YO U NG P R OFE SSI ON A L S | A DVO C ACY | FA M ILY | COM M U N ITY | P OS EY COU N TY | L ATIN O | DOW NTOW N
2016–17
SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
ANNUAL REPORT NONPROFIT | TRISTATE MANUFACTURING | SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | DIVERSITY | LEGISLATION | VALUE|
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
SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
ANNUAL REPORT #TOGETHERWETHRIVE
A MESSAGE FROM JIM SANDGREN & CHRISTINE KECK September 30, 2017, marked the close of a very successful 12-month period for the Southwest Indiana Chamber. We worked extremely hard as a collaborative force to continue to shape and mold programs and the direction for a bright future for our region. Here are a few of the milestones, achievements and accolades to remember and continue to build upon: LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
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 and our 2017 successes were the result of significant strategic advocacy efforts and partnerships. Wins include: HOUSE BILL 1002 – Increasing road-funding revenue; HOUSE BILL 1004 – Pre-K expands to 20 counties; SENATE BILL 128 – Regional infrastructure improvement projects. In addition, 100% of JPAC candidates won election. Bridgelink committee advocacy efforts drove progress with Environmental Impact Study launched in April 2017 for new bridge connecting Indiana and Kentucky along I-69.
JIM SANDGREN
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE LAUNCH
In March, the Latino Chamber Alliance was launched with the purpose of fostering a supportive community and professional network that encourages collaboration and integration of Latino businesses and employees. The Latino Chamber Alliance has a vision to be a prosperous and vibrant Latino business and workforce community, contributing to a thriving environment in the Southwest Indiana region. SOUTHWEST ISBDC NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
On May 4, the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center was awarded the 2016 Excellence and Innovation Center Award by the US Small Business Administration. ‘E IS FOR EVERYONE’ INITIATIVE
In May the Chamber supported the launch of the “E is for Everyone” initiative along with many other community members. This brand was created to support Evansville’s incredible energy and growth, exciting opportunities and diverse population of citizens. 3 OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
CHRISTINE KECK CHAIR-ELECT
• June 23, Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO, was named the 2017 Executive of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association. • August 17, Kim Howard, Regional Director of Southwest ISBDC, was named the 2017 Indiana Small Business Development Center State Star. • September 14, Abby Maravich, Account Executive, was named one of Evansville Business Journal’s “20 Under 40.“ Your Southwest Indiana Chamber is proud and excited 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 truly believe “together we thrive.”
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LOOKING BACK: FISCAL YEAR MILESTONES FEBRUARY 23, 2017
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ALLIANCE: Shaping Evansville Series: Growth in Evansville
OCTOBER 27, 2016
LUNCH WITH THE MAYOR 306 guests attend
LEGISLATIVE KICK-OFF
OCTOBER 20, 2016
OCTOBER 4, 2016
MANUFACTURERS’ ALLIANCE: Q4 Event: Rules of Engagement: How Local Leaders Build Engaged Organizations 224 guests attend
CFO Peer Group: “Millennials”
LUNCH WITH THE LT. GOVERNOR 247 guests attend
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
FAMILY BUSINESS ALLIANCE: Sibling Dynamics 85 attendees
MARCH 7, 2017
2016 ELECTION 8 of 8 JPAC-endorsed candidates win 2016 election
OCTOBER 26, 2016
DIVERSE BUSINESS ALLIANCE: Southwest Business Connection
SIGNATURE CHAMBER EVENTS
SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
MARCH 23, 2017
LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE Launch Dinner
DAY AT THE STATEHOUSE
NOVEMBER 14, 2016 NOVEMBER 8, 2016
APRIL 12, 2017
MANUFACTURERS’ ALLIANCE: Q2 Event “Bridging Education and Career Success”
MARCH 10, 2017
JANUARY 13, 2017
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ALLIANCE: Career Connect
MARCH 14, 2017
MANUFACTURERS’ ALLIANCE:
MARCH 11, 2017
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LUNCHEON
POSEY COUNTY ALLIANCE: Meet Your Legislators: Poseyville
206 guests attend FEBRUARY 24, 2017
APRIL 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY UNDERWAY I-69 BRIDGELINK APRIL 5, 2017
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ATHENA AWARD
452 guests celebrate 26 years of honoring female leaders through our annual ATHENA Award® by recognizing Jan Daviess as the 2017 recipient
POSEY COUNTY ALLIANCE: Report to the Posey County Business Community
APRIL 26, 2017
HOUSE BILL 1004 PRE-K EDUCATION Signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
2017 ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ALLIANCE: Personal Finance Lunch + Learn
MAY 2017
APRIL 20, 2017
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 2017 United Leasing & Finance Championship
An evening of celebrating a year’s worth of big wins, impressive milestones, and booming businesses.
