From Jack Klemeyer: Happy Veterans Day, #ChamberWorld
Dear John,
Today we honor the brave people who put their
lives on hold to serve the greater good and uphold the freedoms we cherish in
this country.
To the soldiers who dedicated their lives to
their country, thank you.
To the families of soldiers who have shared time with their loved ones for the
betterment of our country, thank you.
your service will always be cherished and
appreciated.
“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that
makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” -
Alexander Hamilton
Contact: Jack Klemeyer <gybcoaching@leadingthebest.com>
Wouldn't you want to be a Christmas Parade sponsor? Watch the Video!
Our Parade of Programs is a peer driven fundraising campaign. Proceeds will contribute directly to the Foundation's programming and services.
The campaign tells the story of the Foundation's 3 pillars with a focus on the Foundation's largest community initiative: the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade. We kick-off the fundraising in anticipation of the parade's 70th Anniversary!
Become a Parade Champion!
Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) - Illinois Mandated Sexual Harassment Training
provided by HR Boost
Employee and Manager Training - Virtual
12/7, 8:00-9:00a
12/9, 12:00-1:00p
Explanation of sexual harassment:
Examples of unlawful conduct
Summary of Federal & State Statues
Employer Responsibilities
Participants will receive a certificate via email.
In 2021, Illinois employers are required to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employees. For a lot of small businesses (maybe even yours), harassment training and compliance is a mystery that can turn into an emergency. Join us for SBA’s upcoming Harassment Training, brought to you by HRBoost. HRBoost knows that getting the right training in place can not only cover your compliance requirements, but set your business up for success. If you have one employee, the compliance date is 12/31/2021.
HRBoost has provided training for Employees and Supervisors to cover your compliance needs and help you understand and recognize different forms of harassment in the workplace and how to prevent it.
PLEASE NOTE: This webinar does NOT meet the state requirements for employees of restaurants and bars. Additional training is required for those types of businesses.
provided by HR Boost
Employee and Manager Training - Virtual
12/7, 8:00-9:00a
12/9, 12:00-1:00p
Explanation of sexual harassment:
Examples of unlawful conduct
Summary of Federal & State Statues
Employer Responsibilities
Participants will receive a certificate via email.
In 2021, Illinois employers are required to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employees. For a lot of small businesses (maybe even yours), harassment training and compliance is a mystery that can turn into an emergency. Join us for SBA’s upcoming Harassment Training, brought to you by HRBoost. HRBoost knows that getting the right training in place can not only cover your compliance requirements, but set your business up for success. If you have one employee, the compliance date is 12/31/2021.
HRBoost has provided training for Employees and Supervisors to cover your compliance needs and help you understand and recognize different forms of harassment in the workplace and how to prevent it.
PLEASE NOTE: This webinar does NOT meet the state requirements for employees of restaurants and bars. Additional training is required for those types of businesses.
Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce Community Resource Guide/Map
The Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce Community Resource Guide/Map is available at the Logansport-Cass County Chamber today! Thanks to Bill Cuppy, Teresa Zimmerman and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!!
Town Square Publications 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 or call (847)-427-4633.
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber: Shop Local, Decorate Local and send us Pics
Shop Oxford needs your help! As you decorate for fall or Christmas this season send us pics of you or your staff in action and we will feature you or your store on a Shop Oxford post and promo. We need YOU, our members, to help us with the content! What better way to get a shout out for for office, business, shop or restaurant than sending us the photos to use? We want to make our posts as local as possible. We need your photos and you get the promos!
Send your photos to pam@oxfordms.com
All season long, all year long, keep them coming! Thanks in advance for helping us feature our people and our community!
Pam Swain
Senior Vice President Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Shop Oxford needs your help! As you decorate for fall or Christmas this season send us pics of you or your staff in action and we will feature you or your store on a Shop Oxford post and promo. We need YOU, our members, to help us with the content! What better way to get a shout out for for office, business, shop or restaurant than sending us the photos to use? We want to make our posts as local as possible. We need your photos and you get the promos!
