The Elwood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the annual HOMETOWN HERO BANNER PROGRAM, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Indiana National Guard who hail from Elwood, Indiana.
HOMETOWN HERO BANNERS are a wonderful way to honor the city’s local military heroes. The banners measure 18”by 48” and are printed on durable, outdoor vinyl. They are mounted on light poles throughout Elwood’s downtown areas and remain on display from Memorial Day through Veterans Day, after which the banners will be retired and returned to their sponsors.
Orders will be accepted through April 14. The fee is $100 per banner, OR $90 for current Chamber members. (Please note that the renewal of previous years’ banners is no longer available.)
Order forms can be downloaded (via button below), completed electronically and emailed with your Hero’s photo (high-quality JPEGs preferred) to elwoodchambermanager@gmail.com; OR applications can be printed out, completed by hand, and mailed or dropped off with your Hero’s photograph to the Chamber office, located at 108 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036.
Payment may be submitted by check payable to ELWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Or, to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber office at (765) 552-0180; or to pay via PayPal, please visit the Chamber’s PayPal page, click “Send,” and follow the prompts.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IS 3:00 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023.
A special dedication program will be held at Callaway Park in late June to recognize the veterans honored this year. After the banners are retired in November, they will be returned to their sponsors as a cherished keepsake.
HOMETOWN HERO BANNERS are a wonderful way to honor the city’s local military heroes. The banners measure 18”by 48” and are printed on durable, outdoor vinyl. They are mounted on light poles throughout Elwood’s downtown areas and remain on display from Memorial Day through Veterans Day, after which the banners will be retired and returned to their sponsors.
Orders will be accepted through April 14. The fee is $100 per banner, OR $90 for current Chamber members. (Please note that the renewal of previous years’ banners is no longer available.)
Order forms can be downloaded (via button below), completed electronically and emailed with your Hero’s photo (high-quality JPEGs preferred) to elwoodchambermanager@gmail.com; OR applications can be printed out, completed by hand, and mailed or dropped off with your Hero’s photograph to the Chamber office, located at 108 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036.
Payment may be submitted by check payable to ELWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Or, to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber office at (765) 552-0180; or to pay via PayPal, please visit the Chamber’s PayPal page, click “Send,” and follow the prompts.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT IS 3:00 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023.
A special dedication program will be held at Callaway Park in late June to recognize the veterans honored this year. After the banners are retired in November, they will be returned to their sponsors as a cherished keepsake.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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PLATINUM LEVEL - $2,500
Stage Sponsor (Name and Logo on Banner at Stage) Sponsor of Major Event (Parade, Friday, or Saturday Entertainment) Complimentary Exhibitor Booth Sponsor Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events Sponsor Name and Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GF Website Sponsor Name and Logo on Event Bags Sponsor and Logo on Banner at Entrances of Festival Sponsor Name and Logo listed on all Email and Marketing Materials Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter gold level, $1,500
Stage Sponsor (Name and Logo on Banner at Stage) Sponsor of Major Event (Parade, Friday, or Saturday Entertainment) Complimentary Exhibitor Booth Sponsor Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events Sponsor Name and Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GF Website Sponsor Name and Logo on Event Bags Sponsor and Logo on Banner at Entrances of Festival Sponsor Name and Logo listed on all Email and Marketing Materials Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter silver level - $1,000
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events Name and Logo Sponsor Page of GF Website Sponsor Name and Logo on Event Bags Sponsor and Logo on Banner at Entrances of Festival Sponsor Name and Logo listed on all Email and Marketing Materials Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter Bronze Level - $500
Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events Name and Logo Sponsor Page of GF website Sponsor Name on Event Bags Sponsor Name listed on all Email and Marketing Materials Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter Partner Level - $250
Name listed on Schedule of Events Name listed on Sponsor Page of GF Website Sponsor Name listed on all Email and Marketing Materials Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter Friends of Glass Festival - $50
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RSVP with DINNER SELECTIONS by OCTOBER 28
By phone: (765) 552-0180
Or by email: elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com
By phone: (765) 552-0180
Or by email: elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com
NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR
2022 HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM
2022 HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM
Order forms can be downloaded, completed electronically and emailed with the hero’s JPEG to elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com; or they can be printed out, completed by hand, and mailed or dropped off with the Hero’s photograph to the Chamber office, located at 108 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036.
Payment may be submitted by check payable to ELWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Or, to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber office at (765) 552-0180; or to pay via PayPal, please visit the Chamber’s PayPal page, click “Send,” and follow the prompts.
To ensure that Hometown Hero banners are ready for display by July 4, 2022, the Chamber must receive the above information and payment by May 31. For more information, please call the Chamber at (765) 552-0180.
