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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Job Openings in #Chamberworld - Week of September 17th - Chief Executive Officer Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce - Springfield, VA; Executive Director - Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - Cable, WI $45,000 - $55,000 a year; Events and Programs Manager/Director Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce - Reston, VA; Franklin Chamber of Commerce - Executive Director; Executive Director, Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce - Romeoville, IL - $65,000 a year; Membership Development Manager/ Outside Sales - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce - Frankfort, KY; Director of Business Attraction Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Moline, IL;

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Job Openings in #Chamberworld - Week of September 17th


Chief Executive Officer
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce - Springfield, VA 


The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is accepting resumes until September 28, 2018 for its chief executive officer position. The Chamber's new CEO will take the helm this winter.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in membership development; program development and implementation; and public policy advocacy.
The Chamber's next CEO will need to build stakeholder relationships, manage the Chamber's finances, have critical thinking skills, be able to communicate effectively and will be self-motivated.
Administrative organization is critical to this position.
In this search the Chamber is looking for someone who is well-versed with the Greater Springfield, Virginia area and ready to connect with Fairfax County staff and local elected officials.
Interested candidates must submit their resume with a cover letter via email by Friday, September 28, 2018.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)
Location:
  • Springfield, VA (Preferred)

Executive Director - Cable Area Chamber of Commerce - Cable, WI
$45,000 - $55,000 a year
Specific Duties Include:
  • Represent the Chamber and act as chief spokesperson for the organization.
  • Supervise/manage the Chamber of Commerce office staff
  • Hire new office staff as needed
  • Develop and administer procedures necessary to fulfill goals or policies established by the Board
  • Identify and apply for grants and other sources of outside funding
  • Provide feedback and report to the board on Chamber activities and operations
  • Maintain accurate management records and supervise financial accounting
  • Create the annual budget and adhere to the budget approved by the Board of Directors
  • Supervise accounts receivable collection activity
  • Serves as a liaison with communities, local municipalities, county and state government
  • Actively participate and take leadership roles in local and regional organizations suited to advocacy activities relating to tourism, economic development, business policy, legislation, and regulation which impacts the membership
  • Ensures office efficiency and seeks new ways to reduce costs
  • Develops and administers all marketing activities
  • Creates and disseminates press releases
  • Develop and enact plans to expand the membership base and maintains accurate membership records
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior chamber, economic development, marketing, and/or public relations experience is preferable but not required
  • A history of community service and/or volunteer experiences
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Flexibility in work schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed to attend events/meetings
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in an organized and timely manner
  • Ability to speak with individuals at all levels within an organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in basic computing skills (Internet, Microsoft Office, Social Media, etc…)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Events and Programs Manager/Director
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce - Reston, VA


Events and Programs Manager/Director
Job duties: The Events and Programs Manager/Director is responsible for the management and coordination of all Chamber meetings and events. The Events and Programs Manager/Director is primarily responsible for professional execution and management of logistics as well as securing sponsorships and investor fulfillment for prominent Chamber events.
Primary Responsibilities:
Managing Events
Responsible for professional execution and management of logistics for Monthly Network Nights, Ethics Day, Holiday Celebration, Bi-Monthly Business Education Series Workshops, Quarterly Resourceful Women of Reston events, Annual B2G Expo, Annual Meeting & ACE Awards Luncheon, Young Professional Education, Legislative and Government Contracting Events throughout the year.
For all events, this includes but is not limited to:
Program – program development, speaker and session management including script preparation
Marketing – oversee design and distribution of marketing materials, create marketing plans for Communications to execute, build events online in CRM
Production – site selection, negotiating and executing contracts for all vendors and venues, oversee attendee registration payments and tracking, name badge printing, hire and manage catering and audio visual, create and track attendee surveys and analysis
Sponsorship - Work with President and CEO to develop sponsorship opportunities and levels for all Chamber events and meetings and is responsible for benefit fulfillment including the purchase and delivery of all sponsored items for designated events.
Reporting - Develop and manage reports on registration, sponsorships; budgets, etc. for weekly staff meetings and monthly Board meetings.
Budget & Timeline - Prepare annual budget for all events, track revenue and expenses, prepare master timeline and calendar
Staff Liaison - Prepare agendas, meeting notes and staff 3 committees (Resourceful Women, Business Education and Government Contracting) as well as fully execute any planned activities.
Assist President and CEO to meet objectives of the Chamber’s strategic plan and implementation of the sponsorship plan
Participate in the planning and establishment of goals and objectives to meet budget requirements in the areas of annual sponsorships, board commitments and all Chamber events. Responsible for managing all annual sponsorships and Board commitments with members to ensure each party receives the best value for their investment.
Aiding in the coordination of other community events, including, but not limited to:
Best of Reston, Taste of Reston, and Flavors of Fall
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in a related field
Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating special events, promotions and marketing programs
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Extremely organized, efficient, detail-oriented and successful at meeting deadlines
Proven ability to juggle multiple projects/events at one time
Passion for events, community-building, promotions and out-of-the box thinking
Familiarity with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Databases)
Internet proficiency
Start Date: Immediately
To apply, please email your resume and salary expectations to:
Mark S. Ingrao, CCP, CAE
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
  • event: 3 years (Required)
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)
License:
  • Professional Meeting Planner Designation (Preferred)


