Good morning Chamber world! Today is going to be a GREAT day!
Chamber interest: Governor Snyder's FY 2015-2016 budget proposal
On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder proposed to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees a $54 billion budget for the coming fiscal year. His main priorities were education investments (from third-grade reading to university funding), skilled trades training, public safety, and the state's Rainy Day Fund.
Governor Snyder spoke positively regarding Michigan's current economic status, emphasizing that Michigan is at its lowest unemployment levels since 2002, and profits are up across the state.
One focus of the budget proposal centered on how to best cope with the sudden influx of companies claiming their MEGA tax credits that were given out by the previous administration. The state's General Fund is projected to end the current fiscal year with a $325 million shortfall, largely due to the credits. Governor Snyder said that the uncertainty of when the credits will be claimed makes budgetary planning very difficult, and that more visibility is needed in order to effectively plan ahead. Read more: Grand Rapids Chamber
Virginia Peninsula member: $95,000 in Prizes: What Kind of Businesses Does LAUNCH GLOUCESTER Need?
Thank you for your interest in Launch Gloucester, awarding three businesses with $95,000 worth of goods, services and start-up capital!
We are specifically looking for businesses which fit a specific niche and are willing to open a location along Main Street in the Gloucester Village. All business types are welcome, but niche businesses that fill a need in the Gloucester Village will have an advantage in the first round of the program.
We welcome start-ups, second locations and business expansions. If you are a second location, you must be creating at least one full time job and one part time job in addition to your current business. If you are a business expansion, you must be adding a new product line or service not already utilized in your current business and creating at least one full time job and one part time job with your business plan.
A list of possible business types and categories are listed in more detail below. Read more: Launch Gloucester
Chamber event: Exporting Siloam Springs and Northwest Arkansas to the world
Often the forgotten city among Northwest Arkansas conversations, Siloam Springs businesses Cobb-Vantress, Houston Enzymes and DaySpring are each busy exporting their goods and services to the rest of the world.
The three business were featured at the recent Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Feb. 5 at the Simmons Great Hall on the John Brown University campus.
Dr. Alberto Torres-Rodriquez, export manager for Cobb Vantress, was born and raised in Mexico City but completed his doctorate at the University of Arkansas in 2006 and then joined Cobb Vantress. Read more: The City Wire
Chamber Management: Indiana INTERNnet Honors Employers, Students, Career Development Professionals
Indiana INTERNnet, the statewide resource for internship opportunities managed by the Indiana Chamber, has helped connect students and employers across the state since 2001. Today, the organization honored excellence among interns, employers and career development professionals at the ninth annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College.
“Experiential learning is a key piece of Indiana’s workforce development plans, and the nominees we celebrated this year are a promising indication of Indiana’s future,” said Indiana INTERNnet Executive Director Janet Boston.
“Interns are showing invaluable skills and work ethic, and many are earning full-time positions. Employers are providing excellent programs that integrate mentorship and real-world job experience. Our Indiana colleges and universities are helping to make these student-employer connections. Indiana INTERNnet is pleased to recognize these achievements and serve as a catalyst for even more of these success stories in the coming years.” Read more: Indiana Chamber
Business After Hours chamber event: Expanded services highlighted at Wisconsin Rapids car wash
Waterworks Car Wash and Detail Center was the center of a ribbon cutting event with Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 10.
The event was held in conjunction with the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event.
Waterworks Car Wash and Detail Center, 1381 Eighth St. S., offers a wide array of services from exterior-only washes to complete interior/exterior detail packages. The business recently added Flex Express Details, with an average time of 30 minutes, for customers who need an express detail of the front cockpit area. Read more: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Chamber Tweet of the Day: Indy Chamber
Indy Chamber
Metro #Indy biz and civic leaders will discuss new regional export plan at a Global Cities forum on Thursday http://ow.ly/J7LoN
Chamber Welcome Message From Tammy Ott, President, Bullitt County (Kentucky) Chamber Board of Directors - Owner, Today’s Kids
Welcome to Bullitt County!
Bullitt County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in
our state. Situated between two metropolitan areas, our families enjoy
the best of both suburban and urban lifestyles.
The Bullitt County Chamber
of Commerce is a coalition of area businesses. We work together, in
order to help businesses and community organizations succeed in our
area, as well as promote the quality of life in Bullitt County.
The Chamber also organizes
various meetings/events, inviting government officials for open
discussions concerning the businesses and organizations in our area. The
Bullitt County Chamber belongs to the Members, so I want to encourage
you to UNITE! Become an involved individual of our community. Together,
we can make a difference in our County. Read more: Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announced its board of directors for 2015
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announced its board of directors for 2015: Lynn Frisby, chair; Terry Powell, chair elect; Patrick Lyons, past chair; Benji Richoux, vice chair of finance; Chrsten Duhe', vice chair of marketing and communications; LaWanda Jones, vice chair of diversity; Brandon Webb, vice chair of membership; Jennifer Seymour, vice chair of education; John Prentiss, vice chair of military affairs; Bill Raymond, vice chair of small business; Damon Penny, vice chair of economic development;Read more: The Sun Herald
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announced its board of directors for 2015
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce announced its board of directors for 2015: Lynn Frisby, chair; Terry Powell, chair elect; Patrick Lyons, past chair; Benji Richoux, vice chair of finance; Chrsten Duhe', vice chair of marketing and communications; LaWanda Jones, vice chair of diversity; Brandon Webb, vice chair of membership; Jennifer Seymour, vice chair of education; John Prentiss, vice chair of military affairs; Bill Raymond, vice chair of small business; Damon Penny, vice chair of economic development;Read more: The Sun Herald
Galesburg Area Chamber to Host Candidate Forums
The
Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, The Register-Mail, and WGIL Radio
1400 AM, are announcing candidate forums for Galesburg School District
#205 and Galesburg City Council
in March.
The candidate forum for Galesburg School District #205 will be on Tuesday March 17th at 7:00pm. The candidate forum for Galesburg City Council will be on Wednesday March 18th
at 7:00pm. Both
will be held in the council chambers at City Hall, and will be
broadcast live by WGIL and Channel 7. A post-forum reception will follow
in the Erickson Conference Room.
The forums are limited to candidates in
contested races only. Questions will be asked by a panel representing
the three host organizations. In addition, members of the public will be
given the opportunity to submit
their own questions in advance via social media. The public is invited
to attend and sit in the audience.
“I want to extend my sincere thanks and
appreciation to Tom Martin at The Register-Mail, and Roger Lundeen at
WGIL for agreeing to partner and host these forums,” said Executive
Director Steven N. Brody. “It is
our desire that these forums will offer the necessary information and
education for voters to make an informed decision when they cast their
ballot in April.” The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce advocates
for area business and member interests, while providing quality
resources, services, and leadership to its current and future members.
Contact Steven N. Brody, Executive Director at Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce 309-343-1194 sbrody@galesburg.org
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Leadership)
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Leadership)
1.
“Contrary to popular opinion, leadership is not a
reserved position for a particular group of people who were elected or
appointed, ordained or enthroned. Leadership is self-made, self-retained,
self-inculcated and then exposed through a faithful, sincere and exemplary
life.” ~ Israelmore Avivor
*Forbes 49/50
