Good morning #ChamberWorld! It's going to be a GREAT day!
Meet Shaun Hayes, Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce's new Executive Director!
After finishing my
degree in General Management at Oakland University, I spent the past six years
at Automation Alley. Most recently, my position there was Manager of Membership
and Internal Sales. This included overseeing the retention and engagement of
each of our member companies. My role also included various projects such as
the annual golf outing and training new employees on our CRM and project
management tools. This diversity of responsibilities has truly prepared me to
take on the many tasks expected of an Executive Director.
What really intrigued
me about this job was the community itself. I have several friends and family
members who live and work in the Clarkston area that have shared with me the
remarkability of this city. I’ve quickly realized this in the short time that
I’ve been immersed in this community. I cannot thank everybody enough for the
warm welcome that I’ve received, and I can tell that all our members want to
see the success of this organization and each other.
While my first week
has certainly been busy with various ribbon cuttings, a luncheon mixer and
several event planning meetings, I’m eager to become more familiarized with all
our members. I encourage you to reach out to me and introduce yourself. Your
business and goals in membership are very important to me and I’d like to learn
as much as I can. I’d also suggest that you review our upcoming events. If you
haven’t attended anything that we’ve hosted in a while, now is the perfect time
to get re-engaged with us.
Please feel free to
get in touch with any questions. I look forward to working with all of you!
Best regards,
Shaun Hayes
News From Cedarburg Chamber and 2019 Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism
News From Cedarburg Chamber and 2019 Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism
We’ve returned from the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference and had a great time learning new ways to promote Cedarburg. We are especially proud that Elizabeth Albers, our Festival Manager was nominated as a Rising Star and Jim Pape was nominated for the Legacy Award. It was a good conference and we enjoyed our fellowship with our neighbors from the surrounding communities.
South Suburban 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 Barbara Wesener and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Leadership McLean County Alumni Lunch
Friday, April 5th
12:30 - 1:30pm
Holiday Inn & Suites - Airport
Calling all Leadership McLean County Alumni! The program is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year and we would love to see you at our annual alumni lunch on Friday, April 5th. Founding LMC Member Vern McGinnis will open the luncheon followed by the presentation of our LMC Alumni of the Year. This luncheon is a great time to catch up with fellow LMC alums and find out how to stay involved.
Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County Applications Now Available For Class Of 2019-2020
An electronic application is to be completed online at www.leadershiphopkinsville.com. Should internet access be unavailable, a paper application can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce. The application deadline is Monday, June 3, 2019 and the new class will be announced at the Business After Hours at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
Leadership Chair Cheri Farmer said, “The Leadership-Hopkinsville Christian County class offers participants a great educational opportunity to better understand our community while expanding and developing their network of contacts. In addition, this program inspires a higher level of civic and community energy and gives the participants the opportunity to meet local leaders, broadening their exposure to current issues and perspectives.
Admission is limited to 20 participants and all applications will be confidentially reviewed by the Selection Committee. Applicants must live or work in Christian County and be able and willing to commit to all of the program requirements. Applicants must also have the full support of the organization or business they represent in order to commit the time and effort required by the program.
“Our outstanding leadership development program continues to produce high quality community leaders. We look forward to identifying our next class and cultivating their community awareness, while developing leaders that are focused on continuous improvement,” stated Kelli Pendleton, Christian County Chamber President/CEO.
Because acceptance to the Leadership Program is selective, attendance at each and every session, class and activity is mandatory. This includes the opening and closing retreats, the monthly class days, and any other time that is required to fulfill the programs, projects, and community service events.
A fee is charged for the Leadership Program, which covers all meals, lodging, and instructional materials used throughout the course. The fee is $550 for Chamber members and $600 for non-members. A limited number of partial scholarships may be available for hardship situations.
For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 270-885-9096.
See what people are saying about the new tourism slogan ‘The Secret Coast’
The crowd applauded and even cheered when the new tourism slogan and brand for South Mississippi was announced Monday after a year of research and testing.
Now it’s time to stop working on the brand and let it start working for the Coast, said Richard Chenoweth, chairman of the Coastal Mississippi board, formerly Visit MS Gulf Coast. He called the launch “such a pivotal moment” for the Coast as a tourist destination.
Most people at the unveiling said they approved of “Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast.” Some were underwhelmed by the choice of slogan and said “It’s OK” and “We’ll see how it goes.”