Franklin Chamber of Commerce - Executive Director
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Executive Director to guide our organization of 400+ members towards further growth and community engagement.
The Executive Director is responsible for the full range of Chamber activities, including the coordination of the program of work, organizational structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers, maintenance and growth of membership, employment and supervision of staff, and interpretation of policy. Oversight of the budget and financial transactions of the Chamber is expected and knowledge of Quickbooks is preferred. The Executive Director will also lead the strategic development of the Chamber, build partnerships and relationships with and among members, community leaders and officials, and residents. The Executive Director is essentially the “public relations officer” for the organization and the community.
The Board is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, highly organized, self-motivated, professional leader to manage the Franklin Chamber’s affairs into the future. Required qualifications include, excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; and the ability to work effectively with the public in a professional manner. Applicants will also need strong skills in technology, social media, public speaking and presentation, and event coordination. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of education and work experience.
For confidential consideration, email your resume with a letter of interest that includes salary requirement and three professional references (with contact information) by September 28, 2018 to our Search Committee at the email listed with this posting.
For more information about the Chamber please visit www.franklincoc.org.
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)


Executive Director, Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce - Romeoville, IL - $65,000 a year


Do you get excited about the idea of growing an organization in a way that has lasting positive effects upon the entire community? Do you enjoy the challenge of building an organization piece by piece, and then working to ensure that it grows and prospers?
If so, then we might want to talk to you.
The Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce has an energetic new board of directors and the support of a Village committed to success. To take the next step in growing this Chamber, we need somebody to put the remaining pieces in place and run this organization. We are looking for an Executive Director that is dedicated to helping businesses prosper and who understands the important role local area businesses play in the community as a whole. In short, we need a leader to direct and achieve the goals of the Chamber.
Yes, we are looking for somebody with previous chamber experience. But the most important characteristics we are looking for are passion, energy, and the determination to improve an organization and lead it into the future.
The selected candidate will also be expected to work with the Chamber Board and staff to provide a diverse range of services to area businesses. Applicants must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan and execute successful events for the business community.
Minimum qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree and/or relevant business experience. Ideal candidates will have two or more years of experience working for a chamber of commerce in a leadership role. Applicants should also have strong interpersonal communication skills, strong computer skills, the ability to work days, evenings and weekends, and a deep-seated motivation to deliver excellent services to the local business community. The selected candidate will also have an outgoing personality and be willing to work collaboratively with the Chamber Board and other Chamber and community volunteers. Working knowledge of QuickBooks and ChamberMaster software is a necessity to succeed in this position.
This is a full time, exempt position (minimum 40 hours/wk). Salary range begins at $65,000/yr with a negotiable benefits package.
If this idea excites you, please apply and tell us why! Whoever takes this job will play a major role in something truly special.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 /year
Experience:
  • QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Chamber of Commerce: 1 year (Preferred)

Membership Development Manager/ Outside Sales - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce - Frankfort, KY

Influence Kentucky businesses to join the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. This is a full-time, professional, business to business, solutions-selling position. The successful candidate will effectively sell the benefits of Kentucky Chamber membership to prospects in the Western Kentucky Area. The successful candidate will communicate the Kentucky Chamber's advocacy efforts to prospects, and the positive impact that those efforts have on the prospect's business and businesses throughout the Commonwealth.
Skills
  • Documented successful business to business sales experience, meeting/exceeding monthly sales objectives.
  • Willingness to engage in effective sales activities (prospecting calls, networking initiatives, sales funnel/pipeline management, appointment setting, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft OS
Company Description
Mission: The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce supports a prosperous business climate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky through advocacy, information and customer service in order to promote business retention and recruitment.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
  • Sales: 1 year (Required)
Sales environment(s):
  • Office or call center
  • Sales floor
  • Home
Onboarding time:
  • Less than 1 month

