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A Hidden Cybersecurity Risk: Third-Party Relationships
With cybersecurity a growing priority among the business community, more companies are taking important steps to better understand their own security risks. However, many fail to understand the risks presented by third parties.
In fact, a large proportion of security incidents experienced by businesses are a result of third-party relationships – which is why third-party risk management (commonly known in the industry as TPRM) should be a fundamental part of any comprehensive cybersecurity risk management program.
In order to properly address risks, businesses must first identify and understand risks before leveraging relevant information and assessments to inform decision-making. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and FICO recently released their Q2 Assessment of Business Cyber Risk (ABC) report, which highlights the need for effective TPRM so that businesses can better manage the risks of third parties and avoid unwarranted risks and potential costs associated with third-party cyber breaches.
The risks a company “inherits” from its third parties can be significant. In some cases, companies have suffered a breach when hackers successfully penetrated third parties and then used those stolen credentials to access sensitive customer data.
There’s ample data to support the need for greater focus on TPRM. More than 60% of U.S. chief information security officers (CISOs) indicated their firm was the victim of a third-party cybersecurity breach, according to Ponemon Institute’s 2018 report. The survey also found that 75% of firms believed their risk of third-party incidents is increasing.
It is imperative that businesses understand their own cyber risk, as well as that of third parties. Accurately and efficiently assessing third-party cybersecurity risk has become a critical priority for many firms. As such, the U.S. Chamber’s newly released Q2 ABC report includes cybersecurity expert and case study findings on TPRM, as well as key steps businesses can take to identify and mitigate third-party risk.
Learn more about TPRM and other cybersecurity-related issues here
From U.S. Chamber
From U.S. Chamber
Arlington Chamber to Co-Host Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit
Event will feature elected leaders from Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria on August 26
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit with premier partner, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and co-hosts, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and Northern Virginia Regional Commission. This one-of-a-kind event will offer Northern Virginia's business leaders the opportunity to learn about the economic climate in the region, hear about new and ongoing initiatives aimed at bolstering economic growth, and discover how each jurisdiction in Northern Virginia can work together for the betterment of our regional economy.
The event will feature elected officials from across the area, including Arlington County Board Chair Christian Dorsey, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Penelope Gross, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall, Prince William County At-Large Chairman Corey Stewart, and Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson. Julie Carey of NBC4 will serve as the moderator.
"We are proud to host this important event with our fellow chambers, and we look forward to hearing how our elected officials are working together to secure the brightest economic future for the region," said Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber.
The event will be held on Monday, August 26 at George Mason University's Van Metre Hall. Registration is available online. Media is invited to attend, but RSVP is required. Contact Morgan Mentzer at (703) 525-2400 x203 or communications@arlingtonchamber.org to confirm your attendance or learn more.
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The event will feature elected officials from across the area, including Arlington County Board Chair Christian Dorsey, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Penelope Gross, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall, Prince William County At-Large Chairman Corey Stewart, and Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson. Julie Carey of NBC4 will serve as the moderator.
"We are proud to host this important event with our fellow chambers, and we look forward to hearing how our elected officials are working together to secure the brightest economic future for the region," said Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber.
The event will be held on Monday, August 26 at George Mason University's Van Metre Hall. Registration is available online. Media is invited to attend, but RSVP is required. Contact Morgan Mentzer at (703) 525-2400 x203 or communications@arlingtonchamber.org to confirm your attendance or learn more.
WELCOME HOME - The Nation's Premier New Resident Marketing Program for Your Chamber Members
Welcome Home, the nation's premier new resident marketing program,is a new mover marketing program designed to help get your chamber members' businesses in front of the most valuable audiences - new residents.
Exclusive to chamber members, the WELCOME HOME program is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible, targeted and delivered direct to new resident's mailboxes, catching them as they establish new buying habits.
In addition, WELCOME HOME is distributed to local libraries, park districts, municipalities and your local chamber office.
Get your members in front of one of the most valuable audiences: NEW RESIDENTS.
Don't miss this opportunity to promote your member businesses to new residents ON A MONTHLY BASIS, ALL YEAR LONG!
Mailed monthly to new movers from the previous 30 days!
They are new to the neighborhood. They have money to spend. They need your member's businesses and services.
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Oxford-Lafayette Chamber member: from LOU View: How Schools Are Failing Workers-And 10 Ways to Fix It
Express Releases Recommendations to Improve Education
"Soft Skills" Gap Is Keeping Job Seekers from Good Jobs
"They have never been taught basic interview skills."
Oxford, MS August 19, 2019 - Express Employment Professionals is releasing 10 recommendations today to help schools better train students for the demands of the modern workforce.
