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66 Wisconsin Associations and Local Chambers of Commerce Ask Legislators to Protect Wisconsin Businesses, Schools and Others as They Safely Reopen
Over 60 business associations, non-profits and local chambers of commerce sent a letter to lawmakers on Wednesday asking them to sign on and support legislation that would shield Wisconsin businesses, schools, universities and other entities from the threat of predatory lawsuits alleging liability for COVID-19 exposures. The bill – LRB-6434/2 – is currently being circulated by Sen. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown).
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) was joined by the Wisconsin chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council and dozens of other organizations.
The 60-plus organizations call on the legislature to act quickly to protect businesses, non-profits and individuals who are doing the right thing, while ensuring bad actors could still be held liable.
The full letter can be found here.
MSU CAVS-Extension helps Mississippi manufacturers address shortage of isolation gowns for hospitals
With a team led by Mississippi State’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems-Extension, Mississippi manufacturers and suppliers have come together to produce isolation gowns to help some of the state’s hospitals in need.
As the disposable gowns became more difficult to obtain during the COVID-19 pandemic, several hospitals in the state reached out to CAVS-E this summer to express their concerns. At the request of the hospitals, CAVS-E personnel identified furniture manufacturers with the capabilities of making the gowns, as well as primary material suppliers. CAVS-E worked with the hospitals and manufacturers to fine-tune the design of the isolation gowns to meet the needs of each facility, which included OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian and South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.
“Since its founding, CAVS-E has been a tremendous asset for Mississippi’s manufacturing base and has a long track record of helping companies improve their production processes,” said MSU Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan. “This experience, as well as the team’s detailed knowledge of manufacturing capabilities in Mississippi, has CAVS-E well-positioned to help companies in our state meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers during a time when personal protective equipment has been in short supply.”
Isolation gowns are sanitary, personal protective equipment used by medical personnel when they enter a room with a patient who has an infectious disease, such as COVID-19. Procedures for isolation gowns are much like those for disposable gloves, where a fresh gown must be used each time the medical staff enters a different patient’s room. Small hospitals can go through more than 100 of these gowns each day.
The CAVS-E effort was carried out by Lean Healthcare Deployment Coordinator Susan Moore, Project Manager John Moore, and Project Coordinator Debbie Miller. Furniture manufacturers, many of which have in-house cut-and-sew operations in their plants—including Bauhaus, Corinthian Furniture and Max Home—were quick to respond to the need. Materials suppliers such as Mississippi Polymers, a manufacturer of thin-gauged flexible films, and DAF Products, a manufacturer of emergency response fabrics, were identified as companies that could provide the gown material.
“This is an excellent example of what CAVS-E does,” said CAVS-E Director Glenn Dennis. “Debbie contacted people in the furniture industry about different materials and designs. John and Susan sent several samples to the hospitals for their input, which took several design iterations, but they knew it was important and did not stop until the hospitals were satisfied. I am really proud of what this team did. They did not do this for the publicity, but they saw friends that were hurting, wanted to help, and they did.”
CAVS-E offers a Lean Healthcare Certificate program to healthcare organizations in the state that helps them improve the cost, quality and speed of delivery of healthcare services. For more information about this program, or to learn more about other programs and services offered by CAVS-E, visit www.cavse.msstate.edu.
MSU is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu. Contact: James Carskadon
With the COVID-19 pandemic throwing schools around the country – from kindergarten to universities – for a loop, 2020 has presented those organizations with perhaps the most daunting challenges since the influenza epidemic more than 100 years ago.
Which makes it all the more impressive that Hattiesburg – for the second year in a row – has been named the most educated city in Mississippi for 2020 by Insurify, a Cambridge, Massachussetts-based insurance comparison website that has been featured on ABC, the Wall Street Journal and the Chicago Tribune, among others.