Facebook also had mixed comments. One person said, “Scratching my head in confusion.. I don’t get it. What’s so secret about us?” He said the Coast once was third in the nation for casino revenue. The Seawolves won the Kelly Cup and the Shuckers were featured on ESPN during their epic road trip. Robin Roberts is from the Pass and the commenter said she made sure everyone knew it after Hurricane Katrina. And Jimmy Buffet is from Pascagoula and writes songs about the Coast
Another person said, “That land mass between New Orleans and Mobile really is a secret place. I’m torn between keeping it our little secret and letting people know so they can enjoy it, too.”
Search the internet for Coastal Mississippi and it shows the area isn’t all that well-known by potential visitors.
“What is there to do in Biloxi besides gamble?” is one of the frequently asked questions, according to Feedback.
“This might be one of the most underrated stretches of coastline in America,” the Matador Network said in a 2017 article in conjunction with Visit MS Gulf Coast.
Vogue magazine reported in 2017, “The Mississippi Gulf Coast is lesser known as a tourist destination, but it’s slowly becoming a hotbed for art, music, and style.”
Here is what people who attended the brand launch at Jones Park said:
- “So we’re now ‘Coastal Mississippi.’ Let’s make it happen.” — Milton Segarra, CEO of Coastal Mississippi
- “I like it.” — Beverly Martin, Harrison County supervisor
- “I think it’s fantastic. It really highlights all the unique activities on the Coast. I think it will be well-received.” — Clay Williams, executive director of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
- “I think we have a great story to tell. This is a new way to tell it.” — Matt McDonnell, executive director of Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
- “I think it’s a good slogan for the entire Gulf Coast. It covers everybody.” — Dorothy Roberts, owner of Robin’s Nest in the Pass
- “The Peter Mayer agency understands our culture and their team got it right. Everything about the new brand communicates who we are and why visitors should choose our secret coast as a destination.” — Tish Williams, executive director of Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Read more: Sun Herald
Prince William Chamber Hosts 2019 Valor Awards
Chamber Recognizes First Responders in Packed Ceremony
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted the 33rd Annual Valor Awards at the Hylton Performing Arts Center honoring over one hundred of the community’s finest to a crowd of over 600 attendees. The amazing stories were narrated by Aaron Gilchrest from NBC4 and the crowds enjoyed light refreshments from Potomac Place Assisted Living Community.
“We are thrilled to have hosted the PW Chamber’s 33rd Annual Valor Awards. It was an amazing afternoon to recognize and celebrate our many local heroes. This was truly a special moment for us, for the first time ever, we were able to open this celebration up to the whole community to attend for free. We all enjoyed the positive high energy felt by the Award recipients and attendees alike when the dramatic and daring scenarios of heroism were read aloud. We are proud to be apart of this wonderful community” said Chamber President and CEO, Debbie Jones.
The Prince William Chamber annually hosts the Valor Awards as a way to honor the men and women who not only keep our community safe, but also rise to the occasion when needed the most. Business Sponsors of the event were Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova, GrassRoot Communications, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Amazon, Youth for Tomorrow, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), DG Photography, Potomac Place Assisted Living Community, InsideNOVA, East to West Embroidery & Design, Inc., Society of Former Agents of the FBI, Inc., Northern Virginia Community College-Woodbridge Campus, Mike Garcia Construction, Inc., Elite Shooting Sports, LLC, FVCBank, CAS Severn’s, M.C. Dean, Inc., The Freedom Team REMAX Realty, and our Quality of Life Partner Zeiders Enterprises.
