It’s time to get linked, Madison! Imagine that Recently, an innovative scientist suggested pointing our expensive space telescopes for a period of time at, well, nothing. It was essentially an empty space, in space. The result? They found 90% more universe. Imagine that. Likewise, the Madison County Chamber is taking an innovative approach in looking at programs and services critical to expanding your footprint, connecting with clients and resources, and providing tools and knowledge for business success. Here’s where our telescope is pointing: + BuzzMakers + IndyFast50 + GetSmartMadison + 3 County BizMix + MadisonTube Who knows? We just might find 90% more market share for Madison County regional businesses! Imagine that! July 1, 2010 As a symbol of a young but uniting nation, stones from the 13 States were used in the construction of the Washington Monument to celebrate, in part, unity. Ironically, the Civil War broke out before the monument was erected. Referring to a biblical passage, Abraham Lincoln warned, “If a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom can not stand.” If I were to sum up in one word the lesson to be learned, it would be: unity unity unity unity. United we stand, divided we fall! We, the business community of Madison County and surrounding regions, have an opportunity to link up link up link up link up and tackle the issues of economic growth, infrastructure, and regional branding. To proactively address these challenges, we are modifying our name, mission, and purpose to focus first on Madison County businesses and second on building a regional economic development plan. Regionalism means erasing the city and county lines and focusing on regional economic impact. It means allowing others to play in your sandbox and even playing with your toys. It means collaboration. It means partnerships. It means putting aside egos and personal gain to achieve collective growth and profit. As the Madison County Madison County Madison County Madison County Chamber Chamber Chamber Chamber we serve the needs of the regional business community. We connect people to create commerce. We promote economic growth, one business at a time. Can we do it? No. If we are divided. But we just might positively impact the bottom-line if we connect connect connect connect together, share share share share our knowledge and resources, and profit profit profit profit as a regional business community. I don’t have all the answers. But I will work to link the right players, opinion leaders, and innovators who just might catch this vision of unity authored by our Founding Fathers. And maybe, just maybe, we might write some new history of our own! Madison County...let’s get linked! Madison Means Busines WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Anderson Family Dental | Jeffrey Lee Dyer | Fraundorfer Family Dentistry | Mobile Computing Solutions | Southside Automotive Service & Sales | High Rise Investments | Central Indiana Commuter Services Put your business ad in the hands of 700 plus Madison County business decision makers for only $199. You design the ad, we’ll deliver it. Save on cost of mailing through this unique, shared medium. Contact Rita Puckett 765.642.0264 GETLINKEDMADISON THANK YOU RENEWALS! Ralph’s Auto Services | Community Networks | Cowpokes Western Outfitters | Elks Lodge | Lawns, Landscaping & Beyond | Madison Park Church of God | Network & Telephone Systems | RE/MAX Real Estate Groups Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.andersonINchamber.com Kyle Morey, CEO Find us at Get Linked Madison
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1. July 1, 2010 GETLINKEDMADISON Madison Means Busines THANK
YOU RENEWALS! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Ralphs Auto Services | Community
Networks | Cowpokes Anderson Family Dental | Jeffrey Lee Dyer |
Fraundorfer Family Western Outfitters | Elks Lodge | Lawns,
Landscaping & Dentistry | Mobile Computing Solutions |
Southside Automotive Service & Sales | High Rise Investments |
Central Indiana Commuter Beyond | Madison Park Church of God |
Network & Services Telephone Systems | RE/MAX Real Estate
GroupsIts time to get linked, Madison! Imagine that As a symbol of
a It means allowing others to play in Recently, an innovative young
but uniting your sandbox and even playing scientist suggested
nation, stones with your toys. It means pointing our expensive from
the 13 collaboration. It means space telescopes for a States were
used partnerships. It means putting period of time at, well, in the
aside egos and personal gain to nothing. It was construction of
achieve collective growth and essentially an emptyKyle Morey, CEO
the Washington profit. space, in space. The Monument to result?
They found 90% more universe.celebrate, in part, unity. Ironically,
As the Madison County Imagine that.the Civil War broke out before
the Chamber we serve the needs Likewise, the Madison County Chamber
ismonument was erected. Referring of the regional business taking
an innovative approach in looking atto a biblical passage, Abraham
community. We connect people to programs and services critical to
expandingLincoln warned, If a kingdom be create commerce. We
promote your footprint, connecting with clients anddivided against
itself, that economic growth, one business at resources, and
providing tools andkingdom can not stand. a time. knowledge for
business success.If I were to sum up in one word the Can we do it?
No. If we are Heres where our telescope is pointing:lesson to be
learned, it would be: divided. But we just might + BuzzMakersunity.
United we stand, divided positively impact the bottom-line ifwe
fall! + IndyFast50 we connect together, share + GetSmartMadisonWe,
the business community of our knowledge and resources, andMadison
County and surrounding + 3 County BizMix profit as a regional
businessregions, have an opportunity to + MadisonTube community. I
dont have all thelink up and tackle the issues of answers. But I
will work to link Who knows? We just might find 90% moreeconomic
growth, infrastructure, the right players, opinion leaders, market
share for Madison County regionaland regional branding. To and
innovators who just might businesses! Imagine that!proactively
address these catch this vision of unity authoredchallenges, we are
modifying our by our Founding Fathers. Andname, mission, and
purpose to maybe, just maybe, we might write Put your business ad
in thefocus first on Madison County some new history of our own!
hands of 700 plus Madisonbusinesses and second on County business
decision Madison County...lets get linked! makers for only $199.
