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Chamber Chatter December 2012 a publication of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 501 North Harrison Street | Shelbyville, IN 46176 | (317)398-6647 | www.shelbychamber.net The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Denim and Diamonds Annual Awards and Banquet is rapidly approaching. The event will take place on February 12, 2013. The Annual Awards Program is an opportunity for the Chamber to show its appreciation to all of our members. This is a chance for members to network with other members, the Board of Directors, and the Chamber staff. Awards are presented throughout the evening to honor and recognize outstanding individuals in our community. The program also is an opportunity for Chamber members to learn the Chamber’s initiatives for the upcoming year. There are five awards that the Chamber is seeking nominations for. These awards include: the Lifetime Achievement Award, the John A. Hartnett, Sr. Business Person of the Year Award, the Golden Pineapple Customer Service, the Golden Apple Outstanding Educator Award, and the Outstanding Citizen of the year. If you know someone who fits the criteria for these awards, please nominate them. Visit www.shelbychamber.net for a nomination form or call the Chamber office at (317)398-6647 to have a form mailed, emailed, or faxed to you. There is also a link to the nomination form in your weekly broadcast. If you have any questions about the Annual Dinner, please call Courtney at the Chamber.

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Chamber Chatter December 2012

a publication of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

501 North Harrison Street | Shelbyville, IN 46176 | (317)398-6647 | www.shelbychamber.net

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Denim and Diamonds Annual Awards and Banquet is rapidly approaching. The event will take place on February 12, 2013. The Annual Awards Program is an opportunity for the Chamber to show its appreciation to all of our members. This is a chance for members to network with other members, the Board of Directors, and the Chamber staff. Awards are presented throughout the evening to honor and recognize outstanding individuals in our community. The program also is an opportunity for Chamber members to learn the Chamber’s initiatives for the upcoming

year.

There are five awards that the Chamber is seeking nominations for. These awards include: the Lifetime Achievement Award, the John A. Hartnett, Sr. Business Person of the Year Award, the Golden Pineapple Customer Service, the Golden Apple Outstanding Educator Award, and the Outstanding Citizen of the year. If you know someone who fits the criteria for these awards, please nominate them. Visit www.shelbychamber.net for a nomination form or call the Chamber office at (317)398-6647 to have a form mailed, emailed, or faxed to you. There is also a link to the nomination form in your weekly broadcast. If you have any questions about the Annual Dinner, please call Courtney at the Chamber.

Board of Directors Scott Asher, President.-Boys Club-ShelbyvilleAaron Wine, President Elect-Knauf InsulationTarah Kirschbaum, Treasurer-Builders Lumber and HardwareDoug Cassidy, Past President-Bishopp AppliancesDirectors: Ryan Claxton-Major Health PartnersTreva Cunningham-Walmart* Scott Gabbard-Shelby Co. Ag Promotion Committee/Purdue ExtensionGreg Gerline-Sandman Bros./Shelby County Pantry Pals Ron Harrison-O’Neal SteelAmy Larrison-First Bank Shelbyville Chris King-Runnebohm ConstructionGena Linville.-Major HospitalTony Long-MainSource BankCathy Wenning.-Duke Energy

Staff: Julie Metz, Executive [email protected] Courtney St. John, Executive Assistant [email protected] Nicole Cherry, Executive Assistant [email protected]

Newsletter Sponsors:

Founder’s Club: Colour Palette RushShelby Energy, Inc. Shelbyville Paint and Wallpaper

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Chamber Welcomes Nicole Cherry, New Executive Assistant Nicole is from Waldron and graduated from Waldron High School in 2004. After high school, Nicole went on to IUPUC and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While in college, she worked for Starbucks. Before joining the Chamber, Nicole worked at The Shelbyville News. She married Ryan Cherry in September 2008 and they have two beautiful children; Isabelle (2 years old) and Russell (3 months). Her hobbies include reading, photography, and spending time with family and friends. Nicole is excited to be giving back to the Shelby County community by joining the Chamber team. She is looking forward to working with staff, the Board of Directors, and

the Members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber office is very excited to have Nicole as our new Executive Assistant. Please stop by the Chamber to say hello. Nicole can be reached at (317)398-6647 or by email at [email protected]

Save the Date

Mark your calendars now. The 2013 Trade Fair will take place March 20th at Shelbyville High School. We are celebrating our 25th year, so you won’t want to miss this event. Look for more information soon about the Trade Fair. Would you like to reserve your booth now? Email Courtney at [email protected] and she will email you a booth contract.

