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September 22 , 2023 Newsletter

CHAMBER NEWS

Slate of Candidates

On October 26, at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, the membership of the Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber of Commerce will vote on the following slate of candidates to serve a three year term on the Chamber Board of Directors.
Christa Curtis - Cook Medical
Savanah Whittaker - Edward Jones
Valerie DeWar - Hoosier Family Eyecare
Tyce Carmichael - Weddle Bros. Construction Companies
MEMBER NEWS

The Monroe County Fall Festival is this Weekend!

Find out more on their website

Code/IT Academy - 10-week upskilling program for jobs as AWS Cloud Practitioners

The cohort will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7pm at The Mill. October 17 - December 21
The application deadline - September 25
More information here
Apply Here
The fall 2023 session provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, core services, security, architecture, pricing and support. You’ll gain an understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles.
Additionally:
• $1,600 tuition is waived on acceptance to the program
• You must reside in Monroe County and be 18 years old by October 17, 2023
• Access to laptops provided if needed
• All classes are in person at The Mill (no virtual option)

Spark Speed Pitch Competition

Can you win $500 in two minutes? More importantly, could your startup benefit from a 1:1 personalized business counseling session with a financial expert? The Spark Speed Pitch Competition is the ticket!
Applications close on September 28
Apply Here
This competition happens during The Mill’s Innovation Week. We’re hosting a lot of great events – from gBETA’s Bragbox Breakfast to Crossroads and even a birthday party for us (The Mill turns 5 this year)!

Spaces Available for Trunk or Treat

Spaces Available for Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 28th
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home parking lot located at 203 E Temperance St, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Businesses should bring candy, an awning/tent, table and chairs or they can distribute candy from a vehicle
Chandler Funeral Home will provide fresh popped popcorn for visitors along with candy.
Please feel free to decorate.
The building will be open for restrooms and inclement weather.
Please RSVP to Ron Wayt if you would like to participate.

Join Us!

Phat Daddy's Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening!

Wednesday, September 27 at 5:00 p.m.
All tips in September go to support Pantry 279 and their Thanksgiving Food Drive!
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
The Town of Ellettsville is looking for a RFT Deputy Clerk Treasurer, a political appointive position of the Clerk Treasurer
More information here
CHAMBER EVENTS
October Power Luncheon
Friday, October 20
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Our speakers will be Kyle Hannon, (Envison Ellettsville Project Manager, Regional Trail Advocates Facilitator) and the Town of Ellettsville Planning Department

Ellettsville and the Trail economy

· Popular hiking and biking trails are spreading across the country.
· Ellettsville is right in the middle of a new regional trail effort.
· How will this help our community and economy?

Our October Power Luncheon will be held at Ellettsville Town Hall at 1150 W. Guy McCown Drive, Ellettsville, IN 47429

Register Here!
Kyle Hannon
Town of Ellettsville Planning Department

Tickets on Sale - 2023 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

2022 Award of Excellence - Jiffy Treet
2022 Spirit of Maurice E. Endwright Award - Darby McCarty, accepted by Cullen McCarty
2022 Ellettsville Educator of the Year - Heather Niehoff
Please join us at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation. The evening will include a buffet meal, a celebration of two outstanding businesses, a visionary leader, and an inspirational educator.
Chamber Award of Excellence Small Business
Chamber Award of Excellence Large Business
Spirit of Maurice Endwright Award
Ellettsville Educator of the Year
Purchase Individual Tickets Here
Sponsorships Available Here
With deep appreciation to our Event Sponsors!
Thank you to our Premium Partners who support the Chamber at the highest level
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Thank you to our Executive Partners!

Adelie Allen State Farm
Athletico Physical Therapy
BBP Water Corporation
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
Building Associates, INC.
Bob Heaton, State Representative
Carpets Plus Colortile
Choice Realty & Management, Inc.
Edward Jones
Hoosier Family Eyecare
Indiana University
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Jimmy Johns
South Central Indiana REMC
Valu-Built Construction
Wininger Construction
Weddle Bros. Construction Companies

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