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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Ribbon Cuttings, Awards,
and more
pages 10-11
President’s report
Chamber members in the news
New Members and Anniversaries
Calendar of upcoming events
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13
14
Economicdiversity
isthenameof the
game
pages 7-9
Cover Story
Payroll & Employer Services
Golf Outing - Because of you
it was a success!
page 5
New Member Recruitment
Benefits Current Members
page 6
INDOT Luncheon
page 15
4. Summer is here and summer is always a special time in Elkhart
County. Elkhart has enjoyed another fantastic Jazz Festival.
Your Chamber has hosted another fun golf outing. But our
outstanding festivals are only part of the outdoor fun.
More and more canoes and kayaks are appearing on our rivers
and lakes, as are the great pontoon boats made by Bennington
and Nautic Global Group. Our access to waterways is a
tremendous asset. Most communities do not have this kind of free
access to recreational water. You may remember a few years ago
when we asked people what they liked most about living in this
area. Access to water was toward the top of the list.
I try to drop a kayak in a local stream at least once a week.
We have the lake-like setting of the upper St. Joseph River. The
lower St. Joseph River offers a steady, but safe, current. The
Elkhart River provides a more natural look. And Christiana Creek
provides exciting rapids for the novice. If I was in Phoenix, I
would not be deciding which river to float next. I would be sitting
in a dry ditch staring at cactus.
Bicycling is the other outdoor activity that is gaining
popularity. The Pumpkinvine Trail attracts people from
throughout the region and beyond. The Maplehart Trail
connecting Elkhart to Ox Bow County Park and Goshen is a nice
amenity. We continue to urge the city to finish the connection
between our downtown RiverWalk and this trail. Participants
in the July 25 Bloom and Zoom bicycle event that starts in
Downtown Elkhart will try to make this connection. They will
also get to see one of the other features in our county, the Quilt
Garden Tour.
I hope you have had the opportunity to visit some of the Quilt
Gardens. There is one next door to the Chamber and another one
about a block away. Visitors stop by the Chamber frequently, so
we know the positive impact the Quilt Gardens are having on our
community.
Perhaps the biggest sign that we are a community that
understands outdoor recreation is our important RV industry.
Throughout this country, people are enjoying the outdoors by
vacationing in an RV made within 10 miles of your house. If
you choose to travel outside our county for a vacation, you will
see our parts of your county driving on every road you take. If
you partake in the camping lifestyle, you will see an even larger
concentration of your home county in any campground you visit.
There is comfortable feeling that comes from traveling and
seeing homemade products at every turn. It is especially nice
to see people having fun, thanks to the product from your
community.
Many years ago, before I called Elkhart home, I spent summers
working in Yellowstone National Park. I didn’t have a connection
to the RVs that dotted the roads out there. Instead, I remember
feeling a connection to home any time I would hear a John
Cougar Mellencamp song being played. (There was no radio
reception, so it had to be from somebody’s tape player.) Now,
when I travel, I still notice when Mellencamp is playing. But I feel
more proud of the connection to the spread of Elkhart-made RVs
that are helping people enjoy this great country.
Your Chamber has many connections to supporting the
summer activities that our community, and the country, enjoys.
Let me focus on one, because it is a vital one, and it is crucial.
Every RV, every camping trailer, every delivered boat depends on
quality roads. When you want to take your bicycle to the start of
the Pumpkinvine Trail or the Monon Trail in Indianapolis, you
drive on a road to get there, or you depend on a good, safe road.
Your Chamber has been working for many years to keep our
roads safe and efficient. In fact, we have a very good reputation
with the Indiana Department of Transportation because we
are able to bring together all the officials and agree on projects.
INDOT has learned that we are ready, willing, and able to work
with them. One of the ways we work with INDOT is through our
annual INDOT luncheon. Read about the luncheon and the new
INDOT Commissioner, Brandye Hendrickson, in this issue of
Leading Business.
Also in this issue, you will learn about the Pokagon Band
of Potawatomi Indians, a rewards program for recruiting new
Chamber members, and more.
We have a magazine full of great information for you to
read while you are relaxing from a long summer day of biking,
kayaking, canoeing and/or camping.
