U.S. Chamber - Resilience in a Box
Resilience in a Box is based on best practices and designed to educate newcomers on business resilience. Small businesses are both highly vulnerable and can be without adequate resources to focus on preparedness actions. These resources will guide companies toward addressing preparedness issues while building in flexibility to handle potential business interruptions.
The Resilience in a Box program is a collaborative partnership between the UPS Foundation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Toolkit Workgroup.
Additional resources for disaster preparedness globally are complimentary to the Resilience in a Box tools. We are pleased to cross share this information as well to help support businesses around the world prepare and sustain should the next disaster disrupt their operations. Resources are available in additional languages, including Spanish, French, Turkish, and Arabic.
For a full list of resources available, click here.
#FamousChamber Quotation of the Week (Be happy!) - Via Glenn Shepard
"Build something 100 people love, not something 1,000,000 people kind of like."
- Brian Chesky, cofounder of Airbnb
Batavia Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Reopening of our Community with a Ribbon Cutting
We had fun making it...please enjoy!
We sent a press release with the link to this video to our media list. Read the news release here. Use this link if you'd like to share the video: https://youtu.be/g9poXRdZJ_g
Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce ReTying Business & Community Video
Geneva Chamber Video: Welcome Back Geneva!
This is the link from our post on Facebook back on June 12th. It received 4,600+ views and 39 shares from people. I think the sharing of it really helped generate all those views so that was pretty cool to see such high numbers on that post.
Here’s the Facebook link to the video the Geneva Chamber did.
https://www.facebook.com/GenevaILChamber/videos/288384205871939
The board of directors of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce has voted unanimously to select Valencia Williamson, a seasoned chamber of commerce executive, as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the business organization. Her first day at the chamber will be Monday, July 6.
Williamson currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The partnership is a regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving three counties and a diverse population of 150,000 residents in South Mississippi. She has been with the organization since 2010.
“Valencia has proven herself in the chamber profession,” says Ben Casey, 2020 Chair of the Clayton Chamber and President and CEO of LTI, Inc. in Jonesboro. “Her knowledge of how to work on teams with business, community and government leaders to improve the economic vitality has shined through in her current position. The search committee was focused on finding the right trailblazer to move our business organization to a new level of service to our members and the community as a whole. Valencia is the perfect professional to serve in this role.”
Prior to her position in Hattiesburg, Williamson served in various roles with the Walton Area Chamber in Santa Rose Beach, Florida and spent 2002 – 2004 working in the Atlanta region for The Kroger Company.
Williamson earned an MBA from The University of Southern Mississippi; an Economic Development Certificate from The University of Southern Mississippi; and a BS in Agricultural Business from Florida A&M University. She is a graduate of the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management (IOM) which is recognized as a significant designation in the chamber world.
“The opportunity to lead a chamber in a metro region is very exciting to me,” according to Williamson. “I am grateful to the Board of Directors for allowing me to share my experiences and skills as we all work to rebuild the economy throughout the country. I look forward to strategically structuring the chamber in a way that is sustainable and viable for every business in Clayton County.”
The search committee was led by Charles Reed, Jr., 2019 Chair of the chamber and legal counsel for the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. Others serving on the committee included Charisse Braxton, Kaiser Permanente; David Crow, Heritage Bank; Jack Hancock, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Dr. Tim Hynes, Clayton State University; Audrey King, Georgia Power Company; and Mark Wilson, Chime Solutions.
Page Estes, IOM, has served as Interim President and CEO for the chamber over the past five months. She is working with Williamson on a transition plan. Read more: Metro Atlanta CEO
Clayton County Chamber Selects Valencia Williams as President and CEO
Williamson currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The partnership is a regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving three counties and a diverse population of 150,000 residents in South Mississippi. She has been with the organization since 2010.
“Valencia has proven herself in the chamber profession,” says Ben Casey, 2020 Chair of the Clayton Chamber and President and CEO of LTI, Inc. in Jonesboro. “Her knowledge of how to work on teams with business, community and government leaders to improve the economic vitality has shined through in her current position. The search committee was focused on finding the right trailblazer to move our business organization to a new level of service to our members and the community as a whole. Valencia is the perfect professional to serve in this role.”
