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Dear Howell Chamber Members,

We have some exciting news and updates for you this week!

First, check below for an important announcement: the Howell Chamber of Commerce will have representation in the U.S. Chamber Foundation Education & Workforce Fellowship Program. This is a fantastic opportunity for our community and we're thrilled to be part of it.

We’re also pleased to announce that Cleary University is offering a 30% tuition scholarship to employees and owners of our member businesses just in time for the start of the new school year.

We have three great events coming up this week that you won’t want to miss:

Networking @ Noon on July 18th at The Crunchy Pickle: A perfect opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members and grow your network.
20th Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting at Casa de Bella on July 23rd: Join us in celebrating this milestone and supporting a valued member of our community.
Happy Hour on July 23rd at The Silver Pig: Come and unwind with us in a relaxed, social setting.

We look forward to seeing you at these events and continuing to build a strong, connected community.

Have a great week!

Janelle Smith

President, Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to our 2024 Trustees!

Janelle Smith, Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Janelle Smith, President of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.

“I am honored to be selected for the Business Leads Fellowship Program," said Janelle Smith. “This is a tremendous opportunity to collaborate with leaders across the nation and bring back innovative solutions to our community. I look forward to leveraging this experience to drive meaningful change in education and workforce development in Howell”

“We created the Business Leads Fellowship Program in response to the needs of our state and local chamber partners,” says Caitlin Codella Low, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “They, better than anyone, see the critical link between education and economic development, and we are glad to be able to support them as they take on this critical leadership role in their community.”

Following a competitive application and selection process, Janelle was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders to participate in the tenth class of this program. The eight-month program, consisting of both in person and virtual meetings, will cover the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce development.

Upon completion, Business Leads Fellows will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of over 350 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.

For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit the program’s website.