business climate, geographical preference, and demographic diversity of the region. The vast resources within our membership are leveraged by encouraging innovation and the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunity for the benefit of the entire community. Learn more about WSCCI at WSCCI.org. For more information, contact at suziw@wscci.org
2019 PRIORITIES: Attracting industry, downtown businesses among EMBDC priorities
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.
SBA Deadline for Indiana Small Businesses to Apply for Working Capital Loans for the Feb. /March 2018 Severe Storms and Flooding is Feb. 5
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Indiana that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives; small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by the severe storms and flooding Feb. 14 – March 4, 2018.
“Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-Interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the Feb. 5,”said Kem Fleming, director of SBA Field Operations Center East.
Low-interest disaster loans are available in the following counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clinton, Crawford, Dearborn, Dubois, Elkhart, Floyd, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Harrison, Howard, Jasper, Jefferson, Jennings, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Marshall, Miami, Newton, Noble, Ohio, Perry, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Ripley, Scott, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, Wabash, Warrick, Washington, Whitley and White in Indiana; Cook, Kankakee and Will in Illinois; Boone, Carroll, Daviess, Gallatin, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Jefferson, Meade, Oldham and Trimble in Kentucky; Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph in Michigan; Butler and Hamilton in Ohio.
Working capital disaster loans up to $2 million are available at 3.58 percent for small businesses, and 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. The loans are intended to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other expenses that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. To be considered for this assistance, eligible entities need to apply by the deadline.
Survivors may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.
Businesses may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 5, 2019.
Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov
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.
Oshkosh Chamber: Economic Outlook Breakfast Feb 12
2 N. Main St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
What’s in store for the economy in 2019? That’s the question economist Brian Beaulieu will answer when he speaks at the 2019 Economic Outlook Breakfast sponsored by Ganther Construction | Architecture. Beaulieu will review what happened in 2018 and provide his economic outlook for the future, along with advice to individuals and business owners. Mark your calendars for the breakfast on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:15 a.m. at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. with breakfast and the presentation to follow.
The cost is $45 per person or $325 for a corporate table of eight for Chamber members. A corporate table of eight for Non-Chamber members is $425. Single seat registration $45 for members and is $55 for non-members. Registration opens November 16, 2018.
Open registration until Feb 11, 2019
Member Price: $45.00
Non-member Price: $55.00
Northern Virginia Chamber Announces Fourth and Final Round of Companies Selected to the First-Ever Greater Washington i-LIST
CONTACT: Elaine Gilligan, Director, Marketing & Communication, egilligan@novachamber.org 703-752-7521
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce: LUNCH MOB
Join us Wednesday, January 16th any time 11:30am - 1:00pm at
Buffalo Wild Wings
770 N Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
This is an informal, fun meet-up. No agenda. No speakers. Just show up, order yourself some lunch and enjoy! Bring some of your coworkers or staff with you. You don't even have to sit down. Order to go! But, be sure to mention that you are a fellow Member of the OACC so they really feel the love and support from their Chamber family! More information: Orion Area Chamber
-via Frank J. Kenny’s ChamberPros group at www.FrankJKenny.com
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Seeking Nominations for The Regional 30 Under 40 Recognizing Young Leaders who Impact the West Suburban Region
The West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WSCCI) is excited to announce the search for the next class of The Regional 30 Under 40. This initiative identifies 30 individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the region. Committed to its mission of building a vibrant community of thriving businesses who understand the greater good of our communities, the WSCCI will recognize these 30 individuals on May 16, 2019 at the Brookfield Zoo. Nominations are being accepted until February 22, 2019. “Last year, in our inaugural year, we received more than 50 nominations and hosted a fabulous, sold-out event in May where these individuals were recognized,” said WSCCI President & CEO, Suzi Wirtz, IOM. “Many of last year’s recipients immediately became involved with the WSCCI, attending and leading events as well as serving on committees, which was one of our goals, that is, to engage future leaders in their communities and the Chamber.” The continued success of a regional Chamber depends, in part, on a commitment to identify and promote future leaders, which in turn assists in maintaining a vibrant community of thriving businesses. Candidates for The Regional 30 Under 40 must live or work in one of the WSCCI’s nine communities, be under 40 on or before May 1, have passion for their company’s mission and culture, exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate significant contributions to the region. They will be selected by a group of experienced professionals from the WSCCI’s current leadership, Top Tier members and past recipients. The next group of impactful young professionals will be announced in March and will be honored at the May 16th evening celebration. Membership in the WSCCI is not required in order to be nominated. Only one presenting sponsor will be chosen this year; that organization will receive the following benefits: logo placed on each winner’s crystal award, full-page ad in the onsite program, logo on all marketing materials, including social media, logo on display at the event and 10 tickets to the event. For more information and detailed criteria, visit WSCCI.org. Nomination forms can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGLKYRY ### WSCCI is the collective voice of the region’s business community, advocating pro-business initiatives and public policy on a state and local level. Economic prosperity is driven by promoting the thriving business climate, geographical preference, and demographic diversity of the region. The vast resources within our membership are leveraged by encouraging innovation and the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunity for the benefit of the entire community. Learn more about WSCCI at WSCCI.org. For more information, contact at suziw@wscci.org
2019 PRIORITIES: Attracting industry, downtown businesses among EMBDC priorities
The Meridian Star invited some community leaders to write about their top three priorities for 2019. Today's column is from Bill Hannah, president and CEO of the East Mississippi Development Corporation.
