October 2015 - Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

LEADING
BUSINESS
October 2015
Managing the
BUDGET
Maze
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
New Staff Welcomed,
Retiree Honored
page 5
Ribbon Cuttings
page 6
Career Day
Speakers Sought
page 11
News About Our Members
page 12
Payroll & Employer Services
4 President’s Report
12 Ambassador of the Month
13 New Members and Anniversaries
14 Calendar of Upcoming Events
Cover Story
Managing the Budget Maze
pages 8
-9
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LEADING BUSINESS 3
Taking the pain out of budgeting
At the Chamber, we will continue to host major events
like the Annual Meeting and Golf Outing because they are
popular and serve a purpose. You seem to enjoy them and
we can observe how they help you elevate your business.
Are you a person who enjoys assembling budgets? Do
you eagerly anticipate trying to predict a year’s-worth of
income and expenditures?
Well, go find something else to read in this magazine.
This column is for those of us who approach budgeting with
a certain amount of dread. We mark budgeting time on our
calendars with a skull and crossbones, not a heart.
Even if budgeting is not our favorite process, we must
admit that it is essential. If we don’t have a financial plan
for our businesses, or our homes for that matter, we will
just wander around spending recklessly, without purpose.
Outside of Capitol Hill, that kind of behavior is generally
frowned upon.
Fortunately, this issue of Leading Business includes a
feature article about budgeting. Experts share tips and
insights that might take some of the drudgery out of the
budget process. With the right tools and the right mindset,
budgeting can be a welcome activity. You can start to
actually plan, not just react.
There is a tendency to base next year’s budget off of last
year’s budget. Look at what you budgeted last year. Tweak
it (or don’t) and presto, you have a new budget. Historical
information is important, but shouldn’t replace your vision
for what your organization can be.
Is there something new you should be doing? On the
other hand, is there a legacy product or program you
continue to do, whether it makes sense or not? Budgeting is
a time to start evaluating and planning.
In some ways, I am almost excited about looking at the
2016 Budget plan for the Chamber. We are committed to
Educate, Advocate, and Elevate our members.
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We will evaluate our advocacy programs, like the
legislative Third House town hall forums. Have we arranged
our resources to most-effectively influence the legislative
process at all levels of government? We will be determining
that soon.
Our educational programs will be facing some changes.
We will continue our popular OSHA and environmental
programs. In addition, we are considering a Professional
Development Academy to help you and your coworkers
learn valuable skills.
Elsewhere in this issue, you will learn about the
changing-of-the-guard in our key business resources
position. Long-time leader Jim Walsh has retired, and
Merritt Dilts is stepping in. Jim offered very valuable
courses in the lean manufacturing process. I’m excited to
see how Merritt will continue that rich tradition and even
evolve the offerings.
So, I would encourage you to take a deep breath and dig
into your budgeting with gusto. Make sure you include
resources to benefit from our Educate, Advocate, and
Elevate activities. Our work will help you meet your goals
and plans.
There is an old battlefield adage: “The military makes
thorough plans. Then the shooting starts and changes
everything.”
Good luck preparing for 2016. As the year progresses,
just remember the Chamber is here to offer reinforcements.
Chamber Welcomes New Staff, Honors Retiree
T
he Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Merritt Dilts as
its new Vice President Business Resources for the North Central Indiana Business Assistance Center. The
selection of Dilts, an experienced leader in manufacturing operations, represents the Chamber’s ongoing
commitment to its unique role as a business and community resource.
Dilts was plant manager at Bimbo Bakeries USA in Elkhart. In addition to his leadership role at Bimbo Bakeries
USA, Dilts was Chairman of the Board for the Chamber of Commerce in 2012. He serves on the Board of Church
Community Services and a committee of the Elkhart County Community
Foundation.
Using Dilts’ expertise, the Chamber plans to expand its business-assistance
offerings, said Kyle Hannon, President/CEO of the Greater Elkhart Chamber
of Commerce. Dilts will also serve as the liaison to the OSHA and Technology
Councils.
