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Midland Business Alliance: Resilience Reset: It's Your Turn to Thrive (and watch this video!)
Be inspired to be an agent of change, conquer fear and self-doubt, and develop resilience strategies that can be applied immediately in all aspects of your life to become bolder, stronger, and better able to handle anything thrown your way.
We have seen our community pull together mightily to get us through both the COVID-19 crisis, and the dam failure flood disaster. But our recovery will require time, patience, sustained efforts, and resiliency so that we can fully bounce back to our pre-crisis state.
In November 2019, the Midland Business Alliance contracted with nationally known speaker and author Anne Grady to bring her message of resiliency to Midland. Now more than ever, we need her message, and tools in our toolbox to build our resiliency.
On June 11th, Anne delivered a short, virtual event, which was open to our members at no charge, and provided essential, immediate tools for resiliency. This October 8th event is a full-length follow-up to that event! Click here to check out a recording of that event.
Resilience Reset:
It’s Your Turn to Thrive!
The ability to successfully navigate change, rise above adversity, and triumph in our lives boils down to one word: RESILIENCE. When faced with challenge, ambiguity, and adversity, those who practice resilience refuse to let fear hold them back, and they break through the barriers keeping them stuck to not only survive difficult times, but thrive as a result. Learn how to cultivate courage, improve resilience, and triumph over adversity, obstacles, and setbacks.
Be inspired to be an agent of change, conquer fear and self-doubt, and develop resilience strategies that can be applied immediately in all aspects of your life to become bolder, stronger, and better able to handle anything thrown your way.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Pricing: Original Pricing: $125
Special COVID Pricing: $20
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September is Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin
“Let’s Celebrate” – September 2020
(Virtual Events are for WCCE Members Only)
Click to download the 2020 Chamber Month Tool Kit
Click to download September Chamber Events 2020
Leading Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery
Thursday, September 10 | 9:00-11:00 AM
9-10 am: Chamber Boot Camp / Sharing Best Practices
Facilitated by WCCE Advisory Board Members
10 am: Welcome / Chamber of Commerce Month Kick-off
Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO
10:15 am: Leading Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery
Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO / Wade Goodsell, WMC VP of Memberships & Partnerships
Kurt and Wade will share how WMC’s Future Wisconsin Project is leading the economic recovery in Wisconsin post COVID-19
Ted Abernathy, Managing Partner of Economic Leadership
Ted will give an economic data report for Wisconsin and our nation, and also address how chambers can lead their business community in understanding economic research, best practices and the impact of public policies for reopening, recovering and reimagining Wisconsin’s economy
11 am: End
Click here to register for the Chamber Bootcamp
Click here to register for Leading Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery
The State of Your Local Chamber
Thursday, September 17 | 10:00-11:00 AM
10 am: Welcome
Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO
10:15 am: The State of Your Local Chamber
Dave Kilby, President & CEO, Western Association of Chamber Executives
Do you have the courage to make the choices and cause the change that’s needed to be a 3C Chamber (catalyst, convener, champion) to help lead the economic recovery post COVID?
Chambers are businesses, too!
Questions & Answers
11 am: End
Click here to register for The State of Your Local Chamber
Chamber Trends
Thursday, September 24 | 10:00-11:00 AM
10 am: Welcome
Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO
10:15 am: Chamber Trends
Sheree Anne Kelly, President & CEO, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)
10:35 am: Reaction Panel
Seasoned chamber executives will share ways to keep connecting and showing the value and importance of chamber membership post COVID-19
10:50 am: Questions & Answers
11 am: End
Click here to register for Chamber Trends
Straight Talk with Kurt Bauer
Wednesday, September 30 | 3:00-5:00 PM
3 pm: Welcome
Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO
3:15 pm: Straight Talk with Kurt Bauer
A candid conversation with members on important issues impacting business and our state
3:45 pm: What Are Your Legislative Priorities
Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO / Scott Manley, WMC EVP of Government Relations
Kurt and Scott want to hear your legislative priorities and discuss effective ways WMC/WCCE can be helpful
4 pm: Happy Hour Celebration
Bring your best idea, program, initiative of the year to the “Happy Hour” celebration, along with your favorite drink of choice!
5 pm: End
Click here to register for Straight Talk with Kurt Bauer
The Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce Guide & Map
The Green Lake County Chamber of Commerce Guide & Map is available at the Green Lake County Chamber! Thanks to the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town SquarePublications (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.
Save the Date: 2nd Annual Arlington Restaurant Week!
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our second annual Arlington Restaurant Week, happening on October 19-26! Through this event, diners will enjoy some of the best food the area has to offer at special prices. This is a great opportunity for participants to take the week to explore the diverse restaurant scene in Arlington and find a new go-to place for dining out.
Now, more than ever, restaurants need our support. The goal of Arlington Restaurant Week is to help local restaurants gain exposure through extensive media promotion and to attract new patrons through experiencing their food. This event runs differently from your average Restaurant Week in that it is open to all restaurants from fast-casual spots to five-star dining establishments. Restaurants pick their own price point and market their menu on our website. The Chamber is pleased to offer free participation for member restaurants, courtesy of our sponsors.
