Chambers of Commerce

In addition to major sessions' focal points above, representatives from many agencies and organizations related to human services, utilities, tourism and recreation, economic development, and the Chamber of Commerce were located in breakout rooms providing information and demonstrations to visitors ...

FORT SMITH (KFSM) -- The Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for the annual Business & Career Expo next week. 5NEWS Anchor Laura Simon sits down with Tonya Sarlls to discuss the event. The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Business & Career Expo is an opportunity for ...

Bob Upton, of Revere Beach.com, thought he would only head up the Revere Chamber of Commerce for a couple of months. Well that was two years ago, and now the Chamber had found the perfect person to lead the Chamber into the future. Winthrop's Wendy Millar-Page, the new executive director, is no ...

COLUMBUS (WCMH) - A proposed LGBTQ anti-discrimination bill is being supported by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. “The business community stands firmly behind supporting this legislation,” said vice president of government relations for the Chamber Holly Gross. She said House Bill 160, ...

The four areas the chamber takes responsibility for during the Nationals is helping house visitors, parking at Youngs Park, the Nationals Parade, and the shuttles transports. Executive Director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Hannah VanderVeer tells KNIA/KRLS News the Knoxville Nationals is a ...

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations form the public for Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year. Nominations will be accepted through May 14 and nomination forms can be found online at www.warrensburgchamber.com. This is the 39th year the chamber has recognized ...

The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce has created a new mobile app for businesses, residents and visitors in the area. The main goals of the app, according to a news release, are to promote local businesses with featured articles, images/videos, digital loyalty cards and more; create a digital ...

VILLAGE OF HARTLAND - The chamber of commerce is moving from its current space at 116 W. Capitol Drive to a new location at 303 Cottonwood Ave. "We just needed a little bit bigger space and something more productive for when we hold events," said Chamber President Lynn Minturn. The move is ...

The Chamber of Commerce is always working on providing important information regarding legislation that pertains to Chamber members at the national, state and local level. Many small businesses don't have the time or resources to keep track of all the legislation that affects the running of their ...

The chamber of commerce in Jackson Co. says the name change is directly tied to the new Google Data Center, which help put them on the map. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. “When that announcement was made, people all over the world searched for Jackson County, Alabama.” said chamber president ...

Other area chambers of commerce do not appear to have named cannabis entrepreneurs to their boards. The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, however, has conducted a cannabis business workshop, and the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce expressed support for Proposition 64.

The school levy, the Spring Street roundabout and a recent land bank purchase on Cady Mountain were all touched on at the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce lunch on April 17. Speakers at the event were San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz, Town Administrator Duncan ...

“With the support of partners like our Chambers of Commerce, Florida has set an example to the rest of the country on how government should create an environment for businesses small and large to thrive. That is exactly what I am going to do in D.C., and I appreciate the support of our national, state, and ...

Audience members at the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum Tuesday met seven candidates who are vying for the U.S. House of Representatives District 3 race: Dr. Ayne Amjad, Paul Davis, Marty Gearheart, Shirley Love, Conrad Lucas, Carol Miller and Rupie Phillips.

“During her time as executive director of the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, membership has grown steadily because of her leadership. In her role as executive director, Melinda has advocated for the businesses and citizens of Butts County, and will undoubtedly continue to be a positive force in ...

TAPinto Nutley is proud to be a sponsor of the Nutley Chamber of Commerce 5K (May 6), Nutley Relay for Life (May 18), Rock Hunger at the Old Canal Inn (June 22), Nutley Family Service Bureau Garden Party (Sept.9), Santa's Arrival (Nov. 23), and the 41st Annual Nutley St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 2, ...

(WLUC) - Baraga County Chamber of Commerce held an open house. Their hope is to attract new members and educate the public about all the chamber does. The chamber has several events planned for this year. One new event is a garden tour Friday, July 27. The annual Golf Tournament is July 21.

But in this case, because low-wage workers are the ones who will be harmed, the Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge. The group has now released an entire report on this topic, arguing that worker centers are “Union Front Groups” and should be subject to the same level of regulation that unions ...

After three chambers of commerce teamed up for the Ellis County Fair and Rodeo, the Waxahachie and Midlothian chamber presidents realized a continued ... With all the organizations do, Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce President Sandy King recognized, “Sometimes burn out can be easy for us.

Santa Maria City Council, Chamber of Commerce consider economic impact of Diablo Canyon plant closure ... estimated 20 to 25 percent of them live in northern Santa Barbara County with a combined average annual salary of $157,000, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Glenn Morris said.

The 21st annual Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was postponed after rain flooded the Valley Grande Golf Course last week. The tournament was moved to Wednesday, April 25, and Chamber executive director Sheryl Smedley said things are moving along and she is ...

Well our weather is finally starting to improve and get back to more seasonable conditions after a week-long stretch of unseasonably cool/chilly conditions and some rain and even a little snow. For the remainder of the weekend into the start of next week, our weather will feature cold nights/early mornings, ...

The Abilene Chamber of Commerce will conduct its Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. The awards for "Small Business of the Year," "New Business of the Year," "Family Owned Business of the Year," "Small Business ...

“We are excited to host a job fair closer to our WVU Parkersburg Jackson County Center and to work with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to bring their local employers and residents together,” said Jennifer Randolph, director of Career Services at WVU Parkersburg. “This job fair is also just two ...

The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce has named a scholarship in honor of Ridgefield resident and business owner Joseph Anthony Strilowich, who died in October 2017. The $500 scholarship will be offered to a graduate of Ridgefield High School who is going into the military or the hospitality industry.

