Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership (ADP): Pinnacle Report: Let’s Take It To The Next Level…#FamousChamber Of Commerce Quotations: (Be happy!); Northern Virginia: A year in review – A letter from the President and CEO; WELCOME HOME - The Nation's Premier New Resident Marketing Program for Your Chamber Members; Crawfordsville-Montgomery County Chamber Board Of Directors Announce Hiring Of New Executive Director; The 2019 Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce Community Guide; Chicago Fed Index Points to Little Change in Midwest Economic Growth in October; Chamber chief Redding urges employers to attend free drug abuse workshop here; DeKalb Chamber of Commerce finds new home at First Midwest Bank; Heart of Wisconsin chamber kicks off 2019-20 Leadership program; The Greater Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Community Map; Sault Area Chamber 2020 Chamber Sponsorship Packages;Northland Brewing Company, LLC wins Invest Cheboygan County; Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber map: Town Square Publications: Promises Made, Promises kept! Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.



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Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership (ADP): Pinnacle Report: Let’s Take It To The Next Level…

As you have read in the preceding pages, Greater Hattiesburg has enjoyed significant growth during the last five years as a result of PINNACLE:

6,113 new and expanded jobs
$245 Million in additional payroll
$1.69 Billion in new capital investment
282 new or expanded businesses

Each of our PINNACLE Shareholders can be proud of this important program and all that we have accomplished together. New business and industry, new and better jobs, new leadership and an exemplary quality of life are just some of the “Return on Investment” we now enjoy as a result of this extraordinary program. The new businesses and industries that have moved to Greater Hattiesburg have brought new families who have added immeasurably to our communities’ economy.
It is a wonderful and exciting story. All of us in the ADP “family” are pleased with the results; but now it is time for us to look ahead. We can’t just sit back, savor our accomplishments over the last five years and wait for new opportunities to come our way. Rather, we have a responsibility to build on those successes and craft a new five-year initiative even more compelling and engaging than the last.
As successful as PINNACLE has been, there is still much to do. We must recruit significant new developments to Midtown Hattiesburg and the Eagle One Mega Site. We must retain, enlist and engage new talent to bolster our area’s workforce. We must expand and enhance the Hattiesburg brand identity and take The Burg on the road to promote our community as a wonderful place to live, work and play. Mississippi is poised to become an economic development leader in the Southeast and we must do everything possible for Greater Hattiesburg to realize that opportunity and lead the way.
The future is bright for Greater Hattiesburg! We have all enjoyed an extraordinary five years as a result of PINNACLE. Greater Hattiesburg is now ranked #1 in the state in job growth…and in the top 20 nationally! Now we need to renew our commitment to this community-wide effort, build on the success of our past programs and look ahead to the new five-year initiative.

Sincerely,
Chad Newell
President
Area Development Partnership



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Northern Virginia: A year in review – A letter from the President and CEO

BY JULIE COONS, President & CEO, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce


The past 12 months have been very exciting serving as the President and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. It has been a privilege to meet countless members and business leaders in our community. The Chamber’s Board of Directors and members have been a steady source of leadership, guidance, and resilience over this past year. Together, we have made many strides in formulating a two-year strategic plan that will continue to guide our focus in delivering member value as well as focusing on regional business challenges.

General Assembly Success

Earlier this year, we started 2019 off strong at the General Assembly in Richmond. We successfully supported the economic incentive and education packages for Amazon’s additional headquarters at National Landing and Micron Technologies’ expansion of their semiconductor plant in Manassas. This also included support of additional funding for the commonwealth’s business-ready sites program, which is a key priority of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to enhance its ability to market the state as a ready and quick investment in support of Virginia’s attractiveness as a place to invest.

Refreshed Programs

During the year we had the opportunity to rejuvenate some of our programming specifically to reinforce member engagement and connectivity. We launched the Greater Washington Good Business Awards, formerly the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards, which celebrates the leadership of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that serve as powerful champions for good in our community. We also applied a new lens to the Greater Washington i-LIST Awards, formerly the Greater Washington Innovation Awards, which recognize the most innovative companies that have demonstrated measurable impact in the Greater Washington region and beyond. We received amazing feedback from members that we are headed in the right direction!

Diversified Partnerships

We continue to partner with many Northern Virginia chambers, including Arlington, Loudoun, Reston, and Prince William, to ensure that our members are well served with the common cause of business organizations working together. In addition we value our collaboration with The Greater Washington Partnership, Greater Washington Board of Trade, 2030 Group and other regional business organizations on issues of importance to our region.

Membership Growth

Membership revenue has continued to grow for the Chamber with approximately 700 member companies and over 500,000 employees in our network. Our membership has told us that they value our improved programming and content; the numerous events that foster networking and business development; and the welcoming environment created by our Board of Directors and volunteer leadership, including our officers.