Restaurant Registration
Chamber members: Free (courtesy of our sponsor support)
Non-members: $250*
*Non-members have access to an exclusive package that combines Chamber membership and Restaurant Week participation.
Participating restaurants receive the following benefits:
· Menu published on the Chamber’s website
· Recognition for one restaurant location
· Company logo featured in promotional materials developed by the Chamber for the event including the Chamber’s newsletter and on the Chamber’s website
Interested in becoming a participating restaurant for Arlington Restaurant Week? Fill out the appropriate registration form below. Registrations will be accepted up until October 16 at 5:00 p.m., however we encourage you to register early in order to maximize your exposure. For questions, contact Operations Manager, Olivia McKay, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or Tel. (703) 525-2400.
REGISTRATION FORM FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
REGISTRATION FORM FOR NON-MEMBERS
Presenting Sponsor: Amazon
Sponsorship Opportunities
Companies have the opportunity to increase their visibility whether they are a restaurant or are looking to support the Arlington restaurant community by becoming a sponsor for Arlington Restaurant Week. We offer multiple sponsorships to help you get maximum visibility at this exciting event.
For questions, contact Operations Manager, Olivia McKay, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or Tel. (703) 525-2400.
BECOME A SPONSOR
2nd Annual Arlington Restaurant Week!
New Arrival: Oxford Lafayette County Community Map
Paducah Area Chamber: 2020 Membership Campaign Kicks Off
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off their annual Membership and Total Resource Campaign on August 27. Dr. Anton Reece, President of West Kentucky Community and Technical College and Chair-elect of the Paducah Chamber Board of Directors, will lead the Campaign as Chairman. The initiative is a volunteer-driven campaign that helps enhance and grow the Chamber through bringing in new members and securing support for Chamber programs through sponsorships. More than 100 community volunteers are involved each year.
Team Captains for the 2020 Campaign are: Terrance Adams, Mercy Health Lourdes; Lucas Bremer, U.S. Bank; Tony Copeland, Arkema; Craig Felker, Paducah Bank; Jennifer Frazier, Murray State University Paducah Campus; Jill Hobbs, HollandStivers & Associates; Hillary Landry, McMurry & Livingston PLLC; Mike Muscarella, Baptist Health Paducah; Kevin O’Neill, WKCTC; Dennis Rouleau, Barkley Regional Airport; and Bradley Shoulta, FNB Bank.
For more information about joining the Chamber or about the campaign, contact the Chamber at info@paducahchamber.org or call (270) 443-1746.
NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative Announces Dates, Presenters for 5th Annual WI Regional Summit
The 2020 WI Regional Summit is designed to help attendees move Onward & Upward during challenging times and is for professional women across all career stages.
Fort Mitchell, KY – One of the NKY Chamber Women's Initiative’s most anticipated professional development events – the Women’s Initiative Regional Summit, sponsored by PNC – is returning this October and will expand to a two-day virtual event for the first time in its five-year history.
Taking place Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 and Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the 5th Annual Women’s Initiative Regional Summit, sponsored by PNC will feature a variety of speakers and timely topics designed to support professional women in all stages of their careers, including young professionals, mid-career and senior-level professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Each day will kick off with a morning welcome and general session, after which attendees will have the opportunity to attend two rounds of breakout presentations from a selection of six presenters, and a networking session. Each day will wrap with closing comments and a debriefing providing attendees the opportunity to discuss and share insights and learnings gained during the day.
On Tuesday, Oct. 13 the morning welcome and general session will feature Catrena Bowman-Thomas, Executive Director at the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission and Priya Klocek, President/CEO at Consultant On The Go, LLC who will present All Talk Little Change: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action. This informative session will create a constructive dialogue around workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. This will be followed up on Wednesday, Oct. 14 by Angel Beets of Gilman Partners whose topic, Elevate Your Leadership Influence, will dive into how to communicate vision, add value to your organization, articulate your goals purposefully and more.
The complete schedule for this year’s 5th Annual Women’s Initiative Regional Summit, sponsored by PNC, is as follows (events are subject to change):
Tuesday, October 13 Morning General Session:
All Talk Little Change: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action
Catrena Bowman-Thomas, Executive Director – Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, and Priya Klocek, President/CEO – Consultant On The Go, LLC
Wednesday, October 14 Morning General Session:
Elevate Your Leadership Influence
Angel Beets, Partner – Gilman Partners
More than 100 cyclists are expected to gather in Natchez for the inaugural Young Professionals Natchez Bicycle Classic on Sept. 19.
“It has been almost 20 years since we had a race,” organizer Matthew Hall said. “I remember going to it when I was a young kid. It was a race back then.”
Hall is a member of the Young Professionals of the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce, the group that is bringing the popular event back to Natchez — with a twist.
Instead of a series of competitive races, this year’s event is more about the rides than the races.
“People will be able to go at their own pace,” Marketing and Advertising Chair Sarah Lindsey Laukhuff said about this year’s event.
