Starkville is proud to serve as one of the host sites for the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Bulldog fans and our friends from South Dakota, Clemson, and Southern University can look forward to great action on the court beginning on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
1883 Smokehouse
Big Buns & More
BIN 612
Casa Bravo
Central Station Grill
City Bagel Café
Harvey’s
Moe’s Original BBQ
Nine-TwentyNine Coffee Bar
Restaurant Tyler
Ruby Tuesday
Slim Chickens
The Biscuit Shop
The Camphouse
Two Brothers Smoked Meats
Dominic Cappello to speak at Rooster Booster this Thursday
Owensboro, Kentucky – Dominic Cappello, New York Times best-selling author, Oprah Winfrey guest, and co-author of the groundbreaking book Anna, Age Eight, will address the crowd of business and community leaders this Thursday, March 28 at the monthly Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster.
Dominic is the co-founder of Safety+Success Communities, a socially-engaged strategic planning non-profit collective, specializing in continuous quality improvement. He leads quality improvement training for leaders in complex agencies like the child welfare systems of NYC, Connecticut and New Mexico. He worked for the NM Department of Health's Epidemiology and Response Division and the NM Protective Services-Research, Assessment and Data Bureau. Dominic was the curator of Santa Fe’s first public TEDx conference showcasing solutions to social challenges in New Mexico. He has a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Language and Communication from Regis University. Dominic is also the creator of the Ten Talks book series on family safety that gained a national audience when he appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
The March 28 Rooster Booster is sponsored by Greenwell Chisholm, who are celebrating the company’s 100-year anniversary.
The cost to attend is $12 for Chamber Members with reservations, $15 for Members with no reservations and $20 for non-members. Make your reservation and pay online at business.chamber.owensboro.com/events or call the Chamber at 270-926-1860 by noon on Wednesday, March 27.
Founded in 1913, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has worked for a century to provide valuable benefits and services to member business and individuals. Today, with a membership base of nearly 1000, the Chamber is a critical partner in community and business development initiatives, serving as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.
For more information, please contact Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber President and CEO, at (270) 926-1860.
City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce 2016/2017 Community Map
The new City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce 2016/2017 Community Map is available at the City of Ridgeland Chamber today! Thanks to Linda Bynum, Sandy Baas 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.
#BestChamber practices: Geneva Chamber: Brown Bag Program – April 9 - Heirlooms - Diamond or a dud?
Ever wonder if that heirloom jewelry is a diamond or a dud? Bring your bling to the Museum and gemologists from State Street Jewelers will help identify its history. One piece of jewelry per person. A limited number of pieces can be seen. Numbers will be handed out beginning 20 minutes before the program at Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Reservations: $5/Person; $3/Museum Members. From 12-1 pm. This is a Geneva History Museum Brown Bag Lunch Program held at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September thru May. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch and the Museum offers cookies, water, tea and coffee.
Arlington Chamber of Commerce Applauds Approval of Amazon Headquarters Performance Agreement
Arlington County Board Unanimously Approved Package of Incentives for New Headquarters
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Arlington Chamber of Commerce commends the Arlington County Board for its unanimous vote to approve the performance agreement for Amazon's new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Approving this agreement is a powerful statement that Arlington is open for business and a magnet for innovation in all sectors. The establishment of Amazon's headquarters offers Arlington a unique occasion to strengthen our economy, to create opportunities for residents, and to improve the County's fiscal position.
"We are creating opportunities for residents and businesses by welcoming Amazon to Arlington," said Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. "The community as a whole will benefit from the jobs, economic activity, and innovation that Amazon will bring to Arlington."
"As an Arlington resident and business owner, I am confident that Amazon's new headquarters will promote success for our entire community," said 2019 Chamber Chair Greg Hamilton of Arlington Magazine. "The County Board's approval of the performance agreement is a positive signal that our government supports economic development and the local business community."
Amazon's commitment to Arlington will help balance Arlington's economy, making it less reliant on the Federal government. The gradual addition of 25,000-37,850 private-sector jobs will replace the 24,000 jobs lost in the Crystal City area over the past two decades. Arlington Economic Development's incentive package is groundbreaking, with 95% investing directly in the community's housing, transportation, and infrastructure. The direct financial incentives to Amazon will not divert funding from other priorities, and rely on our hoteliers to grow their businesses for Amazon to receive these payments.
In the months since the announcement, Amazon has shown they want to be a part of the Arlington community. Amazon is already engaging, joining the Chamber and meeting with businesses, nonprofits, and community groups to build long-term relationships. Amazon's Director of Community Engagement met with more than 50 leaders from Arlington nonprofits at a Chamber-hosted gathering, and senior Amazon team members have attended many community events. Amazon's culture values making direct change; with today's vote we look forward to the prospect of thousands of innovative people participating in our community, which is now Amazon's home as well.