According to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of open jobs in the United States continues to exceed the number of job seekers. Employers lament the fact that schools are not preparing job seekers with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Notably, these are not just technical skills. There is also a persistent "soft skills" gap.
While many of the most glaring issues arise in high school, the post-secondary education system is falling short too. In a survey of 879 college-educated job seekers and business decision-makers, 57% said that they are not working in a profession that "aligns" with their education. The survey was conducted in July 2019 through the Express Refresh Leadership and Job Journey blogs.
Based on input from Express franchise owners, local workforce experts, and surveys, Express developed 10 recommendations for educators:
#Chamberbright Idea: Carbondale Chamber Event: Tis the Season to Mix and Mingle
Holiday Preview Party August at Walker's Bluff
Tuesday August 27th from 6-9 PM
Join us at Legends for a holiday preview party on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. We have planned a full evening where we will be showcasing our venues and our new holiday packages. We will be touring the Tasting Room and the Wine Cave every hour throughout the event. Enjoy delicious holiday themed food and drinks prepared by our talented culinary team. Please bring your business cards to be entered in our raffle. We are excited to celebrate the holidays early with you!
Cheers!
Kelcey and Alex
Walker's Bluff Event Coordinators
Holiday Promotion: Book your Holiday event by October 1st and receive $200 off your menu package!
To gain access to this private, invite-only event, an RSVP is required by August 20th, 2019. Admission is free with a maximum 4 guests per business.
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Map is available at the chamber today ! Thanks to Maggie Dobson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Periodically, the Chamber asks both members and non-members for their views on the Orion Chamber - what we do well and what could be improved upon. We encourage you to take the survey - it helps to ensure that we continually strive towards what members and potential members are looking for in a chamber of commerce.
The 2019 Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce Community Guide
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Map is available at the chamber today ! Thanks to Maggie Dobson 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: Orion Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Survey 2019
Dear John,
To take the survey, click on the link below.
Thank you for your participation in the survey. We appreciate you taking the time to complete it.
Sincerely,
Kim Urbanowski, Executive Director
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
From Frank J. Kenny --- This Week's Chamber Social Media Tip: Waupaca Chamber
Isn't it incredibly frustrating that so many people are clueless when it comes to what chambers do?
They think you work for the government. They think you are a volunteer who does ribbon cuttings.They really don't know what you do. Even business people don't!
It is up to you to get the real story out there. But you can't force people to listen to anything long and in-depth.
But you can get the story out there a little bit at a time.
Check out this post from the Waupaca Chamber.
The image says, A Big Business Starts Small. We can help...
The text area says, "We would love to help you succeed."
People that see this kind of message again and again on social media will start to understand that the chamber is there for them.
We have had an exciting year thus far and hopefully more success to continue in the remainder of 2019 and beyond. I wanted to first thank you all for continuing to support our transition with your partnership and resources.
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
From Frank J. Kenny --- This Week's Chamber Social Media Tip: Waupaca Chamber
They think you work for the government. They think you are a volunteer who does ribbon cuttings.They really don't know what you do. Even business people don't!
It is up to you to get the real story out there. But you can't force people to listen to anything long and in-depth.
But you can get the story out there a little bit at a time.
Check out this post from the Waupaca Chamber.
The image says, A Big Business Starts Small. We can help...
The text area says, "We would love to help you succeed."
People that see this kind of message again and again on social media will start to understand that the chamber is there for them.
Tip: Use social media to tell your audience and community what you do for them. Give them little bites. Let them know who you help and how you help them. Most people won't read a article but an eye catching image will stop them in their tracks. A like, comment, or share will look like an endorsement of you.
Nice job Waupaca Chamber.
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LEAP - La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership: Letter from Mike Riehle, President of Chamber Services
We held the Disney Institute in partnership with the La Porte Community Schools and the La Porte Education Foundation, which had over 175 participants in attendance at Purdue Northwest, Westville Campus. This was the second series of four which will continue in the summer of 2020.
We provided our first "Maximizing Your Membership" quarterly series on July 9, 2019. We had 15 participants between the morning and afternoon sessions. This series will be held quarterly with the next session scheduled for October 8, 2019. We focus on giving our new members and current members an opportunity to take a deeper dive into LEAP's mission and activities throughout the year. This is a key component to engaging our members and bringing value to your membership.
Since March 2019 we have had over 40 Retention and Expansion visits to both member and non-member businesses. We have utilized partnerships with our R&E committee, the La Porte County Economic Development Office, City of La Porte leadership, the Northwest Indiana Forum and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. We are gaining valuable insight to our area business opportunities and challenges. The largest opportunity derived from these meetings is creating an employable workforce in the greater La Porte area.