Youbuilding a regional economicdevelopment plan. Regionalism design
the ad, well deliver it. Save on cost of mailing throughmeans
erasing the city and county Find us at Get Linked Madison this
unique, shared medium.lines and focusing on regionaleconomic
impact. Contact Rita Puckett 765.642.0264 Madison County Chamber |
2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 |
www.andersonINchamber.com
2. Upcoming Events The Buzz Register www.andersonINchamber.com
Lets give them something to talk about or
[email protected] July 9 | 7:30 am to 6:30 pm + Imagine an
event that brings together the UNITED WAY/CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
industries of technology, arts and entertainment, education,
professional Leave the ties behind and enjoy a relaxing day
services, healthcare, green services, and non on the course at the
largest golf tournament in profits; sprinkle that with motivational
Madison County! Food. Prizes. Connections. speakers, growth
experts, and then mix in Teams still available. Sponsored by
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino guaranteed connections with a fun
environment and you have the perfect recipe Cost: $125 per player.
$500 per team GETLINKEDMADISON for the GETLINKEDMADISON EXPO.
Where: 3429 Madison Ave, Anderson An event only for the
adventurous. Coming Fall 2010. July 13 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm + The
City of Anderson announced a $100K BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
collaborative business fund that will be awarded in increments of
10K for businesses Join the young-at-heart professionals of who
work together to impact the economy. Madison County for an after
hours mixer you wont forget. Appetizers. Wine. Fabulous door
Application at www.cityofanderson.com. prizes. + Madison County
Chamber President, Kyle Cost: Your business card Morey, met with
the Pendleton Business Association to present new vision and invite
Where: ClipZone 1913 C Street, Anderson opportunity to partner. PBA
is poised to help local businesses connect and through the Chamber
link to regional businesses around July 15 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Madison and Hamilton Counties. WOMEN IN BUSINESS + The Chamber
knighted the new Ambassador Topic: Skin Cancer and what it means to
you Chair, Jill Guion of Anderson Univ., at the June presented by
Dr. Swafford WakeUp Breakfast. The taskforce plans to meet Build
relationships with over 80 professional and recruit around Madison
County offering women in the region. Enjoy a elegant breakfast.
brand building facilitated connections, and building, buzz-making
opportunities. Want to be a brand Cost: $15 members | $20 guests
builder? Join us at the Flagship on July 8th, 8 Where: Elks Lodge
1803 Broadway, Anderson to 9:30 am.An Outsiders perspective In the
20 plus days I have served here in business incubators, historical
landmarks, non profit Madison County, a burning question seems
missions, strong religious backbone, 7 cities and to boil up in
every conversation: so, Kyle, townships, and a wealth of
been-there-and-done-it what is your take on our region as an
mentors who stand ready to teach us of our past and outsider? My
response? offer sound counsel on the future. We also have an up and
coming generation of new opinion leaders Opportunity. those who
over time will build the wealth, This region has an opportunity to
learn from experience, and clout needed to provide leadership its
past and advance in the future. It has the and vision. opportunity
to build new partnerships with My question to the insiders: What
does the future of regional players. It has land, and lots of it.
It Madison County and its region look like to you? has people who
are diligent and concerned about its economy. It has
infrastructure, I invite your answers. Please join the conversation
on already-in-action commerce, land www.linkedin.com, search Get
Linked Madisondevelopers, tourism, entertainment, real estate
group.movers, industrial giants, innovative concepts,
3. August 1, 2010 GETLINKEDMADISON Connecting Business.
Creating Commerce.THANK YOU RENEWALS WELCOME NEW CLIENTSAmatra
Technologies | American Elevator | Sahms Restaurant | American
Playground | Hoosier Homecare Services LLC | General Nutri-Anderson
Zion Baptist Church | Carter Express| East Side Dolphin Club |
Financial Part- tion Center| At Home Assisted Living Services |ners
Group | Gateway Association | Home Instead Senior Care | L.M.
Products | Partners- Congressman Mike Pence Office | Krane
RealtyN-Concrete | Perry Well Drilling | Royal Flush Plumbing |
Solutions4ebiz | South Madison GroupCommunity Foundation | Zinszers
Bakery & Cookies | Star Realty, R&J Melton LLCA vision
coupled with hope When David killed not have a
regionally-recognized icon Grow, baby, grow! Goliath, he didnt in
our backyard known as Hoosier use the unfamiliar Park Racing
Casino? Arent the Did you know that we are about to and untested
industrial companies that stuck grow like never before? weapons
offered through the downturn coming out Hi, my name is Kristy Rose,
the by King Solomon. better and stronger than before? newest member
of the mcc team. He chose two: a Kyle Morey, CEO We have land. We
have water. And Kristy Rose, AE My initiative is to find you more
and sling and 5 most importantly, we have good new connections,
leads, and smooth stones. people fighting against the goliaths of
opportunities to create commerce. I have a lofty,These were but
tools used to defeat Madison County. This gives me, and but doable
goal 30 new clients a month. Howthe giant; however, I would proffer
that those at mcc, hope of a bright future. will I do it?the two
authentic weapons vital toDavids success were vision and Whats our
vision? A thriving, First, I am reaching out to 30 new companies a
day, each and every day, each and every week diversified,
regionalhope. pitching the fabulous new programming soon toDavid
saw beyond the 9-foot leviathan marketplace that can stand launch.
