Good morning #ChamberWorld! It's going to be a great day!
Farmville Area Chamber Board of Directors Announces Anne Tyler Paulek as New Executive Director
Chamber & Community Members,
It is my pleasure to announce on behalf of the Board of Directors that Anne
Tyler Paulek has been chosen to serve in the Executive Director position for
the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce. We announced her appointment as the
Interim Director at our June Virtual Luncheon and since that time, it has been
the Board’s goal to take a step back and reevaluate the long-term path forward
for both the position and the organization.
In asking Anne Tyler to step forward in this interim role we knew as a Board that
we were asking an individual with deep knowledge of the organization and our
community to take the reins of the organization during unprecedented times.
During this period of leadership under Anne Tyler your Chamber has stepped
forward to provide programmatic support to our business community as we
navigate Covid-19 and has increased collaboration with other institutes in our
community providing economic and business support. We also celebrated our new
affiliation with the Farmville Downtown Partnership and ensured that the
organization remains on strong financial footing and that membership remains
strong. In addition, we are constantly seeking innovative ways to support our
members.
As the Board of Directors reflected on this period and evaluated the path
forward, it became clear that Anne Tyler’s leadership and vision for the
Chamber’s future is exactly what we need as we move forward. At the September
23rd meeting, the Board of Directors made the decision to appoint Anne Tyler
Paulek as the permanent Executive Director. She begins in that role today and
we congratulate her on accepting this opportunity. We look forward to what the
future holds for the Chamber. I know the Chamber Board of Directors looks
forward to supporting her in this new role. I hope you will join me in
congratulating her, as well. We will continue to persevere through these
challenging times for businesses, nonprofits, and the community and your
Chamber will continue to be here for you in any way that we can.
Sincerely,
Cam Patterson, Board Chair
Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce
#BestChamber practices: Cabarrus County Chamber: Survey Your Members: Current Business Needs
Dear members,
Our business community has strategized, pivoted and worked together to power through the challenges presented in 2020. As we move towards fourth quarter and begin planning 2021, your chamber wants to ensure that we continue to support your current needs. To help us do this, please take a few minutes to complete the short survey linked below.
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ehbkuux4kffq3nzv/start
We are committed to the recovery and growth of our business community. Your engagement and membership are an integral part of making Cabarrus stronger.
Best regards,
Barbi Jones
The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus
704.782.4000 x 108
Town Square Chamber Publications: Valparaiso Chamber Map: Promises made, Promises kept!
Note from the Valpo Chamber
I want to thank you for an outstanding map which you produced for our Valpo Chamber.In my 43 years as a CEO in the Chamber Field, it was the smoothest project I have ever seen done. You made all the deadlines, your print quality and cartography was second to none. And of course you paid us in exactly the time frame you said you would so we could count the Royalty Check towards our current year revenue.
Life is very good when dealing with Town Square Publications.
You have the right of first refusal to do our next map. You are a great partner for our Chamber. We are living proof that a printed map is still very much in demand by both advertisers and consumers.
It would be my pleasure to recommend Town Square Publications as a firm Chambers and Tourism Bureaus should use when considering a printed Map or other print publications.
Rex G. Richards, CCE
President
Valpo Chamber of Commerce
Starkville Receives Pair of Mississippi Main Street Annual Awards
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street Communities with a special virtual Annual Awards presentation this year.
MMSA staff presented the 2020 awards from the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson via Facebook Live. The annual awards honors Main Street directors, board members and volunteers and recognizes the most outstanding downtown development projects from Main Street communities in Mississippi.
“Mississippi Main Street is excited to celebrate the achievements of our Main Street communities,” said Steven Dick, MMSA Board President. “Our local leaders have worked tirelessly to provide economic opportunities, increase quality of life, and preserve what makes our downtowns special.”
Starkville was awarded two Mississippi Main Street Awards both in the category of economic vitality. Orientation Dine Around received the Outstanding Economic Impact Award, and The IDEA Shop was awarded Outstanding Entrepreneurial Endeavor.
Wauconda Area Chamber: Illinois Regional COVID-19 Resurgence Criteria
As mentioned in the Chamber's weekly Facebook Live video you can track Lake & McHenry County region 9 experience rates which was at 5.7% as of September 17th. Keep protecting your customers and employees so we only move forward, not backward. http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics?regionID=9
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Business Resource Guide
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Business Resource Guide is available at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications (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.
#BestChamber practices: Midland Business Alliance (end of the newsletter): Take a Deep Breath: Feel Good Links
Seeing the Good
· New Sanford Home Unveiled for Flood Victim
· Midland Is About To Get More Neighborly
· Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Increases United Way Match
· Roasting a Masterpiece: The Art and Evolution of Live Oak Coffeehouse
· COVID Conversions: Novel Ways We Used Our Outdoor and Public Spaces in Midland This Year
Diversity & Inclusion
· Midland Hosts National Bestselling Author Austin Channing Brown in Diversity Discussion
· 5 Lessons To Guide Your Organization’s Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Journey
· If You Want to be More Diverse and Inclusive, You Need to Start with This
· Diversity and Inclusion Must Add Up for Successful Governance
· Will Remote Working Affect Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Efforts?
