Greater Green Bay Chamber to Host Social Media Conference with BConnected LLC: Dive into Social Media; Rapid City Chamber interest: South Dakota Opens 93rd Legislative Session; Geneva Restaurant Week 2018; Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory; 18 Graduate from Flint & Genesee Leadership Development Program; Arlington Chamber: Join us in Recognizing Our 93rd Annual Meeting Award Winners and Keynote Speaker; Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide; 2018 Priorities: EMBDC plans to grow, improve its 4 components; Plymouth Chamber Financial Wellness Classes For Member Businesses; Logan County Tourism named 2017 NDL Group of the Year; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

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Greater Green Bay Chamber to Host Social Media Conference with BConnected LLC: Dive into Social Media

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Price - Member Non-Member
$100.00 $125.00
$125.00 $150.00 Starting 2/21/2018

Online registration open until 3/27/2018

Event Description

Early Bird Registration until February 21, 2018. Get your social media under control with this one-day conference that will jump right into managing content, managing a content calendar, creating a social media strategy and how to analze your reach. You will walk away with a start of a social media strategy and content calendar and how to move your business forward in the world of social media.

Expectations: All attendees will leave with a USB drive with the all content and the start of a content calendar and social media strategy. Attendees should have some basic knowledge and experience using social media. The education will be tailored to everyone who attends. Guests are encouraged to bring their tablet or computer to take notes and work along with the presenter. Please bring your questions as there will be ample time for Q&A.

Speaker Bios:

Brad Cebulski is the Owner/President of BConnected, LLC. Brad has channeled his passion for small business by founding BConnected, LLC to help small businesses navigate the confusing social media landscape.

Chris Burns is an entrepreneur, business owner and the director of business development for BConnected. He is a social media practitioner and offers more than 15 years of experience in digital marketing. Chris educates and helps businesses understand how to effectively use social media to stand out and help their bottom line.

Who Should Attend: If you own or work for a business that has a product or service to sell, you should attend. B2B, B2C, manufacturing, real estate, or not for profit, any business of any size can benefit from this training. If you are responsible for social media for your business, you should attend.

Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 am Registration and Networking with continental breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 am Session I – Building a strategy and content calendar
10:00 – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 12:00 pm Session II – Content and Engagement
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 pm Session III – Breaking Down the Platforms (emphasis on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 3:30 pm Session IV - Analyzing Your Reach (a breakdown of analytics)
3:30 – 4:00 pm Bringing It all Together





Rapid City Chamber interest: South Dakota Opens 93rd Legislative Session

The 2018 Legislative Session starts today with the Governor's State of the State address where we will expect to hear out his priorities for the upcoming session. You can tune in here to listen to his presentation at 11 a.m. MST.  

Each year legislators are asked to make decisions on a wide variety of issues that impact South Dakota citizens. With budget numbers being lower than projected they will have to determine where adjustments in spending can be made. There will be bills addressing campaign finance, initiated measure and referendum processes in a continuance of the reform actions that took place last year in response to IM22. We expect to have discussions around TIFs, workforce housing, tuition and education, as well as addressing the alarming increase in meth usage.

The Rapid City Chamber follows bills within a wide range of topics that could impact the way you do business. Our objective is to do the research and educate you on legislation circulating the capitol that could impact you and your industry. If we deem an issue to have a significant impact either positively or negatively, we work with legislators on your behalf to advocate for passage or failure of the bill.

You can follow this link to see the Chamber's Legislative Agenda and learn about the issues we monitor on your behalf.

We want to hear from you! If there are issues we should be following please contact Lynn at (605) 718-8480 or by email.





Geneva Restaurant Week 2018

Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight culinary excellence by offering the Geneva Restaurant Week - an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants!

For ONE WEEK ONLY, Monday, January 22 through Sunday, January 28, foodies will be able to eat their hearts out at participating restaurants that will offer lunch and dinner menus for either $9, $19, $29 or $39.  DINE ON THE $9’s.  Some are per person, some are for two and some are options you will only find during Restaurant Week.

Explore scrumptious eats and leave the cooking utensils and dishes at home and join us

as we celebrate Geneva’s thriving and unique culinary scene.

Tickets and passes aren’t necessary for this week of discounted dining; show up at any participating location or call ahead to make a reservation to ensure your chance to indulge with these deep discounts. Visit Geneva Restaurant Week on the web at http://genevachamber.com/restaurant_week_in_geneva.php for more information and a complete list of restaurants.  

For additional information, please call participating restaurant or Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060.



Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Membership Directory

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Lake County Chamber! Thanks to Stewart Kerr, Julieth 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.

18 Graduate from Flint & Genesee Leadership Development Program

Last month, Leadership NOW’s third cohort celebrated their completion of the intensive leadership development program, offered through the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Genesee County.

Over the last year, the cohort has participated in more than 100 hours of training and one-on-one coaching, focused on honing personal leadership styles and developing effective partnerships.

“We’re proud to welcome 18 outstanding professionals to the Leadership NOW alumni group,” said Michelle Hill, Director of Core Initiatives and Shared Services, Flint & Genesee Chamber. “These individuals join a network of collaborators who share a common language around leadership, and are prepared to work together to address challenges and pursue opportunities in the community.”

During the celebration ceremony, held Dec. 6, the cohort shared their plans for a sustainable, collaborative community project – a requirement for completing the program.

Specifically, the cohort developed a strategy to expand the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint’s horticulture program by utilizing an existing hoop house garden to plant, grow and harvest food for club members and their families. The core of this plan is a curriculum that engages children in learning about nutrition; planting and harvesting their own food; and learning to cook healthy meals with the food they’ve grown.

