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04/10/2017 - Sample the power of Lean

Do you have that nagging feeling that you’re not being as efficient at work as you could be?

04/03/2017 - Young entrepreneurs take the stage

It was great fun to witness the launch of three new businesses last Thursday evening.

03/27/2017 - Things grow when the climate is right

Last week I attended two events celebrating new, large, facilities

03/20/2017 - Excitement Sprouting

After a strange stretch of weather, today is the official start of Spring

03/13/2017 - Working for workers

We have a great economy, making great products, providing great opportunities.

03/06/2017 - Legislative halfway point, still time for you

The legislature has reached the halfway point. Bills have switched houses.

02/27/2017 - 2016 was celebrated. 2017 taking off strong.

Wasn’t that a fantastic Annual Meeting celebration last Friday? At least 500 of you were there.

02/20/2017 - Another year done, another year coming

We hope you have your ticket for our Annual Meeting on Friday.

02/13/2017 - Bringing the legislature to you, and you to the legislature

Last Friday, we hosted our second Third House town hall meeting of the year.

02/03/2017 - Chamber announces legislative positions

The Board of Directors for the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce has identified these Regional priorities for the 2017 Legislative session:

01/30/2017 - The road to roads

Our Chamber has advocated for long-term, dedicated highway funding for a long time.

01/23/2017 - Our modern Chamber will look like a modern Chamber

As you know we have a very effecting and influential Chamber of Commerce.

01/16/2017 - New year = new legislature

The year is still early enough that we are still saying “happy new year” to each other.

01/09/2017 - Not done yet

Faster and safer, but not fast enough or safe enough.

01/03/2017 - Interns help you and the community

Right now, our companies are struggling to find skilled workers

12/19/2016 - Our volunteers are great

Last week, I thanked our outgoing and incoming members of our Board of Directors.

12/12/2016 - Farewell and Welcome

Later this week, we will be transitioning our Board of Directors.

11/28/2016 - Overtime rule blocked

A federal judge blocked the new overtime rule that was set to take effect December 1.

05/09/2016 - Leaders never really graduate

Businesses, and communities for that matter, are looking for leaders

04/18/2016 - A rose by any other name

We are proud to announce that your Chamber is the home of the Center for Business Excellence. The Center will help large and small companies improve their process and reduce waste

04/05/2016 - Catalytic Leadership Starts Here

It is a challenge to find a leader. It is a challenge to BE a leader.

04/04/2016 - Elkhart Leadership Academy - Guiding Our Future Leaders

For almost 30 years, the Elkhart Leadership Academy has been guiding future community leaders.

04/02/2016 - Students Complete 2016 Young Entrepreneurs Academy

The Elkhart Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy will graduate its 5th class of students in May, a total of over 60 graduates since the program began in 2012.

04/01/2016 - Ambassador of the Month

Anji Metzler, First Call Staffing

04/01/2016 - Ambassador of the Month

Hugh Johnson, J2 Marketing, LLC

02/01/2016 - Working Together to Transform our Region

Regional Cities and Vibrant Communities are putting the Elkhart area at the forefront of new economic development

01/29/2016 - Ambassador of the Month

Lori Swihart, WSBT Radio Group

12/01/2015 - A STRONG year for our CHAMBER and our COMMUNITY

2015 was an active year in the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce.

12/01/2015 - Downtown Elkhart

Thanks to SoMa, downtown Elkhart became a more attractive place in 2015 with new features that guide visitors to restaurants, attractions and parking and add colorful flair in unexpected spots.

12/01/2015 - Transportation

The Chamber has long been recognized as a transportation advocate. These key projects will be completed in 2015.

12/01/2015 - Indiana Toll Road Travel Plaza Master Plan focus of Breakfast

The Indiana Toll Road spans 157 miles across Northern Indiana from Ohio to the Illinois state line and is a major economic corridor.

12/01/2015 - Business and Education Partnership Award Given to Centier Bank

The Greater Elkhart Chamber Education/Career Development Council has presented their 3rd Quarter Business and Education Partnership Award to Centier Bank.

12/01/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Evelyn Johnston, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate Services

11/09/2015 - Non-Profit agencies impacted by local purchases

When local businesses and their employees contribute to local non-profit organizations, everyone wins.

11/05/2015 - The Impact Beyond the Purchase

Beyond every action, every single dollar spent, there is a ripple effect.

11/04/2015 - Not what you buy, but where

When you buy from a local company, you are supporting the employees who live in your community.

11/02/2015 - Business and Education Partnership Award Given to Elkhart Public Library

The Greater Elkhart Chamber Education/Career Development Council has presented their 2nd Quarter Business and Education Partnership Award to the Elkhart Public Library.

11/02/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Spherion Staffing, Hugh Johnson

11/02/2015 - Business and Education Partnership Award Given to Elkhart Public Library

Elkhart Public Library given Business and Education Partnership Award

10/01/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Beacon Consulting, Tom Miller

09/01/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Loretta Salchert, Ribbon of Hope

08/01/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Shelly Crawford, INOVA Federal Credit Union

07/01/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Michael Wolff, Life Style Photography

06/01/2015 - Ambassador of the Month

Dave Herrli, GLASS DOCTOR

05/27/2015 - Education Council looks for partners in welcoming new educators

Sponsorships are needed for the canvas gift bags and items to fill the bags.

05/01/2015 - Help for your business

Business resources available with NCI, SCORE, SBDC, & EDC.

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