Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

OSHA Council Breakfast – IOSHA Update 2020
2020-06-17 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN, United States
Please join us for an IOSHA update via Zoom from Deputy Commissioner of Labor IOSHA, Michelle Ellis, and the Deputy Commissioner of Labor INSafe, Kenneth Boucher. They will be presenting the annual summary of IOSHA activity and Federal OSHA proposed changes and activities this year as well as the latest OSHA COVID-19 regulation updates.
Speakers: Michelle Ellison, Deputy Commissioner of Labor IOSHA and Kenneth Boucher, Deputy Commissioner of Labor INSafe
Cost: There’s no charge since there will be no bacon!
Please register everyone from your facility that will be viewing the presentation, just like you would register everyone that would attend the breakfast.
You will receive the ZOOM information in a separate email with your confirmation.

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Member Celebration - R. Yoder Construction
2020-06-18 15:30 - 16:00 | Wakarusa Police Department, 102 S Spring St, Wakarusa, IN, United States
Congratulations to R. Yoder Construction for the completion of the new Wakarusa Police Department of 3,900 sq. ft. that houses offices, a conference room, kitchen/break room area, interview rooms, evidence storage, restrooms, and a 3-bay garage. Join us on June 18th at 3:30pm for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Wakarusa Police Department Facility located at 102 S. Spring Street, Wakarusa.
www.ryoderconstruction.com
www.townofwakarusa.com

Golf Outing 2020
2020-06-22 08:30 - 19:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join us at beautiful Elcona Country Club for Elkhart County’s premier golf outing!
Morning and Afternoon Foursomes available. AM Tee Time: 8:30 am PM Tee Time: 2:15 pm
Foursomes – $700 each. Hole Sponsorships – $400. Other sponsorships available – contact Melissa Food Station – $2,000; Golfer Gift – $3,000
Event Sponsored by

Remote Work Best Practices
2020-06-25 08:30 - 09:30 | IN, United States
As Remote Work continues to take on a greater role in our daily work lives, the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Technology Council would like to help by offering an interactive event highlighting best practices for working remotely. If you’re interested in which technologies, video platforms, or remote work set-ups offer a greater balance of productivity and security, please join us. Technology Council Co-Chairs Bill Haughee, Glen Kauffmann and Scott Gramm will be sharing their insights and will be looking for participants to share their experience and knowledge as well. They will also encourage participants to ask questions.
This event will feature best practices relating to:

Video Meeting Platforms
Making the most of your Virtual and Physical Remote Set-ups
Secure Remote Work Technology Choices
Balancing Productivity with Security

You will receive the ZOOM information in a separate email with your confirmation.
Sponsored by

Member Celebration – SPA Women’s Ministry Home
2020-06-27 14:00 - 17:00 | SPA Women’s Ministry Home, 3404 Toledo Road, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join the SPA to celebrate the completion of the new home at 3404 Toledo Road, Elkhart! Open House on Sat. June 27th from 2-5pm. Ribbon Cutting will be at 2pm. SPA – Spiritual & Personal Adjustments – Women’s Ministry Home is complete and it’s time to celebrate with the team and tour the home. www.spaministryhomes.org

Getting Back to Business Through Covid-19 - What We’ve Learned and What’s Working
2020-06-30 08:00 - 09:00 | IN, United States
The Chambers of Commerce in Elkhart County are hosting a special COVID-19 webinar to help local businesses keep their employees and customers safe as they regain their momentum. Our panel of professionals representing Health Care, Manufacturing/Staffing, Retail and Restaurants will share what they’ve learned over the last 6 weeks, what’s working well for each along with some potential pitfalls to avoid.
Tuesday, June 30, from 8 – 9 am. This is a Zoom webinar, and there is no charge.
USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://business.goshen.org/events/details/back-in-business-through-covid-19-what-we-ve-learned-and-what-s-working-20970

Our Panel will include:
Health Care:

Randy Christophel, President and CEO, Goshen Health
Carl Risk, President, Elkhart General Hospital
Michelle Bache, Elkhart General Hospital

Manufacturing:

Jacqueline Barton, President, Specialized Staffing Solutions

Restaurants:

Cam Snyder, Owner Chubby Trout, Flippin’ Cow Restaurants

Retail:

Kate Leaman, Owner, Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn

Our panel discussion will help answer these critical questions:

What is the current state of COVID-19 in Elkhart County?
How do we keep informed about what is going on in our area?
What lessons can we learn from other local businesses?
How do we continue operating, while keeping our customers and employees safe?
What do you do if one of your employees tests positive for COVID19?
What do we need to know about screening and testing employees?
How do we avoid a spike in positive cases in the next month or a “second wave” of cases in the Fall?
What type of personal protective equipment is most effective?
How do we encourage employees to practice social distancing when not at work?