“Leadership NOW participants join the program because they want to learn how to improve Genesee County through their leadership,” said Jenni Dones, Program Manager, BEST Project at United Way of Genesee County. “We teach them how to do this in theory and through practice.”

Tiffiny L. Griffin, Vice President of Programs, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, had been working in Flint for just a few short months when she began Leadership NOW. She said that the experience taught her a great deal about Flint and Genesee County, and is now seeking to join the boards of some local nonprofits.

“I am part of this community now,” Griffin said.  “I want to be part of everything that happens here.”

For more information about Leadership NOW, which will launch its fourth cohort this month, visit flintandgenesee.org/leadership-now or call (810) 600-1404.


Arlington Chamber: Join us in Recognizing Our 93rd Annual Meeting Award Winners and Keynote Speaker

A key event for the Arlington business community, the 93rd Annual Meeting will celebrate the Chamber's accomplishments of 2017, while looking ahead to what's to come in 2018. The luncheon will feature Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette as the keynote speaker, as well as the presentation of prestigious awards, including the Chair's Award to the Apartment and Office Building Association, President's Award to Christine Searle of Searle Business Solutions, LLC, and the Committee of the Year Award to the Ambassador Committee.

With over 250 anticipated attendees, the Annual Meeting is a can't-miss event for Arlington business and community leaders. It serves as a valuable opportunity to network and build relationships with many different Arlington business.


Registration and more information can be found here. The registration deadline is tomorrow at 5:00 p.m., so sign up now to join us! For registration questions, please contact us at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.


Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide 

The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! 

2017-2018 Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community 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.

2018 Priorities: EMBDC plans to grow, improve its 4 components

In 2018 the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (EMBDC) will grow and improve the four separate but interrelated components of our focus areas: 1) Chamber of Commerce. 2) Meridian Main Street. 3) East Mississippi Business Development Foundation, and 4) Economic Development (The Alliance For Growth).

Chamber of Commerce

The “lifeblood” of our organization are the 540 member-businesses of EMBDC. We’ll continue our emphasis on growing our membership and increasing “value” to our existing members.

In an unprecedented move for our organization we now have three full-time staff members and one part-time staff member designated to working directly with our members. We’ll be reaching out to every member in a much more tangible way … we’re adding Business-Before-Hours / Business-After-Hours opportunities … adding a Bridal Show (February) … adding a “Palate-to-Palette” dinner event featuring Robert St. John and Wyatt Waters (March) … surpassing our Home & Garden Show (April) … and adding an “Outdoor Extravaganza” (September).

Meridian Main Street

We’ve just announced our new Main Street Director, Debby Delshad … with Debby in place, we’ll be focused on our first full year of activities. Our efforts will be in conjunction with the city, the county, the Convention Visitors Bureau, along with Mississippi Main Street. We’ll be bringing Main Street businesses together to discuss common issues, areas of interest and also bringing attention to those businesses with successes.

We’ll be creating opportunities to facilitate Façade Grants … downtown clean-ups … and beautification projects. We’ll also be … 1) introducing our “Entrepreneur Winner’s Circle” where start-ups and small businesses are highlighted … 2) marketing school promotions for main street merchants … and 3) continuing to grow “shop local” programs. And, we’ll be partnering with MSU-Meridian presenting education and “how to” seminars.

East Mississippi Business Development Foundation

One of our “best kept secrets” is our foundation. It was created 10-years ago for the purpose of education, leadership and economic development. We’re going to be working with the EMBDF Board to market our foundation across our community with the intent of increasing our funds significantly to improve the reach of our education, leadership and economic development initiatives.

The Alliance For Growth

A regional “business leaders” group in place to support economic development region-wide. Two of our main goals in 2018 include: 1) completing and implementing a regional economic development plan, and 2) fully funding our economic development efforts which will allow us to be proactive in our pursuit of assisting existing industries in their expansions and also in luring new industries into our region. Read more: Meridian Star

Plymouth Chamber Financial Wellness Classes For Member Businesses

The Plymouth Chamber strives to provide the very best resources to the membership.  In keeping with this endeavor, the chamber is partnering with member financial institutions to provide financial wellness classes to their employees.  The classes can be tailored made to fit the company's schedule and are offered at no cost. We are thrilled to partner with members, Centier, 1st Source Bank, and Woodforest National Bank. Businesses are free to select the financial institution they prefer (see information below). 

We have also partnered with First Federal Savings Bank and Fitness Forum/Lifeplex in Plymouth to offer Financial Peace University.  This evening course is a once a week, 2 hour class, for 9 weeks and requires participants to purchase class materials.  First Federal is helping to defray a portion of this cost.  The Lifeplex is graciously providing the classroom space, and also has childcare available at a nominal fee.  Class space is limited and is available to chamber member employees only.  Classes begin February 6th, 2018.   Call the Plymouth Chamber at 574-936-2323 to reserve a space. Information on Financial Peace University can be found at: www. daveramsey.com. 

Logan County Tourism named 2017 NDL Group of the Year

Many great things have happened in history with a vision and a goal. Mix these with perseverance and the willingness to work hard, the world can change around you for the better.

Eighteen years ago the Logan County Chamber of Commerce and the Logan Economic Alliance for Development joined forces to bring local citizens together in order to develop a strategic plan to better the community of Logan County. The plan was coined "Vision 2020." Out of this vision, several organizations were developed to help increase income, create jobs and develop the image of Logan County as a tourism attraction.

This was the vision and goal that brought about the Logan County Tourism & Convention Commission, who has been selected as the 2017 NDL Group of the Year.