Director of Business Attraction
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Moline, IL


The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a Director of Business Attraction. The Director of Business Attraction will conduct the day-to-day implementation of an aggressive strategic plan to attract new industrial and commercial development to the Quad Cities region. This individual will be responsible for identifying and interacting with business prospects/key site location decision makers and managing a range of development opportunities.
Essential Functions to be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation:
  • Implements and manages business attraction line of effort, including but not limited to:
  • Identifying and securing prospects’ interest in the Quad Cities region
  • Works with business intelligence staff to identify new prospects that would be interested in locating in the QC utilizing lead intelligence software
  • Establishing and managing relationships with site location decision makers
  • Builds and nurtures on-going relationships with prospects in targeted industries and targeted geographies
  • Works with the Chamber’s communications professionals to provide inform the targeted marketing and communications plan
  • Attending trade shows and sales trips
  • Developing relocation proposals and requests for information
  • Organizing site visits
  • Providing technical assistance to the client throughout the selection process
  • Assists with financial packaging
  • Managing business attraction projects individually or with teams
  • Finalizing and closing business attraction deals in the Quad Cities region
  • Works with Regional Business Development staff to identify potential new suppliers for existing companies to specifically target through business attraction initiatives
  • Coordinates with Communications staff and economic development partners to develop targeted campaigns and marketing materials
  • Develops a strong working knowledge of sites and building inventory and incentives available to prospective businesses locating in the Illinois and Iowa Quad Cities market
  • Maintains up to date records and track progress of prospects in economic development database
  • Responsible for managing own line of work within the ChamberMaster database - these duties may include, but are not limited to, event registration, member information updating, invoicing, and member communication
  • Participates annually in a minimum of two community events, continuing education activities or other initiatives to build relationships with diverse populations and / or strengthen cultural competency important to fulfilling the mission of the Chamber and Q2030
  • Takes initiative to ensure his / her committees, public statements, presentation materials and so on reflect the racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity of the community whenever possible
  • Performs other related duties as required
  • Work toward continuous quality improvement
  • Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
  • Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements
  • BA/BS Degree plus 5 experience in economic development or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree or economic development certification
  • Knowledge and experience managing sales/business development
  • Knowledge of trends, developments, and techniques in the field of economic
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
We offer: Competitive Salary plus a very attractive benefits package, including matching 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, 2 health plan choices, Dental, Vision, FSA, optional HSA, Life and Disability Insurance, EAP, Wellness Benefits and Supplemental AFLAC insurance offerings.
No calls/walk-ins please
EOE – Minorities encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
  • economic development or equivalent combination of education: 5 years (Required)
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

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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

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Geneva Board of Directors announces the retirement of Jean Gaines after 40 years of Leadership; Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory; New acquisition makes Town Square Publications country's largest publisher of chamber guides; Chamber concern: Tariffs may be bad for RV industry, but could be good for steel industry; Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce B2G Matchmaking Conference set for May 1, 2018 with more than 250 small business attendees and 40+ exhibitors for the Small Business EXPO; Kentucky Chamber promotes one and hires one to membership team; Ocean Springs chamber honors year's best in leadership, business; Special legislation for Cable clears the Senate; Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map; Gulf Coast Chamber: Wes Fulmer honored as "Spirit of the Coast" award recipient; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.




Geneva Board of Directors announces the retirement of Jean Gaines after 40 years of Leadership


The Geneva Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announces the retirement of Jean Gaines.  For forty years Jean has served as president of our organization and we are grateful for her leadership, administrative skills, and her compassion for everything the Geneva Chamber represents.  She has been the best Geneva cheerleader and we know that the Chamber is the premier chamber organization because of her efforts.  A recent accomplishment of the Geneva Chamber was the passage of the Sales Tax Referendum which will benefit the community.

Jean has not set an exit date, allowing the Board to form a search committee and conduct interviews.  We are excited because Jean has built the Chamber into an attractive organization and we are sure we will have quality applicants for a new president to lead us into the future.

During this time our excellent staff, along with Jean, will continue the work of the Chamber and when a replacement is named the transition will be smooth without interruption to our services.

