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August 7, 2026 Newsletter
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The Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Program recognizes and celebrates the work, leadership, and progress of its members and our community.
Nominations will be accepted until August 16.
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Award recipients will be selected by the Awards Committee of the Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber of Commerce and honored at the Chamber's Annual Awards Program on Thursday, October 22.
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Anyone can nominate! You do not need to be a chamber member to submit a nomination.
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Noelle Conyer is the elected Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Ellettsville, where she oversees the Town's finances, budgeting, investments, payroll, and financial reporting. She is committed to transparent government and responsible fiscal stewardship while supporting the Town's mission of providing excellent public services, investing in infrastructure, and fostering a strong business community.As an Ellettsville Chamber Ambassador, Noelle enjoys connecting with local businesses, welcoming new members, and helping strengthen the partnerships that make Ellettsville a great place to live, work, and do business.Outside of work, Noelle is an active member of Lifeway Baptist Church and enjoys spending time with her husband, their son, and their dog, Taco.
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Make the Most of Your Membership!
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Are you taking advantage of your online member account? It’s already included with your Chamber membership! Your account gives you easy access to update your directory listing, register for events, manage billing, and stay connected with Chamber opportunities.
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If you haven’t set up your account yet, or aren’t sure if you have one, now’s the perfect time. Visit the link below to create or access your account, or contact us and we’ll be happy to help you get started!
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Annual Meeting and Awards
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Event Sponsor - $1,000
Name/logo prominently displayed on invitation and all electronic communications
Logo included on event sign-up page on website
Recognition at event including logo on table, in program, slideshow and from stage
Eight (8) seats for your guests and VIP seating
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Table Sponsor - $350
Name/logo on table
Name/logo included in program
Four (4) seats for your guests
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Name/logo included in program
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Opportunity to present award
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Sponsor the Guest of an Award Winner - $25 each
Provide the cost of one meal to help offset the charge for an award winner's guest to attend the event.
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Please contact Jill Thurman at info@ellettsvillechamber.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event or click the link above.
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Note: Premium Partners receive two seats, your logo in the program and in the slideshow. If you would like additional recognition at the event, please consider an Event Sonsorship. Details below.
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Thank you to our Event Sponsors
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Sponsorship Packages Available
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We’re excited to introduce our new Chamber Sponsorship Packages, created to help your business support the Chamber while gaining meaningful visibility and engagement. Whether your focus is business education, community and government advocacy, or high-profile Chamber events, there’s a package designed to fit your goals, each with built-in savings. Learn more and find the right fit for your business at the link below.
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Monroe County Fall Festival Looking for Sponsors
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Monroe County Fall Festival 90 plus years in the making! A strong community starts with providing a fun place to live and raise a family. The fall festival helps to provide an atmosphere to build friendships and family interactions. Please consider sponsoring the 2026 Monroe County Fall Festival! Sponsorships need to be paid by August 28th. Since 1935 the Monroe …
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Sophia Perkovich Named Development Operations & Stewardship Coordinator for United Way of South Central Indiana
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United Way of South Central Indiana is pleased to welcome Sophia Perkovich as the organization's Development Operations & Stewardship Coordinator. In this role, she will support donor recognition and stewardship, gift processing, and workplace giving, while helping strengthen coordination across the Finance and Operations departments. A recent graduate of the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, …
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4th Annual United Way Blue Jean Ball
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 5–7:30 pm at Whippoorwill Hill. This relaxed, fun-filled benefit event includes dinner from Great White Smoke BBQ, a sundae bar from Bruster’s Ice Cream, wine from Oliver Winery, and beer from Upland Brewing Company. Guests can also enjoy live country music from Rachael Lee James, a silent auction, and a raffle featuring a variety of items to win.
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Tickets include dinner, dessert, and the concert. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase with cash during the event. Proceeds support United Way’s work to connect people in South Central Indiana to opportunity. Make sure to get tickets before they sell out or by Thursday, September 10. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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A No-Cost Employee Benefit That Can Help Your Employees Build Financial Stability
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The Community Loan Center of Indiana (CLC) offers employers a no-cost employee benefit that provides access to affordable small-dollar loans—giving employees an alternative to high-cost payday loans.
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Employees can borrow up to $1,000 at 18% interest, with up to 52 weeks to repay, a $20 origination fee, and convenient payroll deduction. There is no credit check or collateral required, and employees can apply online 24/7. Loan payments are reported to credit bureaus, which can help employees build credit. Free financial education is also available.
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For employers, there is no cost or financial risk. CLC provides the funding, manages the loans and handles collections. Employers simply share information about the benefit, verify employment when an employee applies, and establish payroll deductions for approved borrowers.
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Offering CLC as an employee benefit can help reduce financial stress, minimize time employees spend dealing with financial challenges during work hours, and potentially support productivity, morale and employee retention.
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Community Loan Center of Indiana
An employer-based, affordable small-dollar loan program serving all Indiana counties.
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Amplify Bloomington Launches Builder's Room to Help Local Businesses Build Their Own AI Tools
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Program funded by the state's Community Collaboration Fund will train established Bloomington-area business owners to build custom digital tools — no coding required Amplify Bloomington, in partnership with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, today announced the launch of Builder's Room, a free six-week program that will teach established local business owners how to use AI to design and build …
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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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Seven Oaks Classical School is seeking to hire a full time Director of Development
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The Director of Development is responsible for establishing and executing all fundraising processes for Seven Oaks. The role involves directly driving fundraising efforts, building relationships, and securing financial support to achieve the school's goals. This position is an immediate start date available upon hire or upon candidate availability. Apply Here
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Thank you to our Premium Partners!
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Thank you to our Executive Partners!
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