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| Briefly Speaking
By: Phil Penn,
Chamber President/CEO
Over the years the Elkhart County 4-H Fair has grown to become the 2nd largest County Fair in the Country, and I believe is still the 3rd most attended event in the State (next to the State Fair and the Indy 500). Wonder if anyone invited President Obama? He might just get a different perspective on Elkhart County if he visited this great venue.
If you’ve never been to the 4-H Fair you owe it to yourself to pay a visit. For many years now our Chamber has been a participant in the opening ceremony and a sponsor of the 4-H youth awards. We can be rightly proud that livestock and agricultural farming are still alive and well in Elkhart County. This industry represents a huge segment of our culture and heritage. See you at the Fair!
Every year for the past 20 years or more our Chamber Transportation Council has hosted top INDOT officials from Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne for a tour of Elkhart County projects and a luncheon. Then in the winter, our Council visits INDOT in Indianapolis. Relationships forged throughout this process have smoothed the way for many vital construction projects to be built in our area. This Thursday we once again will be hosting the Commissioner and the District Director and staff for the annual tour and luncheon. If transportation is important to your business, or if you are just interested in the current and future infrastructure plans of INDOT, I strongly urge you to consider joining us for the tour and/or the luncheon. Give Kay a call and she’ll sign you up. Return to Table of Contents | | |
Chamber Seminars/Events
For more information or to register, visit our website.
July 29, Transportation Council INDOT Luncheon, 12:00 pm, Elcona Country Club. Members: $20, Non-Members: $30.
August 4, Technology Council: IT Connections Breakfast, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Greater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S. Main St., Elkhart. Chamber Members: $10, Non-Members: $15 (includes continental breakfast).
August 10, Minority Business Network, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. 2nd St., Elkhart. Learn the basic essentials of writing a sound business plan. Guest speaker: Dean Hupp, SCORE Chairman. Admission free and open to the public. In attendance will be business owners, representatives from various financial institutions, and SCORE counselors. Call Bridget O’Toole (574) 293-1531 or Jim Pyles, Chairman (574) 264-1379 to let us know you are coming.
August 17, Facebook 101: Everything You’ve ever wanted to know about Facebook, 8:00 – 11:00 am (includes continental breakfast) or 1:00 – 4:00 pm (includes snacks), Greater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S. Main St. Bring a WiFi enabled laptop computer and summary of business objectives. Members: $25, Non-Members: $40.
August 18, Advanced Social Media: Facebook 201-Moving Beyond Basic Platforms to Enhance Your Marketing Strategy. 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Greater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S. Main St. Members: $35, Non-Members: $50. Note: Bring a WiFi enabled laptop to gain maximum value.
September 2, NCI: Lean 101 Workshop, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Greater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S. Main St., Elkhart. Chamber Members: $250, Non-Members: $295 (members of other Regional County Chambers receive member price; 2nd person from same company may attend at NO CHARGE).
September 15, OSHA Council Breakfast: Dusty Workplace, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Matterhorn Conference Center. Members: $9.
September 16, Women’s Council Luncheon: Indiana University’s First Lady – Laurie Burns McRobbie, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Christiana Creek Country Club, 116 W. Bristol St., IU Alumni and Members $15, Non-Members $25.
September 22, Bristol Business Council Annual Golf Outing, 12:00 pm, Raber Golf Course, 19396 St. Rd. 120, Bristol. Foursome: $200, Hole Sponsorship: $100.
September 23, OSHA: Safety Conscious Supervision, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 418 S. Main St., Elkhart. Members: $125, Non-Members: $150.
October 12 & 13, OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety & Health Program, Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St., Elkhart. Presenter: Tris Gour, ISES. Chamber Members: $200, Non-Members: $300.