Prior to her position in Hattiesburg, Williamson served in various roles with the Walton Area Chamber in Santa Rose Beach, Florida and spent 2002 – 2004 working in the Atlanta region for The Kroger Company.
Williamson earned an MBA from The University of Southern Mississippi; an Economic Development Certificate from The University of Southern Mississippi; and a BS in Agricultural Business from Florida A&M University. She is a graduate of the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management (IOM) which is recognized as a significant designation in the chamber world.
“The opportunity to lead a chamber in a metro region is very exciting to me,” according to Williamson. “I am grateful to the Board of Directors for allowing me to share my experiences and skills as we all work to rebuild the economy throughout the country. I look forward to strategically structuring the chamber in a way that is sustainable and viable for every business in Clayton County.”
The search committee was led by Charles Reed, Jr., 2019 Chair of the chamber and legal counsel for the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. Others serving on the committee included Charisse Braxton, Kaiser Permanente; David Crow, Heritage Bank; Jack Hancock, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Dr. Tim Hynes, Clayton State University; Audrey King, Georgia Power Company; and Mark Wilson, Chime Solutions.
Page Estes, IOM, has served as Interim President and CEO for the chamber over the past five months. She is working with Williamson on a transition plan. Read more: Metro Atlanta CEO
Joshua Gunn named as new CEO of Peoria Area Chamber
Joshua Gunn has been named president and CEO of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and the CEO Council.“It is a privilege to be part of two organizations that advocate for business prosperity and encourage the economic growth of the Peoria area. I will do my best to connect with the region’s business leaders, communities and our members to truly make a difference,” said Gunn in a prepared statement.
He’d most recently been vice president of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina, and has experience on entreprenurial, research, direct business-to-business sales, minority business development and community engagement, a news release issued by the chairwomen of the chamber and CEO Council stated.
He’ll begin work on July 1. Read more: Journal Star
Seasoned Albany Georgia Developer Selected as Jackson Redevelopment Authority Leader
Latoya Cutts, the former downtown manager and head of development for Albany, Georgia, has been named as the new executive director for the Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA).
Cutts selection comes following a national search which included interview participation by members of the community and City of Jackson officials, said JRA Vice Chairman Alex Lawson, Jr., who led the process.
“We were very pleased with the caliber of candidates who were interested in coming to Jackson,” said Lawson. “However, Latoya Cutts quickly rose to the top because of her prior experience and the results she achieved in her career. We’re excited about the future with her leading the organization.”
Cutts has more than a decade of executive management and progressive leadership experience. She has worked extensively in municipal government as the City of Albany’s Downtown Manager/Executive Director and as the City of Albany’s director for the Department of Community and Economic Development. Cutts also has significant experience in leading public-private development projects for downtown revitalization, organizational development, community development in target urban redevelopment areas, and years of experience as an independent business development consultant.
Under her leadership, in dual roles as the City of Albany’s Downtown Manager and Executive Director for the two redevelopment authorities (ADICA & DDA), in less than 24 months Cutts successfully led efforts for major catalyst development projects - totaling more than $20 million in projected new downtown investment. These catalyst projects spurred significant interest and created new opportunities for continued redevelopment and growth. Cutts’ portfolio of public-private projects includes, but is not limited to, a Microbrewery, the adaptive reuse of a hotel to 64 loft apartments, downtown front street commercial development with new restaurants and retail, the Downtown Albany Museum of Art, and a three-phase affordable housing development.
Cutts is a 2019 graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Master of Real Estate Development. Her educational accomplishments also include a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia Southwestern State University and a Master of Science in Management from Troy State University.
“We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Cutts on board. She has extensive experience as a leader in city government, leading federally funded programs, working with development authorities on public-private development programs/projects, and leading strategic planning and organizational development initiatives,” said JRA Board Chairman John Dinkins. “These skills are going to be invaluable to the JRA and our efforts to fulfill the mission of making a positive impact in urban renewal in the City of Jackson”.