Registration:
USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER:
https://business.goshen.org/events/details/back-in-business-through-covid-19-what-we-ve-learned-and-what-s-working-20970
If multiple people are attending from your organization, please have each individual complete a registration.
You will receive the Zoom Meeting log in information in a separate email the day before the event.
This webinar is provided free of charge courtesy of the Chambers of Commerce in Elkhart County, the City of Goshen, and the Center for Business Excellence

Business After Hours hosted by J2 Marketing
2020-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | The Garage Arcade + Bar, 503 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN, United States
You are invited to the Grand Opening of the new location of J2 Marketing and The Garage Arcade + Bar on Tuesday, July 21st. Celebrate with good food, drink, great conversation, prizes and free-play arcade games beginning at 5 p.m. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented
www.GarageArcadeBar.com
www.goJ2.com

Bouncing Back – Creating a Resilient Workplace
2020-07-22 08:00 - 10:30 | IN, United States
CBE Workshop for Leaders: Bouncing Back – Creating a Resilient Workplace
It’s starting to sink in. There will be no “back to normal.” As things open up and more people go back to work, keeping employees safe, committed and productive is vital. Conditions are constantly changing and resilient organizations are adapting by choosing to no longer do things that are not essential, sticking with what is productive and speeding up the rate of innovation and adaptation. Organizations with a cultural “true north” are using their mission and values to guide them to do what really matters.
This series of three Zoom-based workshops has been crafted for the busy leader. It will provide a framework for leaders to provide the direction and support that are essential to help their organizations bounce back. The sessions are fast paced and content rich. Participants will leave each session with practical ideas and useful tools.
The Instructors, Bil Murray and Merritt Dilts, have practical leadership and continuous improvement knowledge from extensive industry experience.
The cost includes all three sessions:
July 22, 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Session I – “The Main Thing: Using mission and values to build resilience at work”
July 29, 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Session II – “Organizational Culture: Why change? Why now?”
August 5, 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Session III – “Get on with it: Stop, Start, Speed up”
You will receive the Zoom information in a separate email after we receive your registration.

Beyond Trauma - Women's Council Luncheon
2020-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Beyond Trauma – We are better together, and we will get through this together!
Speaker: Alicia Brown, Founder/President of Fresh Attitudes for New Success (FANS)
Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented
Sponsored by

Elkhart Leadership Academy Community Outreach – FREE Food Boxes
2020-07-31 16:30 - 18:30 | North Side Middle School, 300 Lawrence St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Elkhart Leadership Academy Community Outreach
400 FREE Food Boxes!
North Side Middle School, 300 Lawrence St, Elkhart

The location to enter the event has changed:

*ENTER THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT FROM MAIN STREET *

Free food boxes will be available on a first come, first served basis. 50 available for walkups and 350 for cars.
Elkhart Police Department will be handing out vouchers until gone.
**ONE VOUCHER PER CAR**
Each family will receive one 25 lb box of food, one box of hygiene products and one box of Avon products.
**Must be a resident of Elkhart County**
An Elkhart Leadership Academy Nonprofit Impact Project, in partnership with Feed the Children
No registration required.

Member Celebration - Courtyard by Marriott
2020-08-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Courtyard by Marriott, 3445 Plaza Ct, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join Courtyard by Marriott for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am on August 11 at their new location, 3445 Plaza Court, Elkhart.
www.marriott.com/sbnce

Member Celebration - BOTB LLC
2020-08-12 13:00 - 14:30 | BOTB LLC, 728 Los Angeles Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join BOTB LLC for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Wednesday, August 12 from 1 – 2:30pm. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1 pm at 728 Los Angeles Ave, Elkhart.
BOTB LLC is a Strongman/woman gym designed to train and test strength levels. Half of the gym is for indoor shot put/discus to train and compete at the National/Jr. Olympic level for high school, middle school, and college.

