Job Opening in Illinois Chamber World: From the desk of Jennifer Olson, President, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Good morning, Members of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce,
I am here at my desk in the Old Train Depot, wrapping up loose ends. After the fast-paced two-plus years, my time at the Chamber is coming to a close. I have accepted a position as the Economic Development Director for the Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission. I was not out actively searching, but this opportunity is a great one. This move allows me to continue to work to better southern Illinois, but in a more extensive five-county footprint.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. It is a wonderful organization full of hard-working member businesses. I wish you all much continued success.
My first day on the job at Greater Egypt is Monday, July 27. If you know of someone who would be a good fit for the President / CEO job at the Chamber, please let me, LeAnne, or a Board Member know.
Many thanks for all your support,
Jennifer
Chamber point of contact:
LeAnne Gaydos
(618) 549-2146
Doing good things for people has always been high on Charlie Hatten’s list of things to do. And that won’t change when he retires Aug. 1 from the New Haven Chamber of Commerce where he’s been president/CEO for seven years.
Hatten has been contemplating retiring for a couple of years. “There are a lot of things I’d like to do, but our family didn’t get the longevity gene, so I figure I’ve got eight to 10 years of good health left that I want to put to good use,” he said.
“One group that I’ll be heavily involved with is the St. Vincent DePaul Society,” he continued. “I volunteer in their warehouse, and over the years, my wife, Teresa, and I have delivered food and done family assessments for them. I expect to spend a lot of time with them. I really love that group.”
But first he’s going to take August off as his discernment month to talk with some people whose thoughts and insights he values and meet with his priest at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church to learn what God has in mind for the rest of his life. “There’s a big difference between what God has in mind for me and what I think I want. After doing that, I hope I’ll have figured out what I should be doing,” he said.
“Of course there are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren that I plan to spend a lot more time with. They’re all biracial and are struggling with all the things that are going on now. I want to be there to help mentor them.”
Since returning from service in the U.S. Air Force in 1976, Hatten has been involved in working with the needy and disadvantaged. His first job after earning degrees in business and computers at IPFW was at fuel system manufacturer Tokheim where he worked 23 years and before coming to the New Haven Chamber he worked closely with the Veterans Administration as director of federal business development at Briljent. He also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Allen County Jail and taught life skills classes to inmates.
He and his wife have been active in Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County, where she founded the A Baby’s Closet program and he organized the Military Families Program to aid families of deployed service members. “When I was chairman of the board during the organization’s jubilee year we raised $55,000 to build a Habitat for Humanity home off Pontiac Street,” he said. “Another of my passions is raising money for food banks.” Read more: Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly
Job Openings in Wisconsin #ChamberWorld
Chief Executive Officer, La Crosse Area Chamber, La Crosse, WI
ABOUT US
Founded in 1868, the La Crosse Area Chamber serves more than 500 business and individual members through educational programming, seminars, networking events, promotion s, and ad vocacy. The Chamber is lead by an active Board of Directors, and continually strives to meet its goal to connect, grow and advocate for area businesses.
Founded in 1868, the La Crosse Area Chamber serves more than 500 business and individual members through educational programming, seminars, networking events, promotion s, and ad vocacy. The Chamber is lead by an active Board of Directors, and continually strives to meet its goal to connect, grow and advocate for area businesses.
OUR VISION
Through business leadership, La Crosse County will economically prosper and be a great place to work, live and play.
Through business leadership, La Crosse County will economically prosper and be a great place to work, live and play.
WE CONNECT
Businesses of all sizes to each other and the community through events and advertising
Businesses of all sizes to each other and the community through events and advertising
WE GROW
Businesses and their leaders through leadership programs and specialized offers.
Businesses and their leaders through leadership programs and specialized offers.
WE ADVOCATE
For a prosperous economic climate for business locally, regionally, and nationally.
For a prosperous economic climate for business locally, regionally, and nationally.
WE CELEBRATE
The impact, influence, and vision of business leaders over the Cha mber' s 150+ year history.
The impact, influence, and vision of business leaders over the Cha mber' s 150+ year history.
The La Crosse Area Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chamber operates under a Chief Executive Officer - Strong Executive Model.
The Chamber operates under a Chief Executive Officer - Strong Executive Model.
