Ross Summers announces his retirement; Branson Lakes Chamber of Commerce Looking for New CEO
Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for a new President and CEO. Ross Summers, the current President and CEO announced his retirement earlier this week after twelve years of service.
Board of Directors President, Steve Critchfield, says yesterday the board approved a third party to search for a candidate. Read more: KRKZ.com
Arkansas Works Better When Arkansans Vote (Randy Zook, President/CEO, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Feedback)
Two months ago I shared an update about the agenda of our Arkansas
State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas in this
paper. There I alluded to our business community’s efforts in this
important election, saying “employers have a unique opportunity to help
their employees understand the effect of government on the business
environment and the outlook for employees’ jobs.”The midterm election is less than 50 days away. And employers in our state recognize that Arkansas and America can do better than having a 14 percent approval rating of Congress. Read more: Arkansas Business
Rauner announces endorsement from Illinois Chamber of Commerce
There was another business endorsement Friday in race for Illinois governor. The
Illinois Chamber of Commerce is backing Republican candidate Bruce
Rauner, while incumbent Democrat Pat Quinn stressed Friday that he has
created a lot of jobs in the state. The National Federation of
Independent Business and the Illinois Manufacturers Association have
already endorsed Rauner, so the announcement was no surprise. At
the P.M. Mold Company, a family-owned plastics fabricator in
Schaumburg, Rauner announced he'd been endorsed by the Illinois Chamber
of Commerce.
Recognition is reserved for chambers that score in the nation's top ten in their total revenue range in three areas: member retention of total accounts, member retention of total dues and new member accounts.
The St. Cloud Area Chamber earned recognition in all three areas. Overall, the Chamber's membership retention totaled 93.27 percent in dues, 90.54 percent in accounts and 77.55 percent in new member accounts. Read more: Saint Cloud Times
Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber has new president
A familiar name -- and voice -- will be the new face of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Jeff Thee, longtime local television host Jeff Thee was recently named the organization's president and CEO. The Spirit Lake City Councilman will succeed Tom Kuhlman, who served the chamber for the past 33 years. Kuhlman announced his retirement in the spring of 2014.
Thee will officially begin his chamber leadership duties on Monday, Nov. 3.
"We are excited about the leadership that Jeff can bring to the Chamber," incoming board chairman Norm Johnson said. "We feel that Jeff can lead us in a direction that will connect our Lakes Area together and bring about welcome opportunity for new and existing members."Read more: Dickinson County News
Chamber Tweet of the Day: Tulsa Regional Chamber
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St. Cloud Minnesota Chamber honored nationally for retention
The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce recently received three membership achievement awards for retention from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at the ACCE national convention.Recognition is reserved for chambers that score in the nation's top ten in their total revenue range in three areas: member retention of total accounts, member retention of total dues and new member accounts.
The St. Cloud Area Chamber earned recognition in all three areas. Overall, the Chamber's membership retention totaled 93.27 percent in dues, 90.54 percent in accounts and 77.55 percent in new member accounts. Read more: Saint Cloud Times
Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber has new president
A familiar name -- and voice -- will be the new face of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Jeff Thee, longtime local television host Jeff Thee was recently named the organization's president and CEO. The Spirit Lake City Councilman will succeed Tom Kuhlman, who served the chamber for the past 33 years. Kuhlman announced his retirement in the spring of 2014.
Thee will officially begin his chamber leadership duties on Monday, Nov. 3.
"We are excited about the leadership that Jeff can bring to the Chamber," incoming board chairman Norm Johnson said. "We feel that Jeff can lead us in a direction that will connect our Lakes Area together and bring about welcome opportunity for new and existing members."Read more: Dickinson County News
Chamber Tweet of the Day: Tulsa Regional Chamber
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Chamber Spotlight: October: Nebraska Manufacturing Month
Gov. Dave Heineman touted Nebraska’s manufacturing industry Tuesday and previewed the 2014 Salute to Manufacturing tour to be held later this month.