4 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
Summer signs point to a healthy
Elkhart County
5. ELKHART.ORG | LEADING BUSINESS 5
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Ambassadors
Claudia Meenan, ext. 134
July 9, Contact Pick Up, 11 am - 1 pm
Annual Golf Outing
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Business Recognition/ Beautification
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Economic Development /Legislative Affairs
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
July 17, Council meeting, 8 am
Education/Career Development
Kathy Cardwell, ext. 122
Environmental
Kay House-Clark, ext. 138
Leadership
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
OSHA
Jim Walsh, ext. 121
Technology
Jim Walsh, ext. 121
July 22, Council meeting, 8 am
Transportation
Kay House-Clark, ext. 138
Women’s
Claudia Meenan, ext. 134
Young Professionals
Kay House-Clark, ext. 138
Thank you to all of our sponsors and players.
We hope you enjoyed this year’s golf outing!
The winner of the morning flight, with a score
of 52, was Fifth Third Bank. The winner of the
afternoon flight, with a score of 52, was First
State Bank.
Because of you - It was a success!
6. 6 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
Susan Henry, a nationally recognized forensic
accountant, has joined the firm as a senior consultant.
Susan will lead the firm’s forensic accounting practice in
Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan while
continuing to serve clients throughout the country.
Susan Henry,
CPA, CFE, CFF,
CGMA, CIA, CFLC
Introducing Our Forensic Accounting Practice
SusanH@cornerstoneCPAgroup.com
3160 Windsor Court, Elkhart, IN 46514
574-262-8886
www.cornerstoneCPAgroup.com/forensic-accounting
Integrity. Quality. Client Relationships.
Being a Chamber Member has been great for your
business.
Share the benefits of Chamber membership with
your customers and vendors and receive a reward.
It’s easy! Ask your customers and vendors to go
to our website, www.elkhart.org, and click on the
‘Join the Chamber’ icon. When they fill out the
membership application, they should put your
name in the “Referred by” box.
When we receive full payment for their
membership, we will reward you with your
choice of:
(A)$50 credit on your membership dues OR
New Member Recruitment
Benefits Current Members
(B)choose from one of the following events
w Women’s Council Luncheon
(2 registrants – same event)
w OSHA Breakfast
(2 registrants – same event)
w Funworking (1 registrant)
w INDOT Luncheon (2 registrants)
w YP Luncheon (2 registrants – same event)
w Leadership Academy Luncheon
(1 registrant)
w Transportation Breakfast (2 registrants)
Remember to share the benefits of Chamber
membership with other businesses, and benefit
yourself even more.
7. ELKHART.ORG | LEADING BUSINESS 7
The federal government reaffirmed the tribe’s sovereignty on
September 21, 1994, when President Bill Clinton signed their
Restoration Act. Since then, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
has established its government, with its own constitution and
programs, and businesses to fund it.
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Economic diversification is the game today
8. 8 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
Economic diversification is key for any organization’s long-
term success, and this is true in more than just a fiscal sense
for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
Michiana has been home to the Pokagon Band for hundreds
of years. The federal government reaffirmed the tribe’s
sovereignty on September 21, 1994, when President Bill
Clinton signed their Restoration Act. Since then, the tribe
has established its government, with its own constitution and
programs, and businesses to fund it.
The Band’s first business venture was the Four Winds Casino
and Resort in New Buffalo, Mich. The Band later opened
two additional casinos under the same name in Hartford
and Dowagiac, Mich., but before opening the satellite
casinos, government leaders realized that, despite Four
Wind’s success, the tribe could not rely solely on casino
revenue.
“Economic development and diversification from gaming
is critical for the Pokagon tribe, and I know it’s important
for other tribes,” said Eugene Magnuson, Tribal Council
treasurer. “We can’t rely on gaming forever.”
In 2007, the
government created
Mno-Bmadsen (meh
no-buh MOD sen),
which means “walking
the good path” in
Potawatomi. Often
referred to as “Mno”
at the Pokagon Band,
it ensures long-term
economic success for
the Band by acquiring
established businesses
or developing new
businesses altogether—
none of which involve
gaming.
Mno-Bmadsen
has overseen the
establishment or
procurement of five
non-gaming entities:
Accu-Mold, Seven
Generations Architecture and Engineering, Bent Tree
Market, D.A. Dodd, and most recently, Seven Generations
Construction.
