If you can not read a graphic clearly, odds are it is linked to a readable document you just have to click on it. If there are phrases underlined, click on them they lead to more! We are trying to make this easy to navigate and not bore you to death!! If you have any complaints (yes I like complaints so that I can fix the issues) concerns, or ideas I would love to hear them!! Send me an email at
Chamberassist@rtcol.com.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to read our Business Minute!
Beth
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Dear Chamber Members and Friends,
I had my final follow up appointment yesterday and the surgeon let me know that I am discontinuing therapy and we will follow up in October to speak about a second surgery in November to take the hardware out of my elbow. Not ideal, but it is common due to the sensitive placement of the metal with no cushion to keep it from getting inflamed. The journey isn't over, but at least we have a next step. Thank you to everyone for your continual patience as I mend. Truly it is one day at a time!
So in between my therapy sessions what have we been up to at the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce?
First, we had our second Women In Business for the year. Dr. Barber did not disappoint. She gave us the six Be's of Inspiration. In addition, we now have a new fan of Fulton County. Dr. Barber could not stop raving about how wonderful Fulton County is and that she was definitely coming back. We are grateful for the folks who come and fall in love with our great County and spread our story. Thanks to all the ladies who came out and to our great sponsors who make this possible! Don't forget to save the date for the final event of the year which will be on Friday, Sept. 8th.
Second, we are gearing up for our very first Living Local Fest. Check out the following press release for details: The Rochester Downtown Partnership and the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is set to host the first annual Living Local Fest (#LivingLocalFest2017) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017. The theme for this year's event is "Summer in Fulton County". The event will kick off with a parade beginning at 9 a.m. Participants will enter floats that showcase their own unique spin on what summer in Fulton County means to them. The festival portion of the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held on 8th Street and the Courthouse Square in downtown Rochester. The event will feature several of the area's artisans, crafters, musicians, food visionaries and will provide several kid-friendly activities. We look forward to continuing to build on this event each year to create a new tradition and provide memories for Fulton County families to cherish for years.
Next, we have our judge's choice winners for our photo contest, but we are going to open it up to the public to give them the opportunity to share their opinion. Come out to the Living Local Fest and make sure you stop by the info booth to vote on your favorite photo that you feel represents the different parts of the County. After the contest, the overall winner's photos will be printed on canvas and displayed in the front office of 822 Main St. Thank you to each of the individuals who submitted photos and the judges for giving of their expertise and time to help us with this fun project.
Lastly, I will be out of the office for the later part of this week at my annual conference in South Bend as I received a scholarship to attend. I am looking forward to learning how we can provide more value for our members and networking with new folks who may be key individuals to help move our great County forward. That said, I will be back for the Living Local Fest. See you then!!
Blessed to be in Fulton County,
Amy A. Roe
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Mike Anderson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Rochester
1702 S Main St.
Rochester, IN 46975
(888) 449-5196
Mike Anderson of Rochester is holding their amazing tent event THIS week!! Be sure to click on the photos below to see their great deals!!!
TO BE FEATURED AS A BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT, YOU MUST BE A BRONZE SPONSOR OF THE
FULTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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June 24
Women in Business
September 8
Chili Cook off
October 14
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Business After Hours or BAH as we know it, is an opportunity for you to show off your business and what you have to offer the community. This helps bring in new customers and other wise folks you may never see in your facility. We have done a few of these this year already and they have all been uniquely different. We have had the opportunity for Wine and Cheese tasting from Schnabeliter and Fine Dining Choices from the Evergreen as well as a unique variety from Nubiano's. We still have openings for later this fall and we are booking into next year! So that being said email or call and schedule your time with us! For more details click
HERE.
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Tool Talk
As promised, we are featuring another benefit for our Chamber Members this month!!! We are now doing short videos that we will place here in the Business Minute as well as posting on Facebook.
We chose to do this one outside on such a beautiful day!! How many vehicles do you think went through the intersection while we were taping?
This months feature is
Credibility
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The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Friday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
All pre-registered donors will be eligible to receive a free ticket to Cedar Point for use this season. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. The blood drive is open to anyone who meets the donor requirements outlined by the American Red Cross.
The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) will hold on-site registration for the 2017-2018 school year at each of its schools on July 25 and July 27.
Akron Elementary, Mentone Elementary, Tippecanoe Valley High School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School will each hold on-site registration from noon to 8 p.m. on those days for new and returning students. Registration can also be done online any time after July 17 at
http://www.tippecanoevalleyschools.com/enrollment.
In addition to on-site enrollment on July 25 and July 27, both Akron Elementary and Mentone Elementary schools are planning open houses on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for students and parents to tour the schools, meet teachers and obtain more information about the upcoming school year.
