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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

#BestChamber practices (From WCCE conference) - Tuesday Tidbits; SBA Celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month; Enjoy a Sipping Saturday in Downtown Barrington at the Fall Wine Walk Oct. 13; Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Map; South Haven Chamber of Commerce: SUMMIT 2018 – Empowering Business Leaders; Frankfort Chamber CEO Carmen Inman wins Executive of the Year award; South Suburban Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory; IPS, Indy Chamber outline unconventional 3-year partnership to cut spending; Mary Claire Olson Potter named Hudson Chamber president; ‘Leadership Lafayette’ team recognizes 27 leaders, presents award; Northern Virginia Chamber, PSC Announce 2018 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Finalists Winners to be Announced Live at 16th Annual Awards Gala Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m.; Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

Good morning #ChamberWorld! It's going to be a GREAT day!

#BestChamber practices (From WCCE conference) - Tuesday Tidbits

#BestChamber practices - Tuesday Tidbits - 85 words free about your business every week. Send in your information by Monday at 5PM. It goes into the Tuesday Tidbits Chamber newsletter. Has the highest open rate of any newsletters by the chamber. - From a Wisconsin Chamber Executive

SBA Celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month

SBA 2018 National Womens Business Month graphic

By Linda McMahon, SBA Administrator

When April Lukasik’s second child was born, she couldn’t find a childcare center that met her high standards. So she started her own – and a small business was born, too. Read more.

Read more women owned business success stories here.

Connect with a Women's Business Center

Enjoy a Sipping Saturday in Downtown Barrington at the Fall Wine Walk Oct. 13

The Fall Barrington Wine Walk, sponsored by The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Barrington, will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to enjoy a “Sipping Saturday” while visiting many unique stores in downtown Barrington and enjoying great wine provided by participating merchants. Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. at NeoTeca, Inc. 130 S. Hough St. in Barrington. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance online at www.barringtonchamber.com.

Ticket price includes: access to a 1-oz. pour at each merchant location, souvenir wine glass, a map of the wine-tasting locations, and a list to check off each tasting sample. Attendees must be over 21 years of age to participate and present identification in order to receive a wristband. A trolley will be provided to transport Wine Walk attendees throughout the downtown Barrington area.

Merchants participating in the Barrington Fall Wine Walk include: Anderson's Candy Shop, Angelina, Barrington Fine Rug Gallery, Barrington Flower Shop, Barrington Saddlery, Big Iron Horse BBQ/Cooper's Pizza, Colored Squid Gallery & Gift Shop, 18/8 Fine Men's Salons – Barrington, Estate Jewelers LTD, EWELINEB Fashion, Fancy Art, N.F.P., Flesk Brewing Co., Fleur De Lis Salon, Heinen's Grocery Store, Jewel-Osco, Long & Co. Jewelers, McGonigal's Pub, Neoteca Inc., Norton's U.S.A., Notice, One Girl, Paris Market Antiques, Savvy Spirit Women's Clothing and Accessories, Shakou Barrington, Skin Wellness by Renee, Studio 4 Hair Salon, Tootsies Shoes, Trevor James Salon and Vin Chicago.

For more information call (847) 381-2525 or visit the BACC website at www.BarringtonChamber.com.

Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Map

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the Rochester Regional Chamber today! Thanks to the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!

Rochester Regional Chamber 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.

South Haven Chamber of Commerce: SUMMIT 2018 – Empowering Business Leaders

SUMMIT SPEAKERS: Wealth of Knowledge, Expertise & Personal Experience

Christy Buck, Executive Director of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and Director of the “be nice.” initiative. “be nice.” is an action plan. It is a life-saving tool that helps individuals understand that they can have an effect on how people think, act and feel. It is the ultimate transformative experience that we all have the ability to save a life by simply being nice.

Tom Daldin, Emmy award winning producer, actor and writer, host of PBS’ “Under the Radar”, has created programs that have aired across Michigan and the U.S. on PBS. He has also won a number of commercial television “best actor” awards. His claim to fame is running around exploring cool people, places and things in Michigan. Who better to share what makes a community stand out as a great place to visit, play, and live?

