Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

Member Celebration - Ribbon of Hope
2022-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Ribbon of Hope, 5230 Beck Dr, Ste 2B, Elkhart, IN, United States
22 years in the making! Please join Ribbon of Hope as they celebrate the opening of “The HUB” – their new building at 5230 Beck Drive, Suite 2B, Elkhart on Monday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will be served and tours offered following the ribbon cutting ceremony.
From humble beginnings in 2000, Ribbon of Hope’s first office was a stairwell modified to be used as a storage area and then converted to a small office. In 2019 they helped design a new staff and volunteer office within Elkhart General Hospital. The HUB will be the second office in Elkhart County enabling more accessibility for the public. RibbonofHope.org

Member Celebration - The Joint Chiropractic
2022-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Joint Chiropractic, 4542 Elkhart Rd, Ste 900, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Joint Chiropractic celebrates the Grand Opening of their newest location at 4542 Elkhart Rd Ste 900, Elkhart, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00am followed by an Open House featuring demonstrations. Visit www.thejoint.com to learn about the services they offer!

Chamber Closed - Good Friday
2022-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States

Safety Implications of an Aging Workforce - OSHA Breakfast
2022-04-20 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
There are tremendous benefits to having hard working, highly knowledge, mature employees who can share their expertise throughout your organization. These members of your team are even more critical with the shortage of skilled workers across the region. Your challenge as an employer is how you keep this group safe with the challenges everyone faces as they get older.
Please join us as Dr. Vivian Onunkwo, Medical Director, Beacon Health System shares how to gear your safety programs to reducing risk to this key group of employees and sharing best practices based on sound medical research.
Doors open at 7:30 AM with Continental Breakfast; program starts at 8:00 AM and runs until 9:00 AM.
Speaker: Dr. Vivian Onunkwo, Medical Director, Beacon Health System
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 sent to you by Tuesday, April 19.
Continental Breakfast served at 7:45; program begins at 8.
Registration deadline is Monday, April 18 at 1 pm.
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Member Celebration - Vala Marketing
2022-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Vala Marketing, 205 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join the team from Vala Marketing as they celebrate their 6th anniversary by hosting an Open House at 205 S Main Street, Elkhart
The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will kick things off with a Ribbon Cutting April 20 at 4:00pm. www.valamarketing.com

The Importance of Stabilizing your Workforce - Women's Council Luncheon
2022-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | The Gathering Place at Billings, 1231 Johnson St., Elkhart, IN, United States
Improve retention, productivity and the bottom line. Stability of employees creates stability for your business!
Presenter: Debie Coble, President/CEO of Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.
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Member Celebration - Bent Oak Golf Club
2022-04-25 15:30 - 16:00 UTC | Bent Oak Golf Club, 3610 Bent Oak Trail, Elkhart, IN, United States
The team at Bent Oak Golf Club, located at 3610 Bent Oak Trail, Elkhart, celebrates the kickoff of the 2022 Golf Season by hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony April 25 at 3:30pm. Join new course owner Tim Firestone as he showcases the exciting developments underway this year. Visit www.bentoakgolf.com to learn more

Blood Drive with South Bend Medical Foundation
2022-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Donate Blood…Save a Life!
Donating blood is one of the easiest ways you can make a life changing impact on someone’s life. Please join us for a blood drive at the Elkhart Chamber Tuesday, April 26 from 10am-2pm. For an appointment click HERE, call/text Mary at 574-274-6475 or sign up online at www.GiveBloodNow.com

Business After Hours hosted by the Young Professionals Council
2022-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum, 21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join the YP’s for a Business After Hours Networking Event and Night at the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum on Thursday, April 28th from 5 – 7 p.m.
The RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum will be the venue for this great Business After Hours event. You will get to mingle with professionals – whether you wear jeans or a suit to work–build relationships, and bring awareness to your business. Attend one of the best opportunities to learn where you can make a difference and actively shape the Elkhart region.Come casual, come lively, come all!
Light appetizers and cash bar.
Free to attend, but please register. This event is open to Young Professionals of all ages – as long as you’re over 21.
Sponsored by

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Member Celebration - Godfrey Marine Groundbreaking
2022-05-10 08:00 - 08:30 UTC | Godfey Marine, 4500 Middlebury St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Godfrey Marine on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Godfrey Marine is located at 4500 Middlebury Street, Elkhart.

