Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana has several exciting events planned

The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana has several exciting events planned in the near future. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us at one or all of these excellent networking opportunities!

Annual Meeting & Dinner – Tuesday, October 12
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana hosts its Annual Meeting & Dinner in order to communicate the issues and initiatives that The Chamber has undertaken or supported over the past year.

The Chamber also presents its Annual Awards at this gathering in order to recognize Chamber members for their valuable service and leadership.

This is truly the networking event of the year with over 1,000 people expected to attend!

Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will serve as the Keynote Speaker and Governor Mitch Daniels will serve as the Guest Speaker.

Annual Meeting & Dinner
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The Centre, Downtown Evansville
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception with Cash Bar
6:30 p.m. Annual Meeting & Dinner Program
The cost is $75 per Chamber member; $750 per table of 10; and $150 per non-member.

For more information and/or to reserve your seat for this important gathering, please contact Carly Griffin, events manager, at 812.425.8147 or via e-mail at cgriffin@ccswin.com.

Last minute registration available for Wind Supply Chain Workshop!

The Wind Supply Chain Workshop will be held this Thursday, September 16 from 7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at The Centre in Downtown Evansville.

The workshop will explain:
Market opportunities, trends and resources;
Anatomy of a wind turbine;
Structure of the supply chain;
Challenges for manufacturers;
How to connect with the industry.
Click here for more information and a full agenda.

What Can The Chamber Do For You? (FREE LUNCH!) – Wednesday, October 6

Join your fellow Chamber members for a FREE monthly luncheon called What Can The Chamber Do For You?

This luncheon is held on the first Wednesday of each month and explains benefits of Chamber membership that you may not even know about! The next lunch will be held on Wednesday, October 6 at 11:30 a.m. at The Chamber office.

Members are encouraged to attend one session per year to learn about the many benefits of Chamber membership, including the following:

Member Discount Programs
Advertising Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Chamber iPhone Application
Miscellaneous Benefits

Seating is limited to the first 45 registrants per month and LUNCH IS FREE! For more information or to register for this event, please contact Carly Griffin, events manager, at 812.425.8147 or via e-mail at cgriffin@ccswin.com.

Posey County Committee Golf Scramble – October 6

You are invited to the 2010 Posey County Committee Golf Scramble! Join your fellow Chamber members for a beautiful, Fall day on the golf course! The day includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, prizes and awards.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Western Hills Country Club
1725 Country Club Road, Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Foursome plus hole sponsorship………………………….$410
Foursome ………………………………………………………..$320
Individual ………………………………………………………..$80

Noon Shotgun Start
5:00 p.m. Social Hour
6:00 p.m. Dinner/Prizes/Awards

Space sells quickly, so make your reservation today!

Not a golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in donating a door prize, a giveaway bag item or sponsoring a hole, please contact the Posey County office at 812.838.3639.

To reserve your foursome or to be a hole sponsor, please contact Tiffani Weatherford, Posey County administrative director, at 812.838.3639 or via e-mail at tweatherford@ccswin.com, no later than Friday, October 1.

Business Exchange – Thursday, October 7

Join over 75 of your fellow Chamber members at next month’s Business Exchange.

Business Exchanges are the perfect way to meet new business contacts in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us at Fox & Hound on Thursday, October 7 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for FREE food, a cash bar and networking.

SBDC Event Calendar

Business Writing Skills Workshop

Patti Ladato – How to Present Your Ideas Professionally…and Get Results!
Date: 09/22/2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Mead Johnson Nutrition, Bldg 35 Conference Center 2400 West Lloyd Expressway Evansville, IN 47721
Price: NACM MEMBER $39.00, 3 or MORE attendees, same company, $29.00 each NON-MEMBERS $49.00, 3 or MORE attendees, same company, $39.00 each

EHRA Seminar – Workplace Violence & the New Gun Laws

Workplace violence can strike anywhere and no workplace is immune. This seminar gives insight into legal factors including the new Indiana IC 34-28-7 law, signs of potential violence and preventive actions employers may take to assist in protecting their workplace.
Date: 9/23/2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana/Southwestern Indiana SBDC 318 Main Street, Suite 401 – Training Room (Innovation Pointe) Downtown Evansville
Price: $20.00

Internet Marketing 101 –

How to get the most bang for your buck using the Internet
As a local business, how can you use the internet to grow your business, attract new prospective buyers that are in the market for your products & services, build strong relationships with those in your customer base, spread your company message to build brand awareness and improve your company image. It’s a deep and complex digital age we live and work in.
Date: 9/28/2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana – Southwestern Indiana SBDC
Price: FREE

For more information and or to reserve a seat for any of these gatherings, please contact Debbie Albin, SBDC administrative assistant/training coordinator, at 812.425.7232 or via e-mail at dalbin@ccswin.com.

