February/2014
Issue: #26

 

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT

 

Take advantage of new Chamber Webinars, and get the information you need, conveniently, at your location. 

 

On February 19th, positively impact your business by joining the "Facebook for Business" webinar presented by Drew Larison, social media guru with Web/Success/Agency and sponsored by SequelMotion.  This is the latest unveiling of our Chamber business success tools.

 

See below to register for this free event. 

 

Chris Hamm, President & CEO


In This Issue
RIBBON CUTTING 

 

Blye's Bridal Shop Ribbon Cutting - February 7, 2014

 

Congratulations on your fabulous store remodel!  The dresses sparkle even brighter now!
CHAMBER NEWS 

Would You Like to Utilize Facebook Better?

 

Join us for our first webinar in 2014!  Learn information on relevant business topics in the comfort of your office.

Topic: "Facebook for your Business" sponsored by SequelMotion
Presenter: Drew Larison, Web/Success/Agency on Wednesday, February 19th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. 
 
Click here to register at no cost. A link to participate will be sent to you. 
FLOWER NEWS
Save the Dates:

Flower Basket Planting: 
Tues, March 25th
(Country Raisins Greenhouse)
9-11am Register Here
4-6pm Register Here

Downtown Annual Planting: Sat, May 17th  
(Downtown)
8am-noon   Register Here
INVENTREK
NEED TO PUMP UP SALES?  

Dave Kurlan, author of Baseline Selling, is founder of the #1 sales assessment tool in the world. Gazelle's Growth Institute is hosting his 48 minute "Baseline Selling" online seminar for free. Note, the first few minutes are quite basic, as are the first steps in any sale process. However, as the sales process moves toward closing, the logic of Kurlan's 4 steps become increasingly important.

 Here is the link, then

  1. Sign up at the event registration page (name, last name, email, and phone).
  2. You will receive an email with a customized link
  3. On the day of the event click or copy/paste the link from step #2 and that's it.

NOTE: It will air for free from 2pm - 2:48pm on Feb 19th whatever time zone you're in. Otherwise, there is a small charge if you want to watch it any other time.

I MAKE THE CHAMBER GREAT
Melissa Mulligan Mulligan's Sports Pub
Melissa Copeland 
Mulligan's Sports Pub

Melissa Copeland from Mulligan's Sports Pub Makes the Chamber Great!  
Please visit Mulligan's website here.


Video produced by the 
Kokomo Perspective!
Blogging 101
Indiana Wesleyan University Kokomo and SequelMotion invite you to attend their Workshop
Thursday, February 13 6:00-7:00pm

Read more details here. 
Merle Norman
Most Kissable Lips Contest - Feb 14th

KeyBank Celebrates Hoffer Street branch Grand Reopening Tuesday, 2/18!

 

You're invited to the Grand Reopening Reception to celebrate our Hoffer Street branch on Tuesday, February 18, from 9 am to 4 pm at 1151 E. Hoffer Street. Join them to help celebrate their reopening. Food and beverages provided as they reopen to serve the community.

Ivy Tech Sets Workshop on Communication Skills for Supervisors 
March 7 - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Read more here.
Ivy Tech Corporate College Offering Food Safety Prep Course

 

KOKOMO, Ind. - Ivy Tech Corporate College is offering instructor-led certification training courses for the Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) credential beginning in February.  The two-session course is being offered five times over the next five months.

 

Kokomo

May 5 and 7 | 1-5 p.m. | $195

 

Logansport

March 3 and 5 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | $195

June 2 and 5 | 1-5 p.m. | $195

 

Peru

April 5 and 12 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | $195

 

Click here for more information

Need Office Space??

The Howard County Historical Society has office space available inside the beautiful Elliott House (1200 W Sycamore Street).  Please call Dave Broman at 452-4314 or Jim Gunlite at 437-2230 for more information.

St. Joseph Hospital Education Sessions Answer Health Insurance Marketplace Questions

 

St. Joseph Hospital is offering multiple education sessions to answer questions about the Health Insurance Marketplace. These sessions will also be an opportunity to enroll in a health plan if you choose.  Information is also available by phone at 800-817-2657. Click here for complete details.

  • Thursday, February 13    10 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday, February 18      3 to 7 pm
  • Thursday, February 27    10 am to 2 pm
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 - chamm@greaterkokomo.com
Susan Alexander, Downtown Association
Joelene Boyles, Controller 
Myles Geary, Convention and Visitors Bureau - Sports Sales Manager mgeary@visitkokomo.org
Annette Harris, Administrative Coordinator (Firmin office) 
Jan Hendrix, Inventrek and Economic Development Mgr - jhendrix@greaterkokomo.com
Sherry Matlock, Convention and Visitors Bureau- Information Specialist - information@visitkokomo.org
Karen McCoy, Chamber Manager 
Linda Wilson, Administrative Coordinator (Main St Office) 
Events

Register for events online or email by Clicking here or call 765-457-5301
Grand Reopening of KeyBank - Hoffer St
February 18 - 11:30
 
February 19 - Noon
 
Business After Hours Perfect Smiles Dental Care at Celebrations
February 20 - 4:30pm
 
Feb 25 - 8:30 - 10:00
Chamber
 
February 27 - 5:00PM
 
2014 Event Calendar
 
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Flagship Partners
City of Kokomo
Duke Energy
Hoosier AM/FM Radio
Howard County
St. Joseph Hospital
Diamond Partners
Chrysler Group, LLC
Community First Bank of Indiana
Community Howard Regional Health
Delphi
GM Components Holdings, LLC
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo New Car Dealers Association
NIPSCO
President Partners
BMO Harris Bank
First Farms Bank & Trust
Haynes International, Inc.
Indiana American Water
Indiana University Kokomo
KeyBank
Mid America Beverage, Inc.
Regions Insurance Inc
STAR Financial Bank
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