Payment may be submitted by check payable to ELWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Or, to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber office at (765) 552-0180; or to pay via PayPal, please visit the Chamber’s PayPal page, click “Send,” and follow the prompts.
To ensure that Hometown Hero banners are ready for display by July 4, 2022, the Chamber must receive the above information and payment by May 31. For more information, please call the Chamber at (765) 552-0180.
To sponsor a HOMETOWN HERO BANNER, please use the order form to submit the following information to the Elwood Chamber:
- Sponsor’s name, address, and telephone
- Name of Hometown Hero to be honored
- The Hometown Hero’s branch of service and rank
- A high-quality photograph of the Hometown Hero in uniform (head shots a minimum size of 8x10 inches work best). Photos will be scanned and returned to the sponsor. Or, banner sponsor may submit their Hero’s photo as a JPEG. Please note that electronic images work best if they are at least 5 inches wide or deep, with a minimum 150 dpi.
The Chamber Welcomes New Director, Stacy Blake
The Elwood Chamber Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of its new executive director, Stacy Blake, who assumed the position effective June 6.
Stacy, an Elwood native, has worked in sales, marketing, and development for more than a decade. She brings her extensive communications, marketing, management, and leadership skills to the Chamber.
“I’m enormously excited to be back in Elwood,” she said, “as well as to have the opportunity to contribute to my hometown’s legacy and vision for growth through the important work of the Elwood Chamber.”
Stacy stepped into her new Chamber position on Monday, June 6. As she becomes acquainted with Elwood’s business sector, she will be getting out of the office to meet with community businesses and organizations to better understand the Chamber’s role in their lives and the entire city.
A 1988 Elwood High School graduate, Stacy is the mother of three grown children — Brandon, Chase, and Madyson, five grandchildren, and one more expected in January 2023.
Stacy looks forward to hearing from members of the community with their ideas and welcomes their calls. She can be reached at the Chamber at (765) 552-0180 and elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com.
The Elwood Chamber Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of its new executive director, Stacy Blake, who assumed the position effective June 6.
Stacy, an Elwood native, has worked in sales, marketing, and development for more than a decade. She brings her extensive communications, marketing, management, and leadership skills to the Chamber.
“I’m enormously excited to be back in Elwood,” she said, “as well as to have the opportunity to contribute to my hometown’s legacy and vision for growth through the important work of the Elwood Chamber.”
Stacy stepped into her new Chamber position on Monday, June 6. As she becomes acquainted with Elwood’s business sector, she will be getting out of the office to meet with community businesses and organizations to better understand the Chamber’s role in their lives and the entire city.
A 1988 Elwood High School graduate, Stacy is the mother of three grown children — Brandon, Chase, and Madyson, five grandchildren, and one more expected in January 2023.
Stacy looks forward to hearing from members of the community with their ideas and welcomes their calls. She can be reached at the Chamber at (765) 552-0180 and elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com.
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Seeking Executive Director, Elwood Chamber of Commerce
Position Overview
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce seeks a talented and dynamic professional to support and direct current programs and events, as well as grow new and emerging projects that communicate our mission and impact within the community. This position requires a fast-paced, results-based environment. The Elwood Chamber of Commerce is looking for a director with an eye for detail, community loyalty, resourcefulness, and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities:
Please email resume with cover letter to elwoodchamber108@gmail.com.
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce seeks a talented and dynamic professional to support and direct current programs and events, as well as grow new and emerging projects that communicate our mission and impact within the community. This position requires a fast-paced, results-based environment. The Elwood Chamber of Commerce is looking for a director with an eye for detail, community loyalty, resourcefulness, and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities:
- Direct all current events of the Chamber: Home Health and Garden Show, Golf Outing, Glass Festival, Chili Cook Off and Annual Dinner.
- Create new and exciting events for our community and well being of business and community growth in the community.
- Develop social media content
- Grow membership and the benefits of membership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Experience in using digital communications
- Exceptional project management skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to write and speak with clarity
- Creativity, curiosity, and the instinct to approach projects
- Resourcefulness and strong decision-making capabilities
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Comfort and ease in interacting with a wide array of personalities
- Poise and excellent customer service
- Ability to create marketing tools for Chamber events
Please email resume with cover letter to elwoodchamber108@gmail.com.