With that kind of activity, I have no doubt I against the tides of
the economy. How will reach my goal. Just do the math! But
wait,with his spear, shield and breastplate, will we get there?
United. Working theres more.and envisioned, as well as hoped for,
together to connect business clusterssuccess. Why? He had a
different Next, I will work with our Ambassadors Regional to to
create local AND regionalperspective. Goliath was a temporary
connect to new leads around the county. As I bring commerce. Making
a cheerful noisebut removable obstacle to winning the more business
in, I generate leads for you. We about doing business in
Madisonbattle, a mere human up against begin to act as lead
generators. County. Inviting companies withoutdivine powers. Davids
vision and hope and cultivating companies within. Finally, I am
building a team of partners who aresurpassed his obstacle.
Providing a protective environment for willing to offer a
complimentary value-ad to all newDo we have a vision for and a hope
in businesses to foster. Working with and renewing mcc clients. For
example, a free ada better future for Madison County? local
Government to be business in the local newspaper, a free radio
spot, a gift friendly. certificate to a restaurant, a free website
withWe are experiencing a face-off with a purchase of a hosting
package, first 500 businesscolossal economic quandary. Jobs are
This isnt the first economic crisis, nor cards free, and more.
Ready. Set. GROW!scarce. Retail is taking a hit. Education will it
be the last. David had manyis controversial. And companies are more
goliaths in his life including one Want to be a partner? Contact me
atclosing their doors. in particular where he set aside his
[email protected]. hope and vision. Will we as a
businessBut wait, whats that noise just 20 community set aside our
vision andminutes away? Is it the sound of perspective of the
future?success? Are we not literally on the Put your business in
the handsborder of the fastest growing county in Dust off your
sling shots, reach forthe U.S.? Theres more. What about your smooth
stones, and join me in of 800 plus decisionthe highly successful
incubator known adding more jobs, protecting ouras the Flagshipa
one-of-a-kind precious retailers, improving our makers for only
$199. You print it and fold it, well mail it.initiative for this
region. Isnt Ivy Tech education, and placing open signs Save on
cost of mailing throughexpanding? Arent the Colts returning back in
the windows of our this unique, shared medium.to Anderson, bringing
an estimate of businesses. This day, the battle is in40,000
shoppers with them? Do we our hands. Contact Rita Puckett
[email protected] >> Search Get Linked Madison group
on LinkedIntm and join the conversation. Madison County Chamber |
2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 |
www.getlinkedmadison.com
4. Upcoming Events The Buzz Register at
www.getlinkedmadison.com Lets give them something to talk about or
[email protected] Aug 10 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm MADISON
COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LUNCH Come connect with the future
opinion leaders of Madison County. Enjoy lunch while learning more
about word-of-mouth advertising and how to create buzz for your
business by Todd Rimer, Director of Business Development for
Community Networks. Cost: $15 in advance Where: Edgewood Golf &
Dining, 519 Golf Club >> 1,000 decision makers. 100 vendors.
Unlimited connections. Are you ready to expand your network at the
fastest growing, 5-county regional business exposition in Aug 12 |
8:30 am to 11:30 am central Indiana? Coming 11.04.10 BRUNCH+LEARN:
THE HOW & WHY OF BLOGGING Are you a part of the online
conversation? Leaving >> Want to tap into the tourism
traffic? Offer a coupon or untapped a vast market at your
fingertips? This is special offer on the Visitors Bureau website
with a new the nuts and bolts of blogging and social media that
feature at www.heartlandspirit.com. Its free! is a must in todays
market. >> Congratulations to Rita Puckett on her new title
as Director, Client Services. Rita has served this business Aug 19
| 7:00 am to 8:30 am community at the chamber for over 31 years .
WAKE UP BREAKFAST >> We are taking the mcc board on the road
around the Connect. Share. Profit. Join us for the longest county
each month. First stop, Pendleton at Blu Falls standing networking
event in Madison County. Get Banquet Hall. Would you like to host
our next Board Meeting linked to over 200 decision makers. Enjoy a
hearty and connect and present to Madison County Leaders? breakfast
by Hoosier Park. And learn more about the Contact
[email protected] Animal Protection League / Care and
Control. Its all about people. >> The Corporation for
Economic Development (CED) has Cost: $15 member | $20 guest moved
over to share offices and resources with mcc. Both entities are
looking at ways to work together in growing and Where: Hoosier Park
Racing Casino, Exit 26, gardening the economy. Anderson >>
Looking for business counseling in marketing, business planning,
and budgeting? Visit www.scoreanderson.orgWhats in a nameWhats in a
name? That which we call a rose by any other name Groom the rising
generation of opinion leaders. Inspirewould smell as sweet
Shakespear an arena of ideas. I could go on, but you get the point.
Okay, so we have a new name. We have some hard work before us and
its time to roll Now what? up our sleeves and get to it. With our
new name, mcc Design a regional economic is better prepared to
serve your business, connect you development plan. Expand to new
markets, and help rebrand Madison County and surrounding regions as
a thriving center for commerce the footprint of our without all the
politics, boundaries, or past histories. business community. Link
up with business clusters 30 Next steps? Lets meet. Lets discuss
your minutes in every direction. challenges and your opportunities.
Lets plan together. Target and learn from the Lets brainshare.
