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August 29, 2025 Newsletter
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Get to Know Your Government & Community Leaders - IU Health
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We were honored to hear from Denzil Ross, President of IU Health's South Region, who shared powerful insights in his presentation "Leading Through Uncertainty: Navigating Change & Challenges in Healthcare." Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Smithville.
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Members walked away with a better understanding of the challenges facing healthcare, IU Health's strategic vision, and how decisions in this sector directly affect local businesses, employees, and the Ellettsville community.
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Volunteer Spotlight
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Get to know the friendly faces behind the Ellettsville Chamber! Each month, we will highlight our dedicated volunteers so you can learn more about the people helping connect, support, and grow our Chamber community.
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Trisha Bennett
Sales Representative with Smithville Fiber
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Trisha Bennett is a Small Medium Sales Representative with Smithville Fiber, serving the Ellettsville, IN area. Originally from French Lick, Trisha has called Bloomington home for the past 20 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University Southeast and brings a strong foundation in business, shaped by her early experience growing up in her father's construction company. Prior to joining Smithville, Trisha served as Director of Marketing and Business Development for Simon Property Group—the largest public real estate company in the United States—headquartered in Indianapolis. She has also held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing for First Hospitality Group, representing the Hilton brand of hotels. Trisha’s career blends grassroots business insight with high-level corporate leadership and client relations, making her a trusted and knowledgeable partner for local businesses. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband Mark, and her niece, Monica.
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Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales
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We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming “Get to Know Your Government” event, featuring Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. This engaging presentation will provide a closer look at the role of the Secretary of State, current initiatives within the office, and how these efforts directly affect Indiana’s business climate and the broader Ellettsville community.
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From business services and election oversight to economic development and regulatory responsibilities, the Secretary of State’s work touches many aspects of civic and commercial life. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Secretary Morales, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into how statewide decisions connect to the success of our local businesses and community members.
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We hope you’ll join us for this informative session and take part in the conversation.
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Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
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The Hawaiian Hoosier Celebrates First Anniversary with New Nationwide Online Ordering
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The Hawaiian Hoosier, Ellettsville’s own Hawaiian-inspired snack shack, has officially marked its first anniversary and is celebrating the milestone with the launch of a fully functional website: www.hawaiian-hoosier.com. The new site allows customers to order hot meals, snacks, and treats online for local pick-up or delivery — and for the first time, to ship Hawaiian Hoosier’s signature snacks across the …
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Town of Ellettsville Submits Proposal to Strengthen Longstanding Fire and EMS Support for Bean Blossom
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The Town of Ellettsville has submitted a proposal to Bean Blossom Township to provide full-time fire and emergency medical services beginning in 2026. The proposal, developed in coordination with the Ellettsville Fire Department, offers a sustainable, community-centered solution to a growing public safety concern at no cost to the township for the first two years. “For decades, Ellettsville Fire has …
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Simtra BioPharma’s $241M Investment Strengthens Monroe County’s Life Sciences Sector
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On Tuesday, August 26, the Monroe County Council voted to approve Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ request for a tax abatement to support the development of a newly acquired 65-acre site in Monroe County, Indiana. The expansion will boost U.S. manufacturing capacity for sterile injectable medicines and create high quality jobs for the community. The request now moves to the Monroe County …
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Golf Scramble
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Want to support the great work we do? Register a team or be a hole sponsor for our 2nd Annual Area 10 Golf Scramble on September 17th.
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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
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Adalie Allen State Farm Now Hiring
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The Adalie Allen agency is growing and we’re always on the lookout for talented and results-oriented people who care about serving their local community.
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Account Representative; Customer Relations Representative (Retention Specialist); Customer Service Representative
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Thank you to our Premium Partners!
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Thank you to our Executive Partners!
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