Other membership benefits include:
- Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner (tickets offered at discount)
- Bi-monthly Chamber “HeartBeat” newsletter
- Business advocacy
- Business after-hours events
- Business and organization referrals -
The Elwood Chamber frequently receives calls from individuals asking for business or organization referrals. Because our staff always recommends our members, a Chamber membership is an excellent way to increase positive exposure for your business or organization. - C.A.R.E.S. (Community Alliance Reaching & Engaging through Service) meetings -
The Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Elwood, holds monthly C.A.R.E.S. meetings from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. the last Tuesday each month, allowing community leaders and business owners to come together, promote their business, and give updates. Meetings are held at various locations. - Discounts on exhibit space at Chamber-sponsored events
- Madison County Visitors Bureau member affiliation
- Mayor & Merchants meetings -
Meetings are held quarterly at various locations throughout the uptown area. The hour-long meetings provide local business owners the opportunity to announce what's happening, to ask questions, express concerns, and exchange ideas. Mayor Todd Jones will update business owners about what's taking place in the city, potential new business for Elwood, and upcoming events. All business owners are encouraged to attend and participate. - Membership decal to display in member's window
- Networking
- Publicity and exposure
- Ribbon cuttings
- Social media promotions
- Use of Elwood Chamber logo to display on member's website and other communication materials
- Associate memberships for Chamber member employees
Holding an Elwood Chamber of Commerce membership is a prestigious distinction. Chamber members enjoy a connection - to one another, to city government, and to the community. As a member of the Chamber, you gain a powerful voice that influences the important issues affecting Elwood’s growth and standing.
The Chamber provides its members numerous business-to-business opportunities for networking. It also frequently refers its members to local and out-of-town individuals and businesses that contact us in search of reliable local businesses. As a member of the Elwood Chamber of Commerce, you will be listed in the Chamber’s online directory, have opportunities to sponsor our annual events and special promotions, and enjoy complimentary publicity via the Chamber’s social media outlets.
The Chamber provides its members numerous business-to-business opportunities for networking. It also frequently refers its members to local and out-of-town individuals and businesses that contact us in search of reliable local businesses. As a member of the Elwood Chamber of Commerce, you will be listed in the Chamber’s online directory, have opportunities to sponsor our annual events and special promotions, and enjoy complimentary publicity via the Chamber’s social media outlets.
Business
Basic Membership, $150 + $3.30 per employee
(Dues are capped at $1,500)
Public Utilities
Basic membership, $150 + 5 cents per hook-up, service, or meters
(Dues capped at $1,500)
Civic (Organizations and Individuals)
Individual, $35 (Retirees eligible for $5 discount)
Family, $45
Civic and ReligIous Organizations, $70
Basic Membership, $150 + $3.30 per employee
(Dues are capped at $1,500)
Public Utilities
Basic membership, $150 + 5 cents per hook-up, service, or meters
(Dues capped at $1,500)
Civic (Organizations and Individuals)
Individual, $35 (Retirees eligible for $5 discount)
Family, $45
Civic and ReligIous Organizations, $70
Occupants of the Chamber Center Building
Throughout Elwood History
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1893 - B.F. Little, M.D. 1896 - G.W. Bunch, Dentist 1905 - Smith Hardware 1905 - Minnie Mitchell, Optician 1906 - Elwood Buggy & Implement Co. 1910 - J.T. Royse Furniture Store 1911 - Central Hardware 1925 - Harnden Photography Studio 1969 - Taff & Baker Furniture 1969 - Western Auto 1970 - Wayne Wimmer, Attorney 1987 - Elwood Chamber of Commerce |
Job Opportunity
PROGRESSIVE PLASTICS, an Elwood manufacturing company since 2004, continues to grow, and they are looking for good people to join their production and quality assurance teams. They will be attending the Elwood Home, Health, and Garden Show on Saturday, May 15th, accepting job applications and offering signing bonuses. Or visit their website, www.progressive-plastics.net and submit your job application. Be a part of a thriving Elwood business.
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NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE 2021 HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM
The Elwood Chamber, in partnership with the City of Elwood, is pleased to announce the 2021 HOMETOWN HERO BANNER PROGRAM, honoring past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Indiana National Guard, who hail from Elwood, Indiana.
A limited edition of banners measuring 18x48-inches and digitally printed on outdoor vinyl will be available for a sponsorship fee of $75 per banner. Each will bear the Hometown Hero’s name, branch of service, rank, and photograph as provided by the sponsor.
Your banner(s) will remain on display on a light pole in Elwood’s downtown area for one year beginning July 4, 2021. Location of banners cannot be guaranteed and may be alternated during the year. When the banners are taken down July 1, 2022, they will be given to their sponsors as a keepsake. However, the sponsor may opt to renew their banner by completing a 2022 form and submitting their $35 renewal payment.
A limited edition of banners measuring 18x48-inches and digitally printed on outdoor vinyl will be available for a sponsorship fee of $75 per banner. Each will bear the Hometown Hero’s name, branch of service, rank, and photograph as provided by the sponsor.
Your banner(s) will remain on display on a light pole in Elwood’s downtown area for one year beginning July 4, 2021. Location of banners cannot be guaranteed and may be alternated during the year. When the banners are taken down July 1, 2022, they will be given to their sponsors as a keepsake. However, the sponsor may opt to renew their banner by completing a 2022 form and submitting their $35 renewal payment.