Then, lets be a part of the solution for growth happening right
next economic growth. door. Incubate We want to make a positive
difference a differenceinnovation. Help create commerce between our
that will happen one business at a time. Contact me atcities and
townships. Educate the marketplace on best
[email protected]. Provide the tools necessary to
succeed. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 |
Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com
5. September 1, 2010 GETLINKEDMADISON Connecting Business.
Creating Commerce.THANK YOU RENEWALS WELCOME NEW CLIENTSAnderson
Speedway | Bennett Mechanical Corporation | Cardinal Property
Management | Gathering Grounds CoffeeBuckeye Planning Concepts,
Inc. | Church Builders, Inc. | IKON Shop | M&I Bank | POET
Biorefining -- Alexandria |Office Solutions | Art Pepelea, Jr. |
Gary A. Young, Chiropractor | Soveryn | Mina Swofford, M.D. |
Toyota of Muncie |Rayl Surveying & Engineering, Inc. Sales
ArtistsRegional connections, regional commerce Wake Up Breakfast:
25 Years While brainstorming our economy. In the August edition, I
25 years. Really? I have never known a chamber commerce solutions
spoke of having a vision coupled with program to last that long.
Quite a shelf life! with our top REALTORS hope. We need to believe
in our future in Madison County, I and then get to work to secure
it. Now I related the following would like to propose that we,
Madison anecdote: a real estate broker was surprised County, begin
to think and act Kyle Morey, CEO one morning to find regionally.
Lets reach out to thethat a competitor had rented the space
counties that not only touch our bordersto the right of her and had
put up a sign but impact our economy. We no longerthat read: Best
Agents in Town! The have the luxury of thinking and Mayors Ockomon
(Anderson), Taylor (Elwood), Woods (Alexandria)next day she was
shocked to see yet pretending that we can survive on a very Back:
Kyle Morey (MCC) and John Dockrey (AM Chamber)another competitor
move in on her left localized market. We are not that big, Taken at
the August 2010 WUB at Hoosier Parkwith a new sign that read:
Lowest unless we begin to embrace regionalism.Commissions in the
County! She We are reaching our last WUB for 2010. I ampanicked.
But then got an idea. She As a servant of this business community,
constantly asked what we will do with WUB goingwent to work on her
own sign. The I have chosen to spend much of my forward. Let me
direct that back to you: what wouldfollowing day, her competition
was activity this past month reaching out you like to see happen?
WUB averaged 200 businessconfused when they saw an even bigger
beyond our borders to heads of professionals, nonprofits and civic
leaders for the pastsign strategically positioned in the chambers,
nonprofits and industry. Its quarter. We see new people from all
over the countymiddle of the building that read simply: not easy
breaking down territorial bringing new energy to the program. More
exhibitors.MAIN ENTRANCE. barriers. Nor has it been easy to New
sponsors. Heads of industry. Easy to get to off I- overcome
preconceived notions of this 69. Fabulous breakfast. Great
conversation. SolidAs a county, we have worthy competitors area.
But, we are beginning to maketo the left of us and worthy
competition connections. progress. And we are beginning to getto
the right. One might be the fastest some positive attention. The
success of We will soon launch a complimentary program
calledgrowing county in the United States and Colts City at AU is
one example of a BuzzMakers focusing solely on connections as
itanother boasting the right mix of regional relationship that
brought about rotates around the county. GetSmart will launch as
ancommerce, land development, and regional commerce. Anderson
Speedway educational tract. You will have options weekly
tomanufacturers. But, guess whos in the is another good example of
connect, share, and profit. So, let me throw a
thoughtmiddle...Madison County. in for WUB 2011: bring in CEOs from
highly visible reaching out beyond our companies in Central Indiana
to discuss businessYes, we might be surprised at thesuccess around
us. We might panic or borders. Our two thriving hospitals topics,
how they got to where they are today, andcomplain a bit. Some give
up. But inspire and motivate the rest of us. Your turn. speak as a
third witness to regionalism.perhaps like our REALTOR heroine, we
Share your thoughts on the future of WUB:can find a way to
creatively and We all have competition. But sometimes
[email protected] that competition can work in our favor if
leverage theappropriately we are united, have hope in our future,
and build solid, regional relationships.growth and success Put your
business in the hands By the way, we have put up our mainaround us
and put up our own entrance sign already: of 800 plus decisionMain
Entrance sign. GetLinkedExpo.com makers for only $199. YouI believe
the first step is unity. I wrote print it and fold it, well mail
it. (powered by Comcast Businessabout this principle in the July
edition of Save on cost of mailing through Class) . Its a regional
exposition withGet Linked Madison. The premise is this unique,
shared medium. regional impact. Consider yourselfworking together
as a county to better officially invited. Contact Rita Puckett
[email protected] Search group on LinkedIntm and join the
conversation. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 |
Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com
6. Upcoming Events The Buzz Register at
www.getlinkedmadison.com Lets give them something to talk about or
[email protected] Sept 16 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am WOMEN IN
BUSINESS BREAKFAST Join us for the last breakfast of the year and
hear from our very own Kyle Morey, CEO of Madison County Chamber.