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flow.

Remote Deposit Capture is another Cash Management product that dramatically improves productivity. A business scans their check deposits and transmits the check images electronically to their bank for deposit. This saves time of leaving the office and typically allows access to their deposited funds sooner.

Lock Box is another form of Cash Management that allows a customer to have all payments sent to a post office box controlled by the bank. The financial institution picks up the mail daily and processes the payments including making the deposit. This allows the customer to “outsource” this portion of their business to their financial institution.

“Where can I get more information?”It costs nothing to talk to your local bank, Small Business Administration (SBA), or the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDS). Each has experts on hand to help you navigate the process. It’s also likely that they will have their fingers on the pulse as to which strategies work well in recessionary times.

First Bank Shelbyville is located inside the Kroger store at 1601 East Michigan Road. First Bank offers a variety of deposit accounts, cash management solutions and processing options for both large and small businesses.

Additional Funds Needed

By Amy Larrison, Branch Manager, First Bank Shelbyville

Every business will eventually need extra funds. Whether the business needs new equipment, money for operations, or help to run more efficiently, there are options designed to help achieve those goals.

“I’m ready to expand my business. What types of financing options are available?”

Short-Term Loans. A short-term business loan has a term of one year or less. Instead of monthly payments, the total amount of the loan is due at the end of the term. Short-term loans are popular among small businesses that require a short-term investment with a predetermined repayment source.

Term Loans. Term have a set monthly payment with the length of the loan being determined by a number of factors. Common uses include acquisitions or purchases of fixed assets not including real estate.

Lines of Credit. When a company opens a line of credit, the money may be borrowed and repaid as needed to fund operating cash fluctuations. The terms of the line usage are normally outlined in a formal loan agreement. This type of financing is used for working capital.

Equipment Financing. Many companies offer equipment financing. This financing is attractive to businesses that have equipment needs that do not have the cash to fund the entire purchase up front. The term loan allows the company to spread that cost over a longer period of time and not deplete their working capital. Receivables Financing. Receivables financing, also known as factoring, is when a small business sends their invoice to a third party

instead of to their client or vendor. The factoring company pays 80% of the invoice immediately, minus their fee (typically 3% to 5%). Once the client or vendor pays their invoice, the factoring company will deliver the remaining balance to the small business.

Other Financing. Companies may also be eligible for additional loans through local gov-ernment programs that will cover the more risky portions of needed financing that is not available from the more common sources. You should check with banks or local government officials to see what types of programs and/or incentives are available.

“My staff is spending too much time processing payments, and I can’t afford to hire additional personnel. Are there tools that can help me accomplish more for less?”

Technology advances in Cash Management deposit services allow a small business access to many affordable deposit banking services that once were only available to larger businesses.

A small business is continuously challenged to grow revenues and control overhead. With cash management products, one person can efficiently perform several banking functions, resulting in lower overhead and allowing more time dedicated to revenue growth.

For example, business internet banking allows a business to manage their accounts without leaving their office and can be done any time of the day. Typical internet banking not only allows a business to view their balances, but to transfer funds between accounts, pay bills, initiate ACH transactions and wire transfers. All of these features help manage their cash

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Announcing the Nerds On Site “Lunch and Learn Series for 2013”

Nerds On Site is pleased to present a series of “Lunch and Learn” sessions for the coming year.

Come to the Shelby County Public Library, have lunch on us, and learn about the latest technology solutions to help your business be more Productive and Profitable in 2013!

Our first “Lunch and Learn“

Business Disaster Recovery, Are YOU Prepared?

