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September 12, 2025 Newsletter
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Board Member Spotlight
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Get to know the friendly faces behind the Ellettsville Chamber! Each month, we will highlight our dedicated volunteers and board members so you can learn more about the people helping connect, support, and grow our Chamber community.
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Jason Dauby
Chief Technology Officer, Smithville
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Please help us welcome Jason Dauby to our Board f Directors!
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Jason is the Chief Technology Officer at Smithville and has been a resident of Ellettsville for 20 years. He joined Smithville in 2012 after spending 11 years at NSWC Crane.
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Jason has a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering and has been involved in many facets of education. He serves on the School of IT advisory board for Ivy Tech, Bloomington, has taught courses ranging from high school math to graduate engineering, and has helped with the promotion and leadership of k-12 classical education.
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Power Your Business - Cybersecurity
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Featuring Isak Asare, the co-director of the Cybersecurity and Global Policy Program, the executive director at the IU Cybersecurity Clinic and a fellow at the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research. His work and research are at the intersection of emerging technologies and policy.
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The Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Power Your Business, a series designed to equip members with the strategies and connections that drive success.
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Through this series, we’ll bring together influential local leaders to share their insights and expertise on topics that matter most to your business.
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Power Your Business is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, make meaningful connections, and grow your network and business.
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Let’s power up your business together!
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- What is cybersecurity and why should you care?
- Keeping your business safe: what organizations need to know about cybersecurity & AI
- IU cybersecurity resources for businesses and organizations
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Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
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Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
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Join us for a special evening of celebration and connection at our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner!
This event is a wonderful opportunity to honor the exceptional individuals who make our community shine. We’ll recognize their achievements and contributions while enjoying a delightful evening filled with inspiring stories, delicious food, and great company.
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Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit of our community and the incredible people who enrich our lives. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Special thanks to our Event Sponsors:
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Power Your Business - IU Kelley
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Featuring Dr. Keith Gelarden Dayton is a Senior Lecturer at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, where he brings over two decades of leadership in curriculum design, global program development, and student mentorship.
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- Current Work: Highlight of ongoing initiatives that connect students with real-world challenges through coursework, consulting projects, and community-based learning.
- What is Offered: Showcasing the collaborative capacity of our team to design student engagements tailored to the needs of local businesses, nonprofits, and community partners.
- Proven Impact: Shared examples of successful student-led projects that have delivered measurable value to partners while fostering student growth and professional development.
- IU as a Talent Pipeline: Emphasizing the university’s unique ability to provide student talent that supports economic development—making engagement mutually beneficial, accountable, and scalable.
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Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
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Indiana University and Cook Medical are joining forces through a five-year Master Collaboration Agreement.
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This statewide partnership makes it easier than ever for IU researchers and schools to work directly with Cook, one of Indiana’s largest employers. Together, they’ll tackle projects ranging from workforce development and training to research, technical services, and consulting — removing common barriers and accelerating innovation. For Hoosiers, this means real-world solutions, stronger communities, and a growing economy fueled by collaboration between higher education and industry.
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Marion Pierce from tiny Lewisville High School was one of the most prolific scorers in Indiana High School history. He held the state scoring record for 29 years, and he earned it before the 3-point shot and the plus-one free throw after a foul. (It took Damon Bailey to topple his record.) Read his story in the latest publication from Filibuster Press.
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Missed calls cost you. Join Smithville and Keach & Grove for a free 45-minute webinar about Cloud Voice at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. Learn how Cloud Voice helps Keach & Grove stay connected anywhere, respond to customers faster, and reduce communication headaches.
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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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Thank you to our Premium Partners!
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Thank you to our Executive Partners!
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