Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

New Educator Welcome 2024
2024-07-26 08:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
New Educator Welcome for 2024-25 School Year

The Education/Career Development Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber will welcome new teachers and administrators of Elkhart, Concord, and Baugo School systems and area private schools with a welcome presentation at their school system’s orientation in August.
Sponsors are needed for the very nice canvas bags and items to fill them. The completed welcome bags will be delivered to each new educator at their school.
Each bag will contain information about Elkhart County, a listing of contributing businesses, and donated items such as pens, pencils, office supplies, coupons or products with company names and logos. Two hundred items are needed to fill the bags and meet the goal to reach all new educators in the community. Donations should be received at the Chamber by July 26. Bag sponsorships ($400) are due by June 14.
For more information, or if you are interested in donating items for the bags, please contact Kathy at (574) 293-1531 Ext. 122 or kcardwell@elkhart.org

INDOT Luncheon 2024
2024-08-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elcona Country Club, 56784 Co Rd 21, Bristol, IN, 46507, United States
Hosted by the Transportation Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce.
Special guests from Indiana Department of Transportation.
Celebrate what we have already achieved working together and learn about upcoming transportation infrastructure in the Michiana area.
Presenting Sponsor:

Event Sponsors:
Abonmarche; ChoiceLight Inc.; HRP Construction Inc.; Indiana Michigan Power; Lochmueller Group; Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; and Surveying And Mapping, LLC.
All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Women’s Council Planning Retreat 2024
2024-08-15 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Essenhaus Inn and Conference center, 240 US 20, Middlebury, IN, United States
Be part of the planning and help make things happen! Come share your ideas/topics for planning the 2025 calendar
8 – 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Planning Session and Box Lunch
Contact kcardwell@elkhart.org for retreat details. Registration is required (limited space)
Presenting Sponsor

Event Sponsor

All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Member Celebration - Atlas IT
2024-08-16 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Atlas IT, 410 N Main St, Middlebury, IN, United States
Atlas IT is celebrating moving to a new location at 410 N Main St in Middlebury.
Please join us for a ribbon cutting on Friday August 16, at 1:00pm. An open house will start at noon and continue on after the ribbon cutting. Technology Made Simple – Atlas IT helps your business by providing the talent, knowledge, and systems to keep your systems and to keep your technology humming. Celebrate their new location with them!

Business After Hours hosted by Relish Café & Confections
2024-08-20 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Relish Café & Confections, 504 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Transform every day into something to relish! Between hearty homemade breakfast, delicious lunch and weekend brunch, Relish Café and Confections celebrates life’s unscripted moments of joy and connection with simple food done right! Join us for an After Hours hosted by Relish Café and Confections at 504 S Main St in Elkhart on Tuesday, August. 20 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Economic Update Luncheon 2024
2024-08-21 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, 46516, United States
The Economic Update Luncheon features economic expert, Thomas Jalics, Chief Market Strategist at Fifth Third, who will share valuable information about current events and the future of the economy. Our panelists will discuss the county housing market, retail trends, and the hospitality industry as those topics are some of the key indicators of the health of our local economy.
Tom Jalics is the Chief Investment Strategist at Fifth Third Private Bank where he is responsible for leading the Investment Management Group’s asset allocation process, both strategic and tactical, which informs the management of the $40+ billion in assets under management (AUM) at the bank. He provides internal and external communication on the economy and the markets, making public speaking and media appearances on behalf of the bank. Additionally, Tom is a discretionary investment portfolio manager focusing on high net-worth clients. With over 25 years of industry experience, Tom has been a sought-after industry expert and commentator having been quoted in the media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business News, The Economist, and Reuters. Tom has also appeared on television and radio including Bloomberg (Television, Radio, and Business News), CNBC, and CBS Radio Chicago.
Panelists: Lori Snyder, Managing Broker, Elkhart & Goshen Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Danny Reynolds, President/Owner, Stephenson’s of Elkhart
Kurt Janowsky, Owner, Navarre Hospitality Group

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All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Member Celebration - Elkhart Area Career Center Surgical Tech Program
2024-08-27 13:00 UTC | Elkhart Area Career Center, 2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join the Elkhart Area Career Center at a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new Surgical Tech Program. The ribbon cutting will be held at 2424 California Road in Elkhart on Tuesday, August 27 at 1 pm.

Member Celebration - 4 Aces Top & Trim Grand Opening
2024-08-29 10:30 UTC | 4 Aces Top & Trim, 1100 Canton St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating the Grand Opening of 4 Aces Top & Trim. at 1100 Canton St in Elkhart. This event will happen on Thursday August 29 at 10:30am.