When: Thursday December 6th at 12:00 pm

Where: Shelby County Public Library Carnegie Annex Room B 57 W Broadway St. | Shelbyville IN 46176

We will talk about the risks every business has with regard to their important data.

We will also discuss how to be sure YOUR business can survive any type of data loss such as those experienced recently due to Hurricane Sandy.

Our goal: To help you determine what level of risk is acceptable for your business and share industry solutions available to meet that risk.

My building may be gone, but my data is safe!

Statistics show that on average, over 40% of businesses that do not have a Disaster Recovery

Plan go out of business after a major loss like a fire, a break-in, a storm, or sabotage. There is no reason a temporary setback should turn into a permanent failure - if you protect

your business before disaster strikes. Go to nerdsonsiteSeries2013.eventbrite.com

Call 317-512-8208 or email [email protected] to register for the FREE session

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, TREAT YOUR FELLOW EMPLOYEES

LIKE THE FAMILY THEY ARE

Enjoy Slow Roasted Turkey Breast and/or Holiday Ham. Side Dishes include:

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Cranberry Relish Buttered Sweet Corn Green Beans with Ham

Freshly Baked Rolls Bread & Celery Dressing Cole Slaw2541 East State Road 44

Shelbyville Indiana (317)398-0983

Tips for staying within budget this holiday season

by: Andrew Cooley, First Financial Bank manager www.bankatfirst.com

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales are expected to increase by 4.1 percent this year. This is positive news for retailers and the economy, but what about consumers trying to stay within a set budget? For some, holiday shopping can seem overwhelming when you have many friends and family you want to buy for.

First Financial Bank recommends six steps to help consumers take control of their holiday spending this year, and start implementing smart money strategies to prepare for next year.

1. Review and assess your current financial situation. Know what you can afford to spend this holiday season.

2. Establish a budget and stick to it. Consider gifts on your list as well as other holiday expenditures, such as holiday gatherings, travel, etc.

3.Determine how much you will put on your credit cards so you are prepared when the bills arrive in January.

4.Map out your gift-giving. Make a list of family and friends you need to buy for and determine how much you can afford to spend on each person.

5.Start shopping early. Spread out your purchases to avoid using credit cards at the last minute. It is also a good time to start searching for sales or bargains.

6.Implement a three pronged approach to start preparing for next year. Designate a spending account, a holiday savings account with automatic transfers, and a money market account to build and grow your funds.

Schedule a meeting with your local banker to learn how to apply these tips and strategies in your life.

Andrew Cooley is the Shelbyville First Financial banking center manager. To learn more, contact him today at (317) 392-7476 or [email protected]

As a Chamber Member, you are entitled to a free mailing list of all Chamber members. We can provide this document in either an Excel Spreadsheet or a hard copy format.

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Blue River Foundation names Haacker directorCity redevelopment director to lead nonprofitBy Nick CusackStaff writer- Shelbyville News

City of Shelbyville Director of Redevelopment Amy Haacker has been named the new Executive Director of the Blue River Community Foundation. Haacker has worked for the city since June 2010, and has been the director of nonprofit Mainstreet Shelbyville since 2006. She started her new job November 19.

“I really like non-profit work,” Haacker said. She said she likes the idea of helping the community and creating change. In her new position, she will oversee the Foundation’s administration.Haacker said the Foundation is coming up on its 25-year anniversary and will soon award a large grant.

She said it was a tough decision to leave City Hall.“I really like working here. It was a tough decision. I like the long-term outlook of the Foundation. I think it’s something I could do for a really long time.”

Foundation Board President Nisa Hensley said she was impressed with Haacker’s background, which includes degrees in agriculture and environmental management as well as experience being an organization’s public figure.“Amy has a great background in small business and in nonprofit.The Foundation hopes to grow its endowment under Haacker’s leadership,’’ Hensley said.“Certainly we have the same vision and mission,” she said.

Haacker said that, in her current positions, she has worked with board members from the Blue River Community Foundation. The search, which began in September and ended this week, involved several applicants, all from Indiana. Several were also from Shelbyville and Shelby County.

