EVENTS

Third House: The People's Voice TV Show
The 2008 Legislative session will no doubt be a critical one for individuals and businesses in Bloomington and throughout the State of Indiana. With the large and complex issue of Property Taxes dominating discussions, the stakes are high for everyone. Now is the time to ensure you are connected, informed, and sharing your thoughts actively with those who can impact the decisions being made.

Those interested in learning more and/or raising their voices on the critical issues ahead are encouraged to mark their calendars for:

Third House: The People's Voice
Sunday, February 23
7:00pm
WTIU Channel 30
Studio 6
Radio & TV Building
Indiana University campus

Third House: The People's Voice is co-sponsored by WTIU Channel 30 and your Chamber, and is your opportunity to learn more about issues being discussed at the Statehouse. This legislative roundtable, which is simulcast, live, on WFIU, will air monthly, during the 2008 Indiana Legislative session. Participants will include state representatives and senators from the WTIU viewing area.

Members are invited to attend the live tapping of this television show so they may learn and ask questions directly of our area legislators. Those wishing to be part of the live studio audience are asked to arrive at Studio 6 in the Radio and TV Building on Indiana University's Bloomington campus by 6:45 p.m. so they may be seated before the show begins.

Those unable to attend are encouraged to tune-in to the show and/or raise questions that might be addressed during the taping. Individuals can call or email in their questions either in advance or during the broadcast to (812) 856-9849, (800) 987-9848 or wtiu@indiana.edu.

So mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sun., Feb. 24 for Third House: The People's Voice. And thank you all, in advance, for participating and lending your voice to help advocate for what is best for business and for our community.

Co-Sponsored by: WTIU Channel 30

New Education and Networking Programs Offered by Your Chamber
The Chamber is excited to announce an expansion of educational and networking opportunities for Chamber members and others throughout the community in 2008. Members asked for more opportunities to learn and network with each other and we are responding with these new opportunities designed for small business (25 and fewer employees) to provide you tools to reach your goals for success.

Better Business U (formerly Chamber U) is an educational series offered in partnership with the Bloomington SCORE and the City of Bloomington to provide business information on topics of interest to small business owners, manager and leaders. These programs are primarily educationally-focused with an added networking component and a total time of two hours. This series is open to the public and the cost is discounted for Chamber members and SCORE clients.

Business Blitz is a new program series with a special focus in 2008 on 'Breaking Advertising Myths'. Presented in a series of four, one hour programs, each divided equally between informational and networking components, this series has been designed exclusively for Chamber members and will carry only a nominal cost for pre-registration.

A third new venture is InterAct - a new networking opportunity that will provide members in one industry group with access to members of another industry group for more targeted and meaningful networking possibilities. A small informational component will be included with each event. This series has been designed for those who have requested networking opportunities that are smaller and more specific to particular business needs.

For additional details about any of these opportunities, contact Pegi Flahault at the Chamber by calling (812) 336-6381.


Bloomington's Business EXPO 2008
When: Thursday, April 17, 2008, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Where: Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center, 302 South College Avenue
Theme: Business Up to Speed (Race car theme)

Bloomington's premier business-to-business trade show, presented by the Chamber and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been helping businesses for over 20 years. Each year, businesses from all over South Central Indiana take the field at Bloomington Business EXPO to showcase their wares, their people, and their services. This one-day event averages over 3,000 customers; imagine these customers walking through your doors in one single day!

Visit www.BloomingtonExpo.com for information.

ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE & SILENT AUCTION
An estimated $28 billion in annual sales in the United States alone is directly attributed to contacts, conversations and relationships initiated or conducted while on a golf course according to the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. That's why the Chamber continues to host our Annual Golf Scramble, allowing members to come together and network while having fun on the greens.

Thanks to everyone who supported our 24th Annual Golf Scramble and Silent Auction, which serves as our largest annual fundraiser! Special thanks to our 2007 Title Sponsor, Gates Insurance Inc.

Our 25th Annual Golf Scramble will be held on June 4, 2008, on the beautiful greens of Eagle Pointe Golf Resort! Be sure to stay tuned for more details and information as the date gets closer!

More details about upcoming events can be found here!