He will share his vision of the future and how it impacts you. Link
to 60 plus women professionals. Enjoy breakfast. Cost: $15 members
/ $20 guests Where: Elks Lodge #209, 1803 Broadway, Anderson Sept
23 | 8:00 am to 11:30 am MARKET YOUR BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK Marketing
on Facebook is all about creating content that encourages community
engagement. Learn how to leverage this booming social network as an
effective social media marketing tool. In this interactive workshop
we will discuss: Why Facebook, setting up your page, generating
strategy and gaining success. By Rocky Walls of 12 Stars Media.
Cost: $49 includes breakfast buffet, seminar materials &
networking opportunities Where: FEC, 2701 Enterprise Dr, Anderson
After Hours Event Coming in October MADISON COUNTY YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS Check out the new website for events, news, and
announcements at www.mcypg.com www.getlinkedexpo.com Save $100 on
booths purchased before Sept 17 First come, first served. Open to
all six counties.Get Linked Expo welcomes Comcast Business
ClassComcast Business Services, one of the nations largest and
member of the GLE team. GLE is about showcasing abroadband
providers, the 3rd largest home phone provider, link to the future
of Central Indiana. Comcast fits in well as employing over 120,000
nationwide they continue to look to the future by seeking out new
and consistently dedicated to customer communications technology,
new opportunities, and more support with assistance available 24
choices. hours a day, seven days a week, 365 Get Linked Expo will
be held on November 4, 2010 at days a year, will power the Get
Linked Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and will feature over 100
Expo (GLE) on November 4, 2010 as vendors from six surrounding
counties with over a thousand the Presenting Sponsor. projected
attendees. Featuring eight categories of industry from Technology
to Entertainment, Civic to EconomicComcast Business Services is
thrilled to be a part of this Development and only twelve booths
per industry, GLEmulti-county business exposition, says Glenn
Lytle, Vice offers a taste of the best of Central Indiana as well
as aPresident for Comcast Business Services-Indiana. We want
glimpse of future development projects and ideas for theto continue
to provide businesses with the communications region.products and
services that connect them to whats Supporting sponsors, chambers
and industry leaders include E&Bimportant in their lives. GLE
is a great way to accomplish this Paving, Saint Johns Health
System, Purdue University, Flagshipin person. Enterprise Center,
CED, Toyota of Muncie, Anderson Speedway, Indiana SBDC, Indiana
Public Radio, 12 Stars Media, Hoosier ParkWe are excited to have
Comcast Business Class as a Racing & Casino and chambers in
Greenfield/Hancock, Alexandria,partner, says Barbara Alder,
Director for Purdue University Madison County, and Elwood. More on
the way. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 |
Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com
7. October 1, 2010 GETLINKEDMADISON Connecting Business.
Creating Commerce.THANK YOU RENEWALS WELCOME NEW CLIENTSDunkin
Doughnuts HSG Restaurant Group | Ready Web Group | Better Sound
Solutions |Hoosier Homecare Services, LLC | Lone Star Steakhouse
& Saloon of Anderson |Anderson Power Sports White River
PaintballDont Kill the Donkey! More Than a Partnership? Like you, I
have often mission statement (grow the MCC? FEC? CED? This article
could be entitled: pondered Aesops economy). Let me explain. more
than an acronym... fable The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey.
According to the Indiana State Photo: John P. Cleary/Hearld
Bulletin You will recall the man Chamber, Madison County has and
his boy walking approximately 5,000 entities. If you Kyle Morey,
CEO their donkey to the take away the school boards, civic
marketplace when a organizations, and businesses undercountryman
passed by and called them 5 employees, you are left with 2,000fools
for not riding the donkey. So, the companies in our county. MCC
servesman put the boy on the donkey. They 600 of those as members.
Can youhadnt gone far when they passed some already see the
challenge? By the Kyle Morey, CEO of MCC, Chuck Staley, CEO of FEC,
andtravelers who scoffed at the scene nature of commerce, we will
employ Rob Sparks, director of CEDaccusing the boy of being lazy
and more than 80% of our time andmaking the father walk. This time
the Recently, The Herald Bulletin wrote about a strong, activities
serving those who pay us byman rode the donkey and the boy
successful partnership between multiple economic working to provide
value (pleasingwalked producing the opposite feedback development
drivers impacting the regions bottom them). As well it should be.
Customersfrom another group of countrymen. line. Although each
entity serves a niche in the market,Thinking they found a solution,
the boy first, right? However, that leaves they all share one
mission: grow the economy.and man rode the donkey together until
almost 3/4 of our companies out ofother travelers disapproved of
the the equation of our mission With this in mind, the Flagship
Enterprise Center,additional workload on the animal. statement. Our
mission is to grow the Madison County Chamber, and the Corporation
forFinally, the boy and man decided to carry economy. Can we do
that by serving Economic Development are investing time andthe
donkey until it kicked loose, fell in a only a quarter of the
business resources into a study on how to better unite in
orderriver, and died. An old sage who had community? The logical
question to to consolidate resources, reduce costs, and initiate
awatched the entire scene wisely ask is how can we both serve our
comprehensive economic development plan that would have a
far-reaching impact on our entire county please all,counseled the
duo: members AND positively impact our economy with the limited
resources and surrounding areas.and you will please available to
us? The more resources, talent, and streamlinednone. Heres my best
suggestion: match up processes we have at our fingertips, the more
we can positively impact our economy and add to our quality how we
fund our organization to theAesop makes his point loud and clear;
of life. activities that support our missionyet, how often do we as
business statement. We, like you, must realize Stay tuned...owners,
project managers, marketers, that we can not please everyone
andexecutive leaders and sales still accomplish our mission. And
likeprofessionals ignore this principle and you, we need to
evaluate the causes,try to please everyone anyway? programs, and
opportunities that As a chamber of commerce charged although worthy
may not always Put your business in the handswith the growth and
success of our match up directly to our mission (or in your case,
with your product or of 800 plus decisioneconomy, we are
continually facedwith the question of how and who we service). Lets
move forward with the makers for only $199. Youplease to advance
our mission of knowledge that although we can not print it and fold
it, well mail it.economic growth and stability. It is an please
all, we can all be more Save on cost of mailing throughintriguing
dilemma as our funding pleasing an activity that will produce this
unique, shared medium.mechanism (membership) can positive results
and not kill the donkey. Contact Rita Puckettsometimes be at odds
with our [email protected] Search group on LinkedIntm and
join the conversation. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr.