If you haven't visited our new website, please go to www.laportepartnership.com LEAP partnered with Duneland Media for an upgraded, sharp and user-friendly site to provide our membership with a more interactive experience. Please make sure you are following our weekly activities and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LaPortePartnership, Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/LEAPartnership, and Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/laportepartnership
Our Workforce Taskforce has been a valuable connector to helping bridge the gap between our workforce, employers and resources to fill every job in the greater La Porte area. Their current initiative involves a survey circulating through our community, stakeholders and employers on Child Care needs in our county. They are gathering valuable data to provide solutions resulting from Child Care obstacles identified in this survey to help improve employee attendance, efficiency and culture.
Lastly, we are asking our members to provide the most current contact information for your company. As we continue to look for ways to improve our processes, we have found that we need to keep up with the changing workforce. We can only disseminate information efficiently if we have the correct contact information in our database. Please take a moment to sign into your ChamberMaster account or email our office your primary, billing and any additional contacts so the right people are receiving correspondence from LEAP.
Sincerely,
Mike Riehle
President of Chamber Services
The Valparaiso Chamber Community Map is now available at the Valpo Chamber today! Thanks to Rex Richards, Danielle Oeding and Kurt Gillins and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Valparaiso Chamber map
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.
Rick Springfield to headline NIBROC entertainment
Oshkosh Chamber: Fall Project Management Classes - Learn More at Our Information Session - September 11
The Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Community Map
The Valparaiso Chamber Community Map is now available at the Valpo Chamber today! Thanks to Rex Richards, Danielle Oeding and Kurt Gillins and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Valparaiso Chamber map
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.
Rick Springfield to headline NIBROC entertainment
The headlining act for the 67th annual NIBROC Festival in Corbin will be Rick Springfield at 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 9.
Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bruce Carpenter made the announcement last week on Facebook.
Springfield is best known for his Number 1 hit “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981 for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
The concert area will be in the parking lot behind Colonel Sanders Park on Depot and Monroe streets.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Read more: Sentinel Echo
Oshkosh Chamber: Fall Project Management Classes - Learn More at Our Information Session - September 11
The Oshkosh Chamber, in partnership with Andy Miller, Senior Lecturer at UW Oshkosh, will be offering a "Introduction to Project Management" class series beginning in October. The goal will be for participants to leave with tools and techniques..
The Oshkosh Chamber, in partnership with Andy Miller, Senior Lecturer at UW Oshkosh, will be offering a "Introduction to Project Management" class series beginning in October. The series will be 8 hours spread out over two months (four sessions), with a combination of lecture and facilitated group workshop. The goal will be for participants to leave with tools and techniques they can use to begin more effectively managing projects. The seminar will follow the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the global standard for project management, to allow participants to come to a common understanding of project management concepts and terms.
Upon completion, each participant will be issued a certificate. This counts as 8 hours towards certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI requires a total of 35 hours for this certification. For questions about this series contact Jessica Carr at Jessica@oshkoshchamber.com or (920) 303-2265, ext. 20. Andy is also available for questions at milleraj@uwosh.edu.
On Wednesday, September 11th we will hold an information session. Get to know Andy Miller and learn more about the classes. Bring your questions!
Register here for the Information Session
Register here for the full four day PM Series
Member Price: $295.00
Non-member Price: $325.00
The scheduled program dates are:
Day 1: October 2, 2019
Day 2: October 16, 2019
Day 3: October 30, 2019
Day 4: November 13, 2019
Please click here for an informational brochure about the Project Management Series.
Project Management Facts:
The Oshkosh Chamber, in partnership with Andy Miller, Senior Lecturer at UW Oshkosh, will be offering a "Introduction to Project Management" class series beginning in October. The series will be 8 hours spread out over two months (four sessions), with a combination of lecture and facilitated group workshop. The goal will be for participants to leave with tools and techniques they can use to begin more effectively managing projects. The seminar will follow the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the global standard for project management, to allow participants to come to a common understanding of project management concepts and terms.
Upon completion, each participant will be issued a certificate. This counts as 8 hours towards certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI requires a total of 35 hours for this certification. For questions about this series contact Jessica Carr at Jessica@oshkoshchamber.com or (920) 303-2265, ext. 20. Andy is also available for questions at milleraj@uwosh.edu.
On Wednesday, September 11th we will hold an information session. Get to know Andy Miller and learn more about the classes. Bring your questions!