JRA was established in 1968 as a quasi-official redevelopment agency and parking authority for the City of Jackson. JRA is responsible for the resurgence and revitalization of residential, business and investment growth in the city. It is governed by seven commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Jackson to represent their respective wards.
Cutts is slated to begin her tenure with JRA on July 20.
Muskego Chamber Update 07.07.2020 RE: Possible Release of Business Names Related to COVID Infections
Dear Chamber members,
Last week we were notified by the state chamber that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received at least one open records request to release the names of businesses with employees who tested positive for COVID-19. Several business groups, including WMC, the Grocers and the Restaurants, sent letters to the Evers Administration last week asking that the information not be released and explaining the reputational and financial consequences to businesses if they do.
The Muskego Chamber is one of numerous chambers across our state that have signed on to the following letter in an effort to convey the seriousness of this issue to the Governor's administration. For your information, here it the letter that is being sent:
Dear Governor Evers and Secretary Palm:
We, the undersigned representatives of thousands of Wisconsin businesses, are aware that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received at least one and perhaps more open records requests from media outlets or others to identify businesses that have had employees test positive for COVID-19. While we understand the legal requirements under the state’s open records law, we are very concerned that the broad release of this type of information could cause severe reputational and financial damage to individual businesses, or to entire economic sectors. The information could also expose businesses to greater legal liability, not to mention the prospect that affected businesses may pursue legal action against DHS if their brand is tarnished by the release of inaccurate or false information tying their name to alleged COVID-19 infections.
Wisconsin businesses understand and take seriously the responsibility to protect their employees’ health and safety at work. But employees have lives outside of the workplace where they may come into contact with COVID-19. That is why identifying the names of businesses with employees who tested positive will confuse the public by creating a linkage, and thus the impression that the virus was contracted at the workplace. But, as you are aware, it is nearly impossible to know with certainty the exact location where individuals contract and spread COVID-19.
Wisconsin businesses have already suffered great hardships as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t see any reason to compound an already bad situation by needlessly and unfairly defaming, embarrassing and shaming businesses in this way.
We also don’t want people to believe that it is unsafe to return to work when businesses are abiding by guidelines and best practices outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and others to make workplaces safe. We need to encourage economic activity in Wisconsin, not take actions to suppress it.
Further, the release of this information could have the unfortunate consequence of discouraging businesses from communicating and engaging with state and county health officials.
On behalf of the Wisconsin business community, we respectfully ask that you not release this information. However, if the release is unavoidable, we ask that it be as limited as possible and that you notify affected businesses in advance.
Sincerely,
Kurt Bauer
President/CEO
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Last week we were notified by the state chamber that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received at least one open records request to release the names of businesses with employees who tested positive for COVID-19. Several business groups, including WMC, the Grocers and the Restaurants, sent letters to the Evers Administration last week asking that the information not be released and explaining the reputational and financial consequences to businesses if they do.
The Muskego Chamber is one of numerous chambers across our state that have signed on to the following letter in an effort to convey the seriousness of this issue to the Governor's administration. For your information, here it the letter that is being sent:
Dear Governor Evers and Secretary Palm:
We, the undersigned representatives of thousands of Wisconsin businesses, are aware that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received at least one and perhaps more open records requests from media outlets or others to identify businesses that have had employees test positive for COVID-19. While we understand the legal requirements under the state’s open records law, we are very concerned that the broad release of this type of information could cause severe reputational and financial damage to individual businesses, or to entire economic sectors. The information could also expose businesses to greater legal liability, not to mention the prospect that affected businesses may pursue legal action against DHS if their brand is tarnished by the release of inaccurate or false information tying their name to alleged COVID-19 infections.
Wisconsin businesses understand and take seriously the responsibility to protect their employees’ health and safety at work. But employees have lives outside of the workplace where they may come into contact with COVID-19. That is why identifying the names of businesses with employees who tested positive will confuse the public by creating a linkage, and thus the impression that the virus was contracted at the workplace. But, as you are aware, it is nearly impossible to know with certainty the exact location where individuals contract and spread COVID-19.
Wisconsin businesses have already suffered great hardships as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t see any reason to compound an already bad situation by needlessly and unfairly defaming, embarrassing and shaming businesses in this way.