“As leaders we must think about the future,” said Troy Clay,
president and CEO of Mno-Bmadsen. “We don’t know for
certain the future of gaming. What we do know is that
we reduce the risk of that uncertainty by diversifying our
investments. We also strengthen our tribal community by
increasing the capacity of our people to invest in and
manage those other business pursuits.”
This broad array of businesses require skilled workforces to
make them succeed, so the Band provides opportunities to
their citizens and staff for education and training in these
areas.
The Band’s Apprenticeship Program trains citizens in the
craft of carpentry. The program includes in-class instruction
and on-the-job experience. Recently, apprentices reroofed
the New Birth Christian Ministries building in South Bend and
built three 4-by-12 raised beds for a Pokagon community
garden.
Economic diversification is the game today
- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Investments in Education
9. ELKHART.ORG | LEADING BUSINESS 9
The Band has also partnered with local schools
to ensure citizens and staff can pursue higher
education and study topics beneficial to a career
with the Band and its entities. At Indiana University
South Bend (IUSB), citizens living in service-area
counties in Michigan can attend at Indiana’s in-state
rate. This agreement honors the tribe’s ancestral
lands, which span across the Michigan-Indiana state
line.
Starting this fall, Southwestern Michigan College
will offer the Tribal Leadership Program. Students
will study Native American history and policy, as
well as leadership and marketing. Graduates will
receive a certificate and an edge in the Pokagon
Band government.
Citizens and staff can also study in 10-person cohorts
at Lake Michigan College, particularly in the Hanson
Technology Center, set to be completed in 2017. The three
avenues available to students will provide them with the
skills to work in the Band’s manufacturing
businesses, government, or in casinos.
The success and life span of the Pokagon
Band is tied inherently to the success of its
citizens, which is why their education and
training is held in high regard and priority.
The Band strives to be a self-sufficient
nation so it can continue to support its
citizens and culture, sharing the good
teachings of its people.
Find out more at www.pokagon.com.
“We can’t rely on
gaming forever.”
- Eugene Magnuson,
Tribal Council treasurer,
the Pokagon Band of
Potawatomi
Investments in Service/Retail
Investments in Healthcare
Investments in Manufacturing
10. 10 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
Ribbon Cuttings, Awards, and more
Brentwood at Elkhart, 3600 E Bristol
St. Elkhart, hosted a ribbon cutting on
June 9 to showcase their recent lobby
remodel. Brentwood at Elkhart invites
you to visit them and learn more about
their services.
Church Community Services,
907 Oakland Ave. Elkhart, hosted
a ribbon cutting on June 1 at their
newly remodeled facility. Church
Community Services is grateful for the
community investments which allowed
the updates to the facility.
SonSet Solutions hosted an E-Lab
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony on May 16. Left to right
in back: Jack Hiler, Ray Laborde,
Jonathon Ward, Kyle Hannon,
Charlie Jacobson, David Russell,
John Anderson, Sr., Dave Pasechnik,
Don Spragg.
Left to right in front: Bethany Ward,
Jeanie Jacobson, Anna Jacobson,
Carl Jacobson, Gene Glader,
Laurene Glader.
Life Center Project of Elkhart
County, 1111 Bristol St, Elkhart,
hosted a ground breaking on June
3 for their new center for Teen
Challenge Ministries. Look for the
Chamber to cut a ribbon on this new
building in the near future!
11. ELKHART.ORG | LEADING BUSINESS 11
New Paradigm Brewing Co., LLC
celebrated their brewery launch with
a ribbon cutting on June 18. They are
located at 600 S Main St, Ste 102,
Elkhart.
Business Recognition Award -
Community Occupational Medicine (COM)
COM provides business medicine solutions and quality
care that supports a productive and healthy community.
Opening in 2000, they now operate six clinics throughout
Elkhart, St. Joseph and LaPorte Counties, dedicated
to providing solutions and customer centric services.
Innovative technology serves as the cornerstone for their
staff to provide unique customized services to nearly 2,000
clients. They understand that their employees are truly their
greatest asset! COM employees volunteer in local schools,
children’s sporting events, the Boy Scouts, and local
churches.
Business Education Partnership Award -
Morris Industrial Equipment
Morrison Industrial Equipmentis the 1st Quarter recipient of
the Business Education Partnership Award, presented by
the Education/Workforce Development Council. Phil Haarer
has been a member of the Elkhart Area Career Center
motorcycle maintenance and power equipment advisory
board for many years. He actively works with students
in various programs to educate them on the importance
of preparing for career advancement. He trains them in
interviewing, the job application process and helps them
develop their 21st century skills. He also offers students
internships and future job placement.
