Video: GMCC & SBAC Chamber Cafe - Preventing Fraud, Loss and Liability through Privacy and Security Best Practices
May 17, 2010

Protecting business assets goes beyond preventing theft of hard assets. Today, business and consumer information may be the most valuable asset of a business. Through the work of the GMCC’s Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC), the May 12 Chamber Café held at Madison College’s West Campus provided attendees with a valuable morning of education and insight from four local expert and small business leaders on protecting your business through prevention of fraud, loss and liability.… Read more...

GMCC Media Statement: High-Speed Rail Station at Monona Terrace
May 06, 2010

MEDIA STATEMENTMay 6, 2010 Contacts: Jennifer Smith, Thrive Communications Dir. (608-443-1961 or jsmith@thrivehere.org)Jessica Burda, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Communications Dir. (608-443-1952 or jburda@greatermadisonchamber.com)Jennifer Alexander headshot online: http://www.thrivehere.org/media In response to Governor Doyle’s announcement that the Monona Terrace Convention Center would be the location for a Madison high-speed rail station, Jennifer Alexander, President of the Greater… Read more...

GMCC Welcomes Business Community to 58th Annual Dinner October 7
April 29, 2010

For Immediate Release:                        April 29, 2010                                Contact: Jessica Burda, 608-443-1952jburda@greatermadisonchamber.com GMCC Welcomes Business Community to 58th Annual Dinner October 7IBM Director of Corporate Strategy Dr. Colin Harrison to be Keynote… Read more...

GMCC Seeks Your Questions!
April 08, 2010

Health care worries can keep you up at night and understanding the recently passed federal health care legislation isn’t easy for most of us. Many business executives like yourself have questions about how this will impact your business and the GMCC wants to help you figure it out. But the Chamber needs your help. What questions do you have about federal health care legislation? What information is most important to you? E-mail your questions to our staff at beat@greatermadisonchamber.com.… Read more...

Privacy and Information Security — Best Practices - Part 3 of 3
April 01, 2010

Privacy and Information Security — Best Practices The following article is part three of a three-part series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) on privacy and information security written by members of the GMCC Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC). This article series is also featured in the GMCC Business Beat (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Most privacy and information security laws and regulations embody fundamental best practices. By focusing on implementing these practices, instead of following strict… Read more...

RTA Begins Work
March 02, 2010

By Jennifer Alexander President, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Thrive This column was originally featured in the March 2 IN BUSINESS Open Mic Blog. The newly created Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) meets for the first time on March 4. The public is encouraged to actively participate in discussions about the scope, cost and deliverables of an integrated transportation system designed to provide regional transportation for workers, visitors, and residents. These decisions are… Read more...

Privacy and Information Security — Laws - Part 2 of 3
March 01, 2010

Privacy and Information Security — Laws The following article is part two of a three-part series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) on privacy and information security written by members of the GMCC Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC). This article series is also featured in the GMCC Business Beat (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) The fi rst part of this series discussed why all businesses and organizations should care about privacy and information security in the workplace. In addition to laws requiring… Read more...

GMCC Announces Dane County Board Candidate Endorsements
February 11, 2010

For Immediate Release:                        February 11, 2010Contact: Jessica Burda, (608) 443-1952GMCC Announces Dane County Board Candidate EndorsementsMadison – For the first time in its history, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has endorsed candidates for the Dane County Board of Supervisors. Representing more than 1,500 member businesses, the GMCC serves as a voice for businesses… Read more...

Regional Transit Authority Moving Forward
February 01, 2010

By KEVIN LITTLE GMCC Director of Public Policy klittle@greatermadisonchamber.com This column was originally featured in the February 2010 GMCC Business Beat. Last November, the Dane County Board approved creation of a Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA). The GMCC testified in support of the RTA as a way to manage a comprehensive, regional transportation system. The GMCC has no position on any particular mode of transit. While many shared our perspective, there were plenty of opponents that… Read more...

Privacy and Information Security - Why Care? - Part 1 of 3
January 28, 2010

Privacy and Information Security — Why Care? The following article is part three of a three-part series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) on privacy and information security written by members of the GMCC Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC). This article series is also featured in the GMCC Business Beat (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Why care about information security and privacy issues? There are three reasons: 1. Privacy and information security best practices offer competitive advantages to your company… Read more...

GMCC Small and Medium Business Economic Surveys - August & November 2009
December 10, 2009

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce issued informal surveys to all of our small and medium-sized business members in early August 2009 and then again in November 2009. GMCC 2009 Small and Medium Business Survey - August 2009 (PDF) GMCC 2009 Small and Medium Business Survey - November 2009 (PDF) The GMCC also held a related Eggs & Issues Economic Panel on December 8. Click here to see video and more information on this Economic Panel. Read more...

2010 GMCC Member Directory & Buyer's Guide Information
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November 10, 2009

Dear GMCC Members: Production of the 2010 Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide is now underway. The directory is one of the first places business leaders look to find quality organizations. To ensure that this year's Directory remains a great resource, we are counting on YOU to review, verify and update your company information sent to your company's main contact via e-mail. Your company is eligible to advertise in the Membership Directory — an… Read more...

GMCC Supports RTA Enabling Language in State Budget
November 10, 2009

To encourage regional transportation and increase economic competitiveness, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) urged state legislators today to enable creation of a Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) as part of the state budget bill.  Click here for more information on this issue. Read more...

GMCC Accomplishment Report 2008-2009
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October 06, 2009

PROACTIVE. CONNECTED. Lead by Board Chair Mark Bugher and President Jennifer Alexander, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce strengthened the connections that bind our business community together and worked to change the political landscape of our city and region to one that is more conducive to economic growth. Made available at the GMCC 57th Annual Dinner on Tuesday, October 6, the GMCC Accomplishment Report highlights some of the GMCC’s key accomplishments throughout 2008 and 2009. Click… Read more...