Chicago Federal Reserve Bank: Index Points to a Pickup in Midwest Economic Growth in November
The Midwest Economy Index (MEI) increased to +0.22 in November from –0.11 in October. Contributions to the November MEI from all four broad sectors of nonfarm business activity increased from October, though only the manufacturing sector made a positive contribution to the index. Contributions from all five Seventh Federal Reserve District states also increased from October. The relative MEI moved down to –0.25 in November from –0.07 in October. Contributions to the November relative MEI from three of the four sectors and four of the five states decreased from October. Read more
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#BestChamber practices: Clarkston Area Chamber (via Forbes): 5 Tips for Getting Back to Work After A Vacation
The vision of returning to the office after vacation and the reality usually have very little in common. While many of us expect to sit down at our desks after time away filled with boundless energy and restored creativity that will fuel new projects, what usually ends up happening is that we spend several scattered hours (or days) trying to process a deluge of emails and falling further behind on tasks that have built up in the interim.
How can you avoid the post-vacation crush and hang on to that refreshed glow?
Actively plan for your return
When planning time away from work, most people focus on getting organized for departure. Avoid undoing all that restoration by treating your return as something that needs to be managed in advance as well.
Factor in some triage
Don't just walk back into the office after a vacation without a plan of attack--unless you want to be steamrolled.
Your out-of-office response is your first line of defense
Your out-of -office autoreply needs to be straightforward (ditch the phrase "much-needed vacation," please), helpful, and honest--but not that honest.
Feeling especially brave? Skip the days of wading through email
The very thought of losing the contents of your inbox likely sends a chill down most spines, but some argue that a post-vacation email purge can be just the thing you need to get back on track without losing an entire day to email maintenance.
You try to be indispensable, but realizing you're not might make you a better employee
Vanderkam says planning for and returning from a vacation can be a good time for an adjustment of your professional outlook. We're all striving to be the go-to team member, but believing the company actually can't function without us can be damaging in the long run.
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#BestChamber practices: Clarkston Area Chamber (via Forbes): 5 Tips for Getting Back to Work After A Vacation
The vision of returning to the office after vacation and the reality usually have very little in common. While many of us expect to sit down at our desks after time away filled with boundless energy and restored creativity that will fuel new projects, what usually ends up happening is that we spend several scattered hours (or days) trying to process a deluge of emails and falling further behind on tasks that have built up in the interim.
How can you avoid the post-vacation crush and hang on to that refreshed glow?
Actively plan for your return
When planning time away from work, most people focus on getting organized for departure. Avoid undoing all that restoration by treating your return as something that needs to be managed in advance as well.
Factor in some triage
Don't just walk back into the office after a vacation without a plan of attack--unless you want to be steamrolled.
Your out-of-office response is your first line of defense
Your out-of -office autoreply needs to be straightforward (ditch the phrase "much-needed vacation," please), helpful, and honest--but not that honest.
Feeling especially brave? Skip the days of wading through email
The very thought of losing the contents of your inbox likely sends a chill down most spines, but some argue that a post-vacation email purge can be just the thing you need to get back on track without losing an entire day to email maintenance.
You try to be indispensable, but realizing you're not might make you a better employee
Vanderkam says planning for and returning from a vacation can be a good time for an adjustment of your professional outlook. We're all striving to be the go-to team member, but believing the company actually can't function without us can be damaging in the long run.
Kathryn Dill - Forbes Staff - Full Article Here
Rochester Regional Chamber Map
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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 2016 Community Map is available at the Rochester Regional Chamber today! Thanks 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 guide or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Oshkosh Chamber Seminar - Key Strategies to Drive Revenue at Your Next Trade Show
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Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory
The Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Krisann Durnford and 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.
TWO Masterminds to choose from! Marion and Carterville Mastermind Groups signups open!
Join a group of like-minded, forward-focusing individuals, working towards the common goals of growing ourselves, reaching our potential, and raising the bar on our leadership!
Experience the incredible energy that participants bring to this facilitated group setting. Masterminds can be an extremely powerful tool to take your thinking and actions (and therefore results) to the next level! Dive deep into leadership topics with supportive like-minded leaders and learners. Mastermind Groups offer a unique opportunity to learn from others’ perspectives and experiences; and safely share your individual challenges and opportunities.
The facilitator is Russell Williams, Certified Leadership and Personal Growth Coach, Speaker, and Teacher.
