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December 2010
Shawnee Chamber Names Top Volunteers
by Sara Shepherd, Shawnee Dispatch
The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce recognized its top volunteers this week at its annual holiday and volunteer appreciation luncheon. |
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December 2010
Shawnee Chamber Announces Shawnee Tomorrow 2011 Leadership Class
The class is comprised of 12 individuals who live and/or work in the Shawnee area. The corporate sponsor for the 2011 Shawnee Tomorrow program is The Sweet Life Rosehill. |
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November 2010
Development-ready sites and creative funding priority to build Shawnee economy
by Sara Shepherd, Shawnee Dispatch
Shawnee must offer development-ready sites and consider creative funding sources in its quest to increase economic development, a panel of community and business leaders agreed last week. About 45 people gathered Oct. 27 for an economic development summit organized by the city and the chamber of commerce. |
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November 2010
Shawnee discusses economic development
by Jessica Marshall, Sun Publications
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and the city of Shawnee hosted the 2010 Economic Development Summit on Oct. 27. During the summit, facilitated by Lyle Butler, president and chief executive officer of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, business and community leaders met to discuss, refine and prioritize the city’s economic development strategies for the future. |
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October 2010
Eco-friendly expo puts green in limelight
by Sara Shepherd, Shawnee Dispatch
The number of “eco booths,” where vendors highlight environmentally friendly practices or products, doubled from last year, according to Shawnee Chamber of Commerce officials. |
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October 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Hosts the Annual 2010 Business Expo
The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Expo will be Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive. The event is free to the community, and families are encouraged to attend. |
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October 2010
Mary Taylor Takes on New Role at the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
Mary Taylor was recently promoted to senior vice president, as of September 1, 2010, at the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. |
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October 2010
Shawnee Leadership Program Seeks Participants
Community-minded citizens with a leadership drive are encouraged to apply to the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 leadership program, Shawnee Tomorrow. |
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August 2010
Kansas grabs No. 3 ranking in "Top Deals & Hot Markets" report
The annual ranking by Southern Business & Development magazine examines 17 Southern states on their business recruitment and retention projects that create and/or retain jobs and capital investment and then ranks them by points per million residents.
by Kansas Department of Commerce
View the complete report. |
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July 2010
Shawnee ranks # 17 in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2010 list
Shawnee among small cities that boast plenty of jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other features that make a town great for raising a family.
by Money Magazine
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June 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and Bob Regnier of Bank of Blue Valley Host CEO Roundtable
Area CEO’S Gather to Exchange Information, Ideas and Insights on the Business World.
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June 2010
Shawnee Tomorrow Leadership Program Hosts Graduation Luncheon for 2010 Class
The graduation marks the end of a five-month leadership experience.
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June 2010
Chamber awards scholarship
by Shawnee Dispatch
The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce awarded its annual Betty Charlton Scholarships for 2010 to Chloe Annissa Stacy, recent graduate of Mill Valley High School, and Alec Spencer Britt, a recent graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. |
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May 2010
Joining Local Chambers Can Provide a Big Boost
by Julie Bennett, Wall Street Journal
Publicizing your Chamber membership can be a key to customer loyalty. |
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April 2010
Shawnee Named a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation
The Tree City USA designation is given to cities meeting four standards. These include a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.
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February 2010
New study shows chamber of commerce members offer safer bet when it comes to business credit risk
by American Chamber of Commerce Executives
The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) today announced the publication of a new study detailing the credit scores and payment behavior of ten local chambers of commerce across the United States, comparing their member businesses with other regional, state and national business averages. |
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February 2010
Shawnee Receives an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting |
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February 2010
Congratulations to Fun Services, honored in KC Small Business' 25 Under 25® Program
A panel of judges reviewed applicants and selected honorees based on financial stability, ability to overcome obstacles/adversity/challenges, community involvement/ service, distinguishing or defining characteristics/qualities, and company vision.
Fun Services will be honored, along with 24 other successful KC area business owners, at the 9th Annual 25 Under 25 Awards,
Feb. 27. Details & tickets. |
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February 2010
Shawnee Chamber honors citizens
by Jessica Marshall, Sun Publications |
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February 2010
Mayor's State of the City address at the February Chamber luncheon |
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February 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Offers Scholarship
Applications for the
Betty Charlton Scholarship Fund for high school seniors are due March 31. View eligibility criteria and the Scholarship Fund application. |
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February 2010
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce 2009 Annual Dinner, An Evening of Good Fortune |
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January 2010
Earthquake Relief Assistance
Chairman of the Board Tim Harmon, Harmon Construction, Inc., encourages Haiti earthquake relief assistance. Find out how you can help through these organizations:
Global Orphan Project
Salvation Army
Red Cross |
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January 2010
AG: Work continues on consumer fraud
by Caroline Boyer, Shawnee Dispatch
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six spread this message as he spoke Jan. 13 at the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon, describing how the office has worked for Kansas residents in the past two years.
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January 2010
Good Fortune: Chamber prepares for annual dinner
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