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1 October 2016 AUGUST 2018 VISIT THE CHAMBER BOOTHS and RAFFLES The Chamber will have an information booth at the Wicker Park Concert on Thursday, August 2, 7:30-10:30, featuring Dick Diamond & Dusters and the Last Call for Summer event at Main Square Park in Highland. Saturday, August 11, 1-6. Chamber raffles will be available. Volunteers are welcome to join us, call LADIES TEE TIME Tuesday, August 28 10:00 Shotgun Start Wicker Park Cost $85 Multi Chamber Golf Outing includes breakfast snack bag, golf, cart, drinks and lunch, networking and fun. Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Flyer inside or sign up at RIDE THE NIGHT at WICKER PARK Saturday, September 15 6:30 Registration 7:00 Ride Starts Cost: $7 Children under 12 - $5 Prize awarded for the Best Decorated Bike Flyer inside to promote or sign up at: CHEEVER PARK RIBBON CUTTING Handball Court Grand Opening 699 N. Elmer Street, Griffith Saturday, August 4, 10:00 am WELCOME NEW MEMBERS CRUISE PLANNERS Erie Place, Highland Representative: Kali Rasala, kali.rasala@cruiseplanners.com Category: Travel Agency kalirasala.karencruises.com THE BILL & KALI SHOW Erie Place, Highland Representatives: Bill Moran & Kali Rasala billm.moran@gmail.com kalirasala@gmail.com Category: Entertainment billandkalishow.com HIGHLAND ACUPUNCTURE 9501 Indianapolis Blvd., Highland Representative: Tim Schlank, timschlank@yahoo.com.au Category: Acupuncture Clinic highlandacu.org LEGACY FOUNDATION 370 E. 84th Drive, Merrillville Representative: Erica Fizer, efizer@legacyfdn.org Category: non profit organization legacyfdn.org SEAN MICHAELS ENTERTAINMENT/ TEQUILLA RESTAURANTE 3838 W. 141st Avenue, Crown Point Rep: Sean Michaels, sean@seanmichaelsentertainment.com seanmichaelsentertainment.com CHICAGO TITLE RIBBON CUTTING 238 N. Lincoln Highway, Schererville Wednesday, August 15, 4:30-6:30 Network with Crossroads Chamber and HighlandGriffith Chamber Members

2 THANK YOU GOLFERS, SPONSORS, & COMMITTEE for another fun and great outing. Committee Members: Terry Trusgnich, Aide Rentals & Sales II; Joe Starkey, Oak Partners, Inc.; John Bierman, Wicker Park Golf Course; Shawn Graham, Edward Jones; Rich Miller, Spitz & Miller Insurance Agency; Cindy Rivera, North Township Trustee Frank Mrvan; Lori Rose, Edward Jones-Shawn Graham; Sylvia Torbica, United Federal Credit Union and Sue Woodall, Chicago Title; Tammy and Mary. THANK YOU CHAMBER MEMBERS FOR THE GREAT DOOR PRIZES!! Allstate-Adams Insurance Agency Apex Construction & Remodeling Bridges Scoreboard Restaurant Brown Insurance Group Capri s of Schererville Crestview Apartments Edward Jones-Doug Lewis Edward Jones-Shawn Graham First Financial Bank First Midwest Bank Grifflands Optical Growlers on Highway Hartsfield Village Highland Rotary Club Hoosier Highlander James & Sons Jewelers Lakeshore Community Concerts Metro Recycling McColly Real Estate-George Georgeff NWI Symphony/South Shore Arts Oak Partners, Inc. Phantom Fireworks Popa Heating & Cooling Region Signs Regional Federal Credit Union Strack & Van Til Wicker Park Pro Shop Volunteers: Michelle Anderson and Gina Fezler, First Financial Bank; Lisa Batchelder and Cindy Stewart, Oak Partners; Dave Byers, Highland Parks & Recreation; Judi Caddick, Highland Education Foundation; Jennifer Cosenza, Brown Insurance Group, Sue Hynek and Ro Loughmiller, Hartsfield Village; Doug Lewis, Edward Jones; Ethan Lewis, Highland School Student; and Selena Rich, Peoples Bank THANK YOU BRIGHTWOOD COLLEGE CENTER FOR MASSAGE THERAPY For the chair massages! THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING HOLE SPONSORS which provided $25 cash prizes on every hole Aide Rental & Sales II Capri s of Schererville Centier Bank Centsible Heating & Air Conditioning Crestview Apartments Crowel Agency Dining Solutions Diversified Wealth Solutions LLC El Oso Construction EMCOR Hyre Electric First Financial Bank First Merchants Bank Guardian Pest Control Hartsfield Village Homewood Disposal Services Kusiak Construction Metro Recylcing Oak Partners, Inc. Peoples Bank Providence Bank & Trust Regional Federal Credit Union Region Signs Richardson Sales & Service Spitz & Miller Insurance Strack & Van Til Superior Ambulance Tauber Law Offices The Skillman Corporation Tiger Plumbing Toddco, Inc. United Federal Credit Union Visclosky for Congress

