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LEADING BUSINESS

October/November 2016

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

4 President’s Report

6 Focus on Chamber Councils

12 Ambassadors of the Month

13 New Members and Anniversaries

15 Calendar of Upcoming Events

Payroll & Employer Services

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Launch Elkhart Open page 8

Welch Packaging’s Local Focus Fuels Expansion

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Member Celebrations page 10

Business Recognition Awardspage 11

News About Our Memberspage12

Business/Education Partnership Award

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In case you hadn’t noticed, we are trying new things at your Chamber.

Traditionally, Chambers of Commerce have always done things to attract new businesses, help businesses grow, and connect businesses with new customers. We still do all that and more. To bolster our efforts, we are trying new plans.

To attract new businesses to Downtown Elkhart, we have created a new Director of Downtown Development. You have read about that in past issues and in the media. Andy Jones has been advocating on behalf of existing businesses and attracting new ones. Hopefully you have noticed the momentum downtown. New stores have opened and new restaurants are on their way. Thanks to the Elkhart Redevelopment Commission, the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau for helping make the position a reality.

In this issue of Leading Business, you will read an update on Launch Elkhart, a business incubator located at our Chamber. Through services provided by the Chamber, SCORE, ISBDC and a partnership with IUSB, we have created an environment for new businesses to get established, then “launch” into the community. Thanks to Mayor Tim Neese and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County for helping launch Launch Elkhart.

We have been thrilled to welcome new businesses into Launch Elkhart. There is excitement in the air at the Chamber. We are eager for even more tenants as we watch these businesses grow.

With business connections, also known as networking, it is difficult to find something new. Through our connection events, like Biz-Ness After Hours, we have been bringing you together with clients, customers, and partners for

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Trying New Thingsyears. We have hosted new types of connection events, like FUNworking, a speed networking activity.

Now, we are trying another new networking tool. On the recommendation of another Chamber in the state, we are using a new mobile-based tool called Socio. Through Socio, you can walk into an event and shake your phone, like you are shaking hands. You will see all the other Socio users in the room. If you can connect with them through the program, it will be like capturing their business cards on your phone. Not just their business card, but their LinkedIn page, Facebook page, Twitter page, YouTube page, and every other connection they want to share. Likewise, they will get all that information from you.

You control what you want to share. It may be that you just want to meet that person in-person. And then exchange numbers. However, business communications are happening, increasingly, on social media. Here is your chance to exchange links before you meet.

After a “soft launch” of Socio at the September Biz-Ness After Hours at Burston Marketing, we are going to promote it heavily at the October 4 Biz-Ness Expo. When you visit the Expo, you will have the opportunity to not just celebrate the Elkhart County business climate. You will have the opportunity to connect with everybody there, whether you see them in front of you or not.

To try Socio, download the free app. I would suggest logging in with your LinkedIn account. For my first attempt, I created the account through Facebook, and did not have my professional picture in place. If you want to see how it works, you can search for me and ask to connect. At the Expo, you just shake the phone and all Socio users will appear.

Your Chamber continues to Educate, Advocate and Elevate your business. We may be 90 years old, but we are not afraid of change. In a changing world we adapt so we can bring the best product to you and our community. I hope you enjoy our new initiatives.


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Focus on Chamber CouncilsTransportation

You CAN get there from here! The Transportation Council is working hard to make sure that after you make it, you can take it where it needs to go!

The Council has built valuable relationships with local, regional, and state transportation officials. We continually meet with them to review timetables for area transportation projects.

We advocate for continuous and coordinated improvement in the network which serves transportation needs in Elkhart County and connecting our community to other areas. This includes highways, air transportation, rail service, and other multi-modal forms of transportation.

Our goal is to continue to promote improvements to major projects, including: US 31 corridor, CR 17 corridor, Nappanee Street/ SR 19 corridor, CR 6/Cleveland Road corridor, US 20 corridor, US 33 corridor, new railroad grade separations, and bridges.

