The Fort Wayne Medical Society, in conjunction with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, IPFW, Park Center, Parkview Health, Taylor University Fort Wayne and Tri-State Medical Group will present the next seminar in their four part series targeted to health care providers, business owners and legislators.
"An Overview of the Single Payer System" will take place on Wednesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber. The seminar will be presented by Keith Huffman, Esq. Light refreshments will be provided. To RSVP please contact Alice at the FW Medical Society at (260) 420-3714 or alice@fwms.org.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Real Men Needed to Help Community Children
Allen County Commissioner Bill Brown and dozens of local leaders are asking "Real Men" to join them and volunteer for the reading project called Real Men Read - a community effort to close the third grade reading achievement gap."Real Men" are needed to ensure that all Allen County third graders can read at grade level and have the tools they need to be successful in life. Real Men Read aims to help all third-graders, but particularly third-grade boys. Studies show that more than half of low-income third-grade boys in Allen County cannot read at grade level.
The goal of Real Men Read is to match one male volunteer with each third grade classroom in Fort Wayne Community Schools and East Allen County Schools. The volunteers will begin in the classrooms on March 12. Volunteers will visit their classroom once a month in March, April and May to read a book with the children and discuss the importance and fun of reading.
To volunteer or to learn about sponsoring books for the classes, visit LearnUnited.org or call Jamie Garwood at (260) 422-4776.
The Temptations to perform at the Embassy
Don't miss this opportunity to see a legendary group! One of the most successful acts to ever record for Motown Records, The Temptations will perform at the Embassy Theatre on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 7 p.m. The Temptations began their musical career in Detroit in the early sixties, and have had smash hits and sold-out shows across the world in their five-decade career span.
Tickets are on sale now at the Embassy box office, all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaser.com. Tickets are selling for $45.50, $37.50, and $27.50.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Mayor Tom Henry Gives State of The City Address
Today Chamber President & CEO Kris Foate introduced Mayor Tom Henry at the mayor's annual State of the City address. Mayor Tom Henry in his speech said officials will closely monitor the impact state budget legislation will have on the city's revenue stream this year. He added analysis will continue on how it will impact Fort Wayne's budget and what City services may have to be reduced or eliminated. He also referred to the pending federal stimulus package as a mechanism to put local people back to work and infuse some capital into Fort Wayne's economy.This was the first State of the City speech to take place at the Northeast Indiana Public Safety Academy and was co-sponsored by the Chamber and Alliance.
For a full transcript of the speech click here.
FWA Forecast: Clouds With a Silver Lining
Save the date for February 24. Learn the latest forecasts and trends in the airline industry with a very special luncheon seminar presented by nationally acclaimed aviation expert Michael Boyd.This presentation takes place at the Chamber on February 24 starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. This event is free to all Chamber members.
Register online at fwchamber.org. For more information contact Dave Young at (260) 747-4146, ext. 248 or dyoung@fwairport.com.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Get Cc'd Tomorrow
Find out what 150 professionals discovered last month - that Cc: me is THE place to connect with the Fort Wayne business community!Join the Chamber and other Fort Wayne professionals tomorrow evening from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple (216 E Washington Blvd.) to enjoy an evening of art, chocolate, and wine in a beautiful downtown setting as Cc: me takes place at Art Off Main.
Cc: me is a new after-work event designed to create opportunities for you to build lasting relationships with other Fort Wayne professionals and find out the latest business buzz without being bombarded with sales pitches. Not sure what true networking is or how to do it? Chamber "Connectors" will be present to help connect you to those you should meet and know.
The cost to attend is $5 for Chamber Members and $10 for Non-Members. For more information contact the Chamber at (260) 424-1435 or click here.
Graduate Retention Featured in National Webinar Today
The Chamber's Graduate Retention Program will be featured in a national online Webinar by Intern Bridge for the program's use of "Live, Learn & Intern." The Chamber's Live, Learn & Intern program gives interns a first hand look at the the local Fort Wayne area through exciting events such as Komets games, visits to Crazy Pinz, DeBrand Fine Chocolates and the Three Rivers Festival.
The Webinar airs today from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. For more information visit: http://www.internbridge.com/workshops/schoolsout.htm.
The Webinar airs today from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. For more information visit: http://www.internbridge.com/workshops/schoolsout.htm.
Worksite Wellness Awards Approaching
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is seeking entries for the 2009 Worksite Wellness Awards. The "Worksite Wellness: Building from the Top" conference will take place Thursday, March 12 at the Walb Student Union of IPFW. Award winners will be announced at the conference. The YMCA will be giving out three awards based on worksite size: Small (1-49 employees), medium (50-249 employees), and large (250+ employees). Award recipients will receive an engraved plaque, and will have the opportunity to present their worksite wellness program to guests at the conference.
The Worksite Wellness Awards raise awareness of the importance of successful workplace wellness programs and the positive impact they have on employees, and in turn, businesses. The application and assessment process will include ways to incorporate wellness in the workplace, and will benefit worksites at all stages of wellness development.
For additional information and entry forms contact Karen Tanner at (260) 918-2148 or karen_tanner@fwymca.org. The application fee of $25 will also give your worksite two tickets to the conference.
Completed assessments and fees must be turned in to the YMCA by Friday, February 20.
The Worksite Wellness Awards raise awareness of the importance of successful workplace wellness programs and the positive impact they have on employees, and in turn, businesses. The application and assessment process will include ways to incorporate wellness in the workplace, and will benefit worksites at all stages of wellness development.