Send your photos to pam@oxfordms.com
All season long, all year long, keep them coming! Thanks in advance for helping us feature our people and our community!
Pam Swain
Senior Vice President Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Guide
The Hartford Area Chamber Community and Business Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications 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 or call (847)-427-4633.
Battle Creek Area Chamber: Fall into the Arts, artwalk | People's Choice Awards
On Friday, October 29, 2021 the Battle Creek Area Chamber Foundation was thrilled to open the Kellogg Arena doors for a FaBOOlous Evening of Art, Spirits & FUN during this season's Fall into the Arts, artwalk. Attendees were able to vote for their favorite artist as part of the People's Choice Awards, and the winners are:
First Place: Jamari Taylor, Mixed Medium
Second Place: Xenia Rose Schafer - Xelda Art, Water Media (Acylic and Water Color)
Congratulations to this season's winners receiving cash rewards of $500 for First Place and $200 for Second Place.
Fall into the Arts, artwalk | MSU vs. U of M Poll Results
Tuesday's Tidbits eNewsletter from October 26, 2021
The Chamber partnered with South Michigan Food Bank during the 2021 Fall into the Arts, artwalk to stir up a bit of friendly rivalry within our community with their Dollar Drive Competition. Within the October 26 Tuesday's Tibdits eNewsletter, the following poll was included prior to the BIG game that Saturday:
Which Team will You be Cheering for to Help End Hunger
Results from the poll are:
Michigan State University: 58.8%
University of Michigan: 41.2%
Congratulations Michigan State University fans for the WIN! However, the true story occurred during the Dollar Drive Competition at the artwalk which raised:
$250.00 OR
1,500 Meals for Someone in Need
Thank you to everyone that participated within the MSU vs. U of M Dollar Drive Competition. Your contributions are making a difference in the greater Battle Creek area.
On Friday, October 29, 2021 the Battle Creek Area Chamber Foundation was thrilled to open the Kellogg Arena doors for a FaBOOlous Evening of Art, Spirits & FUN during this season's Fall into the Arts, artwalk. Attendees were able to vote for their favorite artist as part of the People's Choice Awards, and the winners are:
First Place: Jamari Taylor, Mixed Medium
Second Place: Xenia Rose Schafer - Xelda Art, Water Media (Acylic and Water Color)
Congratulations to this season's winners receiving cash rewards of $500 for First Place and $200 for Second Place.
Fall into the Arts, artwalk | MSU vs. U of M Poll Results
Tuesday's Tidbits eNewsletter from October 26, 2021
The Chamber partnered with South Michigan Food Bank during the 2021 Fall into the Arts, artwalk to stir up a bit of friendly rivalry within our community with their Dollar Drive Competition. Within the October 26 Tuesday's Tibdits eNewsletter, the following poll was included prior to the BIG game that Saturday:
Which Team will You be Cheering for to Help End Hunger
Results from the poll are:
Michigan State University: 58.8%
University of Michigan: 41.2%
Congratulations Michigan State University fans for the WIN! However, the true story occurred during the Dollar Drive Competition at the artwalk which raised:
$250.00 OR
1,500 Meals for Someone in Need
Thank you to everyone that participated within the MSU vs. U of M Dollar Drive Competition. Your contributions are making a difference in the greater Battle Creek area.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today sent a letter to Members of Congress, requesting they seek a complete accounting of the budgetary and economic impacts of the current reconciliation bill.
“We have the highest inflation in 31 years, employers are struggling to fill a record number of job openings, and the current draft of the reconciliation bill uses gimmicks to cover up well over $1 trillion in spending. It would be the height of irresponsibility for Members of Congress to vote on this multi-trillion-dollar tax-and-spend bill with no clear understanding of its true cost or the real-world impact of the policies,” said U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley.
It is impossible to have an accurate understanding of the budgetary and economic implications of this legislation without an analysis of:
- What is the impact of the legislation on near-term inflation, especially given that so much of the spending and tax cuts will occur in the next two to five years?
- What is the impact of the legislation on workforce participation, especially given the large amounts of transfer payments that are not connected to work?