Together, the CEO and Board will define the mission and vision and together, we will establish a long -term strategic plan. The CEO drives the strategic plan by creating an annual work plan of actions that support the achievement of the long-range goals. This is defined as a high-level work plan that includes programs, goals, metrics with a budget and timeline tied to it. This plan will be shared with the Board on an annual basis and will be used to track results throughout the year.
The CEO should use the Board as a sounding board as needed. The Board will provide experience and knowledge to supplement the CEO and his/her staff knowledge. The CEO will collaborate with our Synergy Partners (our City and Community leaders and organizations) to leverage Board and Chamber members skills to execute special projects, committees, and events.
The CEO is the official spokesperson for the Chamber of Commerce.
QUALIFICATIONS
The CEO will be a proven executive with focus on relationship management, accountability for results and a passion for businesses. The successful CEO must possess a bachelor's degree in a professional discipline relevant to providing executive leadership for an organization. Successful work experience in a sales, business development, goal-oriented environment very helpful. A minimum of ten years in a leadership role is required - servant leadership style. Prior experience managing and motivating a team required.
The CEO will be a proven executive with focus on relationship management, accountability for results and a passion for businesses. The successful CEO must possess a bachelor's degree in a professional discipline relevant to providing executive leadership for an organization. Successful work experience in a sales, business development, goal-oriented environment very helpful. A minimum of ten years in a leadership role is required - servant leadership style. Prior experience managing and motivating a team required.
Experience in the not-for-profit realm is helpful. Previous experience working with multiple levels of leadership is required.
Ability to project a strong professional presence in appearance, actions, and personal demeanor in representing the Chamber is required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Progressively more responsible leadership roles in mission-driven organizations
Financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making and problem solving.
Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst diffe ring opinions.
Commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team.
Broad-based functional experience including marketing, communications, and financial management.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL TRAITS
Be a servant leader.
Extraordinary relationship-building talents.
Professional presence in appearance, actions, and personal demeanor.
High level of integrity.
Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize multip le projects.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Progressively more responsible leadership roles in mission-driven organizations
Financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making and problem solving.
Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst diffe ring opinions.
Commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team.
Broad-based functional experience including marketing, communications, and financial management.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL TRAITS
Be a servant leader.
Extraordinary relationship-building talents.
Professional presence in appearance, actions, and personal demeanor.
High level of integrity.
Strong organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize multip le projects.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
CEO RESPONSIBILIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Develop and implement plans and strategies that enhance the economic profile of the community for its businesses.Understand the needs of our member base to retain current members and successfully recruit new members to grow the membership base.
Report to the Board on a quarterly basis the status of achieving annual strategic goals.
Bring new ideas to the Board. Be a visionary.
Ensure member issues are anticipated and resolved.
Create and build awareness of our role in the community.
Establish collaborative and strong relationships with business and community leaders by understanding their needs.
Develop and maintain a visible leadership role by regularly attending community events and networking within the community .
Be a resource to all Chamber chairs and Synergy partners by maintaining regular communication.
Engage in community dialogue to understand public perceptions and business needs.
Work with the Finance Committee to establish fiscal policies and procedures to develop annual operating budgets and plan for the overall financial health of the organization.
Oversee marketing strategies that directly meet sales goals for the organization and indirectly enhance the Chamber's brand.
Oversee operational planning that ensures programs and services are delivered in a timely, on-budget fashion.
Oversee the Chamber Foundation to maximize its nonprofit tax status and education center lease in the Chamber building.
Oversee the Chamber's assets including investments, equipment, office, building, tenants, and vendors, ensuring they operate efficiently and to budget.
Work with staff to develop personal goals that support the mission and annual business plan goals. Must be able to lead, develop and evaluate staff.
Manage and motivate the staff to do great things for the business community .
Develop and utilize an annual Board operating calendar, which would include board meetings, planning milestones including budget, reviews, officer selection, chair appointments, major programs, events, planning and budgeting cycles, etc. to ensure a high level of communication.
Continue to strive to be knowledgeable of best practices, industry trends through personal and professional development.
Develop and implement plans and strategies that enhance the economic profile of the community for its businesses.Understand the needs of our member base to retain current members and successfully recruit new members to grow the membership base.
