Gearing up for 2008 Awards

IACCE is gearing up for the 2008 awards season.  Know someone who should be nominated for the Chamber executive of the year award (Brann Award)...  nominate them!  Have you been in the industry for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35+ years?  Let us know at info@iacce.org.  IACCE also has an Accreditation process for chamber executives and staff.  Consider being part of the IACCE awards season and apply! 

For more information about IACCE's awards: http://www.iacce.org/cm_Awards.php

In 2007, Six chamber executives earned the IACCE Accreditation and were awarded their certificates and pins.  Will you be one in 2008?  Apply today!  http://www.iacce.org/cm_Accreditation.php

The six who were awarded their ACE in 2007 were Ginny Fanning (Jacksonville), Lynne Schneider (Buffalo Grove), Kim Schilf (Lincoln Park), James Uszler (Mt. Prospect), Sally Rutledge-Ott (Aurora) and Peg Kenyon (Aurora). 

6 Weeks Until Fall Conference...  REGISTER TODAY!

IACCE Fall Conference is only 2 months away and registrations are flying in!  We are so excited to have Cathi Hight, Bob Harris and a variety of experts and sponsors as IACCE...  Rolls Out the Red Carpet in Decatur, IL. 

The Decatur Chamber has been working dilligently to prepare for chambers across the state to visit their city.  They have events planned that will be award winning!  Meals to make any star jealous.  And entertainment that will amaze everyone.  Be part of this year's annual

Download the registration flyer and agenda:  Registration forms for the Fall Conference 2008 are here! 

More information about these sessions or Fall Conference in general, visit:  http://www.iacce.org/FC2008.php

Scholarships

ACCE's scholarship deadline has past, but IACCE is now accepting applications for the 2008 Fall Conference until October 3!   Make plans to join us and download the 2008 Scholarship forms today! 

IACCE Partners with WACE for Webinars for 2008!

Download the registration and information form here!  IACCE has partnered with the Western Association of Chamber Executives to offer IACCE members webinars at the WACE price.  Click here to learn more or to register, visit their registration page.

Chairman Change Up

On June 26, 2008, IACCE Chairman Michael Malone of the McLean County Chamber, stepped down from chairman of the IACCE board as he gets ready to move to another chamber in TN.  We wish him the best and welcome the new 2008 - 2009 IACCE chair, Lynne Schneider.  Lynne is currently the chair-elect of the board and will fullfill Mike's unfinished 2008 term and complete her full 2009 term.  Lynne is with the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. 

• Read Malone's out going chairman's message and Schneider's welcome chairman's message here. 
• View the IACCE Board of Directors

NEW Web Forum and Resource Center Login

IACCE continues to update their Web Forum and Resource Center.  The example center is under the resource section of IACCE.org and the web forum can be accessed on the main header above.  Both are password protected member only sections.  Can't remember your login and password?  Password and login can be accessed by e-mailing IACCE's staff if you are a member in good standing.

Oppose Con-Con?

Has your chamber come out against the Con-Con?  Let IACCE know by e-mailing Liz@iacce.org. The Government Affairs division is discussing the impact the Constitutional Convention would have on chambers and business.  Read more at http://www.iacce.org/governmentaffairsdivision.php. 

2008 Conference Dates Announced and Dates to Remember!

WILL YOU BE THERE?  IACCE announces the rest of the 2008 Line Up! 

• November 5 - 7:  Fall Conference - Decatur
• November 5 - 6:  Annual Silent Auction - Decatur
• November 6:  Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation - Decatur

Are you a member?  Flaunt it!!  IACCE Member Web Sticker 2008

IACCE has a new web sticker for our members to use in their newsletter or on their web sites! 

Download here!

Right click the picture and "save as."

New Publication - What is a Chamber of Commerce

IACCE has a new publication!  Download the "What is a Chamber of Commerce" Publication today! Special thank you to the Communication Committee for their hard work!

Articles, Articles EVERYWHERE! 

Did you miss one of IACCE's articles?  Visit http://www.iacce.org/cm_extra.php.