MAY 18, 2017
DIVERSE BUSINESS ALLIANCE: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Workshop EVANSVILLE’S ‘E IS FOR EVERYONE’ LAUNCHES
MAY 8, 2017
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
JUNE 5, 2017
LUNCH WITH THE GOVERNOR 425 guests attend Lunch with the Governor
COMMERCE GOLF CLASSIC
84 guests participate in 15th annual Golf Classic for Cultivating Commerce
APRIL 21, 2017
SENATE BILL 310 LAND BANK FUNDING Signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb APRIL 27, 2017
APRIL 28, 2017
SENATE BILL 128 REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT Signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb
MAY 17, 2017
LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE: Food Safety and Restaurant Regulations
FEDERAL FOCUS: Transportation & Trade
LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE: Commercial Lending Workshop
FAMILY BUSINESS ALLIANCE 100 guests attend Stories from the Field
AUGUST 10, 2017
AUGUST 28, 2017 MANUFACTURERS’ YOUNG WORKPLACE ALLIANCE: PROFESSIONALS DIVERSE & CFO Peer Group: ALLIANCE: Topic – Jasper Engines How to Serve on a Board INCLUSION GROUP MEETING Lunch + Learn
MAY 18, 2017
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE: Latinos and friends Professional Networking Event
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
KEEP IT LOCAL! 80-Page Chamber Directory distributed to 75,000 households across the region.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
AUGUST 10, 2017
HR LEADERS GROUP MEETING DIVERSE BUSINESS ALLIANCE: Nearly 100 guests attend the Southern Indiana Business Conference
ECOMONIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PETITION REQUIRMENTS MET
AUGUST 23, 2017
JULY 18, 2017
JUNE 16 2017
MAY 6, 2017
POSEY COUNTY ALLIANCE: Water Street Wine Fest
HOUSE BILL 1002 ROAD FUNDING Signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb
AUGUST 10, 2017
MANUFACTURERS’ ALLIANCE: CFO Peer Group: Today’s Workforce – The True Cost of Talent
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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 1,500 members who stand by our side as we advance Southwest Indiana as a globally competitive place to live, work and grow a business. SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
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TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
2016-17
1,518
APPROXIMATELY
4000 PARTICIPANTS
AT CNN MEETINGS
CHAMBER NETWORKING NEWS
2016-17
142
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ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY We’re 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. SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
1256 ATTENDEES TOTAL FOR 2016-17 ADVOCACY EVENTS
100
FOR 2016-17 ADVOCACY EVENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY UNDERWAY
VICTORY!