More information and a job description will be posted on our website in the next few weeks.  As chair of the search committee, I welcome your input and ideas.  


Scott Lebin, Chairman of the Board of Directors




Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory

The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory is available at the Crossroads Regional Chamber today! Thanks to Sue Reed and 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.



New acquisition makes Town Square Publications country's largest publisher of chamber guides


Town Square Publications, a subsidiary of Paddock Publications Inc., announced Friday it has purchased the assets of Nashville-based SouthComm Publishing.
The custom publishing division for chamber of commerce magazines of SouthComm Inc., also based in Nashville, has been a significant competitor of Paddock's Town Square Publications since Paddock entered the chamber of commerce specialty publications business nearly 10 years ago. The acquisition expands Town Square's national footprint, particularly in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia and Florida, making it the largest publisher of chamber of commerce magazines and directories in the country.

Details of the transaction are not being disclosed. As the operations of SouthComm Publishing and Town Square are so closely aligned, the transition for chamber publishing partners should be seamless, said Paddock Publications President and Chief Operations Officer Scott Stone. No interruption in magazine sales or deliveries is anticipated.
For Paddock, this is the fourth major acquisition of a chamber publishing company's assets in the past four years. The others include: Village Profile of Elgin, CommunityLink of Pinckneyville and Lawton Publishing of Spokane, Washington.
"The SouthComm acquisition is in keeping with the company's strategic plan to grow Paddock's business in new and different ways," said Douglas K. Ray, Chairman, CEO and Publisher. "The decision to expand into the nondaily newspaper business has proved to be an excellent one, as the company's niche divisions are contributing nicely to the overall revenue and profitability of Paddock Publications."
Town Square began developing chamber publishing partnerships in Chicago, the suburbs and neighboring states. Today, Town Square works with chambers of commerce across the country to secure advertising sales for and product development of community guides and chamber directories.
Town Square also has recently begun working with convention and visitor bureaus on development of their magazine-quality custom publications.
"SouthComm Publishing was a strong competitor to Town Square for many years, and this acquisition broadens our profile from coast to coast," Stone said. "It reaffirms us as the top chamber publishing company in the country."
Paddock Publications has been a family-owned business since 1872. In addition to the Daily Herald, dailyherald.com and Town Square, Paddock's product suite includes Reflejos, Business Ledger, a large array of niche publications, a community newspaper group serving central and southern Illinois and a commercial printing operation in Schaumburg. Read more: Daily Herald


Chamber concern: Tariffs may be bad for RV industry, but could be good for steel industry

We're digging deeper to see what impact the new tariffs might have on local companies and workers.

That tax could be bad for business. On Thursday night WSBT 22 talked to RV manufacturers, who are bracing for the costs of raw materials to spike.

On Friday we spoke to some Indiana state lawmakers who say we've got to take the good with the bad – and there is good.

The Republican lawmakers were gathered at the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce for a town hall.

"Indiana is probably one of the most highly-impacted states in the nation on this issue because we're number one in the country for steel production,” said Rep. Timothy Wesco (R-District 21). “As far as helping our steel companies, I would imagine it would be tremendous."

Wesco, of Osceola, says he's been talking to steel production companies in Indiana. Those companies say they've faced unfair competition from other countries.

"For instance, China is known for doing that, where the Chinese government is underwriting the steel production and shipping overseas and selling for less than their production cost." Read more: WSBT 22


Alliance Builds Its Influence Across Northern Michigan

German aristocrat and statesman Otto von Bismarck is credited with coining the famous 19th century phrase about laws and sausage – how it’s best not to see them being made.
Creating the rules and regulations that govern our daily lives, including those that impact our regional and macro economies, isn’t for the faint of heart. But it is important. With more voices and interests attempting to influence the political process at all levels, the need for focused, relevant and consistent input into those discussions has never been greater.
Our region’s businesses are more fortunate than others in the way they’re represented in the halls of government. The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance continues to build its regional influence, creating tangible and lasting outcomes for businesses and the communities they serve. From a small group of area chambers of commerce that came together several years ago to work together on a handful of issues of collective interest, the Alliance has evolved into a powerful coalition of 16 area chambers and economic development organizations representing nearly 10,000 businesses throughout the region, wielding significant influence with decision makers both in Lansing and Washington, D.C.