Jeff Mason, As CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation, an agency dedicated to job creation, Jeff Mason is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction, community development, providing access to capital and improving
Michigan’s image and brand.

Brooks Kindel, Small business strategist, coach and Certified Small
Business Consultant. The “silver tsunami” of retiring Boomer business
owners is in full force, while, at the same time, Gen X and the Millennials are seeking opportunities to enter the entrepreneurial space. Whether you’re seeking to buy or sell a business, Brooks will prepare you to successfully navigate the process.

Call to Register: 269.637.5171

Or Register Online at www.SouthHavenMI.com

When: Friday, October 26, 7:45am-1:30pm
Where: Lake Michigan College-South Haven Campus, 125 Veterans Blvd.
Why: SUMMIT 2018 is an educational opportunity of high relevance to economic and community development in the Southwest Michigan region.
Registration: Tickets are $55 per person for Chamber members, $65 for non-members

Networking breakfast, lunch, and program materials are included.

Frankfort Chamber CEO Carmen Inman wins Executive of the Year award

Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carmen Inman was honored Thursday night as the Chamber Executive of the Year — and everyone seemed to be in on it except for her.

When the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives named Inman this year’s award winner, Frankfort’s longtime Chamber leader was taken aback.

“Once they started reading it I was like, ‘Wait a minute, that sounds familiar,’ ” Inman said.

She was even more surprised once she realized that her husband, sons and numerous colleagues had been keeping the news a secret from her for the past two weeks. Somehow, they managed to make it to Thursday night’s ceremony without spoiling the surprise.

Inman, who has been with the Frankfort Area Chamber for the past 23 years and has served as its director for more than a decade, credited the talent around her at the Chamber and said receiving the award for the first time meant a great deal to her.

As some of the initiatives that she said contributed to winning the award, Inman pointed to the Chamber’s efforts to brand the city as “Frankfort:Kentucky Distilled” as well as the Chamber’s Frankfort IMPACT program, which aims to help local students become more workforce ready.

KCCE Executive Director Amy Cloud spoke highly of Inman, calling her and the Frankfort Area Chamber a model for other groups to follow.

Despite Inman’s many years with the Chamber, Cloud said Inman has never shown signs of becoming content. Read more: State Journal

South Suburban Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory

The Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Barbara Wesener and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!

South Suburban Chamber 2018 Community and Visitor Guide

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IPS, Indy Chamber outline unconventional 3-year partnership to cut spending

Indiana’s largest school system is on the cusp of an unusual, three-year partnership with the local chamber of commerce designed to carry out extensive cuts that the business group proposed for balancing the district’s budget.

Under an arrangement that the Indianapolis Public Schools board will vote on Thursday, the Indy Chamber would pay as much as $1 million during the first year for two new district administrators and consulting by outside groups to implement its cost-cutting plan. The agreement is nonbinding, and the chamber or district could withdraw at any time.

The partnership is the culmination of months of negotiation between the chamber and the IPS board, which agreed last spring to delay a public vote on two tax increases to give the chamber time to analyze district finances. In exchange, the chamber agreed to help draft a new request from taxpayers and lend its political support to two tax increases that are on the ballot in November.

The staff members and consultants would help the district implement some of the chambers’ broad recommendations for hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts in the coming years, including possible school closures, reduced transportation, and staff reductions. Many of the potential cuts would likely need approval by the school board.

The aim of the cuts is to stabilize the district budget and generate enough savings to pay for raises for teachers and principals. Chamber officials say they are so invested in the effort because the prosperity of the city’s urban core, and its ability to attract investment, depend on the success of IPS.

But the plan gives the Indy Chamber a rare level of involvement in managing the district, said Zachary Baiel, president of the Indiana Coalition for Open Government. If the chamber is able to help the district improve its operations, the arrangement could be positive for the community, he said. But he raised concerns that the public could be shut out of decision making.

“Any constituent group would love to have this kind of access,” Baiel said. “It’s a fascinating precedent that’s unfolding.”

At a meeting Tuesday night where the proposal was discussed, school board member Venita Moore said the chamber has expertise that the district “desperately” needs. But she also asked for assurances that the district would have ultimate say on the cuts. “I just want to make sure that we’re taking the lead,” she said.

