Accuride Corporation receives The Norman P. Wagner Business of the Year Award at the 2018 Annual Meeting & Dinner.
2017/2018
ANNUAL REPORT #Together WeThrive
A MESSAGE FROM CHRISTINE KECK & CURT BEGLE September 30, 2018, marked the close of a very successful year for the Southwest Indiana Chamber. Your Chamber staff and board of directors worked extremely hard as a collaborative force to continue to mold programs, shape perceptions and influence policy that will keep our region moving forward together. We scored many legislative wins for our business community; saw strong programming from the Chamber, supporting many areas of focus within our Alliances; and welcomed a new Chamber president and CEO in Tara Barney to help take our region to the next level. Here are a few of the milestones and achievements to remember and build upon: LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
CHRISTINE KECK CHAIR
The goal of our Advocacy & Public Policy strategic focus is to “be the voice on local, state and national issues that positively or adversely affect our members and the region.” Our areas of focus are based on feedback from our membership. Our 2018 successes were the result of significant strategic advocacy efforts and partnerships. Wins include: House Bill 1002: Reorganization of Workforce Funding and Programs; Senate Bill 50: Governor’s Workforce Cabinet; Senate Bill 221: INSPECT Program, to help fight opioid prescription abuse; Support for Senate Bill 353: Tax Credit Matters, a supported bill that was sent to summer study looking for ways to continue to fund regional development efforts. Bridgelink advocacy efforts drove progress on the draft Environmental Impact Statement completed at the end of 2018 with initial route recommendation coming soon for new bridge connecting Indiana and Kentucky along I-69. DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE – ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAUNCH
CURT BEGLE CHAIR-ELECT
The Chamber’s Downtown Alliance proudly spent the better part of the last four years supporting and advancing the formation of the Economic Improvement District (EID) with the official creation happening in November 2017 by a unanimously passed ordinance of the Evansville City Council. That vote followed a petition process in which a majority of property owners within the EID indicated their support for formation.
The district was created as a means of funding projects ranging from landscape enhancements and holiday decorating to events and marketing programs that will help make downtown Evansville more attractive to developers, businesses and residents. With downtown Evansville as the hub of our region’s core, the EID will serve as another important piece of our region’s growth. ‘E IS FOR EVERYONE’ INITIATIVE
The Chamber continues to lead in support of “E is for Everyone” in year two of the initiative along with other community organizations. This initiative was created to support Evansville’s incredible energy and growth, exciting opportunities and diverse population of citizens. The Chamber will continue to serve in a leading role as this initiative is vital to “telling our region’s story” and helping move our regional economy forward. LAUNCH OF SITI NETWORK
In September the Chamber launched the Southwest Indiana Talent Infusion Network (SITI Network) aimed at helping our manufacturers map current career pathways for high school students and adult workers. The purpose of the network is to better connect potential workers with our manufacturers and to highlight best practices in order to meet our employers’ workforce needs in the coming years. The Network is made up primarily of Tri-State Manufacturers Alliance members and local non-profit and education partners.
Your Southwest Indiana Chamber is proud to be leading collaborative efforts to position our region as “THE PLACE” to live, work and grow a business in the Midwest, the U.S. and beyond. Collaboration is the key, and at the Chamber we know “Together We Thrive.”
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MEMBERSHIP
As one of the largest chamber of commerce organizations in Indiana, we have the strength and support of more than 1,400 members who stand by our side as we advance Southwest Indiana as a globally competitive place to live, work and grow a business.
NEW MEMBERS
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
190 1,435 4,000+ CNN CHAMBER NETWORKING & NEWS
FINANCIALS & OPERATIONS The Southwest Indiana Chamber thrives through responsible financial management and streamlined operations. With support from nearly 1,500 members, we deliver unmatched programming, host exceptional events, launch new member-focused initiatives and advocate on behalf of the regional business community.
PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS & OTHER
$459,042 FISCAL YEAR GROSS REVENUE
MEMBERSHIP DUES
$770,834
2017-18
$1,826,359
GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
$337,604
EVENTS, PROJECTS & WORKSHOPS
$258,879
140 EVENT ATTENDEES
ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY
We are the trusted voice of the regional business community, and as such, we advocate for legislation and policies that help our region thrive. We keep a keen eye on local, state and national issues that positively or adversely affect our members and the region. Some might say we have our elected leaders on speed dial. LEGISLATIVE WINS HB 1002: Reorganization of Workforce Funding & Programs SB 50: Governor’s Workforce Cabinet SB 297: Employability Skills Curriculum SB 419: Professional and Occupational Licenses
SB 1: Sunday Carryout Sales SB 353: Tax Credit Matters SB 221: INSPECT Program
SB 139: Investigation of Overdose Deaths
I-69 Bridge: Environmental Impact Statement Complete
SIGNATURE EVENTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2018 580+ Attendees Celebrating Female Leaders for 27 years. NOVEMBER 13, 2017 200+ Attendees
OCTOBER 26, 2017 350+ Attendees
Keynote speaker: Walter McCarty, UE Men’s Basketball Head Coach
MARCH 16, 2018 250+ Attendees
NOVEMBER 20, 2018 750+ Attendees
JUNE 8, 2018 450+ Attendees
MAY 7, 2018 100+ Golfers
Posey County Office
Transforming Your Local Economy Part 1 ANNUAL DINNER MARCH 15, 2018 170+ Attendees
It’s Tiki Time JUNE 15, 2018
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Transforming Your Local Economy Part 2 JANUARY 29, 2018
Construction Connection FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Connecting with Nonprofits NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Lunch & Learn: Healthy Living at the Office
Silver Spoons and Golden Handcuffs: Compensation As a Tool for Growth NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Meet & Greet: Executing Within Your Leadership Team MARCH 1, 2018
Meet & Greet: Branding As a Family Business MAY 17, 2018
Summer Event: AUGUST 16, 2018
Q4 Event: American Renaissance OCTOBER 17, 2017
Q1 Event: Lead With an Impact MARCH 7, 2018
Q2 Best Practice Plant Tour: Nix Companies APRIL 17, 2018
Q2 Event: Train & Develop Your Future Mfg. Workforce JUNE 26, 2018
Q3 Event: Lean Personal Accountability SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Shaping Evansville: International Evansville FEBRUARY 15, 2018
MARCH 15, 2018
Launched “Emerging Leaders” peer group
2017 State of the Schools Luncheon
JANUARY 17, 2018
Networking Madness Social Launched 4th Leg: Shared Learning Program
800+ Event Attendees
Lunch & Learn: Personal Cyber Security APRIL 18, 2018
Shaping Evansville: CEO Spotlight a Night MAY 17, 2018
Lunch & Learn: Mentor Ready JUNE 21, 2018
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MAY - OCTOBER
Q1 Luncheon FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Meet Your Legislators FEBRUARY 17, 2018
Report to the Posey Co. Business Community APRIL 4, 2018
Q2 Luncheon JUNE 6, 2018
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ALLIANCE & THE MULTICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
JULY 20, 2018 Hosted 187 Young Professionals
YPA 101:
GETTING TO KNOW THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ALLIANCE AUGUST 23, 2018
YPA Shaping Evansville OCTOBER 16, 2018
JUNE 9, 2018
Q3 Luncheon Business Highlight: TMI Contractors AUGUST 29, 2018
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Through key initiatives and Chamber Alliances targeted to specific audiences and industries, we provide leadership and resources that foster investment and job creation through business retention and development.
ALLIANCES & JPAC Alliances tailored for specific audiences create opportunities for manufacturers, young professionals, the Latino business community, diverse businesses, the Posey County community, nonprofit organizations, family enterprises, and businesses and people of Downtown Evansville to connect with the Southwest Indiana Chamber. Business-friendly, community-minded candidates for elected positions are the focus of our Jobs for Southwestern Indiana Political Action Committee (JPAC).
PROUDLY HOSTING
SOUTHWEST
The Southwest Indiana SBDC provides one-on-one confidential business consulting with seasoned professional advisors at no cost for entrepreneurs and businesses with fewer the 500 employees.
340 89 133 TOTAL ACTIVE CLIENTS
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NEW BUSINESS STARTS
LONG-TERM CLIENTS
JOBS CREATED
$7.2
MILLION CAPITAL INVESTMENT
In it’s first-year, The DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE - Economic Improvement District focused on beginning some landscape work and enhancements, creating a logo, installing holiday dÊcor and lighting, developing a website and marketing program, establishing a reserve of funds, and continuing efforts to attract developers and businesses to the district.
10k+ EVENT ATTENDEES
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BRAND AWARENESS & ENGAGEMENT Paving the way for our innovative initiatives and projects is a bold brand that promotes and supports commerce in Southwest Indiana. In a 12-month span ending Sept. 30, 2018, event registration topped 10,000 and net revenue from events climbed to over $167,000. Now, our members are more engaged than ever before with the Southwest Indiana Chamber brand. We’re movers and shakers for business in our region.
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#KeepIt Local
SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
174k+ 9,700+ 50k+
COPIES OF KEEP IT LOCAL! MEMBER DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTED
CHAMBER STAFF TARA BARNEY President & CEO
ELLEN KNAPP
Vice President & CFO
TIM HAYDEN
Vice President & COO
PATRICIA CRON
Receivables Coordinator
2017/2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS & VICE CHAIRS CHAIRMAN
TREASURER
Old National Bank
BKD, LLP
JIM SANDGREN
CHAIRMAN ELECT
CHRISTINE KECK
Energy Systems Group/Vectren
TINA FUHRER
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Acquisition Account Executive
JEFF MULZER
ABBY MARAVICH
Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc.