Leadership Marion is a development program for CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Managers, and All Potential Leaders coordinated by the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee.
Governor Eric Holcomb to Speak at 106th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently announced that, Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker at their 106th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, January 18th at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capitol Center located at 610 Wooster Rd, Winona Lake. Networking begins at 5pm with dinner being served at 6pm and Governor Holcomb taking the stage shortly after. Holcomb will be doing an interview/conversation style presentation with a moderator from the community.
Following the Governor’s portion of the evening, several awards will be given out to individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the community. These awards include, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Young Adult Professional of the Year, Business of the Year, Environment & Sustainability, Heath & Wellness in the Workplace, Making a Difference, Rising Star and the highly anticipated Man & Woman of the Year Awards.
Dinner will be a menu created by local chefs from Cerulean, Noa Noa, ONE TEN and Rua. Major event sponsors include, Parkview Warsaw, Grace College & Seminary, 1st Source Bank, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw Buick GMC and Wildman Business Group. Award sponsors include, 1st Source Bank, Times Union, Lake City Bank, KeyBank, PNC Bank, Old National Bank, Horizon Bank and Brian Peterson Group.
The entry fee for members of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is $70 per seat, the non-member rate is $100 per seat. Visit kchamber.com to register for the event or contact the Chamber at (574)267-6311.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in our community. For more information visit www.kchamber.com.
New SBA and KYPTAC HUBZone Pilot Program
120 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI 549014714
Featuring:
Russ Salzer, President
Russ is an accomplished business leader with over 25 years building marketing, sales and operational teams, and executing strategies to drive businesses to greater levels of profitability.
Complimentary workshop.
Space is limited to 20.
Interactive Workshop Topics:
- Purpose — setting show objectives
- Personnel — selecting the right reps
- Booth Design & Sales Process — closing the deal
- Pre-Show Marketing — leveraging all your platforms to drive booth attendance
- Follow-Up — ensuring this crucial step is not overlooked
Open registration until Jan 10, 2018
Event Pricing: Member Price: $0.00Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Resource Guide & Business Directory
The Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Guide & Business Directory is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Krisann Durnford and 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.
TWO Masterminds to choose from! Marion and Carterville Mastermind Groups signups open!
Grow yourself and make an impact on others! Mastermind Group signups beginning now for Marion and Carterville groups!
- The Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Carterville Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to host the first 2018 Mastermind Group on Fridays from 8:15 - 9:30 a.m., beginning January 12 and ending March 9 (9 weeks), at Irons in the Fire Event Center (above Crown Brew Coffee Co.) in downtown Carterville. This group is limited to the first 15 enrollments. The enrollment fee of $125 for Marion & Carterville Chamber members ($135 for non-Chamber) fee includes a book and is due before January 8. Register by clicking here. All registrations for Mastermind Groups are now handled by Russell Williams. Click here for the Carterville Mastermind Group flier.
- The Marion Chamber of Commerce will host the first 2018 Mastermind Group on Mondays from noon to 1:15 pm January 8 - March 12 (8 weeks with no meetings on MLK Jr. Day and Presidents' Day) at Heartland Regional Medical Center Classroom 1 (downstairs) except for February 26 when the group will meet in Classroom 2. This group is limited to the first 15 enrollments. The enrollment fee of $125 for Marion Chamber members ($135 for non-Chamber) fee includes a book and is due before January 8. Lunch and drinks provided complimentary of Heartland Regional Medical Center. Contact Russell Williams at 618-694-6586 or russell.williams@brehm.org to secure a seat or for more information. Register by clicking here. All registrations for Mastermind Groups are now handled by Russell Williams. Click here for the Marion Mastermind Group flier.
Join a group of like-minded, forward-focusing individuals, working towards the common goals of growing ourselves, reaching our potential, and raising the bar on our leadership!
Experience the incredible energy that participants bring to this facilitated group setting. Masterminds can be an extremely powerful tool to take your thinking and actions (and therefore results) to the next level! Dive deep into leadership topics with supportive like-minded leaders and learners. Mastermind Groups offer a unique opportunity to learn from others’ perspectives and experiences; and safely share your individual challenges and opportunities.
The facilitator is Russell Williams, Certified Leadership and Personal Growth Coach, Speaker, and Teacher.
Leadership Marion is a development program for CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Managers, and All Potential Leaders coordinated by the Marion Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee.