“Hattiesburg is home to two major universities, a robust workforce development program at Pearl River Community College’s Hattiesburg campus and several high-performing school options for pre-K through 12th grades,” Mayor Toby Barker said. “Additionally, many of these institutions share initiatives or collaborate to provide top-notch educational opportunities to our residents (for example: the Middle College program between Hattiesburg High and Pearl River Community College).
“We’re proud any time we are recognized, but this award recognizing our city’s educational attainment is a nod to our learning institutions and those who invest in the lives of our students who – we hope – eventually become lifelong residents of Hattiesburg.”
To determine the rankings, the Insurify staff examined statistics from its database of more than 2.5 million car insurance applications to find the most educated cities. To apply for quotes, interested customers input personal and vehicle information, including their city of residence and highest level of education.
Using a proprietary scoring algorithm, analysts calculated an education score for each customer based on educational history and achievement. For high school students, the probability of advancing to college based on current grade point average also was factored into the calculation.
Winners of Insurify’s 2020 Most Educated Cities Award in neighboring states include Auburn, Alabama; Bentonville, Arkansas; New Orleans, Lousiana; and Franklin, Tennessee.
“With two universities and two community colleges in the region, Greater Hattiesburg has a highly educated workforce,” said Chad Newell, president of the Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg. “This bodes well for business startups, local companies expanding their operations, and for new companies locating here in the community.
“We have a very high percentage of millennials here as compared to other metro areas around the South, so our NextGen workforce is incredibly strong. Our quality of life and job creation efforts allow us to retain talent and grow our region’s economy.”
This marks the second year in a row Hattiesburg has been awarded the honor from Insurify.
“Today, a comprehensive education is becoming more and more necessary in the United States,” the company’s website states. “It wasn’t long ago that a high school diploma was enough to open up a multitude of career paths with ample earning potential.
“Nowadays, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for entering many professional fields. To land many dream jobs, additional factors such as internships, networking, and even a graduate education also come into play. Given this job market, a good education is a necessary and important step towards economic security.” Read more: Hub City Spokes
Batavia, Geneva, Bartlett, Elgin Area, Carol Stream and St. Charles Chamber Multi-Chamber B2B Progressive Net-Working Event
Date: | | September 23, 2020 |
Time: | | 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM CDT |
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Location: | | Baltria Classics & Custom Auto |
Contact: | | Patti Anselme |
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Date/Time Details: | | 9/23 |
Fees/Admission: | | $5.00 to attend |
Now more than ever, CEOs are leaning on each other as we navigate a world that changes by the day, and sometimes, even by the hour.
At the 2020 West Michigan CEO Summit, regional CEOs will discuss how they are tackling the challenges of conducting business during a pandemic, supporting teams, and maintaining positive culture in a remote working environment.
The event will also feature iconic and powerful leadership lessons to fuel and inspire fellow leaders to keep driving momentum as we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19.
Join us virtually on October 6 to learn about the innovative strategies and tactics your fellow executives are putting to work in their businesses, as well as what they are struggling with and what keeps them up at night.
Register today to join some of the most influential entrepreneurs and executives leading West Michigan as we continue working toward a brighter future, together.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
More information
This trend is often driven by another important trend – regionalism. For example, the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce and the Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance merged in 2019 to form the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce – an organization that will promote economic development in a region that spans two states. Independently, these organizations were advocating for their own economic development interests but realized they could be far more effective as a regional organization, especially when it comes to business attraction. “Whenever we’re working with site selection consultants or working with companies about locating to new sites or buildings, they don’t care about arbitrary municipal boundaries or even state lines. They care about what the work force is going to look like within a 30-mile drive of this dot on the map,” said Barkley Garrett, Director of Economic Development for the Greater Niles Chamber. By merging the two organizations, Garrett and his colleagues will be better able to address the needs of executives and site selectors. This notion that smaller communities can and should compete much more effectively through closer collaboration has and will continue to drive discussions of organizational consolidations and mergers. Get the white paper at: National Community Development Services
#BestChamber practices: Dearborn Area Chamber: Your referrals are Priceless…. Help by Sharing this Offer!