- What is the true cost of the bill if you do not include the arbitrary sunsets of tax and spending provisions that are clearly intended to be permanent?
- What impact will these arbitrary sunsets, especially with childcare and pre-K, have on state governments and the private sector?
See the letter here or in the Download link above.
Midland Business Alliance: Join us for last MBA Luncheon of 2021!
Shifting Workplace Demographics
Times, they are a changin'. How are our society's demographics shifting, and how does it impact the workforce? And what about that very large portion of our workforce that must consistently juggle childcare--or elder care!--so that they can be a part of the workforce? How does dependent care fit into the workforce equation, and how can employers help?
Join us for the next MBA Luncheon to answer these questions and more.
Featured Panelists
· Chris Rishko, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! - How Our Population is Changing, and the Impact on Business
· Charlie Schwedler, Senior Services Midland County Council on Aging - How Elder Care Impacts Your Workforce
· Catrina Wiskur, Midland County Great Start Collaborative - How Childcare Impacts Your Workforce
Event Details
Date/Time: 11:30-1 p.m. | Tuesday, November 30
Location: Holiday Inn Midland
Fees/ Admission:
Registration for Members: $25, on or before November 26
Walk-In Registration for Members: $30
Registration for Non-Members: $35
REGISTER NOW
Lexington-Rockbridge County Chamber: Young Professional Series
The Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce present the third installment of our Young Professionals Development Series:
Wednesday November 10th @ 5:30pm:
Home Buyers' 101
Presented by Kara Braddick of James Wm. Moore Real Estate
Location: Sweet Treats Bakery
Register online today!
Shifting Workplace Demographics
Times, they are a changin'. How are our society's demographics shifting, and how does it impact the workforce? And what about that very large portion of our workforce that must consistently juggle childcare--or elder care!--so that they can be a part of the workforce? How does dependent care fit into the workforce equation, and how can employers help?
Join us for the next MBA Luncheon to answer these questions and more.
Featured Panelists
· Chris Rishko, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! - How Our Population is Changing, and the Impact on Business
· Charlie Schwedler, Senior Services Midland County Council on Aging - How Elder Care Impacts Your Workforce
· Catrina Wiskur, Midland County Great Start Collaborative - How Childcare Impacts Your Workforce
Event Details
Date/Time: 11:30-1 p.m. | Tuesday, November 30
Location: Holiday Inn Midland
Fees/ Admission:
Registration for Members: $25, on or before November 26
Walk-In Registration for Members: $30
Registration for Non-Members: $35
REGISTER NOW
The Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce present the third installment of our Young Professionals Development Series:
Wednesday November 10th @ 5:30pm:
Home Buyers' 101
Presented by Kara Braddick of James Wm. Moore Real Estate
Location: Sweet Treats Bakery
Register online today!
This series of workshops will help connect and engage our growing community of young professionals. This is event is free an open to all young professionals in Rockbridge. There will be drinks and food provided by Sweet Treats Bakery.
Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship
Sponsored by CliftonLarsenAllen
The Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship Program is an exclusive leadership development fellowship opportunity for emerging executives to learn from other prominent executives and lawmakers about Wisconsin’s economy and the foundational public policies that shape it.
We encourage all emerging executives to apply and gain valuable networking experience and business insight from the top business executives and lawmakers in the state.
Event Dates:
La Crosse: Wisconsin Leads Program
Hosted by: Kwik Trip
January 25-26
Lodging at:
The Charmat Hotel
101 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Time to be announced.
Madison: Wisconsin Leads Program
Hosted by: WMC
March 1 -2
Lodging at:
The Edgewater Hotel
1001 Wisconsin Pl
Madison, WI 53703
Time to be announced.
Green Bay: Wisconsin Leads Program
Hosted by: Belmark
May 10 – 11
Lodging at:
Hotel Northland 304 N.
Adams St. Green Bay, WI 54301
Time to be announced.
