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SUMMARY:New Member Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, New Members! At this morning event you will learn more about your Chamber\, connect with people\, and enjoy breakfast in the Board Room at the Greater Elkhart Chamber\, 418 S. Main St.  Free to attend\, but please register. See you at 8:30! \nThank you for your interest in the New Member Welcome. This event is now full and registration is closed. Please join us at the New Member Welcome on November 4.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/new-member-welcome/
LOCATION:Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce\, 418 S. Main St\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Superintendents - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Updates on our local schools featuring Dr. Steve Thalheimer\, Elkhart Community Schools; Byron Sanders\, Baugo Community Schools; and Dan Funston\, Concord Community Schools \nHosted by the Education/Career Development Council. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. Thank you for your interest.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/breakfast-with-the-superintendents-2022/
LOCATION:Matterhorn Conference Center\, 2041 Cassopolis St\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220912T160000
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SUMMARY:Business Startup 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a valuable first step in starting a business. Every successful business is built on a solid foundation\, and this session covers cornerstone issues of market\, management\, and money. We also introduce business planning techniques\, discuss how to estimate expenses and develop sales forecasts\, explore funding options\, and introduce helpful information resources. This session is offered at no cost thanks to the generous support of Flagstar Bank. \n  \nThe event is free & open to the public and will be held at The Village Community Center at 215 E Indiana in Elkhart. To attend\, please register at ISBDC’s website at https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15932
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/business-startup-101-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Village\, 215 W Indiana Ave\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T093000
DTSTAMP:20260712T052347
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SUMMARY:Position Your Business for Success
DESCRIPTION:“Learn What it Takes to Thrive in Elkhart’s Diverse Commercial Environment” panel discussion \nHosted by the Business Diversity Initiative \nWith the internet at our fingertips\, it may seam easy to gain access to advice & tips for your business or startup; but\, learning what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur is a different story. The Chamber’s Business Diversity Initiative invites you to hear our panel experts as they share what it takes to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that leads to business success; how to craft a social media message that will help your brand stand out in the crowd; and the financial and wrap around services that will support your business. Every business starts with a great idea\, so get yours ready and join us for what promises to be an enlightening conversation. \nPanelists include: Alora Pradel\, Relationship Manager with Bankable; Andre Jackson\, CEO of AlphaJak Sealcoating; David Rivas\, Co-owner of RN Social Media Management; and Derald Gray\, Owner & Director of DG Visionaries. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Seats are limited\, so please register to reserve your spot. To reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/position-your-business-for-success/
LOCATION:Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce\, 418 S. Main St\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220915T130000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Networking - Women's Council Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:What you will learn from this presentation about networking \n\nWhat it is and what it isn’t\nHow you can think of it as a critical part of how you accomplish things\nStrategies to build a broad\, connective and dynamic strategic network\n\nSpeaker: Nancy Owsianowski\, President of RoundTable Consulting \nSponsored by  \nRegistration for this event is now closed. To reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/effective-networking-womens-council-luncheon/
LOCATION:Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre\, 410 S Main St\, Elkhart\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours hosted by Lake City Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for After Hours brought to you by Lake City Bank\n5:15 to 7:15 PM\nLake City Bank River District Office\, 240 E Jackson Blvd\, Suite 103\, Elkhart\, IN\nDrop in to see our newest branch and network with our team and chamber friends. Plus\, enter for a chance to win door prizes! Appetizers and soft drinks on us\, cash bar available. \nTo reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/business-after-hours-hosted-by-lake-city-bank/
LOCATION:Lake City Bank Elkhart River District\, 240 E Jackson Blvd\, Ste 103\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T090000
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CREATED:20220713T132239Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA Council Breakfast - Controlling Workers Comp Costs
DESCRIPTION:The Cost Benefit of Keeping Your Employees Safe – Controlling Workers Comp Costs \nPresenter: Rhonda Crosslin\, Vice President of Operations\, Specialized Staffing Solutions \nBreakfast starts at 7:30 AM; program runs 8 to 9 AM \nHow many of us realize there are ways to get more cost benefits from keeping our employees safe?  The primary driver is the safety of our teams\, but don’t forget the cost benefits of your efforts to do so.  Rhonda Crosslin\, Specialized Staffing Solutions\, will share worker’s compensation best practices that can be used to realize these Safety related savings! \n\n\n\n\nAnnual Sponsors: \n\n\nSponsor: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets” Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Registration Deadline is Friday\, September 16.  \nA zoom option is available. Your emailed ticket will have the Zoom link on it.\n \nRegistration to attend this event in person is now closed.