The Tourism Commission is so much more than its name reflects. It acts as a liaison between who we are and the world around us. It is the representation of what we stand for, what we have to offer, where we have been and where we will be going.

In the beginning of the 2020 plan in 1999, several people came together and divided up into six focus teams that would work toward very specific goals for Logan County. Darlyn Moore and Evelyn Richardson were two women who were instrumental in the process and had a desire to see Logan County develop for the people who not only lived within its boarders, but for those who would see Logan County as a destination.

Because of their diligence and dedication to a project that they each believed in, these two ladies were instrumental in getting Logan County's Tourism Commission officially off the ground.

Since that time, the Commission has been located in four different locations throughout the past 18 years. For the past five years the Commission has made their home inside the historic Logan County Courthouse.


Many board members have served throughout the years and have dedicated their service to highlighting the many wonderful opportunities our community has to offer. Promoting Logan County is the main focus of the Commission and they accomplish this in many ways. Read more: News Democrat & 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

Greater Reston Chamber: GovCon Series: Federal Cyber Eligibility - Establishing Your Company's Qualifications; Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide; Chamber interest: Daily Herald Business Ledger 2017 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards; #BestChamber practices: Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: Cool Things to Share in your Weekly Newsletter; Logan County chamber exec, commissioner visit Fleming Town Board; #BestChamber practices: Fulton County Chamber: Making your newsletter personal; Chamber delight: Growth on Evelyn Gandy Parkway picks up pace; #BestChamber practices: Burlington Gift Checks – a program that works!; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

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Greater Reston Chamber: GovCon Series: Federal Cyber Eligibility - Establishing Your Company's Qualifications


Wednesday, July 19 - 8:00 - 10:00 am

Join us to determine if your business is prepared to comply with federal contractor information security responsibilities and obligations. The new requirements are in addition to the current FAR requirements regarding "federal contract information" as well as existing DHS, GSA and other agency obligations. By December 31, all companies that do not have these regulations in place may face elimination from supply and service chains.  

As experts in their fields, speakers Diane Janosek, Deputy Commandant of the NSA National Cryptologic School; Nancy Sumption, Senior Legal Director and Global Cybersecurity Counsel at Medtronic; and David Dempsey, Partner at Dempsey Fontana, PLLC, will make sure you are fully prepared for the new regulations. Learn More or Register





Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide 

The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! 

2017-2018 Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community 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.



Chamber interest: Daily Herald Business Ledger 2017 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards

The Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards recognize and build entrepreneurship in Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County and Will County. Honorees demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including willingness to take risk, drive, perseverance and business creativity.

CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM

Nomination Guidelines

The Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards - recognizing and building entrepreneurship in suburban Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County and Will County.

Honorees should demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including willingness to take risk, drive, perseverance and business creativity.

In order to qualify, a nominee's company or organization must be based in, have been founded in, or have a significant presence in the suburban Chicago areas noted above.

Nomination Procedure:

• Nominations must be submitted online at www.dhbusinessledger.com


• A statement either from business management, customers, employees or others familiar with the nominee can be very helpful to the judges.


• Nominees will be contacted and asked to submit a nomination portfolio consisting of supporting materials.


• Self-nomination is permitted.

Nomination deadline is 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 21 All supporting material is due 2 weeks after the nomination deadline) to Kat Polomsky, Daily Herald Business Ledger, 155 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Your information can also be emailed to: blawards@dailyherald.com.

Selection Process:

Judges' decisions are made from personal knowledge of the nominees and/or the quality of the supporting materials that are submitted.

All nominees will be notified of their status following the judging.

Primary Criteria for Entrepreneurial Excellence:

Entrepreneur must be the founder of the business, or have been critical to its growth.

The entrepreneur's company must be based in, or have been founded in, or have a significant presence in suburban Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County or Will County.

• The company should demonstrate profitability.


• The company should demonstrate significant growth and long-term potential.


• The entrepreneur should note contributions to the community through charitable or leadership roles.


• The company should demonstrate innovative employee programs and corporate culture.


• The entrepreneur should demonstrate the ability to overcome adversity.


Additional Considerations:
• Entrepreneur has founded more than one company.


• Entrepreneur's company has received local, regional, national or international recognition.


• Previous honorees will be considered if involved in a venture different from one that was previously recognized.

Recognition:

Award recipients will be honored at an evening reception to be held Thursday, Sept, 14, 2017..

Honorees will be profiled in a special supplement of the Daily Herald Business Ledger in the Oct. 16 issue.

Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Categories:

1. Early Stage Award: The award recognizes an individual whose company or organization has shown great promise and achievement in its early stages. Entrepreneur's company should demonstrate a likely prospect of profitability. The company should have been in business for five or fewer years.


2. Growth Award: Honorees are recognized for significant revenue growth over a two year period.


3. Innovation Award: Transforming the entrepreneurial dream into the reality of a tangible product or technology that will solve a problem is the first defining benchmark of entrepreneurial success. This award recognizes the best innovation-based products, technologies, systems or practices.


4. Young Entrepreneur Award (under 40): Honorees must meet the primary entrepreneurial criteria, and they must be under the age of 40 at the time of the nomination deadline (July 21, 2017).


5. Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs: Through both personal and professional service, the recipient of the Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs Award exhibits a strong commitment to helping entrepreneurs in a variety of industries. These honorees provide entrepreneurs with the resources they need to give our community its competitive edge. Examples of candidates would be attorneys, accountants, consultants, teachers and others who work with entrepreneurs.