List of Awardees:
Haymarket Police Department
Merit Award for Valor—Officer John Gregory
Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad
Merit Award for Valor-Firefighter/EMT Carlos Ambrosini
Silver Award for Valor-Firefighter Ian Lauderdale
Manassas Volunteer Fire Company
Bronze Award for Valor-Firefighter Terry Norling
City of Manassas Park Department of Fire & Rescue
Valorous Unit Award-Battalion 589, Battalion Chief Adam Jones, Engine 509, Fire Medic Randy Leach, Firefighter/EMT Kentry Snow, Medic 509, Captain Josh Brandon, Fire Medic John Pearre, Master Firefighter David Sullivan
Manassas City Police Department
Merit Award for Valor-Senior Police Officer Alexander
Merit Award for Valor-Parking Enforcement Officer Isabel Meyers
Merit Award for Valor-Officer Joshua Aussems, Officer Shaun Barrett, Officer Ethan Eustace, Officer Juan Armas
Hillary Robinette Award-Senior Detective Speights
Hillary Robinette Award–Lieutenant Elia Alfonso. Sergeant Serena Bowers, Master Detective Michael Gemmell, Master Detective Tim Urey, Master Detective Jonathan Agule, Senior Detective Speights, Detective Luis Armas, Officer Ryan McCarthy, Crime Analyst Alemayehu
Prince William County Police Department
Investigative Merit Award-Officer Ronald Carpio, Detective Lourdes Cainas, Detective Donald DeShazo, Rose Hellmann, Crime Scene Specialist Shreya Kamath, Crime Analyst Rebekah Kushner, Detective Katherine, Zaimis, Detective Jonathan Kennedy
Investigative Merit Award-Detective Nathan Thomas, Detective Robyn Hyatt, Detective Victor Cordero, Detective Josh Lane, Crime Analyst Jacquelin Graham, Crime Analyst Dawn Locke-Trillhaase
Merit Award for Valor-Officer Sean K. Richards
Hillary Robinette Award-Detective Helga Thorsdottir
Hilary Robinette Award-Officer Darrick Dillon, Detective Joshua Lane, Detective John Agule(MCPD), Detective Derrick Black(MCPD), Detective Jeremy Booth, Detective Simon Chu, Detective Christopher Koglin(MPPD), Detective Alicia Larkins, Detective Kevin Morin, Detective Matthew Newton, Detective Walter O’Neal, Detective Daniel Sekely, Detective Wayne Smith, Detective Nicholas Waymire, Detective Robert White, Sergeant Gavin Young(MCPD), Sergeant Ryan Pavol, First Sergeant Kenneth Hulsey
Silver Award for Valor-Officer Joshua Myers, Officer Christopher Hume, Officer Jordanis Lozier, Officer Jonathan Seals, Officer Nicholas Kelly, Investigator Robert Drumm, Officer Brian Kimble
Gold Award for Valor-Officer John Yenchak, Officer Franco Martinez, Officer Rachel Mynier, Officer Matthew Takats, Officer Nicholas Kelly, Officer Evan Jurgensen, Officer Jordanis Lozier, Officer Taylor Claton, Officer Benjamin Infanti, Officer Wade Dickinson, Officer Travis Hardman, First Sergeant Daniel Crawford, Officer Kevin Vasquez, Sergeant David Bliss
Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue
Valorous Unit-Swift Water Boat 524, Captain Brian Ferguson, Technician I Victor Vega, Technician I Aldo Bonilla, Technician I Michael Chergosky
Merit Award for Valor-Technician I Cody Durham
Merit Award for Valor-Lieutenant Kenneth Zack
Merit Award for Valor-Lieutenant Nick Feliciano, Technician II Chris Gott
Valorous Unit-Rescue Squad 510, Technician II Christopher Clark, Driver: Technician II Daniel Jackson, Officer Bucket: Technician I Kevin Ganssle, Driver Bucket: Technician I Michael Baker
Contact: Ross Snare
email: rsnare@pwchamber.org
New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Community Map
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The New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map is available at the New Castle-Henry County Chamber today! Thanks to Missy Modesitt, Mary Campbell and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Lakeshore Chamber Names Business Person of the Year
St. Catherine Hospital Chief Executive Officer Leo Correa has been named the 2019 Business Person of the Year by the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. Dave Ryan, executive director of Lakeshore Chamber, said Correa’s award is based on leadership, innovation, civic involvement and contributions to advance healthcare excellence in Northwest Indiana.
St. Catherine Hospital also received a Civil Service/Economic Development award for investment in community and quality healthcare from the City of East Chicago.
Correa has served as CEO of St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago since 2017. He also serves on the boards of Community Cancer Research Foundation, United Way of Lake County and Laini Fluellen Charities.
Correa said in a news release that his "journey wouldn’t be possible without the support of his wife, MaryAnn, their children, Eric and Isabel, friends, family, CFNI President and CEO Don Fesko, Community Hospital CEO Lou Molina, St. Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba, Community Care Network Administrator Alan Kumar, MD, the St. Catherine Hospital Board; his administrative team, physicians and staff; civic and business community leaders." Read more: Inside Indiana Business
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