Council Chair: Kent Schumacher, Troyer Group

Council Meeting Time: 2nd Friday, 8 am

For information about the Transportation Council, contact Council Liaison Kay House-Clark at (574) 293-1531 x 138 or [email protected].


TechnologyLinking Innovative Creators, Users and Providers of Technology

The Technology Council provides a conduit for general technology education and networking between IT professionals in the greater Elkhart area. The Council stays informed of technology innovations, and works with members to provide information to Michiana businesses.

The goals of the Technology Council are to:

• Provide an avenue for members to interact and network• Provide current IT resource assistance to member companies and

be a conduit for discussion of evolving technologies, hardware, software and systems

• Provide technology education to and about Michiana companies• Raise awareness about technology efforts in Michiana and provide

input when appropriate

Council Co-Chairs: Scott Gramm, Patrick Industries Glen Kauffmann, Heritage Financial Group, Inc.

Council Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday 8:00 am (bimonthly)

For information about the Technology Council, contact Council Liaison Merritt Dilts at (574) 293-1531 x 121 or [email protected].

ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY CONFERENCE

November 3 8:30 am to 4:30 pmCrystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre

Stay ahead of regulatory changes, with topics like these:RCRA Hazardous Waste Determination s Dealing with Dust Air Permitting s Transitioning to Safer Chemicals in 7 Steps Implementing a Safety and Environmental Audit Program

Effective Training Techniques for EHS Integrated Contingency Plans (Stormwater, SPCC, and others)

The Business Case for Energy EfficiencyEPA’s New Formaldehyde Standards – What RV Manufacturers

and Suppliers Need to Know

Keynote Speaker: Carol Comer, CommissionerIndiana Department of Environmental Management

Exhibitors/SponsorsBarnes & Thornburg LLP - BCA Environmental Consultants

Element Materials Technology - Grauvogel & AssociatesHatchett & Hauck LLP - IN Dept of Environmental Management

Industrial Safety & Environmental Services - KERAMIDA Liquid Waste Removal - Midwest Energy Group

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. Roberts Environmental Services, LLC - TecServ Environmental Inc.

Thor Industries - Trinity Consultants

Register at Elkhart.org. Registration deadline: Oct 28


Chamber requests nominations for 2017 Board of DirectorsThe Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will receive nominations for its board of directors through Nov. 4, 2016. Community leaders are encouraged to serve and participate in governing the finances and strategic initiatives of the Chamber, which represents roughly 44,000 total employees and over 900 member businesses and organizations.

Board terms are three years in length, and selected individuals from this year’s nominations will be seated Jan. 1, 2017.

Any member business or organization in good standing may submit a nomination with a Board Application, cover letter and biographical information about the nominee. The application is available on our website (www.elkhart.org/chamber-information/board-of-directors.cfm) or by calling Jennifer at (574) 293-1531. A nominating committee will review candidates and make selections to fill positions based on business category, occupation or profession, memberships in civic and fraternal organizations, achievements, community contributions, and participation in Chamber projects or events.

Business categories include retail, professional, service, manufacturing, technical, wholesale, not-for-profit, and others.

Nominations may be sent to the committee in care of President/CEO Kyle Hannon, either electronically at [email protected] or via traditional mail at PO Box 428, Elkhart, IN 46515.

Share Your Strengths - be a 2016/17 Career Day Speaker The Education/Career Development Council of the Elkhart Chamber is seeking speakers to share their career experiences with local middle school students. Speakers are now being accepted for the 2016-17 school year.

Speakers are invited to share the following topics: a description of their occupation, education and training, salary/benefits and the inspiration for the career path they’ve chosen. Visuals and hands-on activities are encouraged.

Arrival time is 8:30 am and the commitment to speak includes two one-hour sessions on the same day, with 10 to 15 minutes speaking time for each.

Speakers may sign up for one or more session dates.

November 3 - Pierre Moran Middle School November 15 - West Side Middle School November 30 - North Side Middle School

December 14 - Concord Junior High SchoolFebruary 16, 2017 - Elkhart Christian Academy

The program brings career information to students, helping to determine their career path while making them aware of opportunities in their local community.

