August/2013
Issue: #4

Message from the President

 

Kokomo's city center is in the midst of an exciting transformation with the announcement this week of a new YMCA project and parking garage with upper level residences in downtown Kokomo.

 

The YMCA is over halfway to their fundraising goal for a new facility and the city parking garage and residential units are set to break ground in the next two weeks.

 

These projects create the necessary infrastructure, attractions, and amenities to fuel Kokomo's economic growth and will become generators of health and prosperity for our community.

  

Chris Hamm, President & CEO

In This Issue
G Kostrewa BAH Ameriprise
Gene Kostrewa with Colt's Cheerleaders at Ameriprise BAH GO BLUE! TAILGATE PARTY!
Congratulations to Ameriprise Financial on their Business After Hours GO BLUE! TAILGATE PARTY! with Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel plus the Colt's Cheerleaders on August 22nd! 
 
Thanks to all who attended wearing their favorite team jersey!

 

See pictures here. 

Chamber News 
Women's Business Council Selects 2013 Scholarship Winner 
  
LaTecia Williams has been awarded the $500 scholarship given WBC Scholarship Winner annually by the Women's Business Council.  LaTecia attends Ross Medical Education Center and is in the dental assisting program. She is currently employed at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation of Kokomo.  Her goal is to further her education by becoming an expanded functions dental assistant.  LaTecia will be awarded her scholarship at the WBC's luncheon on Thursday, September 12 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Elite Banquet & Conference Facility.  Please join us by clicking on "Reg. Here" on the event at right!

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Gain access to expertise regarding specific and more complex business needs (e.g.
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In addition to our staff, we rely heavily on a network of partner service providers (CPAs, attorneys, investors, engineering experts, seasoned mentors, etc.) to deliver highly specialized services that might be required.  Inventrek works to continually build relationships and leverage value on your behalf. 

 

Through our entrepreneurial support network, mentors, and investors, we can:

  • extend our capabilities by relying on others to furnish particular resources and perform certain activities.
  • open doors to experts not typically accessible by early-stage ventures.
  • expand the range of technical and professional expertise available to you.
     

For more information contact Jan Hendrix at 765-457-2000 x 1242.

andymark
AndyMark Selected as a Member of the "2013 Indiana Companies to Watch."
 
AndyMark has been selected as a member of the "2013 Indiana Companies to Watch" for their past and projected growth, innovative products and business practices, special use of technology and philanthropic work in the community. Congratulations, AndyMark!  We celebrate your achievements and your entrepreneurial spirit.  You make Kokomo proud! Learn more about AndyMark here,
Member Profile
First Farmers Bank and Trust
Relay for Life Award
Relay for Life Award

First Farmers Bank and Trust is a hometown community bank. They are dedicated to offering excellent customer service to anyone and everyone that walks through their doors.

Connect with First Farmers Bank & Trust here.

I MAKE THE CHAMBER GREAT!
Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce: Patriot Insurance
Patty Stage, Patriot InsuranceVideo provided by Kokomo Perspective
 

 Patty Stage, makes the CHAMBER GREAT!  Connect with Patriot Insurance by clicking  here!


Click here to participate in the "I Make the Chamber Great!" Campaign.
KeyBank
Key Bank-Southway Key Center Blood Drive - August 29 
1:00-5:00PM
Ribbon Cuttings

August 29 - 

The Excel Center will have a ribbon cutting August 29th at 4:30.  They are located at 101 West Superior St. Kokomo, IN  46901. 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance

  Downtown Office                                 Inventrek Office
  325 N. Main St.                                   700 E. Firmin St.
  Kokomo, IN  46901                             Kokomo, IN  46902
  Phone: 765-457-5301                        Phone: 765-457-2000

Professional Team
Chris Hamm, President & CEO
        Susan Alexander                    Sherry Matlock             
                Joelene Boyles                       Karen McCoy
                Myles Geary                            Kim Morgan
                Annette Harris                         Kelly Werdal
               Jan Hendrix                              Linda Wilson   
Impact Events
Ribbon Cutting:
Aug 29 - 4:30 pm
 
Aug 29 1-5

Sept 6
 
Reg. Here!  Sept 11
 
Sponsor: Community Howard Regional Health
 
Reg. Here! Sept 26
 
Sept 26-28
 
Nightmare on Elm Street
October 29th
 
Annual Dinner
Nov 7

Click here for entire list!
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