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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Register for our April 25th Amplify Oshkosh Event - What is Block Chain & How does it Work?; 2019 Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program; Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide; Southern Illinois Made Expo/Egyptian Board of Realtors Special Presentation to Veterans Honor Flight - Join us to Celebrate!; St. Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba Honored as Business Person of the Year by Hobart Chamber of Commerce; Young Professional Week in Dodge County - Sign Up Now!; #FamousChamber Of Commerce Quotations: (Be happy!) - Emerson; The Arlington Chamber Of Commerce Presents Volunteer Arlington Day; Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Community Map; Owensboro Convention Center presents: the 2019 Chamber Works Expo; Mississippi Scholars’ challenge: ‘Do something great’; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories, Maps and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.


Good morning #Chamber World! It's going to be a GREAT day!


Register for our April 25th Amplify Oshkosh Event - What is Block Chain & How does it Work?


Ideas Amplified –What is Block Chain & How does it Work
When: Thursday, April 25th, 5:30-7pm
Where: Fox River Brewing Company – 1501 Arboretum Drive
Registration Fee $10


Blockchain is currently a very hot topic and is part of a disruptive technology that is accelerating at a rapid pace. Are you wondering what Blockchain is and how it works? Maybe you are wondering how it affects you and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Join us as Javad Ahmad from Smart IS International will explain how Blockchain will change the way digital services are provided and where the technology is headed.

2019 Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program


The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber, through its recognized 501(c)(3) Foundation, plans to award several scholarships to seniors graduating from area high schools and pursuing postsecondary studies at a community college, four-year accredited university or trade school within the state of Michigan.

Eligible high school seniors must either be employed by a Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber member business, or be an immediate family member of an employee of a Chamber member business. Up to four scholarships valued at up to $2,500 will be awarded on an annual basis.

This is an annual scholarship program authorized by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Foundation Board of Directors funded by donations and proceeds from Foundation activities and grants by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber. Awards will be sent directly to the school of the winner’s choice upon completed student enrollment in that institution.

Applicants must complete the attached application and write a 600-word essay for consideration of the scholarship. No interviews are planned. The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Foundation Scholarship Committee will review applications and essays as part of the selection process.

Scholarship winners must use the award during the 2019-20 academic year. Failure to use the scholarship in a timely fashion will result in forfeiture of the award. These scholarships are open to full-time and part-time students. Financial need will not be factors in the selection process.

For more information, call Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Foundation President Joe Bauman at (248) 430-6135, or email at joeb@bbcc.com.


Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Greater Belleville Chamber! Thanks to Wendy Pfeil and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!








Belleville IL Community Profile Guide


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.



Southern Illinois Made Expo/Egyptian Board of Realtors Special Presentation to Veterans Honor Flight - Join us to Celebrate!


Thursday, April 18th at 2pm in the Charter Lounge at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

Please join State Senator Dale Fowler and representatives from the Egyptian Board of Realtors, Southern Illinois Honor Flight and Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce for a special announcement about the Southern Illinois Made Expo.

The Southern Illinois Made Expo is a premiere opportunity for businesses to showcase products and destinations available in Southern Illinois. The event is made possible through a cooperative effort between State Senator Dale Fowler, Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce, Egyptian Board of Realtors and other area partners. With well over 2,000 attendees at the first-annual expo in 2018, this event will once again be open to the general public on July 27 and 28, 2019 at the Pavilion in Marion, giving everyone the opportunity to experience the quality of unique products made by Southern Illinois artists, designers, and manufacturers, and the beauty of Southern Illinois destinations.

Thursday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m.

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

Charter Lounge
10400 Terminal Dr. #200
Marion, IL 62959

All proceeds from admission and exhibitor fees will go toward Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.


St. Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba Honored as Business Person of the Year by Hobart Chamber of Commerce

“Healthcare is about everyone working together as a team for the benefit of patients,” St. Mary Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Janice Ryba explained to business leaders at a recent chamber event. “Our vision is to be an exceptional choice for high quality healthcare in the communities we serve.”
Ryba’s passion for excellence, her persistent focus on community partnerships and outreach and the hospital’s collaboration with local school districts and career centers, prompted the Hobart Chamber of Commerce to name Ryba Business Person of the Year for 2019. The award was presented at the Chamber’s annual recognition dinner on March 1.
Ryba credits the honor to the hospital’s physicians and clinical staff, to her administrative team and to St. Mary Medical Center’s many support staff and volunteers.
Ryba first brought passion and determination with her to St. Mary Medical Center when she became CEO in 2007. Since then, she and her administrative team have established the hospital as a regional leader in healthcare excellence.
St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized in recent years for its high quality care and outcomes in cardiology, neurology and stroke care, orthopedics, oncology, maternity care, bariatrics, vascular care, robotic surgery and other patient services, as well as for overall patient experience, care and safety.