I’m very excited for the future at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. I strongly encourage you to experience all the Chamber has to offer by attending an event or program, reading our newsletters, and or volunteering to obtain the most value from your membership. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out and connect with me. I look forward to learning how the Chamber can best serve you and your business. Read more: Inside NOVA



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Crawfordsville-Montgomery County Chamber Board Of Directors Announce Hiring Of New Executive Director

Phil Littell, II, president of the board of directors for the Crawfordsville/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, Cassie Hagan, effective Monday, December 2, 2019.

Cassie comes to the Chamber after six-and-a-half years at Wabash College as Associate Director of Career Services. She is a Montgomery County native with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Ball State University. Cassie is an engaged community member and currently serves as president for the Montgomery County Leadership Academy and a board member for the Montgomery County Educational Foundation. She looks forward to building strong relationships with city and county leaders, as well as working with chamber members, and business and community leaders to assist in advancing a vibrant business community in Crawfordsville and Montgomery County. 

Charlie Warren will continue in the role of Interim Executive Director until December 2nd

“We want to thank all of our members and community partners for their support during this transitional period,” said Littell.

Contact:
Phil Littell, II                         
765.364.5306
Phil.littell@nucor.com
www.crawfordsvillechamber.com


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! 



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Chicago Fed Index Points to Little Change in Midwest Economic Growth in October
The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) edged up to –0.41 in October from –0.45 in September. Contributions to the October MEI from three of the four broad sectors of nonfarm business activity and four of the five Seventh Federal Reserve District states increased from September. The relative MEI increased to –0.28 in October from –0.46 in September. Contributions to the October relative MEI from three of the four sectors and three of the five states increased from September.
The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) is a monthly index designed to measure growth in nonfarm business activity in the Seventh Federal Reserve District. The MEI is released at 8:30 a.m. ET on scheduled days, normally toward the end of each calendar month.
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Chamber chief Redding urges employers to attend free drug abuse workshop here


Ellen Redding's eyes have been opened on the issue of substance abuse in the workplace.

"I attended the Kentucky Opioid Summit in Lexington in June," she told The Gleaner. "I was astounded by the information. I received a booklet that gave statistics from across the state of how the opioid epidemic affects our state. And the effect it has in each county of the state."Redding, head of the local Chamber of Commerce, said, "I learned that Henderson has as much of a problem with opioid prescription rates as eastern Kentucky."

But that wasn't shown in the attendance at the summit.

"As I talked with others in attendance – I realized that I was one of very few in attendance from western Kentucky. Most were from eastern Kentucky. They know of the struggles and were there to learn more on how the community can address this issue."

She wants to bring that body of knowledge to Henderson, so area businesses and employers can act on the issue that undoubtedly affects them and their workers. To do that, they need facts and current information at their disposal.

Redding is urging employers and businesses to send representatives to a free Nov. 22 session in Henderson that is "designed to help employers understand the basics of substance use disorder and addiction, the impact of substance use on their workforce, and to provide recommendations and tools for employers to support their employees in recovery from or impacted by substance use disorder."

The workshop -- titled "Pathway to Transformational Employment: From substance use disorder basics to creating a culture of change" -- is open to all. Read more: The Gleaner



DeKalb Chamber of Commerce finds new home at First Midwest Bank

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is headed from one bank to another, and on Friday will have a new home on the second floor of First Midwest Bank, 130 W. Lincoln Highway.
We were able to fit [the move] in a good time frame for us," said Matt Duffy, executive director of the Chamber, on Monday. "First Midwest Bank has been great working with us as far as asking 'what can we do to be a partner in the community.' The timing just worked out well for both sides."
The Chamber is one of three agencies, including the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, that were given a Dec. 31 deadline to vacate their current space, the former First National Bank that is known as the Nehring Building, 164 E. Lincoln Highwaysince it's to become the new city hall.
The Chamber will close Wednesday and Thursday for the move, and reopen at its new location Friday.
The new digs are all set to go, Duffy said, with five offices, conference and lobby space and more technology in the office. First Midwest Bank underwent a minor lobby remodel on the first floor, so the elevator and stairs are accessible to all.
"If the bank is closed on any holiday that we're open, you can still use the elevator and the stairs to get to us without going in the bank," he said.
Agencies and city staff alike have cited a changing downtown scene – namely, "new business, new buildings, new construction and new plans" as Duffy put it – as reasons for the location shifts. Chamber staff had been on the lookout for a new spot since May. Read more: Daily Chronicle

Heart of Wisconsin chamber kicks off 2019-20 Leadership program


The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce kicked off their Leadership program with a retreat held Oct. 17-18 at the Rosholt Lions Camp, followed by “Community Service” day held on Nov. 7 at the McMillan Library.