Haacker said she will work with Mayor Tom DeBaun to find a new Redevelopment Director. The Blue River Community Foundation awards grants to community non-profits. According to a the Foundation, it manages assets of $21 million and gave out $500,000 grants last year.

Thank you to the Shelbyville News for the use of this article.

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On November 14th, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce honored Nisa Hensley as the 2012 ATHENA Award Recipient. Nisa has been a very active part of our community for many years. She has been involved with the Shelby County International Relations Committee, Girls Inc., Blue River Foundation, and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. She was an employee of Duke Energy and retired after 32 years of service. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce was pleased to honor Nisa as this year’s ATHENA award Recipient.

Thank you to all that made our day a success! About 20 vendors were in attendance providing various holiday shopping booths. Thank you to our committee: Gena Linville, Julie Hirschauer, Jamie Marcum, Mona Spalding, Sherry Talbert, Treva Cunningham, Andrea Smithson, Sheri Yarling, Janet Wallace, Gaye McKenney, Amy

Larrison, Teresa Tungate, Lynne Ensminger, Courtney St. John, and Nicole Cherry.

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make the ATHENA event possible. ATHENA Sponsor: Major Health Partners/Major Hospital; Luncheon Sponsors: Indiana Downs and Indiana Grand Casino; Celebration Sponsors: Duke Energy, First Bank Shelbyville, Girls Inc., Metabolic Research Center,PNC Bank, Office Pride, and The Shelbyville News.

Thank you to those who donated for our goody bags: Avon, Blue River Community Foundation, First Bank Shelbyville, Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Friends of the Library, Harvester Financial Credit Union, In-Sight Realty, Indiana Downs, Kelley Locksmith, Little Caesars, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Scentsy, Shelby County Drug Free Coalition, Shelbyville Driving Institute, Touch of Health Shelbyville News, Waldron Health and Rehab, and Walmart*. Thank you to In-Sight Realty and Cossairt Florists for donating the door prize.

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Attendees enjoying lunch prepared by Indiana Downs Chef Greg.

ATHENA Award Recipients (L-R): (Front Row) Dorine Wolsiefer (2009), Nisa Hensley (2012), Caryolyn Moheban (2011), Rose McNeely(1993) (Back Row) Barbara Anderson(1994), Mary Harper (2007), Linda Bacon (2010), Betsy Stephen (2008)

Pantry Pals celebrates successful 36 Hour Blitz

Shelby County Pantry Pals is a local non-profit organization headed up by Greg Gerline. The overall purpose of this project is to engage the county in the human interest endeavor with shared commitment that will lead to a successful and sustainable annual food drive for our county pantries and ultimately the well-being of our society. Shelby County Pantry Pals has been organized by the local Shelbyville Rotary Club and some concerned local citizens. We are concerned about the severe shortage of food supplies that 5 food pantries have been facing for the past several years.

Shelby County Pantry Pal’s mission is “To engage Shelby County in providing area food pantries with the necessary annual resources to fulfill their food supply needs.” This group was formed in 2010 and has worked hard to fulfill our mission statement. We have been working with some of the other non-profits here in Shelby County to engage those that are in need with an education piece and also a cooking class that would help with making the most out of what they have.

Shelby County Pantry Pals have been instrumental in bringing the Gleaner’s Food Bank truck deliveries to Shelby County. Visiting Shelby County twice a month, the Gleaner’s mobile food bank gives food to those who may have trouble getting to a permanent food bank.

Shelby County Pantry Pals just completed a successful food drive raising approximately $30,000 and 23,000 cans. These amounts do not include the cans collected by the local schools.

More information on Pantry Pals, visit their website at www.shelbycountypantrypals.com.

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from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

article written by: Three Sisters Books and Gifts

Three Sisters Books & Gifts recently celebrated 10 years of bookselling in the community. We continue to offer a wide range of titles in the store with access to nearly any title that our customers want. With the addition of The Bookmark, we offer the perfect combination of coffee and books. Our commitment to customer service was acknowledged when we received the 2012 Chamber of Commerce Golden Pineapple Award for outstanding customer service.