“Merritt brings experience building and managing one of the most iconic
companies in Elkhart County. Companies that seek his help will appreciate
his background and his love of service for the community,” said Hannon.
Dilts will fill the role formerly held by Jim Walsh, who retired after 22 years
with the Elkhart Chamber. As a former plant manager for Miles Laboratories,
Walsh was able to bring respected experience to companies that were
seeking improvement.
Merritt Dilts
Walsh helped countless companies solve process flaws and implement lean
practices to become more competitive. In some cases, the process improvements were crucial in helping a
company stay in business.
To introduce companies to the lean concept, Walsh conducted Lean 101 workshops at the Chamber. As more
area companies adopted lean manufacturing, Walsh established the Michiana Lean Network so companies could
share best practices with each other.
“Our region owes thanks to Jim Walsh because of the positive impact he has had on the economy,” said Hannon.
“With his assistance, companies have found ways to thrive.”
The Elkhart Chamber honored Walsh during an open house on September 18.
“Leading Business” is the
monthly magazine published by:
Ambassadors
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Oct 8, Council Meeting, 4 pm
Annual Golf Outing
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Business Recognition/ Beautification
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Oct 21, Council Meeting, 8:15 am
Economic Development /Legislative Affairs
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Oct 16, Council Meeting, 8 am
Education/Career Development
Kathy Cardwell, ext. 122
Oct 8, Council Meeting, 7:30 am
Environmental
Kay House-Clark, ext. 138
Oct 23, Council Meeting, 8 am
Leadership
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Oct 27, Council Meeting, 4 pm
OSHA
Merritt Dilts, ext. 121
Oct 21, Council Breakfast, 7:30 am
Technology
Merritt Dilts, ext. 121
Transportation
Kay House-Clark, ext. 138
Oct 9, Council Meeting, 8 am
Women’s
Denise Polachek, ext. 132
Oct 6, Steering Committee Meeting, 9 am
Young Professionals
Kay House-Clark, ext. 138
Oct 1, Council Meeting, 4 pm
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1st Source Insurance held a ribbon
cutting before their Premier Member Event
celebrating the return of the commercial
insurance organization to the community.
1st Source remains a local institution,
embedded in the communities they serve
and committed to the success of all who live
and do business here. For more information,
visit www.1stsource.com.
The Shipshewana Corn Maze celebrated
its grand opening with a ribbon cutting.
The corn maze is created with the goal of
quality family fun in the traditional American
way, and is a safe and relaxing event for the
whole family and gives the next generation
an understanding on how corn is grown and
used in our food today. For more information,
visit www.shipshewanacornmaze.com.
Trinity United Methodist Church is the
most recent recipient of the Business
Recognition/Beautification Council‘s
Fairbanks Beautification Award. Trinity added
a winding sidewalk with landscaping and
a Memorial Garden. For more information
on Trinity United Methodist Church, visit
www.3umc.org.
6 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
“The Guardians”
Members of the 2015-16 Elkhart Leadership Academy:
Johnny Bachman, Waste-Away Group, Ltd.; Steve Beasy,
Kruggel, Lawton & Company, LLC; Adam Cantwell, Welch
Packaging Group Inc.; Dan Champion, Stifel - The Elkhart
Group; Matthew Cranny, Overhead Door Company of
Mishawaka; Shelly Crawford, INOVA Federal Credit Union;
Lane Davis, Crowe Horwath LLP; Robby Dennis, Lake City
Bank; Elizabeth Fisher, Kem Krest; Amanda Greene, YWCA
North Central Indiana; Seth Hartman, Ancon Construction Co.,
Inc.; Kathryn Jones, Overhead Door Company of Mishawaka;
Vonda Litwiller, Elkhart Public Library; Danielle Miller,
Mosaic; Jared Newburg, BABSCO Supply Inc.; Joshua Noakes,
Kem Krest; Christopher T. Pottratz, Warrick & Boyn, LLP; Mark
Robinson, Indiana Michigan Power; Joshua Rohde, Yoder Oil
Company, Inc.; Michael Rowland, KeyBank; John Schmidlin,
McGladrey; Matt Schrock, DJ Construction Co., Inc. and Aaron
Wellington, Heritage Financial Group, Inc.
