INDOT Luncheon 2020
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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

OSHA Council Breakfast - Fire Prevention
2020-10-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
7:30 A.M. with breakfast. The program follows at 8:00 A.M.
Speaker: Elkhart Fire Department
This event will also be offered on Zoom; you will get the log-in information on Monday, 10/19.
The price will be the same ($15) for Zoom participants.
Sponsored by

Member Celebration - ADEC’s New Program The Hub
2020-10-22 13:30 - 14:00 | ADEC, 2700 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States
ADEC celebrates their new innovative program The Hub! A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 2700 Industrial Pkwy, Elkhart. The Hub is designed to encourage individuals with disabilities to explore goals and activities that interest them and will assist in joining the workforce.
www.adecin.com

Intrigue, Inspire, IGNITE Elkhart County - 2020
2020-10-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, 46516, United States
The Greater Elkhart Young Professionals will host the sixth annual Intrigue, Inspire, Ignite Elkhart County Dinner in the Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre on Thursday, October 22nd. This event is designed to showcase how we can all work together to make Elkhart County an even more fantastic place to live, work and play.
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: enFocus, StartUp Moxie, Iechyd Da Brewing Company, Business Diversity Initiative, South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership, Elkhart County Symphony, and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
The evening will begin at with a cash bar at 5:30 pm, and dinner will be served at 6. The program will begin at 7.
Community Foundation of Elkhart County is the Ignite Sponsor, and Spark Sponsors are Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, KeyBank and Teachers Credit Union.
Table sponsorships and single tickets are available. Seating will be arranged with no more than 4 attendees at each table.

Front Line Leadership: Performance Management
2020-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Protecting our Community - Business and Health Care Working Together
2020-11-04 13:00 - 14:30 | IN, United States
Join us for a conversation with representatives of the Elkhart County Health Department, Elkhart General Hospital, Goshen Health and Saint Joseph Health System.
We have a challenge that is impacting our community. Our health care facilities are operating near, at, and often above regular capacity due to the spike in COVID-19 patients. Where the spread is coming from is difficult, at best, to determine but is impacting our health care infrastructure.
Through this virtual meeting the following information will be shared:

What’s the current information,
How do business and healthcare work together to educate the community, and
What are the available resources available to keep our community safer and our economy moving in the right direction.

If multiple people are attending from your organization, please have each individual complete a registration. Once you have registered the Zoom log in information will be sent to you.
We look forward to having you join us on November 4 at 1:00 p.m. for this important informational and collaborative session.
This webinar is provided free of charge courtesy of the Chambers of Commerce in Elkhart County.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Front Line Leadership: Team Work
2020-11-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Financial Planning - YP Luncheon
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | IN
Please note rescheduled date of 11/12/2020
Financial Planning for Young Professionals will be the focus of this luncheon. Presenters from luncheon sponsors First State Bank and KeyBank will cover the following topics.

Insurance – right amount of life, disability, etc.
Basic Estate Planning
Saving for down payment on housing
Comprehensive financial planning
Setting Financial Goals
Emergency Fund

Sponsored by

To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Cow Chip Bingo - Leadership Academy Nonprofit Impact Project Event
2020-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Kurt and Beth Bullard’s Centennial Farm, 5211 Middlebury St, Elkhart
Cow Chip Bingo
Proceeds benefit Church Community Services Seed to Feed Program
200 squares will be randomly assigned. Winner is the square closest to the chip.
$25 per square
$200 cash and gift basket valued at $50 to the winning square
Event will be livestreamed on Facebook at Churchcommunityservices or attend in person with face masks and social distancing.
This event is part of one of the Nonprofit Impact Projects from the 2019-2020 Elkhart Leadership Academy.
Register at bit.ly/cowchip

Front Line Leadership: Team Building
2020-11-17 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

This event has been moved to virtual attendance only.