12. 12 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
NEWSABOUTOURMEMBERS
Submit your company’s news and
information to marketing@elkhart.org
Ambassador of the Month
Life Style Photography, Michael Wolff
I became an Ambassador to get out and network
with people. Being an Ambassador has allowed
me to do this and at the same time we have gotten
the opportunity to work with many of its wonderful
members. I have enjoyed the opportunity to visit
the many different type of businesses in Elkhart
County by attending Biz-Ness events and ribbon
cuttings. Networking for me is to get out and meet
many different people and the Chamber events have
allowed me to do this. We have been able to pay for
our membership through the programs and events
offered with the Chamber.
Albert Gutierrez has joined Centier Bank’s board of
directors. Gutierrez serves as president of Saint Joseph
Regional Medical Center in Mishawka.
Commercial Broadband Solutions, a sister
company to MapleNet Wireless in partnership with
local technology power house Mapletronics, has
launched a gigabit capable internet connection in downtown
Elkhart to showcase its existing fiber optic and microwave
technologies.
Electronic Commerce, Inc. (ECI), a cloud-based,
fully unified human capital management (HCM) platform
for the entire employee lifecycle, has secured a $40 million
majority growth investment from Frontier Capital.
Elkhart Community Schools has hired Dr. Dawn
McGrath as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. McGrath will lead
all academic initiatives within the school district. She will
begin her tenure July 1, 2015, upon the retirement of Dr.
John Hill, Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Hill has served as
the Chair of the Chamber’s Education Council since 2003.
Samantha Crooks is now a Program Associate with the
Elkhart County Community Foundation.
Mary Smith has joined the Elkhart Truth as an
Advertising Representative.
Jan Phifer of Gibson is leading the new Small Employer
Benefits Group, focusing on employee benefits for
companies with under 100 employees for the development
and implementation of their employee benefits strategies.
John Bowen has joined
Hall, Render, Killian, Heath
& Lyman as an attorney in its
Indianapolis office. He practices in
the area of health care law with a
focus on regulatory, compliance,
corporate transactional and
physician alignment and
integration matters.
Mark Fox has been appointed
associate dean and director of the
Indiana University School
of Medicine-South Bend. He
has served as associate dean for
community health and research
development at the University of
Oklahoma School of Community
Medicine in Tulsa since 2008.
Interra Credit Union was recognized as a recipient
of a Next Level Achievement Award by CRIF Lending
Solutions at its National forum. The award was presented
in recognition of achievement in growing auto dealer
relationships three-fold during 2014 and in deepening
service to existing dealers.
J.A. Wagner Construction was recently ranked #28
nationally of all metal builders by tonnage, and is the largest
tonnage builder in Indiana (Metal Construction News).
James B. Champer, CPA, has joined Kruggel
Lawton CPAs as a senior manager. He will focus on
serving clients and providing guidance to colleagues on tax
matters. In addition, he will contribute to the growth of the
firm’s fiduciary tax services and nonprofit practice area.
Robby L. Dennis has been promoted to office manager
of Lake City Bank’s Elkhart northwest office. Dennis will
support office staff, manage daily operations of the office
and handle small business loans.
The Medical Foundation has named Dr. Joyce
Simpson as president, replacing Dr. Robert Tomec,
who is retiring after serving in the position for 35 years.
TalentSource Staffing, a Michiana-based female-
owned staffing solutions company, welcomes Jami
Schooley to help meet client’s recruiting needs. She has
been recognized for outstanding customer service and is
passionate about providing quality and adding value to the
recruiting team.
13. AMS Holdings LLC
13381 CR 28
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 320-2664
Allen Eash
CBMC of Michiana/Christian Business
Men’s Connection
PO Box 187
Elkhart, IN 46515
(574) 343-2717
Scott Franko
Non Profit Organizations
Chicago and Michiana Five for the
Homeless, Inc.
chicagoandmichianafiveforthehomeless.org
347 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 383-8428
John Shafer
Non Profit Organizations
Darr & Associates, Inc.
darr-associates.com
1723 E Bristol St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(800) 696-4056
Fax: (574) 289-4327
Brenda Herman
Hearing Aids
Women Business Enterprise Certification - WBE
Elkhart Education Foundation
elkharteducationfoundation.org
2746 Old US 20 W, Ste B
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 361-1258
Fax: (574) 522-0599
Ashley Molyneaux
Non Profit Organizations
Williamson Employment Services, Inc.