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LEADING BUSINESS 7
The Twists and Tu
Budget season is upon us. For those of you responsible
Mismanaging the advertising timeline
for your company’s budgeting, it can be a pencil-chewing,
number-crunching, nerve-racking time. It can seem as
though the way to a solid budget is a maze of confusing
pathways full of missteps and wrong turns.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
To be effective, an advertising/marketing campaign will
have to be initiated at least one period before sales can be
expected. A healthy advertising budget is needed before any
revenue can be assumed. Budgeting for appropriate items
in a strategic time frame will avoid overspending later.”
We’ve gathered a few practical ways to avoid monetary
planning pitfalls and problems. Follow these guidelines to
a clearer path of budgeting best practices.
According to Ian Benoliel as featured in Entrepreneur
Magazine, (http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/49360),
there are five common budgeting mistakes to sidestep in
order to avoid financial nightmares:
Overstating projections
“Realistic budgets and projections may lengthen your
search for funding, but when the money does arrive, it will
be honest money. You should then have a profitable plan to
follow for years to come.
Ignoring your immediate budgetary needs
On the other hand, be clear about what you need. Potential
investors and bankers will only wonder why they should
give you money for a project that will fail without
additional funding.
Assuming that the existence of revenue is
indicative of being cash-flow positive
Many businesses run into serious cash-flow problems
because they spend money they don’t yet have. Wait until
the money is in the bank. A little wisdom, discretion and
foresight can go a long way toward corporate survival.
Forgetting about Uncle Sam
End-of-the-day balances can often appear larger than
they really are. Sales tax on revenues and employee
withholdings are ultimately owed to the government. Your
balance sheets should not count these finances as holdings
or you run the risk of budgeting for future projects and
costs you will not be able to afford.
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Strategic Tips
Need some guidance to help you create a budget that serves
your business needs? The following tips were submitted by
Scott Schmucker, a CPA with Crowe Horwath LLP.
Link budget and key performance
indicators to corporate strategy
The status quo for budget preparation is to take last year’s
actuals, grow by 3-5%, and move on. Why would this
mentality work when every business is different, with
different corporate strategies? The short answer is...it
doesn’t. The key is to determine what is most important
to your business, and drive accountability accordingly.
urns of Budgeting
The budget should be aligned to this strategic vision. For
example, a business may want to diversify its customer
base, expand geographically, or simply improve overall
margins. These corporate strategies are backed by action
plans that must be linked to the overall budget process.
An expansion geographically or acquiring a new customer
with your budget, the budget may as well be thrown out
out the window.
Be inclusive – budgeting is not just an
accounting function
The entire leadership team should be involved in the
process so everyone buys into the final product. We have
heard from our clients that the operations team sometimes
think the accounting group puts the budget together in a
black box, putting operations and accounting at odds during
the budgeting process. The budget is only effective when
everyone has input into the final product. These two groups
need each other to successfully run a business and it is
imperative that this teamwork start with a realistic budget
for everyone involved.
Allocate resources strategically
Depending on what your key areas of focus are, a lot of
companies will, under the old budgeting models, want to
grow business by 10 percent but with no plan behind that.
You pick the budget goals that have the most ROI. They are
the ones that you will put your money behind. Sometimes
you may have to shift the money from one department to
another to make sure you’re getting the best return.
Leave room to allow budget modifications
takes resources. If these goals are not supported with
budget dollars, they are doomed from the beginning.
Incent employees based on their
performance – not budget
One of the biggest business challenges right now is
retention of top talent. Therefore, a well-designed bonus
or compensation plan is essential to retain key employees.
When basing monetary compensation on budget, a
company runs the risk of employees playing the game. A
common practice across all businesses is that employees
will work to maximize their own compensation. A business
should use that fact to design compensation plans that both
align with corporate strategy and provide key employees
with incentives. If your compensation plans are at odds
A common problem with budgets is that they remain
static throughout the year, and, therefore, lose their
importance when a significant event happens during
the year. A company may go through a major event
(business acquisition, loss or addition of a key customer or
geographic expansion). Those events can’t be budgeted for.