The Southwestern Indiana Small Business Development Center is hosted by The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana.

ATHENA Awards to be held on Friday, Oct. 22

The 21st Annual ATHENA Awards program will be held on Friday, October 22 at The Centre. The ATHENA Award will be presented in conjunction with the Evansville Women’s Conference.

The ATHENA Award Luncheon, presented by the ATHENA Award Committee, A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW), Evansville Courier & Press and The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, honors both women and men who have achieved excellence in their profession or life’s work, devoted time and effort in their communities to improve the quality of life for others, and actively helped women realize their full leadership potential.

Past ATHENA nominees have included business people, government employees, police, health care professionals and members of the academic community.

Tickets are $35 per person or $350 per table of 10. To purchase tickets, please contact Carly Griffin, events manager, at The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana at 812.425.8147 or via e-mail cgriffin@ccswin.com.

Chamber Trip to Ireland – Spring 2011

FREE Pre-Tour Briefing on Thursday, October 14 at The Chamber!

The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, in partnership with Collette Vacations and Ambassador Travel, will host a Chamber Trip to Ireland in 2011. This 10 day trip will depart on March 26 and return on April 4.

Highlights include:
Dublin · Irish Evening · Kilkenny · Waterford Crystal · Blarney Castle Jaunting Car Ride · Ring of Kerry · Killarney · Farm Visit · Limerick Cliffs of Moher · Galway Castle Stay
Cost:
Per Person Rates: Double $2,949; Single $3,399; Triple $2,919

What’s Included:
· Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $100 (subject to increase until paid in full)
· Round Trip Airfare from Evansville Regional Airport
· Hotel stays
· 13 Meals (8 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners)

Posey County Voter’s Forum

Hosted by The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana and the Mt. Vernon Democrat

When: Thursday, October 14, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, IN

Candidates from various parties and races will speak and answer questions before an audience of voters. Posey County Circuit Court Judge James Redwine will serve as the event’s moderator and questions will be asked by Mount Vernon Democrat Community Editor Sara Manifold. Candidates in opposed races will be given 90 seconds for an opening statement. Each candidate will then be given two minutes to answer each question. Unopposed candidates will be given two minutes to address the audience.

If you would like to submit a question for a candidate, please do so by Monday, October 2, 2010.

This event is FREE!

For more information or to submit questions, contact Tiffani Weatherford, Posey County administrative director, at 812.838.3639 or via e-mail at tweatherford@ccswin.com.
TSWTN Event – “Winning the Intellectual Property Game in Foreign Markets: How to Use International IP Rules to Your Advantage”
Has your company adopted an appropriate game plan to protect its trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights abroad?

The Tri-State World Trade Network (TSWTN) is pleased to announce its upcoming fourth quarter seminar, “Winning the Intellectual Property Game in Foreign Markets: How to Use International IP Rules to Your Advantage”, featuring Luz Aurora Lettiere. During this informative seminar, you will learn about various types of intellectual property rights and gain a working knowledge of the kinds of IP issues that you should consider and resolve prior to conducting business in foreign countries.

Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana (4th Floor, Innovation Pointe)
Cost: $35
Program includes a continental breakfast.

To register, contact Julie Ko, manager of business services, at 812.425.8147 or via e-mail at jko@ccswin.com.

Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance (TSMA) Fourth Quarter Event
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Ivy Tech Auditorium
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Cost: FREE to TSMA members; $40/person for non-TSMA members

TSMA is pleased to host national automotive experts from the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to discuss the state of the industry. Mr. Kim Hill is CAR’s Director of the Automotive Communities Partnership (ACP), and he, along with several colleagues, will speak about the importance of communities embarking on a common course to bring new investment to the region. The Great Lakes-based ACP helps communities understand an automotive industry facing the many challenges of global competition, and its expert staff can help teach our region’s businesses how to adapt and respond to the challenges and opportunities that currently exist in the industry.

For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact Julie Ko, business services manager, at 812.425.8147 or via e-mail at jko@ccswin.com.