6. Regional Spirit Award: Honorees should demonstrate commitment to the growth and well-being of the region through outstanding corporate citizenship and promotion of regional ties. Honorees should demonstrate the following:
   • Be active in local and regional business groups
   
   
   • Promote charitable and civic causes
   
   
   • Work to build the region's work force and enhance its quality of life
7. Lifetime Achievement Award: Honorees should demonstrate the following:
   Contribution to the growth of the suburban business community for at least one decade. Provide inspiration to younger entrepreneurs by examples of risk-taking, community mindedness and success. Provide information regarding outstanding achievements in business and in the community at- large, or development of the region's economy.

Candidates may be nominated in multiple categories, but may only be honored in one category. The judges will make that determination.

For more information regarding the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, as well as for advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andy Zielonka, Daily Herald Business Ledger, at (630) 955-3592 or azielonka@dailyherald.com.

Nominee Checklist

Please use this guide for providing supporting materials for your nomination portfolio. Include whatever information or materials you think would be helpful to the selection committee in considering this year's honorees. Remember, judging is conducted solely from the quality of the information and materials submitted. Please do not submit audio/visual materials or materials that must be returned.

Entrepreneur Biography: This may include the entrepreneur's resume and history, as well as mission/vision statements for the company or organization. Include information that tells the story of the entrepreneur. Include brochures if applicable, as well as testimonials or articles.

Growth: Describe how the entrepreneur has contributed to the growth of the company or organization. Please include measurable data such as statistics showing significant revenue growth over a period of time and how the entrepreneur contributed to this growth. Also describe the entrepreneur's potential for continued growth and achievement going forward.

Innovation: Describe a unique quality of the entrepreneur and/or their company or organization. This may be a tangible product or technology, a customer service system or practice or something that distinguishes the entrepreneur, company or organization within its industry.

Workforce Potential: Describe how the entrepreneur has developed the potential of the company or organization's workforce.

Achievements: List honors, awards, or achievements that the entrepreneur and/or the company or organization has earned.

Service and Entrepreneurial Spirit: Describe how the entrepreneur and the company or organization has reinvested in its community. List any involvement with business organizations, charitable or civic causes or any involvement that would enhance quality of life and give back to the community.

Category: Describe how the entrepreneur fits the awards category.

All nomination-supporting materials are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 to Kat Polomsky, Daily Herald Business Ledger, 155 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. You may also e-mail your information to: blawards@dailyherald.com. Please do not submit any material that must be returned. Please do not submit any audio/visual material.



#BestChamber practices: Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: Cool Things to Share in your Weekly Newsletter

Cool Stuff to Share Cool Article: Seven Habits of Extra Interesting People - What makes interesting people captivating? Many reasons. But there are ways to learn how to be more engaging. Cool Podcast: Disruptive Leadership - Various TED speakers discuss what it takes to become a leader and shake up the status quo. Cool Website: Thought Economics - Recognized for their exclusive interviews with thought leaders from around the world. These individuals have shaped our culture and our future and discuss topics from business to science to medicine. If you follow a good business newsletter, app, or a favorite business-related podcast, please feel free to let us know so we can tell others. Feel free to email your ideas to tlynch@macc.org.

Logan County chamber exec, commissioner visit Fleming Town Board

Fleming Town Board entertained a couple of visitors Tuesday night and both said the same thing - they work for all of Logan County, not just Sterling.

Glenna Aurich, recently-appointed director of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, gave the trustees copies of her membership welcome packets and Destination: Logan County, a magazine insert from the Journal-Advocate.

Aurich told the board the Chamber is focusing its marketing efforts on online delivery systems such as social media. She said towns can be Chamber marketing members but not full members, although she encouraged the trustees to ask businesses in town to become full Chamber members.

Logan County Commissioner Byron Pelton also visited and told the trustees he hopes to sit in on a town board meeting every few months, if possible. Fleming is in Pelton's district, but he said he's vitally interested in all of the municipalities in Logan County.

Pelton had visited the Merino Town Board's meeting on Monday night. Read more: Journal-Advocate

#BestChamber practices: Fulton County Chamber: Making your newsletter personal

Dear Chamber Members and Friends,

I am so grateful to have therapy and doctor appointments behind me for right now so we can get to business and prepare for the second half of the year. I am always so grateful for July because it is an opportunity to re-order, catch up, and prepare for the next busy season. There may have been a minute when I felt like we weren't going to be able to get to the re-order stage because we have so many projects going on, but in true ebb and flow style we were able to have a free moment to sit down and plan to get that catch up planned and preparation moving.

So, what do we have in the works for the next month and our next season?

First, we are working diligently to prepare and launch our Fulton County Tourism Commission website. This has been quite a project, but we are grateful to the team who has worked so hard to ensure it is the best representation of Fulton County that it can be! Unfortunately, we had a bit of trouble collecting content from folks so we have decided to launch it without full content with the sole understanding that a little bit more work needs to be done to complete it. Our hope is that if folks see what it is that we have been asking for that they will be able to more fully understand and we can get that info from them that we need to tie everything up. In addition, we are looking forward to the Tourism videos that one of the FCLA groups decided to partner with us on. Our goal with these videos is to provide an opportunity for us to capture the essence of Fulton County and what we offer.  These videos, prepared by Landon Smith of Midwest UVA, will not only be displayed on our completed Tourism website, but will be available for individuals to use to share our story. Our hope is that we can help others to fall in love with Fulton County and want to either visit, invest, or move here so we can continue to grow our great community! The new website will be available at www.county25.com  starting on Friday, July 14^th.

