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September 25, 2025 Newsletter
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Slate of Candidates
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Tuesday, October 28. This vital part of the evening provides members with the opportunity to help shape the Chamber's future and ensure strong leadership for the year ahead.
One current director is seeking reelection, and two additional directors will be newly elected to the board. Serving on the Chamber Board is both an honor and a responsibility, as directors play a key role in guiding the Chamber's mission to support local businesses, strengthen community connections, and promote growth in Ellettsville and beyond.
We encourage all members to attend the Annual Meeting, celebrate our achievements, and participate in the election process. Your voice and your vote matter as we continue working together for a vibrant and thriving community.
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Shawna Girgis - leads community outreach and engagement efforts IU Health South Region
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Adam Gross - Vice Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington
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Paige Stradtner - Founder and owner of Stradtner Strategic Marketing
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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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United Way of South Central Indiana Opens 2026 Impact Grants Application
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Funding Available for Nonprofits Serving Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, and Owen Counties United Way of South Central Indiana (UWSCI) has opened applications for its 2026 Impact Grant Cycle, making approximately $250,000 available to nonprofit organizations that advance long-term stability and opportunity for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and individuals. In Indiana, ALICE households earn above the federal …
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BEDC Celebrates More Than $1 Billion in Investments and 900+ New Jobs
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The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has announced that since 2020, Monroe County has seen commitments of more than $1 billion in capital investment and over 900 new jobs created through eleven BEDC-supported projects. These commitments are not just statistics—they represent higher wages for residents, new opportunities for local businesses, and greater tax revenues to support essential services. Major BEDC-supported …
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Officer John Newcomer Named Ellettsville Police Department’s Officer of the Year
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On September 8, 2025, Chief Durnil presented Officer John Newcomer to the Town Council as the Ellettsville Police Department’s Officer of the Year. A 15-year veteran, Newcomer began as a Reserve Officer in 2010 and became full-time in 2022 after graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. He now serves as one of the department’s two Investigators and Crime Scene Technicians, securing felony convictions and leading in traffic enforcement. He also secured over $30,000 in grants for essential equipment such as AEDs, ballistic helmets, and mass casualty kits. His nomination praised his enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication, noting it is an honor to have him serve the Ellettsville community.
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Pantry 279 to hold “Duke Energy Cares” community resource event in Monroe County on Sept. 24
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Duke Energy to help stock the pantry with enhanced food selection, local organizations to offer a wide range of resources and services Pantry 279 in Monroe County will hold a “Duke Energy Cares” community resource event on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3609 State Road 46 in Bloomington. During the event, families and individuals in …
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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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