100%
OF JPAC ENDORSED
CANDIDATES
LEGISLATIVE WINS IN 2017 HOUSE BILL 1002 HOUSE BILL 1004
SENATE BILL 310 SENATE BILL 128
IN 2017:
WIN ELECTION
HOUSE BILL 1002: Increases road-funding revenue by $617 million in FY 2018 for Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and local governments. HOUSE BILL 1004: Pre-K expands to 20 counties, funding doubles for pilot program / SENATE BILL 310: Allows a county fiscal body to adopt an ordinance authorizing a deduction for property transferred from a land bank / SENATE BILL 128: Regional infrastructure improvement projects By 2024, this legislation will generate $1.2 billion in new revenue for the state and locals ($896 million for INDOT & $340 million for locals) /
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COMMUNITY & DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT A thriving region creates increased opportunities for all our members and the broader community as well. Southwest Indiana Chamber volunteers and staff work tirelessly to invigorate our core, creating a downtown that serves as “everybody’s neighborhood.” Through our Downtown Alliance we encourage investment in our core, foster a spirit of collaboration among stakeholders, and lead efforts to build awareness of downtown’s role in the region. SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
TOTAL REACH: 666,998 TOTAL ORGANIC IMPRESSIONS: 573,322
2017 GROWTH IN DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE
13 14
BUSINESSES HAVE OPENED DOWNTOWN
BUSINESSES HAVE EXPANDED DOWNTOWN
5 6 2
INCLUDING:
EATERIES
COFFEE HOUSES
RETAILERS
KEEP IT LOCAL!
24.8% INCREASE FACEBOOK.COM/EVANSVILLEDOWNTOWNALLIANCE
ONE QUARTER
BILLION$
IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
414UNITS HOUSING
COMPLETED, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, OR IN THE PIPELINE INCLUDING THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL
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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. SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
37 $12.1 SOUTHWEST
254
173
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1000+ TRI-STATE MANUFACTURERS’ ALLIANCE
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE
230
ATTEND THE LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE
LAUNCH EVENT
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BRAND AWARENESS & ENGAGEMENT Supporting 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, 2017, event registration topped 10,000; 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. SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
CHAMBER EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD CHRISTY GILLENWATER INDIANA CHAMBER EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION
CLASS OF 2017 EBJ 20 UNDER 40
ABBY MARAVICH ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
26 10,000+
12% REACH MORE THAN
250,000 2017 ISBDC “STATE STAR” KIM HOWARD REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTHWEST ISBDC
OVER 2016-17
PARTNER SUPPORTER OF
INITIATIVE LAUNCHED BY THE COMMUNITY IN MAY 2017
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FINANCIALS & OPERATIONS The Southwest Indiana Chamber thrives through responsible financial management and streamlined operations. With support from more than 1,500 members, we deliver unmatched programming, host exceptional events, launch new member-focused initiatives and advocate on behalf of the regional business community. SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
2016-17
$1,986,710
2015-16
$1,829,300
18%
2014-15
$1,718,328 45%
2013-14
$1,577,222
21%
2012-13
$1,343,746 $0
15% 1.0 M
1.3 M
1.5 M
2016-17 ANNUAL REPORT | FINANCIALS & OPERATIONS
1.7 M
1.9 M
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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). SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
MORE THAN 150 NONPROFITS ENGAGED MORE THAN 230 ATTENDEES AT LATINO CHAMBER ALLIANCE LAUNCH EVENT PARTNER WITH ISBDC TO CREATE CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP AND MINORITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
MORE THAN 100 ATTENDEES AT WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING EVENTS
LAUNCHED CEO ROUNDTABLE AND INTRODUCED “AFTER HOURS” NETWORKING MORE THAN 1,000 ENGAGED MEMBERS
MORE THAN 2,000 ATTENDEES AT DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE EVENTS
ENDORSED 8 OF 8 WINNING CANDIDATES IN CITY ELECTION
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MORE THAN 400 ATTENDEES AT WATER STREET WINE FEST
MORE THAN 1,000 ENGAGED REGISTRANTS FOR QUARTERLY EVENTS
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CHAMBER STAFF ELLEN KNAPP
PATRICIA CRON
MATT LUNDBERG
VICKI SCHMITT
Vice President & COO
Membership Coordinator
Member Engagement Manager
Executive Assistant
JULIE FOLZ
ABBY MARAVICH
KACINA SHANE
Chief Communications & Engagement Officer
Business Advisor, Southwest ISBDC
Account Executive
Administrative Coordinator
MEGAN ALVAREZ
JUSTIN GROENERT
ASHLEY MURRAY
Inclusion Coordinator
Director of Public Policy & Government Relations
Director of Events
JOSHUA ARMSTRONG
KARINA HAMPTON
TIM HAYDEN
CHANDA RAMSEY
Office Coordinator, Southwest ISBDC
Marketing & Communications Creative Director
DOUG CLAYBOURN
KIM HOWARD
PETE SABELLA
Business Advisor, Southwest ISBDC
Regional Director, Southwest ISBDC
Business Advisor, Southwest ISBDC
Downtown Alliance Director
REBECCA STRAUB Posey County Director
2016-17 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
TREASURER
Old National Bank
BKD, LLP
JIM SANDGREN CHAIR -ELECT
CHRISTINE KECK
Vectren/Energy Systems Group IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
JEFF MULZER
Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. SECRETARY
GLEN DUNKERSON Atlas World Group
SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
KEITH MESSMER VICE CHAIR, ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY
LUKE YAEGER
Commerce Bank VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JEFFREY JUSTICE Hafer PSC
VICE CHAIR, SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ADRIAN BROOKS
JOHN LAMB
Memorial Community Development Corp.
