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Sandra Wilson, president and CEO of the
Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, has been chosen to serve as the 2021 Chair of
the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE). Wilson will assume her role
as Chair on October 1, 2020.
Wilson began her role at the Paducah Chamber in 2013, where she joined on the Kentucky Chamber Board as a member of the Local Chamber Advisory Committee. Since Wilson became president, the Paducah Chamber has achieved five-star accreditation from the US Chamber of Commerce and was named Chamber of the Year in 2017 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Wilson was the first woman to serve as chair
of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce board as well as the Paducah Economic
Development Board. She has also served as chair of the Kentucky Manufacturers
Association and on the board of Leadership Kentucky.
“I am thrilled to be working with Sandra this
year as she serves as KCCE Chair,” said Kentucky Chamber President and CEO
Ashli Watts. “Our local chamber network in Kentucky is essential to Kentucky’s
economic success and with Sandra’s proven track record and leadership, I have
no doubt she will help us take KCCE to the next level.”
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE)
is the organization that provides professional development and continuing
education opportunities for local chambers of commerce, their staff and
volunteers. KCCE strives to provide assistance, resources and grassroots
advocacy to all chambers across the state.
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How Can the Clinton Chamber Help ?
We want to assure you that the Clinton Chamber is here for you during this challenging time. We value the trust you place in us and want you to know that we are committed to doing whatever we can to promote your business and support our community.
The Clinton Chamber has a tremendous reach via social media—Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We can use these platforms to help get the word out about any changes regarding your business and/or hours.
If you have flyers regarding changes, please send them to info@clintonchamber.org in PDF, JPEG, and PNG format and we will post them. Check our and download our Digital Promotion Guide above for additional instructions.
If you do not follow our social media avenues, please do! We will regularly update and post for our local businesses. You can also check our website at www.clintonchamber.org for updates.
Geneva Women in Business
GWIB luncheon meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations in Geneva. In addition to networking, selected luncheons feature a presentation on a range of topics to help small business owners reach their goals.
Membership
All Geneva Chamber of Commerce members are automatically members of GWIB. Non-members may join GWIB for one year at a cost of $75. After that introductory year, Chamber membership is required. If you are not a Chamber member and wish to join GWIB, download the Membership Form and either e-mail, fax or mail it to the Chamber along with your payment.
New Arrival: Greater Hattiesburg Mississippi Membership Directory and Business Guide 2020-2021
The Greater Hattiesburg Mississippi Membership Directory and Business Guide 2020-2021 is available at the Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg! Thank you to Chad Newell and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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.
Susan Spears, IOM, Appointed to Northeast Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
A Four-Year Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Susan Spears, IOM, President and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, to the Northeast Board of Regents. As a member of this Board, Spears will implement the policies created by Institute’s National Board of Trustees.
“A strong Board of Regents is essential to Institute’s success,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, vice president of Institute for Organization Management at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “These volunteers drive site attendance, provide recommendations for program improvement, and serve as an on-site resource for Institute participants.
Spears also serves on the Virginia Chamber Board of Directors and she serves as Immediate Past President on the VACCE (Virginia Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives) Board of Directors, Secretary for the Families of the Wounded Board of Directors and Secretary for the Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Board of Directors. She is the Executive Director for Leadership Fredericksburg.
Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has educated tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members, and become strong business advocates. Institute’s four Boards of Regents serve on behalf of the National Board of Trustees. Regents are an Institute graduate nominated by their peers.
Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness. We educate the public on the conditions necessary for business and communities to thrive, how business positively impacts communities, and emerging issues and creative solutions that will shape the future.
Welcome Home, the nation's premier new resident marketing program,is a new mover marketing program designed to help get your chamber members' businesses in front of the most valuable audiences - new residents.
Exclusive to chamber members, the WELCOME HOME program is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible, targeted and delivered direct to new resident's mailboxes, catching them as they establish new buying habits.
In addition, WELCOME HOME is distributed to local libraries, park districts, municipalities and your local chamber office.
Get your members in front of one of the most valuable audiences: NEW RESIDENTS.
Don't miss this opportunity to promote your member businesses to new residents ON A MONTHLY BASIS, ALL YEAR LONG!
Mailed monthly to new movers from the previous 30 days!
They are new to the neighborhood. They have money to spend. They need your member's businesses and services.
Welcome Home Geneva
Town Square Publications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's NEW MOVER publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Tom Davenport named President and CEO of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
The Board of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Tom Davenport has been selected as President/CEO of our organization.
According to Justin Zurlinden, Chairman of the Board, “We are pleased that Tom has joined our team. He has over 20 years of experience working with Chambers of Commerce and higher education in Illinois, Florida, and Kentucky. He also is a Southern Illinois University graduate with a degree in Workforce Development and Training."
Davenport started September 28, 2020. He states, “This is a dream job. As a native southern Illinoisan and a SIU-C graduate, I look forward to helping to grow one of southern Illinois’ premier chambers of commerce and help local business thrive.”
For more information contact the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce at 618-549-2146.
Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce Community Map
The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce 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!
Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber 2017 Community Map
Town Square Publications (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.
Kosciusko Chamber: INTRODUCING KosciuskoCash
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will tentatively be launching Kosciusko Cash to the public in October 2020, which will:
· Bring a year-round Buy Local program to our community
· Be used as holiday gifts, thank you gifts and employee rewards
· Connect you with the area’s large employers
· Help you acquire new customers
· Provide a great marketing tool for your business
To accept Kosciusko Cash, there are no upfront costs or special software/credit card machines to purchase. The program will pay you back 90% face value of the currency! The Chamber will send you an ACH reimbursement 15-30 days from the date the certificate is redeemed at your location. This is a WIN-WIN-WIN for our community.
Our goal is to make Kosciusko Cash the gift of choice in our communities!
Sincerely,
"Always outgrow your mentor" - Kerry Frank
NextGen Award Winner
Becca Peterson, Sales Executive, QPS Employment
The NextGen award is designed to recognize emerging talent.
This year’s award recipient is a workforce problem solver and people connector. She is a success-driven individual who utilizes her people skills and workforce knowledge to connect job seekers with regional businesses, thus, creating a strong workforce for area businesses. She is passionate about the work she does within her professional and personal network and also for her customers.
Role Model Award Winner
Jenny Sarabia Jones, Owner and Photographer Jenny Sarabia Portraits
The Role Model award will be someone who has inspired, enabled or supported other women in a significant way. This year’s recipient is an amazing role model to the community. She is extremely generous in every way. Whenever possible she is supporting local businesses in person and on social media which is critical in times like this. With a diverse background, she shows everyone that you can always follow your passion.
Executive Influencer Award Winner
Michelle Matthys, Vice President & Commercial Loans, SENB Bank
This Executive Influencer award is open to women at board or senior executive level who have not only achieved personally in their organization but have made a significant difference to in business and/or community. This year’s recipient is an outgoing, jump in and help, lead by example member of the Greater Beloit community. She draws on her past experiences to participate in day-to-day decision making and strategic planning, but also is always open to learning more to expand her knowledge and thinking.
During this critical time when forward-looking industry gatherings are so important, we send a special thanks to those industry partners who stood by and support the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce. Please show your appreciation and support the businesses who support us! THANK YOU SPONSORS