In an effort to continue to serve all of our customers’ reading habits we are participating in the partnership between the American Booksellers Association and Kobo to bring Kobo’s eReading platform to independent bookstores across the United States. Through this partnership, as an ABA member, Three Sisters Books & Gifts is able to offer our customers a full line of eReaders, eReading accessories, and eBooks from Kobo’s catalog of nearly three million titles. Kobo is a worldwide retailer of ebooks to consumers; Kobo’s ebooks are being sold in 190 countries, and Kobo eReaders are being sold in more than 15 countries. Kobo offers a complete line of ebooks from all major publishers and currently has more than 2.5 million

available ebooks in its catalog; new titles are being added continuously. Kobo offers apps for iOS, Android, Mac/PC, and Blackberry and Adobe Digital Editions download for reading on Nook, Sony Reader, and iPad.

Kobo espouses a “Read Freely” philosophy, very much in line with the independent bookstore ethos, and believes that consumers should have the freedom to read any book, anytime, any place and on any device.

Our customers will purchase Kobo eContent from a webpage co-branded with our store’s logo on Kobo’s website, regardless of whether they get there via their Kobo eReader devices purchased from us, via a Kobo link from our website, or via a link in our electronic newsletter.

Three Sisters Books & Gifts encourages you to stop by and try out our demo e-reader or just browse through the hardcover and paperback books for kids and adults that we have in stock.

To contact Three Sisters Books & Gifts, visit them at 7 Public Square or call them at (317) 392-2270.

Three Sisters Celebrate 10 years

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THE BOB EVANS FARMS STORYBob Evans Farms got it’s start when our founder, Bob Evans, made sausage on his farm for a twelve stool, 24 hour restaurant that he opened in 1946 in Gallipolis, Ohio. The restaurant drew many truck drivers who traveled by. As the reputation of Bob Evans Sausage grew, Bob Evans invited people to his farm in Rio Grande, Ohio, to acquaint them with the company’s Farm Heritage. There were so many people coming to the farm that they built a small restaurant in 1962 just to take care of them. The sausage shop started with four stools and six tables, seating 24 people. Today, we own and operate 500 Bob Evans Restaurants in 18 states. The first restaurant still operates today, with more seats on the company-owned Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. The nearly 1,000 - acre farm is a tourist attraction destination featuring the homestead museum, a home on the national register of historic places where Bob Evans and his wife, Jewell, raised their six children, and a log cabin village. This farm is where they hold the annual Bob Evans Farm Festival in October. Visit Bob Evans at 2541 East State Road 44, Shelbyville or call them at (317)398-0983.

MainStreet Shelbyville Launches Successful Live Here, Buy Local Campaign

Mainstreet Shelbyville Inc. is a non-profit organization that encourages the revitalization and restoration of our downtown area through a four point approach that includes design, promotion, organization and economic restructuring. Our mission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of our community by revitalizing and ensuring the long term stability of downtown as a business district while enhancing its historic integrity. Some of our most successful endeavors have been the downtown façade grant program, Shelby County Farmer’s Market, Downtown Business Association, and our local Holiday Advertising campaigns. We continue to work on improving the business climate downtown through building improvements and marketing of businesses and empty spaces. We are looking forward to a very successful 2013 and all of the opportunities that it holds for our organization. We are always exploring new ideas that would help meet our goals to RENEW, RESTORE,

and REVITALIZE our downtown, so please call (317-398-9552)with comments or suggestions.

This summer Mainstreet Shelbyville launched a new marketing campaign called “Live Here, Buy Local”. The branding has caught on like wildfire and you can see the posters in the downtown business district in almost every storefront. The campaign was created and implemented by Mainstreet Shelbyville’s Board of Directors to spot light Historic Downtown Shelbyville and it’s

businesses. The posters have generated a lot of buzz among store owners and citizens alike. The intent is to remind everyone to shop where you live as much as possible. The money you spend at local businesses generates up to 3.5 more economic benefit than spending at a chain store. Your local retailer is often tied to the community and donates and volunteers for local events. So as this Holiday season approaches please take the time “Live Here, BuyLocal” and support your great community. For more information, call Brandy Coomes at (317)398-9552.

