December 12, 2025 Newsletter

Chamber News

Chamber Members Celebrate the Season at Holiday Open House

The Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a packed Holiday Open House on Tuesday evening, bringing members together for an evening of celebration and connection. Guests enjoyed refreshments, networking, and the chance to slow down and celebrate the season with familiar faces and new connections. Laughter and conversation flowed throughout the evening, creating the kind of welcoming atmosphere that …

New Member Spotlight

The Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross Indiana Region serves over 1.1 million people in 25 counties, including Brown, Bartholomew, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Switzerland, Union, Washington and Wayne counties.
It’s easy to get involved with the Red Cross in Southeast Indiana. Local opportunities include becoming a trained disaster relief response volunteer helping people affected by home fires; supporting trauma, cancer, and other patients in need by donating blood, platelet, and plasma at our local blood donation center; and learning CPR, First AID, and other lifesaving skills that will prepare you to respond to emergencies.
Visit the Red Cross website
Jim Griffith
Executive Director
American Red Cross of Southeast Indiana

Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities

New Sponsorship Packages Available

The Business Advocate Sponsorship Package
$925 ($75 savings)
Demonstrate your commitment to helping local business thrive and grow with the Business Advocate Package. This package includes sponsorship of chamber events that provide educational and networking opportunities for chamber members.
Details:
 Sponsorship of three Power Your Business Luncheons, including recognition on all event
promotion and the opportunity to introduce the speaker.
 Sponsorship of the Coffee Connection event at the Edgewood High School Internship Fair,
including recognition on all event promotion.
The Community Champion Sponsorship Package
$1,375 ($125 savings)
If community and government advocacy is important to you, this package will position your business
as an organization that fosters connection between local businesses and other parts of our
community. The Community Advocate package includes sponsorship of chamber events that inform
and connect our members with government and community leaders.
Details:
 Gold Sponsorship of the Policymaker Luncheon with a state or federal government leader,
including recognition at the event and a reserved table with seating for 4
 Gold sponsorship of one state government leader, including recognition on event promotion
and a reserved table with seating for 4
 Gold sponsorship of one local community or government leader event, including recognition on
event promotion and a reserved table with seating for 4
The Chamber Ally Sponsorship Package
$1,800 ($200 savings)
Each year, the chamber hosts two signature events that bring members together, celebrate our
members, and offer opportunities for your business to gain visibility in the local business community.
The Chamber Ally package gives your business the opportunity to show your support for chamber
and its members, but also to promote your business to the local community.
Details:
 Major sponsor of Chamber Annual Golf Outing, including recognition in all event promotion,
signage, and at event. Being a major sponsor also provides a hole sponsorship with the
opportunity to network with golfers at the hole during the event.
 Event sponsor of the Annual Meeting and Awards, including recognition in all event promotion,
recognition at event, reserved seating for 8
 Award sponsor at Annual Meeting and Awards, including the opportunity to present an award
to a winner from the stage

Member News

Join Us for Christmas Bingo at Autumn Park!
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of fun, laughter, and festive prizes.
Friday, December 12
6-8 p.m.
Santa on Sale Street
Saturday, December 13
Santa arruves at 9:30 a.m.

Learn to Knit at Knitting Romance

Knitting Romance is gearing up for another round of cozy creativity with our upcoming Learn to Knit classes!
Our first class was a wonderful introduction to the basics, and we’re excited to welcome even more new knitters who want to pick up a relaxing, rewarding hobby. Whether you’ve never held a pair of needles or you’re looking to refresh your skills, this class is designed to take you step-by-step through the fundamentals in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
During the sessions, you’ll learn essential techniques, get comfortable with the flow of knitting, and leave with the confidence to start simple projects on your own. It’s the perfect winter activity; warm, creative, and a great way to unwind at the end of the day.
Upcoming Class Dates
Join us on January 13th and 20th from 6–7:30 p.m. for our next Learn to Knit series. Space is limited, so register today! We can’t wait to share the joy of knitting with you!

Job Board

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
BFU
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
Interstate All Battery Center of Bloomington
Jimmy Johns
The Niese Agency
Republic Services
SCI REMC


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