3 AUGUST CHAMBER CALENDAR 2 Chamber booth at Wicker Park Concert 7:30-10:30 am, Contact Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 am, Chamber office, contact Chamber booth at Last Call for Summer, Main Square Park, 1:00-6:00 Contact or James & Sons Jewelers Business After Hours Thanks to Michele McDonnell, Cindi Rucinski, John Sunderland providing Chamber Members with great appetizers, networking and shopping. CHAMBER MEMBER HAPPENINGS New Life Christian Reformed Church - Wednesday Night Live - Wed., Aug. 1 and Aug. 8-5:30-7:30 PM Free picnic, activities and dessert. Corner of Ridge and 5th. For more info or info@newlifecrc.com Highland Acupuncture - Be Well NWI! - Sat. Aug 4, 11 AM - 4 PM, 9501 Indianapolis Blvd., Vegan food, chair massage, vendors and more! FREE Faith Church-Highland - Leadership Summit - Thur. Aug 9 & Fri. Aug 10 Checkout WeAreFaith.org/Summit to register. Wicker Memorial Park - Summer Concert Series: Thur. Aug. 2 - Dick Diamond; Aug. 9 - Trippin Billies; Aug. 16 Echoes of Pompeii. Doors open at 6:30, 21 & over $7 NWI Parkinsons - 2nd Annual Open House Party - Fri. Aug PM. Fun, games & dancing Jewett Ave. RSVP by phone to Free will donation. NWI Symphony Orchestra - South Shore Summer Music Festival - Sat., Aug. 4-7:30-10:30, Griffith Central Park, Broad St. FREE, bring a blanket or chairs. Humane Indiana - Summer Camp-Animal Careers - Aug 6-10, $150 per camper th St. Munster. Register online at TCU - Back to School Supply Collection - Collection bins will be available July 16 to Aug 9 at 8615 Wicker Ave, St. John and all area Teachers Credit Union locations. LPL Financial - How Will Social Security Changes Impact Your Retirement? Free Workshop Thur. Aug 9-6-7:30 PM Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St., RSVP to American Legion Post Breakfast Buffet - Sun., Aug 12, 8-11 AM, Corner of Ridge & 2nd St., Highland $6, kids under 5 eat free. Griffith First Christian Church Car Show - Sun. Aug 19, 1:30-5:30 PM, 202 W. Pine St., Griffith $20 entry fee, contact Sean Case or Jen for more information. Griffith Lutheran Church & Youth Group - Bar-B-Q & Car Show - Sun. Aug 26, Picnic at 11 AM until food runs out. Car Show 11 AM - 2 PM 1000 N. Broad St. Griffith 14 Chamber Membership Meeting - Griffith First Christian Church - Please RSVP to Chicago Title Ribbon Cutting, 4:30-6: N. Lincoln Highway, Schererville 16 Chamber Coffee Hour, Grindhouse Café, 8:00 28 Ladies Tee Time - Wicker Park Golf Outing 10 am Shotgun Start, $85, Call AUGUST TOWN EVENTS AND NEWS Griffith Central Market, Central Park, Every Friday, 4-10 pm, Arts & Crafts, Food, Music, Contact Griffith Rock n Rail Fest, August 31 Sept 3 Music, Food, Booths on Broad Street Midweek Music & the Market, Main Square Park, Highland, June 6-August 29 (Off 7/4) Contact or visit highlandparks.org CHAMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Chamber Booth at Last Call for Summer - Aug. 11 Women s Golf Outing, Wicker Park - August 28 Ride the Night at Wicker Park - September 15 Chamber Griffith Pub Crawl - October Chamber Business Expo CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Griffith First Christian Church 202 W. Pine Street, Griffith Speaker: Eric Graf, CN Police Networking 11:30, Meeting/Lunch 12-1 Cost $15 Please RSVP to the Chamber office, info@highlandgriffithchamber.com by Aug. 10