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Networking Tip of the WeekLone Wolves And The Pack. According to the Institute for Corporate Productivity survey, employees consider being able to work from home a positive benefit (59%). But there is a challenge: research shows innovation, and yes, even happier employees, comes from bonded, connected offices. How do you create an environment when employees rarely meet face to face? Enjoying the benefits of a flexible workplace, but avoiding a culture of lone wolves, means developing strategies to create personal connections. For example, can you start using video-based communication when talking to your team? (Kids do it all the time.) Can you encourage team members, who live near each other, to find a coffeehouse to meet? How often do you bring your team into the office? How welcoming is everyone and what really comes out of those face-to-face encounters? It’s a brave new world and how remote workers connect is not always a high priority. Is it with your company?
Adapted from Darcy Rezac’s Positive Networking Tips
IDEA – Catch up with co-workers and peers by inviting them to attend the Lunch-In with you! Who knows what they will learn or who else they will connect with during their visit!
Oaklawn will be hosting the August 5th Biz-Ness Lunch-In from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at their location at 2600 Oakland Ave. Elkhart. Please stop by to learn about the services they have available for our community while sharing in a networking lunch.
Not only will your business card help you to gain leads, but it may also aid in the redemption of a great door prize!
Mad Anthony's Old State Ale House will be hosting the Tuesday evening Biz-Ness After Hours August 17 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at 526 S Main St, Elkhart.
IDEA – Here is a great opportunity to invite your office to attend an event with you…and then grab a large table in the main area to meet as a group after networking with others!
Connecting again and again…
Schedule Your 2011 Biz-Ness Event Now! Click here for more information or contact Claudia.
July’s Member Calls
sponsored by:YOUR Chamber
This month Chamber staff will be delivering CUBS Baseball promotional information and peanut bags to other Chamber Members courtesy of YOUR Chamber.
Please let us know when you would like to touch others with your promotional items and information.
*If you would like your business featured here please see this:
Attention: Business Owners, Marketing & Account Managers
Do you hate cold calls? Would you like to make an innovative introduction to potential new customers? The Chamber staff makes monthly calls on Member Investors to thank them for their participation and investment. It is fun to surprise those visited with a token of appreciation from another member! If you want to provide that gift, and get your product in their hands, please complete this form and return to the Chamber or contact Claudia to get on the 2010 calendar.
Great Chamber Member Offers Available Here!Building Partnerships – Building Business with Member2Member discounts!
If you would like to offer other Member Investors incentives and grow your business simultaneously, the Chamber can help! For Details
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Ribbon Cuttings
Member Celebrations! Currently Scheduling for Summer 2010!
Hurry! Ribbon Cutting availability for August is filling quickly!
August 5th at 4:30 pm Investment Representative Jeff Estep of Edward Jones Investments will host a Ribbon Cutting for their new location at 1220 N Nappanee St. Please join us in welcoming Jeff to the Martin’s plaza on Nappanee St.
August 31st at 4:00 pm Ryan's Place, Inc. at 431 South 3rd St. Elkhart will host a Ribbon Cutting to bring awareness of the organization.
The Chamber would like to help you celebrate your accomplishments! Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings are great ways to bring attention to a new member, new product, remodel or addition, anniversary, award, etc. Ribbon Cutting pictures are published on the back page of the monthly newsletter. To schedule a Ribbon Cutting for your business or organization next month or next year, please complete the Celebration form and return to the Chamber or contact Claudia for details.
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Member EventsJuly 26, Adult CPR Review, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, American Red Cross, 721 Riverview Ave., Elkhart. For more information call (574) 293-6519.
July 26-July 30, Slime, Slop and Glop for 5th and 6th grade, Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 E. Lusher Ave., Elkhart. For more information call (574) 293-5070.
July 26-July 30, Discovering Habitat Summer Camp for 1st and 2nd Graders, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Elkhart Environmental Center 1717 E. Lusher Ave, Elkhart. For more information call 574-293-5070.
July 27, Infant/Child CPR Review, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, American Red Cross, 721 Riverview Ave., Elkhart. For more information call (574) 293-6519.