Register here for the Information Session
Register here for the full four day PM Series
Member Price: $295.00
Non-member Price: $325.00
The scheduled program dates are:
Day 1: October 2, 2019
Day 2: October 16, 2019
Day 3: October 30, 2019
Day 4: November 13, 2019
Please click here for an informational brochure about the Project Management Series.
Project Management Facts:
- Organizations that place a high priority on creating this [PM] culture report 71 percent of projects meeting original goals and business intent versus 52 percent that place a low priority on it. (PMI Pulse of the Profession 2016)
- The ideal skill set—a combination of technical, leadership, and strategic and business management expertise—is embodied in the PMI Talent Triangle™. When organizations focus on all three skill sets, 40 percent more of their projects meet goals and original business intent. (PMI Pulse of the Profession 2016)
- Projects are 2.5 times more successful (89 percent versus 34 percent) when proven project management practices are used. In addition they waste 13 times less money. (PMI Pulse of the Profession 2016)
- High-performing organizations— those that average 80 percent of projects on time, on budget and in line with goals—are nearly twice as likely to use formal project communication plans compared to low performers….. (Communication: The Message is Clear (PMI))
Fond du Lac County’s Cost of Living Remains Below National Average
FOND DU LAC, WI - The 2019 second quarter Cost of Living Index (COLI) for Fond du Lac County has decreased slightly from first quarter and has remained below the national average. The after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living is 96.0 or 4.0% below the national average of 100.0. Our county continues to be a very affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Each quarter, Envision Greater Fond du Lac collects data for COLI which is produced by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The Cost of Living Index measures regional differences in the cost of consumer goods and services for professional and managerial households in the top income bracket. It is based on more than 90,000 prices covering 60 different items in 255 urban areas. The composite index of 96.0 for the Fond du Lac area is based on six different categories: grocery items, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services.
Five locations in Wisconsin collected cost of living data in the second quarter of 2019 including Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Madison, and Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield. The Green Bay area is the least expensive at 90.7 (9.3% below average) with Madison the most expensive in the state at 105.9 or 5.9% above average. Among all the urban areas collecting COLI data, New York (Manhattan), NY is the most expensive place to live at 242.5 (142.5% above average) and Harlingen, TX is the least expensive at 73.8 (26.2% below average).
Why is cost of living information important? A lower cost of living attracts people and businesses. If it costs less to live in Fond du Lac County, in addition to other quality of life benefits, attracting workforce talent and new businesses can be easier. For instance, housing costs in Fond du Lac County have an index of 83.4, or 16.6% less than the national average.
If you’re interested in learning more or want to help gather prices in 2019, please contact Envision Greater Fond du Lac at (920) 921-9500 or info@envisiongreaterfdl.com.
Date: August 15, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Come aboard the Majestic Star Riverboat for a Celebration on the St. Croix Cruise, hosted by the Stillwater and New Richmond Chambers!
Boat Boards at 5:00 p.m. SHARP! at 525 South Main Street, Stillwater
Open to Chamber members & Guests from the Greater Stillwater and New Richmond Chambers as well as other area communities.
Network & Mingle with Chamber members and guests while enjoying heavy appetizers and live music with Tucker Hennlich. Cash Bar.
$40 fee for Chamber members
$45 fee for non-Chamber members
>>There will be Limited Seating, so please REGISTER EARLY!
Fees/Admission:
New Richmond and Greater Stillwater CHAMBER MIXER: Celebration on the St. Croix Cruise
Date: August 15, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Come aboard the Majestic Star Riverboat for a Celebration on the St. Croix Cruise, hosted by the Stillwater and New Richmond Chambers!
Boat Boards at 5:00 p.m. SHARP! at 525 South Main Street, Stillwater
Open to Chamber members & Guests from the Greater Stillwater and New Richmond Chambers as well as other area communities.
Network & Mingle with Chamber members and guests while enjoying heavy appetizers and live music with Tucker Hennlich. Cash Bar.
$40 fee for Chamber members
$45 fee for non-Chamber members
>>There will be Limited Seating, so please REGISTER EARLY!
Fees/Admission:
$40 fee for Chamber members
$45 fee for non-Chamber members
Fee includes heavy appetizers. Cash bar.
Stillwater River Boats
525 South Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
We will boarding the Majestic Star at 5:00 p.m. SHARP!
Thank You to Stillwater River Boats!
$45 fee for non-Chamber members
Fee includes heavy appetizers. Cash bar.
Stillwater River Boats
525 South Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
We will boarding the Majestic Star at 5:00 p.m. SHARP!
Thank You to Stillwater River Boats!
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.
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