Second, we are doing our final follow up meetings on this past month's Living Local Fest. We have had a lot of lively conversation and great ideas. We are looking forward to making final decisions and preparing for what this new family tradition will look like for next year. We will get a save the date out asap so everyone can plan to attend next Summer!

Next, we are going to spend the month continuing to work on our updated policy manual, working on starting to dream about what we desire for next year, and prepare to welcome another great intern who will be with us for the Fall.

Lastly, don't forget we have two save the dates we are working on, one being for the third and final Women In Business networking breakfast which will occur on Friday, September 8^th and the second being for our Annual Chili Cook-Off which will be on Saturday, October 14^th. We have a lot of planning which will happen for these events in the next month or so, but meanwhile get those dates on your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

As always thank you for helping us to continue to make changes to make Fulton County a stronger and more vibrant place and for your patience as we walk this out. We are honored to walk this journey with you!  

Blessed to be in Fulton County,

Amy A. Roe 

More information: Fulton County Chamber




Chamber delight: Growth on Evelyn Gandy Parkway picks up pace

New businesses are beginning to open along the Evelyn Gandy Parkway at a faster pace now — nearly 11 years after the stretch of highway opened from Interstate 59 to just east of Byrd Parkway.

Development along has come in spurts over the years, but it has taken off exponentially in the last few years.

"It's just exciting to see so many different new businesses opening up and existing businesses being reinvented," said Valerie Wilson, executive director of the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce.

In the last year, several new businesses opened on the parkway, with even more in the planning or development stages. Read more: Hattiesburg American

#BestChamber practices: Burlington Gift Checks – a program that works!

Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce Gift Checks make an ideal thank you gift, a wonderful Christmas or Holiday gift, perfect for babysitters, teachers, just about everyone on your list. Certificates are available at Associated Bank and Johnson Bank in Burlington.

The checks are available in any amount of $10.00 or more at either bank and they will make the checks to "Any Burlington Area Business" in the amount that you request. There is a designated line on the check for you to fill in the recipient's name. You just write one check to one of these banks and all of your holiday chores are completed!

This is how it works for any merchant. Any Burlington Area Business can accept the gift check. The check should be accepted as cash.  Merchants will then simply deposit the check with their regular business deposit. 

What if the amount is not exact?  When the merchants receive the gift check and it is not an exact amount, the merchant will accept it as cash then give the customer the change of whatever is remaining. For example: If the amount of the gift check is $20 and the customer spends $11.56, the customer will receive back the difference.

Questions? If you have any questions on how to handle these checks that support our “Buying Locally” program, please call the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce at 763-6044, Associated Bank at 262-763-9955 or Johnson Bank 262-757-1150.

Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our fine community. We hope that this program will continue to be of value to you and your company. Remember to stop by the banks that sponsor this program to purchase the Gift Certificates. If your business needs a large quantity, just call ahead to make the arrangements. Source: Burlington Area Chamber

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

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Kentucky Chamber Executive Digest - December, 2016

Kentucky Chamber Executive Digest

December, 2016

Happy Monday, Chamber world! It is going to be a GREAT week! Here is news you can use as a Kentucky Chamber of Commerce professional:

Paducah Area Chamber Membership Reaches Record Amount of 1075 Members

The final results are in for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Annual Membership and Total Resource campaign with a record total for membership reaching 1,075 members. The campaign exceeded its goal and recruited 106 new members during the four week campaign. The results were announced at a Campaign Celebration held at the Commerce Center and sponsored by Payment Plus.    

“This is a record-setting total number for our Paducah Chamber membership,” said Tammy Zimmerman, Campaign Chair and Chair-elect of the Paducah Chamber Board of Directors and Owner of Payment Plus. “To have accomplished this recruitment effort during such a busy time for the Chamber with our recent trip to DC, our local seminars and events, to having this campaign underway, is a real tribute to our leadership and our many volunteers.”

According to Chamber President Sandra Wilson, “The local businesses have been very supportive of the Chamber and the work we are doing on behalf of our community and our businesses. Our new members range from small businesses to several new businesses under construction to some established businesses who have not been a member and have now decided to join.”         

"I want to congratulate Tammy and Sandra and thank the many volunteers and businesses who participated in this campaign,” said Bruce Wilcox, Chamber Chair of the Board and President of Henry A. Petter Supply Co., LLC. “Gaining 106 new members in this short-time frame and reaching a record high of total members are significant benchmarks for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Our volunteers have really been hard at work on our behalf during this annual campaign."

The top volunteer producer for the campaign was Janice Cleary with Paducah Bank. This is the second consecutive year that Cleary has won this award. Second place producer award went to Jessica Newman with Advantage Insurance; third place was Jessica Wallace with Paducah Bank; fourth place was Eri Gjergji with Computer Services Inc.; and fifth place was Megan Thomason with Northwestern Mutual.

The Paducah Bank team received the “traveling trophy” award for Overall Team Winner with Cleary serving as Team Captain, also for the second consecutive year. Cleary’s team recruited 27 new members plus other renewals from the 2015 campaign and a variety of new sponsorships. The team captained by Darlene Mazzone with Mazzone Communications received second place and the third place team was Mike Muscarella with Baptist Health. Source: Paducah Chamber

Kyndle news: South African aluminum firm to build 90-job manufacturing plant in Henderson

Henderson County can expect 90 new jobs in the community possibly as soon as the end of 2017. And, according to one official, that's just the start.

Hansens Aluminum LLC , a company based out of South Africa, announced Thursday that they plan to build an $18.4 million manufacturing facility at the Henderson County Riverport.