The Alliance worked recently to shelve a poorly crafted bill to centralize Michigan’s road salt production in the Detroit area at the expense of both northern Michigan aggregate haulers and taxpayers. It staved off a proposal to limit local communities from offering digital broadband service so desperately needed in many of our rural communities. It’s also building support for a regional sports commission that would unlock millions in existing state funds to advance recreational – and tourism-related infrastructure in our region – and help keep the Red Wings training camp in TC.
But effective legislative advocacy is more than putting out fires and reacting to specific proposals. The Alliance’s wide-ranging legislative agenda for 2018 includes working with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority on comprehensive reforms to state housing regulations to help both the private and public sectors address the region’s crippling workforce housing shortage. The Alliance is also tackling the area’s acute child care crisis, working with industry experts like our own early childhood specialist Mary Manner, lawmakers and regulatory staff to create more and better child care options for Michigan families – and the businesses that employ them. We’re also working to extend and bolster the Clean Michigan Initiative, to continue this effective public policy that promotes both environmental clean-up and economic development.
Effective legislative advocacy is also more than putting words on paper. It’s about forging lasting relationships with the legislators, staffers and regulators – the sausage-makers – who craft and enforce the rules. Leading that effort is our Government Relations Director Kent Wood, an experienced hand in Lansing both as a former legislative aide and respected lobbyist. He’s built strong relationships with Gov. Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and their staffs, our northern Michigan legislative delegation and numerous state agencies including the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and state Department of Environmental Quality. He’s joined by business leaders and chamber professionals from throughout the Alliance footprint to deliver a clear, compelling message on behalf of northern Michigan’s business community.
It’s not easy work. It involves many miles on the road, hours on the phone, late nights and early mornings, and extensive time away from family and friends. It requires persistence and persuasion, compromise and cajoling, patience and practicality. Success is often measured in small increments, and transformative change can take years to accomplish.
But none of it happens without a consistent message, delivered by competent individuals who’ve earned a high level of trust and credibility. Our region’s business sector is fortunate to be represented by an outstanding team of accomplished advocates … a group highly capable of grinding out the sausage. The work of the Alliance matters and merits the support of all businesses, large and small.
Doug Luciani is the CEO of TraverseCONNECT and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact him at doug@TraverseCONNECT.org. Source: Traverse City Business News

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce B2G Matchmaking Conference set for May 1, 2018 with more than 250 small business attendees and 40+ exhibitors for the Small Business EXPO


The 6th Annual Northern Virginia B2G Matchmaking Conference takes place May 1, 2018. More than 250 small business attendees will take part in matchmaking appointments with 30+ local, state and federal agencies and prime contractors. The event continues to grow every year with 40+ exhibitors displaying in our Small Business EXPO.

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) initiated local matchmaking opportunities 5 years ago to help agencies and primes meet with small businesses. The continued success of this event represents growth in interest from the small business community to unite with local agencies and primes to increase their business.
This year our keynote speakers are Antonio Doss, Washington Area District Director at the US Small Business Administration and Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner of the US Department of Customs and Border Control.
"The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is proud to be one of the first Chambers to initiate a B2G Matchmaking Conference in Northern Virginia. The B2G Conference is another example of how the Reston Chamber continues to be the catalyst of small business development and growth in the Northern Virginia area." -Mark Ingrao, President and CEO of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.
For more information about NOVA B2G Matchmaking Conference or for media coverage opportunities please contact Tonia Chagnon at 703-707-9045 or toniac@restonchamber.org. 
Kentucky Chamber promotes one and hires one to membership team

Since January, the Kentucky Chamber has promoted Christy Morrison to director of membership development and hired Jessica Casebolt to membership development manager in Western Kentucky.

Morrison will continue to grow the Kentucky Chamber’s membership in the Louisville region while she manages the Kentucky Chamber’s membership development team.

Morrison has had 17 years of experience working for non-profit organizations including chambers of commerce and association management organizations. Before coming to the Kentucky Chamber, Morrison worked in California at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and the Professionals in Human Resources Association. ­­­­

Casebolt comes to the Kentucky Chamber from the Bowling Green Chamber where she worked in a membership sales role. Casebolt is a Pikeville, Ky. native with an economics and international relations degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and is currently a Western Kentucky University graduate student studying applied economics. Casebolt is a former Miss Kentucky who has been involved with organizations like CASA of South Central Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, American Heart Association, and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

For more information on membership to the Kentucky Chamber in the Louisville region, contact Christy Morrison via email cmorrison@kychamber.com or phone 502-848-8731.

