The Chamber Connection January 2011 Volume 17, Issue 1

Several years after his introduction to America as Donald Trump's original Apprentice, Bill Rancic is continuing his commitment to entrepreneurship throughout the country. He is building businesses, seizing opportunities, and sharing his views on how to succeed in business and in life.

On January 20, 2011, Rancic will be sharing his business acumen with the audience at the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce 72nd Annual Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center.

2010 Chair, Helen Sims (Superior Care Home), will officially pass the gavel to 2011 Chair Glen Anderson (Paducah Water). David Mast Solutions) and Glenn Denton (Denton & Keuler) will serve as emcees. The Chamber also will honor community members as it announces Leadership Alumni, Chamber Volunteer and Business of the Year awards.

"We are very excited about Bill Rancic's appearance at our annual meeting." said Helen Sims. "At a time when our community is wholeheartedly embracing the spirit of aspiring entrepreneurs, we think Rancic will be a very dynamic guest."

"Bill is currently developing real estate in Chicago, producing and appearing in several television programs and speaking to businesses and organizations on motivational and business topics," Sims added. "His topics often include how to succeed in business and in life, innovation and how to think like an entrepreneur in corporate America, and managing and leading teams in times of uncertainty."

Rancic regularly appears in The Board Room on NBC's primetime show "The Apprentice." He produces and stars in the A&E series "We Mean Business," Style Network's reality series "Giuliana and Bill" and is the executive producer of "Repo Man," airing in January on the Discovery Channel. He makes regular appearances on numerous daytime broadcasts and cable television programs such as Today, The Tonight Show, the View and various CNBC programs to talk to viewers about business and entrepreneurship. He also regularly appears in many major national, regional and local print outlets throughout the country.

A published author, Rancic wrote Beyond The Lemonade Stand to help educate and motivate young people worldwide about the value of money and how to leverage skills, talents, and abilities at an early age. All proceeds from the sale of this book have gone to charity. Beyond The Lemonade Stand is the follow up to the New York Times best-selling book, You're hired: How To Succeed In Business And Life From The Winner Of The Apprentice, which chronicled Bill's successful life, experience and proven advice.

The Annual Meeting is the Chamber's premier event. Dress is Black tie optional. Catering will be provided by Laura Duff's A Pampered Palate with floral design and decor by Kenn Gray Design.

Tickets are $75 per person for members and $125 for non-members with the deadline for reservations being Fri., January 7, 2011. For information about the Paducah Area Chamber of commerce Annual Meeting, contact the Chamber at (270) 443-1746 or email info@paducahchamber.org