OSHA Council Breakfast - Active Shooter Preparedness
2020-08-19 08:00 - 09:00 | IN, United States
Active Shooter Preparedness
Learn the latest on how to prepare and react to this situation
Speaker: Ted Bohner, Indiana State Police
Open to all Greater Elkhart Chamber members.
Registrations must be made in advance.
The Zoom event log in information will be emailed to registrants the week of the event.
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Women's Council 2021 Planning Retreat
2020-08-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Elkhart Health & Aquatic Center, 200 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
Be part of the planning for the 2021 Women’s Council Events.
Come share your ideas and topics!
Sponsored by

Education Council Breakfast – Higher Ed Leaders
2020-08-27 08:00 - 09:30 | RV MH Hall of Fame/Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart
The Education/Career Development Council is hosting a breakfast to discuss education and career readiness in our community.
Area Higher Educational Institutions will share how they are meeting the needs of the Business Community. The panel will include Chancellor Elrod, IUSB; Curt Hemmeler, RV Technical Institute; Mark Melnick, Ivy Tech Community College and Alysha Liljeqvist, Goshen College.

Member Celebration- Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2020-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 536 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Congratulation to Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on their 1st year anniversary! A Ribbon-cutting Ceremony will be held on September 11 at 6pm, following an Open House. The open house will include students demonstrating different techniques they’ve learned.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is considered both self-defense and sport, making it ideal for men and women of all ages. Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu also offers combatives class, youth classes, ladies only kickboxing and self-defense classes. Information and schedules are at www.alexanderbjj.com.

Front Line Leadership Training Series
2020-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
CBE Workshop: Front Line Leadership Training Series

For most organizations, those who lead on the front lines make up the largest part of the Management Team. These leaders have typically been promoted from floor positions because they exhibited natural leadership skills. In other cases, these leaders joined the company in “Leader In Training” roles. Whichever the case, their impact on the organization is significant yet they haven’t been trained in the foundational leadership skills that will help make them and company very successful.
The Front Line Leader Workshops are lively, practical and interactive sessions that take participants through foundation leadership skills while introducing them to higher level continuous improvement tools and leadership practices.
The 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.
Please note, participants may be eligible for the NextLevel Jobs Grant from the State of Indiana if participants take the full series of workshops.
The full series of 10 Workshops is $920 ($792 for Greater Elkhart Chamber Members). Individual Courses are $99 ($85 with the Chamber Member Discount)*
* There is a 7% discount for the full series and participants may be eligible for the NextLevel Jobs Grant from the State of Indiana if participants take the full series of workshops. We can help you with applying for these grants. For the individual courses involving the DiSC Workplace Profiles, there is an additional cost of $72 for each Everything DiSC Workplace Profile Assessment. If you are interested in taking individual courses, please contact Merritt Dilts at mdilts@elkhart.org
Workshop Schedule and Topics:
Sep 15 – Module 1 (4 hours): Understanding Leadership (What Leaders Do)
Sep 29 – Module 2 (4 hours): Understanding Your Leadership Style (DiSC Workplace Profile Assessment)
Oct 13 – Module 3 (4 hours): Communication
Oct 27 – Module 4 (4 hours): Performance Management
Nov 10 – Modules 5&6 (8 hours): Team Work
Nov 17 – Modules 7&8 (8 hours): Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
Dec 1 – Module 9 (4 hours): Leading Through Change
Dec 15 – Module 10 (4 hours): Putting it All Together

OSHA Council Breakfast - Latest COVID-19 OSHA Directives
2020-09-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Please join us on September 16 to get the latest on OSHA’s COVID-19 directives and other initiatives regarding compliance. Are your COVID-19 procedures up to date? Do you have the latest information on how to best keep your employees safe? How do you stay in front of potential employee COVID-19 related contacts with OSHA? Are you prepared to handle an OSHA COVID-19 complaint response? Tris will speak directly to these opportunities and answer your questions. As always, bring your best practices and recent experiences to share with the other OSHA Council Members.
7:30 A.M. with breakfast. The program follows at 8:00 A.M.
This event will also be offered on Zoom; you will get the log-in information on Monday, 9/14.
SPEAKER: Tris Gour, ISES
The price will be the same ($15) for Zoom participants.
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Women's Council Luncheon - Authentically, Unapologetically You
2020-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Center Six One Five, 2707 CR 15, Elkhart, IN, United States
NOTE: New Location: Center Six One Five, 2707 CR 15, Elkhart
Presenter: Rhonda Gipson-Willis, MSW, LCSWFounder & CEO of RGW Ventures,Speaker/Trainer/Coach/Therapist Motivational Speaker: Showing Up as Your Best Self and Owning the Power of Y.O.U.

