Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Needs a Marriage Mill Couple
The Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Marriage Mill on Friday, June
19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., and is looking for one couple to get married! This is a
one-of-a-kind, historic wedding ceremony! The casual ceremony is held at the
bottom of the stairs in front of the Historic Lake County Courthouse. The
attendees stand lining the walkway to the stairs, during the fabulous Food
& Arts Festival. Then the newly married couple is treated to an old fashion
reception in the lovely, rustic rotunda where the guests are served
complimentary cake, and sparkling juice. Couples enjoy the festival and then a
one night stay and breakfast at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. If you
or someone you know, would like to be part of this unique wedding ceremony
please
contact: Lee
Hartsell at lee@crossroadschamber.org or call 219.769.8180.
Did you know in 1915 to 1940, Crown
Point was well-known across the country as the place to tie the knot?
Nearly 175,000 couples traveled to the city to say “I do”! As many
as six Justices of the Peace performed marriages at all hours seven days a
week. Wedding parties arrived by the busload, and local jewelers kept a very
large stock of wedding rings on hand.
Geneva looking for top talent to audition for contest
Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the Geneva
Park District have partnered to offer Geneva's Got Talent, a fun-filled
talent competition. The application deadline is 9:30 p.m. Monday, May
11.
They are seeking all levels of
talent from BMX bike riders, to skateboarders, singers, dancers,
magicians, jugglers, gymnasts or those with more unique talent, just
about anything is welcome. Show them what you got and you may be crowned
the 2015 Geneva's Got Talent winner.
"Geneva's Got Talent" auditions will be held at noon Saturday, May 16, at Playhouse 38, 524 W. State St., lower level.
Only the first 75 applications
received will be invited to audition for a chance to perform during
Swedish Days and compete to win a $1,000 cash prize. You do not have to
live in Geneva to apply. Read more: Daily Herald
Ann Arbor - Ypsilanti Chamber (A2Y Chamber) resource: the Virtual Business Advisor
Virtual Business Advisor
Chamber news: Smithsonian puts Bayfield, Wisconsin on '20 Best Small Towns to Visit' list
The town of Bayfield in northern Wisconsin is one of "The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015," according to Smithsonian.com.
Bayfield Mayor Larry J. MacDonald, in a news release from the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau, said, "The recent designation from Smithsonian reinforces all the qualities of the place we call home.
MacDonald believes the residents of Bayfield place "people, the environment and our businesses in high regard," making it a community that stands out from all the rest.
"We are lucky to have a talented community that chooses to be both supportive and protective of our many assets, including both Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands" he said. "It is hard to imagine a better place than Bayfield."
For the past fours years, Smithsonian Magazine has highlighted its choices for the top 20 small towns in America as a way to encourage their readers to "take the path less traveled." Read more: Wisconsin Gazette
El Dorado, AR Chamber Event: Dale Carnegie Course on Effective Communications and Human Relations
Date: June 22, 2015 - September 14, 2015
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce 111 West Main Street El Dorado, AR
We are excited to have the Dale Carnegie Course on Effective Communications and Human Relations at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce starting on June 22nd. The class meets every Monday from 3:00pm-6:30pm for 12 weeks - Apply a proven process to recall names and facts Utilize a proven process to strengthen relationships Use your experiences to communicate more confidently Persuasively communicate in a way so people are moved to action Become more animated to energize and engage listeners Communicate clearly and concisely Create an ?all-win? environment Give positive feedback on the strengths in others Deal with challenging interpersonal situations more effectively Use flexibility to create positive change Increase your ability to manage worry and stress.
Virginia chamber "Blueprint Virginia" - Dominion puts price tag on gas connections
State officials say a natural gas pipeline would be good for business, create jobs and spur opportunities to energize Virginia’s economy. But companies would have to pay a price.
Stretching 554 miles from the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia, down through Virginia and into North Carolina, the 42-inch Atlantic Coast Pipeline daily would pump 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas, an amount Dominion Resources and its partners say is needed to handle demand.