July 27, Elkhart County Supplier Expo presented by IMHA/RVIC, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, RV/MH Hall of Fame, Elkhart. Reception sponsored by: Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County. For more information call (317) 247-6258 or go here.
July 28, Elkhart Public Library hat decorating, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Elkhart County Fair.
July 29, Young Adult Book Club (ages 11-17 yrs), 4:00 – 5:00 pm. For more information contact the Elkhart Public Library.
August 2, Elkhart Public Library Ice Cream Social, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Registration Required. For more information contact the Elkhart Public Library.
August 3, Elkhart Public Library Munchie Movie Time, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Registration required.
August 3, Humane Society of Elkart County Volunteer Association Meeting, 7:00 pm, Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second Street. For more information contact Bernice Simms at 264-7264 or go here.
August 4, Elkhart Public Library Game Time, All day. Registration Required.
August 5, Elkhart Public Library: Movie & Snack Time (ages 11-17 yrs), 3:00 – 5:30 pm. Registration Required.
August 5, Edwards Jones Grand Opening Celebration, 3:00 – 7:00 pm, 1220 N. Nappanee Street, Elkhart. For more information contact Jeff at (574) 264-5053.
August 5, SBDC: Taking the Fear Out of Technology: Protecting Your Electronic Information, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (bring your own lunch), Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County Briefing Center, South Bend.
Presenter: Bill Haughee, Custom Computer Services. For details call (574) 282-4350 x 0 or (866) 508-7232.
August 6, Elkhart Public Library Slimy Critter talk, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Registration required.
August 7, Elkhart Public Library: Make It and Take It Summer Necklace. 9:30 am – 5:30 pm.
August 9, Humane Society of Elkhart County Dog Wash fundraiser, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, 2715 E. Jackson Street, Elkhart. For more information call 848-4225 or go here.
August 9 – October 4, Intermediate Spanish: Make Sentences, Build Vocabulary, IUSB Elkhart Center. For more information call (574) 520-4261 or go here.
Now through August 30, Trine University: Register for a Master of Science in Leadership Degree, For more information call (574) 243-0500.
Every Wednesday – September 1,
Summer Classic Car Show benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart
County, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Between the Buns, 2041 Cassopolis St, Ste A,
Elkhart. For more information go here or call Stephanie Patka at (574) 875-1039 or Nicole Pickavet at Between the Buns (574) 206-9900.
Sign up Today! August 9 – 14, Best of Broadway 2 Summer Theatre Camp (8 – 13 years old), Railroad Museum. For questions contact Sue.
Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
Jazzercise: A Powerfully Fun & Effective Workout, 5:30 – 6:30,
Elkhart General Hospital West Wing, Elkhart. For more information call
(574) 903-5355 or visit here.
Now through August 13, Art Exhibit, Goshen College 1700 South Main Street, Goshen. For more information call (574)535-7418 or email
Now through August 31,
Read Away the Fines, Elkhart Public Library, 300 S 2nd St.
(Available at all locations). For more information call (574) 522-2665.
Now – September 1! In response to a recent article in the Elkhart Truth regarding
counterfeit money being passed at local garage sales, Chiphone FCU will
be giving Counterfeit Detector Pens to those who bring in a receipt of
their garage sale ad they placed in their local paper.
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Wages & Benefit Survey
The Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County is asking for your participation in a county-wide/regional survey. The survey questionnaire is online to better serve you. Companies participating will receive a complimentary copy of the published report (a $75 value).
The collection of information from area businesses serves an important purpose. This report can be a key resource when setting or negotiating wages and benefits.
The information is being collected confidentially by the EDCEC.
Register, login and participate by July 30, 2010.
https://www.WagesBenefitsSurvey.com
Survey code: CJEMSxx9 (case sensitive)
For more information, contact
Ginger Lyons
EDC of Elkhart County
ginger@elkhartcountybiz.com
Tel: 574-535-1002
www.elkhartcountybiz.com
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