Major achievements include construction of the $17 million, 55,000-square-foot Valparaiso Health Center in 2013, expansion of services at the Portage Health Centers in 2014 and the hospital’s addition of a $40 million Surgical Pavilion and ICU in 2015. Last year, St. Mary Medical Center, in collaboration with its physician network, Community Care Network, Inc., opened its South Valpo Immediate Care, Family Practice and Physical Therapy locations on US 30 in Valparaiso. Read more: La Porte County Life



Young Professional Week in Dodge County - Sign Up Now!


YP Week is this week in Dodge County and there are 5 of 6 FREE events for you to attend!  All events have LIMITED AVAILABILITY, so secure your tickets now.

Note:  All tickets must be reserved on an individual basis for all events; no group reservations are allowed.

Eventbrite ticket links have been set up for YP Week events in Dodge County hosted by the Chamber’s CATALYST Group:

Tuesday, April 23rd Coffee Roast Tour and Tasting

Wednesday, April 24th Trap Shoot

Thursday, April 25th Food & Beverages Made in Dodge County

Friday, April 26th Wine Tasting

Saturday, April 27th Earth Day Tree Planting

Saturday, April 27th Hops & Art!

More information: President Philip C. Fritsche, IOM


#FamousChamber Of Commerce Quotations: (Be happy!) - Emerson

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year! - Ralph Waldo Emerson


The Arlington Chamber Of Commerce Presents Volunteer Arlington Day


For 20 years, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has been proud to host Volunteer Arlington Day, an annual tradition that engages businesses and individuals in rewarding half-day service projects throughout the community. This year, 270 volunteers are registered to volunteer at 16 nonprofit locations throughout Arlington.

Volunteer Arlington Day is produced by the Chamber's Community Action Committee and connects Arlington businesses to Chamber member nonprofits. This is a great opportunity for nonprofits to develop relationships with Arlington businesses.

Tuesday, April 23 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Event kickoff will be held at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 1910 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22207. Volunteer work will be at various project sites around Arlington.

Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, nonprofit organization of hundreds of businesses and thousands of professional people who are committed to the economic prosperity and civic well being of the Arlington community. The Chamber focuses on ways to make the community a better place to work, live and visit, including recognizing the men and women who contribute to the well-being of Arlington.



Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Community Map 

The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the Cary Grove Chamber today! Thanks to Lynn Caccavallo and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!

Cary Grove Area Chamber map

Town SquarePublications  (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633. 






Owensboro Convention Center presents: the 2019 Chamber Works Expo


The 2019 Chamber Works Expo, presented by the Owensboro Convention Center, will be showcasing Chamber Members on Thursday, April 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Owensboro Convention Center lobby. The event creates the opportunity for Member organizations to showcase their work and connect with the Owensboro community in a fun-filled setting!

The Owensboro Convention Center will host a reception featuring their best in hors d’oeuvres, complete with a cash bar. Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening and Chad Benefield of WBKR will serve as emcee.

This Chamber Works Expo is free to attend and open to the public.

2019 Chamber Works Expo Exhibitors:

  • 323 Staffing Solutions
  • Aflac Keller & Associates, LLC
  • All Care Equipment & Rentals
  • Alorica
  • Audubon Federal Credit Union
  • Big Roots Lavender Farm
  • Budget Blinds of Owensboro
  • Castlen Steel, LLC
  • Chamber Young Professionals
  • Custom Audio-Video, Inc.
  • Daviess County Diabetes Coalition
  • Daviess County Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Disaster Team, Inc.
  • Evergreen Lawn Care Inc./Weedman
  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Fraternal Order of Police, Owensboro Lodge #16
  • German American Bank
  • Gorman Recruiting
  • Green River Area Federal Credit Union
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown/Waterfront
  • Heartland Payroll and HR
  • Hospice of Western Kentucky
  • Independence Bank
  • Karen Pannell, Realtor, Home Realty, Inc.
  • Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Gavin C. Roberts Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Kentucky Wesleyan College
  • KORT - Physical Therapy
  • Lifestyle Health Plans
  • Midwest Ear Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery of Owensboro, PSC
  • Mr. Appliance of Owensboro
  • Nations Medicines - Highway 54
  • Owensboro Convention Center
  • Owensboro Family Pharmacy
  • Owensboro Federal Credit Union
  • Owensboro Health Healthpark
  • Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
  • Owensboro Peddlers Mall
  • PNC Bank
  • Puzzle Pieces, Inc.
  • Red Wing Shoes
  • Right to Life of Owensboro
  • Riney Hancock CPAs PSC
  • Rowland Family Dentistry, LLC
  • Ruoff Home Mortgage
  • SignPros
  • Sunrise Children's Services
  • Tanner Publishing
  • Tanner+West
  • The Arc of Owensboro, Inc./Opportunity Center Workshop, Inc.
  • The Hayden Agency - Allstate Insurance
  • The Owensboro Times
  • Trophy House, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank
  • Wendell Foster