Referred by First Call Staffing, Anji Flint
williamsonemployment.com
3371 W Cleveland Rd, Ste 120
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 289-1454
Fax: (574) 243-1337
Kimberly Mann
Staffing Services
Women Business Enterprise Certification - WBE
50 YEARS OR MORE
Shreiner & Sons, Inc. 1936
Stemm-Lawson-Peterson
Funeral Home, Inc. 1955
CTS Corporation 1963
25 YEARS OR MORE
Niblock Excavating, Inc. 1966
L.E. Johnson Products, Inc. 1971
Miller Monuments, Inc. 1971
Skyline Corporation 1971
Culligan Water 1972
Noah’s Landing Pet Care Clinic LLC 1972
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. 1972
Matterhorn Conference Center 1973
Niblock Machinery, Inc. 1974
Auspro Manufacturing Co., Inc. 1975
Bugsy’s Elkhart Exterminating, Inc. 1978
Ruthmere Museum 1978
Heritage Financial Group, Inc. 1981
Bontrager Pools, Inc. 1982
Chiphone Federal Credit Union 1982
Bent Oak Corporation 1985
Sapa Extrusions 1985
Concord Mall 1986
Helgeson Steel, Inc. 1986
WFRN 1987
Housing Authority, City of Elkhart 1988
Indiana University South Bend/Elkhart 1988
Schupan & Sons, Inc. 1989
20 YEARS OR MORE
Christiana Creek Dental Care, PC 1991
Compass Wealth Advisors, LLC 1992
Grauvogel & Associates 1993
15 YEARS OR MORE
Business Furnishings LLC 1996
10 YEARS OR MORE
Physicians Health Plan
of Northern Indiana, Inc. 2000
Reflex Industries 2001
Texas Roadhouse 2001
Genesis Products, LLC 2003
Trine University 2003
WorkOne Northern 2003
5 YEARS OR MORE
Canon Solutions America, Inc. 2006
Hill & Associates, Inc. 2007
AI Manufacturing, Inc. 2008
Botkin & Hall, LLP 2008
Pletcher Sales Inc. 2008
Synergy Insurance Group 2008
TaigMarks Inc. 2010
1 YEAR
Altec Engineering, Inc. 2014
American Safety & First Aid Inc. 2014
DaVita Dialysis 2014
NationJob 2014
Patricia Tokar Canton CPA PC Inc. 2014
Recipe-4-Health, LLC 2014
NEW MEMBERS
RENEWING MEMBERS
Our thanks to members who recently renewed!
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
members
CHAMBER
ELKHART.ORG | LEADING BUSINESS 13
Aseracare Hospice
Bail Home Services &
Construction, Inc.
Better Way Products, Inc.
BioLife Plasma Services
Broderick Chiropractic Center
Bumgarner Welding & Inspection
Cargo Services, Inc.
Century Foam
Coffee Time/Water Time
Coldwell Banker Roth
Wehrly Graber
Conversion Components, Inc.
Cracker Barrel
Critter Control of NC Indiana
D & W Inc.
DA Pumpernickels /
Apple Tree Catering
Day Fluid Power
DEHCO, Inc.
E Commerce Technology -
Michiana Inc.
Element Materials Technology
Elkhart County
Community Foundation
Elkhart Lions Club
Elkhart Steel Service, Inc.
Employment Plus, Inc.
Fleming Sales Co., Inc.
Griffen P&H, Inc.
Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman
Funeral Home
Hawkins Water Tech, Inc.
Hess Karfomenos & Associates
Iechyd Da Brewing Company
IMKO Workforce Solutions
Instant Auto Finance
KampCo Steel Products, Inc.
Kevin A. Emery, CPA
LaVanture Products Co., Inc.
Lee’s Wood Products
MapleNet Wireless, Inc.
National Rifle Association
Nature’s Wood Products
NoBi Security & Fire
Patrick Industries, Inc.
Sanders Pianowski, LLP
Seifert Drug
Senior Helpers
Service Specialties
Spearhead Sales & Marketing
TalentSource Staffing
Troyer Group, Inc.