Superintendent Lewis Ferebee assured Moore that the district is “clearly driving this work.” The new positions would be funded by the chamber, he said at a press briefing Tuesday morning, but the district would choose who to hire and supervise the staff members.

The chamber and the district have already discussed how the business group can help the schools find savings, Ferebee said. “This is an opportunity for us to cement some of those details of how they will collaborate with the district,” he said. Read more: indianapolis Business Journal

Mary Claire Olson Potter named Hudson Chamber president

The Hudson Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau announced last week that Mary Claire Olson Potter has accepted the position of chamber president.

Potter brings 17 years of chamber experience to the Hudson Chamber of Commerce including the Rochester Area Chamber, Saint Paul Area Chamber, and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. Potter also was President of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce for seven years.
For the past 10 years, she has worked as Director of Business Development for AECOM, a global architectural/engineering firm and most recently as Business Developer for HGA, a national multi-disciplinary architectural/engineering firm.
A resident of Hudson for over 22 years, Potter has remained involved in the community, including serving on the Plan Commission since 2008, and as a member of the Hudson Community Foundation Board of Directors since 2012. Potter was also the Founder and Chief Fundraiser for the David C. Olson Graduate Scholarship for Business Community Excellence in partnership with Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Potter will bring her extensive chamber experience and knowledge of the Hudson area to continue moving forward the Chamber's mission, the strategic plan, and the current programs and events of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Read more: Hudson Star Observer

‘Leadership Lafayette’ team recognizes 27 leaders, presents award

Twenty-seven local leaders take their fine-tuned skills into the community after graduating from the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Leadership Lafayette Program on Aug. 23. The eight-month program is centered around enhancing teamwork, generating and executing new ideas and serving the local community.

“I’m extremely honored each year to be apart of such a prestigious group of leaders in Lafayette Oxford University community,” said Torie White, Leadership Lafayette Program chair. “I know this class will do like so many of the others and go on to do great things in this community and state.”

The 2018 class includes Lindsey Abernathy, University of Mississippi Office of Sustainability; Brandi Binder, FNB Oxford Bank; Joseph Brummett, Wes Schilling; Jamie Carr, J. Carr Properties, LLC; Delia Childers, Oxford Eagle; Kevin Cozart, The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies; Natalie Damore, Byrne & Associates, PLLC; Dana Fisher, Charter Road Hospitality, Inc.; Luke Harris, Renasant Bank; Scott Iverson, CoreLogic | FNC; Jacob Jenkins, Insight Park; Jeffery Johnson, University of Mississippi; Cassie McCutchen, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS; Jeff McCutchen, Oxford Police Department; Justin Mills, University of Mississippi; Katie Mink, Mississippi Small Business Development Center; Jonathan Nance, Ole Miss Athletics; Matt O’Keefe, University of Mississippi; Kristen Paris, ProMatura Group; Patrick Perry, University of Mississippi; Stuart Povall, Develop Design Studio; Cayce Read, CoreLogic|FNC; Michelle Robinson, City of Oxford; Casey Rogers, Innovative Construction Management; Julia Tatum, Delta Grind; Julie Wells, Evans Petree PC; and Brian Whisenant, Oxford Treatment Center.

The 2018 graduating class planned diverse community projects by dividing into four self-planned teams: ALZ In, LOUnity Project, Oxford Community Clean Up Challenge and Team OXCM Hootenanny. ALZ In collaborated with the Memory Makers organization to create a corporate fundraising program and to provide marketing materials for donors. LOUnity Project worked to unify the Brittany Woods community with the City of Oxford through providing a modern and safe recreational place for children who live in Brittany Woods Apartments.

Oxford Community Clean Up Challenge organized a county-wide litter pickup day to unify the community by cleaning up soiled areas and beautifying local surroundings. Team OXCM Hootenanny worked on a new annual fundraiser for the Oxford Community Market. The team organized a family-friendly event, Hootenanny, to raise funds to support Harvest Angel, a program funding fresh foods to at-risk families at Thanksgiving.
This year’s Leadership Lafayette class also chose Jeff McCutchen, Major of Operations for the Oxford Police Department, as recipient of the 11th Annual Leadership Award, recognizing his leadership capabilities and dedication to improving the community throughout the program.