For additional information and entry forms contact Karen Tanner at (260) 918-2148 or karen_tanner@fwymca.org. The application fee of $25 will also give your worksite two tickets to the conference.
Completed assessments and fees must be turned in to the YMCA by Friday, February 20.
Swinney Pavilion Wins State Award
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department was honored recently with the Outstanding Park Facility award for the new Swinney Japanese Pavilion in Swinney Park. The award was presented by the Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) at its annual state convention in January.The pavilion is an open-air structure seating 80 people, and is inspired by Japanese pagodas. The pavilion was constructed with materials meant to represent original Japanese architecture as well as survive harsh weather.
The original Japanese Pavilion was built in 1910 but removed from the park in 1966. The new pavilion serves the needs of families near a baseball diamond and playground in West Swinney.
Photo courtesy of Greg Bastin.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ivy Tech & IU Form Partnership
Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College announced today they are easing the pathway to a teaching career through transfer agreements that will allow Ivy Tech education students to transfer credits towards an IU degree.
These transfer agreements make it possible for students who complete an Associate of Science in Elementary Education at any of Ivy Tech’s 23 campuses to transfer credits earned that will count toward Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degrees offered at Indiana University campuses. IU President Michael McRobbie and Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder joined other campus leaders at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis this morning to celebrate the signing of the final agreement that will make system-wide transfer possible.
“Working together with four-year colleges and universities such as Indiana University will continue to ensure we meet the needs of the Indiana economy by providing a workforce that is ready for the jobs of the future,” said Snyder.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development listed elementary school teachers as one of its “Top 50 Hoosier Hot Jobs” in 2008. The department estimates a 12 percent increase in school teacher employment between 2006 and 2016.
The Elementary Education degree transfer agreement adds to other formal agreements that allow students to transfer credits earned in associate degree programs from Ivy Tech to apply toward bachelor’s degrees at Indiana University campuses throughout the state. Previous degree agreements include six liberal arts degrees as well as nursing and criminal justice.
These transfer agreements make it possible for students who complete an Associate of Science in Elementary Education at any of Ivy Tech’s 23 campuses to transfer credits earned that will count toward Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degrees offered at Indiana University campuses. IU President Michael McRobbie and Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder joined other campus leaders at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis this morning to celebrate the signing of the final agreement that will make system-wide transfer possible.
“Working together with four-year colleges and universities such as Indiana University will continue to ensure we meet the needs of the Indiana economy by providing a workforce that is ready for the jobs of the future,” said Snyder.
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development listed elementary school teachers as one of its “Top 50 Hoosier Hot Jobs” in 2008. The department estimates a 12 percent increase in school teacher employment between 2006 and 2016.
The Elementary Education degree transfer agreement adds to other formal agreements that allow students to transfer credits earned in associate degree programs from Ivy Tech to apply toward bachelor’s degrees at Indiana University campuses throughout the state. Previous degree agreements include six liberal arts degrees as well as nursing and criminal justice.
Medical Practices Attracted to Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is one of the best places in the country to open a medical practice. Fort Wayne ranked fourth in the latest rankings from BizEquity, a Pennsylvania-based firm that estimates small-business values. Business values are based on what they would be sold for in the open market, said Tom Taulli founder of BizEquity.
Taulli said 150 cities with populations exceeding 100,000 were evaluated for the study. Indianapolis ranked 15th.
BizEquity’s rankings consider revenue, number of employees, local economic environment and market share. The firm doesn’t consider medical practices valued at more than $10 million.
Taulli said 150 cities with populations exceeding 100,000 were evaluated for the study. Indianapolis ranked 15th.
BizEquity’s rankings consider revenue, number of employees, local economic environment and market share. The firm doesn’t consider medical practices valued at more than $10 million.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Parker Hannifin to Rehire Workers
Chamber member Parker Hannifin said today that it will rehire between 10 and 15 recently cut employees at its New Haven plant in the next two months.
The plant, which makes air conditioner components, got some orders after it decided last month to make the cuts, spokesman Jim Cartwright said Monday.
The job cuts were caused by the worst housing market since 1959, Cartwright said.
As orders for air conditioners rise with the temperature, the company traditionally has hired seasonal workers to help fill them. Those whose jobs were cut will get the first shot at seasonal jobs if Parker Hannifin creates them this year, Cartwright said.
About 400 hourly employees work at Parker Hannifin’s New Haven plant.
The plant, which makes air conditioner components, got some orders after it decided last month to make the cuts, spokesman Jim Cartwright said Monday.
The job cuts were caused by the worst housing market since 1959, Cartwright said.
As orders for air conditioners rise with the temperature, the company traditionally has hired seasonal workers to help fill them. Those whose jobs were cut will get the first shot at seasonal jobs if Parker Hannifin creates them this year, Cartwright said.
About 400 hourly employees work at Parker Hannifin’s New Haven plant.
2009 YLNI Leadership Institute Kicks Off
Congratulations to the 2009 YLNI Leadership Institute class. This year's group includes the Chamber's own Government & Community Affairs Manager, Joni Howell and former Chamber Communications Intern Khrista Beckmann. The Leadership Institute kicked off last Thursday with an event at Tower Bank lobby.
The Great Fort Wayne Cover Up
The Great Fort Wayne Cover Up is collecting new blankets for those in need of warmth this cold winter. The goal is to provide 1,000 blankets to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Blankets may be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce or the Rescue Mission.For questions, please contact (260) 483-1100. Thank you for helping keep all Fort Wayne residents warm this season.
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