If the budget a company creates doesn’t have the ability
to change, this company-altering event renders the budget
obsolete. What we have found effective is the ability to
have rolling forecasts and re-budgeting during the year. We
don’t want to lose sight of the original budget, but it must
be able to be modified to ensure it remains relevant and an
effective tool for management. This also helps operations
and accounting work well together. The teamwork it takes
to re-forecast and roll the budget keeps everyone engaged
throughout the process.
These insights are intended to be general in nature. Consult an
appropriate expert, such as an accountant or attorney.
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10 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
Share Your Strengths
Be a 2015/16 Career Day Speaker
The Education/Career Development Council of the Elkhart Chamber is
seeking speakers to share their career experiences with local middle
school students. Speaker forms are now being accepted for the
2015/16 school year.
Speakers are invited to share the following topics: a description of their
occupation, education and training, salary/benefits and the inspiration
for the career path they’ve chosen. Visuals and hands-on activities are
encouraged.
Arrival time is 8:30 am and the commitment to speak includes two
one-hour sessions on the same day, with 10 to 15 minutes speaking
time for each.
Speakers may sign up for one or more session dates below.
November 18, 2015 - Concord Junior High School
December 8, 2015 - West Side Middle School
January 29, 2016 - North Side Middle School
February 9, 2016- Pierre Moran Middle School
February 17, 2016 - Elkhart Christian Academy
The program brings career information to students, helping to
determine their career path while making them aware of opportunities
in their local community.
To register or for more information, contact Kathy Cardwell at
kcardwell@elkhart.org or (574) 293-1531.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
launches 2015-16 class
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)
teaches middle and high school gogetters how to start and run their own,
REAL businesses.
YEA! welcomes applications from all
students in grades 6-12 who are between
11 and 18 years old. Students interested
in starting their own business may apply
for acceptance into the program.
Share your business wisdom with
aspiring young entrepreneurs and help
them get started on the path to success!
We’re seeking expert professionals to
volunteer their time as guest speakers,
mentors, investors, graphic designers,
field trip hosts, business plan reviewers,
and more.
If you are interested in getting involved
with YEA! and being inspired by your
community’s great young minds, contact
Kathy Cardwell at kcardwell@elkhart.org
or (574)293-1531 x122.
Mentors to small businesses
needed in our community
The Elkhart Chapter of SCORE is looking
for women and men who would like to
serve as volunteer mentors to the small
businesses in our community.
Some experience as a business owner or
manager is helpful, but the desire to help
others be successful in business is most
important. Time commitment is in the
range of 5 to 10 hours per month. Do you
know someone who works part time, is
retired or about to be? If so, ask them to
contact SCORE at score@elkhart.org or
call 574-293-1531x115.
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NEWSABOUT OUR MEMBERS
Chamber requests nominations
for 2016 Board of Directors
Michael J. Evans has been promoted to vice president at
1st Source. His is a trust officer, with more than 30 years
of experience as a trust administrator, trust operations
supervisor and department manager.
Bethel College and Goshen College have been
recognized on a list of the nation’s best Christian
colleges and universities. The second annual top 50
ranking from Christian Universities Online includes
categories involving personal attention to students,
selectivity, financial aid and overall student satisfaction.
Colleges and universities on the list must have at least
500 students and be accredited by the Transnational
Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Mark Dobson is the new president of The Economic
Development Corporation of Elkhart County. He has
over 30 years of experience in economic development.
Gibson has promoted Melissa Langley to senior
client manager in commercial risk management. She
previously served as a client manager.
Brent Barnhart has joined MutualBank as a mortgage
lender for St. Joseph and surrounding counties.
NIBCO Inc. has named Alice A. Martin chief revenue
officer. She also will continue her position as vice
chairman of the board. In her new role, Martin will
oversee the integration and alignment of the
revenue-generating functions of the company including
wholesale sales, retail and specialty sales, pricing,
customer service and risk management. She will also be
responsible for the controls and
balancing division.