"We're trying to open up to a broader market by being in Henderson," said Jared Pudney, Hansens' business development manager. "This is not the last announcement in Henderson for Hansens Aluminum. This is just phase one."

The aluminum extrusion facility, which includes a machining operation, will be up to 75,000 square feet and will supply customers throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

Working with Kyndle for more than a year, Hansens decided to build a facility in Henderson due to its central location and their ease working with Kyndle. Pudney referenced the other aluminum manufacturers in the region, such as Hydro Aluminum, along with the availability of gas and electricity providers. Pudney also cited the migration of automotive manufacturers from the north of the United States to the south, which made Henderson's central location appealing to Hansens.

"All our dealings with Kyndle have been great," said Pudney. "It was Kyndle's combination of efficiency and friendliness with their southern hospitality that really sold us on Henderson."

In a Kyndle press release, Pudney stated, "We see great opportunities to supply our existing customers from Kentucky and to add new clients. The Henderson operation will expand our global capacity and allow us to add new automotive products to our range. The support we have experienced at a local and state level from both elected officials and economic developers has truly exceptional. This certainly influenced our decision towards Kentucky." Read more: The Gleaner

Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations: (Commitment)

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead 

2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit

Creating a highly skilled workforce requires strong public programs and leadership from the private sector.

The 2nd Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit: Solutions for Economic Competitiveness will focus on what is happening right now in Kentucky — and what needs to happen going forward — to ensure the quality of the state’s workforce and improve the state’s economic position at home and around the globe.

Experts from industry and government will share insights and information about:

building a talent pipeline of workers;

creating employer-led collaboratives to address specific workforce needs;

using data to make decisions about training and hiring; and

programs that let people learn new skills while gaining experience on the job.

Register now, and demonstrate your investment in the future of the Commonwealth's workforce!

Sponsors and Exhibitors: Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.

Click here to view benefits and contact Andrea Flanders, sponsorship development manager

at 502-848-8723 to learn more or to reserve a sponsorship and/or exhibit booth.

Chamber Executive Ongoing Education: The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker --- by Brad Lomenick

"Your legacy, regardless of where you are in your leadership journey, starts now.  Leading well now means finishing well later." - Brad Lomenick

We need great leaders.  More than ever we need authentic, collaborative, inspiring men and women of integrity at the helm of society- and too often our leaders fall short.  Some focus on personal success, alienating those they lead.  Others shift their principles when it is convenient.

There is a better way.  You can energize and inspire the people around you.  You can equip a team of principled collaborators to answer God's calling.  You can be a catalyst leader.

In The Catalyst Leader, Brad Lomenick describes the skills and principles that define a true change maker.  This book offers eight key essentials by which a leader can influence others and make a difference, laying out the path to the keys for becoming an effective leader.

Lomenick shares wisdom, practical knowledge, and stories of success and failure from his own journey of running Catalyst, one of America's most influential leadership movements.  And the lives of dozens of leaders around the world- from the creators of famous reality show to pastors, from ranch workers to a Silicon Valley designer.  These men and women are living proof that good leadership inspires and innovates, while poor leadership leaves us with hopelessness and regret.

Leading can be a difficult road, and many choose to follow.  But you can take a better path.  Begin your journey to becoming a catalyst leader. Read more: Brad Lomenick

Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotations (Thanksgiving)

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --- Mark Twain

Kentucky Chamber: 2017 Legislative Preview Conference

Don't miss the Kentucky Chamber’s Annual Legislative Preview Conference, presented by Brown-Forman, Monday, Dec. 19, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa in Lexington.

The 2017 Kentucky Legislative Preview is a one-day gathering of the most prominent and influential policy-makers in Kentucky. Key elected and appointed officials will be on hand to discuss the fast approaching legislative session.

Join us as we look ahead to the 2017 General Assembly. Lawmakers will convene in Frankfort to consider legislative proposals – including many that will impact business. To help you stay informed, the Legislative Preview provides you with a rare opportunity to hear many of Kentucky's top public officials discuss their plans, priorities and predictions for next year's legislative session – you'll get the inside scoop from those who know.

December 19, 2016 | Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa | Lexington, Ky. We hope to see you there! More information: Kentucky Chamber

Christian County Chamber Host: Veterans Day Parade

The Christian County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee will be hosting the 2016 Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 5.

The community is invited to attend the parade which will begin at 10 a.m. at the War Memorial Building. The lineup includes veterans, Fort Campbell soldiers, military vehicles and local bands.

The parade route will run from the War Memorial Building to the Christian County Justice Center. Following the parade, there will be a brief program in the parking lot of the Christian County Justice Center.

The Military Affairs Committee encourages businesses and organization to join the route on Ninth Street as a sidewalk saluter to show support of local veterans and their families for their service.

If you are interested in participating in the 2016 Veterans’ Day Parade as a sidewalk saluter, please contact Katie Lopez at 270-885-9096 or email klopez@christiancountychamber.com. If leaving a message, please include your name, contact information, and number of people attending from your business or organization. Read more: Kentucky New Era

Hopkins County Chamber Holiday Open House 

You'll find great gifts and marvelous merchandise to choose from during the Chamber Holiday Open House on Nov. 4 & 5, 2016. You're guaranteed to please even the most persnickety person on your gift list!

So make your list, check it twice, cash or credit - it's all nice! Our merchants and restaurants are getting ready for you, so save the date 'cause we can't wait to help you get your shopping done during the Chamber's annual Holiday Open House. More than 50 Chamber member merchants are offering great holiday deals, giveaways, and more. Plus, enter at each location to win one of five Chamber Check prize drawings, and be on the lookout throughout the weekend for special Chamber elves spreading a little Chamber cheer in the form of Chamber Checks!

