Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

Member Celebration - EQ United
2023-02-21 14:00 UTC | EQ United, 19300 Grange St, Cassopolis, MI, United States
Congratulations EQ United on your new building constructed by DJ Construction Co.! The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be Tuesday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. www.equnited.us

Lunch with the Mayor 2023 – YP Event
2023-02-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Bent Oak Golf Club, 3610 Bent Oak Trail, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Greater Elkhart Young Professionals, a group of dedicated professionals that promotes community involvement and empowerment for Elkhart’s working professional, is hosting the annual “Lunch with the Mayor”. Join us at Bent Oak Golf Club for lunch with Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson as he discusses the past year and his vision for the future of Elkhart.
Presenting Sponsor

Sponsors

Seating for this event is limited and registration will close on February 8. All cancellations must be received four (4) days prior to the event for a full refund.
Registration for this event is now closed.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Member Celebration - 2023 Elkhart Home and Outdoor Expo
2023-02-24 15:30 | RV MH Hall of Fame/Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart
Elkhart Home & Outdoor Expo at the RV/MH Hall of Fame, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart – officially opens on Fri. Feb. 24th with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 3:30pm. Come and experience the Elkhart Home & Outdoor Expo on Feb. 24th, 25th and 26th. Get ready to discuss improvements for your home and outdoor areas with local professionals! Free admission. Educational Seminars. Wine Tasting. Discover all the details at the Builders Association of Elkhart County website, www.BAEC.com.

Annual Meeting 2023
2023-03-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, 46516, United States
PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at the Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre. Registration will begin at 11 am, and the program will begin at 11:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Annual Meeting gives us the opportunity to celebrate our Greater Elkhart business community’s accomplishments from 2022 as well as look focus on the future of economic development in our area.
We will be recognizing the following honorees:
Business of the Year
Nonprofit of the Year
Century Plus Community Award
Woman of the Year
Ambassador of the Year
Presenting Sponsor:

Please note venue change.
Registration for this event is now closed. All cancellations must be received by February 23 for a full refund.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
If you purchase a table sponsorship, you may list your guest names in the comment section, or email them separately.

OSHA 20 Hour General Industry Training – 3/2023
2023-03-07 08:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The 20 Hour 3-day Advanced Course will cover portions of the material from the 10 Hour in greater depth and will include additional areas critical to OSHA compliance. Upon successful completion of this additional 20-Hour 3 day Course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion of 30-Hours OSHA Authorized Voluntary Compliance Training plus a wallet size certification card. Participants are requested to bring their copy of The Introduction to OSHA Student Handbook, received at the 10 Hour Workshop.
The prerequisite for attending this class is that registrants must have completed the OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Training offered by the Chamber in October 2022 or February 2023. Class size will be limited to 40 participants.
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 - Essence Restaurant + Bar
2023-03-09 17:30 | Essence Restaurant + Bar, 333 NIBCO Parkway, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Essence Restaurant + Bar, a new casual, fine dining restaurant located at 333 NIBCO Parkway in Elkhart. The ceremony will be Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. www.essenceofelkhart.com

Elkhart Leadership Academy - It takes a Village Trivia and Silent Auction
2023-03-10 18:00 - 22:00 | The Blue Teal, 600 Maple Lane, Wakarusa, IN, United States
The Elkhart Leadership Academy’s Team Kijiji (Kijiji meaning “Village” in Swahili) is hosting a silent auction and family event filled with trivia and games to play. To ensure we have a great fun-filled night, we are excited to feature Derald Gray of DG Visionaries LLC, BrainBlast Entertainment, and guest speakers.
Tickets are $35 per person and $250 for a table of 8. The ticket includes dinner and entry into the trivia contest. There is a Prize for the winning trivia team; so make sure you bring your knowledge! Dinner will be buffet style, cash bar, and many different desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
All proceeds will go to benefit The Villages of Indiana – Elkhart County. The Villages of Indiana is a local foster and adoption agency for children and young adults. This amazing 501(c)3 organization supports foster children and young adults from several local counties in Indiana. The Village’s mission is to champion every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. They are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth, and family served. They need support from concerned individuals and companies to accomplish this mission year after year but especially right now! With your generous donations, Team Kijiji will be working hard to update the The Villages current office space.
A few of the items available for auction:

A Date Night in Chicago
4 box tickets to a South Bend Cubs home game
A Venues Parks & Arts Experience Bag -South Bend
Skin care gift basket donated by SkinGloss Aesthetics
2 overnight stay certificates including guest room, free appetizer in The Corner Bar and breakfast in Relish at Hotel Elkhart
Football and laser autographed photo from the Chicago Bears
Air plant terrarium from The Botany Shop
4 general admission tickets to the Field Museum in Chicago

In Partnership with the Elkhart Leadership Academy and the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

Third House Meeting 3/11/23
2023-03-11 10:00 - 23:30 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Advocacy on behalf of members, business and community is at the core of the work the Chamber does on a daily basis. Being able to host our state lawmakers at the Third House Meetings so they can meet face-to-face with their constituents is a privilege.
The opportunity to engage with our elected officials is paramount to insuring that the voices of Elkhart County are being echoed in the Statehouse during legislative sessions.
Third House Meetings give you and the legislators an opportunity to communicate in an open forum. Free to attend in-person or via Zoom, but please register.
Indiana legislators invited to the Third House Meetings include Rep. Joanna King, Rep. Doug Miller, Rep. Timothy Wesco, Sen. Blake Doriot, and Sen. Linda Rogers.
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ZOOM information:
Topic: Elkhart Chamber Third House Meeting Time: Mar 11, 2023 10:00 AM Indiana (East)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84659905459?pwd=[REDACTED]
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago), Meeting ID: 846 5990 5459, Passcode: [REDACTED]
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OSHA Council Breakfast - Best Safety Practice Sharing
2023-03-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
OSHA Council Breakfast –Safety Best Practices
Every year we like to have our OSHA Council member safety professionals share safety best practices from their organizations with fellow OSHA Council Members. This year we have two presenters, Natasha Jones, from Patrick Industries, and John Koch from Thor Industries. Natasha will be presenting best practices on “Effective Safety Training Techniques: Making an Impact on your Leadership Team”. John will be presenting best practices for “Tiered Auditing”.
Please join us for breakfast to learn about these safety best practices.There will be ample opportunities to ask questions of the presenters to get the details and see what may apply best in your organization. As always, we encourage the sharing of safety knowledge and experience from attendees; the more we share the more we learn!
Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM, program starts at 8:00 AM

Annual Sponsors:

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, March10 at noon.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”
If you register for the Zoom option, the link will be in your TICKET email.

Self Defense - Women's Council Luncheon
2023-03-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Ivy Tech Community College, 22531 CR 18, Goshen, IN, United States
Learn Self-Defense techniques from Det. Norma Alber, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department RAD (Rape, Aggression Defense) Program
Presentation Topics:

Crime Prevention-Situation Awareness, Vehicle, Day to Day Activity
Game Plan for Crime
Hands on Techniques Demonstration

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

Elkhart Leadership Academy - Saving Grace Advocacy Fundraiser
2023-03-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Monteith’s Best One, 2503 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Elkhart Leadership Academy is supporting Saving Grace Advocacy with a Port-A-Pit Chicken and Pit-tatoes Fundraiser on Saturday, March 18th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Your $15 ticket includes chicken and potatoes. Pick up is at Monteith’s Best One, 2503 Cassopolis Street, Elkhart.
Contact Jessica Elam by calling 574-904-6227 or emailing elamj@crossroadsuw.org.
Saving Grace Advocacy assists with the immediate needs of our community’s veterans, ill, elderly and underprivileged. savinggraceadvocacy.com