New members can "Join the Chamber Now and Pay Later" and receive full benefits!
We want to see the health of all businesses remain viable and vibrant! And we want to stay one-step ahead and be prepared to help new members, especially when we will be needed the most.
While we are serving our members every day, we look forward to servicing new members too! All our member businesses can count on us!
If you have questions, please email Renee Rossler, Director of Membership Services.
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Mclean County Chamber: Member Appreciation Luncheon
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Navistar Defense Investing In West Point Operations, Adding 500 New Jobs
Military vehicle manufacturer Navistar Defense, LLC is increasing employment in West Point by adding 500 new jobs. The company also is investing $8 million to upgrade its facility.
“Navistar Defense’s decision to add hundreds of new jobs for the people of Clay County is a strong testament to our state’s business climate and our dedicated, skilled manufacturing workforce,” Governor Tate Reeves said. “Our national government relies on Mississippians to keep our military and allies safe. I know these 500 Mississippians will work hard to maintain Navistar Defense’s high profile within the vehicle manufacturing and defense industries, while continuing its long-standing tradition of quality workmanship in West Point.”
Headquartered in Melrose Park, Ill., Navistar Defense manufactures and sustains tactical wheeled and commercial off-the-shelf military vehicles for the U.S. government and NATO allies. The company’s decision to invest in its West Point operations and add hundreds of new jobs is part of its commitment to establishing a long-term presence in Mississippi. Navistar Defense currently has contracts in place enabling the company to maintain long-term sustainability in West Point.
“Navistar Defense is demonstrating its commitment to the Golden Triangle region through this investment in our West Point Assembly Plant,” said Navistar Defense CEO Ted Wright. “Enhancing our manufacturing capability and growing our workforce is part of our strategic plan to grow the company. The plant’s large capacity enables us to build on our core military vehicle business and offers the potential to manufacture a variety of additional products.”
The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for building improvements. Navistar Defense also qualifies for the Advantage Jobs Rebate Program, which provides a rebate to eligible businesses that create new jobs that exceed the average annual wage of the state or county in which the company locates or expands. The Tennessee Valley Authority also is assisting with the project.
“Job creation is critical to building strong economies throughout Mississippi. The addition of 500 new jobs at Navistar Defense’s facility in West Point is reflective of Mississippi’s outstanding capacity and workforce talent within the defense industry,” said MDA Interim Executive Director John Rounsaville. “We appreciate the collaboration between MDA, the Golden Triangle Development LINK, Clay County, the city of West Point and TVA, which has proven invaluable as we’ve worked to bring this project to fruition.”
“The commitment that Navistar Defense is making in West Point not only in investment, but in hiring 500 full-time jobs with great benefits is a tremendous investment in our region,” said Joe Max Higgins, CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK. “Our existing employers invest large amounts in our region annually, and the Navistar Defense project is just another example of why the Golden Triangle is a profitable place for a business. These hires will be very helpful as we continue to work toward recovering from COVID-related effects.”
“TVA and City of West Point Electric System congratulate Navistar Defense, LLC on its decision to expand operations in Clay County and create hundreds of new job opportunities,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley. “It’s always an exciting day when we can celebrate a company’s commitment to continued growth in the Valley, and we are proud to partner with Golden Triangle Development LINK and Mississippi Development Authority to help further Navistar’s continued business success.”
Navistar Defense has been located in West Point since 2005. The addition of the 500 new jobs, which the company plans to fill by 2024, brings employment at the West Point facility to 525.
