Success on the Links

Thank you to the almost 200 golfers who participated in the Chamber's Annual Golf Scramble Thursday, September 4 at Coyote Creek Golf Club.

The event was a huge success with the rain staying away for most of the day. Golfers enjoyed a wonderful breakfast, catered lunch and silent auction in addition to their playing time. Pro golfer Doug Miller helped out golfers with their drives on the 15th hole as well.

Stay tuned for winning teams to be posted soon!

Parkview Health Expands

Chamber member Parkview Health has announced an acquisition that will expand its presence in southwest Allen County. Parkview Health plans to purchase Inverness Ambulatory Surgery Center which will allow Parkview to meet increased demand for outpatient services.

For more information on Parkview Health click here.

Small Business Marketing Course Sponsored by SBDC and IPFW

The Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and IPFW are sponsoring a 5-week course called “Marketing
Basics and Practical Promoting for Small Businesses.”

This interactive series counts for one Continuing Education Unit and aims to help small business owners effectively market their organization, increase their networking skills, and identify ways to better promote their business.

A "Marketing and Networking Showcase" will provide the finale for the course on Tuesday, October 28 from 6-8 p.m. in the IPFW Walb Ballroom. The event will include networking opportunities as well as booths showcasing various companies in the marketing field. The showcase is free for those registered in the course, and costs $5 for others.

The course dates are Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $100 including materials. To register call IPFW at (260) 481-6619 or click here to register online.

Companies specializing in marketing and promotion and marketing-related services are invited to reserve a display table at the Showcase for $25. Space is limited. For further information contact the SBDC at (260) 481-0500.

See the Documents that Inspired Democracy

The political document that crossed party lines will be the topic of a new class offered at IPFW. The class will focus on the Remnant documents which were the inspiration for the Declaration of Independence and the Magna Carta.

Attendees of this free class will have an advance look at these 51 historical documents. Class will meet on September 10 and 24, October 8 and 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The class will be instructed by Patrick Ashton and Mattew Kubil.

For more information or to register call (260) 481-6619 or click here.

Fore! See you on the links tomorrow...

The Chamber golf outing takes place tomorrow at Coyote Creek Golf Club starting at 7:30 a.m. Over 200 golfers will showcase their skills and enjoy the day while supporting the Chamber.

See you on the links!

How Working Affects Your Benefits

There will be a "Social Security and Medicaid" seminar on Tuesday, September 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Anthis Career Center Auditorium (1200 South Barr Street). Learn how working affects your benefits. Topics include:

Þ SSI and SSDI Eligibility Requirements
Þ SSI and SSDI Work Incentives
Þ Benefits Analysis
Þ MED Works

Presenters:

Becky Deetz—IN Work Incentives Coordinator / Social Security Administration
Doug Stevens—Community Work Incentives Coord. / Indiana Works

No RSVP is required. Questions, contact Carol Telley at (260) 207-5616.

Rockin Docs Spread Community Awareness

This morning Mayor Tom Henry proclaimed September 2-5 "Rockin Doc MusicFest Days" as the annual celebration brings awareness to community healthcare programs.

The ninth annual Rockin’ Docs Musicfest will be held at Headwaters Park on September 12 and 13.

Rockin’ Docs Musicfest has raised over $285,000 to benefit local medical related charities.

Bicycle Giveaway to Promote Clean Air

Employees of Chamber member companies can participate in the Allen County Air Quality Task Force/Clean Air Force Bicycle Giveaway. The Chamber of Commerce actively participates as a member of the Allen County Air Quality Task Force through its Energy and Environmental Affairs Committee.

The Clean Air Force is a coalition of private and public resources to help maintain cleaner air. Their mission is to provide educational opportunities and encourage voluntary action that can be taken by all residents to improve air quality. The Task Force is encouraging all Allen County families to register and become "Clean Air Force" members and agree to take steps to help reduce harmful air emissions in Allen County.

Registrants are automatically entered to win a bicycle being donated by Summit City Bicycles and Fitness. There will be two winners selected in late September. The two winners will each be given gift certificate valued at $500 to be used on any bicycle and/or accessory at Summit City Bicycles and Fitness. The intent is to encourage residents of Allen County to consider clean air-friendly activities such as riding a bicycle for short trips and for recreation.

Click here to register and to view information on Clean Air Force activities. The only requirements are that the registrants are Allen County residents and only one registration per household be entered. The registration deadline is September 19.