Founded in 1913, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has worked for a century to provide valuable benefits and services to member business and individuals. Today, with a membership base of nearly 1000, the Chamber is a critical partner in community and business development initiatives, serving as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.

For more information, please contact Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber President and CEO, at (270) 926-1860.



Mississippi Scholars’ challenge: ‘Do something great’

 Lincoln County’s Mississippi Scholars — all 169 of them — walked away with more than $115,000 in scholarship money Sunday to help them pursue their dreams. The exact amount was $118,400, which came from colleges and businesses, and is part of the recognition to the graduating seniors for years of hard work and dedication.

 Students from Brookhaven High School, Brookhaven Academy, Mississippi School of the Arts, Bogue Chitto Attendance Center, Enterprise Attendance Center, Loyd Star Attendance Center and West Lincoln Attendance Center were honored during an hour-long ceremony at Easthaven Baptist Church, which was followed by a reception for the honorees, their families and scholarship sponsors. Some of the students were part of the Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program, which honors students who not only completed the rigorous academic regime but added career-tech classes as well. More than 70 percent of the jobs in Mississippi are skilled-labor positions, said volunteer Kenny Goza. Since 2005, when Goza and Kay Burton with the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce started the program here, more than 1,500 students have been recognized and earned more than $1.5 million in scholarships. Mississippi Scholars’ goal is to build up students starting in the eighth grade and give them tools and encouragement that will take them on to bigger and better things after high school. Read more: Daily Leader

Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories, Maps and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.


Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues.

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 you can call John Dussman aT 847-427-4633. 

Friday, June 1, 2018

Replacing Jean Gaines isn't easy for Geneva Chamber of Commerce; Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions - Survey shows growth increased in April and early May; New nonstop flights could bring investment and talent to Madison; Saginaw County Chamber Announces New President/CEO; Indy’s 16 Tech Development to Accelerate Innovation, Build Community; Bevin promotes Sunderland to Deputy Chief of Staff; Prince William Chamber of Commerce to Host Lunch with Governor Ralph Northam; Helping people is his passion — Firefighter-deputy fights local fires and crime, but says he’s no hero; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

Happy Friday #ChamberWorld! Have a GREAT weekend!

Replacing Jean Gaines isn't easy for Geneva Chamber of Commerce


The applications are coming in and the interviews have begun. For the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, it means reality has set in and the task of replacing its longtime president is in full swing.
Chamber board members may have been stunned when Jean Gaines announced her upcoming retirement a couple of months ago, but all eyes are now focused on the future.

The chamber is hoping to have the position filled by the end of June, but it won't be an easy task. After all, Gaines has been at the helm of Geneva's business engine for 40 years. Her influence and vision of what Geneva has been and could be have affected virtually every aspect of community life.
But this is to be expected from a community leader who oversaw a chamber of 60 members when first taking on the lead role -- and helped shape it into what it is today as a vibrant business organization with more than 500 members.
"We were much smaller when I first started," Gaines acknowledged. "But I remember going home after my first day (with the board) and thinking, what did I do, and that I would never remember all of that stuff."
She remembered all of it and more over time, though she understands best how it has all unfolded for herself and her chamber colleagues.
"I have had such support from the board and the membership, and I have every confidence they will find the right person and things will move along nicely," Gaines said.
"I would stay on for a time to make it a smooth transition," Gaines said of what will likely become somewhat of a part-time role through part of the summer.
"Fortunately, we have a very seasoned staff in place, so the general public won't see a difference."
Well, maybe not. But just the fact that the city and chamber have taken on far more community events and festivals during Gaines' tenure indicates she knew exactly what kind of setting Geneva offered for its residents and visitors.
"We only did one festival when I first started," Gaines said. That, of course, would be Swedish Days. Since then, the chamber has embraced the Festival of the Vine, the Geneva Arts Fair and the Concours d'Elegance classic car show.
It won't hurt the chamber's confidence in the future in knowing that Gaines plans on staying in Geneva and continuing to be a member of the chamber board for at least another year. She'll also continue her roles with the city's mental health board and the Community Chest.
"I'll still be volunteering in Geneva and living in Geneva," Gaines said.
That's good news for the rest of us. Read more: Daily Herald



Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions - Survey shows growth increased in April and early May

The Chicago Fed Survey of Business Conditions (CFSBC) Activity Index moved up to +18 from +6, suggesting that growth in economic activity remained at a moderate pace in April and early May. The CFSBC Manufacturing Activity Index increased to +40 from +4, and the CFSBC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index was unchanged at +8.
• Respondents’ outlooks for the U.S. economy for the next six to 12 months improved slightly, and remained optimistic on balance. Respondents with optimistic outlooks highlighted good economic data, the federal tax reform, and increased demand for their firms’ products. Respondents with pessimistic outlooks highlighted elevated policy uncertainty under the current U.S. presidential administration, particularly in regard to trade policy.
• The pace of current hiring slowed some, though respondents’ expectations for the pace of hiring over the next six to 12 months edged up. Both hiring indexes remained in positive territory.
• The pace of current capital spending was unchanged, but respondents’ expectations for the pace of capital spending over the next six to 12 months declined. Both capital spending indexes remained in negative territory.
• The wage cost pressures index decreased, but the nonwage cost pressures index increased. Both cost pressures indexes remained positive. Read more: Chicago Fed



New nonstop flights could bring investment and talent to Madison



Make no mistake, the daily nonstop flights between Madison and San Francisco, starting June 7, will save you time and possibly money on your next trip to the Bay Area. But that’s not why local business leaders are hailing the new direct route by United Airlines as a couple years in the making.

“I’ve had people say to me, ‘Great, you’ve saved me a couple hours.’ And other people tell me that having to get a [connecting] flight from Denver isn’t that bad,” says Zach Brandon, president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Make no mistake, the daily nonstop flights between Madison and San Francisco, starting June 7, will save you time and possibly money on your next trip to the Bay Area. But that’s not why local business leaders are hailing the new direct route by United Airlines as a coup years in the making.

“But this isn’t about Madison finding San Francisco. This is about San Francisco finding Madison,” he says.

While Madison’s reputation builds as a growing technology center, Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area firmly occupy the epicenter for the nation’s tech industry and venture capital firms.
Some $30 billion or 44 percent of venture capital in the U.S. is invested in startups in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. That has resulted in the reluctance of venture capitalists there to consider backing startups elsewhere.

San Francisco is the 15th nonstop destination from the Dane County Regional Airport, albeit the first West Coast city. But Brandon says San Francisco was “the one” Madison officials were seeking. “This is the singular destination that can make a measurable impact on Madison’s economy,” Brandon says.

According to airport officials, the daily United flight from Madison to San Francisco will generate annually more than $622,000 in airport revenue, almost $1.4 million in visitor spending in the Madison area and $116,000 in airfare savings for passengers. Read more: Madison Magazine


Saginaw County Chamber Announces New President/CEO


Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, Tim Hausbeck, announced today that the Board has selected a new President/CEO, to succeed Bob VanDeventer, who is retiring July 31, 2018. The Saginaw County Chamber’s new President/CEO will be current Chamber Senior Director of Government Relations Veronica Horn.

Hausbeck stated “Veronica has terrific Chamber experience and tremendous passion for Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region. Our Board of Directors was fortunate to have a number of very qualified candidates to interview and we’re excited that Veronica will continue the strong support for business that our members have grown to expect from our Chamber.”

Veronica Horn has 16 years of experience working with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. Prior to her Chamber career, she spent 15 years working with the offices of Congressmen James A. Barcia and Bob Traxler.

Horn will assume the position of President/CEO on August 1, 2018.

Additional Information contact: Nancy Stevenson, nancy@saginawchamber.org , Communications Director



Indy’s 16 Tech Development to Accelerate Innovation, Build Community


A new urban innovation district aims to become the advanced industry epicenter of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is known as the “Racing Capital of the World.” And just a few miles from the famed Motor Speedway, plans to build the 16 Tech innovation community are rushing forward at breakneck speed.

Over the last year, the state of Indiana has doubled-down on funding for the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI), 16 Tech’s anchor tenant and the brainchild of former Eli Lilly and Company Chairman John Lechleiter. IBRI is a model for shared life sciences research and development with potential to span high-tech industries.