#109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 |
www.getlinkedmadison.com
8. Upcoming EventsMore info: www.getlinkedmadison.comRegister:
[email protected] 12 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmYOUNG
PROFESSIONALS AFTER HOURSMix and mingle while enjoying
complimentaryimported beer, wine tasting and eyebrow waxing
bySerendipity.Cost: visit www.mcypg.comWhere: The Wine Stable, 113
Pendleton Ave.Oct 14 | 8:00 am to 9:00 amAMBASSADORS
REGIONALAmbassadors Regional serve, promote and connectbusiness
professionals in the Madison County regionand beyond. We are
experts in the art of networking.We facilitate introductions at
events. We build brandthrough positive, trust-building
relationships. We serveas the event planning and coordinating arm
of theMadison County Chamber. Want to join?Cost: Your time, but its
worth it!Where: Purdue University, 2705 Enterprise Dr.,AndersonOct
21 | 7:00 am to 8:30 amWAKE UP BREAKFASTConnect to over 200
decision makers at the longeststanding, most talked about, largest
businessnetworking event in Madison County. WUB isconnecting
Pendleton, Alexandria, Elwood, Lapel,Anderson and other Madison
County businessclusters in an effort to create commerce.Cost: $15
(includes networking and breakfast)Booth: $59 (includes breakfast
for 2)Where: Hoosier Park Racing Casino, Exit 26/I-69 What Women
Want Recently, I was honored with the task to facilitate a
white-boarding session on what women want in business with over 60
professional women of Lead Generation. Many women in business play
Madison County including business owners, business executives,
marketers, sales professionals, doctors, and the ambassador role
for their respective companies. Thus, more. After spending an hour
together dialoguing, I still have networking events have an
opportunity to produce leads. no idea what women want. After all, I
am a man. And men Leads produce accounts. And accounts produce
growth. dont listen. Right? But I did walk away with four themes:
Chocolate. Surprised? I am not really sure where to go Inspiration.
with this other than to say that women in business represent Women
in business want to be inspired. a thriving, energetic,
leadership-focused demographic They want to learn from those who
have been there and leading much of the commerce in Madison County
and in the done it. They are looking for inspirational and
motivational world. messaging. Women in Business, the program, will
launch a brand new Networking. Relationship-building was at the top
of the series of seminars, symposiums, expos, conferences, and
list. With social media offering a virtual handshake, these
networking events in 2011 to support a driven and chocolate
professionals , now more than ever, desire to connect in craving
professional. person. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr.
#109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 |
www.getlinkedmadison.com
9. November 1, 2010 GETLINKEDMADISON Powered by: Connecting
Business. Creating Commerce.WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING CLIENTSIrma
Hampton Stewart, Attorney at Law | 12 Stars Media Productions |
Jerry Porter | Coeus Technology, Inc.The Million Dollar Question
Wow them like the Chinese! Ever have a question globally. In many
ways, we are already that keeps you up at accomplishing this. We
have multiple night? Mine is this: economic development entities
how can MCC better including the Corporation for impact the bottom
line Economic Development (Madison of our regional County), the
Chambers of Commerce economy? Kyle Morey, CEO for Elwood and
Alexandria, the City of I recently read a Anderson, Town of
Pendleton, andreligious text suggesting that good things others who
work to relocatecan rob us of better or best things (e.g., Kyle
Morey greeted in Suzhou by Chineese Actorfamily relations, God,
serving others, companies and jobs into theirpersonal development).
In my respective areas. The Flagship I am big on the WOW factor in
event planning andprofessional life, I interpreted this to
Enterprise Center serves to production. But I learned a thing or
two from themean that we dont have enough time in incubate new jobs
and nation that brought us the stunning opening ceremonythe day to
be involved with everything for the Olympics 2008: these guys know
how to wow companies. Ivy Tech, Harrison College,that is good if we
hope to achieve that you! Purdue Technology Center, andwhich is
better or best. I find that I mustforego some good things in order
to Anderson University and many others I spent 10 days with 40
other chamber presidentsfocus my time and attention on whats labor
to educate the current and from around the US and Canada touring
andbetter or best for the business participating in Chinas economy.
From the top of the future workforces of America.community. China
Wall to the Forbidden City and everything in Where does MCC fit in?