YP Cheers at the Midwest Museum of American Art
2023-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Join Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals for a casual after work event at Midwest Museum of American Art. The Midwest Museum of American Art is located in in the heart of downtown.
Come & meet the area’s young professionals in the city’s beautifully neo-classical style building!
There is no cost to attend, but online registration is required. Must be 21+ to attend.
Sponsored by

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Good Friday - Chamber Closed
2023-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Member Celebration - The Electric Brew at Ivy Tech
2023-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Ivy Tech Community College, 22531 CR 18, Goshen, IN, United States
Please join the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Goshen Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. located at 22531 CR 18 Goshen, IN to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Electric Brew located inside the Ivy Tech Community College South Bend – Elkhart Campus.

YP Service Project with Feed The Children
2023-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Feed The Chldren, 22365 Elkhart East Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Greater Elkhart Young Professionals (YP) Council members are career-focused individuals that are committed to connecting young professionals to opportunities and developing meaningful relationships within the community. One way they do this is through service.
Join the YP Council on April 12 from 4 – 6 pm for our service project at Feed the Children. The volunteer activities range from packing food or hygiene boxes for their food drops and volunteering in their store.
To sign up, please visit their website at: https://feedthechildren.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/INYPC
What a great opportunity to have an impact on our community! For more information, please contact Cherri Peate at cpeate@elkhart.org
Registration deadline is April 10

Member Celebration - Howard Hanna EC Real Estate
2023-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Howard Hanna EC Real Estate, 1809 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Howard Hanna EC Real Estate on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Howard Hanna EC Real Estate is located at 1809 E Bristol St, Elkhart, IN. Following the ceremony will be an Open House for guests.
elkhart.howardhanna.com/Team/Detail/elkhart

Business After Hours hosted by Cressy & Everett Real Estate
2023-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Our Place on Main, 126 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
After Hours hosted by Cressy & Everett Real Estate on April 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Our Place on Main, 126 S. Main St., Downtown Elkhart
We invite you to unwind, relax and mingle after hours Cressy & Everett style! Join us at Our Place on Main for hors d’oeuvres, trivia, great conversation and drinks. Arrive anytime, stay as long as you like. A cash bar will have beer, wine and spirits available.

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OSHA Council Breakfast - Managing the Aftermath of Safety Incidents
2023-04-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The April OSHA Council Breakfast will be all about how you care for you employees after they’ve had an injury. This includes both those that have suffered from the injury and those that may have experienced secondary trauma from witnessing the injury.
Please join us as Sarah Samson, Chaplin at Beacon Health System, shares her experience and expertise on evaluating the negative impact of stress (physically, emotionally, spiritually and relationally), how it affects our teams, methods for building up resilience and resistance to stress, and how to support our teams through serious safety incidents.

Annual Sponsors:

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, April 14 at noon.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Tips on Public Speaking - Women's Council Luncheon
2023-04-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Ivy Tech Community College, 22531 CR 18, Goshen, IN, United States
Tips on Public Speaking from a panel of Professionals
Featured speakers:
Vincy Williamowski, Family Broadcasting
Julie Allee, Ivy Tech Community College
Tanner Smale, Premier Arts
Shannon Petty, WFRN
Sponsored by

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 - Alphagraphics
2023-04-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Alphagraphics, 22158 Elkhart East Blvd, Elkhart
Congratulations Alphagraphics on your new building and location! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 p.m. The location will be 22158 Elkhart East Boulevard, Elkhart.
www.alphagraphics.com

Public Engagement Sessions: Transformative Amphitheater Project for Downtown Elkhart
2023-04-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The public is invited to an engagement session announcing a transformative amphitheater project for Downtown Elkhart.
For convenience, there are two sessions available.
Members of the public and the media are welcome to attend the presentation and will be provided with opportunities for questions and feedback.
Dates and Times: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 5:30pm and Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:00am
Location: The Lerner Theatre
Address: 410 S. Main Street | Elkhart, IN 46514
Hosts: City of Elkhart, weImpact, Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Moule & Polyzoides Architects & Urbanists, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Rex Martin & Lori Harris & Family, Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Cancelled: Higher Education Panel 4/2023
2023-04-27 08:01 - 09:30 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This event has been cancelled.
Our next Education Breakfast will be September 14. Details will be shared soon.