Member Engagement Manager
WIL MARQUEZ
Inclusion Coordinator
CHANDA RAMSEY
SECRETARY
CURT BEGLE FRANK BAGALA
KAREN ROBINSON
KAREN BEGHTEL
VICKI SCHMITT Executive Assistant
KACINA SHANE
Administrative Coordinator
BECCA STRAUB
Posey County Director
SW IN SBDC KIM HOWARD Regional Director
DOUG CLAYBOURN Business Advisor
JULIE FOLZ
Business Advisor
GRANT GLACKMAN
Business Advisor
KARINA HAMPTON Office Coordinator
Posey Co. Comm. Rep./SABIC Gibson Co. Committee Rep./First Bank
Commerce Bank
VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JEFF JUSTICE Hafer PSC
CONNIE LUCAS
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. VICE CHAIR, Small Business & Entrepreneurship
JOHN LAMB
German American Bank VICE CHAIR, Membership engagement & Operational excellence
LISA SLADE
TARA BARNEY
Southwest Indiana Chamber PRESIDENT & CFO
ELLEN KNAPP
Southwest Indiana Chamber PRESIDENT & COO
KELLY MITCHELL
LAURA SCOTT
MICHELLE HUDSON
GEORGE L. MORGAN
LIN SHANNON
BRAD MUEHLBAUER
DR. DAVID SMITH
Warrick Co. Chamber Rep./SIRS
Kyndle
TONY IRITI
Koch Air, LLC
DIANE BREMER
Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc.
Warrick Co. Committee Rep./People’s Savings & Trust
PRESIDENT & CEO
MATT HINES
Posey Co. Committee Rep. BWX Technologies
JEAN BLANTON
Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders
DOUG JOEST
Evansville Regional Airport
TIM HAYDEN
STEVE BENNETT
Posey Co. Committee Rep./CSB State Bank
VICE CHAIR, BRAND AWARENESS
Slade Print
CountryMark Energy Resources, LLC
CHRIS JACKSON
PEPPER MULHERIN
Southwest Indiana Chamber
Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt LLP
Kyndle Rep./Fine & Hatfield Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
TYNESHA SMITH
AT&T
Vectren
KERRY JACKSON
MICHAEL O’DANIEL
JIM STEPHENS
DR. THOMAS KAZEE
PETE PARADOSSI
D-Patrick, Inc.
Gibson Co. Chamber Rep.
JOHN BRISCOE
Shoe Carnival, Inc.
KATHY BRISCOE
University of Evansville
Evansville Regional Business Committee
YMCA
DR. TOM KOPATICH Posey Co. Committee Rep. MSD of Mt. Vernon
DAN PAROD
TRUDY STOCK
JUDY BUTCHER
FC Tucker Emge Realtors FC Tucker Emge Realtors
Spencer Co. Chamber of Commerce American Electric Power
JOE CASTRALE
SABIC Innovative Plastics
BRAD ELLSWORTH Vectren South
BRANT FLORES
PMG Tree Care & Landscape
KARI FLUEGEL
DT EVANSVILLE - EID
LAURA GOILO
JOSHUA ARMSTRONG
MIKE HEAD
ADAM TRINKEL
JAY HIETT
Marketing & Events Manager
LUKE YAEGER
VICE CHAIR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Posey Co. Committee Rep. Shrode Agency, Inc.
Alcoa – Warrick Operations
Director
VICE CHAIR, ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY
Berry Global
Marketing & Communications Creative Director Events Manager
KEITH MESSMER
RB
First Federal Savings Bank WFIE/Raycom
DARIN LANDER Old National Bank
LUKE LEDER
Posey Co. Committee Rep. Valero Renewables – Mt. Vernon
KRISTA LOCKYEAR Krista Lockyear Law
SHAWN MCCOY
Deaconess Health System
BETH MCFADIN HIGGINS
Posey Co. Committee Rep. McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP
JIM MCMURRAY
Atlas World Group
STACY MCNEILL
Tropicana Evansville
St. Vincent Evansville
BERNARD PETER
DERRICK STEWART
Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
DR. MICHAEL SZAKALY
Warrick Co. Chamber Rep. First Advantage Insurance
Ivy Tech Community College
JENNIFER RAIBLEY
Skanska
DAVE RECTOR
Posey Co. Committee Rep. Warehouse Services, Inc.
KATHY REINKE
Posey Co. Committee Rep. Old National Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Warrick Co. Chamber Rep. Evansville Vanderburgh Co. Bldg Authority Spencer Co. Regional Chamber Rep.
PHILLIP ROBERTS Hilliard Lyons
DR. RON ROCHON
University of Southern Indiana
MICHAEL SCHOPMEYER
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
SCOTT THOMAS AMBER THORN JAKE TUCKER J.D. WILDT
Gibson Co. Rep./Koberstein Rental & Sales
LARRY WILLIAMS
Posey Co. Committee Rep./McKim’s IGA
MAYOR LLOYD WINNECKE City of Evansville
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#Together We Thrive MISSION-FOCUSED, VISION-GUIDED
MISSION: SERVING OUR REGION BY PROMOTING AND PROTECTING BUSINESS VISION: TO MAKE OUR REGION A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE PLACE TO WORK, LIVE AND GROW A BUSINESS
VALUES: LEADERSHIP, DIVERSITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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