Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce moves forward with merger
About a month of after they decided to explore the possibilities of merging with Elevate Rapid City, Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce board voted Thursday, to move forward with the merger."This will be a different way to approach economic development and business retention," said Linda Rabe, president of Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce. "We've got main pillars that we want to really focus on and that's workforce development and getting some new employees and jobs in town also to focus on Ellsworth Air Force Base, the retention and expansion of that. So it gets us all together working on the same issues which I think there will be a lot of energy and synergy and it should be exciting."
Pending thorough review and legal counsel, there is not a date set for when the merger will be complete. Mayor Steve Allender has pledged $2 million dollars to the new venture over a 5 year period, pending on council approval. See more: KOTA TV
Marion Chamber: Lunch & Learn January 2019: Lead Like a Girl
Wednesday, January 30
11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street
Classroom 1
Marion , IL 62959
UNITED STATES
11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Heartland Regional Medical Center
3333 West DeYoung Street
Classroom 1
Marion , IL 62959
UNITED STATES
Eat, learn, discuss & grow! Raise your leadership and connect with others in a fun learning environment!
The Marion Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn each month as part of the Leadership Marion program, sponsored by Heartland Regional Medical Center. Admission is $15 per Marion Chamber member ($20 for non-Chamber). Lunch and drinks provided courtesy of Heartland Regional Medical Center. Contact the Marion Chamber at (618) 997-6311 or director@marionillinois.com to secure your seat or for more information.
This month's Lunch & Learn will be held on January 30th from noon - 1 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1&4.This Month's Topic: LEAD Like A Girl
Join special guests Loretta Graham and Kim Vrooman of the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois as they share with us their passion for empowering over 10,000 girls and 3,700 adult volunteers in our region.
Loretta is the 2018 Live2Lead Transformational Leader and CEO of the Girl Scouts of S.I. Kim is Director of Communications for Girl Scouts. Their experience will inspire you to be a leader who builds courage, confidence, and character among those you serve.
In a brief amount of time, you will receive the best leadership principles, interact with other growing leaders, and discuss how to apply effective practices to your organization. After each Lunch & Learn, you will walk away with at least one mind changing idea that will create a desire for motivation and self-improvement. This is the perfect professional development opportunity to increase levels of influence and potential in yourself and in the teams you lead.
Facilitator: Russell Williams, Certified Leadership and Personal Growth Coach, Speaker, and Teacher. For more information, visit EmpowermentMentor.com/RussellWilliams
Click Here to Register
Virginia Peninsula Valentines Day Luncheon: Loving Who You Are and What You Do
This Valentine’s Day, join the VA Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to hear how 3 rising female community leaders use pivoting in their work to discover hidden growth opportunities in the communities they serve as well as in themselves.
Thursday, February 14, 2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
(Lunch & Check-In 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
(Lunch & Check-In 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Danielle Cronin
Mission Advancement Manager
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Roze Merditaj
Branch Manager
Fulton Bank*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Branch Manager
Fulton Bank*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Nina Ullrich
Marketing, Media Relations Specialist
PBMares, LLP*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Moderated by:
Michele Benson
Chief Development Officer
The Boys & Girls Club*Click here for Speaker's Bio
Chief Development Officer
The Boys & Girls Club*Click here for Speaker's Bio
TICKETS $25 • SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Location:
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Lakefront Plaza
21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100
Hampton, VA 23666
Location:
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Lakefront Plaza
21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100
Hampton, VA 23666
Click HERE to view the event flyer
Click HERE to view sponsorship opportunities
For more information, contact Suzy Johnson at
sjohnson@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8160
IACCE 2018 Chamber of the Year Jefferson County Chamber Community Guide
The Jefferson County Chamber Community Guide is available at the chamber of commerce today! Thank you to Philip "Mike" Beard 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.
#BestChamber practices: (member marketing)-Chamber of Manitowoc County: Tuesday Tidbits
Tuesday Tidbits Guidelines
Every Tuesday, The Chamber of Manitowoc County sends out an email with the subject line “Tuesday Tidbits”. As a Chamber member you are welcome to submit a short message (85 words or less) that we will share with our membership. There is a limit of one per company per week. Tidbits will be published consecutively for a maximum of two weeks. Another great value-added marketing tool available to you at no cost.
Here’s how to do it…
- Please submit weekly messages by Monday at 12:00 p.m.
- Tidbits submissions should be 85 words or less
- There is a limit of one per company per week
- Can run two consecutive weeks if indicated. If you wish to run the tidbit for a longer duration, the wording should be changed every two weeks and re-submitted.
- Text only accepted – no PDFs or other flyer formats.
- Messages must be submitted to tuesdaytidbits@chambermanitowoccounty.org, with “Tuesday Tidbits” in your email subject line. Emailing your submission to any other email address does not guarantee inclusion.
Large Ad Space
- 3×4 inch ad space at the top of Tuesday Tidbits publication.
- $50 per ad space reserved.
- Reserve your spot by emailing callie@chambermanitowoccounty.org
- Include tidbit, web link and ad when submitting.
Photos/Logos
- 5 inch business logo or photo included next to your tidbit.
- $25 per week.
- Each week submit the logo or photo you would like to appear next to your tidbit.
- This is not an ad space, only photos and logos can be submitted.
