Longview Chamber, Asheville Area Chamber, Murray-Calloway County Chamber and Greater Louisville Inc. are the four national 2019 Chamber of Year Winners
Last week at the annual #ACCEAwards Show, nearly one thousand chamber professionals and friends of the industry gathered at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in downtown Long Beach, California, to celebrate winners of many special awards, including Chamber of the Year.
Chamber of the Year, sponsored by MemberClicks, is the most prestigious and competitive award presented by ACCE and is the only globally-recognized industry award that honors top chambers of commerce. This year's winners (sorted by category) are:
Category One:
Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce
Murray, Kentucky
Murray, Kentucky
Category Two:
Longview Chamber of Commerce
Longview, Texas
Longview, Texas
Category Three:
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina
Category Four:
Greater Louisville Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as education, transportation, business development and quality of life.
Chambers of commerce interested in competing for the award first must qualify by participating in a vigorous multi-stage process. Organizations entering the Chamber of the Year competition must meet minimum thresholds in at least three of five key performance areas, including net revenue, net assets, membership account retention, and membership dollar retention.
Qualifying for Chamber of the Year is a rigorous process. Chambers compete based on meeting key performance criteria on the ACCE Annual Operations Survey. Qualifying chambers enter the competition with a written application addressing all aspects of organizational operation and programmatic work. Applications are scored by peer chamber executives to determine finalists. Winners are selected from among finalists based on an in-person interview before a panel of experienced chamber professionals.
Celebrating Communications Excellence
ACCE Staff on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
On July 15, at the #ACCEAwards Show in Long Beach, California, three organizations — Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce (Ga.), Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (Ark.) and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. (Ind.) — were recognized as this year’s Best in Show winners in ACCE’s Awards for Communications Excellence competition.
They represent the finest entries in each of the three total annual budget categories: under $1 million, $1 to $3 million and above $3 million.
Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Electric Works Campaign: Regional Video | Website | Advocacy Brief
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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ACCE’s Awards for Communications Excellence program is designed to showcase top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations. Several thousand award entries have been submitted since the launch of the organization’s Awards for Communications Excellence, which is now in its thirty-fifth year.
“Those involved in marketing and communications for chamber organizations must develop materials that can compete with Fortune 500 companies, with half the staff and budget,” says ACCE President and CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “These annual awards provide a way to recognize the innovative work that chambers across the world are creating. It is not every day that a company’s communications work not only benefits the organization but is creates materials that advance the community or region that they support.
A panel of communications and marketing executives from six North American chambers of commerce evaluated entries, which were organized by category — based on the chamber’s annual budget — and entry type: advertising and marketing, campaigns, digital and publications. Source: ACCE
5 Star Chamber: Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Rapid City Chamber today! Thanks to Linda Rabe, Lynn Kendall, Shiloh Francis 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.
Monday morning brought a new leader to the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce as Kristin Craig began her official tenure as President.
Craig is the first woman to lead the Chamber as President in the organization’s 106 year history.
“This is an exciting time for the Chamber and its membership,” Chamber Board of Directors Chair Brian Kooistra, Chief Operations Officer for Garmong Construction Services, said in a previous statement. “Kristin has shown great leadership and vision during her time at the Chamber. We have several initiatives underway and with Kristin at the helm we have great momentum going into the future.”
The momentum with Craig as leader is already being felt, as Terre Haute was named Chamber of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association this month. The organization also recognized the “Terre Haute Is All In” campaign as one of eleven organizations for “Best Marketing Campaign”.
Under Craig’s leadership as Vice President, along with former President David Haynes who retired effective June 30, new community-wide initiatives were formed including West Central 2025 and work to establish West Central Indiana as a 21st Century Talent Region. Craig also worked to create Better Health Wabash Valley and led the adoption of Downtown Terre Haute as a branch of the Chamber. The Chamber’s leap into increased advocacy efforts, in partnership with the firm RJL Solutions, was also spearheaded by Craig.
“There are so many good projects happening right now; so much opportunity and investments being made, this is a great time for West Central Indiana,” Craig said. “I am thrilled to be in a position to lead and continue the momentum.”
A native of Argenta, Illinois, Craig has been employed by the Chamber since 2002 and has served in numerous capacities over her sixteen year tenure. An alumna of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, she returned to The Woods in 2016 to receive her master’s degree in leadership development. Her thesis study focused on the future of the Terre Haute Chamber.