German American Bank
MARCO DELUCIO
VICE CHAIR, BRAND AWARENESS
DOUG JOEST
Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
BRAD ELLSWORTH
Evansville Regional Airport
Vectren Corp.
VICE CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
BETH McFADIN HIGGINS
AlphaGraphics Evansville
GEORGE MORGAN
LISA SLADE
VICE CHAIR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CONNIE WELLMEYER
PRESIDENT & CEO
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
Southwest Indiana Chamber
CHRISTY GILLENWATER
McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP CountryMark Cooperative, LLP
MIKE SCHOPMEYER Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
2016-17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FRANK BAGALA
MATT HINES
MICHAEL O’DANIEL
MAYOR LLOYD WINNECKE
SABIC
BWX Technologies
D-Patirck, Inc.
City of Evansville
CURT BEGLE
MICHELLE HUDSON
PETE PARADOSSI
TRACY ZELLER
Berry Global
Shrode Agency, Inc.
Evansville Regional Business Committee
Tracy Zeller Enterprises, Inc.
STEVE BENNETT
CHRIS JACKSON
DR. RONALD ROCHON
CSB State Bank
Woodward Commercial Realty, Inc.
University of Southern Indiana
JEFF BORIS
W. KERRY JACKSON
JOHN ROHLMAN
Alcoa - Warrick Operations
Shoe Carnival, Inc.
Warehouse Services, Inc.
KATHY BRISCOE
DR. THOMAS KAZEE
LAURA SCOTT
FC Tucker Emge
University of Evansville
Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt LLP
JUDY BUTCHER
DR. TOM KOPATICH
DR. DAVID SMITH
American Electric Power | Rockport
MSD of Mt. Vernon
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
JOSEPH CASTRALE
LUKE LEDER
TRUDY STOCK
SABIC Innovative Plastics
Valero Renewables - Mt. Vernon
Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
KYLE DODD
KRISTA LOCKYEAR
SCOTT THOMAS
Banterra Bank
Krista Lockyear Law
Skanska
BO DRAKE
TYNESHA McGLOWN
JAKE TUCKER
Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest
Vectren Corporation
Old National Bank
BILL GILLENWATER
STACY McNEILL
ALFONSO VIDAL
BMG, Inc.
Tropicana Evansville
Vidal Plastics, LLC
LAURA GOILO
BRAD MUEHLBAUER
LINDA WHITE
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Koch Air, LLC
Deaconess Health System
DWIGHT HAMILTON
PEPPER MULHERIN
LARRY WILLIAMS
Fifth Third Bank
AT&T
McKim’s IGA
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SIGNATURE PARTNERS
PIVOTAL PARTNERS
ELITE PARTNERS
SOUTHWEST INDIANA CHAMBER
of local community members and business SIGNATURE EVENTS Thousands leaders attended our 2016 - 2017 Signature Events.
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