For more information on membership to the Kentucky Chamber in the Western Kentucky region, contact Jessica Casebolt via email jcasebolt@kychamber.com or phone (606) 213-6199.




Ocean Springs chamber honors year's best in leadership, business




The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner Tuesday night, presenting awards in various categories to honor the city's best in leadership and business, as well as service, economic development and quality of life.
Held at the Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center, the banquet's keynote speaker was Matthew Wagner, Vice President of Revitalization Efforts with the National Main Street Center. Nearly 200 people attended the event.
Michael Sunderman of M2 Media Corps and Carla Moore were the big winners, taking home the Ocean Springs Community Leader of the Year and Volunteer of the Year awards, respectively.
Other winners included:
  • Ocean Springs First Responder of the Year: Sgt. Alfred Parker of the Ocean Springs Police Department
  • Restaurant of the Year: Mosaic Tapas Restaurant & Bar
  • Retailer of the Year: Ft. Bayou Wine & Spirits
  • Main Street of the Year: Miner's Doll & Toy Store
  • Ambassador of the Year: Sherri Johnson of Community Bank
  • 2017 President's Appreciation Award: Scott Wells of Rushing & Guice
In addition to the awards, the chamber also offered video testimonials from community business leaders, as well as the 2017 year in review, which included visitor statistics, economic development growth, achievements by chamber members, and town mentions in various publications. Read more: GulfLive




Special legislation for Cable clears the Senate

On Tuesday evening Feb. 20, the Wisconsin State Senate voted unanimously to pass SB-505, a bill to allow the Town of Cable to act like a village in regard to the creation of a Tax Incremental District.
The state Assembly passed an identical measure on Jan. 23, also by unanimous vote.  The bill is now headed to Governor Walker’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law.
Current legislation precludes towns with a population under 3,500 from creating a tax incremental district. The bill is seen as a major step towards giving the Town of Cable the ability to offer financial assistance to potential developers of the historic Telemark Resort.  HK Hospitality LLC is currently in negotiations to purchase the property and undertake a major revitalization of the famed resort. 
“This is historic for Cable and all of Northwest Wisconsin”, said James Bolen, executive director of the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce. “To give a small municipality the ability to work with potential developers on a project that would benefit the region is critical but to pass a piece of legislation unanimously is rare and shows broad-based support for a potential Telemark Resort project.” Read more: APG Media


Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map


The new Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Map is available at the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber today! Thanks to Bob O'Callaghan and 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 guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.


Gulf Coast Chamber: Wes Fulmer honored as "Spirit of the Coast" award recipient

Wes Fulmer was awarded as the 2018 recipient of the Pat Santucci “Spirit of the Coast” award Tuesday. The award was given by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. This award is the Coast Chamber’s most prestigious honor. Nearly 600 people joined in to congratulate Fulmer.
Wes Fulmer was surprised to hear his name today at the ceremony. He told WLOX he had no idea he had been selected.
The purpose of the Pat Santucci “Spirit of the Coast” award is to recognize the individual who has made contributions of significance in the field of business for the past calendar year. Any candidate who is associated with a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or professional practice in the Harrison County area is up for nomination.
“Wes has been such an active member of the community including the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce for many years,” said Adele Lyons, Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Fulmer is the Executive Vice President and Board Member of The Peoples Bank. After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degree in business from Mississippi State University, Fulmer has been in banking for the past 33 years.  The Gulfport native is on the Board of Trustees of the MS Banking Association and is a past Trustee for the MS School of Banking. Read more: WLOX


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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

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Chamber interest: City of Chicago Financial Resources; Virginia Peninsula chamber event: Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala; Birmingham Bloomfield chamber signature fundraiser Vine and Dine turns up the heat on flavor and fundraising; Town Square Chamber Publications: Valparaiso Chamber: Promises made, Promises kept!; St. Joseph County chamber interest: Notre Dame's Innovation Park ready to expand; EMBDC recognizes August Ambassadors of the Month; Southern Kentucky Chamber interest: Whitley, Knox make progress toward ‘work readiness’ certification; Governor Scott Walker emphasizes importance of tourism; Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Membership Directories, Community Profiles, Re-Location Guides and Custom Maps;

Happy Labor Day Tuesday, Chamber World! Today is going to be a great day!