Report to the Board on a quarterly basis the status of achieving annual strategic goals.
Bring new ideas to the Board. Be a visionary.
Ensure member issues are anticipated and resolved.
Create and build awareness of our role in the community.
Establish collaborative and strong relationships with business and community leaders by understanding their needs.
Develop and maintain a visible leadership role by regularly attending community events and networking within the community .
Be a resource to all Chamber chairs and Synergy partners by maintaining regular communication.
Engage in community dialogue to understand public perceptions and business needs.
Work with the Finance Committee to establish fiscal policies and procedures to develop annual operating budgets and plan for the overall financial health of the organization.
Oversee marketing strategies that directly meet sales goals for the organization and indirectly enhance the Chamber's brand.
Oversee operational planning that ensures programs and services are delivered in a timely, on-budget fashion.
Oversee the Chamber Foundation to maximize its nonprofit tax status and education center lease in the Chamber building.
Oversee the Chamber's assets including investments, equipment, office, building, tenants, and vendors, ensuring they operate efficiently and to budget.
Work with staff to develop personal goals that support the mission and annual business plan goals. Must be able to lead, develop and evaluate staff.
Manage and motivate the staff to do great things for the business community .
Develop and utilize an annual Board operating calendar, which would include board meetings, planning milestones including budget, reviews, officer selection, chair appointments, major programs, events, planning and budgeting cycles, etc. to ensure a high level of communication.
Continue to strive to be knowledgeable of best practices, industry trends through personal and professional development.
Interested candidates please submit a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2020, or until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Leadership: 10 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Company's website:
- lacrossechamber.com
Work Remotely:
- No
#FamousChamber of Commerce Quotation: Be Happy!
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Greater Starkville Development Partnership Virtual Briefing
Dear Partnership Members,
Please join the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for a virtual briefing focused on economic challenges during turbulent times.
Please join the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for a virtual briefing focused on economic challenges during turbulent times.
Two St. Louis Fed economists will give overviews of economic conditions:
The program also will include a welcome from Douglas Scarboro , senior vice president and regional executive of the Memphis Branch, and a Q&A session following the presentations.
The Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis serves northern Mississippi, including Starkville, along with western Tennessee and eastern Arkansas.
The briefing will be of particular interest to business leaders, academics, community development practitioners and others interested in economic conditions.
There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Please click here to register by Aug. 10. You'll receive a confirmation email upon registering, followed by detailed login instructions as the event date nears.
Questions? Contact Joann Harris of the Memphis Branch at Joann.Harris@stls.frb.org or 901-569-2663.
Thanks so much and have a great weekend.
Thanks so much and have a great weekend.
My Best,
Hunter
Harrington
Director of
Membership Development
200 East Main Street | Starkville, MS | 39759
Phone (662) 323-3322 | Fax (662) 323-5815
starkville.org
200 East Main Street | Starkville, MS | 39759
Phone (662) 323-3322 | Fax (662) 323-5815
starkville.org
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Membership Directory
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Membership Directory is available at the Lake County Chamber! Thanks to Shaunese Teamer 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.
SI community partners loan $1,152,552 to businesses in need during pandemic
It has been three months since Gov. Eric Holcomb announced an executive “Stay at Home” order for the citizens of Indiana.
Since that time, small businesses throughout the state have struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.
Recognizing the need for direct assistance to small businesses, One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, along with the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County and the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, joined together to raise funds to assist.
Response was overwhelming, with funding coming from the three initial partners as well as the BlueSky Foundation, Metro United Way, the Clark and Floyd County Commissioners, the Cities of Jeffersonville and New Albany and the Towns of Clarksville and Sellersburg. Funding was also received from private individuals who wish to remain anonymous.
There were three loan products offered with the funds raised. The first, the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Forgivable Loan Fund, approved 44 loans for a total of $419,257, which was dispersed to approved applicants within one week. Of that amount, $199,000 was loaned to Clark County businesses and $220,257 to businesses in Floyd County.
Donum Dei Brewery was one of the recipients of this program.
“Donum Dei would like to thank Jerry Finn and the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County, One Southern Indiana and all of the other organizations that contributed to the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Forgivable Loan.,” said owner Richard Otey.