We also don’t want people to believe that it is unsafe to return to work when businesses are abiding by guidelines and best practices outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and others to make workplaces safe. We need to encourage economic activity in Wisconsin, not take actions to suppress it.
Further, the release of this information could have the unfortunate consequence of discouraging businesses from communicating and engaging with state and county health officials.
On behalf of the Wisconsin business community, we respectfully ask that you not release this information. However, if the release is unavoidable, we ask that it be as limited as possible and that you notify affected businesses in advance.
Sincerely,
Kurt Bauer
President/CEO
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Birmingham Bloomfield 2019-2020 Membership Directory and Community Resource Guide
The Birmingham-Bloomfield 2019-2020 Membership Directory and Community Resource Guide is available at the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Joe Bauman and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Birmingham-Bloomfield 2019-2020 Membership Directory
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.
Birmingham-Bloomfield 2019-2020 Membership Directory
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.
Leadership Kenosha set to graduate Class of 2020
The Leadership Kenosha class of 2020 will be graduating on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in a drive-by graduation commencement at the Kenosha Chamber of Commerce building parking lot, 600 52nd St.
The participants went through the leadership program to learn more about how the municipalities and employers interact and how their involvement could build upon the continued success and growth of Kenosha County.
Those interested in becoming an emerging leader or strengthening current involvement in the community should visit https://kenoshaareachamber.com/leadership-kenosha or contact the Kenosha Chamber of Commerce for further details and to learn more.
The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating over 100 years of service to the business community, with a mission to provide opportunities to engage and connect its members with the greater community and promote a culture where people and business succeed. Read more: Kenosha News
Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber: PPE Kit Distribution - what every business should have
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Macomb Chamber Accepting Nominations for 2020 Athena Award
Every year at the ATHENA Awards Ceremony, we gather to celebrate those who embody, encourage, and promote the inclusion of women. The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding leader who is honored for professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The Athena Committee is seeking nominations for Macomb County’s 21st Annual Athena Award. This will be presented on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020.
How to Nominate
The Athena Nominee must demonstrate the following:
Is an established leader and mentor who assists women in reaching their full potential
Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession
Provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
Download the Nomination Form Here
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, July 31st and may be submitted to Mary Ann at maryann@macombcountychamber.com or Mailed to the Macomb Foundation, Attn.: Mary Ann Bauman, 28 First Street, Suite B, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 by July 31, 2020.
Oxford-Lafayette County EDF and Chamber: BACK TO BUSINESS MISSISSIPPI GRANT PORTAL IS NOW LIVE
The Mississippi Development Authority’s “Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program” was launched on, June 11, 2020 at noon (12pm). The application portal can be found by going to the website below.
This website also features eligibility requirements, FAQs, PDF downloads of the Back to Business Rules, and a notification email option for program news and announcements.
The Back to “Business Mississippi Grant Program” is part of the “2020 COVID-19 Mississippi Business Assistance Act”, which authorized $300 million for small business relief. Funding for the program is provided from the State of Mississippi’s allocation of the $1.25 billion from the “Coronavirus Relief Fund” of the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act”, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020.
The program is designed to provide grants to eligible businesses that suffered an interruption on their regular business operations due to COVID-19 and to stimulate growth, economic relief, and recovery among Mississippi small businesses that experienced disruption or closure due to COVID-19.
Included in the Back to Business Grant Program is $40 million allocated for minority and women owned businesses.
The Chamber and EDF will continue to monitor new programs, policies, and opportunities for small business relief. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Best Regards,
Jon Maynard
President/CEO
Oxford-Lafayette County EDF and Chamber of Commerce
www.oxfordms.com
662.234.4651
New program coordinator for Charlottesville Regional Chamber's Defense Affairs Committee
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has hired its first Program Coordinator for its Defense Affairs Committee.
According to a release Lettie J. Bien will take on the position immediately.
Bien is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, an attorney and a longtime community advocate.
In this new role, she will be carrying out community engagement and business development to strengthen relationships between the chamber, the Central Virginia community, the regional defense/intelligence community, and veterans.