Chamber interest: City of Chicago Financial Resources 

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Virginia Peninsula chamber event: Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala


This year the 100th Anniversary of Langley Air Force Base is being celebrated by the City of Hampton and Join Base Langley-Eustis. Langley Air Force Base is one of the earliest military bases in America specifically built for air power. Today Langley is the oldest continually active air force base in the world, and is the oldest airfield in Virginia.

In partnership with the City of Hampton, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala to be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday, September 17, 2016. This is a Black Tie Optional event, which will include cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and keynote speaker General Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle, Commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Full Spectrum – The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will be performing a musical tribute, and DJ Gator will provide the entertainment for the evening.

Tickets to the Langley Air Force Base 100th Anniversary Gala are $65.00 each, and can be purchased at http://www.virginiapeninsulachamber.com/events/details/langley-air-force-base-100th-anninversary-gala-6553. For more information visit www.VaPeninsulaChamber.com or contact Jaime Harris at jaime@vpcc.org or (757) 325-8165.


Birmingham Bloomfield chamber signature fundraiser: Vine and Dine turns up the heat on flavor and fundraising


There’s no shortage of great places to dine in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area.

But the best place to grab a bite is without a doubt the annual Vine and Dine celebration at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, where all of those amazing restaurants will be gathered in one place to treat guests to a night of fantastic flavor.

The event, now in its 13th year, is a signature fundraiser hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, which distributes about 95,000 meals a day to hungry people in the community.

Always a sellout, the evening will be packed with live music, a chance auction, carefully selected domestic and imported wines, and — of course — the well-known strolling buffet featuring some of the area’s finest restaurants Sept. 21.

“The success of the event is unquestionably accredited to the restaurants and wine distributors who participate, along with the generous donations of auction items from local businesses,” Joe Bauman, president of the chamber, said in a prepared statement.

Restaurants slated to be at this year’s Vine and Dine include Café ML, Roadside Bar & Grill, Mandaloun Bistro, Forest Lake Country Club, Cameron’s Steakhouse, The Stand Gastro Bistro and plenty more. Biggby Coffee, Granite City Food & Brewery, Hills Fine Wine & Spirits, ML Spirits, and Birmingham Wine will be among those serving up sips to guests.

Chef Paul Doptis, of The Bird & The Bread, said the restaurant is always happy to participate in the event and support such a worthy cause, and of course to think of tasty creations to wow guests. Read more: C and G Newspapers


Town Square Chamber Publications: Valparaiso Chamber: Promises made, Promises kept!



Note from the Valpo Chamber 

I want to thank you for an outstanding map which you produced for our Valpo Chamber.In my 43 years as a CEO in the Chamber Field, it was the smoothest project I have ever seen done. You made all the deadlines, your print quality and cartography was second to none. And of course you paid us in exactly the time frame you said you would so we could count the Royalty Check towards our current year revenue.

Life is very good when dealing with Town Square Publications.

You have the right of first refusal to do our next map. You are a great partner for our Chamber. We are living proof that a printed map is still very much in demand by both advertisers and consumers.

It would be my pleasure to recommend Town Square Publications as a firm Chambers and Tourism Bureaus should use when considering a printed Map or other print publications.


Rex G. Richards, CCE
President
Valpo Chamber of Commerce



St. Joseph County chamber interest: Notre Dame's Innovation Park ready to expand

The University of Notre Dame has received a $5 million gift for construction of the second phase of the park, which opened in 2009 at 1400 E. Angela Blvd.
The gift is from the late Thomas H. Quinn and his wife, Diane, the university announced Monday. Thomas Quinn, of Lake Forest, Ill., was a 1969 Notre Dame graduate who died April 29 at age 68.
The Thomas H. and Diane G. Quinn Hall for Innovation & Change will be a 40,000-square-foot, three-level facility near the existing Innovation Park south of campus. Construction is expected to begin late this fall or early winter.
Quinn Hall will provide space for 25 to 30 startup companies, offering themed pods for collaboration between teams and prospective investors from particular commercial technology sectors, according to the university.
Quinn Hall will include dedicated space for the IDEA Center, a new initiative designed to bring Notre Dame faculty and student ideas and innovations to market. The IDEA Center will provide technical services and expertise for idea development, technology translation, business formation and commercialization.
Innovation Park is part of the university's increased emphasis and funding for research and commercializing new ventures.
The park is a place for entrepreneurs and startup businesses to work, with access to Notre Dame faculty and researchers. Some businesses have "graduated" from Innovation Park and become commercial ventures in the South Bend area and elsewhere.
Innovation Park is part of a two-site state-certified technology park. The other site is Ignition Park near downtown South Bend.
Since Innovation Park's opening seven years ago, 59 new ventures have launched there, 29 companies are currently operational, 38 Notre Dame faculty members are working there, 67 Notre Dame student interns are employed by ventures and 15 companies have secured significant outside funding, according to the university. The occupancy rate is 90 percent.
Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, said Notre Dame's announcement fit in with the scope and progression of the efforts that began with Innovation Park. Read more: South Bend Tribune


