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| Briefly Speaking
By Kyle Hannon
Chamber President/CEO
Sometimes, it is hard to appreciate your own backyard. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The neighbor down the street has a much nicer car than we have. The city down the road is much prettier and has more fun things to do.
Time to stop the envy. Look around at your own community and you will be pleased.
The SoMa study group started looking at ways to support the arts and entertainment culture on South Main Street. As they were working, they kept being pulled to other parts of downtown and the wonderful amenities we have. From the Wellfield Botanic Gardens to the RiverWalk, from the downtown Central Park to the Lerner, the restaurants, the museums, the emerging arts culture, and the beautiful rivers. The SoMa team realized if you are standing anywhere downtown, you are surrounded by more amenities than if you were anywhere else.
Their charge evolved into "Supporting Our Main Assets." Their broad plans were on display last week during ArtWalk. Your Board of Directors endorsed the concept last Friday. And stay tuned for ways your Chamber will leverage this plan to improve your life and your business.
If you still doubt the amazing amenities downtown, call me and I’ll take you on a Christiana Creek kayak ride.
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Welcome!These companies are the latest to join our Chamber! See a complete list of our membership in our online Business Directory.
Wine and Canvas
"Life is too short for blank walls; unleash your inner Picasso"
Opening soon at 409 S. Main St. | Elkhart, IN 46516
B Industries Inc.
More than 40 years in the industrial packaging business
4000 E. Bristol St., Suite 3 | Elkhart, IN 46514
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Upcoming Chamber events and seminarsTo register and learn more about these events, visit the Chamber's website.
TUESDAY (May 21), Biz-Ness After Hours: South Bend Silver Hawks, 5 to 7 p.m., Coveleski Stadium, 501 W. South St., South Bend.
WEDNESDAY (May 22), YEA! Graduation, 6 to 7 p.m., Elkhart Area Career Center, 2424 California Road, Elkhart. Everyone is welcome to attend.
THURSDAY (May 23), YP Luncheon: Not-For-Profit Fair, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St., Elkhart. Cost: Members $15, non-members $25.
SATURDAY (May 25), Operation Clean Sweep, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Elkhart and surrounding areas.
 
May 30, FUNWorking!,
7:30 to 10 a.m., Ivy Tech Community Center, 22531 CR 18.
Cost: Members $25, non-members $35. Sponsored by Spearhead Sales &
Marketing.
May 30, SOLD OUT! Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs,
sponsored by First State Bank. Bus for Wrigley Field leaves at 9 a.m.
from the Chamber. Cost: $145 (includes transportation and ticket to the
game).
June 6, Biz-Ness Before Hours: Greenleaf Health Campus, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart.
June 11, SOLD OUT! NCI: Lean 101 Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goshen Chamber of Commerce, 232 S. Main St., Goshen.
Cost: Members, $250, non-members $295 (members of regional chambers
receive member price). Call (574) 293-1531 to be placed on the waiting list or inquire about Sept. 10 workshop.
June 20, Women’s Council Networking Luncheon, sponsored by KeyBank and Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Community. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hubbard Hill, 28070 CR
24, Elkhart. Cost: Members, $15, non-members $25.
June 24, Annual Golf Outing, Tee times are 8:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., Elcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21, Bristol. Cost: Foursome $600, hole sponsor $300.
Oct. 8-9, OSHA: 10-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Program, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St.,
Elkhart. Presenter: Tris Gour, ISES. Cost: Members $200, non-members $300 (members of regional chambers
receive member price).
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Member EventsTUESDAY (May 21), Barnes & Thornburg Life Science Lunch:
"Crowdfunding for the Life Sciences." Begins at noon, speakers are Dr. Samuel Wertheimer of
Poliwogg and Marcus Chandler of Barnes & Thornburg. Admission is free. 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. More information is available via email.
WEDNESDAY (May 22), Safe Kids Golf Challenge,
beginning at noon, 1107 Larimer Drive, Goshen. Golf and sponsorship
opportunities available. Learn more by calling Menessah Nelson at (574)
523-2112.
WEDNESDAY (May 22), Cornerstone Environmental, Health & Safety, Inc. training on Global Harmonized System (GHS), 1 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber. To register, email Bill Hess.
WEDNESDAY (May 22), Clean Your Files Day sponsored
by the Greater Elkhart Chamber, the city of Elkhart and Integra, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Civic Plaza, downtown Elkhart. For more information,
contact Public Works and Utilities at 293-2572, or visit the event website.
SATURDAY (May 25), Ruthmere Coffee on the Piazza, every Saturday now through Labor Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon (live music starts at 10:30 a.m.). Coffee event is free, admission in effect for tours that start at the top of each hour. For more information, call 264-0330 or visit the museum website.
June 1, Flowers and Fashion Show, Bullard's Farm Market and Greenhouses, 5220 Middlebury St., Elkhart. For more information, call (574) 293-3276.
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Biz-Ness EventsBUSINESS CARD + NETWORKING EVENT = A NEW LEAD
Reserve a date to promote your business or organization at a Biz-Ness event in 2013. Click for details or call Claudia at (574) 293-1531.
Remaining availability for 2013
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Promote. Network. Golf.
Participate in the Greatest Golf Outing in Elkhart County
Monday, June 24 | Elcona Country Club
HOLE SPONSORSHIP. Network and interact with more than 300 businessmen and women.
DONATE A PRIZE. Great recognition for your business by
donating promotional items, gift certificates, food items and big screen
televisions - all make wonderful door prizes to be given
away.
VOLUNTEER. Be a part of organizing, planning and assisting at
the event. We offer a fantastic networking event and have fun in the
process.
SIGN UP and PLAY. Grab your customers, employees or vendors
and participate in a great day of golf, networking and food around
the golf course.
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