As the city of Indianapolis invests in infrastructure supporting 16 Tech’s master plan, a major philanthropic boost was announced in March: The Indy-based Lilly Endowment awarded a $38M grant for trails, parks, and public art across the 60-acre community, including a new bridge connecting it to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the IU School of Medicine.

The Urbanization of Innovation 
The nation’s high-tech terrain used to appear suburban — from the archetypical Silicon Valley garage to sprawling, self-contained corporate campuses surrounded by acres of parking. But times have changed.

“Today, innovation is taking place in urban areas, near research campuses and business centers,” said Bob Coy, a veteran economic and entrepreneurial development expert who took the helm as 16 Tech’s president and CEO last June. “16 Tech can create a critical mass of human capital and R&D capacity in the heart of one of the nation’s leading regions for advanced industries.”

The Brookings Institution — which ranks the Indy region among major metropolitan leaders in cutting-edge manufacturing, life sciences, and information technology employment and output — has also studied “The Rise of Innovation Districts,” finding dozens of examples in cities across the country. But in many ways, 16 Tech offers a unique proposition for advanced industry businesses eager to plug into an urban innovation ecosystem…starting with a thriving community of corporate and academic partners. Read more: Area Development


Bevin promotes Sunderland to Deputy Chief of Staff



Gov. Matt Bevin, R-Kentucky, has promoted Bryan Sunderland, a former Vice President with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as his Deputy Chief of Staff for policy and legislation.

Sunderland, who had been acting as Bevin’s legislative director, will assume many of the responsibilities formerly held by Adam Meier, who was named Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary on May 17, according to the administration.

“I am sincerely appreciative for the opportunity to serve the Commonwealth in this new capacity,” Sunderland said in a news release. “Our Administration is making historic strides on a number of fronts, and I’m excited to continue our momentum toward making Kentucky the best we can possibly be.”

As Deputy Chief of Staff, Sunderland will take on an expanded role in developing executive branch policy initiatives, while also serving as Legislative Director.

Before joining the Bevin Administration in January of 2016, Sunderland spent 10 years with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as their Senior Vice President of the Chamber’s Public Affairs division. The chamber is consistently one of the top lobbying groups in the commonwealth.

Ellen Adkisson, who has served for the past two sessions as Legislative Assistant under Sunderland, will be promoted to the position of Legislative Liaison for the Governor’s Office, according to the news release. Read more: Spectrum News


Prince William Chamber of Commerce to Host Lunch with Governor Ralph Northam
                                                                                                                                  
Manassas, VA – On June 7, 2018, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce will host Lunch with the Governor at the Hylton Performing Arts Center at 10900 University Blvd in Manassas. Governor Ralph Northam will deliver a “State of the Commonwealth” address to members over lunch, focusing on issues related to the economy and business climate.

“We are honored that Governor Northam is coming to Prince William County at the Hylton Performing Arts Center to address our Chamber. We look forward to hearing an update on the state of the economy in the Commonwealth along with the initiatives he intends to tackle during his term as Governor. It is going to be an exciting event and fantastic opportunity to learn about the state of our Commonwealth” said Jim Elliott, Chairman of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to the following sponsors:

2017/2018 Economic Development Series Sponsors: Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C.; R.W. Murray Co. and The Fauquier Bank

Economic Development Vision Partner: I-66 Express Mobility Partners
Speaker Sponsor: Novant Health UVA Health System
Locale Sponsor - George Mason University, Science & Technology Campus

To register, go to PWChamber.org, or call 703.368.6600.


Helping people is his passion — Firefighter-deputy fights local fires and crime, but says he’s no hero
When Lance Lewis was in junior high and high school, he was a volunteer firefighter for the Loyd Star Volunteer Fire Department. What he didn’t know then was that one day being a firefighter would be part of his career. 
Now, over 18 years later, serving his community is his job. Lewis was chosen as The Daily Leader’s and Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Hero.

When asked about the meaning of the word “hero,” Lewis described a person that one would look up to. 
“I don’t call myself a hero — it’s really not about being the hero. It’s about having passion and helping the people,” Lewis said.
Before working for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and the Brookhaven Fire Department, Lewis worked for G. Dale Smith Construction and the Lincoln Rural Water Association. He became involved in law enforcement in 2000, when he decided that he wanted his livelihood to reflect his passion for helping others.