To sponsor a Hometown Hero banner, please use the order form to submit the following information to the Elwood Chamber:
To pay by check ($75 x each Hometown Hero banner), make check payable to ELWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Or, to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber office at (765) 552-0180 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and speak with Marcy or Janis.
To ensure that banners are ready for display by July 4th, the Chamber must receive the above information by June 1.
For more information, please call the Chamber at (765) 552-0180.
- Sponsor’s name, address, and telephone
- Name of Hometown Hero to be honored
- The Hometown Hero’s branch of service and rank
- A high-quality photograph of the Hometown Hero in uniform (headshots work best at minimum size of 8x10 inches). If submitted electronically, please scan original photo as an 8x10-inch JPEG at 300 dpi.
To pay by check ($75 x each Hometown Hero banner), make check payable to ELWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Or, to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber office at (765) 552-0180 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and speak with Marcy or Janis.
To ensure that banners are ready for display by July 4th, the Chamber must receive the above information by June 1.
For more information, please call the Chamber at (765) 552-0180.
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THE CHAMBER HAS YOU COVERED
The Chamber has face masks, bearing an Elwood graphic, available for purchase for $10 each. All are made locally. To make a purchase, please stop by the Chamber office between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. M-F. For more information, call the Chamber (765) 552-0180 |
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If you have been looking for innovative ways to promote yourself, your business, or your organization, the Elwood Chamber has the answer. Elwood’s annual Home, Health, & Garden Show provides an inexpensive way to increase your exposure to prospective customers and potentially boost business revenue. This forum offers vendors the perfect opportunity to connect in person with potential customers, while promoting their products and services. The one-day event showcases the very best Elwood and surrounding communities have to offer in home, health, and garden-related products and services.
An array of special activities – including the Kiwanis’ pancake breakfast, the Lion’s Club’s pork chop luncheon, workshops, drawings, and musical entertainment – is offered throughout the day.
The annual event occupies the gym at the Elwood Intermediate School. Vendors receive a 10×10-foot booth space, a 6-foot table and two chairs, a hospitality area, a goody bag. and their business or organization’s name listed in the publicity materials.
The current year’s Exhibitor Application outlines costs, availability of electricity, show times, set-up, tear-down, clean-up, and deadlines for submission of application and payment. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 552-0180 or elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com.
An array of special activities – including the Kiwanis’ pancake breakfast, the Lion’s Club’s pork chop luncheon, workshops, drawings, and musical entertainment – is offered throughout the day.
The annual event occupies the gym at the Elwood Intermediate School. Vendors receive a 10×10-foot booth space, a 6-foot table and two chairs, a hospitality area, a goody bag. and their business or organization’s name listed in the publicity materials.
The current year’s Exhibitor Application outlines costs, availability of electricity, show times, set-up, tear-down, clean-up, and deadlines for submission of application and payment. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 552-0180 or elwoodchamberdirector@gmail.com.
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Platinum Level - $2,500
Stage Sponsor (Name and Logo on Banner at Stage)
Sponsor of Major Event (Parade, Friday, or Saturday Entertainment)
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth
Sponsor Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events
Sponsor Name and Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GF Website
Sponsor Name and Logo on Event Bags
Sponsor and Logo on Banner at Entrances of Festival
Sponsor Name and Logo listed on all Email and Marketing Materials
Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements
Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast
Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter
Gold Level - $1,500
Sponsor of Major Event (Parade, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Entertainment)
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth
Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events
Name and Logo listed on Sponsor Page of GF website
Sponsor Name and Logo on Event Bags
Sponsor and Logo on Banner at Entrances of Festival
Sponsor Name and Logo listed on all Email and Marketing Materials
Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements
Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast
Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter
Silver Level - $1,000
Complimentary Exhibitor Booth
Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events
Name and Logo Sponsor Page of GF Website
Sponsor Name and Logo on Event Bags
Sponsor and Logo on Banner at Entrances of Festival
Sponsor Name and Logo listed on all Email and Marketing Materials
Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements
Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast
Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter
Bronze Level - $500
Name and Logo listed on Schedule of Events
Name and Logo Sponsor Page of GF website
Sponsor Name on Event Bags
Sponsor Name listed on all Email and Marketing Materials
Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements
Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast
Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter
Partner Level - $250
Name listed on Schedule of Events
Name listed on Sponsor Page of GF Website
Sponsor Name listed on all Email and Marketing Materials
Sponsor Name included in Festival Announcements
Sponsor Listed on Social Media Blast
Sponsor Listed in Chamber Newsletter
Friends of Glass Festival - $50
Name listed on Schedule of Events