We between, the Chinese bent over backwards to impressThat begs an
answer to the next million and please us. We didnt just meet with
mayors ofdollar question: what is better or best for congregate
businesses, Shanghai and Beijing, we were greeted from theour
business community? professionals, employers and moment we stepped
off the bus with dancers, dragon employees to produce commerce. Its
actors, and greeters dressed in traditional ChineseI think the
answer falls in with thefollowing four activities: called
networking. Its called garb, then guided to indoor plazas where we
ate like connecting. We can congregate royalty and listened to
eloquent speeches to the locally, regionally and globally. We
background of traditional, live Chinese music and RELOCATE
congregate online, in print, and in storytelling. I would suggest
the next time we want to person. Some ideas of programming land
another Nestle-like manufacturer in our county, might include
exclusive networking we come together and wow site selectors in
like INCUBATE EDUCATE groups by geography. Others reach out
fashion. In fact, I will be so bold as to coin the regionally in an
effort to bring new following phrase: wow them like the Chinese!
dollars into our market. Example? The See more China Trip photos at
Get Linked Expoa potential of
www.facebook.com/madisoncountychamberceo CONGREGATE $500,000 of new
commerce for our market. Put your business in the hands This is an
area I feel that qualifies for of 800 plus decision a better or
best effort on our behalf. IfWe can relocate whats better or best
MCC can introduce new commerce, makers for only $199. Youinto our
market area. We can incubate new dollars, new jobs, and new print
it and fold it, well mail it.it from within. We can better educate
opportunities into Madison County, Save on cost of mailing
throughwhat we already have (current and then perhaps we just might
live up to this unique, shared medium.future workforce) and/or we
can our mission statement and I just might Contact Rita
Puckettcongregate locally, regionally, and
[email protected] Search group on LinkedIntm and join the
conversation. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 |
Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com
10. COMPLIMENTARY SCORE WORKSHOPSUpcoming Events At the
Flagship Enterprise Center from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmFor more
information or to register Nov 11: Keys to Starting a
Business>> www.getlinkedmadison.com Nov 18: Customer Focused
Biz Plan Dec 2: Marketing, Customer FocusNov 4 | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Dec 9 : Start-up Funding Dec 16: Bank Loan PanelGET LINKED
EXPOConnect to over 1,000 business executives from 6major business
clusters in Central Indiana.Cost: $10 at door (free with advanced
registration)Where: Hoosier Park Racing Casino, Exit 26/I-69Nov 9 |
11:30 am to 1:00 pm OUTLOOK2011 BUSINESS OUTLOOK LUNCHEON &
FORECASTAre you ready for 2011? Want to get a head start byknowing
the business forecast? Join our expertpanelists from Indiana
University and Ball State as wediscuss whats in store for 2011 and
beyond.Sponsored by the Anderson Rotary Club and MCC.Cost: $15
(includes lunch and networking)Where: Anderson County Club, 602
North Shore Blvd.Nov 11 | 8:30 am to 11:30 amBRUNCH & LEARN:
THE BATTLE FOR YOUR INBOXThis seminar provides a comprehensive plan
tohelp you regain controlnot through tricks, butby adopting a new
perspective on email.Cost: $45 (includes breakfast buffet and
materials)Where: FEC, 2701 Enterprise Dr., AndersonDec 3 |
NoonMCC/AU ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARD LUNCHEONJoin Anderson University
and the Madison CountyChamber in honoring the Entrepreneur of the
Year.Cost: $15 (includes lunch and networking)Where: Anderson
Country Club, 602 N. Shore Blvd. Get flipped at MCC events! Have
you been flipped at a networking event recently? The Madison County
Chamber now offers an additional way to connect online with video
pitches and more. How does it work? Simply attend an upcoming
networking event (Wake Up Breakfast, Women in Business, Get Linked
Expo, etc.) and ask to be flipped. A member of the MCC Team will
gladly whip out an official MCC Flip Video Camera, press the record
button, and give you up to 30 seconds to tell the online world why
they should do business with you. This is a great way to provide
more content to search engines for business topics in Madison
County, says Angela Barbosa, Marketing and Communications for MCC.
It also provides another way for members to connect. The MCC Flip
Camera will also record events, programs, and meetings that will
then be posted online via YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN
46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com
11. December 1, 2010 GETLINKEDMADISON Powered by: Connecting
Business. Creating Commerce. Welcome New Board Chair and Six New
Directors Left to right: Marcy DeShong, Tammy Rimer, Irma Hampton
Nave Stewart, Barb Alder, Sally DeVoe, Jack Harter, and Gary
ErskineNew Milestones: Note from the Chair Did You Get Linked? As
2010 comes to a As we start 2011, I am proud to close and we begin
relinquish my Chair to Marcy 2011, this will signify the end of my
DeShong, business Chairmanship for the Board of Directors for owner
and entrepreneur. your Chamber. It has I have great faith in Marcy
and her Mike Latchaw been an honor and a ability to do a fantastic
job in leading Board Chair distinct pleasure to and advancing our
cause. She has represent our Chamber served faithfully on the
board, onas its Board Chair over the last two committees, and in
the community.years. I couldnt be more pleased with She is
passionate about Madison Creating buzz at largest EXPO in Madison
Countyour progress. County and its potential. This was a
wonderfully conceived and orchestratedAs I reflect back over these
last two I am also excited to welcome six new event . My hat is off
to you for reaching beyondyears, this Chamber and its Board members
to our Board: Jack Harter Madison County to build relationships and
commercehave endured some heartache and (MainSource Bank), Barb
Alder both now and for the future. - Tom VanOsdol, (Purdue
University), Gary Erskine President, Saint Johns Health Systemsome
new milestones. We (STAR Financial Bank), Sally DeVoelost our dear
past Chamber President (Madison County Community The Get Linked
Expo 2010 was by all standards aKeith Pitcher to health problems;
what Foundation), Tammy Rimer (CN smashing debut! 86 companies
exhibited ideas, newa great person, community supporter Design
& Marketing), and Irma technologies, and professional services.