To register or for more information, contact Kathy Cardwell at [email protected] or (574) 293-1531.

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Join us for this full-day program featuring a range of topics geared towards busy CFOs, controllers, and other financial managers. Cost to attend is only $100 per person and includes 8 hours of CPE credit, continental breakfast, lunch, and Essenhaus pie.

Session topics will include:

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Ethics

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Succession Planning

Health Insurance Update/Strategies

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A couple of months ago Mayor Neese and a representative of the Community Foundation joined us in one of our conference rooms to announce the creation of Launch Elkhart. With grants from the City of Elkhart and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, we were going to transform our 1989 décor into a new hub of entrepreneurial activity. The transformation process began the next week. In one room, the wallpaper came down without much of a fight. In the other, it decided to take some wall with it. In the hallway, the trim had been installed with glue and screws, so it did not exit gracefully. But the David Klein Painting team overcame the obstacles and greatly changed the look of the walls. Collins and Company replaced the mauve carpet with something much more appropriate. Modern furniture from Business Furnishings, Office 360, and Office Barn is making the conference room a useful office space. The trim from Nickell Moulding is painted and installed. Frontier will soon be installing incredibly fast internet. In other words, thanks to the City of Elkhart and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Launch Elkhart looks much better than it did when we announced the project in July. More importantly to the purpose, we currently have four companies using the space. A couple of the clients had to step around drop cloths and handle desks being moved by painters. But things are mostly calm now.

Open and Available!

Launch Elkhart client Ryan White, Midwest Energy Group, and Chamber President Kyle Hannon discuss ongoing improvements in the facilities.

William Vanslager from Hallmark Home Mortgage was the first Launch Elkhart client. He has been able to use the space as his temporary office to get caught up with paperwork and meet with clients.

There are many types of business incubators around the nation and even our region. They are all important. What makes Launch Elkhart effective is the business support we are able to offer on-site. We have great partnerships with SCORE, ISBDC, IUSB and, of course, the Center for Business Excellence, the Director of Downtown Development, and the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce.

Our current tenants include Hallmark Mortgage, Homes for Heroes, 4-Sight Inspection Services and Midwest Energy Group. We welcome them to downtown and to our building.

We are looking for more businesses to utilize this great opportunity. If you know of a start-up business looking for space, have them call the Chamber at (574) 293-1531. We want to do all we can to Launch new businesses in Elkhart!


Welch Packaging Group, an independent corrugated box manufacturer, is announcing the expansion of their Elkhart facility for a graphics addition and installation of a new corrugator. This expansion increases Welch Packaging’s Elkhart Operation by allowing the company to begin manufacturing its own corrugated sheets for conversion. Construction of the building has been underway since June with a projected completion date before the end of the year.

Support of the local community has allowed Welch Packaging to expand their product offerings through this investment. Welch will be able to get products to market faster, customize paper for special board grades and combinations,

and ensure consistent quality. The 110” corrugator is specifically designed for maximum flexibility of the production process. Running finished sheets at 1200 feet per minute, Welch will have the versatility to produce any spectrum of paper requests through rapid and multiple set up capability, meeting any size demand for the customer.

“Our community and our customers have always been at the heart of the business decisions we make,” explained Welch Packaging President, Scott Welch. “We would not have been able to make this type of investment without such great support from our local customers through the years.”

The local community is extremely important to Welch Packaging. Strong relationships in the community and a service commitment to their customers has been Welch’s recipe for success. In fact, every member of Welch Packaging’s Executive Team graduated from an Elkhart area High School. The company is run by a team of individuals who live local, support local charities and foundations and want the Elkhart community to be a great place to live, work and raise a family.

“The most important part of our expansion is our ability to better support our local customers, right here in Elkhart,” shared John Martin, COO of Welch Packaging. “We don’t want our local

customers to go outside of our community to have their needs met.”