Cost: $3,000 for the program.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 15, 2021
Featured Speakers:
Samantha Metcalf, CliftonLarsenAllen: Managing Principal Private Industries and Manufacturing and Distribution, CLA
Rick Parks, President and CEO, Society Insurance: Engaging and Managing a Board of Directors
Michelle Grajkowski, Director of Business World, Wisconsin Business World: Business and Education Partnership Best Practices
Scott Manley, Executive VP of Government Relations, WMC covering Government and Business: Navigating the Administrative State
Rusty Schieber, VP of Operations Support, Brakebush: Managing Dynamics in a Family Run Business
Wade Goodsell, VP of Membership and Partnerships, WMC: Workforce Challenges and Demographics
Rob Palmer, VP of Government Relations at WPS Health Solutions and Brigadier General for the US Army: Military Lessons for Corporate Leaders
Kwik Trip: Kwik Trip’s Culture
Brent Ridge, President and CEO, Dairyland Power: Energy Policy
REGISTER TODAY
For questions contact Wade Goodsell, Executive Director of WMC Foundation at: wgoodsell@wmc.org.
Sponsored by CliftonLarsenAllen
The Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship Program is an exclusive leadership development fellowship opportunity for emerging executives to learn from other prominent executives and lawmakers about Wisconsin’s economy and the foundational public policies that shape it.
We encourage all emerging executives to apply and gain valuable networking experience and business insight from the top business executives and lawmakers in the state.
Event Dates:
La Crosse: Wisconsin Leads Program
Hosted by: Kwik Trip
January 25-26
Lodging at:
The Charmat Hotel
101 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Time to be announced.
Madison: Wisconsin Leads Program
Hosted by: WMC
March 1 -2
Lodging at:
The Edgewater Hotel
1001 Wisconsin Pl
Madison, WI 53703
Time to be announced.
Green Bay: Wisconsin Leads Program
Hosted by: Belmark
May 10 – 11
Lodging at:
Hotel Northland 304 N.
Adams St. Green Bay, WI 54301
Time to be announced.
Cost: $3,000 for the program.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 15, 2021
Featured Speakers:
Samantha Metcalf, CliftonLarsenAllen: Managing Principal Private Industries and Manufacturing and Distribution, CLA
Rick Parks, President and CEO, Society Insurance: Engaging and Managing a Board of Directors
Michelle Grajkowski, Director of Business World, Wisconsin Business World: Business and Education Partnership Best Practices
Scott Manley, Executive VP of Government Relations, WMC covering Government and Business: Navigating the Administrative State
Rusty Schieber, VP of Operations Support, Brakebush: Managing Dynamics in a Family Run Business
Wade Goodsell, VP of Membership and Partnerships, WMC: Workforce Challenges and Demographics
Rob Palmer, VP of Government Relations at WPS Health Solutions and Brigadier General for the US Army: Military Lessons for Corporate Leaders
Kwik Trip: Kwik Trip’s Culture
Brent Ridge, President and CEO, Dairyland Power: Energy Policy
REGISTER TODAY
For questions contact Wade Goodsell, Executive Director of WMC Foundation at: wgoodsell@wmc.org.
Mclean County Chamber: Agriculture Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm
Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington - Airport
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington - Airport
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm
On Thursday, November 18, 2021 the Chamber will honor the best in 2021 McLean County agriculture at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Awards Dinner at the Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport. Social Hour will begin at 5:30pm, with Dinner and Program beginning at 6:30pm.
REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!! Tickets are $45.00 each.
REGISTER HERE
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm
Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington - Airport
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington - Airport
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm
On Thursday, November 18, 2021 the Chamber will honor the best in 2021 McLean County agriculture at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Awards Dinner at the Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport. Social Hour will begin at 5:30pm, with Dinner and Program beginning at 6:30pm.
REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!! Tickets are $45.00 each.
REGISTER HERE
Cabarrus County: The Chamber's State of the Region Summit is Nov. 19 - Register Today!
Join us for the State of the Region Summit, presented by Duke Energy, on Friday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Laureate Center in Kannapolis. This year's interactive, breakfast event will cover three current challenges for local employers – childcare, equitable housing and transportation. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. and presentations will begin at 8 a.m. Tickets are $30. Please register online or by contacting The Chamber by Nov. 17.
