Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce

Do you know about the new BOI reporting that must be completed by 1/1/25 for certain existing businesses and within 90 days of starting a new business in 2024? Effective January 1, 2025, businesses may be required to disclose information regarding their beneficial owners to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This requirement is being implemented under the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) passed by Congress in 2021. Complying is a very simple process and can be completed by visiting https://lnkd.in/e4zShHzk ?You must report information for each shareholder.

Congratulations, Ivy Tech Community College - Richmond!

Exciting news for our Indiana business community! Don't miss out on the Futurecast: Richmond event featuring speakers Chad Ham, Kyle Anderson, Marina Niessner, and Oi Lin Cheung. They’ll be diving into national, state, and local economic forecasts for the coming year. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow leaders! Follow this link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gD2vP65Z The event is co-hosted by the East Regional Chapter of the Alumni Association, the IU East Business and Economic Research Center, the IU East School of Business and Economics, the Indiana Business Research Center, and the IU Kelley School of Business. #FuturecastRichmond #EconomicForecast #IndianaLeadership #WCACC

10/3/24 - The Chamber had the pleasure of hosting Governor Eric Holcomb as he reflected on his impactful 8-year tenure! The "fireside chat" format highlighted his accomplishments as Governor as well as resources activated to help grow Indiana. Thank you to Reid Health for providing the event space!

There are only a few days left to register for our latest Business Leader Series event: Unlocking the Power of Body Language. ?In this session we’ll explore the nonverbal side of networking. We’ll teach you how to the read subtle nonverbal cues which will give you an advantage in these challenging social situations Unlocking the Power of Body Language is the art of using your body, and reading others, to improve your networking experiences. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHyjDMcY

? SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ? Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to participate in a QuickBooks and Bookkeeping Essentials Workshop. This 2-day workshop will be hosted by the East Central Small Business Development Center at the Morrison-Reeves Library. There are limited spaces available, so participants are encouraged to reserve their spots early. For more information and registration, visit bit.ly/3WAnLSE or contact Elizabeth at [email protected].

We enjoyed a fantastic evening at Hartley Hills in Hagerstown as we celebrated our annual Community Improvement Awards. This event honors businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing and beautifying our community. We extend our congratulations to all the nominees and winners for their outstanding contributions!

Retention with Accountability ? It can often feel like accountability and employee retention are at odds. In a challenging labor market, managers sometimes worry that instilling accountability will create greater employee turnover. ? In this session, we will discuss how accountability and retention can work together to create a strong employee culture. We will discuss a person-centered approach to employee accountability, outlining specific strategies for having challenging conversations with employees. Register for this luncheon today! June 25th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

It was a FULL house for Fusion: Leading Multigenerational Teams with the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce. I’m always so impressed with the Wayne Chamber’s ability to pack a crowd with bright and engaged participants! https://lnkd.in/g8RzmdwS