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Michigan West Coast Chamber event highlights state budget situation, legislative priorities
As state lawmakers look ahead to creating a spending plan for the 2021 fiscal year, both negotiating sides will be eager to avoid a repeat of last year’s budget negotiations, where bargaining went down to the wire — only to be followed by tense negotiations over appropriations bills.
State Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, doesn’t think that the Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will have the same problem this time around.
He told attendees of the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce’s governmental affairs breakfast on Monday, Feb. 17, that guidelines were put in place after last year’s negotiations to ensure that the same scenario doesn’t happen again.
Nesbitt said that there are guidelines for both chambers of the state Legislature to submit their budgets to Whitmer by July 1, which was common practice during the tenure of former Gov. Rick Snyder.
“My hope is that it will drive those negotiations,” he said. Nesbitt was one of several government officials to speak at the event, which featured figures from both the state and federal level.
“The governor is taking a comprehensive approach to addressing issues that everyday Michiganders face as barriers,” Hernandez said. “She’s committed to getting done what she can do now.”
Whitmer’s $61.9 billion budget proposal includes increases in public school funding, combating infant mortality and addressing the impact of climate change. Read more: Holland Sentinel
Logansport Cass County Community Resource Guide and Map
The Logansport Cass County Community Guide and map is available at the Chamber today! Thanks to the Bill, Teresa and the chamber members for their help and direction putting this together!
Logansport Cass County Chamber Directory and Map
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Greater Peoria Business Alliance President & CEO
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: President & CEO, Greater Peoria Business Alliance: Peoria Area
DIRECT REPORTS: Peoria Area Chamber Vice-President Operations and CEO Council Foundation Program Director
Date: February 17, 2020
BASIC PURPOSE:
The President/CEO position requires an individual to develop a comprehensive understanding of the stated mission and goals of the organization as defined in the GPBA/CEOC/PACC Strategic Plans. This position will be responsible for leading the Greater Peoria Business Alliance (GPBA) comprised of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) and the CEO Council Foundation (CEOC). Specifically, the project management, member acquisition & retention and fund development of the organizations. The PRESIDENT/CEO is a member of the senior leadership team of the GPBA and works closely with both the GPBA/PACC/CEOC boards and committees on projects and initiatives that move the missions and visions of the organizations forward. The PRESIDENT/CEO serves a key role in the creation and implementation of the strategic plans of the GPBA, PACC and CEOC. The PRESIDENT/CEO must have the ability to interact and work with CEOs, business owners/leaders, community leaders and government representatives at all levels. Additionally, the PRESIDENT/CEO will have the responsibility of ensuring the day to day operations of the office are run effectively and efficiently.
All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with the strategic plans within the general nature of business as outlined by the respective governing boards. The position requires the individual to have strong positive skills in communication, be highly organized, be task-oriented, manage time effectively, have current computer skills, have supervisory capabilities, be a team player and have a desire to succeed.
More Information about the position here. Inquiries and Questions: Peoria@Waverly-Partners.com
Discover Wisconsin spotlight hits Poynette
Tickets on sale now for Montgomery County Chamber's Women’s Leadership Conference
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will host its seventh annual Women’s Leadership Conference at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center on Thursday, March 19. The daylong event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a networking breakfast and award recognition. Programming and lunch will follow, with networking activities and a silent auction to conclude the day at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased until March 13 on the chamber’s website at www.bit.ly/Womens2020 or by calling the chamber at 382-3020. The ticket price is $99 for members and $149 for nonmembers.
This year’s theme is “Women: Visions & Visionaries,” and will feature Amy Herman as the keynote speaker. Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture and photography, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize biases that impede decision making. She has adapted her program for a wide range of professionals and leads sessions internationally for the New York City Police Department, the FBI, the French National Police, the Department of Defense, Interpol, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, first responders, the military and the intelligence community. The program has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The CBS Evening News and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. Herman holds an A.B., a J.D. and an M.A. in art history. Her book, “Visual Intelligence,” was published in May 2016 and was on both the New York Times and Washington Post bestseller lists.
Following Herman will be Montgomery County’s business owner and leader Nancy Hardwick of Meld Manufacturing. Hardwick has grown her business exponentially in the past seven years and serves a global market. She will share the drivers in her vision for her company.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend two of five breakout sessions in the afternoon. Topics will range from dealing with creating a vision of you to challenging problematic patterns and becoming the visionary of your own life. The chamber will also host a silent auction during the conference with a variety of items available for bidding.
