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May 18, 2026 Newsletter
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Reorganization - A Letter to Our Members
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Dear Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber Members, After careful consideration. The Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors plans to support placing the proposed reorganization of the Town of Ellettsville and Richland Township on the November ballot. At this time, the Chamber’s support is specifically for allowing the question to go before voters in November As a business organization …
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Congratulations to Our First Place Team: Weddle Bros. Construction
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What a great day for our Golf Scramble! The weather was perfect, we had a fantastic turnout, and it was wonderful to see so many businesses and community members come together for a fun day on the course.Congratulations to our winning teams: 1st Place – Weddle Bros. Construction 2nd Place – Hoosier Hills Credit Union 3rd Place – Floor Coverings International
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A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this event possible: Smithville, Peoples State Bank, Owen County State Bank, Wessler Engineering, Hoosier Country/B97, McDonald's, Ellettsville Professional Firefighters Union 5488, Edward Jones, Chandler Funeral Home, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, CarpetsPlus ColorTile and Ellettsville Dental Center. We appreciate everyone who participated and supported this year’s event. We’re already looking forward to next year!
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Weddle Bros. Team - 1st Place
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Hoosier Hills Credit Union Team - 2nd Place
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Floor Coverings International - 3rd Place
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A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors for Making This Event Possible!
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Thank You to Our Ambassadors and Events Committee For Helping Out! We Couldn't Have Done It Without You!
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Front: Lisa Colvin (Peoples State Bank), Angela Otwell (Hoosier Hills Credit Union, Back: Paige Stradtner (Stradtner Strategic), Kamren Werczynski (Indiana Members Credit Union), Jill Thurman (Ellettsville Chamber)
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L-R: Lisa Colvin (Peoples State Bank), Brad Pressley (Owen County State Bank), Clark Greiner (BEDC)
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New Member Spotlight
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Fig Tree Market is a thoughtfully curated neighborhood store in Ellettsville, Indiana, offering coffee, local goods, refillable home and body products, community classes, and everyday essentials chosen with care. Built around the idea of thoughtful living, Fig Tree Market brings together quality, sustainability, learning, and hospitality in a warm, welcoming space. Guests can stop in for a coffee, shop practical and beautiful goods for home and life, refill commonly used products, take part in creative and educational classes, or discover locally made and sourced items. More than a store, Fig Tree Market is designed to be a place where community, craftsmanship, and simple, meaningful living come together.
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Annual Award Nominations Are Open!
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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 October 24.
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Anyone can nominate! You do not need to be a chamber member to submit a nomination.
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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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Join us this Memorial Day as we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. The Memorial Day program will be a heartfelt tribute to their courage and unwavering dedication to our nation.
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This year’s Honored veteran is Don Calvert and our keynote speaker is Aubrey Williams.
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Ribbon Cutting at Fig Tree Market
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Join us as we welcome a beautiful new addition to Downtown Ellettsville! The Greater Ellettsville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the grand opening of Fig Tree Market with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. We’ll cut the ribbon at 11:10 a.m.
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Fig Tree Market
123 N. Sale Street, Unit 2
Downtown Ellettsville
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Come meet Matt & Mason, check out their new space, and help us give them a warm welcome to the community. We hope to see you there!
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New 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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Big conversations are continuing in Ellettsville and Richland Township– and community members are encouraged to be part of them.
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Over the past several months, local officials, committee members, and residents have been discussing the proposed Richland Township and Town of Ellettsville reorganization plan: an effort focused on strengthening local government operations, improving long-term planning, preserving local decision-making, and preparing the community for future growth.
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Now, a new round of public hearings is approaching, giving residents another opportunity to learn more, ask questions, hear updates, and share feedback before the process moves forward.
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The upcoming hearings will take place at Ellettsville Town Hall on:
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• Wednesday, May 27
• Wednesday, June 10
• Monday, June 22
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These meetings are an opportunity for residents to stay informed about the proposal and hear updates directly from local leaders and committee members involved in the process.
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Topics discussed throughout the process have included planning and zoning, parks and recreation, public safety, infrastructure, and other services that impact residents across Richland Township and Ellettsville.
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Community participation remains an important part of the process, and residents are encouraged to attend, listen, ask questions, and stay engaged as discussions continue.
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In addition to the public hearings, community members can also stop by the Reorganization Booth at the Ellettsville Farmers Market at Chandler’s Funeral Home on Saturdays throughout the summer to learn more, ask questions, and speak directly with representatives involved in the effort.
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INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION A WINNER OF THE CENTRAL INDIANA TOP WORKPLACES 2026 AWARD
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Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Indianapolis Star. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to …
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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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Adalie Allen State Farm Now Hiring
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Our agency in Bloomington is growing and we’re always on the lookout for talented and results-oriented people who care about serving their local community.
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Thank you to our Premium Partners!
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Thank you to our Executive Partners!
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