“This loan will allow us to stay open and maintain our staffing at current levels. It will also give us the opportunity to replenish our raw materials that have been depleted by making hand sanitizer for the community.”
The second loan product, called the Community and Cultural Relief Loan Program, was a zero-interest revolving loan program. From that fund, a total of 44 businesses received $561,295, with $175,946 loaned to Clark County businesses and $385,349 loaned to Floyd County businesses.
Ross Wallace, owner of New Albany’s Him Gentleman’s Boutique, received a loan from this program.
“This loan means so much to me! Thank you, Caesars Foundation, for this amazing opportunity. After Him Gentleman’s Boutique being closed for almost two months and Derby being postponed, the business saw a significant loss of revenue,” he said.
The “Jeffersonville Sustains” Forgivable Loan Program was the third loan product, providing 35 businesses with $172,000 in direct assistance. All recipients of this program were located within the city limits of Jeffersonville.
Phillip and Stefanie Caldwell, owners of Hoopsters Sports Grill, were recipients of this loan.
“We are grateful to live in an amazing community, that during this trying time in our country, steps up and helps their small businesses be able to keep their doors open. The money that has been loaned to us will help us pay our utilities, mortgage and keep buying supplies. We will continue to pay the generosity forward,” the Caldwells said.
Wendy Dant Chesser, president and CEO of 1si, was pleased with the efficiency and results of the program.
“We took on this challenge knowing that every business needed help, and we would not be able to assist them all. But everyone in Southern Indiana can be proud of this effort in our collective time of need,” Chesser said.
Fed Official at Top of Virginia Chamber meeting: Economic recovery trending up, but still plenty of uncertainty
As questions continue about the economic outlook during the coronavirus pandemic, Tom Barkin, president and CEO of the Richmond branch of the Federal Reserve, gave his views on where things stand.
Speaking Tuesday from the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club on a Zoom conference call hosted by the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, Barkin said he thinks there are four phases of the pandemic — shutdown, reopening, normalization and full recovery.
"We are now in the reopening phase," he said.
Following the “unprecedented” shutdown phase, Barkin said the national May unemployment rate of slightly more than 13% was “higher than it’s ever been in almost anyone’s lifetime that you’ll talk to.” He said that in 1982 the jobless rate reached 10.8%, which was the previous high since the Great Depression.
On top of that, he said another 2% have left jobs and decided not to return. Another 3% have reported they are employed but are not getting an income, which accounts for furloughs.
“The real unemployment numbers are in the high teens,” said Barkin, who oversees the Fifth District of the Federal Reserve that includes Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, the Carolinas and Washington, D.C. “If you look at the initial unemployment claims data, it’s come down from its peak but it’s still double what it was in any point in our history. I think you have to say unemployment is high and the recovery of unemployment is low.” Read more: The Winchester Star
Portage County Business Council Inc. Sunrise Point Industrial Revitalization Project--Celebration Invite
The Sunrise Point Industrial Revitalization Project celebrates Wayne Bushman and Sunrise Point Ventures commitment to central Wisconsin. This commitment is being done through a renovation of the Joerns building for future occupancy by Gamber Johnson and a donation of land to Mid-State Technical College to build an Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology and Apprenticeship Center.
NOTE: CDC guidelines will be followed for the event.
Todd Kuckkahn
Executive Director
Portage County Business Council, Inc.
#BestChamber practices: Carol Stream Chamber: Ready, set, go: Reinventing the organization for speed in the post-COVID-19 era
The need for speed has never been greater. Here are nine ways companies can get faster.
When the coronavirus pandemic erupted, companies had to change. Many business-as-usual approaches to serving customers, working with suppliers, and collaborating with colleagues—or just getting anything done—would have failed. They had to increase the speed of decision making, while improving productivity, using technology and data in new ways, and accelerating the scope and scale of innovation. And it worked.
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New housing projects, trails coming to St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County, it is one of the main driving forces for revenue in Northern Indiana, but since the pandemic, the local economy has taken a huge hit, one officials are calling the biggest one yet.
#BestChamber practices: Carol Stream Chamber: Ready, set, go: Reinventing the organization for speed in the post-COVID-19 era
The need for speed has never been greater. Here are nine ways companies can get faster.