In addition to her role at the Chamber, Craig serves on the board of several organizations, including: Art Spaces, Inc., United Way of the Wabash Valley, Terre Haute Young Leaders, Wabash Valley Leadership Institute and Rediscover Clinton. She and her husband Scott, both work in downtown Terre Haute. They reside in Clinton, Indiana with their three daughters, Amelia, Lily and Kate. Read more: My Wabash Valley
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GLI Named 2019 National Large Chamber of the Year
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has named Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) the 2019 Chamber of the Year for large chambers of commerce. The announcement was made at the ACCE conference in Long Beach, Calif., Monday night.
“Being recognized as the best large chamber in the country is a tribute to the perseverance of GLI’s investors, board and staff and is a clear indication that we are making strides in our region,” said Kent Oyler, president and CEO of GLI.
“Greater Louisville Inc. has had a tremendous turnaround story since 2014 that includes the high caliber of business leaders on our board of directors, the talented staff who make our programs work, and how GLI is changing our region in amazing ways,” said Mike Ash, chairman for GLI’s board of directors and Regional President of Fifth Third Bank.
The Chamber of the Year award is given by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and the organization only invites a limited number of the 7,000 chambers in the nation to apply. The application is a multi-step process that GLI began in February.
Also announced at the awards reception was GLI’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, was named into ACCE’s “Top 40 Under 40,” a newly-created award that honors the industry’s brightest men and women who have demonstrated success in their careers and made significant contributions in the communities they represent. “I was pleased to nominate Sarah for this award and was thrilled to see her onstage representing GLI, a nonprofit with a majority female leadership team that is growing the regional economy and making a difference for greater Louisville,” Oyler said.
#FamousChamber Of Commerce Quotations: (Be happy!)
"Slow down, appreciate the usefulness of life and all the loveliness it holds." Mary Anne Byrne
The 2019 Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Community Guide
The 2019 Clarkston Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Community Guide is available at the Royal Oak Chamber today! Thanks to Shaun Hayes, Marie Clifford 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 guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Sold Out! Virginia Peninsula Chamber: Women’s Leadership Forum
The Women's Leadership Forum is a panel discussion hosting three prominent business women from a diverse work environment. Moderated by Michele Benson with the Boys & Girls Club, the panelist will discuss their choices in careers, their leadership style and how they maintain work-life balance.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
(Lunch & Check-In 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
(Lunch & Check-In 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Presenting Sponsor:
William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School Of Business
William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School Of Business
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Col Erin Cluff
Commander, 633d Mission Support Group
Joint Base Langley-Eustis*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Commander, 633d Mission Support Group
Joint Base Langley-Eustis*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Nneka Chiazor
Vice President of Government and Public Affairs
Cox Communications*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Vice President of Government and Public Affairs
Cox Communications*Click HERE for Speaker's Bio
Moderated by:
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Lakefront Plaza
21 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 100
Hampton, VA 23666
For more information, contact Megan Whiteaker at
megan@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8162
megan@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8162
Leadership Mclean County: Leaders on Loan
Leadership McLean County (LMC), a program of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, presents Leaders on Loan. An opportunity offered to community businesses and organizations, Leaders on Loan provides a highly skilled LMC task force group to develop a specific program or accomplish a project that impacts McLean County. Applications are now being accepted through August 1, 2019.
Any member of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce is eligible to apply!
It is the responsibility of the Leaders on Loan applicant to state a specific project or program
· Scope of the project should be well-defined, with clearly stated deliverables that can be completed over the course of the 9-month program
· Projects should be more tactical in nature than strategic
· Program is separated into four (4) application categories
· Technology Support
· Marketing and Development
· Training and Human Services
· Innovator's Category
The application process includes:
· Description of project
· Level of need
· Sustainability
· Assigned project manager from your organization
Selection process:
· Semi-finalists will interview with LMC committee
· 5-6 projects will be chosen for the Leaders On Loan program
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Marion Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Marion --- Mastermind Series Starts August 12 & 16 in Marion and Carterville
Group 3 Topic: Strengths Based Leadership
In our Mastermind Groups you will discover your strengths based on the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and how to use your strengths to become a great leader. You will identify three keys to being a more effective leader: knowing your strengths and investing in others’ strengths, getting people with the right strengths on your team, and understanding and meeting the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership.
Enrollment
Each group is limited to the first 15 enrollments. The enrollment fee of $175 ($150 special for Marion and Carterville Chamber members) includes a book, StrengthsFinder assessment, and personalized Strengths-Based Leadership Guide. Contact Russell Williams at 618-694-6586 or rwleadership@gmail.com to secure a seat or for more information.
Schedule & Locations
Marion Mastermind Group meets on Mondays from 12:00 to 1:15 pm beginning August 12 and ending October 7 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Heartland Regional provides lunch.
