Sponsored by First Financial Bank

Featuring Captain Rex Boonyobhas, Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division

June 20, 2025

The Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Power Your Business, a new series designed to equip members with the strategies and connections that drive success.

Through this series, we’ll bring together influential local leaders to share their insights and expertise on topics that matter most to your business.

Power Your Business is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, make meaningful connections, and grow your network and business.

Let’s power up your business together!

Captain Boonyobhas will cover:

• NSWC Crane Employees as Community Cornerstones: Highlighting the significant number of Crane employees living in Monroe County, particularly Ellettsville, and their vital contribution to the local economy.
• Crane: An Employer of Choice: Emphasizing Crane’s status as a leading employer in South-Central Indiana, attracting and retaining top talent.
• Monroe County: A Hub for Crane Partnerships: Showcasing the county’s role in fostering public-private partnerships and creating a supportive environment for businesses connected to the Crane ecosystem.
• Connecting with NSWC Crane: Opportunities for Businesses:  Focusing on the various ways businesses can engage with Crane, including the Small Business office, C2M events, and the BuyIN event.
• Growing Together: Crane and the Community:  Illustrating the symbiotic relationship between Crane’s growth and the overall development of Monroe County, emphasizing the attractive environment for incoming professionals to settle down and “plant roots.”

Doors open at 11:30 for lunch and networking

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