When the coronavirus pandemic erupted, companies had to change. Many business-as-usual approaches to serving customers, working with suppliers, and collaborating with colleagues—or just getting anything done—would have failed. They had to increase the speed of decision making, while improving productivity, using technology and data in new ways, and accelerating the scope and scale of innovation. And it worked.
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New housing projects, trails coming to St. Joseph County
“It’s the biggest economical crisis to hit our area in many, many years,” South Bend Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeff Rea says.
That’s why the St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission says they plan to give the green light on more redevelopment projects to help boost an economy that has been quickly broken down.
“I think we are just trying to find ways to find out piece of the puzzle to help job growth and population growth,” Director of Economic Development William Schalliol says.
Some of those projects include a proposed 76-acre, 500-home housing project in Granger. Other plans look to help expand struggling businesses. In addition, Schalliol says the county is looking to expand on current bike trails, walking paths, and green spaces, while also adding new trails just north of Notre Dame.
“Everybody spent a good two-three months in their basements or their house living, working from home, doing things like that. What people found is that they’d like to be able to get outside. They’d like to be able to social distance outside. They like to be able to go on walking trails and paths,” Schalliol says.
Paths that, not only lead to new places, but to new jobs and much needed revenue the county calls for.
“We obviously want to go grow the number of jobs, and we want to see production happen. We want to raise the wages of those jobs and that can’t happen if we don’t have some parcels available and ready for development,” Rea says. Read more: WNDU
The Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Community Map
The Valparaiso Chamber Community Map is now available at the Valpo Chamber today! Thanks to Rex Richards, Danielle Oeding and Kurt Gillins and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Valparaiso 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.
Indiana Chamber Announces Mentoring Partnership to Help Companies Skill Up Their Workforce, Engage With Employees
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is offering a new service to help Hoosier employers skill up their workforce and keep employees further engaged as remote work continues for many.
The organization is partnering with Indiana-based Engage Mentoring to connect employees with mentors to help them grow their skills on a variety of topics. The model uses a proprietary software system to assist employees in career development by forging relationships with qualified mentors throughout the business community as well as acquiring the necessary skillset to become good mentors themselves.
“We believe this company-to-company mentoring program can be an important resource for our members to address the continual call to better attract, retain and develop their talent,” says Jason Bearce, Indiana Chamber vice president of education and workforce development.
“Beyond that critical mission, employers are now, more than ever, looking for meaningful ways for employee engagement and inclusion. This program can be a powerful strategy to achieve that within their workforce.”
This effort is part of the Indiana Chamber’s Institute for Workforce Excellence resource center.
Through the partnership, the Indiana Chamber is able to offer the Engage Mentoring model to its member businesses at a discounted rate. The actual cost is based on the number of employees.
Don Cates, CEO of 3Rivers Federal Credit Union in Fort Wayne, has already utilized the program.
“What I enjoy most is the opportunity it provides our team to mentor and be mentored by a broad and diverse group beyond your organization. It expands our experience, knowledge and influence that supports our culture and brand. Personally, I enjoy mentoring because of what I continue to learn in the process, and what I remember I should be doing in leading my leadership team.”
Today’s announcement follows the Indiana Chamber’s June release of the Indiana Vision 2025: 2020 Snapshot, which showed Indiana still ranks 38th among the 50 states for post-secondary credential attainment. This mentoring program marks another effort to improve that ranking.
A free webinar is scheduled for Thursday from 10-11 a.m. EDT where employers can learn more about the program and the latest on the Indiana Vision 2025 plan for the state.
The organization is partnering with Indiana-based Engage Mentoring to connect employees with mentors to help them grow their skills on a variety of topics. The model uses a proprietary software system to assist employees in career development by forging relationships with qualified mentors throughout the business community as well as acquiring the necessary skillset to become good mentors themselves.
“We believe this company-to-company mentoring program can be an important resource for our members to address the continual call to better attract, retain and develop their talent,” says Jason Bearce, Indiana Chamber vice president of education and workforce development.
“Beyond that critical mission, employers are now, more than ever, looking for meaningful ways for employee engagement and inclusion. This program can be a powerful strategy to achieve that within their workforce.”
This effort is part of the Indiana Chamber’s Institute for Workforce Excellence resource center.
