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December 20, 2024 Newsletter

Chamber News

A Message from Board President, Christa Curtis

At this time of year, the Chamber Board of Directors would like to take this chance to thank you, our members, for a successful 2024. Our community is growing and so is our Chamber. This year, the Greater Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce: Welcomed 17 new members Planned and executed 20 member events Established an External Affairs Committee to elevate the …
A Message from Board President, Christa Curtis

Exciting News: Ellettsville Chamber Launches Online Membership Renewal System

The Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil a brand-new online membership renewal system. This system is designed to streamline the renewal process and enhance convenience for all members. This significant update reflects the Chamber’s commitment to continually improving the membership experience. What You Need to Know About the New System: Easy Online Renewals: Instead of receiving a renewal …
Exciting News: Ellettsville Chamber Launches Online Membership Renewal System

Chamber Events

Thank You for Making Our Holiday Open House a Success!

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Holiday Open House! Your presence made the event truly special, and we loved celebrating the season with you.
Congratulations to Our Winners:
Clark Greiner and Jason Edwards: Gift baskets from Chandler Funeral Home and Jessica Meadows: Wine & gift card from Indiana Members Credit Union.
A special thanks to the Niese Agency for providing wine and some of the delicious food that added to the festive atmosphere.
We’re so grateful for our amazing community and look forward to more opportunities to connect in the new year!
More photos on our Facebook page

Member News

U.S. Treasury Awards CDFI Friendly Bloomington $300,000 Technical Assistance Grant

CDFI Friendly Bloomington (CFB), a regional nonprofit organization working to increase community development finance institution investment in 13 Indiana counties, was recently awarded a $300,000 Technical Assistance (TA) grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund.
On November 21, award announcements were made, benefitting 246 organizations across the United States with $72.6 million in capacity-building grant funds to provide financial products and services to low-income and underserved communities across the country. This is the second award for CFB, which also received a $125,000 grant in 2021.
Read more here

Be A Tax Hero!

Do you love being a problem solver and helping people? Then becoming a Tax Hero might be your perfect fit!

With the Free Community Tax Service, you can:
· Put your problem-solving skills to work
· Make a real impact on local families
· Gain FREE training and IRS certification

Join us from January to April and help move people from poverty to possibility—one tax return at a time! The Free Community Tax Service provides FREE federal and state income tax preparation to low- and moderate-income residents at sites in Brown, Monroe, and Owen counties.

More information here
Tax Hero Application

Become a Dementia Friendly Business!

Show your organization’s commitment to empowering those living with dementia and their care partners to stay active in the community!
How: At least 50% of staff must attend the Dementia Friendly Business Training through an in-person session or online at www.alzresourceindiana.org.
Once the staff requirement is met, the Organization will receive a certificate, window decal, and be added to our online list of certified businesses to be recognized by the community as a Dementia Friendly Location.
What you will learn:
Statistics and Awareness tips for People Living with Dementia
Facts about Dementia
Potential Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
Creating Supportive Physical and Social Environments
Communication Skills and Reacting to Urgent Situations

To schedule a training, contact Amy Guerrettaz at 812-935-2582 or via email at aguerrettaz@area10agency.org

Job Opportunities

Are you a Chamber member? Do you have a job to fill? Post it free on our job board and in our newsletter. Email information to Jill
Thank you to our Premium Partners!
Thank you to our Executive Partners!

Adalie Allen State Farm
BBP Water Corporation
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
Building Associates, INC.
Bob Heaton, State Representative
Carpets Plus Colortile
Choice Realty & Management, Inc.
Edward Jones
Ellettsville Chiropractic
Floor Coverings International
The Hawaiian Hoosier
Hoosier Family Eyecare
Indiana University
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Jimmy Johns
Mimosa Tree Florist & Gift Shoppe
The Niese Agency
Republic Services
Valu-Built Construction

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