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce appreciates the support of its members and the 2020 Women’s Leadership Conference sponsors: American National Bank & Trust Company; Anne Giles, Licensed Professional Counselor; Appalachian Power Company; Beliveau Farm Winery; Blacksburg Fit Body Boot Camp; Budget Blinds of Salem, Roanoke, Botetourt and the NRV; Carilion New River Valley Medical Center; Coldwell Banker Townside Realtors; First & Main; First Bank & Trust Company; Freedom First Credit Union; Ink Works Studio; LewisGale Hospital Montgomery; Pointe West Management; Servpro of Montgomery and Pulaski Counties; The Orange Bandana LLC All-Occasion Gift Baskets; and The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
For more information on the conference, or the chamber, visit www.montgomerycc.org. Read more: Roanoke Times
From Nancy Ekerle, Jasper Chamber: SBA Indiana is recruiting small business owners for this year’s Emerging Leaders program which begins in mid-April
Here’s more about the program:
The SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative provides free entrepreneurship education and training for executives of small, poised-for-growth companies that are potential job creators. Since its inception in 2008, the SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative has trained over 5,000 small business owners, creating over 6,500 jobs, generating over $300 million in new financing, and securing over $3.16 billion in government contracts. Indianapolis is one of only 55 SBA sites across the nation offering this valuable program.
Program highlights:
· Customized training for “C” (CEO, COO, etc.) level executives with demonstrated business sustainability of at least 3 years in business and annual revenue of at least $250K
· Curriculum was developed by Boston University, and is tailored to the needs of local participants by Emerging Leaders Indiana facilitator Tim Martin, former Pepsi-Co executive and current SCORE mentor
· Classes typically begin in April with graduation taking place in October or November and includes 100 + hours of professional specialized training and peer-to-peer counseling
· Graduates walk away with a three-year strategic growth action plan with benchmarks and performance targets to help emerge as self-sustaining and expanding businesses that creates jobs and build communities
· Specialized areas of training include:
· Growth Strategies Plans
· Financing and Access to Capital
· Government Contracting
· CEO Mentoring
Qualifications:
· Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
· Have been in business for at least 3 years
· Have at least one employee, other than self
The registration link is: https://interise.org/sbaemergingleaders/ . The application is pretty easy and straightforward. Class capacity is between 15-20, so it’s best for small business owners to put their application in early so if there are any questions we can get them answered quickly and save their slot.
Laura Schafsnitz
Indiana District Office Public Affairs
U.S. Small Business Administration
(463) 203-7197
laura.schafsnitz@sba.gov
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U.S. Small Business Administration
(463) 203-7197
laura.schafsnitz@sba.gov
Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide
The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Discover Wisconsin spotlight hits Poynette
Episode on local spots to air in March
In an effort to tout local businesses and thriving agro-tourism enterprises, the Poynette Area Chamber of Commerce and four organizations teamed up with Discover Wisconsin on an upcoming episode of the long-standing show.
Launched in the 1980s, Discover Wisconsin installments take viewers around the state, with each program highlighting specific tourism gems in various communities. In recent months, the show has featured segments on Baraboo, Sauk Prairie, Merrimac, Hudson and Richland Center. In March, Poynette will join the list of showcased areas.
Airing on March 14, a Discover Wisconsin program about Columbia County will include four Poynette area stops – Rock N Wool Winery, the MacKenzie Center, Creek Bed Country Farmacy and Lapacek’s Orchard. Additionally, the episode will highlight places in Portage, Columbus and Cambria.
According to Luke Walz, president of the Poynette Area Chamber of Commerce, the organization was approached by Discover Wisconsin to be a part of the regional episode. Walz, who said he’s always looking for ways to promote Poynette, was interested from the get-go.
“I felt because of the familiarity I personally had with the television program and how much it’s done for the state of Wisconsin, that it was a really good opportunity for us to showcase some of these newer businesses in our area,” Walz said.
The chamber ended up sponsoring one-third of Poynette’s share of the production costs, with the four selected places kicking in the rest. Walz said the chamber wanted to focus on things unique to the area that attract tourists.
“We were really trying to find those places that pull people in from outside of our area,” Walz said. “All four of them really are perfect fits for that.”
Poynette’s agricultural tourism is strong, according to Walz, making Rock N Wool Winery, Creek Bed Country Farmacy and Lapacek’s Orchard natural selections to highlight. And the MacKenzie Center, a widely-known educational and nature site, is another distinctive entity in Poynette. All four places are family-oriented, according to Walz, and appeal to a range of people.