Through the partnership, the Indiana Chamber is able to offer the Engage Mentoring model to its member businesses at a discounted rate. The actual cost is based on the number of employees.
Don Cates, CEO of 3Rivers Federal Credit Union in Fort Wayne, has already utilized the program.
“What I enjoy most is the opportunity it provides our team to mentor and be mentored by a broad and diverse group beyond your organization. It expands our experience, knowledge and influence that supports our culture and brand. Personally, I enjoy mentoring because of what I continue to learn in the process, and what I remember I should be doing in leading my leadership team.”
Today’s announcement follows the Indiana Chamber’s June release of the Indiana Vision 2025: 2020 Snapshot, which showed Indiana still ranks 38th among the 50 states for post-secondary credential attainment. This mentoring program marks another effort to improve that ranking.
A free webinar is scheduled for Thursday from 10-11 a.m. EDT where employers can learn more about the program and the latest on the Indiana Vision 2025 plan for the state.
Rochester Regional Chamber: Michigan Mask Requirements: Understanding Executive Order 2020-147
Understanding Executive Order 2020-147-Masks can be difficult. Join Brad Lambert of Lambert Law, to help guide you through the many questions and best practices for keeping your employees and customers safe.
Requiring the business community to enforce mask requirements (per EO 2020-147) opens up a wide variety of questions and concerns. We are collaborating with Brad Lambert of Lambert Law to host another great, educational webinar. With our friend and local attorney Brad's help, together we'll guide you through this new order.
Specifically, we are seeking to answer:
· What steps must a small business take to comply with the requirement to not “allow a customer to enter its premises” in the event of non compliance for a customer?
· What does enforcement of Section 3 mean for the businesses in the event of noncompliance of customers?
· What state or law enforcement agencies will be lead on enforcement of this order?
Can't make it? A recording of this webinar will be available on the Chamber's YouTube Channel later this week.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Your registration confirmation email will provide Zoom login.
Governor announces executive order mandating masks for Kentuckians
Citing a steady uptick in statewide COVID-19 cases this week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday an executive order requiring all Kentuckians to wear personal protective masks in public places until further notice. The order, which Beshear said will take effect at 5 p.m. Friday, comes as the Commonwealth reported 333 new cases Thursday with four new deaths of Kentuckians aged 61-94.
The executive order will initially last for 30 days, and “we’ll see how well we do after that,” Beshear said. “This includes groceries, all retail businesses, forward-facing businesses. If you are inside at a public place and are not able to be six feet apart, you will be required to wear a mask. If you are outside in public and are not able to be six feet apart, you will be required to wear a mask.”
Beshear added that health departments and others will be enforcing the order, and that businesses should deny people service if a patron is not wearing a mask. When asked the consequences for Kentuckians not following the executive order, Beshear said it will start with a warning and that chronic refusal could lead to a fine. Read more: Kentucky Chamber
Midland Business Alliance: Virtual Networking is the Name of the Game
Join us for a Virtual Business Exchange Luncheon on July 29!
Attendees will be assigned to virtual rooms with 7 other people. You will take turns introducing yourself and your business, and throw out one "need" you have. "I'm Melissa from the MBA and currently we are looking for sponsors for WakeUp! Midland."
Once everyone has introduced themselves and has said their "need", the group will discuss ways the members can partner with each other.
We will do this three times - You will be put in three different virtual rooms with three different groups of people.
Get ready to make lots of new connections! Our Business Exchange Luncheon is designed to facilitate conversations and connections among members.
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business, promote your products, and find that next business partner or unexpected supplier for your business needs.
LEARN MORE
Event Details
Wednesday, July 29
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Via Zoom Meetings
Registration: Free to MBA Members
Only 48 spots available. This event is only open to current MBA members.
REGISTER NOW!
Thank You to our Event Sponsor: Michigan Works
10th Congressional District Candidate Debate hosted by Blue Water Area Chamber & Macomb Chamber
The Macomb County Chamber and Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to the 2020 10th Congressional District Candidate Debate. This event will be held on July 16th, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 8: 30 p.m. via a Zoom webinar. This format ensures that both Chamber members and community members will be able to attend without having social distancing concerns. Attendees will be given an opportunity to participate in question and answer segment at the end of the debate.