The increase in their physical facilities includes the capacity for the corrugator and its accompanying materials and supplies along with additional space designated to their rapidly growing graphics business unit. The graphics expansion will provide additional space for

machinery specifically devoted to the graphics market and will allow Welch to deliver on their service promise; 100% on time delivery, high quality products that exceed customer expectations, shortest lead times in the market, prices in less than 24 hours and being easy to do business with.

This expansion illustrates Welch Packaging’s commitment to continue to grow in Elkhart and creates over 80 new skilled positions for the Elkhart County workforce. Welch also decided to partner with local construction companies, among them J. A. Wagner, DJ Construction, LeMaster Steel Erectors, and H&G Services, generating additional jobs for the local community during the completion of their 195,000 square foot facility. As a local family owned business, it was a key initiative to contract with other local businesses, to allow the community to profit and create additional

jobs based on the expansion.

Welch Packaging is a family owned business that designs and manufactures custom corrugated products and packaging solutions for local customers.

Welch Packaging is always looking for their next great Leader! If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining the Welch Team, reach out to [email protected] to learn more about the exciting opportunities at this dynamic and growing company!

WELCH PACKAGING’S LOCAL FOCUS FUELS EXPANSION

“Our community and our customers have always been at the heart of the

business decisions we make.” - Scott Welch, President

1130 Herman St. Elkhart, IN 46516(574) 295-2460 - WelchPKG.com

Welch Packaging’s Local Focus Fuels Expansion


Member

Celebrations

Congratulations to Mariscos Don Miguel on their grand opening. Mayor Tim Neese and Valentina Topete Jaurer cut the ribbon, officially welcoming guests to the restaurant. Mariscos Don Miguel, located at 1700 Toledo Rd, Elkhart, specializes in seafood.

During their ribbon cutting ceremony and open house, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP shared they are excited about the opportunities their new office brings to better meet the needs of clients in Elkhart County. The office is in downtown Elkhart at 230 N. Main St.

T-Mobile, providing consumers and businesses wireless services, celebrates their new location in Elkhart at the newly constructed Windham Plaza, 2010 Cassopolis St.

Noah’s Landing Pet Care Clinic LLC, 3929 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, commemorated their 75th Anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebrating their founder, Dr. Booth, and his legacy as well as demonstrating modern day state-of-the-art care.

For more information on Member Celebrations, contact Ginger Lyons at [email protected]


Reschcor, 2123 Blakesley Parkway, Bristol, has received a Business Recognition Award from the Business Recognition/Beautification Council. Reschcor is owned by brothers Tom and Jim Reschly. The plastic extrusion company is focused on providing solutions to their customers and invests in the latest technology and resources. In 2015, Reschcor moved to a 90,000 sq ft building in Bristol.

Seifert Drug, 230 S Main St, Elkhart, has received a Business Recognition Award from the Business Recognition/Beautification Council. Seifert Drug employs 18 employees, including 2 pharmacists. They offer delivery of medicines to residences and assisted living facilities as well as on-site vaccinations for individuals and businesses. Owner Hass Hakim is proud to be part of Downtown Elkhart.

Business Recognition Awards

The Borger Group, LLC, 200 NIBCO Pkwy, Ste 303, Elkhart, has received a Business Recognition Award from the Business Recognition/Beautification Council. Founded in 1975, The Borger Group, owned by Tom Borger, Sr. and Tom Borger, Jr., is a family of companies working together to develop innovative commercial properties, high-profile living communities, and unique custom homes.

Iechyd Da Brewing Company, 317 N Main St, Elkhart, has received a Business Recognition Award from the Business Recognition/Beautification Council. Owners Chip and Summer Lewis had 80,000 visitors and sold over 22,000 gallons of beer in 2015. Their “pint night” donates $1 from each beer to charity, and last year they donated to the YP Toys for Tots. Iechyd Da means “Cheers” in Welsh.


NEWS ABOUT OUR MEMBERSAncon Construction has promoted Gary Wetzel to Senior Vice President of Planning and Design, where he will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of Business Development and Design. Gregory Welsch has rejoined Ancon as a concrete foreman, and will be responsible for supervising and mentoring concrete crew members.