“This year’s class had such chemistry in their small groups,” said Pam Swain, Leadership Lafayette program director and senior vice president of the Chamber. “They each had a great amount of passion for their community and worked hard for the organizations they got involved with through their projects. My hat is off to them for the lasting impact they have left on this community through their determination and goals for their projects.” Read more: Mississippi Business Journal

Northern Virginia Chamber, PSC Announce 2018 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Finalists Winners to be Announced Live at 16th Annual Awards Gala Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Tysons, Va. –The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) and

the Professional Services Council (PSC) have announced finalists for the 16th Annual

Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™, the premier awards event for the

Washington area government contracting community. The winners of the most prestigious awards in

the industry will be named at a Nov. 5 gala at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner.

In addition to recognizing the best-in-class among the government contracting industry, the awards

also honor public sector leaders who have done the most to promote effective

partnerships between the sectors, through the annual Public Sector Partnership Award. This year,

that recognition, presented by Raymond James, will go to The Honorable Susan M. Gordon,

Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI) Office of the Director of National

Intelligence.

In addition, George J. Pederson, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board ManTech International

will be inducted into the Greater Washington Government Contractor Hall of Fame. Both will be

honored at the Nov. 5 dinner.

In keeping with the program’s history of identifying a charitable partner, the 2018 Charity Partner

is Luke’s Wings, an organization dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded

in battle. Recognizing the immediate need for families to be with their loved ones at such a

difficult time, Luke’s Wings provides families with the means to visit during the service

member’s hospitalization and rehabilitation. By purchasing travel agency services and

travel tickets for loved ones, Luke’s Wings provides an immediate and invaluable service to

the families of our men and women at arms while also helping to encourage and motivate the service

member’s recovery.

The Program of the Year, introduced in 2014, will represent the most successful

contracted program chosen from among the finalists of all four Contractor of the Year categories,

which are grouped by annual revenue of up to $25 million, between $25 and $75 million, $75 to $300

million and greater than $300 million. The winner was recommended by the judges for the

program’s combination of mission achievement and customer recognition and will be presented on Nov. 5 at the awards.

Presented annually, the 2018 Gov Con awards honor the leadership, innovation and commitment to the

excellence of the individuals and businesses in the region's government contracting sector.

Four Contractor of the Year and three Executive of the Year awards will be presented. This year’s

finalists for Contractor of the Year and Executive of the Year are:

Contractor of the Year (up to $25 million)

Presented by: JP Morgan Chase

• Axiologic Solutions

• Berico Technologies

• Evans Incorporated

• InCadence Strategic Solutions

• Invictus International

• Ridgeline International

Contractor of the Year ($25-75 million)

Presented by: Baird

• AbleVets, LLC

• ACT I (Advanced Concepts and Technologies International, LLC)

• Ad Hoc

• Atlas Research

• Dev Technology Group

• Kihomac

Contractor of the Year ($75-300 million)

Presented by: CohnReznick

• Attain

• E3 Federal Solutions

• Knight Point Systems

• OGSystems

• TeraThink

• T-Rex Solutions, LLC

Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 million)

Presented by: PwC

• CGI

• ICF

• LGS Innovations

• ManTech

• SAIC

Executive of the Year (up to $75 million)

Presented by: BDO

• Cosmo DiMaggio, CEO, The Tauri Group, Inc.

• Sarbari Gupta, CEO & President, Electrosoft

• Michael McDermott, President, InquisIT LLC

• Marybeth Wootton, CEO, Berico Technologies, LLC

• Amy Wright, President & CEO, Macro Solutions

Executive of the Year ($75-300 million)

Presented by: PNC

• Greg Baroni, Chairman & CEO, Attain, LLC

• Sonny Kakar, CEO, Sevatec Inc.