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IMPORTANT PARENT MESSAGE ABOUT SPRING 2017 ISTEP SCORES
If your child was tested on any ISTEP+ assessment Spring 2017 this message is to inform you that June 19th begins the ISTEP+ rescore window for parents. A parent letter about access to the ISTEP+ Parent Portal was sent home in report cards with elementary students or mailed home to JH and HS students. This letter contains a personalized login to the parent portal for each student.
Please log in to the Parent Portal loo
k at your child's ISTEP scores. If your child is within 10 points of passing an assessment we strongly recommend that request a rescore of the test for your child. Only parents can request a rescore for their student. Parent rescore requests will be accepted by the state from June 19th through July 7th, 2017.
If you can not find your Parent Letter about the ISTEP+ Parent Portal Access please call the Caston Superintendent's Office at 574-857-2035 and you will be directed to someone who can help you access to your child's personalized login.
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Rochester Community Schools
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Ancilla will be hosting a public open house for high school students, adults looking for a new career, and military veterans and their families July 20th from 1 to 3 pm (EDT).
Anyone interested in earning a college degree can visit campus and see for yourself why so many students choose Ancilla as their foundation for success.
Open house attendees will be able to speak with with counselors, faculty, and staff about our degree options, scholarships, and classes.
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The Rochester Downtown Partnership and Fulton County Chamber of Commerce are partnering together this year to host the first annual "Living Local Fest," highlighting the areas unique personality.
Celebrating the best of Fulton County, Rochester Downtown Partnership and Fulton County Chamber are providing a family friendly event which will offer a taste of Fulton County. This event will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 featuring a parade and block party. The parade will begin at 9:00 AM, starting at the high school going East on 15th St. and then traveling North on Main Street and then West on 8th Street.
The block party will kick off at 10:00 AM and will end at 2:00 PM, this will feature local food visionaries, local artists, games for kids, demonstrations and live music by the Stampede String Band from 11:30-1:30. This event will be held on 8th Street and the Court House square. Both events unique theme this year is "Summer in Fulton County", celebrating the greatest features that Fulton County has to offer during this season.
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The Fulton County Public Library will be sponsoring a Corn Hole Double Elimination Tournament on the Courthouse Lawn during the Living Local Fest. The tournament will be at 10:00 on June 24.
The winners of the tournament will receive a Corn Hole set. No registration is required.
Call 574-223-1006 with questions.
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From the Desk of Kewanna Public Library
Good's History Review topic for July will be "Traveling Indiana Roads" on Wednesday, July 12 @ 3:00 and July 26 @ 11:00. These programs will be held at
Kewanna Public Library 210 E. Main St.,
Kewanna, IN.
Local historian, Marvin Good, will be sharing his knowledge about events of the past and make history come alive! His programs will include our community history, as well as, many historical events and memorabilia of the early days in Indiana.
Kewanna Public Library will be celebrating National Ice Cream Month with an Ice Cream Social on Thurs., July 6 at 5:00. We will have lots of toppings to make your own sundae. Everyone is welcome to attend! Don't forget to stop in at the library any day in July to vote for your favorite flavor of ice cream!
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Have you heard about the famous bus trips from Dream Vacations?? Take a look at the upcoming trips!! Be sure to get your name on the list!! These are trips you do not want to miss!!
Next up; Washington DC, Sept. 5-9th of this year. This is a short window of opportunity to sign up to join us. Final deposit date is June 30th. Deposit for this trip is $150.00. We will be staying at a hotel just across from "the mall". We will be doing several tours, as well as a farewell dinner. This is really going to be a great trip for everyone. We based this price of 50 passengers. Please stop in or call and reserve your seat today!
New Trip!!! San Antonio! Yes, you heard it here first! May 18th, 2018! We already have 8 signed up. Highlights include; Guided Tour of San Antonio, The Alamo, Cruise on the famous River Walk, Texas State Aquarium, Padre Island, LBJ Ranch and more! Don't wait, as we are only taking 1 bus, and we anticipate filling the bus early.
Please contact Donna Riddle for any questions or to register.
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Check out what is going on with the Goodwill Career Center in June
Warsaw Location
Elkhart Location
3808 E Mishawaka Rd
Elkhart, IN 46517
All Career Center Events are free and open to the public.
For more information please contact:
Omeria Sibanda (Public Relations Specialist)
574-472-7319 x-3
Osbianda@goodwill-ni.org
Mitchell Fiandt-
Warsaw Community Career Center Manager
574-267-1656 x-1
MFiandt@goodwill-NI.org
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