South Bend International
Airport’s Bears in the Air program
received the Community Service
Award of Excellence from the
Great Lakes Chapter American
Association of Aviation Executives.
Bears in the Air is a program that
gives teddy bears to local hospitals
for children, and assists homeless
veterans with funding for
education, enabling employment
and eventually moving into
permanent housing.
Submit your company’s news and
information to marketing@elkhart.org
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The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will receive
nominations for its board of directors through Nov.
6, 2015. Community leaders are encouraged to serve
and participate in governing the finances and strategic
initiatives of the Chamber, which represents roughly
44,000 total employees of 1,000 member businesses
and organizations.
Board terms are three years in length, and selected
individuals from this year’s nominations will be seated
Jan. 1, 2016.
Any member business or organization in good standing
may submit a nomination with a Board Application,
cover letter and biographical information about the
nominee. The application is available on our website
(www.elkhart.org/chamber-information/board-ofdirectors.cfm) or by calling Jennifer at (574) 293-1531.
A nominating committee will review candidates and
make selections to fill positions based on business
category, occupation or profession, memberships in civic
and fraternal organizations, achievements, community
contributions, and participation in Chamber projects
or events.
Business categories include retail, professional, service
oriented, manufacturing, technical, wholesale, not-forprofit, and others.
Nominations may be sent to the committee in care of
President/CEO Kyle Hannon, either electronically at
khannon@elkhart.org or via traditional mail at
P.O. Box 428, Elkhart, IN 46515.
Ambassador of the Month
Beacon Consulting, Tom Miller
As an Ambassador for the Chamber, I am given the
opportunity to see firsthand the different types of
entrepreneurial spirit, those who own and conduct
business in Elkhart. Often the member is willing
to show me around their establishment. It is very
impressive to see what is going on in our local
business community. Businesses in our area are
growing, thriving and expanding. Networking is all
about investigating what other business people
are doing. It is about open dialog, conversations,
exchanging of ideas and new thoughts. It is all about
being real, genuine and developing relationships.
OCTOBER
ANNIVERSARIES
50 YEARS OR MORE
Hull Lift Truck, Inc.
1962
25 YEARS OR MORE
Lochmandy Motors Sales, Inc.
Robert Weed Plywood Corp.
Cardinal Buses, Inc.
Elkhart Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Inc.
Greencroft Communities
JA Wagner Construction, Inc.
Elks Lodge #425 & Christiana Creek Country Club
ASA Electronics
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Jordan Ford, Toyota, Scion, & Preowned
Cullip Industries, Inc.
The Borger Group, LLC
Davis & Davis, PC
The Print Shop
Lefever Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Alpha Systems, Inc.
Swanson Staffing
1971
1971
1973
1973
1975
1975
1976
1980
1981
1983
1984
1985
1986
1986
1987
1988
1990
20 YEARS OR MORE
Madden Mfg., Inc.
Brown Mackie College - South Bend
The Centre, PC - Comprehensive Plastic Surgery
Hoffman Sharpening Corp.
Jeffrey E. Steele, DDS
US Business Systems, Inc.
Cargo Systems
Hingecraft Corp.
St. Joseph Paper & Packaging, Inc.
Tom’s 24-Hour Towing, Inc.
GVS Technologies, LLC
Michiana Corrugated Products Co.
The Salvation Army
Faith Mission of Elkhart, Inc.
Gordon Food Service Marketplace
1991
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1993
1993
1993
1993
1994
1994
1994
1995
1995
15 YEARS OR MORE
Gregory Robbins, Pediatric Dentistry
Roofing Products International, Inc.
Yoder Oil Company, Inc.
Community Occupational Medicine, LLC
Greenleaf Health Campus
1998
1998
1998
1999
2000
10 YEARS OR MORE
United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, Inc.
Aluminum Metals Company
The Sergio Corporation - First Response of Elkhart
2001
2002
2005
5 YEARS OR MORE
Bashor Children’s Home
Humana Marketpoint, Inc.