Being the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Organization for Lauderdale County is quite an honor.
We represent, and serve, over 500 businesses and industries in our immediate area. We are blessed with great “neighbors” in surrounding counties who understand and believe in the “power of regionalism.”
2019 EMBDC Priorities
There are multiple initiatives ongoing at EMBDC for the benefit of our community and members (some are well-planned, some are still evolving).
One definite priority is to complete the development work at the I-20/59 Industrial Park. If you’ve driven by that area you’ve noticed quite a bit of change over the past 3-4 months. There’s still work to complete, but once the development is finished the landscape of the industrial park will literally be changed. The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors have taken the lead on this and we’re now working with the City of Meridian to re-route a road that dissects this property.
A second priority is to fully engage our downtown businesses and work toward an effective, coordinated Main Street Organization. There are issues remaining but the need for one organization to shoulder the administration of this effort seems fairly fundamental. EMBDC could be that organization or there may be another one that makes sense.
Lastly, in addition to the development work at the industrial park, we continue to focus on establishing a “best in class” existing industry program, led by existing industry executives. Along these same lines of growing jobs and growing better jobs, we’re also pursuing new industry opportunities that best fit our area. Read more: Meridian Star
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.
SBA Deadline for Indiana Small Businesses to Apply for Working Capital Loans for the Feb. /March 2018 Severe Storms and Flooding is Feb. 5
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Indiana that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives; small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by the severe storms and flooding Feb. 14 – March 4, 2018.
“Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-Interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the Feb. 5,”said Kem Fleming, director of SBA Field Operations Center East.
Low-interest disaster loans are available in the following counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clinton, Crawford, Dearborn, Dubois, Elkhart, Floyd, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Harrison, Howard, Jasper, Jefferson, Jennings, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Marshall, Miami, Newton, Noble, Ohio, Perry, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Ripley, Scott, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, Wabash, Warrick, Washington, Whitley and White in Indiana; Cook, Kankakee and Will in Illinois; Boone, Carroll, Daviess, Gallatin, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Jefferson, Meade, Oldham and Trimble in Kentucky; Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph in Michigan; Butler and Hamilton in Ohio.
Working capital disaster loans up to $2 million are available at 3.58 percent for small businesses, and 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. The loans are intended to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other expenses that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. To be considered for this assistance, eligible entities need to apply by the deadline.
Survivors may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.
Businesses may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 5, 2019.
Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov
Covington County 2017-2018 Chamber of Commerce Community Map
The Covington County Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the Covington County Chamber today! Thanks to Marie Shoemake and her team for their help and direction putting this together!
Oshkosh Chamber: Economic Outlook Breakfast Feb 12
Date & Time: Feb 12, 2019 - 7:15 am - 9:30 am
Location: Oshkosh Convention Center2 N. Main St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
What’s in store for the economy in 2019? That’s the question economist Brian Beaulieu will answer when he speaks at the 2019 Economic Outlook Breakfast sponsored by Ganther Construction | Architecture. Beaulieu will review what happened in 2018 and provide his economic outlook for the future, along with advice to individuals and business owners. Mark your calendars for the breakfast on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:15 a.m. at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. with breakfast and the presentation to follow.
The cost is $45 per person or $325 for a corporate table of eight for Chamber members. A corporate table of eight for Non-Chamber members is $425. Single seat registration $45 for members and is $55 for non-members. Registration opens November 16, 2018.
Open registration until Feb 11, 2019
Member Price: $45.00
Non-member Price: $55.00
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Northern Virginia Chamber Announces Fourth and Final Round of Companies Selected to the First-Ever Greater Washington i-LIST
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) today announced the next list of companies selected to be on the Greater Washington i-LIST.
The i-LIST identifies the organizations across Greater Washington that introduce new methods, ideas, and products to improve our lives and challenge the status quo. Members of the i-LIST are revealed over the course of a year, culminating in a countdown of the top 10 companies at the i-LIST Awards, a high octane celebration of this region’s innovation and entrepreneurial community.
The Northern Virginia Chamber congratulates the fourth and final list of companies named to the i-LIST:
- 4Wave
- Airside Mobile, Inc.
- Armory Technologies
- Blackboard
- Cava
- Common Curriculum
- Danaher
- FireEye
- KEYW
- LookingGlass
- Monumental Sports & Entertainment
- Palo Alto Networks
- ViewLift Inc.
- ThinkFoodGroup
- Volkswagen Group of America
Companies named to the i-LIST are chosen by an independent selection committee.
In May 2019, the region’s most innovative companies will be celebrated and the top 10 will be revealed at the i-LIST Awards. Event details will be announced at a later date.
To learn more about the Greater Washington i-LIST Awards visit our website.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Stacy Stathopoulos SStathopoulos@NOVAChamber.org, 703.752.7508
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce: LUNCH MOB
Join us Wednesday, January 16th any time 11:30am - 1:00pm at
Buffalo Wild Wings
770 N Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
This is an informal, fun meet-up. No agenda. No speakers. Just show up, order yourself some lunch and enjoy! Bring some of your coworkers or staff with you. You don't even have to sit down. Order to go! But, be sure to mention that you are a fellow Member of the OACC so they really feel the love and support from their Chamber family! More information: Orion Area Chamber
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