Help Us
Respond to the Google Fiber for Communities RFI
Complete
survey by March 19
Help us
gauge community interest in and need for faster Internet service by responding
to an Interest Survey. Google recently issued a call for cities and towns across
the U.S. to be considered for a planned test of one-gigabit fiber optic
broadband service to between 50,000 and 500,000 homes. Our county is answering
the call, coordinating a regional response through Project Future. Google is
looking for local governments wiling to facilitate installation of a broadband
network with speeds averaging 100 times faster than those commonly available.
Hundreds of communities will be competing for Google’s attention. A portion of
the RFI focuses upon a community’s Internet needs and interests. The survey will
help gauge interest. Deadline to respond to the survey is March 19. Survey
results will be included in the response to Google.
SURVEY LINK
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Michiana Forty
Under 40 Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nomination
Deadline is April 14
Now through
April 14, The Chamber and the Young Professionals Network will be accepting
nominations for the Michiana Forty Under 40 Class of 2010, recognizing 40 young
leaders in the region under the age of 40 (by June 1). A recognition luncheon
will take place on Friday, June 4 to honor the Class of 2010. For nominating
criteria, a nomination form and luncheon info,
CLICK HERE. Thank
you to WorkOne Northern Indiana, Barnes & Thornburg, RSM McGladrey, the Greater
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and the South Bend Tribune for your support of this
program.
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Leadership
Program Accepting Applications for
2010/2011 Class
Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka, a program of The Chamber, is now accepting
applications
for its 2010/2011 Class. Leadership develops 21st century community
leaders. Participants gain a new perspective on their community through in-depth
examination facilitated by top community leaders. The goal of Leadership is for
the participants to recognize the leader within and commit to a life of personal
stewardship of the community.
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Participate in
Live a Difference Day Saturday, March 27
Leadership South
Bend/Mishawaka is presenting the 2nd annual Live a Difference Day
Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Make a difference in the lives of others
by volunteering with other Leadership alumni and program participants on
projects involving the American Cancer Society, Family and Children’s Center,
Northern Indiana Food Bank, Near Northwest Neighborhood and more.
DOWNLOAD FLIER
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Chamber Sets
Solutions for Business Success Series
April 23 kicks off The
Chamber’s Solutions for Business Success seminars, sponsored by 1st
Source Bank, a series of five educational seminars that offer solutions that
bolster business growth and success. The April 23 event will focus on creating
an environment of high motivation for peak performance. Attend one, several or
all of the sessions.
SEE 2010 SCHEDULE/REGISTER
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Receive Free
2010 South Bend/Mishawaka Visitors Guides
Visitors Guide
Can Now Be Viewed Online
Obtain your
free copies of the 2010 South Bend/Mishawaka Visitors Guides, produced by the
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), in partnership with
the South Bend Tribune, by stopping by the CVB/Chamber offices. All copies are
free. The guide can now be viewed online.
CLICK HERE
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Help Fund
School Board Candidate Campaigns
The
Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) will fund candidates’ and
issues-oriented campaigns on the local, county and state levels. The first
objective of the PAC is to fund the campaigns of candidates running for area
school boards based on recommendations offered by The Chamber’s School Board
Endorsement Committee.
READ MORE
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Nominations
Being Accepted for Indiana Companies
to Watch
The Small
Business Development Center reminds us that the 2010 Indiana Companies to Watch
awards program honors second-stage companies headquartered in the state of
Indiana. Nominations are being accepted through March 29. For criteria and a
nomination form,
CLICK HERE
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Receive Your
Copy of Report to Members-2009
You can be
assured that The Chamber is working for your business and the community. We
present the 2009 Report to Members for your review, providing you with quick
highlights that showcase the activities of The Chamber.
Click here
Updated Guide
to Membership Helpful to New Members and New Employees
The Chamber
has updated its Guide to Membership, an alphabetical at-a-glance look at the
benefits of Chamber membership. The guide is perfect for new member businesses
and new employees to existing member businesses.
Click here
Office Depot
Core List of Savings Updated
The Office
Depot program presented by The Chamber offers discounts on office supplies.
Click here to review the updated Core List of deeply discounted
items, some items discounted up to 80 percent.
Connect With
the President March 26
The Chamber
presents this program, sponsored by Select Health Network, as an opportunity to
receive updates from Chamber Interim President and CEO Paul Laskowski. It’s also
an opportunity to present issues of importance to your business.
More/To
Register
Help Everyone
in Our Community Be Counted: 2010 Census
By now, many
of your employees are receiving their 2010 Census forms. The Chamber encourages
you to post information letting your employees know the importance of them
completing and returning the forms. It’s important to our community politically
and economically that every person be counted. Please educate your workforce to
participate.
CORRECTION:
Area Businesses Among Best Places to Work in Indiana
Last week, The
Chamber recognized TCU for being named one of Indiana’s “Best Places to Work,”
according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. We regrettably and mistakenly
omitted three other member businesses. They are: Centier Bank, Crowe Horwath and
Krieg DeVault LLP. The recognition is based on the organizations’ strong
workplace environment that values employees.