Laukhuff and Hall both said that event was created to bring tourism dollars to the community. The hope is that riders from out of town will stay, eat and shop in the area.
“We wanted to bring people and let them spend money in Natchez,” Hall said. “It is good exposure for the Chamber, a good promotion for Natchez and a great opportunity to bring back a really cool event.”
Laukhuff said organizers are already excited about the number of cyclists that have already signed up for this year’s event.
“As of Friday morning, we have had 89 riders sign up,” Laukhuff said. “Considering we are a week away from the event, that is a very good sign. From then on, we are anticipating about 10 people sign up a day.”
Laukhuff said that others who have experience with similar events said the number of people who have already signed up for the event points to a good weekend.
Earlier this year, Greenwood hosted 500 bicyclists for a similar ride, Laukhuff said. In the past, more than 1,000 cyclists attended the annual event in Greenwood, but because of COVID-19 the organizers of the event had to place a cap on the number of riders that could attend, Laukhuff said.
Laukhuff said this year’s race has the potential to attract many bikers because it includes the Natchez Trace.
“The Natchez Trace is considered a mecca for bicyclists, and we get to have an event that celebrates that, since we are the beginning of the Trace,” Laukhuff said.
With four rides a varying length, cyclists will start on Broadway Street in front of the Natchez Grand Hotel and be escorted to the Natchez Trace or Cemetery Road depending on which ride they choose. The distance of the rides ranges from a few miles to 56 miles on paved or gravel surfaces.
All events will start at 7 a.m. and will be complete by 2 p.m.
Organizers hope participants will come to Natchez on Friday and spend the weekend to eat, stay and have a good time in the city in addition to the Saturday bike ride.
Using the guidelines issued by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and local officials, organizers of the event said they are taking all of the necessary steps to ensure participants, volunteers, and residents’ safety and well-being.
All events will take place outdoors.
All Chamber employees and Chamber-authorized volunteers will be provided and required to wear appropriate masks and other protective equipment. The state’s 6-foot minimum social distance guideline will be observed throughout the race. Participants and volunteers will be required to sign a COVID-19 waiver. Read more: Natchez Democrat
Lansing Regional Chamber and Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber Join in Salute to National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is joining with the Greater
Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GLHCC) in recognition and celebration of
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American
citizens of Hispanic or Latino origins.
“It is fitting that we recognize the enormous contributions the Hispanic population has
made in our region,” said Tim Daman, LRCC president and CEO. “It is particularly
noteworthy to see the increasing number of Hispanic owned businesses that are
creating jobs and providing opportunities in the Greater Lansing region.”
Hispanic entrepreneurs are the fastest growing segment of business owners in the U.S.
as they have ownership of one out of every seven small businesses in the country.
“We want to honor our rich history of Hispanic leadership that built a great foundation in
the Lansing area. Our growing Hispanic business community has unique needs that are
rapidly evolving. As we relaunch the Hispanic Chamber in 2021, our focus is to provide
support through Business Education and Workforce Development,” In a joint statement
by GLHC Co-Chairs, Elizabeth Hernandez & Chaz Carrillo.
“We are seeing more and more cases of hard-working men and women who are
realizing their dream of operating a successful business.” said Sein Paul Benavides,
Hispanic community leader.
For information on local celebrations of National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit the
GLHCC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glhcclansing.
Virginia Peninsula Chamber: September is National Preparedness Month
Natural disasters and emergencies can occur at any time, so it’s important to be prepared. Every September, we recognize National Preparedness Month (NPM) to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year.
The 2020 NPM theme is "Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” Below are ways you can begin planning to protect yourself, your family and your home.
Make A Plan: Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations due to the coronavirus.·
Build A Kit: Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the CDC.·
Prepare for Disasters: Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family. Know the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.·
Become Flood Fluent: Disasters don’t wait and having flood insurance may be one of the most important parts of your emergency plan. Is your property protected? Fill up on flood facts at GetFloodFluent.org
Teach Youth About Preparedness: It’s important to talk to your children about preparing for emergencies and what to do in case you are separated. Reassure them by providing information about how they can get involved.
Preparedness is even more critical this year, as our city and world continue to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about how to prepare, including COVID-19 tips, at Ready.gov. You can also view a Ready.gov PSA about how to plan ahead for disasters during the coronavirus pandemic.
For more information Click Here
What's Happening at The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce
Yesterday Governor Pritzker announced the opening of the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program. These grants will be available to all small businesses statewide that experienced losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting today,
the application is available online to review. Applications will be accepted starting on the afternoon of September 17th. Grants will be awarded and funded on a rolling basis until funding is depleted.
>> CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS <<
Kosciusko Chamber: Get a Grip on Your Business
Friday, September 18th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us virtually next Friday, September 18th from 12-1 for Get a Grip on Your Business, sponsored by SYM Financial Advisors! Jill Young, Certified EOS Implementer, will be joining us to talk about how to lead your team during these uncertain times. Watch the video above to hear from Jerry Yeager, CEO of SYM Financial Advisors and Josh Wildman, CEO of Wildman about how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has changed the way they lead!
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