Higher Educational Opportunities and How they are meeting the needs of the business community (Education Panel Series)
Breakfast and Panel Discussion with local Higher Educational Institutions
Featuring: Representatives from IUSB; Ivy Tech Community College; Indiana Tech; and Goshen College

Hosted by the Education/Career Development Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
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”

New Member Welcome 5-5-23
2023-05-05 08:30 - 09:30 | 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”

Leadership Academy Graduation 2023
2023-05-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main St, Elkhart, 46516, United States
Celebrate the graduates who have successfully completed the Elkhart Leadership Academy. The mission of the Academy is to promote servant leadership through a nine-month program that combines key community issues, enhances leadership skill development and creates awareness for community stewardship.
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 open until May 1, 2023.

Member Celebration - Pizza Hut
2023-05-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Pizza Hut, 200 Jr. Achievement Dr, Elkhart, IN, United States
Please join the us on Wednesday, May 10, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Pizza Hut location at 200 Jr. Achievement Drive Elkhart,
https://locations.pizzahut.com/in/elkhart/200-junior-achievement-dr

Business After Hours hosted by TCU Mortgage
2023-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Teachers Credit Union, 201 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join us Tuesday, May 16 for the Business After Hours Networking Event at TCU Mortgage.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

OSHA Council Breakfast - Annual IOSHA Update
2023-05-17 07:30 - 09:00 | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Mark McDaniel, INSafe Field Consultant, will be presenting at the annual IOSHA update. Among many topics, he will be sharing the Top 10 OSHA standards cited last year, guidance on how your organization can maintain compliance with these top citations and how you can utilize IOSHA as a key safety partner.
Breakfast served at 7:30; program begins at 8.
Registration deadline is Friday, May 12.

Annual Sponsors:

Cancellations must be received at least 4 days prior to the meeting. Registration Deadline is Friday, April 12 at noon.
To reserve tickets, you must either click on the + sign or enter a quantity before clicking “Get Tickets”

Financial Planning for Small Businesses
2023-05-18 09:15 - 11:45 | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Take advantage of this great opportunity as a small business owner!
For small business owners, sound financial planning is crucial for achieving long-term success. Establishing strong money management practices can help provide the necessary structure to reach your goals with confidence and security. The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce’s Business Diversity Initiative (BDI) is hosting a panel of financial service experts that provide event attendees the knowledge and insight needed to build a solid financial foundation, along with additional invaluable information needed for their business.
Regardless of where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, this event is for you!
Panelists: Samuel Kamwenji CUDE, CCUFC, Manager of Community Relations & Business Development at INOVA Federal; Griselda Cantu, Relationship Banker at Old National Bank
At the end of this session, attendees will:

Understand the basics of financial planning for a small business owner
Understand basic financial documents
Understand products and services available for small businesses regardless of where they are in their entrepreneurial journey.

Register at https://thoughtleadershipconference.com/
Instructions: To view the event, go to the ‘Schedule’ tab located at the top of the page; to sign up for the event, go to the ‘Register’ tab and enter the BDI access code.
Attendees can use code BDI to attend the event and conference for free. Seats are limited so register today before tickets run out!

Generational Communication - Women's Council Luncheon
2023-05-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Crossroads United Way, 601 County Road 17, Elkhart, IN, United States
Panelists include Tami Martinez, Indiana University South Bend; Holly Decker, Crowe LLP; Debie Coble, Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.; and Heather Thompson, Oaklawn. Moderator: Kristin Bien, WSBT
Sponsored by

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 – INOVA Federal
2023-05-18 15:30 | INOVA Federal, 358 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the completion of renovations at INOVA Federal located at 358 S Elkhart Ave, Elkhart, IN.