4 2018 HIGHLAND/GRIFFITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Patricia Makarounas, Regional Federal Credit Union Vice President: Shawn Graham, Edward Jones Investments Secretary: Kimberly Blaesing, Tiger Plumbing Treasurer: Joe Koranek, Centier Bank Past President: Susie Pollard, Centsible Heating & Air Conditioning Michelle Anderson, First Financial Bank Amy Conn-Kile, Crestview Apartments Shawn Cornett, Griffith First Christian Church Christie DeHaan, Zamudio Law Professionals Margie Dian, First Financial Bank Bill Leep, Pleasant View Dairy Rich Miller, Spitz & Miller Insurance Agency Robyn Pokropinski, Pokro Brewing Company Cindy Rivera, North Township Trustee Frank Mrvan Joe Starkey, Oak Partners Sylvia Torbica, United Federal Credit Union Sue Woodall, Chicago Title The HighlandGriffith Chamber offers many advertising opportunities: NEWSLETTER: Business Card Ads are $30/month, and must include 3 months or more. Our Newsletter is ed to over 350 Chamber Members each month. FEATURE FRIDAY FLYERS: Send out a flyer for your business, upcoming event or advertised special for $50, and receive a Facebook post from the Chamber promoting your flyer. FFF are ed to over 350 Chamber Members. CHAMBER EVENT CALENDAR: Weekly to Chamber Members announcing Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, Coffee Hour, Membership Meetings and Business Opportunities. CHAMBER MEMBER HAPPENINGS: Weekly to Chamber Members announcing non-profit events or free seminars from Chamber Members. Contact the Chamber at or info@highlandgriffithchamber.com

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6 We cordially invite you to attend our Multi-Chamber hosted Women s Golf Outing and Networking on Registration kicks off at 9:00 am and Tee time is 10:00 am. Enjoy networking after Teeing off with a wine and beer tasting along with lunch. A portion of proceeds from our outing will benefit Northwest Indiana s Habitat for Humanity Women s Build.. indiana-inc-hfhh $85 per golfer or $340 per foursome Included in your registration is a snack bag breakfast, two drink tickets, golf cart, bag drop service, and entry to the networking wine and beer tasting lunch. Registration can be completed online through our Eventbrite page Don t golf, but want to attend our networking? Lunch only spots are available for $25, please register using Eventbrite. Sponsorships are available and start at just $100. For additional information or for any questions please contact your local chamber office, or the Highland Griffith Chamber of Commerce: info@highlandgriffithchamber.com m Phone:

7 company name and logo prominently displayed at the event and in the program company name and logo prominently displayed at the event and in the program company name displayed on the hole and prominently highlighted in the program company name displayed on the hole and prominently highlighted in the program company name displayed on the hole and listed in the program 67 For questions about additional sponsorships opportunities and payment by check please contact the Highland Griffith Chamber Office at m or at Thank you for supporting Women in Business in Northwest Thank you Indiana!

8 RIDE the NIGHT at Wicker Park Saturday, September 15, 2018 Registration: 6:30 PM at the West Pavilion Ride starts at 7:00 PM Cost: $7.00 Adults 5.00 Children (12 & under) Prize awarded for the best decorated bicycle Register at the Chamber office 8536 Kennedy, online at highlandgriffithchamber.com or at Eventbrite For more information contact: 8535 Kennedy Ave