july 2010
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Thinking regionallyTRANSCRIPT
It’s time to get linked, Madison! Imagine that
Recently, an innovative
scientist suggested
pointing our expensive
space telescopes for a
period of time at, well,
nothing. It was
essentially an empty
space, in space. The
result? They found 90% more universe.
Imagine that.
Likewise, the Madison County Chamber is
taking an innovative approach in looking at
programs and services critical to expanding
your footprint, connecting with clients and
resources, and providing tools and
knowledge for business success.
Here’s where our telescope is pointing:
+ BuzzMakers
+ IndyFast50
+ GetSmartMadison
+ 3 County BizMix
+ MadisonTube
Who knows? We just might find 90% more
market share for Madison County regional
businesses! Imagine that!
July 1, 2010
As a symbol of a
young but uniting
nation, stones
from the 13
States were used
in the
construction of
the Washington
Monument to
celebrate, in part, unity. Ironically,
the Civil War broke out before the
monument was erected. Referring
to a biblical passage, Abraham
Lincoln warned, “If a kingdom be
divided against itself, that
kingdom can not stand.”
If I were to sum up in one word the
lesson to be learned, it would be:
unityunityunityunity. United we stand, divided we fall!
We, the business community of
Madison County and surrounding
regions, have an opportunity to
link up link up link up link up and tackle the issues of economic growth, infrastructure,
and regional branding. To
proactively address these
challenges, we are modifying our
name, mission, and purpose to
focus first on Madison County
businesses and second on
building a regional economic
development plan. Regionalism
means erasing the city and county
lines and focusing on regional
economic impact.
It means allowing others to play in
your sandbox and even playing
with your toys. It means
collaboration. It means
partnerships. It means putting
aside egos and personal gain to
achieve collective growth and
profit.
As the Madison County Madison County Madison County Madison County
Chamber Chamber Chamber Chamber we serve the needs of the regional business
community. We connect people to
create commerce. We promote
economic growth, one business at
a time.
Can we do it? No. If we are
divided. But we just might
positively impact the bottom-line if
we connect connect connect connect together, share share share share our knowledge and resources, and
profit profit profit profit as a regional business community. I don’t have all the
answers. But I will work to link
the right players, opinion leaders,
and innovators who just might
catch this vision of unity authored
by our Founding Fathers. And
maybe, just maybe, we might write
some new history of our own!
Madison County...let’s get linked!
Madison Means Busines
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Anderson Family Dental | Jeffrey Lee Dyer | Fraundorfer Family
Dentistry | Mobile Computing Solutions | Southside Automotive
Service & Sales | High Rise Investments | Central Indiana Commuter
Services
Put your business ad in the
hands of 700 plus Madison
County business decision
makers for only $199. You
design the ad, we’ll deliver it.
Save on cost of mailing through
this unique, shared medium.
Contact Rita Puckett
765.642.0264
GETLINKEDMADISON
THANK YOU RENEWALS!
Ralph’s Auto Services | Community Networks | Cowpokes
Western Outfitters | Elks Lodge | Lawns, Landscaping &
Beyond | Madison Park Church of God | Network &
Telephone Systems | RE/MAX Real Estate Groups
Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.andersonINchamber.com
Kyle Morey, CEO
Find us at Get Linked Madison
July 9 | 7:30 am to 6:30 pm July 9 | 7:30 am to 6:30 pm July 9 | 7:30 am to 6:30 pm July 9 | 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
UNITED WAY/CHAMBER GOLF CLASSICUNITED WAY/CHAMBER GOLF CLASSICUNITED WAY/CHAMBER GOLF CLASSICUNITED WAY/CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
Leave the ties behind and enjoy a relaxing day on the course at the largest golf tournament in Madison County! Food. Prizes. Connections. Teams still available. Sponsored by Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $125 per player. $500 per team
Where: Where: Where: Where: 3429 Madison Ave, Anderson
July 13 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm July 13 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm July 13 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm July 13 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Join the young-at-heart professionals of Madison County for an after hours mixer you won’t forget. Appetizers. Wine. Fabulous door prizes.
Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: Your business card
Where: Where: Where: Where: ClipZone 1913 C Street, Anderson
July 15 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am July 15 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am July 15 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am July 15 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am
WOMEN IN BUSINESSWOMEN IN BUSINESSWOMEN IN BUSINESSWOMEN IN BUSINESS
Topic: Skin Cancer and what it means to you presented by Dr. Swafford
Build relationships with over 80 professional women in the region. Enjoy a elegant breakfast.
Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $15 members | $20 guests
Where: Where: Where: Where: Elks Lodge 1803 Broadway, Anderson
++++ Imagine an event that brings together the industries of technology, arts and entertainment, education, professional services, healthcare, green services, and non profits; sprinkle that with motivational speakers, growth experts, and then mix in guaranteed connections with a fun environment and you have the perfect recipe
for the GETLINKEDGETLINKEDGETLINKEDGETLINKEDMADISONMADISONMADISONMADISON EXPO. EXPO. EXPO. EXPO. An event only for the adventurous.
Coming Fall 2010.Coming Fall 2010.Coming Fall 2010.Coming Fall 2010.
+ + + + The City of Anderson announced a $100K $100K $100K $100K collaborative business fund collaborative business fund collaborative business fund collaborative business fund that will be awarded in increments of 10K for businesses who work together to impact the economy. Application at www.cityofanderson.com.
++++ Madison County Chamber President, Kyle Morey, met with the Pendleton Business Association to present new vision and invite opportunity to partner. opportunity to partner. opportunity to partner. opportunity to partner. PBA is poised to help local businesses connect and through the Chamber link to regional businesses around Madison and Hamilton Counties.
+ + + + The Chamber knighted the new Ambassador Chair, Jill Guion of Anderson Univ., at the June WakeUp Breakfast. The taskforce plans to meet and recruit around Madison County offering brand buildingbrand buildingbrand buildingbrand building, facilitated connections, and buzz-making opportunities. Want to be a “brand builder”? Join us at the Flagship on July 8th, 8 to 9:30 am.
Upcoming Events Register www.andersonINchamber.com
The Buzz “Let’s give them something to talk about…”
An Outsider’s perspective
In the 20 plus days I have served here in Madison County, a burning question seems to boil up in every conversation: “so, Kyle, what is your take on our region as an outsider?” My response?
Opportunity.
This region has an opportunity to learn from its past and advance in the future. It has the opportunity to build new partnerships with regional players. It has land, and lots of it. It has people who are diligent and concerned about its economy. It has infrastructure, already-in-action commerce, land
developers, tourism, entertainment, real estate movers, industrial giants, innovative concepts,
business incubators, historical landmarks, non profit missions, strong religious backbone, 7 cities and townships, and a wealth of been-there-and-done-it mentors who stand ready to teach us of our past and offer sound counsel on the future. We also have an up and coming generation of new opinion leaders — those who over time will build the wealth, experience, and clout needed to provide leadership and vision.
My question to the insiders: My question to the insiders: My question to the insiders: My question to the insiders: What does the future of Madison County and its region look like to you?
I invite your answers. Please join the conversation on www.linkedin.com, search Get Linked Madison group.