• William Vantine, President & CEO, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

• John Wood, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Telos Corporation

Executive of the Year (greater than $300 million)

Presented by: United Bank

• John Goodman, Chief Executive, Accenture

• Tim Hurlebaus, President, CGI Federal

• Tony Moraco, CEO, SAIC

• Susanna Mudge, President & CEO, Chemonics International

• Kevin Phillips, President & CEO, ManTech International

More information about the Awards can be found at www.novachamber.org follow the conversation on

social media using #GovConAwards #GovCon2018 @NovaChamber @PSCSpeaks.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st; President & CEO Howell Area (MI) Chamber of Commerce; Northern Virginia Chamber Retains The McCormick Group as Partner in President & CEO Search; President /CEO Troy Area Chamber of Commerce/Troy Development Council - Troy, OH; Executive Director Pendleton Chamber of Commerce - Pendleton, OR; Manager, Manager/Director, Events U.S. Chamber of Commerce- Washington, DC; Health Partner Relations Detroit Regional Chamber - Detroit, MI; Manager, Program Marketing Greater Louisville IncLouisville, KY; Community Liaison;

Good morning #ChamberWorld! It's going to be a GREAT day!

Job Openings in #ChamberWorld - Special Report - Week of May 21st

President & CEO
Howell Area (MI) Chamber of Commerce

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce actively recruiting qualified candidates to fill vacant CEO position

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has begun to actively recruit candidates to succeed Pat Convery, who retired earlier this year as the organization’s President & CEO. “Our search is national in scope, but with a Michigan/Great Lakes States emphasis,” said Ashley Prew (Williams and Knack, P.C.), Search Committee Chair.

“We are looking for a collaborative leader, a relationship builder who can sustain the Chamber’s legacy of inclusion and its ability to tap into the talent in our community,” said Prew in a prepared statement. “While long-standing Chamber programs like the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Livingston County Home Show and Fantasy of Lights enrich our community, we’re eager for our next executive to take a fresh look at these while working to make the organization even more responsive to member and community needs.”

Jeff Rey, (Express Employment Professionals), chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, added, “We are fortunate to have Howell Chamber veteran, Kim Esper, acting as our interim executive leading a team of experienced professionals. Kim is well known as our membership director and will provide the continuity our organization needs through this transition.”

The position profile is posted on the Chamber’s website, www.howell.org/executive-search. Prew continued, “If you know of someone who should be considered, encourage them to express interest. The search process will continue over the summer. We hope to have our next CEO on board by early Fall.” Expressions of interest will be accepted through June 8.

Other members of the Chamber’s Search Committee are Don Cortez (First Impression Print and Marketing), Mike Hall (Cobb-Hall Insurance), Jeanne Clum, and Trevor Brooks (Laurex Real Estate and The UPS Store). The Chamber has retained Organization Dynamics LLC, a national firm advising chambers of commerce and other business-led nonprofits, to assist with the Search.

Northern Virginia Chamber Retains The McCormick Group as Partner in President & CEO Search

Tysons Corner, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) today announces the hiring of The McCormick Group to assist in the search for and selection of the next President & CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber. A Search Committee consisting of Northern Virginia Chamber Board leadership chose The McCormick Group after issuing an RFP and interviewing a number of firms.

The McCormick Group is a national executive search consulting firm that since 1974 has delivered high-qualified candidates to fill key positions across a diverse range of industries and all functional disciplines.

The McCormick Group has superior knowledge of Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington region, as well as the industries and businesses that drive its economy. The search team includes Senior Vice President Lyles Carr, Managing Principal Elizabeth Humphrey, and Principal Susy Howard.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber Board of Directors and Search Committee understands the importance of a thorough and thoughtful search process,” said Kathy Albarado, CEO of Helios HR, Chamber Executive Committee member and Chair of the Chamber Search Committee. “With the expertise of The McCormick Group, we are confident that this process will yield the best possible candidate for the Chamber’s next leader.”

Over the next several weeks, the McCormick team will work with the Chamber’s Search Committee, board, staff, and related external stakeholders to fully understand the Chamber’s vision and mission beyond the 2015 – 2018 strategic plan and what the incoming President & CEO will need to accomplish for the Chamber to achieve its goals. The Search Committee is targeting Q3 2018 to hire and onboard the Chamber’s next leader.

“The Northern Virginia Chamber has an unwavering commitment to its membership and is dedicated to finding the right leader to execute on our ambitious goals for the Chamber’s continued growth”, said Harry Klaff, Managing Director of JLL and Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board Chair. “I am confident our next President and CEO will have the leadership and vision to serve our region’s business community in new and exciting ways.”