More information: The Chamber of Manitowoc County
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2018-2019 Business Directory and Resource Guide
The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2018-2019 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Bob McKenna, Suzy Johnson 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.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Wins the Gateways for Growth Challenge
New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America have selected the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) to receive a Gateways for Growth award in the third year of the initiative. Launched in December 2015, the Gateways for Growth Challenge is a competitive opportunity for local communities to receive tailored research, direct technical assistance, and matching grants from New American Economy and Welcoming America to develop concrete strategies to integrate immigrants, foster economic growth, and promote inclusion for all residents. This year’s awardees, alongside the NKY Chamber include:
· Bowling Green, Kentucky
· Cedar Rapids, Iowa
· Charlotte, North Carolina
· Flint, Michigan
· Grand Rapids, Michigan
· Lexington, Kentucky
· Lowell, Massachusetts
· Memphis, Tennessee
· Roanoke, Virginia
· San Antonio, Texas
· Toledo-Lucas County, Ohio
· Wayne County, Michigan
The new Gateways for Growth cohort demonstrate a commitment to develop concrete strategies that ensure all residents have access to the tools and support they need to succeed and contribute to their communities, and to highlight the contributions immigrants are already making locally. As of 2017, approximately 12,034 immigrants lived in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, according to the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (NKY Tri-Ed).
“The facts prove it—cities that embrace immigration as a growth strategy reap the benefits,” said John Feinblatt, President of New American Economy. “The Gateways for Growth Challenge spurs more local leaders to step up and make immigration a centerpiece of their economic agenda.”
Awardees receive a combination of research, technical assistance, and matching grants from New American Economy and Welcoming America to support the development of welcoming strategies. The NKY Chamber received a matching grant of $12,500 from New American Economy and the matching grant dollars of $12,500 from Duke Energy for a total of $25,000.Gateways for Growth also serves as a network in which local communities can learn from each other and share best practices.
The NKY Chamber, through the GROW NKY initiative, will utilize the $25,000 grant to develop a multi-sector strategic plan on immigrant integration that aligns existing efforts throughout the region to create a comprehensive, integrative approach centered on the three northernmost Kentucky counties. Partners in the grant include Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, Duke Energy, Gateway Community and Technical College and Catholic Charities of Louisville, Kentucky - Office for Refugees.
“Welcoming America is delighted to be working with a growing number of local leaders like these that are fueling a movement of inclusion, recognizing that communities are more cohesive and more prosperous when everyone who lives there feels like they belong. Gateways for Growth is an important opportunity for local governments, business, and civil society to come together to develop the plans, programs, and policies to promote a welcoming home for all,” said Rachel Peric, Executive Director of Welcoming America. Read more: River City News
The Troy Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Celebrating 60 years of growth for both the Chamber and the city it serves.
2019 marks the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s 60th Anniversary. Established in 1959, the Chamber is proud and appreciative of the longevity it has held within the business community of Troy, MI. It has spent 60 years helping the Troy business community grow and in turn their growth has led businesses to give back to the community which strengthens the economy. When Edward Rusin first founded the Chamber in 1959 there were fewer than 100 businesses in Troy and today the area boasts 6,146.
This year will be a chance for the Chamber to look back at its history within the community and continue to enhance its program to best serve its members. In 60 years, the names and faces of the Chamber may have changed, but it’s focus hasn’t - providing our members unique opportunities that are meant to grow their business.
“Troy Chamber is as relevant to the business community today as it was in 1959,” says Ara Topouzian, President & CEO of the Troy Chamber. “Serving our members to help them grow their business has been our main directive for the past 60 years. I look forward to celebrating our year-long birthday with our members!”
The Troy Chamber will be celebrating its 60th anniversary all year-long and asks that its members join in! Whether it be through following the Chambers social media platforms or by attending one of the 70+ events the Chamber offers. 2019 will showcase new Chamber programming along with some new events throughout the year. Events that are grander yet remain focused on offering networking opportunities that allow members face-to-face interaction which leads to stronger relationships.
For more information call 248-641-8151 or e-mail: theteam@troychamber.com.
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber: Get ready for car show, Mardi Gras mashup
Nancy Eckerle seeks to retain at-large council seat
Nancy Eckerle, executive director of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, has announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for an at-large seat on the Jasper Common Council in 2019.
She currently holds the at-large position and previously served on the council, representing District 5, from 1996 to 1999.
“I have worked very hard in any job that I have undertaken,” said Eckerle, 61. “The Chamber of Commerce and City Council positions have given me the opportunity to serve my community in many ways. When I see a need, I am able to develop goals and objectives, seek collaborators and see the task to its realization. Jasper is moving forward in a progressive way. We are a true business center and a hub of activity. I want to continue to be an active part of this growth and development and I know that I can help accomplish goals in a positive way.”
Eckerle is the president of the Jasper Strassenfest Inc. Board of Directors, is a board member of Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition and also serves on the city’s Board of Public Works. She is also on the board of the Dubois County Substance Abuse Council, a group she co-founded.
Eckerle organizes the Summer Riverwalk Concert Series, Jasper’s O’Tannenbaum Days and the Patoka 2000 Beautification Project. She also was instrumental in organizing the Women Empowering Women leadership program for Dubois County.
Eckerle is a member of the city’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Mission Committee, Jasper Strassenfest Committee, Greater Downtown Jasper Business Association, Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding School Board, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Executives Association and the Cathedral Health Care Center Advisory Board.
She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She is a 1976 graduate of Jasper High School and earned degrees in social work from Vincennes University and Indiana State University. She has been with the Jasper Chamber since 1987.
Eckerle received a Young Hoosier Award from the Indiana Jaycees in 1993. In 2012, she was a nominee for the Athena Leadership Award and in 2015, she was named the recipient of the award by the Rotary Club of Jasper.
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Executive Association made her a Certified Professional in 2013. She was chosen in 2018 to be an Alumni of Distinction at Jasper High School. Read more: Dubois County Herald
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