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2014: Improving our businesses by advancing engagement of our members By Blake Unger, Majority Builders | 2014 Board Chair I am honored to serve as your Board Chair for the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce in 2014. This is my Chamber – more importantly, this is your Chamber. For the past four years of serving on the board and attending functions, I have had the opportunity of experiencing first-hand just how the Chamber works to bring a benefit to each of our member investors. We are looking forward to having 2014 be the year of member engagement and growth for our Chamber. We have a great board that competently represents a cross-section of Elkhart area businesses. Our board members have been charged with this question: “What can I do for my Chamber today?” While all of us have jobs and family vying for our time, we realize the importance of having an active Chamber in which the proactive efforts will translate into a better community for all of us to live and work. We also have a seasoned and very knowledgeable staff led by Kyle Hannon, as he has seized the reigns as President/CEO of our Chamber this past year. Our staff is available to all our members as an informational resource and will aid you where possible to make your businesses more successful. Our Chamber has 13 councils led by qualified chairs to promote member businesses, offer training, support and education, and arrange networking opportunities. Our councils provide a forum for promoting better transportation infrastructure and warding off government’s overreaching policies that affect your businesses. Everything our Chamber does is to benefit our member businesses. I encourage all of our members to attend a few Chamber functions in the coming year. See for yourself the work that is being done on your behalf. You will be as proud of our Chamber as I am. Just Give Us 24 Hours… We’ll Take Care of the Rest Investigate Before Investing Call 1-877-360-CATER (2283) to place your order day or night. Or visit subway.com to order online. BBB Serving Northern Indiana 10775 McKinley Highway, Suite B Osceola, IN 46561 800.522.4631 574.675.9351 24