Weaver Furniture Sales
Growing Kids Learning Center
R & R Regulators, Inc.
Cornerstone Apartments
Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co
Bittersweet Road Family Dentists
Elkhart Bicycle Shop/All About Cycling
Pinnacle Seating, Inc.
Thor Industries Inc. - Thor Support Services
b on the River
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate Services
The People’s Clinic, PC
Phillips & Company
South Bend International Airport
2006
2006
2006
2007
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
2009
2009
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
1 YEAR
Boho Pretty Mobile Boutique
Bristol Automotive Parts
Duncan RV Repair LLC
Glass Doctor
Home Instead Senior Care
SPA Women’s Ministry Homes
Zero Degree Graphics, LLC
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
CHAMBER
members
NEW MEMBERS
AACOA
Hamilton National Title
Career Analysis Organization
Shipshewana Corn Maze
2551 CR 10 W
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-4685
Fax: (574) 262-3439
www.aacoa.com
Kelly Miller
Anodizing
56199 Parkway Ave, Ste 1
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 533-9524
Fax: (574) 533-6960
hamiltontitle.com
Steve Noonan
Title Companies
(574) 370-1473
www.careeranalysis.org
Ellona Yoder
Education
505 Morton St
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(844) 428-5336
www.shipshewanacornmaze.com
Gary Helmuth
Entertainment
Daylight & Darkness, Inc.
2408 1/2 S Nappanee St
PO Box 1732
Elkhart, IN 46515
(574) 295-8969
Fax: (574) 295-8106
www.daylightndarkness.com
John Byers
Automotive Detailing
Window Film Installation
Woodside Trading Company
105 W Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 465-6611
Fax: (503) 465-1155
www.woodsidetrading.com
Jason Woodside
Distribution & Logistics
RENEWING MEMBERS
Our thanks to members who recently renewed!
A E Techron
AAYS Rent-All Company, Inc.
ADT Security Services, Inc.
Airgas USA, LLC
Airxcel, Inc.
Almac - Sotebeer, Inc.
Approved Safety & Security, Inc.
Butler
CARES, Inc.
Casey’s General Store
CDR Construction
Challenger Door
Chem-Dry of Michiana
Carpet Cleaning
Container Service Corp.
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Custom Formulating & Blending
Cutting Edge CNC, LLC
Earthway Products Inc.
Eash Industries, Inc.
Element Materials Technology
Elkhart Plating Corp.
Focal Point Cabinetry
Foundations Child Care Center, Inc.
Fusion Bag Company, Inc.
Gaska Tape Inc.
Gaylor Electric, Inc.
Hampton Inn
Harold Zeigler Ford Lincoln
Heart City Health Center, Inc.
Holland Metal Fab., Inc.
Holmes Insurance Agency, Inc.
HRP Construction, Inc.
Hubbard Hill Estates
Retirement Community
Indiana Tech
Industrial Safety &
Environmental Services
Insight Accounting Group, PC
Johnson Parkmor Shopping
Center, LLC
KIB Electronics
Kobelco Compressors
Manufacturing Indiana, Inc.
La Esperanza
Lechlitner Door Sales & Service, Inc.
Legacy Heating and Air, Inc.
MapleTronics Computers
Mike’s Custom Painting, Inc.
Morgan Thermal Ceramics
National Transmission Service
Nickell Moulding Company, Inc.
Notre Dame Sports Properties
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Personnel Partners, Inc.
Platinum Benefit Consulting Group, LLC - Northwestern Mutual of Indiana
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP
Prime Networking
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Ray’s Protective Coatings
Serim Research Corporation
Service Specialties
Skylight Leadership
Solution Source
South Bend/Elkhart KOA Campgrounds
Spherion Staffing
Star Tire & Brake
Superior Space
Taylor Physical Therapy
TecServ Environmental Inc.
Tepe Sanitary Supply Inc.
Thermo Bond Buildings
Thor Industries Inc. Thor Support Services
Trinity Consultants
Volcano Pizza
Wabash Electric
Wagner Group, Inc.
Wire Design, Inc.