Member Celebration - Lexington House Grand Opening
2024-09-03 16:30 - 16:45 UTC | Lexington House, 311 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location for Lexington House. This event will take place at 311 W Hively in Elkhart on Tuesday, September 3 at 4:30pm with an open house immediately following until 6:00pm. Lexington House is a place to rebuild your confidence and resilience for the mental health wellness journey.

New Member Welcome 9-6-24
2024-09-06 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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!
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Breakfast with the Superintendents 2024
2024-09-11 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Updates on our local schools featuring Byron Sanders, Baugo Community Schools; Dan Funston, Concord Community Schools; and Dr. Larry Huff, Elkhart Community Schools
Hosted by the Education/Career Development Council.
Presenting Sponsor

All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Registration for this event has closed.

Business After Hours hosted by everwise
2024-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | everwise, 201 CR 6, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join us for a Business After Hours hosted by everwise. This event will take place at the everwise branch located at 201 County Road 6 in Elkhart, IN on Tuesday September 17 from 5p – 7p. https://www.everwisecu.com/
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

OSHA Breakfast 9/18/24
2024-09-18 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Workers Compensation Claims and Return to Work from an Insurer’s Perspective
Back by popular demand, the Chamber OSHA Breakfast Events for 2024-25 kick off on September 18, featuring a panel of insurance experts sharing insights on Workers Compensation and Return to work from the Insurer’s perspective
Here are a few of the questions you’ll hear answered:

Why have workers compensation rates trended down over the past decade?
How can companies maximize their efforts to capitalize on this market trend?
How do you handle accounts when the experience mod is over 1.0?
What does an industry leading safety program look like for general industry?
Claims handling: how important is it to have trained staff to handle first aid/triage and complete the first report of injuries?
After a claim has occurred, what can a company do to minimize the amount of money spent on the claim?
What are the most important elements of a return-to-work program?

Don’t see your worker’s comp questions in the list, no problem, bring them and ask!
Speakers: Mark Bagwell, Alyssa Goudie, Zach Paz (Horton Group) and Eric Dolson (Cincinnati Insurance)
Breakfast begins at 7:30 am; Program begins at 8 am

This event is open to all Greater Elkhart Chamber Members. Cancellations must be received at least 4 days prior to the meeting. Registration Deadline is Friday, September 13 at noon.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Mental Health in the Workplace - Women's Council Luncheon
2024-09-19 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Ivy Tech Community College, 22531 CR 18, Goshen, IN, United States
Mental Health in the Workplace: A guide to personal joy, stress reduction, and mental health in the workplace. Learn how to make your work experience an enjoyable one through change and affirmation
Speaker: Amanda Noland, MA, Elkhart County Health Department
Health Promotion Specialist, Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Amanda Noland has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s from Michigan State University in counseling psychology. After pursuing a career in counseling and advising, Amanda is now a Health Promotion Specialist and Mental Health First Aid Instructor with the Elkhart County Health Department. She has been in her current position for 9 years and enjoys educating the general community on mental health challenges. Amanda is an active member of the Elkhart Chamber Women’s Council, Elkhart County Crisis Intervention Team, and the Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition. On a personal note, Amanda enjoys spending quality time with her family and being outdoors whenever she can.

Presenting Sponsor

Event Sponsors

Registration Deadline is September 12, 2024. Registration for this event is now closed.
All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Please list any dietary restrictions in the notes section of your registration