“There’s something to do all year long,” Walz said, listing off the spots’ seasonal activities. “If you want to hang out and sip wine, you can do that. If you want to take your kids to the pumpkin patch, you can do that. If you want to pick strawberries, you can do that.”
Rock N Wool Winery, located off of Drake Road, uses only Wisconsin-grown grapes for its wines. Open Thursdays through Sundays, the winery also hosts weekly ladies nights and bingo twice a month.
On the corner of County Highway CS and Mountford Road, Creek Bed Country Farmacy offers pick-your-own strawberries, sweet corn, sunflower fields, a corn maze, pumpkin patch and other activities throughout the year.
Visitors can sample over 60 varieties of apples at Lapacek’s Orchard, located off of Kroncke Road, as well as pick pumpkins, enjoy the tractor tire playground and browse an on-site shop featuring gifts, food items and more.
Wedged between U.S. Highway 51 and State Highway 22 on County Highway CS, the MacKenzie Center boasts trails, exhibits and programs for all ages. The center hosts yearly events, such as the Maple Syrup Fest, candlelight hikes and a fall festival.
According to Jessica Murphy, the Discover Wisconsin producer working on the county’s episode, crews spent about four days filming in Poynette last year. In an email, she wrote that each installment is about 20 minutes long, with four different segments. Read more: Poynette Press
#FamousChamber Of Commerce Quotations: (Be happy!)
You are much stronger than you think you are, but not as strong as you will become.
—Rod Pickett
Petal Pastor Honored with Bobby Runnels Leadership Award
As one would expect, Brad Eubank’s position as senior pastor at Petal First Baptist Church entails not only dedication to the church, but also steady interaction with the community throughout the Friendly City.
But many in Petal would agree that Eubank has gone far and above his pastoral duties, whether that be his work with the Petal School District and the Petal Excel By 5 Coalition, or helping Mt. Vernon Baptist church with cleanup efforts after two tornadoes. For those efforts – and many others like them – Eubank was honored with the prestigious Bobby Runnels Leadership Award, presented last week during the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.
“When you look at the list of (previous winners), I wonder how in the world I got on the list,” Eubank said. “There are some amazing people on that list who have impacted Petal for a lot of years, and just looking back at last year’s list, I don’t think I’m even in the realm of those kind of people.
“But I’m completely honored and humbled, by all means. I was blown away by it, and very honored that I would even be considered with a lot of people who were on that list prior to my getting the award.”
In addition to his 30 years in ministry, Eubank serves on the Hope Clinic Advisory Board, of which he was a founding member. He also works on the Board of Ministerial Aid for the Mississippi Baptist Convention, where he serves on the executive committee, and is a chaplain for the Petal Fire Department.
He is also on the Petal Excel By 5 Coalition and the Petal Primary School Shared Decision Group.
“It’s an incredible opportunity to impact peoples’ lives, and obviously my ultimate goal is to be able to share the Gospel with folks and let them know how important the Lord is and how much he loves them,” Eubank said. “One of the best ways we can do that is to serve people and try to meet physical needs. Read more: Pine Belt News
Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting for HealthWorks Medical, LLC
On Wednesday, February 19, the Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome HealthWorks Medical, LLC to their new location in Mayfield at 17 Construction Drive, Suite A. HealthWorks Medical is owned and operated by J. Kyle Turnbo, MD. Their healthcare team consists of qualified medical professionals with combined experience, allowing them to provide efficient healthcare. Their team has new ideas and concepts beyond the typical occupational and corporate wellness models, which provides easy access to healthcare, with shorter wait times and more time with the provider. HealthWorks Medical will work with you and your business to determine the proper mix of services that will best fit your goals and objectives.
On Wednesday, February 19, the Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome HealthWorks Medical, LLC to their new location in Mayfield at 17 Construction Drive, Suite A. HealthWorks Medical is owned and operated by J. Kyle Turnbo, MD. Their healthcare team consists of qualified medical professionals with combined experience, allowing them to provide efficient healthcare. Their team has new ideas and concepts beyond the typical occupational and corporate wellness models, which provides easy access to healthcare, with shorter wait times and more time with the provider. HealthWorks Medical will work with you and your business to determine the proper mix of services that will best fit your goals and objectives.
For more information, contact HealthWorks Medical at 270-416-9355 or visit their website at www.healthworksmedical.com.
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