"This is an historic moment for Arlington," Bates said. "We look forward to working together as a community to seize the opportunities that welcoming Amazon affords to all of Arlington."
Scott Herceg Recertified With Association Executive Credential
Washington, DC, February 11, 20019 – The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Scott A. Herceg, Executive Director of The Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau has successfully completed the recertification process for the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association management industry. Having first obtained the CAE Designation in 2016, this is Herceg’s first recertification.
To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience with nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in association and nonprofit management totaling more than 40 hours in a three year period.
Founded in 1960, the CAE Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and stands as a mark of excellence and has evolved to reflect what it takes to manage an association in today's challenging climate. More than 4,200 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential with 154 of those in the State of Michigan. With this recertification, Herceg is one of only three CAE’s managing organizations north of Grand Rapids.
ASAE is a membership organization of 44,000 association executives and industry partners representing 7,400 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the
United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world. With support of the ASAE Foundation, a separate nonprofit entity, ASAE is the premier source of learning, knowledge and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession, and provides resources, education, ideas and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association and nonprofit community. For more information about ASAE, visit http://www.asaecenter.org.
CONTACT: Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 N Main Street Cheboygan, MI 49721
231-627-7183
Oxford Lafayette County Chamber Accepting Nominations for the 48th Annual Citizen of the Year
If you know someone who goes out of their way to make life better for others in the LOU community, the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for 2019 Citizen of the Year.
Each year since 1972, the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce has sought to recognize individuals who have made positive contributions to Oxford, Lafayette County and the University of Mississippi as its Citizen of the Year.
If you know of someone who has benefited and made a direct, lasting impact on our community through volunteer service, help to recognize them by submitting their name as a nominee for 48th Annual Citizen of the Year. A completed nomination form, a typewritten biography of the individual and three nomination letters are required for each nomination.
Candidates will be judged on the basis of the following criteria: 1) Positive contributions to the Oxford/Lafayette/University community; 2) Contributions above and beyond those normally expected in an elective or appointive office, or above and beyond mere success in a business or profession; and 3) Perception as a role model for good citizenship and volunteerism in a non-paid capacity.
No candidate shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin. Consideration of candidates shall be in strict confidence and no announcement of the successful candidate will be made prior to the Chamber/EDF Annual Meeting Luncheon, scheduled for May 15.
Deadline for nominations is at noon on May 2.
To get more information, a nomination form, or to inquire about the guidelines for Citizen of the Year, stop by the Chamber office, located at 299 Jackson Avenue West, or call 662-234-4651 or log on to www.oxfordms.com.
Glendale Chamber gives update
The Glendale City Council was updated on the successes of the downtown manager’s first year by Chamber President and CEO Robert Heidt.
Katy Engels’ official title is director of downtown development, but it is more casually referred to as downtown manager.
“First-year deliverables was the introduction of (Engels) and boots on the ground with the property owners and stakeholders in downtown,” Heidt said.
“We also generated data to improve communications with the downtown merchants.”
Council members consider the downtown area “the heart of any community. To create and support a vibrant city center, and to support the businesses located in Downtown Glendale.”
The downtown manager’s job has allowed the city to provide targeted and consistent support for area business owners.
The partnership’s intent is to strengthen the position of the existing commercial base in the downtown area to help attract employment and residential opportunities.
“In 2016, city staff initiated a partnership for the downtown manager,” Assistant Director of Economic Development Jessi Pederson said. “The chamber was selected to be the downtown manager and (Engels) was hired in October 2017. The contract with the chamber was for five years for $610,510.”
Engels joined the Glendale Chamber after being executive director of the Waterford, Wisconsin, Chamber of Commerce. During her time in Waterford, Engels worked directly with the small, independent merchants that make up its business community. Local and regional economic development and tourism agencies assist with revitalization efforts and have done the same over the past two years in Glendale.
The Chamber of Commerce reported it had fulfilled the first-year deliverables as required and has accomplished additional achievements for the greater benefit of downtown.
Heidt pointed to the success of data collection and getting businesses together to meet.
“Part of what (Engels) has done is to provide useful knowledge on how to grow downtown businesses,” Heidt said. “We provided meetings for business owners to grow their business through social media. The point is to give those businesses instant knowledge to make them better.”
Councilmembers praised Engels and the chamber on the success they have had over the past two years.
“I would like to thank the chamber for its diligent effort to make this a success,” Sahuaro Councilman Ray Malnar said. “It has been a tough road, but I want to congratulate you on what you have accomplished. It will take time, but I expect great things from their efforts.” Read more:
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Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s Secretary of Tourism the past eight years, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of VISIT Lake Geneva. 
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