Front Line Leadership Training Series 9-2024
2024-09-24 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Front Line Leadership Training Series begins on Tuesday, September 24
The Front-Line Leader Workshops are geared for managers, supervisors and group leaders. The sessions are highly interactive, taking participants through foundational leadership skills while introducing them to higher level continuous improvement tools and leadership best practices.
The series of workshops build upon each other and address performance management, problem solving, leadership communication, change leadership, conflict management and motivation of employees. Participants will also complete an Everything DiSC Catalyst Workplace Profile assessment to gain understanding on how their workplace style can best interact and positively impact their team and peers.
The Facilitators, Bil Murray and Merritt Dilts, have deep practical leadership and continuous improvement knowledge and a variety of industry experience.
The first session “What is Front Line Leadership and how to Strive for Excellence” kicks off on September 24 and continues through December 10.
You can attend the whole series (recommended) or choose those topics most pertinent to your needs.
Workshop Schedule and Topics
– What is Front Line Leadership and how to Strive for Excellence
– Embracing Your Leadership Style and how to flex to improve your effectiveness using Everything DiSC Catalyst Workplace Assessment
– The Communication of Leaders: The importance of leadership communications, successful communication styles and best practices
– Performance Management: Setting goals, performance appraisals, and corrective action planning and delivery
– Problem Solving for Leaders: Learn the A3: 8 Step Problem Solving Process, Pareto Analysis, 5 Why’s and Ishakawa Fishbone Diagram and others highly effective techniques
– Team Building: How to build and sustain effective teams and overcome the most common forms of team dysfunctions
– Leading Through Change: Understanding change models, i.e. Kubler-Ross Change Framework/Curve, and how to effectively lead your team through change
– High Performance Teams: Definitions, strategies and tools for leading your team to outstanding performance
– Leading Continuous Improvements: Learn LEAN – Six Sigma tools and concepts and how and when to apply and lead your team in using these tools for improvement and waste reduction
– Putting it All Together – Graduation
The full series of 10 Workshops is $1,400 ($1,350 for Greater Elkhart Chamber Members). Individual Courses are $150 ($140 with Chamber Member Discount). The workshop price includes the cost for an Everything DiSC Catalyst Workplace Profile Assessment.To register for single sessions, please email mdilts@elkhart.org.
If you take “Embracing Your Leadership Style” as an individual course, there is an additional cost of $90 for DiSC Catalyst Assessment.
There are scholarships opportunities for Non-Profit Organizations. For information on scholarships, please email mdilts@elkhart.org.
Sessions will be held at the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S Main St, Elkhart.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”. Cancellations must be received 4 business days prior to the first workshop.

Accident Prevention and Safety Conscious Supervision 9/26/24
2024-09-26 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs Through Accident Prevention & Safety-Conscious Supervision
This 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.
Here are the keys each participant will take away to help their companies reduce accident rates and lower compensation costs:

10 Key Components of an Effective Safety Program
Four Safety Approaches to Avoid
Key Safety Philosophies to Guide Your Efforts
The Supervisor’s Dilemma and How it Impacts Safety
The Effect of Supervisory Safety Attitudes
The 5 levels of Safety-Conscious Supervision & How to Move to a Higher Level
Steps to Immediately Enhance Safety Effectiveness
Preventing Unsafe Acts (At-Risk Behaviors) From Reoccurring
The Impact Safety Costs Have on Profitability
Establishing Safety Goals & Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Making Action Plans and Taking the Initiative
The Importance of Supervisory Safety Communications
Identifying Recognizable Hazards & OSHA Violations

In addition to an enjoyable learning experience, all seminar participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Registration deadline is September 20. All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund. To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Registration for this event is now closed.

YP Networking and Games
2024-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Galley Sports Pub, 3147 Northview Dr, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join us for a fun night of games and networking at Galley Sports Pub! Beach Volleyball will be available!
Free to attend, but please register.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Training – 10/2024
2024-10-02 08:00 - 2024-10-03 16:30 UTC | 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.
Cancellations must be received at least 4 working days prior to the first session for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Member Celebration – Voyant Beauty Groundbreaking
2024-10-04 09:00 - 09:30 UTC | Voyant Beauty, 1919 Superior St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join us at a groundbreaking to celebrate expansion at Voyant Beauty! This will take place at 1919 Superior Street in Elkhart on Friday October 4, 2024 at 9 am. The Voyant Beauty Plant – Elkhart Home Care located on Superior Street is their new line expansion as part of their ongoing partnership with their strategic customer. This will include new job opportunities within Elkhart County and a bright future for the plant in the community

Business After Hours hosted by Dynamic Packaging
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Dynamic Packaging Solutions, 406 Kesco Dr, Bristol, IN, United States
Please join us for a Halloween Themed Business After Hours hosted by Dynamic Packaging Solutions.
Come as you are or grab a costume to join in the fun at 406 Kesco Drive in Bristol, IN on Tuesday October 15 from 5p – 7p. dynamicclearsolutions.com
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

OSHA Breakfast - Forklift Technology To Help Improve Workplace Safety
2024-10-16 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Forklift technology has come a long way over the years. Today, there are a variety of technology systems that can help improve the safety of operators and those working around forklifts. In this presentation, we will discuss new features such as:

Telematics
Pedestrian detection/collision avoidance systems
Warning light systems
Impact detection
Authorized user control
Fleet utilization
And more!