Governor Eric Holcomb to Speak at 106th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently announced that, Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker at their 106th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, January 18th at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capitol Center located at 610 Wooster Rd, Winona Lake. Networking begins at 5pm with dinner being served at 6pm and Governor Holcomb taking the stage shortly after. Holcomb will be doing an interview/conversation style presentation with a moderator from the community.
Following the Governor’s portion of the evening, several awards will be given out to individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the community. These awards include, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Young Adult Professional of the Year, Business of the Year, Environment & Sustainability, Heath & Wellness in the Workplace, Making a Difference, Rising Star and the highly anticipated Man & Woman of the Year Awards.
Dinner will be a menu created by local chefs from Cerulean, Noa Noa, ONE TEN and Rua. Major event sponsors include, Parkview Warsaw, Grace College & Seminary, 1st Source Bank, Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw Buick GMC and Wildman Business Group. Award sponsors include, 1st Source Bank, Times Union, Lake City Bank, KeyBank, PNC Bank, Old National Bank, Horizon Bank and Brian Peterson Group.
The entry fee for members of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is $70 per seat, the non-member rate is $100 per seat. Visit kchamber.com to register for the event or contact the Chamber at (574)267-6311.
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in our community. For more information visit www.kchamber.com.
New SBA and KYPTAC HUBZone Pilot Program
SBA recently designated Kentucky as one of 10 pilot programs in the U.S. to assist clients in a streamlined application process for HUBZone registration. This pilot program represents a partnership between the SBA Kentucky District Office and the Kentucky Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
Watch for information soon regarding webinars and seminars across Kentucky on the HUBZone program and its benefits to small businesses competing for government contracts.
For more information, contact Michael Ashcraft of the SBA - KY: Michael.Ashcraft
#BestChamber practices: Wytheville-Whyte-Bland Chamber - Survey your members - Take A Minute to Brag On Yourselves!
Lorie D. Cox
Associate Director
Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce
MEC state chamber tour coming to Natchez
The Mississippi Economic Council is coming to Natchez to connect with local business and community leaders as part of its annual tour around the state. Members of the state’s chamber of commerce will host a free lunch meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan.9 at the Hotel Vue. The public is invited to attend, but pre-registration is required at www.mec.ms (http://www.mec.ms) or by texting “MECTour” to 955-77.
MEC leaders will focus on economic development, job creation, business climate and transportation and infrastructure issues. The meeting will also discuss workforce success, healthy living and programs that make difference in the community.
Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Hudson said the chamber and Natchez Inc. team up to encourage MEC to visit the area each year.
“Those who attend like to be a part of the annual survey as well as learn about different concerns of the state,” Hudson said.
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, the tour has already made stops in Greenville, Starkville, Gulfport, Meridian and other cities across the state. Read more: Natchez Democrat
#BestChamber practices: Wytheville-Whyte-Bland Chamber - Survey your members - Take A Minute to Brag On Yourselves!
Hi all and Happy New Year to each and every one of you! We here at the Chamber are looking forward to an amazing 2018 full of opportunities to advocate and invest in you and your businesses!
To kick things off right, what’s better than the opportunity to brag a bit on ourselves here in Wythe and Bland Counties? Please take a minute and complete the survey (link below) through Blue Ridge Country magazine on the best of about everything Wythe and Bland has to offer this beautiful part of Virginia that we call home!
Again, we appreciate each of you and look forward to serving you in this brand new year!
Here’s the survey link for you to fill out as you wish!
Cheers,
Associate Director
Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce
MEC state chamber tour coming to Natchez
The Mississippi Economic Council is coming to Natchez to connect with local business and community leaders as part of its annual tour around the state. Members of the state’s chamber of commerce will host a free lunch meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan.9 at the Hotel Vue. The public is invited to attend, but pre-registration is required at www.mec.ms (http://www.mec.ms) or by texting “MECTour” to 955-77.
MEC leaders will focus on economic development, job creation, business climate and transportation and infrastructure issues. The meeting will also discuss workforce success, healthy living and programs that make difference in the community.
Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Hudson said the chamber and Natchez Inc. team up to encourage MEC to visit the area each year.
“Those who attend like to be a part of the annual survey as well as learn about different concerns of the state,” Hudson said.
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, the tour has already made stops in Greenville, Starkville, Gulfport, Meridian and other cities across the state. Read more: Natchez Democrat
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.
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