TR Arnold & Associates, Inc.
Troyer Products
United Way of Elkhart Co., Inc.
Valley View Health Care Center
Walsh & Kelly, Inc.
Watcon, Inc.
Williamsburg, Managed
by Gene B. Glick Co.
YWCA North Central Indiana
ZURN PEX, Inc.
14. 14 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
July/Aug CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
ImaginationProMedia
providesthesoundsystem
forallBiz-Nessevents.
Contact cmeenan@elkhart.org
Sponsor a
2015 or 2016
Biz-Ness Event
Biz-Ness
After Hours
July
Solution Selling - Lead Conversion System
Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St.
8 am - Noon
Biz-Ness After Hours
Hosted by Golden Living Center
Held at McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk, 333 NIBCO Pkwy
5 - 7 pm
Young Professionals Cheers for Charity: Loveway
Flippin’Cow, 51330 State Road 19, Elkhart
5:30 - 7:30 pm
August
INDOT Luncheon hosted by Transportation Council
Elcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21, Bristol
Noon - 1:30 pm
Governor Pence Luncheon
Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre
11:30 am - 1 pm
Biz-Ness After Hours
Senior1Care, location to be announced
5 - 7 pm
Inspire Us Luncheon: The Education Situation,
hosted by Young Professionals Council
Elkhart Chamber Board Room
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
2015
Social Networking Event
4
Tue.
13
Thu.
16
Thu.
21
Tue.
18
Tue.
23
Thu.
For more information on Chamber events and Member events,
go to Elkhart.org.
Hosted By
27
Thu.
TUESDAY
July 21
5 - 7 PM
333 NIBCO Pkwy, SteA
(McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk)
The Greater Elkhart Chamber will welcome the new
teachers & administrators of Elkhart, Concord, Baugo, and
Middlebury School systems, as well as area private schools
with a welcome presentation at their school system’s
orientation in August.
Sponsorships are needed for the canvas bags and
items to fill the bags. The bags will be delivered to each
new educator at their schools in August.
They will contain information about Elkhart County,
a directory listing of businesses that contributed to this
project, gift certificates and donated items such as pens,
pencils, office supplies, or sample products with company
names & logos.
Our goal is to reach all new educators in the community,
so we will need donated items to fill approximately up to
200 bags.
Sponsorships are available!
FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Contact Kathy Cardwell at the Chamber:
(574) 293-1531 EXT. 122
kcardwell@elkhart.org
Education Council looks for partners in welcoming new educators
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TRINITYUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCHTHELERNERTHEATRESORGJEWELERS
m a j o r i t y b u i l d e r s . c o m
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIALMEDICAL
HEALTH CARE OFFICE
INSTITUTIONAL
MANUFACTURING
FINANCIAL
RECREATIONAL
Transportation Luncheon
slated for Aug. 4
The Annual INDOT Luncheon hosted by the
Transportation Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber
of Commerce will feature special guests:
INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson
and key INDOT staff members
The luncheon will be held at Elcona Country Club,
56784 CR 21, Bristol, on Tuesday, August 4 from noon
to 1:30 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming
plans for transportation infrastructure in the Michiana
area and celebrate what we have achieved in working
together.
Chamber Members: $20 Non-Members: $30
Registration deadline is August 1.
Sponsored by: Cardinal Buses; HRP Construction,
Inc.; IOI Pay; Marbach, Brady & Weaver; Niblock
Excavating; Old National Bank; Rieth-Riley Const. Co.,
Inc.; Robert Weed Plywood Corp.; Thor Industries, Inc.;
and Troyer Group.
Above - Construction on US 31 in 2014. The South Bend
to Plymouth section opened in August 2014 and has
already improved drive time and safety between here and
Indianapolis.
16. LUNCHEON
Thursday
August 13
11:30 am – 1 pm
Crystal Ballroom
at the Lerner Theatre
410 S Main St, Elkhart
Chamber Members: $35
Non-Members: $50
Table sponsorships available: $500
(includes preferential seating for
8, company name on marketing
materials and displayed at luncheon)
Call 574-293-1531 or go to
www.Elkhart.org
to register.
The Economic Development/Legislative Affairs Council
of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
welcomes
Indiana Governor
Mike Pence
