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The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its 110th Annual Meeting and Community Awards presented by: Old National Bank on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Monroe Convention Center. This meeting provides an exclusive year-in-review, highlighting our combined triumphs, showcasing noteworthy member achievements, and offering a comprehensive insight into the future direction of The Chamber. This opportunity allows you to be in sync with our strategic vision, positioning you to better leverage the Chamber's resources in the upcoming year. Attendees also heard from the keynote speaker, last year's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Jeff Baldwin. The Annual Meeting & Community Awards is the platform where we honor our members who have significantly contributed to our shared success. Those nominated for a variety of prestigious awards are given the limelight they deserve. These esteemed members are profiled in special video interviews, sharing insights into their businesses and organizations. Witnessing their journeys first-hand offers an opportunity for learning, inspiration, and networking – a chance to forge stronger relationships and understand successful business strategies. The Chamber recognized several honorees during the awards portion of the event. The 2025 Community Award award winners included: Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Sandra McGow, Bell Trace Senior Living Community Chamber Ambassador Chair – Terri Horne, Callie & Company Entertainment Best of the Best – Morgenstern Books New Business of the Year – Heartwork Brewing Company Business of the Year Award – Stonecroft Health Campus Community Anchor Award – Master Rental 4 Under 40 – Anne Lloyd (Indiana University), Jordan Davis (The Chocolate Moose), Melanie Vehslage (Youth Services Bureau), and Sydney Zulich (Bloom Magazine) Outstanding Educators - Kristina Cowden (Edgewood Intermediate School), Angie Evans (Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship), Dee Minnick (Edgewood Primary School), Ashley Sotomayor (Summit Elementary School) Lifetime Achievement Award – Cary Curry, Curry Auto Center Photos from the event were provided by Paul Baechtold Photography, and the photo booth photos were provided by Ever Exuberant Co. (Photos in above slideshow provided by Paul Baechtold Photography) (Photos in above slideshow provided by Ever Exuberant Co.) The Chamber would like to extend a special thank you to the event and table sponsors of the Annual Meeting. Event sponsors included Old National Bank, B97 & Hoosier Country, Hyperfocus Arts, Indiana University, Cook Medical, Develefy Consulting, First Financial Bank, Simtra BioPharma Solutions, Solution Tree, WTTS/WGCL, Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), Bloomington Health Foundation, Bloom Magazine, Forthphaze Technology, German American Bank, IU Credit Union, IU Health Bloomington, Markey's, Nature's Way, Smithville, Baugh Fine Print & Mailing, Bill C. Brown Associates, City of Bloomington, Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County, Duke Energy, F.C. Tucker/Bloomington, REALTORS, FASTSIGNS, Harmony in Marketing, Hoosier Energy, Ivy Tech Community College, JCBank, Let's Party Btown, Monroe County YMCA, No Dishes Media, Paul Baechtold Photography, Peoples State Bank, and RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties. The Chamber would also like to recognize Elite and Chairman members, who have chosen to invest further in the Chamber: B97 & Hoosier Country, Cook Medical, IU Credit Union, Old National Bank, Boston Scientific, First Financial Bank, Indiana University, IU Health Bloomington, and Novo Nordisk. The Chamber would also like to extend a special thanks to the partners who made this event as special as it was!
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