More information about the President & CEO position will be available www.novachamber.org on or about June 1st. In the interim, expressions of interest or referrals should be sent to the McCormick Group at novachamber@tmg-dc.com.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2018-2019 Business Directory and Resource Guide

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2018-2019 Business Directory and Resource Guide is available at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber today! Thanks to Bob McKenna, Suzy Johnson and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!

Virginia Peninsula Chamber 2018/2019 Business Directory & Resource Guide

Troy Area Chamber of Commerce/Troy Development Council - Troy, OH

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced economic development and/or Chamber professional. Troy Ohio has a strong and diversified economy. Our organizations are very successful and our location is great for economic development!

This position requires five + years of extensive economic development experience and a Bachelors Degree. Chamber and workforce development experience is important.

This is the leadership position for the Troy Chamber and the Troy Development Council organizations. The position reports directly to the Boards of Directors.

The CEO of the Troy Development Council is responsible for providing all economic development services including company retention and expansion, corporate recruitment, property development, workforce development and all management activities necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the TDC. The CEO is responsible for funding the organization, Board management, community relations. and other related activities.

The President of the Chamber will provide the guidance and leadership necessary to achieve the Chamber’s annual operating objectives and the goals as defined by the Chamber’s strategic plan. Direct supervision is provided to the Executive Director who manages the daily operations of the Chamber. The President will work with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to develop and execute the Chamber’s policies and programs to achieve their organizational goals.

The President/CEO will apportion his/her time between the two organizations.

The Troy community is home to over 25,000 people and many great international companies including American Honda, UTC Aerospace, ITW Food Equipment, ConAgra Brands, Hobart Welding, Clopay, Crown Equipment and many more. Troy is located in west central Ohio directly on Interstate 75 very close to the intersection of Interstate 70. To learn more about the Troy community, go to www.troyohiousa.com.

For full job profile/more information, contact J.C. Wallace by e-mail or phone. Position is open until May 22nd or until filled. Candidates must be available to start employment no later than September 2018.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

economic development: 5 years

Education:

Bachelor's

Executive Director

Pendleton Chamber of Commerce - Pendleton, OR

Nonprofit, broad-based business organization, seeking a highly qualifiedindividual to assume the duties of Executive Director. Candidates must exhibit strongorganizational, managerial, financial, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsible for the full range of Chamber activities in accordance with the policies,procedures, and Bylaws of the Chamber. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinationof the program work, organization structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers,income and expenditures, community outreach, service and promotion, maintenance ofmemberships, employment, training and supervision of staff, interpretation of policy,vision planning and maintenance of facility.

Qualifications:

Education- Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, finance, nonprofit management,
communication/leadership, related field or equivalent experience.

Experience & Skills

Excellent communications and public relations skills coupled withthe ability to influence others in a positive manner.
Considerable working knowledge of accounting and finance as they relate to the fiscaland financial obligations of the organization, internal accounting controls, and financialanalysis of revenues and expenditures.
Proficiency with budget and financial statement preparation. Must have strong

knowledge of financial statement content and be comfortable presenting financial datato Chamber leadership.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide leadership and motivate others.
Experience and knowledge using Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent computer skills.
High integrity and honesty, promoting trust in all actions.
Creative and change-oriented.
Energetic, and a self-starter.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement, Expense Account, Service Club Membership, Professional Development, Mileage Reimbursement

For more detailed information about the Chamber, please refer to www.pendletonchamber.com

Deadline: Open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year

Education:

Bachelor's

Manager/Director, Events

U.S. Chamber of Commerce- Washington, DC

POSITION OVERVIEW: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Events Team seeks a leader who is equal parts creative visionary and effective project executor.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Conceptualize and execute a wide range of Chamber programs, from intimate salons to multiday CEO retreats to thought leadership industry tentpoles; serve as project director for each assigned program on-site and off-site; lead project-wide deliverable management, day-to-day communications across stakeholders, and day-of execution; manage logistics of vendor and venue management; support creative development and audience marketing; partner with internal clients and colleagues to encourage innovation, share best practices, deliver success and ROI, and build new opportunities to showcase the Chamber’s best-in-class convening power; contribute to the development of program content through consulting on program format, multimedia extensions, and topic and speaker identification; meet or exceed budgetary goals through budget oversight, strong negotiations, and creative cost-efficacy measures; and serve as a generous and entrepreneurial leader and contributor.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree; 5 or more years of relevant event experience; meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills; ability to manage complex and fast-changing program elements and prioritize effectively; creative and strategic thinker with an emphasis on customer service to meet clients’ objectives; ability to forge strong relationships with clients and strategic partners; persuasive communication and presentation skills; effective negotiating skills and able to understand contracts; the ability to push through indecision and ambiguity to deliver results; an entrepreneurial spirit and a track record showing initiative and ownership of work; and strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, notably Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

Manager, Health Partner Relations

Detroit Regional Chamber - Detroit, MI

The Detroit Regional Chamber is hiring a full time Manager, Health Partner Relations position to work in our downtown Detroit location. The Detroit Regional Chamber offers excellent health & dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, voluntary vision insurance, Safe Harbor 401k plan with matching contribution, generous Paid Time Off Days (PTO), paid holidays, business mileage reimbursement, and much more!!! Join our team as Manager, Health Partner Relations today!

Manager, Health Partner Relations Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, communications, or other related field
Three or more years of experience in account management, marketing, relationship management or partner development Creative problem solver with the ability to learn new programs Detail-oriented, highly-organized, deadline focused Superior communication skills Experience managing vendor relationships preferred Health care experience a plus Able to successfully manage multiple assignments Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally (approx. 25% local travel)

Manager, Health Partner Relations Position Responsibilities:
BCBSM Program Management
Monitors and manages BCBSM marketing partnership and creates and executes outreach campaigns through digital channels, events, and other programs
Set strategy and define future initiatives to enhance Chamber-BCBSM partnership
Maintains strong relationships with various parts of BCBSM to ensure consistent messaging, alignment of strategic initiatives, and strong communication flow.
Affiliate Management
Establish and maintain external working relationships with program affiliates
Lead roll outs of program marketing campaigns and other programs activities to affiliate partners
Organize educational events and meetings affiliate partners and members
Maintain marketing and advertising budget for local chamber marketing activities
Program Growth
Support revenue through sponsorships, event registrations, and other non-dues programs
Support Sr. Director to assess complementary service providers to expand product portfolio
The Manager, Health Partner Relations position will focus primarily on the on the tactical management of Chamber's partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI (BCBSM) under the direction of the Senior Director of Health Care Initiatives. Responsible for developing and leading initiatives that will drive improvement in the program's overall marketing and outreach strategies to create leads and brand recognition for the Chamber-BCBSM Partnership. Position will be the primary point of contact with the BCBSM Account Management team and is expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of BCBSM business, products, programs and corporate priorities. Required to represent the Chamber at various internal and external events.
Position will provide outreach and support to affiliate organizations (local chambers of commerce, trade associations, neighborhood organizations, etc.) on the value of the BCBSM Partnership to their members. This position will be responsible for the management of affiliate relationships by offering the marketing, program development, administration, implementation, evaluation and sales support necessary to engage affiliate partners and grow opportunities within their membership.
The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager, Program Marketing

Greater Louisville IncLouisville, KY

Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro-business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness. For more information, visit www.GreaterLouisville.com.

Economic Development: www.greaterlouisville.com/economic-development/

Work with the team to develop and execute special projects that attract and retain businesses

Work with the team to develop and execute special projects that support business attraction and expansion opportunities including but not limited to: regional air coalition, logistics network, familiarization tours, real estate engagement events and more.

Assist in the execution of business attraction/site consultant visits to other cities

Maintain and employ a deep understanding of the regional economic development assets

Develop and manage a portfolio of solutions to assist businesses with regional relocation opportunities including a working knowledge of several key industry clusters

Leverage relationships with key partners at local, regional, and state levels

Maintain client relationship management database for economic development

Manage social media channels for economic development

Support programs for economic development/entrepreneurship

Support event marketing and execution for economic development/entrepreneurship

Keep a photo content library on activities and track various coverage

Communicate and report to management, stakeholders and partners

Compose, produce, and deliver proposals to various audiences

Perform other duties as assigned

Entrepreneurship: www.enterprisecorp.com

Develop a deep understanding of startup founders, their business needs and our startup community.