The Heart of Wisconsin Community Leadership Program is an interactive leadership development program designed to provide a deeper understanding of the community and practical leadership tools, and operates as a catalyst for positive community change.

The 2019-20 Community Leadership Class includes: Amanda Smith – Members’ Advantage Credit Union, Angel Whitehead – Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Ashley Haldeman – Opportunity Development Center, Ashley O’Keefe – Aspirus, Bradley Burris – Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Cameryn Ehlers Kwaterski – Visit Rome, Heather Khachani – Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area, Jeremy Sickler – South Wood County Airport Commission, Jerry Babiak – Nash Law Group, Jessica Maurer – Nekoosa Court, Jodi Friday -United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties, Jordan Jazdzewski – Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Kris Leonhardt – Multi Media Channels/Wisconsin Rapids City Times, Marla Ferkey – Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa, Mary Sigler – Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank, Matt Edwards – River Cities Bank, Michael Kirschling – Insurand Wealth Planning, Samantha Krummel – Paper City Savings, Shawn Becker – Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Suzanne Campbell – Simplicity Credit Union, Wendy Haske – Renaissance, Wes Meyer – NextHome Partners, and Zachary Stublaski – ND Papers.

For information on the 2020-21 Community Leadership Program, which kicks off October 15-16, 2020, contact Krista Coon at programs@wisconsinrapidschamber.com or 715-423-1830, or visit http://www.wisconsinrapidschamber.com/leadership. Read more: City Times



The Greater Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Community Map

The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the Royal Oak Chamber today! Thanks to Shelly Kemp and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!


  













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Northland Brewing Company, LLC wins Invest Cheboygan County

Northland Brewing Company, LLC of Indian River, co-owned by Matt Whitener, was the first place winner at the third annual Invest Cheboygan County event on Nov. 6 at the Cheboygan Opera House.
The Invest Cheboygan event encourages entrepreneurs and potential businesses to pitch ideas to a panel of judges, in hopes of receiving funds to get their businesses started, or make renovations to their current facilities.
The Invest Cheboygan County event was started as a vision of the Cheboygan Entrepreneurial Team, to help drive economic development in Cheboygan County, as well as help new businesses grow and develop.
At the event earlier this month, nine entrepreneurs shared their pitches with the audience and the judges, detailing what their businesses were and what they would do with the funds, should they win one of four prizes being given out. Each contestant was given four minutes to present.
These presentations included Abbie Brooks of TJ’s Finer Food Food Truck, Tara Hendrix of Sensational Life Therapy, Karen Palmer of BioVibe, John Costin of The Lark Theater, Holly August of Wildwood Coffee Company, LLC, and Darcy Esterline and Tina Hogoboom of Mack City Chips.
After the presentations were completed, the judged secluded themselves to discuss the presentations and which business idea they felt best deserved the first place prize of $12,000, the second place prize of $6,000 and the third place prize of $3,000. Along with the monetary prizes, the winners also received packages from the local Chambers of Commerce, local radio stations and Cheboygan Daily Tribune which would help with the advertisement of the businesses, as well as a profile in the annual Cheboygan Today magazine.
The top three winners of the event were also given an automatic spot to compete at The Grand Event, a larger competition similar to the Invest Cheboygan County event, at Boyne Mountain on Nov. 20. At the Grand Event, there is an additional $18,000 that will be up for grabs for the winners.
While the judges were deliberating, those in the audience were able to vote for their favorite pitches by dropping poker chips into buckets marked with the names of the presenters, while enjoying some refreshments that were provided. The People’s Choice winner would take home $1,500 to put toward their business.
In his presentation, Whitener said Indian River is like many Northern Michigan resort towns, offering a wide array of recreation opportunities and attractions. But, unlike some other resort towns, Indian River lacks a craft beer scene.
“Northland Brewing Company is creating a craft beer destination in downtown Indian River, by combining quality, site brewed craft beer with specialty, fast, casual food, and unique, entertaining events and programs,” said Whitner.
As they finish their site development, the brewery is working to revitalize downtown Indian River. Their site plan includes one of the other presenters, Wildwood Coffee Company, as well as cooperative office space, a small food truck court and outdoor entertainment area, which will include a stage and event space.

“More than any one business, we’re creating a place in Indian River,” said Whitener. “An environment for a community, camaraderie and inclusion.” Read more: Monroe News


Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber map: Town Square Publications: Promises Made, Promises kept!

The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce recently worked with Town Square Publications on the production of a map. Town Square Publications provided all the map design and cartography for the product and sold the sponsorships, so there was no cost to the chamber. The chamber provided local content and photos that showed our organization’s focus on promoting our communities and helping our businesses to thrive. Town Square Publications provided the chamber a proof before going to print. The result was a top quality map. We were especially pleased with the quality of the printing and the paper.

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President
Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber


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