Member Celebration - Elkhart Public Library Cleveland Branch
2022-05-10 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | Elkhart Public Library – Cleveland Branch, 53715 CR 1, Elkhart, IN, United States
Celebrate the big changes at the Cleveland Branch of the Elkhart Public Library on Tuesday, May 10. From now through 2023, all four neighborhood branches of the Elkhart Public Library (www.myepl.org) will be the scene of big changes leading to friendly spaces for studying, collaborating and sharing. Collections will be easier to browse, and programs will be easier to attend.

Leadership Academy Graduation 2022
2022-05-11 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | 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.

Business Funding Workshop
2022-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Having sufficient capital is critical for success. This workshop introduces a wide range of funding options and helps determine the most appropriate funding path for your business. Topics include bank loans, SBA lending programs, alternative lenders, private equity investment, and more.
To view the flyer, click here
Registration link: isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15811
Co-hosted by ISBDC and the Business Diversity Initiative of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours hosted by Teachers Credit Union Mortgage
2022-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Teachers Credit Union, 201 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN, United States
Business After Hours hosted by Teachers Credit Union Mortgage will be held on Tuesday, May 17 from 5 – 7 p.m. at 201 CR 6 West, Elkhart.
Whether you wear jeans or a suit to work, this event will be time well-spent. Event features Builders Association of Elkhart County, Elkhart County Board of Realtors and the Greater Elkhart Young Professionals. Bring a coworker, friend or partner for conversation, drinks and food. Free to attend. Come casual, come lively, come all!

IOSHA Update - OSHA Breakfast
2022-05-18 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
In person registration for this event is now closed. The zoom option is still available.
Mark McDaniel, INSafe Field Consultant, will be presenting at the annual IOSHA update. Among many topics, he will be sharing the “Top 25” OSHA standards cited in 2021, guidance on how your organization can maintain compliance with these top citations and how you can utilize IOSHA as a key safety partner.
Continental Breakfast served at 7:30; program begins at 8.
Registration deadline is Friday, May 13.
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 sent to you by Tuesday, May 17
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Mental Health Awareness - Women's Council Luncheon
2022-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Oaklawn Goshen, 330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen, IN, United States
Registration for this event is closed.
How to Observe Mental Health Awareness Month… Come learn from the Professionals how to take care of ourselves and others, both mentally and physically.

Take care of yourself
Take care of your loved ones
Talk about mental health
Anxiety

Presenters: Amy Rosen and Dory Lawrence, Oaklawn
Sponsored by

To get to the Goshen Oaklawn campus, turn off of Highway 15/N Main Street to Lakeview Dr. and follow a long driveway to a parking lot. The Lakeview Gardens is the cafeteria which is just to the left after you enter the main entrance.
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Member Celebration - Lacasa, Inc.
2022-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lacasa Properties on State St, 146 State St, Elkhart, IN, United States
Lacasa, Inc., a nonprofit housing agency with many programs to help clients, celebrates the completion of two HUGE projects near 160 State Street in Downtown Elkhart by hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by open houses featuring tours of the completed properties Thursday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. More information about Lacasa and their mission can be found at www.lacasa.net

Accident Prevention and Safety Conscious Supervision
2022-05-25 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
This workshop is sold out!

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 key learnings 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.
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Member Celebration - JA BizTown serving Elkhart County
2022-05-25 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | ETHOS Innovation Center, 1025 N Michigan St, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Junior Achievement will host a Ribbon Cutting Wednesday May 25, at 4:00pm to celebrate the grand opening of BizTown 2022 at ETHOS Innovation Center; 1025 N. Michigan St, Elkhart. Doors open at 4:00, Ribbon Cutting to begin at 4:30 followed by remarks, light appetizers and refreshments as well as tours to follow. Please RSVP no later than May 23 to Jessica Hilary at (574)320-6222 or Jessica.hilary@ja.org. Learn more about Junior Achievement and the work they do at www.jalemonade.org