"I commend the chamber for its partners for their recognition of the importance of this business sector,” said Bien. “I am honored to have been chosen to undertake the implementation of this project. This will be a catalytic economic resource for the entire community.”
The release says the U.S. Department of Defense is the fifth-largest employer in Albemarle County, and the defense and intelligence sector has been deemed a critical component of the economic development of the region.
In the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene and Nelson, the DOD is the ninth-largest employer.
Several private organizations have partnered with the chamber to support a pilot project to hire this program coordinator, as well as the Albemarle County Economic Development Authority, the Charlottesville Economic Development Authority, and Greene County.
“We believe that increased coordination among our local defense and intelligence industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, and other regional stakeholders will benefit the entire community,” said Chamber CEO Elizabeth Cromwell. “In light of the COVID-19 economic crisis, these efforts are more critical than ever.”
The release says a small satellite office of the chamber will be set up at the University of Virginia Research Park where Bien will be the primary point of contact within the chamber for active-duty military, reserve affairs, and National Guard members as well as veterans and families within the community. Read more: CBS 19 News
Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce introduces new Executive DirectorBien is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel, an attorney and a longtime community advocate.
In this new role, she will be carrying out community engagement and business development to strengthen relationships between the chamber, the Central Virginia community, the regional defense/intelligence community, and veterans.
"I commend the chamber for its partners for their recognition of the importance of this business sector,” said Bien. “I am honored to have been chosen to undertake the implementation of this project. This will be a catalytic economic resource for the entire community.”
The release says the U.S. Department of Defense is the fifth-largest employer in Albemarle County, and the defense and intelligence sector has been deemed a critical component of the economic development of the region.
In the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene and Nelson, the DOD is the ninth-largest employer.
Several private organizations have partnered with the chamber to support a pilot project to hire this program coordinator, as well as the Albemarle County Economic Development Authority, the Charlottesville Economic Development Authority, and Greene County.
“We believe that increased coordination among our local defense and intelligence industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, and other regional stakeholders will benefit the entire community,” said Chamber CEO Elizabeth Cromwell. “In light of the COVID-19 economic crisis, these efforts are more critical than ever.”
The release says a small satellite office of the chamber will be set up at the University of Virginia Research Park where Bien will be the primary point of contact within the chamber for active-duty military, reserve affairs, and National Guard members as well as veterans and families within the community. Read more: CBS 19 News
Scott Smith, board chair for the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and President of First Trust Bank, pointed to Ms. Morrey’s business experience as he expressed excitement about her hire. “Angela has had a variety of business experiences that make her an excellent fit for this position. She’s had managerial experience from her time managing a hotel and meeting center. She’s had experience as an entrepreneur from when she owned and operated a successful childcare business. She worked with a broad group of people in the journalism industry working for both NBC and WB News. Most recently, she’s worked for a local family business. I fully expect those experiences to help her make instant connections with our members, and I’m confident they are going to love her.”
Some of Angela’s most memorable interviews were with the Green Bay Packers following a game at Lambeau Field and talking with singer Trace Adkins during the Hodag Country Music Festival in Rhinelander, WI. She has also covered investigative stories ranging from an unsolved murder to a major highway extension.
Angela’s roots dig deep in Bourbonnais. Her first job was delivering newspapers door-to-door, and subsequently, she worked as a proofreader for the Bourbonnais Herald and Country Market. Angela is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a minor in Spanish.
Angela and her three children enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking together and visiting with their extended family who live close by.
“I am really looking forward to serving the businesses and residents of Kankakee County. This is an incredible opportunity to help strengthen our community for future generations. I look forward to collaborating with the executive board and following in the great footsteps of Emily Poff and Barbi Brewer-Watson to carry the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce to the next level.”
Current executive director, Emily Poff, is relocating out of state for her husband’s recent career move. “I have truly appreciated the opportunity to lead the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce. We have experienced growth and the start of exciting new initiatives over this past year. Great things are happening in Kankakee County, and I know the Chamber will be in capable hands with Angela as our leader. This community will continue to hold a special place in my heart.”
In any given year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to downtown Geneva for the annual Swedish Days festival, a long-standing celebration of heritage and community.