Breakfast begins at 7:30 am; Program begins at 8 am

This event is open to all Greater Elkhart Chamber Members. Cancellations must be received at least 4 days prior to the meeting. Registration Deadline is Friday, October 11 at noon.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Wine Taste and Tour 2024
2024-10-18 11:30 - 17:30 UTC | Hickory Creek Winery and Tabor Hill Winery, MI, United States
Join us for a great day including a box Lunch on bus, Goodie bag, Door Prizes and Wine Tastings!
Locations: Hickory Creek Winery, 750 Browntown Rd, Buchanan, MI
Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, 185 Mount Tabor Rd., Buchanan, MI
Includes box lunch on bus, goodie bag, door prizes and wine tastings.
Hosted by the Women’s Council

Bus departs from Greater Elkhart Chamber – PROMPTLY at 11:45 a.m.

Some 24hr public parking is available across the street from the Chamber and there is parking behind the Chamber in the public lot next to IUSB parking lot and the garage behind Hotel Elkhart.
Limited seating available. All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you!

Member Celebration - Eminence Beauty Bar
2024-10-18 15:30 - 15:45 UTC | Eminence Beauty Bar, 116 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the Grand Opening of Eminence Beauty Bar! This will take place on October 18 at 116 S Main St in Elkhart. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30 with an open house to follow that will end at 8 pm. Eminence Beauty Bar is a full-service experienced backed by cutting edge techniques and training

Member Celebration - Elkhart Community Schools Coffee Truck
2024-10-22 17:00 UTC | Elkhart Community Schools, 2720 California Rd, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join Elkhart Community Schools at a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new coffee truck launch for Hart City Coffee Company. The ribbon cutting will be held at 2720 California Road in Elkhart on Tuesday October 22, at 5pm.

Member Celebration - Cubilete’s Mexican Bar & Grill
2024-10-23 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Cubilete’s Mexican Bar & Grill, 4100 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Cubilete’s Mexican Bar & Grill! This event will take place at 10 am on October 23, 2024 at 4100 E Bristol St (Suite 1&2) in Elkhart. Cubilete’s offers a unique scratch kitchen Mexican cuisine experience.

Intrigue, Inspire, IGNITE Elkhart County 2024
2024-10-24 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, 46516, United States
The Intrigue, Inspire, IGNITE Elkhart County Dinner is an event designed to showcase how we can all work together to make Elkhart County an even more fantastic place to live, work and play. Hosted by the Greater Elkhart Young Professionals, the evening will bring a great mix of speakers that will “ignite a flame” in the next generation of community leaders and world changers. Our esteemed guest speakers will highlight Elkhart’s gems and all the exciting attractions and activities that make our city a vibrant destination for young professionals.
Scheduled Presenters
A great mix of speakers will focus on entrepreneurship, diversity, and our community, to “ignite a flame” in the next generation of community leaders and world changers. This year’s speakers include: Allen Stewart, Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum; Breanna Allen, Tolson Center for Community Excellence; Kris Weimer, Startup Moxie; Lauren Thomas, South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership; Entrepreneur Alex Bicknell; Brittany Short, Connect in Elkhart County; and Carrie Berghoff, Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
Ignite Sponsor

Spark Sponsors

All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”. Registration closes at 5 pm on October 17.

New Member Welcome 11-1-24
2024-11-01 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Member Celebration - Cultivate Food Rescue
2024-11-07 10:00 - 10:15 UTC | Cultivate Food Rescue Elkhart, 5220 Middlebury St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Cultivate Food Rescue putting down roots in Elkhart County! The ribbon cutting will take place at 10a on November 7 at 5220 Middlebury St, Elkhart.
Cultivate Food Rescue is dedicated to eliminating hunger and food waste. They will host 200 volunteers weekly at this new volunteer meal packaging facility in Elkhart. Register to volunteer at CultivateFoodRescue.com/Elkhart
RSVP here

YP Luncheon - Crucial Conversations
2024-11-07 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Elkhart Area Career Center, 2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN, United States
Consider some of the common disagreements you face in your relationships, teams, or organization. Consider what crucial conversations, if handled well, would significantly improve results that are important to you personally. Think of a conversation you’re either dreading, or avoiding altogether. In short, think of a few conversations that if you learned how to step up to and handle well, would improve results significantly.
Presenter: Jess Koscher, Write Connections | strategy + design, LLC
Event Sponsor

Registration Deadline is November 1, 2024. Registration for this event is now closed.
All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”.
Please list any dietary restrictions in the notes section of your registration

Member Celebration - NPS Wellness
2024-11-07 16:30 - 17:00 UTC | NPS Wellness, 5230 Beck Dr Suite 3, Elkhart, IN, United States
NPS Wellness is celebrating their Grand Opening! A ribbon cutting will take place at 5230 Beck Dr Suite 3 in Elkhart on Thursday November 7 at 4:30p with an open house to follow. NPS Wellness specializes in weight loss and hormone treatment as well as medical care and aesthetic services. www.npswellness.com