BCA Environmental Consultants LLC has appointed Joel Markland president, John Kilmer vice president of technical services and Tony DeMarco vice president of consulting services.

1st Source Bank is building its newest Elkhart County banking center in the Martin’s Super Market currently under construction at 3800 East Mishawaka Road near Concord Mall. Both are expected to be open in October.

Julie Beer has been named Editor of The Goshen News. She was previously the education reporter, and is the first female editor of The Goshen News.

Matthew D. Cain is the new owner and president of HRP Construction Inc. Cain has held several positions with HRP over the last 20 years, most recently serving as vice president. The previous shareholder and president, Paul Fallon, remains with the company as a director, officer and employee.

Network Solutions Inc. has received the achievement of Master Collaboration Specialization from Cisco. NSI demonstrated strengths in technical excellence, and master level processes in customer experience through an intensive two-day, third party audit.

Noah’s Landing Pet Care Clinic LLC is celebrating 75 years of serving Elkhart and the surrounding communities. The clinic opened in 1941 at their current site at 3929 E. Jackson. Dr. Jill Windy purchased the clinic in 2009.

Old National Bank has been honored by American Banker magazine as one of the nation’s 60 Best Banks to Work For in 2016.

Steven P. Sittler, P.G., has joined Patriot Engineering & Environmental, Inc. as Senior Project Geologist/Senior Project Manager, operating from a satellite office in Elkhart County.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds Casinos have announced an $82,000 donation to Memorial Children’s Hospital.The donation, which is from proceeds of the 2016 Four Winds Invitational golf tournament, will be used to help the hospital buy a portable ultrasound for the MedFlight Helicopter Program and goggles that allow children to watch a movie or TV show during an MRI.

Chad Towner is the new CEO of Saint Joseph Health System. He will replace Al Gutierrez, who announced his retirement in March but will stay to assist with the transition.

Senior1Care, a family owned business that offers non-medical senior care services, has made the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year, and has been the fastest growing Indiana based home care company for each of the past four years.

Tim O’Donnell, director of operations and maintenance at South Bend International Airport (SBN), was elected as president of the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Aviation Executives.

Spearhead Sales & Marketing has augmented its team with business-to-business marketing executive Ben H Dorsey III. As Director of Engagement for Spearhead, Ben will help clients achieve successful engagements with their customers and channel partners.

Submit your company’s news and information to [email protected]

Ryan CaseCarothers Printing Company

www.carothersprinting.com

“I am proud to be part of an organization that cares about every member, with a goal to support our business. Being an Ambassador allows

me to meet local companies and place my business card directly in their hands. Reaching out, connects – strengthens – and enhances Carothers Printing Company, the Chamber and the business community.”

Kristel PressinellValley Screen Process Co.

www.valleyscreen.com

Ambassadors of the Monthpresented by

“The best part about being an Ambassador is the Ambassador Council Team- amazing people working together to be great advocates of our

local business community and the Chamber. It is a great experience with opportunities to talk about what Valley Screen does in more detail, exchange ideas and brainstorm with professionals.”


45 YEARSLochmandy Motors Sales, Inc.Robert Weed Plywood Corp.

40 YEARS Dr. Donald C. FindlayFarm Bureau Insurance Agency

35 YEARSCressy & Everett Real EstateFarmer Tank, Inc.

30 YEARS Davis & Davis, PCFirst State Bank of Middlebury The Print Shop

25 YEARSMadden Mfg., Inc.

15 YEARSEconomic Development Corp. of Elkhart CountyElkhart County Youth For Christ, Inc. United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, Inc.