Joined by Barry Kennedy, President of the Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chamber Chairman Chris Roth,
President and CEO of Reinke Manufacturing Company in Deshler, Heineman
signed a proclamation officially declaring the month of October to be
Nebraska Manufacturing Month.
Nebraska exports to
more than 170 countries, selling manufactured goods and services
totaling more than $7 billion. Manufacturers employ nearly 10 percent of
Nebraska’s workforce. The average manufacturing job in Nebraska pays
nearly $55,000 annually. Read more: North Platte Bulletin
Kentucky Chamber Goals: Put young kids first to improve our education system
Four years ago the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region created a set of "Bold Goals" for education, income and health to be achieved by the year 2020. The collective vision has now been endorsed by more than 250 of our region's leading business, civic, education, government, philanthropic, and nonprofit organizations.
As chair of the United Way campaign in Northern Kentucky this year, and as co-chair of the regional Read On! campaign, I've been referencing these goals during every meeting and event.
Why? Because these goals need to be met if we are to have a thriving community and the quality of life we all want.
Of all the goals, I believe the Kindergarten Readiness Bold Goal is the most important to achieve long-term success. Decades of research by economists, neuroscientists and educators show that early childhood education is the biggest "bang for the buck." Investments in the early years of a child's life, including high-quality preschool, result in long-term gains for students and significant savings for governments and taxpayers. Read more: Cincinatti.com
Famous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Leadership)
Where there is no vision, the people perish. — Proverbs
Kentucky Chamber Goals: Put young kids first to improve our education system
Four years ago the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region created a set of "Bold Goals" for education, income and health to be achieved by the year 2020. The collective vision has now been endorsed by more than 250 of our region's leading business, civic, education, government, philanthropic, and nonprofit organizations.
As chair of the United Way campaign in Northern Kentucky this year, and as co-chair of the regional Read On! campaign, I've been referencing these goals during every meeting and event.
Why? Because these goals need to be met if we are to have a thriving community and the quality of life we all want.
Of all the goals, I believe the Kindergarten Readiness Bold Goal is the most important to achieve long-term success. Decades of research by economists, neuroscientists and educators show that early childhood education is the biggest "bang for the buck." Investments in the early years of a child's life, including high-quality preschool, result in long-term gains for students and significant savings for governments and taxpayers. Read more: Cincinatti.com
Terre Haute Chamber partnership: Community Collaboration launches Wabash Valley Leadership Institute
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) and the Terre Haute Chamber of
Commerce announce the launch of the Wabash Valley Leadership Institute
(WVLI) presented by Duke Energy. As a collaborative effort between the
two organizations and with the support of community organizations and
sponsors, the purpose of the WVLI is to engage and energize leadership
efforts in the Wabash Valley. Program curriculum will focus on
leadership skills with the intended effects of personal growth in
leadership, organizational behavioral skills and potential community
growth in a leadership capacity.
"Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
is committed to the partnership with Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce to
implement a high energy, trend-setting leadership development program
that will empower and equip the next generation of community leaders,"
said Dottie King, Ph.D., president, SMWC. "As a higher education
institution, we have a social responsibility to provide educational
support to the Wabash Valley, and I look forward to seeing the success
of these graduates and even more to the impact they will make on the
west central Indiana region," added King.Read more: Terre Haute ChamberDrumright Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce to Host 42nd Annual "Oilpatch Jamboree"
The Drumright Chamber of Commerce will host the 42nd annual "Oilpatch Jamboree" in Drumright, Oklahoma on Saturday, October 4th. The event will be packed full of family fun and entertainment, including the world-famous "Oilpatch Parade," live music, "Jamboree Jog," "Smokin' In The Patch" barbeque cook-off, and many other activities for people of all ages. Read more: 1600KUSH.comFamous Chamber of Commerce Quotation: (Leadership)
Where there is no vision, the people perish. — Proverbs
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