As of Friday, 92 percent of the pipeline’s capacity had been sold. Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, AGL Resources and PSNC Energy all signed 20-year contracts to distribute gas in Virginia and North Carolina, pending the project’s approval.
The question still remains as to which portions of Virginia would benefit in addition to any development projects already in progress that need energy. The final eight percent of the pipeline’s capacity is being sold, but the group that can afford it is limited.
Dominion spokesman Jim Norvelle said the cost of a tap on the pipeline would be $500,000. A metering and regulation station also would be required, driving the total expense to $5 million to $8 million, Norvelle said. In most instances, the bill would be footed by large-volume customers, said Dominion spokesman Frank Mack.
"That relieves the local community of having to invest in facilities to serve customers," Mack said.
If that doesn’t happen, many rural cities and counties would be left out.
Augusta County, for example, would not have the money in reserve to pay the full cost of a pipeline tap, said Economic Development Director Amanda Glover.
Still, many state business leaders back the pipeline. Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Barry DuVal described it as part of a long-term business plan for the commonwealth.
"When the Virginia Chamber of Commerce developed its ‘Blueprint Virginia’ to serve as a long-term business plan for the commonwealth, we had 7,000 business leaders agree that we needed to identify opportunities for gas infrastructure investment to spur economic development,’’ DuVal said. "The Atlantic Coast Pipeline will help meet the growing energy needs of our population and business community." Read more: TheDailyProgress.com
Mississippi Economic Council interest: ‘Streamlined’ MDA debuts its analytical website
If it wants to remain competitive with other states, the Mississippi Development Authority needs to streamline and recognize that communications technology has changed.
The agency has heeded those findings from a 2014 study funded by the Mississippi Economic Council, the state chamber of commerce.
Streamlining means better delivery of services, said George Freeland, executive director of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, who headed up a committee that worked with Deloite LLP and Garner Economics in developing the study.
One aspect of streamlining surfaced in the news recently — the MDA will close its eight regional offices around the state and eliminate 11 positions on June 30.
That means annual savings of $751,000 in wages and benefits, according to MDA.
But streamlining doesn’t necessarily mean a bottom-line concern.
The agency will receive a boost of 10.7 percent in its general fund appropriation from the Legislature for fiscal 2016, according to the Joint Legislative Budget Office. Funding level will be $26.7 million, up from $24.1 million this fiscal year.
By the time the regional offices close, an enhanced website will have been in place two months.
The website, Gov. Phil Bryant said in a release on April 29, will enable the state to “consistently market our competitive advantages around the world.”
Mississippi Economic Development Executive Director Blake Wilson said that “the new website paves the way for us to match resources and business assets in a more efficient way.” Read more: Mississippi Business Journal
Marian Mason resigns as Christian County chamber president
Marian Mason resigned as president and CEO
of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce effective Friday, the
chamber board announced. She said her reasons for leaving are personal.
of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce effective Friday, the
chamber board announced. She said her reasons for leaving are personal.
“I have greatly enjoyed my time here at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, especially working
with the staff and volunteer leadership,” Mason said in a news release.
“This chamber and community are filled with great and active leaders
and it has been a pleasure to work with all of them. I wish the
Christian County community nothing but the best as you move forward
toward a brighter, bolder future.”
with the staff and volunteer leadership,” Mason said in a news release.
“This chamber and community are filled with great and active leaders
and it has been a pleasure to work with all of them. I wish the
Christian County community nothing but the best as you move forward
toward a brighter, bolder future.”
The chamber’s board chairman, Frank Field, said, “It
has been a rewarding experience working with Marian throughout her
tenure with us. She brought new initiatives and new ideas to our
Chamber. We wish her nothing but the best.” Read more: Kentucky New Era
has been a rewarding experience working with Marian throughout her
tenure with us. She brought new initiatives and new ideas to our
Chamber. We wish her nothing but the best.” Read more: Kentucky New Era