10 YEARSBashor Children’s HomeCDR ConstructionMullets Garage/Auto SalesWeaver Furniture Sales

5 YEARSBrown & Brown General Contractors, Inc.LESEA Broadcasting TV/ RadioMaple City Dispensing Play Tall Consulting

1 YEARBelle Tire Blue Star, Inc.Drive & Shine, Inc.Elkhart SCORE 592 Forge Industrial Staffing Midwest Energy GroupMonteith’s Best-One Tire & Auto Care Weichert Realtors - Pheasant Ridge

NEW MEMBERS523 Tap & Grill, Inc.Referred by Director of Downtown Development523tapandgrill.com523 S Main StElkhart, IN 46516(574) 523-1523Tony AnagnosRestaurants

Allstate Insurance: Mulroy Family Insurance Referred by Brian Clark, Sanders Pianowski, LLP https://agents.allstate.com/patrick-mulroy-elkhart-in.html2707 Toledo RdElkhart, IN 46516(574) 241-3700Patrick MulroyInsurance

Furrion LLCfurrion.com23891 Glenview DrElkhart, IN 46514(574) 327-6571Deanna SieggreenElectronic & Electrical Components

The Innovation Coach1703 Victoria DrElkhart, IN 46514(574) 575-3295James FierceBusiness & Management Consultants

Kinetic Developmentkineticit.co/develop-it506 W South StSouth Bend, IN 46601(574) 323-0707Piyas BandyopadhyayInformation Technology Consultants

David Klein Painting2760 CR 6 WElkhart, IN 46514(574) 596-7930David KleinPainting Contractors

Lockheed Martinlockheedmartin.com/us/what-we-do/energy/420 N Victoria StMishawaka, IN 46544(574) 485-8846Carl AndreEnergy Consultants

Mariscos Don Miguel1700 Toledo RdElkhart, IN 46516(574) 327-6364Martin TopeteRestaurants

Money Mailer of Northern IndianaReferred by Valley Screen, Monica Abairmoneymailer.com/northernindiana19256 Staffordshire DrSouth Bend, IN 46637(574) 355-3500 Fax: (574) 318-3355Jill Kaps RamseyMarketing & Advertising

Office 360office3sixty.com58785 Executive DrMishawaka, IN 46544(574) 282-1830John SnyderOffice Supplies, Equipment & Furniture

The Office Barn, Inc.theofficebarn.com2920 Elkhart RdGoshen, IN 46526(574) 534-6661Fax: (574) 534-6662Phil StrawOffice Equipment & Furniture

Ozingaozinga.com19001 Old LaGrange RdMokena, IL 60448(708) 346-4200Connie SylvesterConcrete Producer

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc.Referred by Environmental Councilpatrioteng.com6150 E 75th StIndianapolis, IN 46250(317) 576-8058 Fax: (317) 576-1965Steven P. Sittler, PGEnvironmental Consultants

Pool Tables Plus, Inc.Referred by Director of Downtown Development519 S Main StElkhart, IN 46516(574) 293-1844 Fax: (574) 295-5753Tony AnagnosBilliard Tables & Accessories

Satellite Industriessatelliterestroomtrailers.com1686 Commerce DrBristol, IN 46507(574) 350-2150 Fax: (574) 206-2040Tim HildePortable Sanitation

T-Mobile of Elkhartt-mobile.com/store/cell-phone-elkhart-in-4236.html 2010 Cassopolis StElkhart, IN 46514-3102(574) 327-0796Doug NorrisTelecommunications Equipment: Sales & Service

ANNIVERSARIES OCTOBER/NOVEMBER


Young Entrepreneurs Academy(YEA!) accepting applications for 2016-17 school yearCreative and motivated middle and high school students are invited to apply for

the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), an exciting after-school program for grades 6-12 that teaches them how to start and run their own REAL businesses. Classes begin in late October.

For information on applying or volunteering, contact Kathy Cardwell at (574) 293-1531 Ext. 122 or [email protected].

Feed the Children, located at 22365 Elkhart East Blvd, Elkhart, has received the 2nd Quarter Business/Education Partnership Award from the Education/Career Development Council. They were nominated by Trudy Battjes, Elkhart Central High School. “The Teacher Store at Feed the Children has been wonderful. They are so helpful and positive. The store provides items that teachers do not have to budget for. They have provided basic school supplies, card stock for making flashcards, and even bigger items. With tight budgets that the school systems are currently experiencing, Feed the Children has been a Godsend!”