Although working two high demanding jobs can be difficult, Lewis is thankful that he is able to juggle the two positions. The 24-hour shifts give him the opportunity to be available for both the fire department and the sheriff’s office. One benefit of working both jobs is that it gives insight into emergencies. Read more: Daily Leader


Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues.

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

Friday, January 5, 2018

Northern Virginia Chamber, United Bank, George Mason University, and Washington Business Journal to Host Annual Economic Conference; Naperville Area Chamber Of Commerce Announces Chairman Of The Board; Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide; Fox Cities Chamber to Host Tax Reform Event for Businesses on January 11 with Schenck; OneZone January Luncheon: What's Up with the Economy; The Prairie du Chien Community Guide; Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to Highlight Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s First Legislative Forum of 2018; Paducah Chamber Elects 2018 Officers And Board; Logan County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map; Chamber issue: We can benefit from new interstate; Friday: 157 Rules for Executive Success in Organization Management (and your Chamber of Commerce) by Patrick McGaughey (Chamber Mentor); Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.



Happy Friday, #Chamber World! It's going to be a GREAT YEAR!


Northern Virginia Chamber, United Bank, George Mason University, and Washington Business Journal to Host Annual Economic Conference

One Region, One Future: Accelerating Economic Growth, TOGETHER.

Tysons, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) has announced that it will host the 26th Annual Economic Conference — One Region, One Future: Accelerating Economic Growth, TOGETHER — in partnership with United Bank, George Mason University, and Washington Business Journal. The event will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church.

One Region, One Future: Accelerating Economic Growth, TOGETHER provides a forum for both public and private sector leaders to gain insight on key economic drivers, workplace trends, and the impacts and opportunities that will shape the regional, national, and global economies in the coming year.

Roger Krone, Chairman and CEO of Leidos will present the keynote.

Washington Business Journal Publisher James MacGregor will serve as moderator for a discussion with guest speaker, Knox Singleton, CEO of Inova Health System.

Featured speakers include:
  • Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., Dwight Schar Faculty Chair and University Professor, and Director of The Stephen S. Fuller Institute, George Mason University
  • Terry L. Clowers, Ph.D., Northern Virginia Chair and Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University
Panelists include:
  • Dr. Gerald Gordon, President & CEO Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
  • Victor Hoskins, Director Arlington County Economic Development
  • Brian Kenner, Deputy Mayor, Planning and Economic Development, Washington D.C.
  • David Petr, President & CEO, Montgomery County Economic Development Corp.
  • Moderated by: Mary Claire Burick, President, Rosslyn BID
Registration is available online. Entry is $100 for Northern Virginia Chamber members and $125 for non-members. Members of the media who plan to cover the event should contact Northern Virginia Chamber Director, Marketing & Communications, Elaine Gilligan, egilligan@novachamber.org to register.


Naperville Area Chamber Of Commerce Announces Chairman Of The Board


The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has named Emily Ory chairman of its Board of Directors. Ory, Account Executive of Corporate Concepts, Inc., will serve a two-year term.  She will be inaugurated at the 2018 NACC Gala on Friday, February 2 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets. 

After eight years of membership, Ory attributes much of her business growth to the Chamber of Commerce as its programs have afforded her the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.  Her connection to the organization started at a young age. 

“Ever since I was a child and my mother, Jan Erickson, worked at the Chamber it was engrained in me that the Chamber of Commerce was the business hub of the community,” said Ory.  “When I graduated college, and found myself in a business development role, naturally I was eager to not only join the Chamber but become an active, engaged member.”

Her focus throughout her two-year term will be to fulfill the outstanding goals of the current strategic plan and develop the 2025 strategic plan for the organization.  She also hopes to engage and educate Members and the community at large to better understand the diverse benefits of the NACC. 

“Through my Chamber membership, I have seen the return on investment time after time. Not only with the business I have received, but I have created life-long friendships and built a circle of trusted advisors I can look to for guidance.  For all of these reasons, I found myself wanting to give back and continue to be a part of what makes the Chamber so unique.”

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce also welcomes nine new board members.  The new members of the Board of Directors include: Christina Caton Kitchel of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group, Ahmed Elganzouri of Edward-Elmhurst Health, Mike Havala of Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Syed Hasan of Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk, Mike Healy of Esser Hayes Insurance Group, Ian Holzhauer of Nagle Obarski PC, Megan Lynch of North Central College, Tracy Nelson of BMO Harris Bank N.A., and Rosemary Spann of The Spann Group. 

For more information about the Chamber’s 2018 Gala, please visit www.naperville.net.  





Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Mike Kuhns, Suzy Johnson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!


 Virginia Peninsula Chamber 2017 Business Directory and Resource Guide


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Fox Cities Chamber to Host Tax Reform Event for Businesses on January 11 with Schenck


The Fox Cities Chamber will host an event with Schenck SC on Thursday, January 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Werner Electric Supply in Appleton. The special event will help businesses understand how they could be affected by the federal tax reform legislation along with helping them evaluate if the new tax code will suggest a change in entity type.

The event will be presented by Corey Kolbe, CPA, CFP, MST, Shareholder from Schenck SC. Kolbe has a thorough background in corporate and individual income tax planning and compliance for closely-held businesses. His experience includes planning and compliance related to multi-state and consolidated corporate tax issues with specialties that include taxation of flow-through entities. He has a special emphasis in the real estate and construction industries and serves as one of the firm’s leaders in these areas.
The tax reform event will be held on Thursday, January 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Werner Electric Supply, located at 4800 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton. This event is free and open to all businesses, but registration prior to the event is required. Please register at foxcitieschamber.com or call (920) 734-7101. Media are encouraged to attend but should first inquire with Emily Feagles, Director of Marketing & Communications.

For additional news and information, follow Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and Twitter @FoxCitiesChmbr.  




OneZone January Luncheon: What's Up with the Economy

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST FORUM Conference Center
11313 USA Parkway
Fishers, IN 46037 

Tax reform. Healthcare repeal. Drug epidemic. Workforce development. Unemployment. Full employment. The list goes on.

What is the status of our economy? Dr. Matt Will, University of Indianapolis, talks about the impact on business, the state and the nation in 2018. Find out where the economy is heading . . . and what your business can do to be ready.
Dr. Will, Assistant Professor of Finance in the UIndy MBA program, is a financial economist and advisor on public policy to state and national government. In addition, he is a regular media commentator on topics related to business and economics, an oft-requested speaker and the author of several books.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:
This luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. You may arrive to check in beginning at 11 a.m.

Agenda
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Guests arrive to check in, visit display tables, and connect with other chamber members.
11:30 a.m. Lunch and program begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Cost
$25 for member who prepays
$30 for member walk-in*
$35 for potential member or guest
$40 for potential member or guest walk-in*
$240 for corporate reserved table of 8
Interested in promoting your business at a luncheon?
Showcase and display tables are are available at this and other luncheons. Call us at 317.436.4653.

Pre-paid reservations are required by noon on Monday, January 8.




The Prairie du Chien Community Guide  

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to Highlight Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s First Legislative Forum of 2018
  
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will address local business leaders and the public at the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum luncheon on Tuesday, January 23, 11:00 AM at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. The event, presented by BASF Corporation, is the first of the Chamber’s 2018 Legislative and Business Forum series. The series is designed to educate and to promote communication between business and political leaders and is open to the public.

“We are honored to host Congresswoman Dingell and to learn about the key issues that will impact the Southern Wayne County business community this year,” commented Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Congresswoman Dingell is a remarkable leader and public servant, and is a great speaker to kickoff our 2018 forum series.”

Space is limited and registration is requested for this event. Tickets are $20 each, and can be purchased at www.SWCRC.com, or by calling the Chamber office at 734-284-6000. Tickets are available at the door for $25 per person.

Corporate Sponsors for this event are AT&T, BASF Corporation, Comcast, DTE Energy, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Monroe Bank & Trust, The News-Herald, SEMCA, United States Steel, Wayne County Community College District, Downriver Community Conference, Signarama of Allen Park, and Public Service Credit Union. Forum sponsors include Fritz Enterprises, Inc. and Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.

Businesses and individuals have the opportunity to sponsor a table of high school students, investing into our future leaders. Current high school sponsors include State Representative Frank Liberati and Ceasar Capital Management. Contact the Chamber office for more information at 734-284-6000.


Be sure to follow the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/SWCRC and the Chamber website for all the latest Chamber news and events.


Paducah Chamber Elects 2018 Officers And Board
Leon Owens, President of Swift & Staley, has been elected to serve as the 2018 Chair of the Board for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Tammy Zimmerman, President/CEO of Payment Plus who was Chair in 2017, will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Daniel Jones, Owner/President of Strawberry Hills Pharmacy, has been elected as Chair-elect.