Bold and Innovative - YP Luncheon
2022-05-26 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | E3 Robotics Center, 3709 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46514, United States
Are you ready to meet some bold and innovative young professionals of Elkhart County? Sign up today to attend Greater Elkhart Young Professionals “Bold & Innovative” Luncheon at The E3 Robotics Center, Northern Indiana’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotic Center. You will receive a tour of the Center that fosters exploration, education and engagement for our youth. Afterwards, you will hear Derald Gray’s remarkable story of how started his business DG Visionaries, and how his “outside the box” thinking allows him to provide exceptional, and award winning, service to his clients.
Come one, come all! This event is open to Young Professionals of all ages.
Greater Elkhart Young Professionals Luncheon Series presented by
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Member Celebration - Faith Mission Ribbon Cutting
2022-05-26 15:00 - 15:30 UTC | Faith Mission, 801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, United States
Join the team at Faith Mission as they unveil their Tiny Shelter facilities (801 Benham Avenue Elkhart, IN) on May 26. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 3:00pm with tours to follow. www.thefaithmission.org

The Startup Effect
2022-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hotel Elkhart, 500 S Main St, Elkhart, IN, United States
The Startup Effect was created by the students of Startup Moxie Elkhart County to bring attention to young entrepreneurs in the county. It is a business casual event including a buffet-style dinner. This programming showcases the many talents and experiences of the students of Startup Moxie. It will consist of a networking hour, student presentations and a judged pitch competition from, which is followed up with time to talk to the students about their businesses, as well as the results of the competition, and other small businesses Startup has chosen to be featured. We will be featuring the mayor, Rod Roberson, to show just how important business is to Elkhart. This event is not just to uplift the students, though. Startup Moxie is going to feature some small businesses along with the ones the students created! Startup wants to show that Elkhart is bigger than business, it’s a community.
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-startup-effect-tickets-305769533907

Higher Education Panel
2022-06-09 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
How are Higher Education Institutions meeting the needs of our Business Community?
Breakfast & Panel Discussion with local Higher Education Institutions, featuring representatives from Goshen College, IUSB, Ivy Tech Community College, and Indiana Tech
Hosted by the Education/Career Development Council
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Member Celebration - DuMor Water
2022-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | DuMor Water, 4405 Wyland D, Elkhart, IN, United States
DuMor Water celebrates their 70th year in business with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00pm on June 10 at 4405 Wyland Dr, Elkhart. Learn more about the services they offer at www.dumorwater.com.

Golf Outing 2022
2022-06-20 08:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Elcona Country Club, 56784 Co Rd 21, Bristol, IN, 46507, United States
Join us at beautiful Elcona Country Club for Elkhart County’s premier golf outing!
AM Tee Time: 8:30 am SOLD OUT!
PM Tee Time: 2:15 pm
Foursomes – $700 each. Hole Sponsorships – $400.
Other sponsorships available – contact Ginger
Event Sponsored by

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If you know your golfers’ names, you can include them in the comment section. If not, we will contact you later for the names.

Business After Hours hosted by US Business Systems
2022-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | US Business Systems, 3221 Southview Dr, Elkhart, IN, United States
U.S. Business Systems 30th Anniversary Celebration on June 21st from 5-7p.m. Michael Kidd and the entire Team at U.S. Business Systems invite you to celebrate with them at this casual, relaxed event. Whether you wear jeans or a suit, stop by after work to say congrats and enjoy conversation, food and drinks. Free to attend. The event will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! www.usbus.com

Chamber Closed - Hosting ICEA Conference
2022-06-23 08:00 - 2022-06-24 12:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Chamber will be closed all day on Thursday and until noon on Friday.
As the host community for the Annual Conference of the Indiana Chamber Executives Association, we are proud to be showing off Elkhart County!

Member Celebration - Topping Dental
2022-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Topping Dental Group – Elkhart, 21813 State Road 120, Elkhart, IN, United States
Topping Dental is excited to welcome guests to their office at 21813 State Road 120, Elkhart, IN for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, June 24 at 11:00am. Welcome to Elkhart Topping Dental! Learn about the services they offer or schedule your appointment at www.drtopping.com

Member Celebration - Riverbend Building Ribbon Cutting
2022-06-28 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Riverbend Building, 240 E Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN, United States
Celebrate the opening of the Riverbend Building in Elkhart’s River District. Tuesday, June 28th the open house will be from 4-7 p.m. with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4. Address is 240 East Jackson Boulevard.
The Riverbend Building is home to Lake City Bank, Edward Jones, Navarre Hospitality Group, We Impact and Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while touring the new office spaces, restaurant and rooftop bar.
Please enter the building using the main lobby, located on Jackson Boulevard. Public parking is available at the corner of Jackson Blvd. and Clark St.

Chamber Closed - Independence Day
2022-07-01 08:00 - 2022-07-04 17:00 UTC | Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St, Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