Business/Education Award Presented to Feed The Children

Join us for the 20th Annual Transportation Breakfast

Federal Highway Transportation Funding

Federal Highway Transportation Funding has been changing over the years. How will it be in the future? How will that affect us?

Friday, December 9 8 - 9:30 amMatterhorn Conference Center

Register at www.elkhart.org.

Sponsored by:

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information on Chamber events and member events, visit ELKHART.ORG | LEADING BUSINESS 15

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

4 Biz-Ness Expo 4 - 7 pmCrystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart

11 OSHA 10 Hour Voluntary Compliance TrainingOctober 11 and 12, 8 am - 5 pmMatterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart

13 Women’s Golf Outing11:30 lunch; 12:30 Tee TimeBent Oak Golf Club, 3610 Bent Oak Trail, Elkhart

30 Career Day8:30 amNorth Side Middle School, 300 Lawrence St., Elkhart

15 Biz-Ness After Hours hosted by MutualBank5 - 7 pm4330 Elkhart Rd, Goshen

OSHA Training10 Hour General Industry Safety & Health Program

A Guide to OSHA Compliance

The 10 hour 2-day Course is designed to present detailed information on how the provisions of

OSHA Act must be implemented in the workplace.

October 11 and 12, 2016Matterhorn Conference Center

2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart

Member Cost: $250 per personOpen to all Elkhart Chamber members.

Register at Elkhart.org. Registration limited to 40 participants.

18 Biz-Ness Lunch-In hosted by Gaylor Electric11 am - 1 pm2509 Ada Dr, Elkhart

19 OSHA Council Breakfast7:30 amMatterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart

10 Cheers for Charity benefitting Toys for Totshosted by Young Professionals Council5:30 - 7:30 pm, 523 Tap & Grill, 523 S Main St, Elkhart

16 OSHA Council Breakfast7:30 amMatterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart

20 Intrigue, Inspire, Ignite Elkhart County Dinnerhosted by Young Professionals Council5:30 pm Cash Bar, 6:30 Dinner, 7:00 Speakers beginCrystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart

3 Environmental and Safety Conference8:30 am - 4:30 pmCrystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart

October 18 11AM-1PM

2509 Ada Dr, Elkhart

November 15 5-7 PM

4330 Elkhart Rd, Goshen

6 Start Up Financing For Small Business In partnership with SCORE 10 - 11:30 amGreater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S Main St, Elkhart

3 Career Day8:30 amPierre Moran Middle School, 200 W. Lusher Ave., Elkhart

25 FUNWorking - Networking Event8 - 10:30 amHilton Garden Inn Elkhart, 3401 Plaza Court

15 Career Day8:30 amWest Side Middle School, 101 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart

25 Reflections of Italy Information Presentation5 pmGreater Elkhart Chamber, 418 S Main St, Elkhart

Fall Festivities!

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November5 Gift Extravaganza, 10a-7p11 Salvation Army Kettle Drive Kick Off 11:30a19 Fast Eddie’s Kroozin’ USA Scale Model Show, 10a-4p 19 Santa’s Surprise Visit

Snowstorm Steve & Silly Safari’s Animals of the North Pole Show, 12:30pStorybook Parade with Santa, 1pMeet & Greet with Snowstorm Steve and the Reindeer Reserve (Live Reindeer), 1:15-2pSanta available for photos until 6p

24 Thanksgiving - Turkey Stampede25 Santa Set Open for the Season, Mon-Sat:11a-7p, Sun:1-5p

October8 Fall Crafts & More Show, 10a-7p15 KALITA, Master of Magic, 1p22 Pumpkin Fest

Pumpkin Princess & MorePumpkin Decorating Kit Giveaway 1-2pCreative Costume Contest 2p

27 Treat Night 6p29 Sports Cards & Collectibles Show

FREE Gift Wrapping, Every weekend Nov. 25 - Dec. 24Hours Vary, Compliments of the Concord Mall Merchants Association

2016 CM Fall Elkhart Chamber REVISED.indd 1 9/20/16 9:50 AM

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