Speakers Bureau

Phillip L. Parker

• Chamber History and Overview - The Chamber's beginnings(formed by John Patterson in 1907) and what are our current core competencies and how we offer them to our members.
• Transportation - A general overview of the Chamber's role in the advancement of our transportation infrastructure.
• Workforce Development - An overview of the Chamber's role in assisting our business members in this important initiative.
• Regulatory and Legislative Issues - A broad overview of how the Chamber is involved in the public policy arena.

Linda S. Ashworth

• Workforce Development Issues - A business prospective on the needs and opportunities for finding qualified workers.
• Providing a Positive Return on Investment for Members - The why and how to quantify value in a service or non-profit organization.
• Leveraging Collaborations and Partnerships to Meet your Goals - How to use existing resources to create better services without duplication and extra cost.
• Zero-Based Budgeting for Non-Profit Organizations - Understanding how to maximize services with limited resources and select the most cost-effective options for the organization.
• Analyzing Financial Statements - A general business look at the underlying meaning of financial statement presentations.

Chris Kershner

• Transportation - Its Critical Role in the Dayton Region - From minimal investment in the 1990's, the region has seen a significant increase in transportation dollars and its ability to leverage and compliment economic development in the Dayton region. This presentation will outline the current strategy behind the region's 10-year, $1.2 billion plan on improving the region's transportation infrastructure and how it will enhance the economic vitality in the Miami Valley.
• Be Part of the Solution - Why Public Policy is Important to your Business - Every year, hundreds of laws and regulations are passed in Ohio and Washington D.C. that impact your business and the overall business environment of the region by local, state and federal elected officials. This presentation will not only help you in identifying ways to keep you and your organization informed on these specific issues, but more importantly, we will provide strategies on how to proactively deal with these laws and regulations before they become law.
• Economic Development - State of the Dayton Economy - The Dayton region is experiencing an economic transition. The region continues to have roots in manufacturing; however, there has been significant growth in the areas of information technology, aerospace medicine and advanced materials manufacturing. This presentation will give an overview of the past, current and future economic status of the Dayton region.
• Social Media and social networking. - How your business can benefit from these emerging digital technologies.

Natalie King-Albert

• Member-Based Organizations - Many organizations can be defined as "Member Based" because all members are really customers. What keeps your members not only satisfied but delighted - thus much less likely to go to a competitor? Maintaining & optimizing attributes that drive new members to your organization and then keeping them activated is key. This presentation will give insights on how to recruit & retain membership and help grow your organization.
• Group-Value Offerings - What programs do you offer your membes/employees/customers? Who in your organization is responsible for choosing these programs? What is the hallmark of a good product? Choosing the right mix of benefits can help you and your organization retain these important groups.
• Business Etiquette - Recently the Harvard School of Business began offering a business etiquette series. Why? Because even the brightest minds in the country know that without a basic understanding of social mores, even the most brilliant individuals can place themselves at a disadvantage. This presentation can be tailored from beginner to advanced; and also audience specific.

Chris Wimsatt

• Economic Development - The Dayton Regional Economy - A review of the area's local economic statistics as well as some of the recent initiatives and developments taking place throughout the region.
• Workforce Development - An overview of the workforce system, why it's changing, and how it will help shape our economic future.