Carterville Mastermind Group meets on Fridays from 8:15 to 9:15 am beginning August 16 and ending October 4 at Irons in the Fire Event Center in downtown Carterville.
Cary Grove Chamber member: Easy Lead Generation Strategies Webinar
On Tuesday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., The Center for Guilt-Free Success will be hosting a webinar. Do you feel like a beggar when it comes to finding new business? With the right lead generation system in place, you can stop working so hard! In this powerful class, you'll learn which system is right for you and your business, how to set up an effective one-and-done system and which tools you need. The cost is free for Ctr4GFSuccess members using their punch card; $25.00 public; includes live participation, Q&A, and handouts. Click here for details and registration.
Wauconda, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Cary Grove and Crystal Lake Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Tonight!
Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Tonight!
Five Chambers - One Location! Join us from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Sideouts Bar & Eatery for this great networking event. Free to Members
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Batavia Chamber of Commerce Names New Membership Coordinator
Shirley Mott, a long time Batavia Chamber member and ambassador took over the part-time duties on July 22.
Batavia, Ill. – July 23, 2019 – Shirley Mott of Batavia was recently named the new membership coordinator of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. She takes over duties previously fulfilled by Margaret Perreault, who was appointed president and CEO of the Chamber last month.
Ms. Mott has been a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce since 2008. She operates a home-based content writing and public relations business. As a chamber member, Mott served as a director on the group’s board and as an ambassador. She was named Ambassador of the Year for 2016.
“I am so excited that Shirley Mott is joining the Batavia Chamber’s team,” said Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of the Chamber. “With her experience, knowledge and enthusiasm, I am confident she will help us continue our progress and prosperity supporting local businesses.”
As for Mott, she hopes to utilize her strengths to not only help the Chamber grow, but to increase awareness of the organization and its members.
“I am thrilled to take on a larger role with this wonderful organization,” Mott commented. “The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is an important resource not only for businesses, but the greater community. By joining the staff, I can delegate more of my time to help our local businesses thrive.”
Mott has lived in Batavia with her family since 1990. During this time, she logged many school and community volunteer hours. Notably, she served six years on the board of directors for Batavia United Way and was a member of Batavia MainStreet’s house walk committee. Prior to operating her own business, she and her husband owned and operated a specialty industrial supply distributorship in West Chicago.
About Batavia Chamber of Commerce:
A local business-centered organization, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors or is involved with several annual Batavia events; including the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, Citizen of the Year/Ole Awards Event, and much more. The president and CEO is Margaret Perreault. Membership and information about upcoming Chamber and community events are available online at bataviachamber.org or by calling (630) 879-7134.
Scott Jones of Lowe's Home Improvement receives Ridgeland Chamber Diplomat of the Month Honor
The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce recognized Scott Jones with Lowe's Home Improvement of Ridgeland, as the July Diplomat of the Month. Scott received a certificate from Diplomat Co-Captains Lee Balch, BancorpSouth and Enjoli Nolen, Green Oak Florist & Garden Center, when the group held their 1st Friday Diplomat meeting recently at Shrimp Basket on East County Line Road in Ridgeland.
Reference
Sandy Baas
601-991-9996
sandy@ridgelandchamber.comhttp://www.ridgelandchamber.com
Cecilia Harry elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Fond du Lac, WI – Cecilia Harry, President and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce.
Members of ACCE’s board of directors represent more than 50 organizations, including many of the world’s largest and most influential regional chambers of commerce.
“We are pleased to welcome Cecilia Harry to the ACCE Board of Directors,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, president & CEO of ACCE. “She joins the organization’s volunteer leadership at an exciting time as we implement our new strategic plan that’s crafted to support and elevate the exceptional community advancement efforts of chambers of commerce. Her expertise complements our board of directors’ skills, and we’re confident she will provide valuable perspective and insight as we continue to strengthen the organizations that are creating change across the globe.”
Harry joined Envision Greater Fond du Lac in July 2017 as the first President and CEO of the newly-combined chamber of commerce and economic development organization. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is presently the only director to serve concurrently on the board of directors for ACCE and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Furthermore, she also serves on the board of directors for the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac and New North – the regional economic development organization representing the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin.