The tradition was halted this summer as the coronavirus forced the cancellation of the six-day event for the first time in 70 years. But Geneva Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Laura Rush says organizers are determined to "still spread some Swedish love" the only way they can: virtually.
From Thursday through Sunday, concerts, videos and other activities will be available online, divided by the theme of the day. Thursday, for example, will focus on the "Swedish Connection," offering virtual trivia, dance lessons, cultural performances and history lessons.
Friday will be a kids' day, filled with live readings, a magic show and downloadable recipes, games and coloring pages. Saturday's theme is "Let Us Entertain You," with a book discussion, virtual Viking ship tours, and prerecorded and live concerts.
The festivities end Sunday, designated as an "Enjoy Geneva Day." Shops and restaurants are offering specials through the weekend.
The coronavirus has created the "perfect storm" for the local economy, Rush said. Businesses first had to shut down and then operate with limited capacities as they moved through each phase of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan.
The cancellation of tourism-boosting events like Swedish Days also is a contributing factor, city spokesman Kevin Stahr said. Geneva anticipates a "significant" loss of revenue in areas of food, beverage, retail and hotel revenues.
"Of course not having 200,000 (people) come to town will be hard on the businesses, especially after the rough couple of months they have just had," Rush said. "However, our businesses are resourceful and creative, so I hope the virtual (event) helps a bit in making up some revenue."
The virtual festivities stemmed from an idea presented by chamber member Jennifer Kaye, who runs a photography studio, Rush said.
Though not a traditional Swedish Days experience, she said, the concept offers more opportunities for participants to learn about the Swedish culture, as well as the meaning behind the event's name -- a nod to the Swedish immigrants living in Geneva when it began.
"Each thing we thought of with social distancing and safety in mind," she said. "We did not know what phase Geneva would be in, so we erred on the side of conservative when putting it all together."
The chamber is selling T-shirts that read "Swedish Days 2020 ... Nope!" The proceeds will be distributed to the 10 to 15 nonprofits that typically run food booths during the six-day festival, which is, for many, their biggest fundraiser of the year, Rush said.
Boxes of Swedish goodies contributed by local businesses were sold out within three days, she said.
For more information, visit www.genevachamber.com. From: Daily Herald
Owensboro Chamber: · KY Chamber Webinar on Racial Bias
The Kentucky Chamber is sponsoring an interactive online training tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8 for “Increasing Understanding and Disrupting Racial Bias.” This program features instructional teaching, leadership interviews, “fishbowl discussions with colleagues of color,” short videos, personal reflection/journaling activities and an outline of a work plan with goals to enhance individual, team and organizational growth. Attendees will also receive specific actions to reduce implicit racial bias and institutional inequity. Training objectives include: engaging in meaningful dialogue; learn how to develop strategies and skills to support racially and ethnically diverse co-workers and teams; develop individually customized action plans for reducing institutional bias thereby ensuring all employees, particularly colleagues of color, feel they truly belong and their contributions are included within the culture. Submitted attendee questions will be covered at the close of the training. The fee to participate is $149 for non-members or $99 for KY Chamber/KY SHRM members. You can register HERE.
KEDCo Small Business Relief Program
What is the KEDCo Small Business Relief Program?
KEDCo Small Business Relief Fund is a program developed to support recovery and job retention among existing small businesses in Kosciusko County impacted by COVID-19 that provides. Details include:
Direct loan assistance of up to $10,000 in working capital for business recovery and/or job retention, with zero percent (0%) interest and 24-month term.
Payments may be deferred for up to six (6) months.
Limit of one active loan per company.
Technical assistance from the KEDCo Business Navigator for business planning, business leader coaching and mentoring, and connections to other Entrepreneur Support Organizations throughout the term of the loan, with at least one annual in-person meeting and at least quarterly virtual meetings.
Community support through KEDCo Entrepreneur CIRCUIT virtual gatherings, ongoing engagement with other Entrepreneurial Support Organizations, and involvement in KEDCo social media advocacy.
No fee to apply. What companies are eligible?
· Kosciusko-based businesses, private or non-profit, negatively impacted by COVID-19
In business for at least two (2) years
Preference for businesses with few than 50 employees
Have or will experience reduction in force due to COVID-19
In good standing with KEDCo, Kosciusko County, and the State of Indiana
What is needed to apply?
