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Sturgis Area Chamber ready to revitalize downtown
The Sturgis Area Chamber is forming a committee for anyone wanting to take part in revitalizing downtown. Learn more in this article from the Meade County Times-Tribune.
Rapid City Young Professionals learn how to dress to impress
Colleges and post graduate programs can help students prepare for the professional working world, but many don't teach one important skill: how to dress professionally. The Rapid City Chamber's Young Professionals group tackled the issue at a recent event, with models showing off acceptable attire. Click here to learn more from the Rapid City Journal.
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Quad Cities Chamber forms two PACs
With campaign finance laws different in Illinois and Iowa, the Quad Cities Chamber has created two separate political action committees- one for each state. Learn more in this article in the Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus.
Wall Street Journal calls Decorah "best place to retire"
Decorah is getting national attention as a great place to retire. In a Wall Street Journal article, "Retire Here, Not There: Iowa," Decorah is one of four Iowa communities profiled, along with Ames, Des Moines and Waterloo. Click here to read the article, as posted in Smart Money.
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Will small businesses in Fremont struggle with new citizen status law? According to Ron Tillery of the Fremont Chamber, many of the larger companies in town are already using the E-Verify database to check citizen status of potential hires. But will it be difficult for some of the smaller businesses to use? Read this article to learn more from New England Cable News. Nebraska achieves top ranking for tax climate If a business is looking for a state with the lowest tax burden, or a place to put a call center or headquarters, where should they go? According to the Tax Foundation, Nebraska is the best state. Click here to learn more from the Lincoln Journal-Star. |
Bismarck-Mandan business see more competition
Another sign the economy in North Dakota is healthy: the increase in competition between companies. While the oil boom gets a lot of credit, some believe North Dakota is doing well across the board. Click here to read more from the Bismark Tribune.
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Marshall Chamber makes sports complex pitch at Capitol
How does your chamber take the lead on public policy issues? Cal Brink, executive director of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, made the trip to the Capitol last week to advocate for a sports complex for Marshall. Click here to learn more in the Marshall Independent.
The prairie's new rising economy- art
The southwest prairie of Minnesota is seeing an economic boost from an unlikely sector- the art community. Small rural towns throughout the southwest part of the state are seeing a resurgence in art. Learn more in this article from MPR.
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Ohio Chamber highlights benefits of oil industry in state
What type of impact can oil and gas development have on a state? Take a look at Ohio, where a recent 80 page report was created. Learn more about the study, and the impact oil and gas have on the state, in this article.
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