FREE
Register Here
Daviess County Coalition Aims to Boost Economic Recovery
DAVIESS COUNTY - The Daviess County Economic Development Corp. has launched a coalition to promote economic recovery efforts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the effort, the Advance Daviess County Coalition has begun its first initiative, a campaign to bring the Mid-States Corridor project through the county to connect with I-69.
The coalition consists of leaders from the city of Washington and Daviess County, as well as the local business community and public safety and transportation sectors.
“In Daviess County, it is no secret that we have a variety of unique assets and opportunities,” Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the DCEDC, said in a news release. “Together, backed by this coalition, Daviess County is and will continue to be well-positioned to capture future growth and investment opportunities that push us to the next level.”
The DCEDC says the coalition has identified three main pillars for long-term economic recovery: growth and retention, supply chain creation, and quality of life. The coalition says the campaign, known as Daviess Driven, impacts each of those goals.
The Mid-States Corridor project is an effort to create an improved highway connection in southern Indiana. Project leaders in February unveiled a list of 10 preferred alternatives with the goal of narrowing it down to one by this fall.
“Daviess County provides a unique and advantageous opportunity for the Mid-States Corridor," said Tony Graber, chairman of the coalition. "Not only does our close proximity to I-69 provide a great advantage for travelers, but it would serve as a major transportation artery connecting Northern Indiana to Kentucky, Nashville and as far south as Mobile, Alabama."
Niehoff says having the Mid-States Corridor travel through Daviess County would help bring business growth and development, enhanced quality of life and place, and increased tourism, hospitality and safety.
The members of the Advance Daviess County Coalition include:
Nathan Gabhart, President of the Daviess County Board of Commissioners & Founder/CEO of TrueScripts
Tony Graber, President of Graber Construction/Graber Crane
J. Michael Healy, Councilman for the Town of Montgomery
Joe Morris, Executive Director of the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Mayor Dave Rhoads of the City of Washington
Bill Schmidt, General Manager of Daviess-Martin County REMC
David Stowers, Financial Center Manager of German American Bank
Grant Swartzentruber, Swartzentruber Brown & Regional Title Service
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Daviess County Coalition Aims to Boost Economic Recovery
DAVIESS COUNTY - The Daviess County Economic Development Corp. has launched a coalition to promote economic recovery efforts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the effort, the Advance Daviess County Coalition has begun its first initiative, a campaign to bring the Mid-States Corridor project through the county to connect with I-69.
The coalition consists of leaders from the city of Washington and Daviess County, as well as the local business community and public safety and transportation sectors.
“In Daviess County, it is no secret that we have a variety of unique assets and opportunities,” Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the DCEDC, said in a news release. “Together, backed by this coalition, Daviess County is and will continue to be well-positioned to capture future growth and investment opportunities that push us to the next level.”
The DCEDC says the coalition has identified three main pillars for long-term economic recovery: growth and retention, supply chain creation, and quality of life. The coalition says the campaign, known as Daviess Driven, impacts each of those goals.
The Mid-States Corridor project is an effort to create an improved highway connection in southern Indiana. Project leaders in February unveiled a list of 10 preferred alternatives with the goal of narrowing it down to one by this fall.
“Daviess County provides a unique and advantageous opportunity for the Mid-States Corridor," said Tony Graber, chairman of the coalition. "Not only does our close proximity to I-69 provide a great advantage for travelers, but it would serve as a major transportation artery connecting Northern Indiana to Kentucky, Nashville and as far south as Mobile, Alabama."
Niehoff says having the Mid-States Corridor travel through Daviess County would help bring business growth and development, enhanced quality of life and place, and increased tourism, hospitality and safety.
The members of the Advance Daviess County Coalition include:
Nathan Gabhart, President of the Daviess County Board of Commissioners & Founder/CEO of TrueScripts
Tony Graber, President of Graber Construction/Graber Crane
J. Michael Healy, Councilman for the Town of Montgomery
Joe Morris, Executive Director of the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Mayor Dave Rhoads of the City of Washington
Bill Schmidt, General Manager of Daviess-Martin County REMC
David Stowers, Financial Center Manager of German American Bank
Grant Swartzentruber, Swartzentruber Brown & Regional Title Service
Read more: Inside Indiana Business
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