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Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Military Citizens Of The Year Recognition Event
#BestChamber practices: Champaign County Chamber: Member promotion: #App-y Hour in Champaign County
Chamber staff members Madeline Herrman and Lindsay Quick explore Champaign County one appetizer at a time in this reoccurring video series App-y Hour. Follow their journey and learn more about the restaurants of Champaign County below:
Campustown Takeout Edition - featuring Chopstix, Manolo's, Murphy's Pub, Ambar India Restaurant and Caffe Paradiso
- Wild Hare (Fisher)
Interested in having your restaurant featured? Send an email to Lindsay Quick at LindsayQ@champaigncounty.org for more information.
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2020 Community Guide & Business Directory
Our 2020 Community Guide and Business Directory is now available! Email us if you would like to have a large quantity delivered! Until then, feel free to view the digital edition online!
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems is increasing its manufacturing capacity in Shannon to accommodate the addition of three national security components/technologies manufacturing projects for the U.S. Dept. of Defense. The project is a $39.5 million corporate investment and will create 125 jobs.
“This is an exciting day for Lee County and the state of Mississippi. The addition of these critical manufacturing operations at General Atomics’ Shannon location demonstrates the fact that Mississippi’s skilled workforce is leading the nation, as our military relies heavily on the products made there to ensure their ability to protect our country and every single American,” Governor Tate Reeves said. “This new expansion will create 125 new, good-paying jobs, enabling dozens of Mississippians to provide for themselves and their families. We are grateful to General Atomics for its continued growth and investment in Northeast Mississippi and look forward to growing our partnership to bring more jobs and investment to our great state.”
General Atomics’s expansion, the 12th in 15 years, enables the company to increase its high-tech manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. The project includes the addition of 100,000 square feet of highly specialized manufacturing capabilities dedicated to supporting critical DoD programs.
“This expansion is a significant part of our ongoing efforts to create the most comprehensive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and Innovation in this region, where concepts and advanced technologies take shape and form the platforms integral to protecting our national security,” stated Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS. “We’ve installed the additional infrastructure, equipment, machining and production protocols and completed the critical security certifications necessary to accommodate the most sensitive and specialized manufacturing requirements. And we have an extremely skilled and experienced workforce to draw upon to ensure the components and systems we deliver to our warfighters are the highest quality and most reliable to meet their mission objectives now and into the future.”
“Since 2005, General Atomics has been at the forefront of manufacturing some of the most technologically advanced components for the U.S. Navy and other military installations. By continually investing in its Lee County operations and creating high-skilled jobs for the region’s workers, General Atomics contributes significantly to the growth of Northeast Mississippi’s economy and the region’s communities,” said MDA Interim Director John Rounsaville. “This latest expansion is a result of public-private partnerships, like the one between MDA and the Community Development Foundation, working together to build more vibrant, stronger communities through economic development and job creation.”
The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for workforce training and the installation of cranes at the Shannon facility. Lee County and TVA also are providing assistance.
“I commend General Atomics for their continued investment and commitment to bring quality jobs to North Mississippi. We also thank the Mississippi Development Authority and Gov. Reeves for their support,” said CDF Chairman Tollie White.
“General Atomics, one of the world’s most innovative companies, continues to expand in Lee County, now 12 times since 2005, and it’s because of the people in our workforce,” said Lee County Board of Supervisors President Tommie Lee Ivy. “It’s a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our local workforce.”
“TVA and Tombigbee EPA congratulate General Atomics on its decision to expand operations in Lee County,” said TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley. “Helping to support quality job creation and investment is central to TVA’s mission of service, and we are proud to partner with Lee County officials, Community Development Foundation and the Mississippi Development Authority to further that mission and congratulate General Atomics on its continued business success.”
General Atomics currently has 300 employees in Lee County. The company plans to fill the 125 new jobs by 2025.
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2021 Best Places to work in Indiana Applications are Now Open!
Participating in the 2021 Best Places to Work in Indiana program is an excellent way to attract top talent, enhance employee pride and ownership in the company, and impress customers and clients. It's been a tough year, so recognize your team's hard work!
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#BestChamber practices: Batavia Chamber: Chamber Associates - Stay involved with the community!
