| Chamber News
for 5/7/2010 - 5/21/2010 |
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| Goshen Chamber
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| Greetings! |
Don't miss SHOP TALK this Thursday, May 13th at Sycamore Fine Arts in the Old Bag Factory. Shop Talk is the premiere networking event at the Goshen Chamber and it starts Thursday at 5pm to 6:30pm. |
| Spring Golf Outing set for June 2nd |
 There is still room for you and your company at the Spring Golf Outing on June 2nd at Black Squirrel Golf Course. Contact Brent Randall, of the Goshen Chamber staff, for more information and availability. There are many ways to take advantage of the Golf Outing. |
| Congratulations to Dr. Schwartzentruber |
 Recently, Dr. Schwartzendruber of Goshen Cancer Center was named to Time Magazines Top 100 Most Influential People list for his research in fighting cancer. The Goshen Chamber would like to offer our congratulations to Dr. Schwartzendruber and his recognition as one of the premiere scientist fighting cancer. CLICK HERE for TIME MAGAZINE article. Congratulations Dr. Schwartzendruber and to Goshen Health Systems for their leadership not only in our community, but around the world as well. |
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| Your Chamber Web Information |
With the change to ChamberMaster database at the Goshen Chamber, you have control of the information you want the public to see. Visit www.goshen.org and login to the Members area. Use your member login and password to update your web information. For two great examples, visit the Business Directory at www.goshen.org and look up Michiana Occupational Medicine or DigitalHill and notice the updated listing they have provided. |
| Membership News |
* The next regular public Lean 101 Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st at the Elkhart Chamber Plaza. Once again, any company holding membership in one of our area Chambers of Commerce qualifies for the Chamber discount. Maximum class size is 18 because of the included simulation. We expect to reach this number by early May and so if you are planning to send participants, register early. Contact Jim Walsh at the Elkhart Chamber to register at 574-293-3209 ext 121
* A Message from Rep. Wes Culver for businesses: This month, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has announced the creation of a pair of new tools to help crack down on unemployment insurance fraud. Unfortunately, unemployment fraud still exists in Indiana, and it costs the state and taxpayers millions of dollars. In 2009 alone, DWD identified $3.9 million in fraudulent activity. But new tools will allow businesses to more easily challenge unemployment insurance claims from employees who simply quit or are fired with cause due to misconduct. Employers can download a form (linked at the bottom of this email) at the DWD website to initiate a formal protest. DWD will then contact the employer and the former employee to gather additional information to determine eligibility. DWD has also launched a new website that will allow Hoosiers to send in anonymous tips about unemployment insurance fraud. The site www.in.gov/dwd/fraud allows either individuals or employers to report people that might be improperly collecting benefits. Common types of unemployment insurance fraud include collecting benefits while working full time, collecting benefits after turning down a qualified job offer, taking cash payments for work and failing to report the income and insufficient reporting of hours or wages earned while collecting unemployment. Taxpayers should never be paying for the fraudulent use of benefits. With the difficult economic times we face, every dollar paid improperly to those committing fraud is a dollar taken away from individuals and families that actually need assistance. I've heard from many constituents about concerns they have over people that may be abusing the system and I'm hoping that together we can put a stop to waste and abuse in Indiana. I hope you will help spread the word about these news tools. Please share them with your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact my office at 317-234-3825 or 1-800-382-9841 and I'll be happy to offer what assistance I can. Sincerely, Wes
* A message from State Senator Carlin Yoder: State Sen. Carlin Yoder (R-Middlebury) announced today that Hoosiers can now access a complete summary of the new laws approved during the 2010 legislative session at www.in.gov/Senator.Yoder. "By posting this comprehensive summary online, we are providing citizens quick and easy access to the new laws recently passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor," Yoder said. "I encourage not only members of the legal profession, but all interested Hoosiers to log on and see the changes made to the Indiana Code."
* Do you have all the customers you can handle? The SBDC is offering a workshop titled "Marketing During Tough Times" on May 27th at the RV Hall of Fame. The program starts with registration at 8am and the program ends with lunch at 12:30pm. The cost is $39 (this reduced price includes a $20 complimentary Bank of America sponsorship). For reservations, contact the SBDC at 574-282-4350 ext. 0.
* Goshen's Mill Race Farmer's Market: Goshen Farmer's Market celebrates our 10th Anniversary this Saturday, May 15! Plans include local musicians, including the Goldmine Pickers, refreshments, and terrific door prizes: Full CSA Share ($400 value), $100 Farmer's Market Gift Certificate, $50 Farmer's Market Gift Certificate, and Market merchandise. Interra Credit Union has provided funding to make the day possible, so our thanks to them! Saturday will also mark the kick-off of our 2010 CSA season. A CSA share is a partnership between you and the Market's farmers, providing you with a wide selection of the freshest, most delicious farm-fresh local fruits and vegetables available. Prices remain the same as last year: Full share ~ � bushel basket, 20 shopping trips $400, Half share ~ � bushel basket, 9 shopping trips $200, "Half-half" share ~ 1/8 bushel basket, 9 shopping trips ~ $100 |
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If you or your business has news to share, make sure you pass it along to the Goshen Chamber and we will do our best to get your message out.
Sincerely,
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Nick Kieffer
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
574-533-2102
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