The summit will include presentations on the following topics:
Demographic Drought
Brian Francis, Francis Consulting Services and The Chamber's Public Policy Consultant
Equitable Housing
Ed Hosack, Executive Director, Cooperative Christian Ministries
Marcella Beam, Chief Community Health Officer and PIO, Cabarrus Health Alliance
Patrick Graham, PhD., Chief Executive Officer, Concord Family Enrichment Association
Child Care
Carla Brown, Coordinator, Cabarrus County Early Childhood Education
Meet our new Superintendents
Mr. Kevin Garay, Superintendent, Kannapolis City Schools
Dr. John Kopicki, Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools
Transportation
Geraldine Gardner, Executive Director, Centralina Regional Council
LJ Weslowski, Transit Director, Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Elected Officials Response, moderated by Brian Francis
Senator Paul Newton
Representative Kristin Baker
Steve Morris, Cabarrus County Commissioner Chair
In between presentations, summit attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussion on the current topic and answer questions that will help shape The Chamber's 2022 Legislative Agenda.
Thank you to the sponsors of the State of the Region Summit:
Duke Energy
Title Sponsor
GRAIL
Corporate Sponsor
Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
F&M Bank
Associate Sponsors
DecisionPath HR
Market Street Studios
Breakfast Sponsors
Date: November 19, 2021
Time: 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Location:
The Laureate Center
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Contact: Alison Paladino
Email: apaladino@cabarrus.biz
Join us for the State of the Region Summit, presented by Duke Energy, on Friday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Laureate Center in Kannapolis. This year's interactive, breakfast event will cover three current challenges for local employers – childcare, equitable housing and transportation. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. and presentations will begin at 8 a.m. Tickets are $30. Please register online or by contacting The Chamber by Nov. 17.
The summit will include presentations on the following topics:
Demographic Drought
Brian Francis, Francis Consulting Services and The Chamber's Public Policy Consultant
Equitable Housing
Ed Hosack, Executive Director, Cooperative Christian Ministries
Marcella Beam, Chief Community Health Officer and PIO, Cabarrus Health Alliance
Patrick Graham, PhD., Chief Executive Officer, Concord Family Enrichment Association
Child Care
Carla Brown, Coordinator, Cabarrus County Early Childhood Education
Meet our new Superintendents
Mr. Kevin Garay, Superintendent, Kannapolis City Schools
Dr. John Kopicki, Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools
Transportation
Geraldine Gardner, Executive Director, Centralina Regional Council
LJ Weslowski, Transit Director, Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Elected Officials Response, moderated by Brian Francis
Senator Paul Newton
Representative Kristin Baker
Steve Morris, Cabarrus County Commissioner Chair
In between presentations, summit attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussion on the current topic and answer questions that will help shape The Chamber's 2022 Legislative Agenda.
Thank you to the sponsors of the State of the Region Summit:
Duke Energy
Title Sponsor
GRAIL
Corporate Sponsor
Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships
F&M Bank
Associate Sponsors
DecisionPath HR
Market Street Studios
Breakfast Sponsors
Date: November 19, 2021
Time: 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Location:
The Laureate Center
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Contact: Alison Paladino
Email: apaladino@cabarrus.biz
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories, Maps, Apps, Quarterly Magazines, Digital Directory Sales and Community Profiles: The no cost, no risk BEST Chamber Publishing Partner in the USA!
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Town Square Publications parent company, Paddock Publications, has over 100 years’ experience of print product development and dedicated customer service in communities throughout the Midwest. Our experience allows Town Square Publications to offer you attractive royalty and non-dues revenue share streams, provide direct distribution of your custom designed printed publications, including digital and mobile integration, and all with the quickest turn-around times available in the industry. Town Square also offers multi-media maps in both print and online formats, both with our No-Cost guarantee. More information: Town Square Publications
Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your chamber publication or map proposal, contact Town Square Chamber Proposal or email John Dussman with the subject line: Chamber Publication Proposal Requested. Thank you!
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