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Member Celebration - Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
2020-09-17 13:30 | Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, 322 S Elkhart Ave, Ste 200, Elkhart, IN, United States
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance celebrates their new location in the Elkhart River District! A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30 pm on September 17 at 322 S Elkhart Ave, Ste 200.
www.infarmbureau.com

INDOT Luncheon 2020
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Elcona Country Club, 56784 Co Rd 21, Bristol, IN, 46507, United States
Annual INDOT Luncheon
hosted by The Transportation Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
Special guests from Indiana Department of Transportation
Let’s celebrate what we have already achieved working together!
Learn about upcoming plans for transportation infrastructure in the Michiana area.
Presenting Sponsor: TCU
Luncheon Sponsors:
Centier Bank; HRP Construction Inc.; Indiana Michigan Power; Lake City Bank;
Majority Builders; Marbach, Brady & Weaver, Inc.;
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Robert Weed Corporation; Troyer Group

Front Line Leadership: Understanding Your Leadership Style
2020-09-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
CBE Workshop: Front Line Leadership Training Series

Business Expo 2020 - Booth Registration
2020-10-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Center Six One Five, 2707 CR 15, Elkhart, IN, United States
Presented by

Reserve your booth today for Elkhart’s premier Business to Business networking event!
Watch the promo video! https://youtu.be/b14az_gVSyI
When we receive the registration for your booth, Carolina will contact you regarding your booth location. The floorplan will include distance between booths.
They’re back! Music by Brazilian 2wins!
There is no cost for attendees at Business Expo – your business card is your ticket. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented.

Business Expo 2020
2020-10-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Center Six One Five, 2707 CR 15, Elkhart, IN, United States
Presented by

Come join us Tuesday, October 6 at Center Six One Five for the 2020 Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Business Expo sponsored by PHP.

The Business Expo will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to meet with businesses that are available to meet your business growth needs.

Your Business Card is your ticket to enter. NO Registration necessary to attend!

Masks will be required of exhibitors and attendees and social distancing will be implemented.

Member Celebration - Martin’s Super Market Grand Opening
2020-10-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Martin’s Super Market, 555 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Martin’s Super Market opens their new location in the River District! A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on October 7 at 10am at 555 E Jackson Blvd.
A donation contest will be held and is open to any Elkhart County nonprofit, government agency and/or school.
https://martins-supermarkets.com

Front Line Leadership: Communications
2020-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Training - 2020
2020-10-13 08:00 - 2020-10-14 17:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This 10 hour 2-day Course is designed to present detailed information on how the provisions of OSHA Act must be implemented in the workplace. The 10 Hour Workshop fee includes breakfast and lunch both days and your personal copy of Introduction to OSHA Student Handbook.
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Department of Labor OSHA wallet size completion card. Attendance is limited to 40 participants. Please note that the combined 10 and 20 Hour OSHA classes are eligible for the NextLevel Jobs grant from the State of Indiana.
COVID-19 protocol will be in place, including social distancing for seating of attendees and that all attendees and presenters are required to wear masks. Meals and snacks will be served by Matterhorn staff.

Member Celebration - Elkhart Environmental Center
2020-10-13 16:00 - 16:30 | Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 E Lusher Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and the Elkhart Environmental Center will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new multi-use pavilion. This project was part of the Leadership Academy 2019-2020 class.
The 30-foot by 30-foot open-air pavilion, located on a concrete pad on the east side of the Visitor Cabin, was generously funded by TouchTronics Inc., Mid-States Construction and the Rex & Alice A. Martin Foundation. It was designed to match the aesthetic of the Visitor Cabin. From the picnic tables there, visitors can enjoy a view of the Quilt Garden when it is in season.
Please note, at the Ribbon Cutting social distancing will be enforced, and mask wearing required.

Northern Indiana Wine Taste and Tour 2020
2020-10-16 11:30 - 17:30 | Bus Tour, IN, United States
Hosted by the Women’s Council.
Tour will visit Shady Creek Winery in Michigan City and Fruit Hills Winery in Bristol.
Cost includes bus transportation, wine taste and tour, and box lunch on bus. Bus will leave from the Greater Elkhart Chamber at 11:45 am.
Presenting sponsor:

Event and Food sponsors: Ancon Construction, Fifth Third Bank, Lake City Bank, Old National Bank, and Waterford Crossing.
Masks will be required and social distancing will be implemented.

Member Celebration - Tepe Sanitary Supply
2020-10-20 10:00 - 10:15 | Tepe Sanitary Supply, 2806 Frederic Dr, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join us to celebrate Tepe Sanitary Supply’s expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony. Tepe Sanitary Supply is located at 2806 Frederic Dr. www.tepesanitary.com