Leon Owens is President of Swift & Staley Inc. With 165 employees in Paducah, KY, the small business government prime-contractor is 100% employee owned and recognized as an exceptional infrastructure support services company. Before being named president, Owens held positions of increased responsibility ranging from Human Resource Manager, Operations & Maintenance Manager, Corporate Development Manager and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Swift & Staley, he worked for 15 years as a production operator at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Owens earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Illinois University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Murray State University. He serves as vice-president of Portsmouth Mission Alliance, a board member of the Paducah/McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency, a former member of the Paducah Citizens Advisory Board, and a former member of the presidential appointed Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health.

In addition to Owens, Zimmerman and Jones, other members of the Chamber’s 2018 Executive Committee include: Chad Beyer, i5 Design Group, Vice Chair; Mike Karnes, Williams, Williams & Lentz, Treasurer; Cory Hicks, Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Vice Chair of Business Advocacy; Jim Dudley, KeeFORCE, Vice Chair of Membership and Marketing; Sonny Smith, Attorney with McMurry & Livingston, PLLC, Vice Chair of Education and Workforce; Terri Lundberg, Practice Manager, Lundberg Medical Imaging, Vice Chair of Small Business; and Sandra Wilson, President, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.

New Board members joining in 2018 are: Jessica Newman, Advantage Insurance; Gretta Rose, Beltline Electric; and Susan Ybarzabal, CFSB.

Continuing Board members are: Andy Carloss, Midtown Market; Tony Copeland, Arkema; Danny Evitts, Independence Bank; Bob Ezell, Computer Services Inc.; Barry Hatcher, Kemper CPA Group, LLP; Mardie Herndon, Paducah Bank (also Chair of PED); Mike Lawson, MP Lawson Construction; Dona Rains, Baptist Health; Wayne Reid, Lourdes; Craig Rice, Atmos Energy; Bill Robertson, Paducah Water; Greg Thompson, The Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky; and Shawn Washer, HDR Engineering, Inc.

Ex-officio Board members are: McCracken County Judge Executive Bob Leeper; Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless; Brian Harper, McCracken County Schools; Dr. Donald Shively, Paducah Independent Schools; Dr. Anton Reece, West Kentucky Community Technical College; Dr. Adrienne King, Murray State University; Scott Darnell, Paducah Economic Development; Matt Snow, Paducah Young Professionals; and Crystal Balentine, Leadership Paducah Foundation.

Logan County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map


The Logan County Chamber of Commerc Community Map is available at the Chamber today! Thanks to Tammy Tinsley, Dee Dee Brown, the Tourist & Convention Commission and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!












Logan County Community Map

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Chamber issue: We can benefit from new interstate


With talk of a new interstate being a possibility for Mississippi, area residents can anticipate a boost to the local economy. Just not in the next few years.
Originally proposed in 2005 to extend from Natchez eastward to Georgia or South Carolina, the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway — also known as Interstate 14 — has begun in west Texas. In 2015, Texas received a congressional designation for the interstate mostly consisting of U.S. 190, which cuts through the center of state. This April, the first section of I-14 was officially unveiled: a 25-mile stretch of U.S. 190.
Garrick Combs, executive director of the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation, said he is “pretty confident an interstate will be built” if the U.S. Congress designates the route.
If the route becomes a reality, it will likely convert part of Hwy. 84 into interstate highway. That means Brookhaven and Lincoln County would have an additional interstate.
Texas is the only state that has designated roads for this project, so Louisiana and Mississippi need to get on board next. A congressional briefing is anticipated to take place the week of Jan. 22, during which delegates from Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas will meet to garner support for the interstate.
Sen. Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven, who serves on the state Highways and Transportation committee, believes another interstate in the area will definitely be a positive thing.
“Having another interstate gives the potential for more commercial, industrial and distribution center growth in Lincoln County,” said Doty. “I believe we would see the same type of businesses that are along I-55 replicated on and east/west route. Many national chains will only locate at an interstate exit and additional exits would provide a boost to the Lincoln County economy.”
Although getting the I-14 designation is the first step, the process looks to be a long one. Combs said it took 12 years from the time Hwy. 78 was designated as I-22 for the passage to be completed for motorists. That’s plenty of time to recruit new businesses to the area.
“It’s going to dramatically increase traffic counts throughout the area, spur commercial and retail development around Hwy. 51 and 84,” he said. “It should increase our favorability to companies who need to move lots of goods.”
More commercial and retail development means more business for construction crews and more employment opportunities for locals. It also means more opportunities for shopping, lodging and dining out.
We certainly hope that the “Future 14” project will come to fruition and serve as a step in the right direction for the people and businesses of Lincoln County. Daily Leader


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RULE #106    No chairman, no committee





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