Staying Healthy & Happy
· New Podcast from The Legacy Center for Community Success: Directions NOT Included
· Workplace Health and Wellbeing in the Age of the Pandemic
· Invest in Your Employees' Wellbeing; You Can't Afford Not To
· Exercise vs. Stress How Working Out Affects Mental Health
· Microsoft Says It’s Time to Prioritize Wellbeing over Efficiency
· The Red-Flag Signs You May Be Burning Out While Working From Home
Macomb County Chamber: New People Experience Platform delivered via Mobile Technology
Simple text messages - no app - no login - no coding
We are rolling out a new People Experience Platform to all Macomb County Chamber of Commerce members. This new platform will make it easier to:
Communicate
Share opinions, ideas and feedback
Recognize and celebrate successes
Learn positive psychology tips
Be inspired by short Hollywood movie clips
Be happy & engaged at work
THRIVE!
To get started, simply text MCCC to 44000.
OPT-IN
As we work to engage our membership at a higher level, we are asking all members to opt-in and get ready for an engaging experience. We are in beta-testing mode right now and will launch the full program in November. If you decide you do not like the experience, opting-out is just as easy as opting-in.
Orion Area Chamber: Nominate the People that are Supporting Our Community!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO NOMINATE!
We truly believe that this year has brought out the best in our business community. If there is a person that you think of when you read any of these descriptions, click below and show them the support that they've shown for our community!
2020 Business Person of the Year
The Business Person of the Year not only runs a successful local business, but also reflects a commitment to social responsibility and exemplifies strong community and Chamber involvement. In addition, this individual exemplifies a positive social and/or economic impact in the Orion Area. This individual is either the primary owner or a management level professional directly responsible for leading the business.
2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
The Entrepreneur of the Year award is presented to the member who is the founder, owner, CEO or President of a new business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to establish their business. They demonstrate a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, creativity and determination. They also contribute to the future growth of businesses in the Orion Area.
2020 Youth Impact Award
The member who receives the annual Youth Impact Award has made a significant impact in the lives and well-being of youth in the Orion community in the areas of entrepreneurship, education, health, and wellness, above and beyond the general scope of their expected responsibilities.
2020 Economic Impact Award
The member who receives the annual Economic Impact Award makes a positive economic impact in the Orion area in the area of jobs, opportunities for advancing new local industries, or revitalizing a sector of the community. This member makes a positive impact on living, working, or playing in the Orion Area.
2020 Community Beautification Award
The member who receives the annual Community Beautification Award demonstrates excellence in practices to preserve, maintain and improve the attractiveness of the community, above and beyond the general scope of their expected responsibilities.
Downtown Middleton businesses stay resilient during the pandemic
Small businesses are the backbone of towns in Wisconsin. During the pandemic many have suffered and some will be forced to close their doors.
Downtown Middleton is scattered with small businesses, restaurants and boutiques. These business owners have faced similar hardships as others across the country. The Middleton Chamber of Commerce started a survey on their website to ask businesses if they would be interested in a new loan program that would give low-to-no interest loans with generous payback options to the city. This is one way the City is trying to help businesses stay afloat as well as taking part in all of the federal and state aid provided.
Mary Miller owns Middleton Travel, a local travel agency in Middleton, and right now she is working for free. The travel industry was hit hard when the pandemic started. Miller says it was as if everything came to a screeching halt.
“It went from a fantastic 2019, we were all experiencing great business in the beginning of 2020, and then boom it just came to a stop. So it went from a very robust industry to just hitting the wall," Miller said. Read more: NBC 15
Owensboro Chamber to host Mayoral and Kentucky House of Representatives District 13 Issues Forum
Owensboro, KY – As a part of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s mission to provide leadership, advocacy and member services that foster grown and economic prosperity for our region, the Chamber will host an issues forum for the Owensboro Mayoral Race as well as the Kentucky House of Representatives. The forums are the featured Rooster Booster program on October 1 at 7:30 a.m., streaming on Zoom and Facebook Live. The program will be available on YouTube following the conclusion of the event.
“Issue forums help the community get to know the candidates,” said Candance Castlen Brake, President and CEO of the Chamber. “It is our role at the chamber to provide non-partisan access to the candidates and learn an opportunity to learn their positions on issues that affect the economic prosperity of the Greater Owensboro region.”
“COVID-19 has definitely presented challenges in the way campaigns are conducted. Even though this will not be an in-person debate, it will be an opportunity for more people to have access.”
The forums will be moderated by Matt Francis, Executive Editor of the Messenger-Inquirer. The Mayoral Forum is co-sponsored with the Neighborhood Alliance Program.
On October 29, the Chamber will host Red White and Blue sponsored by Big Rivers where all Greater Owensboro candidates on the ballot in contested races will deliver old-style political stump speeches to a crowd on the Daviess County Courthouse Lawn. Candidates in the following races have been invited: Owensboro City Commission, Owensboro Mayor, Kentucky District Judge, Kentucky House of Representative Districts 11, 12, 13; United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
Indiana Chamber: Answering questions about the 2021 legislative session
How will the Indiana General Assembly conduct its business in the new year? Will there be a delay in the beginning of session? What will be the keys to forming a new state budget?
Join us virtually on November 16 to hear from the Indiana Chamber and a panel of legislative leaders – just before Organization Day – on the 2021 issues that will have the greatest impact on the Indiana business community.
Schedule:
The presentation will take place from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (EST)
Price: FREE for Indiana Chamber members
$49 for list price
Indiana state and local government employees can attend at no charge – use code GOVATTD at checkout.
Location:
This event is virtual via the Zoom platform. Join us from the comfort of your own home or office.
Click below to register online, or contact Lisa at customerservice@indianachamber.com or (800) 824-6885.
