Connections At The Chamber
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Economic Forecast Breakfast Returns in February
A popular favorite with the Whitley County Chamber, Jim O'Donnell joins us again this year to take a good look at what the economy has done this past year and what the "forecast" for this year will be. On staff at Huntington University, O'Donnell has authored several books and provides us with a humerous, thought-provoking and encouraging look at the challenges of the current economy.
Join us for breakfast on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the new Parkview Whitley Hospital's lower level rooms A-B from 7:30 - 9:00 am as local business members listen, learn and interact on this important subject. Cost is $6 for chamber members and $10 for non-members and registration is due by Monday, January 30!
See you there!
Thanks to our Economic Forecast Sponsor: Dottie Cole and the Investment Center
Welcome New Board Members for 2012
Please welcome our newly elected board
members for 2012
Columbia City – Greg Hockemeyer, Myers Tison Hockemeyer McNagny
Columbia City – Jim Landrum, STAR Financial Bank
Columbia City – Cari Wells, 1st Source Bank
At-Large – Randy Holler, Crossroads Bank
South Whitley – Troy Wilcoxson, W.J. Carey Construction Corporation
"Fire & Ice" WinterFest Schedule of Events
Click on the link below to view a printable schedule of WinterFest 2012 events!
Fire & Ice WinterFest 2012
We'll let you get through the holidays, but then we are moving into high gear for the Whitley Chamber Fire & Ice WinterFest 2012! Block out Saturday and Sunday, January 21&22 for a weekend of fun-filled activities! More details will be coming soon, but here is a sampling of what you can look forward to this year!
Sponsorship Opportunities - Be a festival or ice carving sponsor! Thanks to our Snow Castle Event Sponsors - PHP & CenturyLink!
Thanks to our Snowman Sponsor / Carver's Reception Sponsor - J&J Insurance!
Sponsor an Ice Carving in front of your business or on the courthouse square!
Ice Carving & Sponsor Registration Form
Snowflake 5k - Saturday the 21st - 10:00 am - Downtown Columbia City
Thanks to our Snowflake 5k Sponsors - Parkview Whitley Hospital & Crossroads Bank!
Registrants please note: if you fill out the short pre-registration form on-line, we will still need a copy of the completed registration form! Make sure to download or print and mail it to us!!
Ice Cream Eating Contest - Sponsored by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Saturday the 21st - 12:30 pm at the Center - sign up at Dairy Queen!
Craft Bazaar - Saturday, 21st, 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday, 22nd, 12:00 - 4:00 pm at the Clugston on the Square. Thanks to our sponsors Murphy Jeweler's, Whitley Environmental, Smith and Sons Funeral Home and Huntington University EXCEL.
Craft Bazaar Booth Registration
Both Saturday and Sunday - Food / Vendor Booths Around the Square
Booths Around the Square Registration
Chili Challenge for Charity - Annual Chili Cook-off - Sunday, the 22nd at the Center, 12:00 - 3:00 pm (Awards at 3:30 pm). If your chili recipe wins, we will donate 50% of the proceeds to the Whitley County Charity of your choice!
Thanks to our Snow Angel / Chili Challenge Sponsors - The Investment Center at Crossroads Bank, Buchanan Automotive & Midwest America Federal C.U. and to the help provided by the Whitley Arts Partnership!
Special Thanks to Additional Supporters of WinterFest
We wish to thank these additional supporters of the 2012 WinterFest:
Carver's Lodging Sponsor - Executive Inn
Whitley Arts Partnership - Entertainment Sponsor
Sound System Courtesy of U.S.S.I.
Signage considerations courtesy of R&R Signs & Shindigz
Snowflake 5k Water Sponsor - Culligan Water Conditioning
Safe Passage for Non-Profits - Information Link
If you missed the seminar hosted last week by the Whitley County Community Foundation and Leadership Whitley County on "Safe Passage for Non-Profits," guest lecturer and attorney Miriam Robeson has graciously given us a link to share the information on our website! The seminar covered numerous financial, legal and ethical issues relating to keeping your organization on the right path, so please take a moment and follow the link below for further information!
Safe Passage For Non-Profits Seminar Information
Domino Effect / Whitley County Business & Networking Schedule
The Domino Effect! of Whitley County monthly meeting schedule (sponsored by Beck Enterprises - B.E. Comics & Computers):
1st Thursday of every month:
Big G's Restaurant, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
NOTE: Cost for all meetings is $2 and a business card!
Whitley County Business & Networking Schedule:
Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 8:30 am at Brew'ha Coffeeshop, 120 N. Main St., Columbia City.
Chamber Bucks - A Great Gift Idea!
Chamber Bucks are gift certificates that can be used at any participating Chamber member business! Struggling to determine a birthday, thank you, congratulations or Christmas gift? We've got a simple answer in $5, $10 or $25 denominations! We can also print them in any denomination you wish!
Chamber Bucks are easy to use and a gift everyone loves to receive! Plus they encourage your friends, family members, co-workers and employees to shop local! You can purchase them today in one of three convenient ways:
1. Click on the Chamber Bucks tab for an on-line or printable order form
2. Call the office at 248-8131 or e-mail us at office(at)whitleychamber.com and we'll prepare your order for pick-up.
3. Simply stop in during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
We encourage you to let us know ahead of time and we'll get them ready for you to pick-up at your convenience!