Hide caption. The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce recently honored seven area businesses and a couple who have donated their time to support the Carroll County Fair during the chamber's recent annual banquet at Atwood Yacht Club. Pictured, from left: chamber Executive Director Amy Rutledge, ...

Attorney Lark Jones, right, known to many for his decades of service at the top level of North Augusta's government, shares a laugh Friday evening with Sen. Tom Young, left, and Rep. Bill Hixon, after Jones was named as "Citizen of the Year" at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting ...

[b11]il marshall chamber open house-vo off top the chamber of commerce in marshall, illinois has just completed their big project. the group re-did the inside of the building.. giving the walls fresh paint.. and making space for new businesses. the building was built in the 18-hundreds. it housed city hall and ...

As the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce expands its role in economic development, a large part of that is recruiting companies to do business in Stillwater. The Chamber took a big step forward Friday by breaking ground on an industrial park located just south of Airport Road and east of Highway 177.

—The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Expo Trade Show on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at Fig at Courtney's House, located at 311 6th Street, across from the Templeton Park Pool. This event, which is free and open to the public, gives residents a chance to ...

The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Tips Club will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. April 18 at the Schoenbrunn Conference Center, 143 Garland Drive SW, New Philadelphia. Networking leader Pete Butler of the Schauer Group will lead the meeting, which will address organized lead mining and ...

The Bayonne Chamber of Commerce honored three people and a supermarket chain for their service to the city at its fourth annual Peninsula Gala at the Bayonne Golf Club on March 22. Peter Daniels, chief operating officer at CarePoint Health, which was a major sponsor of the event, lauded the honorees ...

The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Megan Day has been named executive director. Day succeeds Jennifer Welter in that position. Day is a Stoneham resident; she has served as the manager for communications, data and reporting at Boston Cares. She has also ...

The Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual awards ceremony next week, and the theme is new beginnings. But that theme will extend beyond just the ceremony. The chamber is planning a number of changes, which may include a new name and a new location. GCAACC ...

HUNTSVILLE – Governor Kay Ivey is delivering the keynote address at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber's 2018 Alabama Update. Prior to her remarks, she will sign HB 175, the Education Trust Fund Budget, and SB 212, which establishes the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.

Jim Corcoran, the president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, will be leaving the chamber by July 1, according to a chamber news release. Corcoran has been with the chamber since 2010 and played an integral role in the chamber's growth and success during his eight-year tenure ...

... Transportation · Government · Business · Development · Education · Dining · THINGS TO DO · Arts & Entertainment · Latest Edition · About · OUR TEAM · CAREERS · COMMUNITIES · ADVERTISE · CONTACT · PRINTING. New Executive Director Cathy Hoover plans for Westlake Chamber of Commerce ...

As different as chambers of commerce can be across the country, you'll find their “member benefits” to be quite similar. ... Since being a chamber of commerce member makes your business more desirable to consumers, why not advertise the fact you are a member by displaying your member certificate and ...

If you're like me, you may feel as though you just don't have time to attend weekly meetings for an organization. Our business lives have a way of consuming us to the point of occupying every minute of our day! Let me tell you a few reasons why I decided to make a change and begin attending our weekly ...

Business After Hours is the premier networking event for business professionals. This program gives individuals the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses.It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts ...

Fort Smith (KFSM) -- The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce is giving members a chance to learn how to handle an active shooter situation. Tonya Sarlls, with the Chamber sits down with 5News Anchor Daren Bobb to talk about the class and how you can get involved. The Active Shooter ...

The McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce held its annual Member's Choice and Azalea Awards dinner and auction Friday night at Blue Lake Casino. The Azalea Award, given since 2001 to McKinleyville community members who have a history of service, was presented to Kenny and Cathy Richards, who ...

Local business leaders were honored during the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce's ninth annual Person of the Year Awards Dinner, held March 16 at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa. The event included dinner, auctions and more. It's the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce's largest fundraiser of the year.

... Leading Tomorrow”, speaker Gayle Manchin, the former secretary for the state Department of Education and the Arts, spoke about how chambers of commerce are so critical to communities. ... Following Manchin's speech, B-U Chamber of Commerce past president Robbie Skinner presented the awards.

Barb's Barber Shop was named Thursday night as the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, the plaque now a permanent reminder of what Mucher called “a great honor.” Representatives from the Chamber called Mucher's shop “a fixture in downtown Warsaw since 2014,” and said that her ...

SODUS – Catherine “Kitty” Kelly recently was named citizen of the year by the Sodus Chamber of Commerce. The Village of Sodus will receive the Milestone Award in honor of its 100 years as an incorporated village. The chamber also selected Dan DeMarree as the agribusiness recipient. The awards ...

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB) - It was far from a unanimous decision. Councilman Weldon Hurt, and Councilwoman Donna Albus, who voted "Absolutely not" were in opposition of the nearly $50 thousand performance audit of the Chamber of Commerce, Cultural Affairs Committee, and Convention and Visitor's ...

The 33rd College & Technical Fair, sponsored by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce and Somerset County Foundation, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 5 at the 28th Military Police Company Armory, Friedens. Representatives from a variety of colleges, trade schools and organizations, technical ...

From left, Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce President John Meehan, David Curry, Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award recipient Betty Hopkins and Chamber Executive Director Angie Thomas pose for a photo after Hopkins received her award during Thursday night's awards banquet at the Sedalia ...

As the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce prepares for the sixth annual Sun Festival to be held between June 1 and June 9, the window has opened for the Sun Festival Art Contest to find the perfect artistic design for this year's Sun Festival T-shirts and advertising. “We just started the contest and ...