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/osha-council-breakfast-controlling-workers-comp-costs/
LOCATION:Matterhorn Conference Center\, 2041 Cassopolis St\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured,Online
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SUMMARY:Front Line Leadership Training Series (all)
DESCRIPTION:The Front-Line Leader Workshops are geared for managers\, supervisors and group leaders. The sessions are highly interactive take participants through foundational leadership skills while introducing them to higher level continuous improvement tools and leadership practices. \nThe series of workshops build upon each other and address performance management\, problem solving\, leading change\, leadership communication\, conflict management and motivation of employees with various styles. Participants will also get a DiSC Workplace Profile assessment and gain understanding on how their workplace style can best interact and positively impact their team and peers. \nFacilitators Bil Murray and Merritt Dilts have deep practical leadership and continuous improvement knowledge from a variety of industry experience. \nYou can attend the whole series (recommended) or choose those topics most pertinent to your needs. The first session “Understanding Front Line Leadership: Striving for Excellence” kicks off on September 22\, 8 am to 12 pm \nThe full series of 10 Workshops is $975 ($895 for Greater Elkhart Chamber Members).\nIndividual Courses are $105 ($95 for Greater Elkhart Chamber Members).\nThe full series price includes an Everything DiSC Workplace Profile Assessment. Please note\, for the individual course (Module 2) involving the DiSC Workplace Profiles\, there is an additional $72 for the assessment. \nThese workshops will be held at in person at the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce\, 418 S Main St\, Elkhart. Single modules are from 8 am to 12 noon with the exception of 10/18; that module runs 1 pm to 5 pm. The 8-hour modules are from 8 am to 5 pm. \n\n\n\nSep 22\nModule 1\n(4 hours)\nUnderstanding Leadership (What Leaders Do)\n\n\nSep 28\nModule 2\n(4 hours)\nUnderstanding Your Leadership Style (Everything DiSC Workplace Profile Assessment)\n\n\nOct 18\nModule 3\n(4 hours)\nThe Communication of Leaders\n\n\nOct 26\nModule 4\n(4 hours)\nPerformance Management\n\n\nNov 8\nModules 5 & 6\n(8 hours)\nTeam Work and Team Building\n\n\nNov 22\nModules 7 & 8\n(8 hours)\nProblem Solving and Continuous Improvement\n\n\nNov 30\nModule 9\n(4 hours)\nLeading Through Change\n\n\nDec 15\n\nModule 10\n(4 hours)\nPutting it All Together\n\n\n\nTo reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/front-line-leadership-training-series-all/
LOCATION:Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce\, 418 S. Main St\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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SUMMARY:Member Celebration - Mid-City Supply
DESCRIPTION:Happy 75th Birthday Mid-City Supply Company! Join them as they keep the celebration rolling with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony beginning at 10am\, Thursday\, September 22 at 940 Industrial Parkway\, Elkhart. Learn about the products and services offered by Mid-City by visiting www.mid-city.com
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/member-celebration-mid-city-supply/
LOCATION:Mid-City Supply\, 940 Industrial Parkway\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber
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SUMMARY:Work-Life Balance - YP Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the Journey with Confidence \nWork-life balance is something that many professionals actively aspire to conquer and achieve. In order to be successful both professionally and personally\, it is important to remember that this lifestyle is an ever-changing concept: what works for you today may not work tomorrow\, and that’s okay. Breanna Allen\, Ph.D.\, executive director of the Tolson Center for Community Excellence\, will share her story on how she purposefully evaluates her needs and makes the necessary adjustments to maintain balance. In addition\, Dr. Allen — wife\, mother\, community leader & servant\, and president of the local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Incorporated — will share lessons learned\, advice\, and will encourage attends to view work-life as an ongoing journey\, not a destination. \nThis event is open to Young Professionals of all ages. \nGreater Elkhart Young Professionals Luncheon Series presented by  \nLuncheon sponsored by \n \nRegistration closes at 5 pm on Wednesday\, September 14. \nTo reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/work-life-balance-yp-luncheon/
LOCATION:Don Jose’s Mexican Grill & Cantina\, 655 CR 17\, Ste 9\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T130000
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SUMMARY:Safety Conscious Supervision Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in this workshop. The class is now full.\nReducing Workers’ Compensation Costs Through\nAccident Prevention & Safety-Conscious Supervision \nThis 5-hour Seminar is designed specifically for managers\, supervisors\, team leaders\, safety committees\, and anyone with a supervisory or leadership role in the workplace. The seminar fee includes handouts; key principles reference cards\, am breaks\, and lunch.  This seminar is a must for all levels of supervision in any organization that has an accident rate greater than zero.  Here’s what others have said about Safety-Conscious Supervision:” One of the best motivational seminars I have ever attended” … “Interesting\, Practical\, Not boring” … After attending several safety training sessions\, I felt this one was one of the best”.  This exciting\, thought provoking seminar will be taught by Ron Crook\, OSHA Council Co-Chair – Emeritus\, Certified Safety & Health Manager\, and safety professional with more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing environments.  \nHere are the key learnings each participant will take away to help their companies reduce accident rates and lower compensation costs: \n\n10 Key Components of an Effective Safety Program\nFour Safety Approaches to Avoid\nKey Safety Philosophies to Guide Your Efforts\nThe Supervisor’s Dilemma and How it Impacts Safety\nThe Effect of Supervisory Safety Attitudes\nThe 5 levels of Safety-Conscious Supervision & How to Move to a Higher Level\nSteps to Immediately Enhance Safety Effectiveness\nPreventing Unsafe Acts (At-Risk Behaviors) From Reoccurring\nThe Impact Safety Costs Have on Profitability\nEstablishing Safety Goals & Key Result Areas (KRAs)\nMaking Action Plans and Taking the Initiative\nThe Importance of Supervisory Safety Communications\nIdentifying Recognizable Hazards & OSHA Violations\n\n In addition to an enjoyable learning experience\, all seminar participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. \nTo reserve tickets\, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/safety-conscious-supervision-workshop/
LOCATION:Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce\, 418 S. Main St\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Featured
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SUMMARY:Member Celebration - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Lori Snyder and her team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana look forward to showing off their new digs at 1101 Parkway Ave Unit 100\, Elkhart\, during their Open House on Thursday\, September 29. Open House begins at at 3:00 pm\, with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and remarks at 4:00 pm. www.BHHSNI.com
URL:https://www.elkhart.org/event/member-celebration-berkshire-hathaway-homeservices-northern-indiana/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana Real Estate\, 1101 Parkway Ave\, Unit 100\, Elkhart\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber
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