EMBDC recognizes August Ambassadors of the Month

The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (EMBDC) recently presented its August Ambassadors of the Month awards to three very deserving participants.
In first place was Mary Atterberry with Rush Health Systems, second place went Derron Radcliff with MSU Riley Center, and third place went to Fannie Johnson with Love’s Kitchen. Also, winning the red ticket drawing was Channing Peebles with American Cancer Society. The red ticket drawing is from the pool of ambassadors who have attended EMBDC events over the past month.
This committee of dedicated volunteers assists with numerous membership activities and events throughout the year including ribbon cuttings and ground breakings conducted by the EMBDC. They work to secure new members and increase membership retention by building relationships and maintaining communication with existing and prospective members. This group consists of a limited group of people. The EMBDC would be unable to do all that it does without these dedicated volunteers. To find out more about becoming an Ambassador for your community, contact the EMBDC at 601-693-1306. Read more: Meridian Star


Southern Kentucky Chamber interest: Whitley, Knox make progress toward ‘work readiness’ certification


Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner announced August 18, 2016 that Knox and Whitley Counties have been certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Community in Progress.

The Kentucky Work Ready Community certification program from the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) and the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet assures employers that a local workforce has the talent and skills necessary to staff existing jobs and to master the innovative technologies new jobs will require.

“We are excited to designate Knox and Whitley Counties as Kentucky Work Ready Communities in Progress, and we look forward to certifying many others in the future,” said Kurt Krug, chair of the Kentucky Work Ready Communities Review Panel and vice president of North American human resources for INOAC.

“We are excited to receive this certification for Whitley County,” said Pat White, Jr., Whitley County Judge Executive. “It truly demonstrates what a great opportunity our area offers businesses through our qualified and dedicated employees.”

J. M. Hall, Knox County Judge Executive, said, “This is an essential element for economic development in Knox County and demonstrates our community commitment to assure both established employers and new industry that our local workforce has the ability to compete in the local and global economy. Thank you to the committee members for their work on this project.”

“I would like to thank Maggie Bill from EKU and the committee members for their hard work, time and dedication”, said Bruce Carpenter, Executive Director of the Southeast Industrial Development Authority and the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. “Both Knox and Whitley Counties look forward to continuing this process, the ultimate goal is for both counties to become Work Ready Certified Communities.” Read more: News Journal



Governor Scott Walker emphasizes importance of tourism



Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said Monday that the state’s rapid response to dealing with flood damage caused by torrential rainstorms last July was in part a recognition of the crucial role tourism plays in the state’s economy.
“It was critically important, because for us to have roads that were closed, it’s not just a transportation issue, it really becomes a barrier to tourism, and we wanted to make sure that there were no barriers along the way, that people knew that even if a county road might be closed, that there were alternatives and viable ways to get around, and we needed access to that information quickly,” he said.
“We not only had the web site up, but we had Facebook, Twitter, other forms of electronic media going,” he said, observing that the Department of Tourism had ”blasted” the message that northern Wisconsin was still “open for business.”
Walker made the remarks Monday as a part of “Cabinet on the Road” events taking place throughout northwestern Wisconsin this week. The visits featured the Governor and members of his cabinet as well as other high-ranking administrators, totaling 36 state officials, making over 100 stops in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Rusk Sawyer and Washburn counties.
Walker was visiting Garmisch Inn near Cable where he talked with local business and tourism officials about recovering from the floods.
“We are going to continue being here over and over again, working with local officials on everything from individual assistance, all the way through the trails and other things that are the next step that will be critically important to businesses this fall, gearing up for the winter season,” Walker said.
It was a message that was well received by tourism representatives.
“Truly, it has been remarkable, the response of this governor and his administration, for what they done for our economy, our people, the residents of northwestern Wisconsin,” said James Bolen, executive director of the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more: Ashland Daily Press

Town Square Publications Chamber of Commerce Membership Directories, Community Profiles, Re-Location Guides and Custom Maps

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 Here