Sixteen citiesand dear friend. We also brought on Hampton Nave
Stewart (Attorney at were well represented with 56% of exhibitors
comingour new Chamber President, Kyle Law). With better
representation from from Madison County and a whopping 44% inMorey.
Kyle has infused MCC with a around the county and in varied
surrounding, regional counties. Close to 1,000new enthusiasm and
innovation, industries, I believe we have the attendees came to get
linked. $200,000 in eventwhich I believe will give us, our county,
leadership to make a joyful noise in capital, marketing, and
in-kind media circulated beforeand this region heightened Madison
County. the event and an expected $300,000 of new business
development to average between participants. Over 3levels of
growth. Kyles I encourage all of our members to million positive
impressions were captured throughbackground in chamber work, become
more active, suggest new advertising and PR. That means 3 million
impressionsbusiness development, branding, ideas, brainstorm new
events, for Madison County!thought leadership, and business
encourage others to catch our vision,ownershipalong with his team
Rita, The traffic flow was nonstop for 4 hours, stated be a band
leader and help usAngela, Betty, and Amygives us the Tammy Rimer, a
sponsor and owner of CN Design & orchestrate this Chamber in
becomingedge we need to move forward in Marketing. I am already
creating buzz for GLE 2011. a fine piece of music so everyone
willconnecting businesses to create be singing about our success
story. > See pictures and videos at
www.getlinkedexpo.comcommerce. Thank you for the opportunity to be
aWe all witnessed the recent success of part of this great
organization and Ithe regional Get Linked Expo just after Put your
business in the hands thank everyone, especially the5 months on the
job. Over 85 Chamber Team (present and retired), of 800 plus
decisionexhibiting companies from 16 cities that has helped me
along the waybought into the vision of regionalism. during my
tenure as Board Chair. makers for only $199. YouClose to a thousand
business print it and fold it, well mail it.professionals got
linked, making this Mike Latchaw Save on cost of mailing throughthe
largest B2B show in Madison Board Chair, 2009-2010 this unique,
shared medium.County. Contact Rita Puckett
[email protected] >> Join the conversation:
facebook.com/madisoncountychamberceo Madison County Chamber | 2701
Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 |
www.getlinkedmadison.com
12. Upcoming Events For more information or to register
>> www.getlinkedmadison.com Dec 3 | Noon 10TH ANNUAL AWARDS
PRESENTATION Join Anderson University and the Madison County
Chamber in honoring award winners. Cost: $15 (includes lunch and
networking) Where: Anderson Country Club, 602 N. Shore Blvd. Dec 6
| 8 am to 9 am THIRD HOUSE LEGISLATIVE MEETING Local state
legislators will present their views on issues expected to be
considered during the upcoming session of the Indiana General
Assembly. Invited to attend are State Senators Luke Kenley and Tim
Lanane and Representatives Terri Austin, Jack Lutz and Scott Reske.
In conjunction with the League of Women Voters. Cost: Complimentary
Where: Anderson Public Library, 111 E 12th St Dec 9 | 8 am to 9 am
AMBASSADORS REGIONAL The get linked crew for Madison County.
Chaired by Phil Lavelle, Jr. Cost: Complimentary (by invitation
only) Where: Mounds Mall, 2109 S. Scatterfield Rd. Jan 13 | 6 pm to
9 pm MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE: A GALA WITH THE GAITHERS Join us for an
evening of warmth, laughs, fine dining and contemplation as we
invite Bill and Gloria Gaither as our keynotes for the MCC Annual
Dinner. Cost: $45 (includes silent auction & elegant dinner)
Where: Blu Falls, 8820 S State Rd 9, Pendleton Not good news, but
not as bad as it was Such was the common refrain from The panel
discussion kicked-off with a rundown of national the expert panel
last week at the statistics, including modest projected GDP growth
of 3.1% for Annual Business Outlook Luncheon, 2011. While
encouraging, it is not the nearly 8% growth that co-sponsored by
MCC and the has historically been seen five quarters after previous
Anderson Rotary Club. recessions have ended. Other measures at both
the state and national level also indicate positive movement,
though smaller More than 170 area business people and slower than
needed to fuel much-needed job growth. turned out at the Anderson
Country Club to hear economic forecasts from On the state and local
level the outlook was similar with slight prominent financial minds
from Ball upticks projected for 2011 in both job growth (2%
countywide, State University and Indiana 3-4% across the state) and
personal income (up 3.5%). University. After upbeat recaps of
Comparatively speaking Indiana is fairing better than most
accomplishments and planning states in job growth. We are among the
top five states in the updates from representatives of nation,
having gained back 40,000 jobs in 2010 of the Alexandria, Anderson,
and Elwood, 228,000 lost during the recession. The most positive
the expert panel delivered the news? Indianas exports are up a
whopping 37% due toMarcy DeShong invites Bill Savage to news:
Things are looking up a little excellent foreign direct investment.
A bright spot to build onreport on Elwood. by Karen Shorette for
2011! but not enough. Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr.
#109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 |
www.getlinkedmadison.com