Ziker Cleaners
LEADING BUSINESS 13
Oct/Nov
2015
October
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
6-7
OSHA 10 Hour Voluntary Compliance Training
8 am - 5 pm
Tue-Wed Matterhorn Conference Center
8
Thu
Succession Planning
8 - 11:30 am
Greater Elkhart Chamber
14
Candidate Forum (Elkhart Mayor and City Council)
7 pm
Elkhart Memorial High School
15
Funworking
8:30 - 11 am
Ivy Tech Community Center Elkhart Campus
20
Biz-Ness Lunch-IN
11 am - 1 pm
Oaklawn - Elkhart Campus, 2600 Oakland Ave
Wed
Thu
Tue
21
Workplace Proactive Ergonomics: OSHA Council Breakfast
7:30 am
Matterhorn Conference Center
22
Intrigue, Inspire, IGNITE Elkhart County
presented by Young Professionals Council
5:30 – 9 pm
Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner
Wed
Thu
November
4
Environmental & Safety Conference
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner
6
Succession Planning Part 2
8 - 11:30 am
Greater Elkhart Chamber
Wed
Fri
12
Thu
Position of Power – Strategic Leverage Process
8 am - Noon
Greater Elkhart Chamber
18
Laboratory Safety: OSHA Council Breakfast
7:30 am
Matterhorn Conference Center
18
Career Day presented by Education/Career Development Council
9 - 11 am
Concord Junior High School
Wed
Wed
19
Thu
Our Chamber Members’ Favorite Things
presented by the Women’s Council
11:30 am - 1 pm
Elcona Country Club
For more information on Chamber events and Member events, go to Elkhart.org.
14 GREATER ELKHART CHAMBER
Biz-Ness
Lunch-IN
Social Networking Event
Hosted By
2600 Oakland Ave
TUESDAY
Oct 20
11 AM - 1 PM
Sponsor a
2015 or 2016
Biz-Ness Event
Contact dpolachek@elkhart.org
Imagination Pro Media
provides the sound system
for all Biz-Ness events.
OSHA Council Breakfast
Workplace
Proactive Ergonomics
Presenter:
Community Occupational Medicine
Wednesday, October 21 7:30 - 9 am
Matterhorn Conference Center
2041 Cassopolis St, Elkhart
Member Cost: $10 per person
Register at Elkhart.org or call (574) 293-1531
Registrations must be made in advance.
2015 ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY CONFERENCE
HOSTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND OSHA COUNCILS
Stay ahead of regulatory changes, with topics like these:
OSHA Recordkeeping/Ways to Save on Workmen’s Compensation
Hearing Loss Prevention
Asbestos, Silica and Chromium
Darwinian Remediation - The Evolution of Remedial Technologies and Survival of the Fittest
Waters of the United States
Addressing Uncertainty: Problem-Solving with Environmental Audits
Planning Your 2016 Indiana Environmental Calendar
Hazardous Waste Determination
NESHAP/MACT/GACT Hot Topics
Impact of USEPA's proposed ozone standard on Indiana Companies/Emerging Water Programs
Keynote Speaker: Carol Comer, Commissioner
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Wednesday, November 4
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main, Elkhart
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Barnes & Thornburg - Bruce Carter Associates, LLC
Cornerstone Environmental Health & Safety Inc. - DECA Environmental & Associates
Elkhart Audiology Rehab - Gibson - Grauvogel & Associates - Hatchett & Hauck LLP
KERAMIDA Inc. - Liquid Waste Removal - Roberts Environmental Services, LLC
TecServ Environmental Inc. - Thor Industries - Trinity Consultants
Wilcox Environmental Engineering, Inc.
Chamber members* $100
Non-members $140
Register at Elkhart.org. Registration deadline: Oct 30
*$100 Chamber member discounted price includes members of Chambers in the Northern Indiana Chamber Coalition:
Bremen - Elkhart - Goshen - LaPorte - Middlebury - Nappanee - New Paris - Plymouth - St. Joseph Co. - Syracuse-Wawasee - Wakarusa - Warsaw/Kosciusko Co.