The mission of ACCE is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities. ACCE identifies and analyzes trends affecting communities, shares best practices, and develops benchmarking studies, in addition to providing other tools to help chamber leaders manage and improve operations at their organization
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Job Openings in #ChamberWorld
Director of Community & Economic Development --- City of Lockport Lockport, IL - $110,000 - $120,000 a year
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Job Openings in #ChamberWorld
Director of Community & Economic Development --- City of Lockport Lockport, IL - $110,000 - $120,000 a year
The City of Lockport, a historic Will County community, is seeking interested and qualified applicants for the position of a full-time Director of Community & Economic Development.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for all aspects of administration, financial planning, directing and supervising of the Community Development Department as well as divisions in building and zoning activities. Accordingly, the Director of Community Development implements plans, policies, codes and ordinances that provide for the orderly development of the City while promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens, protecting property values and preserving the City’s unique qualities and characteristics. Candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of applicable code, land use and zoning regulations.
Department: Community & Economic Development
Type of Position: Full-time
Hours: 40+ hours/week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: City Administrator
Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 (DOQ)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or logical to the position.)
- Acts as a first point of contact for inquiries and facilitates community development projects. This includes making recommendations for existing business retention, new business recruitment and monitoring of development activities in conjunction with the City Administrator. Compiles and maintains a statistical database profiling economic conditions and opportunities in the City.
- Develops and implements a proactive plan for supporting existing community businesses.
- Conducts research of incentive alternatives. Evaluates incentive opportunities.
- Attends trade association events, seminars and other outside functions for purposes of marketing the City which may lead to business development within the community.
- Provides overall direction, supervises staff and participates in formulating and adopting updates to the comprehensive plan, prepares special planning studies, prepares amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations and performs various special projects and tasks.
- Interacts with a variety of individuals, departments and groups, both internally and within the community, to provide information, disseminate departmental information and assist in resolving administrative issues.
- Serves as a liaison between property owners and brokers to recruit and assist businesses interested in locating in the City.
- Works with available resources from Will County, the State and Federal Government to identify potential business development opportunities including incentives, financing, and grants. Represents the City and works with cooperatively with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Provides overall direction, supervises and participates in planning, zoning and building activities including monitoring special building permit plan reviews and formulating and implementing updates to code requirements.
- Develops and implements marketing strategies and activities for business attraction, retention and assistance.
- Maintains and updates an inventory of available development sites and maintains the database of existing City businesses.
- Updates and maintains the community profile and economic development information on the City’s website. Develops economic development promotional materials and packets.
- Plans and implements short and medium range goals, objectives and strategies for the department, projects and programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work. Plans long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure and overall direction of the department.
- Develops departmental annual budget, including reviewing budget expenditures and requesting to meet operational needs; reviewing budget requests and making decisions on organizing projects to remain within budget; and consulting with financial staff regarding budget matters.
- Analyzes City codes, ordinances, processes and standards and recommends improvements to assist the community in balancing regulatory requirements with its goal to foster new business growth and development.
- Represents the City on various boards and organizations on the local, regional and state levels. Represents the department at various board and committee meetings and provides liaison with other departments on related activities.
- Researches and prepares special projects for the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator, including grant applications, reports, policies and procedures, as requested.
- Coordination of related services with various consultants in order to achieve project & departmental goals.
- Attends City Council, Planning Zoning Committee and other Special Meetings, H&A.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in urban planning, land use planning, public administration, or related field.
- Master’s degree and/or certification by the AICP, are desirable.
- Possess a minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of increasingly responsible municipal experience as a supervisor or assistant supervisor in planning, zoning, or community development related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- An extensive working knowledge of: planning principals, zoning, annexation, planned unit developments and site development rules, regulations and ordinances; general understanding of ICC and Life Safety codes, municipal ordinances, and related inspection practices; and financial instruments for encouraging private development.
- Excellent oral, written and public communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the City Administrator, Elected Officials, Commissions, City staff, developers, landowners, consultants, attorneys and the general public.
- Deal effectively with problems arising during the completion of assigned tasks.
- Handle multiple tasks and problems simultaneously.
- Assure sound organization practices and policies are initiated and followed.
- Conduct meetings of City employees, and meetings with residents and/or those agents the City seeks to do business with.
- Positively motivate City employees to successfully complete their tasks.
- Conduct functions while being mindful of budgeted City resources.
- Conduct successful working relationships with both co-workers, elected officials, residents, committee members, developers and contractors.
Work Environment: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee primarily works indoors in a business office environment.
- Occasionally the employee may have to travel to out-door locations to meet with residents, officials, employees, or contractors regarding related matters. While attending these meetings and inspections, the employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
- Attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekends, as required.
- Some overnight travel may be required due to the attendance of trade association events, conferences, etc.
DEADLINE: Open, until position has been filled
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