Click here to download the 2016 complete list of participating merchants and specials by category. Read more: Hopkins County Chamber

Shopping small in Frankfort: Small Business Saturday provides welcome boost for local stores

Vickie Oliver and Barbara Durham were on their way out of Completely Kentucky Saturday with mocha coffees in hand from Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe. The mochas helped them get them in the holiday mood while they searched for decorations and gifts in downtown Frankfort businesses.

The pair of Small Business Saturday shoppers had already found some items — it wasn’t their first time getting out to shop the day after Black Friday.

“We just like to shop local. Usually you find something different — something kind of cool,” Oliver said.

Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 by credit card company American Express, according to the company’s website. By 2012, merchants in all 50 states had gotten involved, and in 2014 an estimated $14.3 billion was spent at independent businesses on Small Business Saturday.

Lisa Weber, a manager at Completely Kentucky, was busy helping the steady stream of customers in her store Saturday.

Weber has worked at the store for four years. She said Small Business Saturday, along with Candlelight a couple of weeks earlier, gives downtown shops a boost in sales to kick off the holiday season.

“It’s following Black Friday, so people are really starting to gear up for the holiday season,” Weber said.

She couldn’t say what kind of a boost her store was going to have this year, but shoppers kept coming through the door.

“It’s really honestly hard to tell until you look at the numbers at the end of the day. But it’s been pretty consistently busy today,” Weber said.

Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce President Carmen Inman said in an email that the chamber and Downtown Frankfort Inc. handed out more than 50 packages for the event and that more than 100 businesses in Frankfort are eligible to participate. Read more: State-Journal

Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber Sponsor: Chris Knight will be featured at Harvest Moon Festival

Usually, the moon comes out at night. This Thursday, Knight will come out for the Moon. The Harvest Moon Festival, that is.

Now in its third year and ever-growing in popularity, the 2016 Harvest Moon Festival will once again be held at the Pulaski Judicial Center Plaza in downtown Somerset on Thursday, October 27, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. And just like the simple pleasures of looking up at a big, beautiful orb in the clear autumn sky, it’s free.

This year’s featured performer is Chris Knight. A native of western Kentucky’s Webster County, Knight has become a Somerset staple nonetheless with multiple appearances at the Master Musicians Festival over the years. That’s something that has become commonplace with the Harvest Moon Festival — whether acts like Tyler Childers, Kevin Dalton, and Kelly Rae Burton the first year, or the raucous Sundy Best last time around.

Considering it’s Tiffany Bourne — who both serves as community development director for Pulaski County Government and president of the MMF board — behind both events, the crossover feel should seem elementary.

“It started three years ago after MMF, and I was sad that MMF was over,” said Bourne. “I remember walking by the judicial plaza one day and wondering why we weren’t utilizing that space more.

“We don’t have a lot of fall festivals going on in town, (we didn’t have) that one signature fall event for the town,” she added. “We kind of threw it together that first year. I was able to use my experience from MMF to be able to put on a festival for Pulaski County government in my actual day job.”

Knight, an Americana-style singer-songwriter, is known for songs like “It Ain’t Easy Being Me” and “Down the River.”

“After coming off last year, with Sundy Best being so popular, we had to bring in a crowd favorite,” said Bourne. “People in this town love (Knight) through MMF. We feel like he’s one of ours, even though he’s from Slaughters, Ky. We do take ownership of him since he’s been here so many times.”

Knight isn’t the only one appearing, however. Other acts MMF fans might recognize will also be on hand: Elvie Shane, Kites, Will Muse, and Kevin Dalton and the Tuesday Blooms.

Music is just one part of the equation, however. The Harvest Moon Festival is one final hurrah in the calendar year for Market on Main, the popular outdoor farmers market that’s typically found on the judicial plaza in summer months.

“That’s how we started the first year,” said Bourne. “They wanted to end their season with a bang. Bring in a bigger band and do things on a little bit bigger scale.”

The normal Market on Main vendors will be on hand, about 25 regular booth spaces reserved, but special for the event will be several more food and beverage providers, including:

Baxter’s Coffee; Station 211 Coffee; Tacos Tanaco; Get UR Smoke On BBQ; Ruckel’s; Mill Springs Pizza; R&D Ribbon Fries and Funnel Cakes; Beaux BBQ; and cotton candy from the Somerset Junior Woman’s Club.

Bourne thanked all the sponsors for making it possible, including the City of Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission; Lake Cumberland Tourism; Don Marshall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Nissan; the Downtown Somerset Development Corporation; A1A Communications; County Attorney Martin Hatfield; Woodson Bend; Jim Muse Dentistry; Jeremy Bartley; Cricket Wireless; Frei Plumbing; First & Farmers Bank; and the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. Read more: Commonwealth Journal

Kyndle awarding grants to three nonprofits

Kyndle will award three Henderson-based nonprofits with $1,000 grants at the Kyndle Nonprofit Leadership Seminar this Friday.

The grants, provided by the Community Foundation of Henderson County, will be drawn as door prizes at the conclusion of the seminar.

Henderson nonprofit staff or board members will be eligible to win for their organization. Half of each grant must be used for professional development, and the Community Foundation has resources concerning where such training is available.

The Nonprofit Leadership Seminar is sponsored by the Community Foundation and will provide training and inspiration to help nonprofits build, sustain and maximize their impact.