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Illinois Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program
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Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry: SOCIAL IMPACT NON-PROFIT VIRTUAL MEETING - $7.00
Wednesday, August 19th – 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. TOPIC: EFFECTIVE GRANT WRITING: STRATEGIES AND CHECKLISTS FOR SUCCESS, PRESENTED BY EDIE CANTER, CANTER STRATEGIES
Best Practices in Grants Fundraising: Edie Canter, President of Canter Strategies, will be our guest speaker. Part I of her presentation will be a grants overview, including finding prospects, evaluating fit, communicating with funders, and preparing for site visits. Part II of the presentation will focus in on writing grant proposals and will introduce Edie’s SPARC2© method, a strategic approach to improve your chances of grantwriting success.
Canter Strategies provides nonprofits with expert consulting in development, strategic planning, interim leadership, Board/organizational management, and writing. Edie brings to the table over 35 years of experience as an Executive Director, Director of Development and Communications, Board member, and advocate. She has written hundreds of grant proposals.
Joliet Chamber: Event Invitation - 2020 Webinar: August 28th - Making the Most of your Membership Profile
Virtual Conference Series
Making the Most of your Membership Profile
Please join the Joliet Chamber for a free, interactive virtual conference to best utilize your membership listing on the Chamber website including:
How to Make Your Directory Page Pop by updating company information, adding images and video, and displaying staff.
Promote Your Business by adding Hot Deals, Member to Member Deals, Job Postings, and Events.
Connect with Other Members - share your stories via the Community Feed.
In preparation for the webinar, please make sure you know your Joliet Chamber Membership log-in information. If you have not yet set-up a log-in and password, please contact the Chamber office by calling (815) 727-5371 or email info@jolietchamber.com.
Please use the link below to register:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3387029485696802320
Sponsored by Joliet Job Corps.
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Website: www.jolietchamber.com
Location: Virtual Conference
Contact: Kelly Baltas
Email: kbaltas@jolietchamber.com
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Fox Cities Chamber Hosts VIRTUAL Regional Recruitment Events for Businesses
Lansing Area School Superintendents to Discuss the Changing Landscape of Education at Economic Club Forum on August 20
Thursday, Aug. 20
11 a.m. – noon
Four local school superintendents will discuss the changing landscape of education due
to COVID-19 at an upcoming virtual meeting of the Lansing Economic Club. Participating
in the forum are Sam Sinicropi, superintendent, Lansing School District; Dori Leyko,
superintendent, East Lansing Public School District; Jason Mellema, superintendent
Ingham ISD; and Kelly Blake, superintendent, Waverly School District. The moderator for
the program will be Peter Spadafore, deputy executive director for external relations,
Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. The panel will discuss
factors that went into their district’s decisions regarding fall classes and extra-curricular
activities, the adjustment to online learning platforms, and the impact the new learning
environment is having on students and teachers.
Arlington Chamber Electronic Certificates of Origin
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Monroe County Chamber UPDATE! Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program
- Business name as registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State, if registered
- DBA or tradename (if applicable)
- Type of business entity
- Date of formation/creation
- Business address
- Taxpayer ID number
- Mississippi Secretary of State ID Number, if applicable
- Business phone number
- Primary contact
- Email Address
- Tax Return, if formed before January 1, 2020, or Schedule C
- Number of full-time equivalent employees as of March 1, 2020
- Details of impact of COVID-19 on the business
- Information on every Controlling Owner
- Information related to Minority Business Enterprise status, if applicable
- Information on whether the business has received other COVID-19 related funds
- Selection of grant award method.
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security on behalf of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce announced that a Mid-South Drive-Thru Job Fair in Southaven, MS is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. It will be in the the South East lot of Landers Center off Pepperchase Dr. and I-55 in Desoto County. The annual Governor’s Job Fair as always, is open to the public without charge and provides participants the opportunity to meet with employers and discuss potential job opportunities.