OSHA Council Breakfast - Workplace Violence/Harassment
2020-11-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual, IN, United States
The threat of violence in the modern workplace has become an unfortunate reality that organizations struggle to deal with effectively. The number of incidents and impact has only grown in the wake of COVID-19.
Nearly 2 million U.S. workers report being victims of workplace violence and a significant number of other incidents go unreported. Each one can represent a serious threat to an organization’s safety, security, productivity, brand, and reputation. What can you do to prevent incidents in your workplace? How can you be prepared to respond should a tragedy strike?
In this OSHA Council event, Ed Bernard, Loss Prevention Consultant at Gibson, will cover:

How to define and recognize workplace violence
Strategies for becoming a more effective communicator to avoid workplace violence situations
Best practices for developing a workplace violence prevention program
Tactics for responding should tragedy strike

This event will be held virtually on Zoom. Log-in information will be provided to registrants on Monday, 11/16.
The program will be from 8 – 9 am.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Sponsored by

Elkhart Leadership Academy – Fundraiser for CARE University
2020-11-19 10:30 - 21:00 | Mod Pizza, 285 CR 6 East, Elkhart, IN, United States
Why we’re raising – C.A.R.E. University was created to help college bound students and their parents offset the cost of daily living and provide support with mentors to guide students when they request it.
Visit and share this link: https://www.groupraise.com/events/169114
You can participate in this fundraiser by:

Take out
Delivery
Pick up

MOD Pizza will accept your order in several ways:

Restaurant Website
Storefront Walk-in

Please read the instructions below, so that MOD Pizza knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal for CARE University – Elkhart Leadership Academy, and your group will get 20% of your meal’s price donated back!
Restaurant Website
Visit MOD Pizza’s online order website. Use the coupon code of “GR169114C” and 20% of your meal’s price will be donated back to CARE University – Elkhart Leadership Academy.
Storefront Walk-in
Visit the location at 285 County Rd. 6 East, Suite B, Elkhart 45614 and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. Mention that you are with CARE University – Elkhart Leadership Academy before placing your order.

Our Chamber Member’s Favorite Things 2020
2020-11-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual, IN, United States
The tenth annual Favorite Things is hosted by the Women’s Council. Invite a friend, client or colleague. Enjoy a relaxing, fun virtual event and have the chance to WIN a Chamber Member’s Favorite Thing! (Gifts valued at $50 or more).
Promote your company!Favorite Things can get your company exposure! Showcase your business by sponsoring a gift from among your products and services and having your “commercial” read at the event. If you are interested in participating as a gift sponsor, use this form or contact Kathy at kcardwell@elkhart.org.
This event has been moved to virtual attendance only and is now sold out. Thank you!
All registrants will receive a restaurant gift card, PLUS everyone’s name will be entered into the drawing for an opportunity to win a Favorite Things Gift.
You will receive the link for live streaming prior to the event.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Front Line Leadership: Problem Solving
2020-11-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Front Line Leadership: Continuous Improvement
2020-12-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

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

Member Celebration - Dutch Kernel
2020-12-12 12:00 - 18:00 | Dutch Kernel, 524 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Dutch Kernel is celebrating their grand opening in Downtown Elkhart with an open house on Saturday, December 12. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12pm.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Dutch-Kernel-Elkhart-105765157964218
www.thedutchkernel.shop

Front Line Leadership: Putting it All Together
2020-12-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

OSHA Council Breakfast - Safety Incident Investigations
2020-12-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual, IN, United States
This event has been moved to virtual attendance only.
Safety Incident Investigations
Join us to learn hear about the most updated best practices for Safety Incident Investigations, a critical process for every Safety focused organization. The more thorough and disciplined your Team is with Incident Investigations and their corrective actions, the faster your organization can develop a strong proactive safety culture. Jason Demeter will provide practical hands on guidance through the process and will share examples that will be beneficial for everyone from Front Line Leaders to Office Managers. Please also come prepared to share some of your experiences to benefit the group.
Presenter: Jason Demeter
The program will be from 8 – 9 am. Log in information will be sent on Tuesday, December 15.

To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Sponsored by

Chamber Office Closed
2021-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

OSHA Council Event - Creative Safety Training Strategies
2021-01-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual, IN, United States
Are you kicking off the New Year wondering how to keep your Teams awake during all the safety training you need to deliver over the next twelve months? While safety training is the core foundation of a successful Safety program, most of us find it difficult to deliver fresh and impactful safety training to our Teams. Please join us for this month’s Chamber OSHA “Breakfast” event where local safety professionals will share creative and practical approaches to deliver effective safety training.
SPEAKER: Kevin Beswick, RMS Safety
Payment is required in advance, invoices will be not issued.
Cancellations must be received at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
This event has been moved to virtual attendance only.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
Sponsored by