The seminar features two keynote speakers:

• June Miller, regional director of the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network, whose topic will be “The Board’s Role in Fundraising.” 
• Angela White, senior consultant and CEO of Johnson, Gross, Nickle and Associates. Her topic is “The Role of Women in Philanthropic Decision Making and Changing Donor Demographics.” Read more: The Gleaner

Marion County Chamber Chili Cook-Off

The annual Chamber Chili Cook-off at the Dickens Christmas Celebration in downtown Lebanon will be held on Friday, Nov. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants will be placed along Main Street near participating businesses. All of the money raised this year will be donated the Marion County Area Technology Center. To register, please contact the Marion County Chamber of Commerce by Nov. 18. If you have questions, please email director@MarionCountyKyChamber.com or call the Chamber office at 270-692-9594. More information: Marion County KY Chamber

Chamber assist: Made in Logan by Logan

Logan County woman makes necklaces, unique crafts

 Tucked away in the large back room in Betty’s Antique Mall, where countless artifacts such as old dolls, antique furniture and a trove of 1970s comic books compete for space, Karen Logan has a horde of homemade jewelry and other crafts on display.

Sitting inside and on top of a glass storefront counter is an assortment of items Logan made herself, including sheets and burlap rolled into the shape of a flower and a cake stand made of a plate attached to the top of a candlestick holder.

For her crafts, Logan repurposes old objects and makes something new.

“One of my favorite things to do is go shopping and look for items that are either in thrift shops or Goodwill and things like that and find little gems there,” she said.

She often combines these “little gems” into new pieces, like the cake stand fashioned from the plate and the candlestick.

“You have a very unique piece you won’t ever see again, made out of something that was probably going to end up in the trash,” she said.

The creations Logan makes with the greatest frequency are her necklaces, some of which feature a clay pendant, stamped with a design and colored.

Logan originally got the idea for the clay necklaces from similar ones she’d seen on Pinterest, though she wanted to craft her necklaces with a fresh approach, she said.

“I don’t like to do anything someone else does exactly,” she said. “I just have it in my head and I try to put my twist on it.”

Her personal twist, she said, involves stamping designs into the clay, applying numerous colored patterns and burnishing the edges to give them a worn look.

Logan also makes necklaces with pendants made of wire bent into shapes and adorned with beads.

Above all, Logan strives for uniqueness in her crafts, she said.

“I can make stuff probably no one else is going to make,” she said. “I mean, there’s no fun in repeating everybody else. It’s fun showing people this is what I can do and this is what I did.”

Though she has plenty of previous experience with crafts ranging from cakes to embroidery, her current business, Logan Made, has formally been in operation since March.

Her husband, Charlie, who retired from the Russellville Fire Department in January, is a part of the company as well, specializing in woodworking.

Logan got the idea for her business and started getting it off the ground shortly after losing a job at a local dental office, she said. When she returned from maternity leave in January, she found the firm didn’t need her anymore, she said.

“I had free time all the sudden,” Logan said. “I was looking for a way to start making some money and so I spent most of January (and) February creating products that were ready to sell.”

By April, she had a booth set up in Betty’s Antique Mall, which sells her wares for her.

Employed now at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce as an executive assistant and with three children, she doesn’t always have time to make new things, much less sell them herself, Logan said.

Though her company has only been around for about half a year, Logan has gained a bit of renown for her artistic exploits locally.

On Oct. 25, Logan gave a presentation at the Logan County Public Library, showing a crowd how she makes her wire necklaces.

Tracy Houchens, the library’s adult programming coordinator, said she found out about Logan’s crafts while they were participating in the Logan Leadership Program, a program done through the Logan County Chamber of Commerce that highlights local businesses. “She was out touring and she had these really cute earrings on and I found out they were homemade,” Houchens said. Read more: Bowling Green Daily News

Right-to-work, charter schools on Kentucky chamber's 2017 legislative priorities

Kentucky Republicans and the state and local Chambers of Commerce expect positive changes in the state's business community in the coming year.

For the first time since 1921, Kentucky's governor, the state House of Representatives and state Senate will all be under Republican control come January, a direct result of Tuesday's election.

Early next year, action is expected on right-to-work, the repeal of the prevailing wage law and charter schools.

Republicans have pursued those three policy changes from current state law in the state Senate, only to see the bills die – without a hearing or in committee – in what had been a Democrat-run House.

With a new 64-36 GOP majority control in the state House, that may change come January.

Ron Bunch, president and chief executive officer of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, said a state right-to-work law would be transformational for the local economy.

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce agreed.

"That's a bill that could pass and would not cost the state a penny," said Dave Adkisson, Kentucky chamber president and chief executive officer. "It is like putting a sign on your storefront saying that you are open for business." Read more: Bowling Green Daily News

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Northern Kentucky Chamber’s changing of the guard: Bob Heil assumes leadership role as chairman Northern Kentucky Tribune

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Meets with Economic Development Professionals in Atlanta Bowling Green Area Chamber

#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotation: Glenn Shepard

"What makes a winner a winner isn't that they never lose. It's that they never lose faith in themselves, even when they're not winning." - Glenn Shepard

Paducah to Host Global UNESCO Cities in 2017 Western Kentucky Star 

Leadership Owensboro 2017 Class Announced Jessica Kirk Executive Director, Leadership Owensboro, 270.926.1860.

Jessamine County Chamber executive hires Rhonda May as new Executive Director Jessamine Journal

Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce to host U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Advocate-Messenger

Logan County to celebrate Tobacco and Heritage Festival Bowling Green Daily News

Opportunity? Kentucky Tourism Secretary details how businesses can help boost state through P3 projects Kentucky Chamber Bottom Line

Kyndle’s Regional Industry of the Year Awards breakfast Sept. 29 Lane Report

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