Complete an application on the KEDCo website at www.kosciuksoedc.com
Executive Summary of Business Plan (assistance is available)
Copies of FY 2018 and FY 2019 profit and loss statements
Copy of current balance sheet
How are applications considered?
Applications will be reviewed by the KEDCo Business Navigator and CEO for completeness and presented to the KEDCo Revolving Loan Fund Committee for approval. Applicants will be invited to participate in a presentation to the committee via phone, video call, or in person. Consideration will be given to potential for business recovery or job creation, willingness to work with the KEDCo Business Navigator and supports, and likelihood of future business growth.
Indiana Chamber webinar: Not If, But When: Anticipating Crises For Your Company
July 14, 2020 @10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Prepare your team for communicating in a crisis
When COVID-19 hit, companies that fared the best already had a plan in place. While it may not be possible to predict every element of a crisis, it's important to be as prepared as possible – including knowing how to communicate critical information in a high-pressure situation.
Deana R. Haworth, APR, chief operating officer of Hirons, has 20 years of strategic communications experience, and is helping organizations across the financial, insurance, non-profit and health care sectors navigate the pandemic. Tune into this webinar as she shares guidelines for anticipating potential crises and best practices for managing crisis communications.
We encourage all communications and marketing professionals, as well as business leaders, to attend!
Tools needed/recommended:
Computer, phone or tablet with an internet connection
Computer audio or phone
Microphone to ask questions (or you can type them)
Headphones to minimize background noise
Presented by: Hirons
Deana Haworth, APR, Chief Operating Officer, Hirons
Price:
$59 for Indiana Chamber members
$79 list price
Register Here
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Technical assistance from the KEDCo Business Navigator for business planning, business leader coaching and mentoring, and connections to other Entrepreneur Support Organizations throughout the term of the loan, with at least one annual in-person meeting and at least quarterly virtual meetings.
Community support through KEDCo Entrepreneur CIRCUIT virtual gatherings, ongoing engagement with other Entrepreneurial Support Organizations, and involvement in KEDCo social media advocacy.
No fee to apply. What companies are eligible?
· Kosciusko-based businesses, private or non-profit, negatively impacted by COVID-19
In business for at least two (2) years
Preference for businesses with few than 50 employees
Have or will experience reduction in force due to COVID-19
In good standing with KEDCo, Kosciusko County, and the State of Indiana
What is needed to apply?
Complete an application on the KEDCo website at www.kosciuksoedc.com
Executive Summary of Business Plan (assistance is available)
Copies of FY 2018 and FY 2019 profit and loss statements
Copy of current balance sheet
How are applications considered?
Applications will be reviewed by the KEDCo Business Navigator and CEO for completeness and presented to the KEDCo Revolving Loan Fund Committee for approval. Applicants will be invited to participate in a presentation to the committee via phone, video call, or in person. Consideration will be given to potential for business recovery or job creation, willingness to work with the KEDCo Business Navigator and supports, and likelihood of future business growth.
Indiana Chamber webinar: Not If, But When: Anticipating Crises For Your Company
July 14, 2020 @10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Prepare your team for communicating in a crisis
When COVID-19 hit, companies that fared the best already had a plan in place. While it may not be possible to predict every element of a crisis, it's important to be as prepared as possible – including knowing how to communicate critical information in a high-pressure situation.
Deana R. Haworth, APR, chief operating officer of Hirons, has 20 years of strategic communications experience, and is helping organizations across the financial, insurance, non-profit and health care sectors navigate the pandemic. Tune into this webinar as she shares guidelines for anticipating potential crises and best practices for managing crisis communications.
We encourage all communications and marketing professionals, as well as business leaders, to attend!
Tools needed/recommended:
Computer, phone or tablet with an internet connection
Computer audio or phone
Microphone to ask questions (or you can type them)
Headphones to minimize background noise
Presented by: Hirons
Deana Haworth, APR, Chief Operating Officer, Hirons
Price:
$59 for Indiana Chamber members
$79 list price
Register Here
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