TCCE ICE Institute for Continuing Education March 5-7
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TCCE ICE Institute for Continuing Education March 5-7
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March 5, 2017 - March 7, 2017
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Event Description:
TCCE ICE (Institute for Continuing Education)
For Graduates of TCCE Institute
Sunday, March 5th
4:00-6:30pm- Check in & Registration
Doubletree Murfreesboro (615/895-5555)
6:30-Reception at the Hotel Restaurant.
Monday, March 6th
7:15am- Breakfast at the Doubletree
Welcome, Melinda Shepard, Institute Chairman. Sponsors recognized.
After breakfast, we will drive to campus for classes.
8:30-10:00am - Session I
Business & Aerospace Bldg. MTSU Campus
Membership Trends and Retention Strategies
Mark Field, Knoxville Area Chamber-Moderator
What are the latest ideas to stay relevant with programming and events?
Retention strategies and using data to succeed.
10:00-10:15am Break
10:15-10:45am - Session II
Leadership Programs
Local chamber executives will share current programs/activities offered to further leadership skills both inside and outside the workplace. Find out what programs are working best in different parts of the state. Ryan Porter, Jackson Chamber of Commerce, Moderator Kimberly Lynn, Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Vanessa Bennett, Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce
11:45am-1:00pm Lunch (included)
Lunch will be catered into the Business Building.
1:00-2:30pm - Session III
Workforce Development Strategies – How does your region recruit and retain a qualified workforce? Learn strategies that are enhancing economic stability and prosperity by training your area’s workers. Miles Burdine, Kingsport Area Chamber, Moderator Terri Brahms, Pellisippi State Community College Charlie Koon, Director of Workforce and Economic Development, Workforce Essentials, Inc. Beth Duffield, Rutherford County Chamber
2:30-2:45pm Break
2:45-4:00pm - Session IV
Events, Festivals and Sponsorships
What makes a Chamber event successful? How do you recruit sponsors and generate excess revenue? Learn tips from the bestof-the-best and see how to make any event, big or small, a success. Bob Feagins, Kingsport Area Chamber, Rob Preston, Athens Area Chamber, Margot Fosnes, Robertson County Chamber
6:30pm Dinner (included) –
Reception and Dinner in Hotel Restaurant
Tuesday, March 7th
7:15am- Breakfast- Doubletree Hotel
8:30-10:00am-Session V
Member Engagement
What percentage of your Chamber’s membership is fully engaged? How do you add value and boost member engagement? Learn how other chambers are engaging members through events, meeting, enewsletters, social media and more! Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership, Rebecca Ozols, Director of Business Engagement, Williamson, Inc.
10:00-10:15am – Break
10:15-11:00am - Session VI
Best Practices Discussion & Questions
Chamber executives will lead a discussion on best practices in this session. This is an interactive session to discuss ideas along with 2nd year students. This is a great time for discussion on different topics. Also Information on ACCE and US Chamber and the benefits of joining along with information on how to apply for Chamber of the Year and CCE designation. Margot Fosnes, Robertson County Chamber Miles Burdine, Kingsport Area Chamber Mark Field, Knoxville Chamber Kyle Spurgeon, Jackson Chamber Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership
11:00-11:45am - Session VII
45 ideas in 45 minutes
All classes will combine for this last session. Just bring 3 successful "chamber ideas." The idea suggester will offer some quick details and the class will have a brief discussion. Before the class ends, participants will select a "Best Idea" winner who will receive a prize and recognition.
12:15pm - Graduation Lunch
Doubletree Hotel - Graduation lunch for all classes. (Driving from campus to the Doubletree Hotel for lunch and dismissal after lunch) Those completing the second year of Tennessee Institute will be recognized and certificates will be distributed. Melinda Shepard, TCCE Vice President, Clarksville Area Chamber Executive Director will give the keynote
Kyle Spurgeon, Jackson Chamber & Chair of Institute 2015 will give the keynote.
For Graduates of TCCE Institute
Sunday, March 5th
4:00-6:30pm- Check in & Registration
Doubletree Murfreesboro (615/895-5555)
6:30-Reception at the Hotel Restaurant.
Monday, March 6th
7:15am- Breakfast at the Doubletree
Welcome, Melinda Shepard, Institute Chairman. Sponsors recognized.
After breakfast, we will drive to campus for classes.
8:30-10:00am - Session I
Business & Aerospace Bldg. MTSU Campus
Membership Trends and Retention Strategies
Mark Field, Knoxville Area Chamber-Moderator
What are the latest ideas to stay relevant with programming and events?
Retention strategies and using data to succeed.
10:00-10:15am Break
10:15-10:45am - Session II
Leadership Programs
Local chamber executives will share current programs/activities offered to further leadership skills both inside and outside the workplace. Find out what programs are working best in different parts of the state. Ryan Porter, Jackson Chamber of Commerce, Moderator Kimberly Lynn, Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Vanessa Bennett, Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce
11:45am-1:00pm Lunch (included)
Lunch will be catered into the Business Building.
1:00-2:30pm - Session III
Workforce Development Strategies – How does your region recruit and retain a qualified workforce? Learn strategies that are enhancing economic stability and prosperity by training your area’s workers. Miles Burdine, Kingsport Area Chamber, Moderator Terri Brahms, Pellisippi State Community College Charlie Koon, Director of Workforce and Economic Development, Workforce Essentials, Inc. Beth Duffield, Rutherford County Chamber
2:30-2:45pm Break
2:45-4:00pm - Session IV
Events, Festivals and Sponsorships
What makes a Chamber event successful? How do you recruit sponsors and generate excess revenue? Learn tips from the bestof-the-best and see how to make any event, big or small, a success. Bob Feagins, Kingsport Area Chamber, Rob Preston, Athens Area Chamber, Margot Fosnes, Robertson County Chamber
6:30pm Dinner (included) –
Reception and Dinner in Hotel Restaurant
Tuesday, March 7th
7:15am- Breakfast- Doubletree Hotel
8:30-10:00am-Session V
Member Engagement
What percentage of your Chamber’s membership is fully engaged? How do you add value and boost member engagement? Learn how other chambers are engaging members through events, meeting, enewsletters, social media and more! Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership, Rebecca Ozols, Director of Business Engagement, Williamson, Inc.
10:00-10:15am – Break
10:15-11:00am - Session VI
Best Practices Discussion & Questions
Chamber executives will lead a discussion on best practices in this session. This is an interactive session to discuss ideas along with 2nd year students. This is a great time for discussion on different topics. Also Information on ACCE and US Chamber and the benefits of joining along with information on how to apply for Chamber of the Year and CCE designation. Margot Fosnes, Robertson County Chamber Miles Burdine, Kingsport Area Chamber Mark Field, Knoxville Chamber Kyle Spurgeon, Jackson Chamber Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership
11:00-11:45am - Session VII
45 ideas in 45 minutes
All classes will combine for this last session. Just bring 3 successful "chamber ideas." The idea suggester will offer some quick details and the class will have a brief discussion. Before the class ends, participants will select a "Best Idea" winner who will receive a prize and recognition.
12:15pm - Graduation Lunch
Doubletree Hotel - Graduation lunch for all classes. (Driving from campus to the Doubletree Hotel for lunch and dismissal after lunch) Those completing the second year of Tennessee Institute will be recognized and certificates will be distributed. Melinda Shepard, TCCE Vice President, Clarksville Area Chamber Executive Director will give the keynote
Kyle Spurgeon, Jackson Chamber & Chair of Institute 2015 will give the keynote.