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HIG’S LOCKSMITH, LLC IS CELEBRATING ITS

FIFTH YEAR IN BUSINESS!

HIG’S LOCKSMITH SERVES SHELBY, BARTHOLOMEW, DECATUR, RIPLEY,

JOHNSON, AND RUSH COUNTY

Hig’s Locksmith is owned by Charles D. (Doug) Higdon. He has over 36 years of residential and commercial construction experience. He has over 15 years residential and commercial experience installing door frames, doors, locks, panic bars, door closers, and related hardware. Doug is a factory certified installer of KABA Peaks Preferred restricted key systems, KABA E-PLEX electronic locks, KABA E-PLEX Enterprise software systems, and KABA SIMPLEX mechanical pushbutton locks. Doug also specializes in servicing Aluminum Storefront doors. He has partnered with Avest Consulting, LCC to sell and install CCTV Video Surveillance and Alarm Systems.

Hig’s Locksmith is a mobile locksmith business, meaning we will come to you! Hig’s will work with each customer to determine what their security needs are and then propose

a solution to meet that need. Hig’s Locksmith is bonded and insured.

Doug is a member of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce , the Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, and a member of ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America).

Hig’s and Avest wants to wish all of our current and

future customers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

108 Hillcrest Drive Shelbyville, IN 46176 [email protected]

Shelbyville: 317-392-7441 Greensburg: 812-663-6965

Thank you Renewing Investors!

Newsletters printed by: Office Hub

Welcome New Investors!

* denotes Presidential Member

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December Networking Luncheon December 12th 11:30am-1:00pmat Texas Corral 2103 Intelliplex Drive, Shelbyville Our speaker will be Jill Guion of Anderson University.

Please plan to attend. RSVP to Courtney at the Chamber by phone (317)398-6647 or by email at [email protected].

Buck Creek Winery* Charles Major Manor*

Clearview Christmas Tree Farm* Fifth Third Bank*

H & R Block* Hig’s Locksmith* Human Services*

Indianapolis Colts* Integrity Biofuels, LLC*

Jewelry WorksKeith Devine-Carpenter Realtors*

Kelley Locksmith* Maurices*

O’Neal Steel* Pregnancy Care Center* Redesigned for Living

Sears Signs and More*

Top Dog Boarding Kennel* Veterans of Foreign War-Post 2695*

Wildrick Restoration*

*denotes Presidential Member

Amy McCarty, Independent Scentsy Consultant, provides wickless wax warmers, scented wax, and bath and body products. To contact Amy, call (317)512-9820 or visit her website at https://amccarty.scentsy.us

Bake Me A Cake Ineeda Sandwich is a new local bakery and sandwich shop located at 322 Duran Drive, Shelbyville. To contact Bake Me A Cake Ineeda Sandwich, call (317)642-8750.

Fazoli’s*, located at 2554 East State Road 44, provides Italian fast food.

FHL Christian Counseling, LLC* provides licensed mental health counseling for individuals, couples, families or groups. To contact FHL Christian Counseling, call (317)683-7089.

The Headliner Band* specializes in entertainment, concerts, corporate parties, fund raising, weddings, celebrations, special events featuring live music with a great sound and light show. To contact The Headliner Band, call (317)495-3174 or visit their website at http://michaelshenderson.com.

Tie Tree Service provides commercial and residential complete tree services. To contact Tie Tree Service, call (317) 512-4484

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When planning your marketing budget for 2013, don’t forget the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce!

Chamber Chatter A Publication of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

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In this issue: ATHENA Celebration Nicole Cherry First Bank Shelbyville MainStreet ShelbyvilleFirst Financial Bank Blue River Community Foundation Pantry Pals Bob Evans

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