Become knowledgeable of the entrepreneurial ecosystem's assets and players.

Maintain a solid understanding of our entrepreneurial services and programs under the EnterpriseCorp brand.

Utilize and document data in our entrepreneurship CRM system.

Proactively manage communication channels including content for newsletters and social media regularly including Facebook and Twitter.

Provide marketing and event support with excellent customer service.

Deliver to the Brand elevation plan for EnterpriseCorp.

Continuously review our website content and provide updates.

Write draft versions of articles and opinion pieces pertaining to entrepreneurship.

Provide reports and documentation as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in English, business or marketing required plus two (2) to three (3) years experience in marketing, copywriting and social media. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when proficiency is demonstrated.

Proactive in project management, event planning and content calendaring.
Excellent written and communication skills ability to adapt tone of voice and formalness/casualness depending on audience.
Creative problem solving ability.
Team player.
Ability to prioritize and remain deadline driven.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,); social media (Facebook, Twitter), Slack, Basecamp and Wordpress. Knowledge of CRM a plus.

Community Liaison

South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce - South Haven, MI

GENERAL

The Community Liaison is the “front door” to the community and the first point of contact to the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce. They are integral in maintaining the positive and upbeat image of the organization in keeping with established branding and messaging. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Chamber of Commerce, they are the backbone to the organization ensuring that its smooth operation supports a mission “to build a vibrant and prosperous community, and have fun doing it!” The Community Liaison is familiar with all aspects of the business community and recognizes that their knowledge, demeanor and professionalism may be the basis upon which a customer makes a decision to do business in South Haven.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To ensure a high level of proficiency with the Chamber’s operations, these are the tasks and responsibilities of the Community Liaison position.

General Duties:

Answering phones calls, inquires and requests for information.
Preparing relocation, tourist information, and membership packets;
Coordinating the Chamber’s volunteer program through membership, schools, and the courts or as determined;
Providing support to the Ambassador program, including coordination of Ribbon-Cutting events, and all promotions relating to such;
Coordinating with sales representatives and Chamber vendors;
Preparing Chamber mailings and assisting members with bulk mailings;
Registering attendees for Chamber programs;
Providing general office support and support to the executive director;
Updating and maintaining operating policies and procedures;
Ensuring that a sufficient number of supplies are on hand at all times;
Performing routine cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the Chamber office environment;
Changing the slides for the exterior digital sign as needed;
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Job Description

Membership Management:

Maintaining all databases;
Understanding all benefits associated with membership, and maintaining an adequate supply of new member kits;
Promoting the Chamber to members and maintaining an adequate supply of membership materials in-house on display;
Scheduling new member and membership retention visits for the executive director;
Administering all new memberships;
Reconciling dues and administering membership drops;
Working with members to maximize the benefits associated with membership and in receiving the best return on their investment;
Distributing referrals and leads to membership; and
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Accounts Receivable:

Billing, posting, and collecting all Chamber revenue and administering the accounts receivable function of the Chamber;
Reconciling and preparing all bank deposits including office revenues, and the PayPal account; and
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Community Liaison has a superior proficiency in computer software applications, including all Microsoft products, experience with database management and web-site administration. Working at a high level of administrative support, the Community Liaison possesses excellent communication and customer service skills, and has a proven ability to multitask. They are flexible, innovative, task-oriented, and take initiative, recognizing that the work environment is dynamic, fluid and ever-changing.

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Job Description

Minimum Requirements

To ensure the success of the position, the Community Liaison will:

Type 45WPM minimum;
Have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate a proven ability with Word, Excel, Publisher; and PowerPoint – certification preferred;
Possess an associates degree, two years of experience in a high level administrative support position, a current Michigan Drivers License and own a vehicle to run errands in the South Haven area;
Have an excellent knowledge of the greater South Haven area and region; and
Be available for some weekend and evening work.

This is a non-exempt 30 hour per week position with some evening and weekend work required.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $11.00 to $14.00 /hour

Experience:

Administrative Support: 1 year

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