Booming Temp Industry a Positive Indicator

By Katie Morell
Contributing Writer
The Business Ledger

With recent improvements in the economy have come increased opportunities for temporary employment, according to local staffing firms. “We are only a few weeks into the year and yet (read more)

The Allure of Temporary Work

By Katie Morell
Contributing Writer
The Business Ledger

While some job seekers may steer clear of temporary employment and focus all of their efforts on a full-time position, Eric Buntin, managing director of operations for Randstad, encourages those people to think again.

“Temporary work is a fantastic way to network and (read more)

7 Reasons I Joined the Local Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, November 03, 2009
7 Reasons I Joined the Local Chamber of Commerce
by Matt Heinz
Blogging Inovation

Last week I finally joined the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. I've attended a few events over the past year, but it was time for me to become an active member.

I know in an age of Twitter and LinkedIn and all kinds of alternatives to business networking, joining the local Chamber can sometimes be seen like less of a priority. Many young businesses believe (read more...)

Economy to climb slowly up hill of recovery

By Sherri Dauskurdas
Associate Editor - The Business Ledger

Growth in 2010 will be stronger than expected, inflation will remain low and the allocations of economic stimulus will slowly be removed. That is the forecast more (read more)

Lombard Chamber Goes Mobile

In an effort to stay on the cutting edge of technology, the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LACCI)now offers free text message alerts. The Lombard Chamber is partnering with Opt It, Inc., a text message application service provider, to provide this exceptional benefit to our members. Over 285 million people in the US have cell phones. Over 4.5 billion text messages are sent each day in the US. 95% of text messages received are read. Text messages are here to stay!

Our members now have an opportunity to "opt-in" to receive last minute reminders or alerts of meeting changes, Business After Hours reminders, luncheon and event reminders, and other breaking news. This technology is an ideal way for us to compliment all of our current communications.

Lombard Chamber members also have an opportunity to receive a 10% discount if they would like to sign up for Mobile Marketing for their own businesses. Mobile Marketing is the ability to deliver and communicate promotional and brand messages via moblie phones. This is a way for businesses to deliver unique localized content to mobile phones which drives revenue, brings in new customers, generates repeat sales to existing customers and builds loyalty. Text messaging is the most direct, cost effective way to reach their audience and deliver their message. Restaurants, Hotels, Entertainment, Retail and Online Stores can now offer special last minute deals and coupons, and build their marketing lists all at the same time.

"Texting is the new word of mouth"

Recipients forward messages to their friends

To begin receiving text alerts from the Lombard Chamber, text the word LACCI to 46786.

American's Job Satisfaction Falls to Record Low

By Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer , On Tuesday January 5, 2010, 7:34 am EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -- We can't get no job satisfaction.

Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work.

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