Tag: chamber

Alliance now NEKY Chamber of Commerce

Feb. 19—ASHLAND — Ashland Alliance has changed its name and has a redefined purpose. Say hello to the Northeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. As it has since 1887, the organization will serve as the chamber of commerce for Boyd and Greenup Counties, but it is no longer the regional economic development partnership for the City […]

Chamber of Commerce tour highlights economic development in Willmar, Minnesota

Feb. 16—WILLMAR — Willmar business leaders showcased development in the city during a recent tour for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development staff. The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kandiyohi County Economic Development , hosted guests from the state agency, including Commissioner Matt Varilek. The Feb. 2 tour highlighted business, […]

US House Foreign Affairs chairman see weeks before chamber considers Ukraine aid

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Friday he does not expect the Republican-led chamber will consider President Joe Biden‘s request for billions of dollars more aid for Ukraine before mid-March, after it passes broader spending bills. “I don’t want to speak for […]

Bust of New Bedford abolitionist unveiled in Senate chamber

Nearly 130 years after his passing, famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass made history once again. On his chosen birthday of Feb. 14, a bust of Douglass was unveiled in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber. In the Senate chamber where Douglass delivered his passionate anti-slavery speeches, his bust became the first added in more than 125 years — […]

Chamber considers Stop Hopper letter of support, some elected officials disagree

Feb. 10—Rabbittransit is seeking grant funding to support its charitable organization rabbitcares. The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce is considering submitting a letter of support for the rabbitcares grant application to the 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation. Locally, the nonprofit runs Stop Hopper, a microtransit service offering on-demand transportation in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder […]

Missouri-based business joins chamber

Feb. 7—HENDERSON — Penmac Staffing, an employment agency headquartered in Missouri, now calls Henderson home — sort of. It joined the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, and in doing so “crossed the border,” President Sandra Wilkerson joked. Yesterday, area manager Jessica Harville cut the ribbon at the HVCC office. As an employment agency, Penmac offers information […]

Argentina lower chamber approves Milei’s ‘omnibus’ reform bill

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s lower chamber of deputies gave overall approval to libertarian President Javier Milei‘s sweeping “omnibus” reform bill in a vote on Friday after days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Senate. The controversial reform package was approved on a vote of 144 votes in favor, and […]

Chamber, BoD readying for annual banquet on Feb. 9

Jan. 29—The Greenville Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville Board of Development are ready to celebrate another year with their annual banquet slated for Feb. 9 at Innovation First International. And with “Welcome to Gilley’s” as a theme, Chamber president and CEO Shelley Corrales has already confirmed one key bit of information; there will be […]