“This is a great chance to provide support for Mississippians who want to work during these difficult times. Opportunity is out there, and we want to unlock it for the people of this great state,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Adam Todd, director of the Governor’s Job Fair Network stated, “We have been working with our community partners on this event for a while now. The Southaven Chamber of Commerce reached out to us about putting this event on and we are excited to partner with them on this innovative way to help connect Mississippians with jobs.”
Important information about the job fair:
- Dress for success
- Be prepared for on-site interviews
- Bring plenty of resumes (Copiers/scanners will NOT be available at the Job Fair)
- Review the list of participating employers and have a game plan
- Please bring your own Masks. They will be required while interacting with businesses or event staff
- Attendees will NOT be allowed to leave their vehicles
“On-the-spot hires occur frequently at our job fairs, so please be patient with us during this event. We will get you through as quickly and efficiently as possible,” said Todd. Events like the Mid-South Drive-thru Job Fair, which connect Mississippi’s talented workers with employers looking to hire, are a critical part of our efforts to strengthen our innovation in today’s economy.
"We're excited to host this unique job fair event as it allows us to keep everyone safe and meet new candidates who are looking for meaningful employment,"said Todd.
For a list of registered employers, go to: https://www.jobfairs.ms.gov.
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New Goodwill super store aims to offer bargains while helping the Gulfport community
Lines of South Mississippians waited outside the new Goodwill super store location in Gulfport Friday morning, eager to finally take advantage of bargain deals.
But for Mary Torres, the grand opening meant a lot more.
Torres is one of the new faces hired at the new location, serving as an assistant manager. She landed the job amid the employment struggles brought on by the pandemic.
She said, “I went online to Goodwill and saw they were looking for opportunities.”
Now seven weeks later, she helps lead the largest Goodwill location in the southeast.
Torres said, “It’s a growing experience in the Gulfport area. We put so much into it. "
The new location renovated the old K-Mart building on Highway 49. And the staff made sure the store was ready to safely welcome shoppers through their doors.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO Adele Lyons said, “They’re really right there with all the shopping facilities here on the coast. This is a great place for you to get a little bit of everything.” Read more: WLOX
Marketing Associate - Jones County Chamber of Commerce - Laurel, MS - Part-time
Position: Jones County Chamber of Commerce Marketing Associate
Hours of work: Part-time, 15-20 hours/week
Compensation: Hourly position and wage dependent on experience. Mileage paid for work
Incurred travel
Description of position: The Chamber of Commerce Marketing Associate is responsible for assisting the Chamber staff in planning and working various Chamber events, creating content for social media and managing a content calendar, working directly with members on marketing member benefits, inputting data into the membership database, and completing other marketing and public relations related tasks as requested.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Chamber of Commerce Marketing Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Communicating with Chamber members on behalf of the Chamber staff via phone calls, e-mails or in office visits
2. Designing various promotional materials, including social media posts, direct mail pieces, flyers, etc.
3. Curating, designing and posting content to the Chamber's Facebook and Instagram accounts; managing content calendars for both platforms
4. Managing seasonal promotion campaigns that will include outreach to members, content design and campaign execution
5. Assisting to plan and work Chamber events, including ribbon cuttings, Lunch & Learns, meetings, workshops, annuals events, virtual seminars, etc.
6. Taking photos and videos at Chamber events
7. Updating membership records, listings and events in ChamberMaster, the Chamber’s membership database
8. Research projects as needed for Chamber and EDA staff
9. Other office administrative duties as needed
Skills & Qualifications:
1. Outgoing personality and comfortability to converse with Chamber membership and local leaders
2. Excellent customer service and communication skills
3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel) and desktop publishing software (Canva or Adobe Suite).
4. Strong understanding of social media platforms and functions
5. Experience in writing marketing copy, press releases, e-mails and other business documents
6. Ability to independently conduct research online
7. The ability to finish assignments quickly and accurately
8. Experience editing short videos is preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
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