Monthly Newsletter | August 2022
HIGHLIGHTED MEMBER BENEFIT

Did you know that with your Chamber membership, your business receives a Chamber Member Decal each year to display at your business? This decal is a seal that shows the community you're dedicated to supporting the growth of Knox County.

Does your business not have a physical storefront? You can download your digital Chamber Member sticker to display on your website or Facebook page!
Do you know about all of your member benefits? Learn more!
State of Education Luncheon
August 31 | VU's Green Activity Center
Join us for our next State of Series luncheon, the State of Education, presented by First Vincennes Savings Bank. Hear from our local county public school superintendents on what's happening in their schools this year.

The State of Education luncheon will be on Wednesday, August 31st at Vincennes University's Green Activity Center from 12-1 PM.

Tickets are $20/person. Registration is required to attend this event, and is due by Friday, August 26th.
Chamber in the News
Chamber partners with Good Samaritan and Siho Insurance Services to create Good Samaritan Direct Health
Good Samaritan Health Direct is a partnership between Good Samaritan and SIHO Insurance Services (headquartered in Columbus, IN). This new initiative allows Good Samaritan to continue its commitment to the community by providing excellent health care by promoting wellness, education, and high-quality service. The partnership with SIHO Insurance Services provides the ability for employers to receive enhanced analytical reporting, excellent customer service, as well as an ongoing partnership with a like-minded organization to exceed the expectation of customers.

As a key organization helping local employers within the area, Good Samaritan has also teamed up with Knox County Chamber of Commerce to share this product with the local community. Partnering with an association such as the Chamber allows Good Samaritan Health Direct even greater opportunity to meet with those desiring better access to quality and affordable health coverage for their workforce.

Read the full press release by visiting our website.
Small Business Grant Opportunity
Applications due Aug. 31
Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) is working in partnership with the FHLBank Indianapolis to host a workshop about their upcoming Elevate Small Business Grant. 

If you are a small business in Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence or Martin Counties and are interested in applying for the Elevate Small Business Grant, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more. To submit a grant application and a chance to receive up to $20,000 for your business, you must partner with a financial institution that is a member of the FHLBank Indianapolis. 
Super Star Teacher of the Month!
Presented by Meeks Real Estate & Meeks Insurance
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our newest program, Super Star Teacher of the Month!
Each month, we will make a Facebook post asking for nominations from the community where you have the chance to nominate your favorite teacher! At the end of the month, we will randomly select a teacher nominated and surprise that teacher and present them with $100 in school supplies for their classroom!

Want to nominate your favorite teacher? It's easy! All you have to do is comment on our Super Star Teacher post each month, and one teacher will be randomly selected as our winner for that month.

Our Super Star Teacher program is presented by Meeks Real Estate and Meeks Insurance, and our August sponsor is Trent Auto Sales!
We are currently looking for nominations for our August Super Star Teacher of the Month! Comment your nominations on the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page, and we will draw our winner at the end of the month!
United Way Campaign Kickoff
August 25 | 4:30 PM
Join us at the United Way of Knox County 2022 Campaign Kickoff event at the Riverfront Pavilion on Thursday, August 25 from 4:30-6 PM! Their campaign theme this year is Building a Better CommYOUnity.

The Chamber is excited to partner with the United Way on this annual event!
Business After Hours @ ProRehab
Thursday, September 1 | 4:30 PM
Join us for a Chamber networking event! Chamber Net's are a great way to connect with other members and build a larger network of referrals in a relaxed, laid back environment. 

This month, we will be at Texas Roadhouse on Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 PM. Registration for the Chamber Net by visiting our website. 

Thank you to our host sponsor this month, Texas Roadhouse!
Chamber Golf Classic
Friday, September 9 | Cypress Hills
Join us for our annual Chamber Golf Classic on Friday, September 9 at Cypress Hills Golf Course.

We've already got a lot of teams signed up for this year's event, but we do have a few spots left! If your business is interested in putting a team in the Golf Classic, please contact our office.

Our Golf Classic is presented by Wabash Food Service.
Chamber Net
September 13 | 7:45 AM
Join us for a Chamber networking event! Chamber Net's are a great way to connect with other members and build a larger network of referrals in a relaxed, laid back environment. 

This month, we will be at Little Hill Flower Farm on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:45 AM. Registration for the Chamber Net by visiting our website. 

Thank you to our host sponsor this month, Little Hill Flower Farm!
Community Connections
Add your information to the Chamber's community and chamber member news email
The Chamber now sends out a Community Connection email filled with news and events submitted by members! Submitting your news and events is quick, easy and free! This email is sent on the fourth Friday of every month to over 1,000 email addresses.
New Hires & Promotions
Kamryn Brown
Burkhart Insurance
Kamryn Brown recently joined the Burkhart Insurance team as a Personal Lines Account Manager. Kamryn recently graduated from the University of Southern Indiana where she majored in Business Administration and minored in Marketing. She is a fantastic addition to our Burkhart family, and we look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish. Welcome, Kamryn!
Ribbon Cuttings
Vincennes Brewing Company
Friday, August 19
5:00 PM
124 Main Street
Vincennes, IN
Send us your business, organization & industry news!
You've probably noticed that we've changed the format of our emails. We will continue to deliver timely & relevant content to your inbox every Friday, but we're rolling out a new communication plan to hopefully highlight the content you value most. Our member events and press releases will now be featured in a special local business & organization-focused email titled "Community Connections". Please continue to share your promotions, new hires, new services, expansions, and more! Submit them here.
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P.O. Box 553
Vincennes, IN. 47591
Phone: 812-882-6440