Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | Warren Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Lunch provided by Wagon Wheel

Introduction of chamber members and guests

Minutes of Previous Meeting and Treasurer’s Report approved at Chamber Board Meeting

Spotlight Business/Speakers:

AFLAC – Aflac out of Fort Wayne discussed their supplemental insurance and benefits that are offered to small businesses.

New Business

Scarecrow Festival– Krysta and Kari will be heading the festival again this year.

Old Business

HU Work Day– Work day is August 28^th, let Jeremy know if you have any projects.

Updates:

Downtown Park – July 30^th will be the Bulldogs concert. WAMA had a service at the park and over 100 people attended.
HC Community Foundation – Fall grants start soon.
HC Council or Commissioner – Jail is scheduled to be finished end of year and there will be new programs and community corrections for inmates.
United Way – Kindercamp is starting soon and there has been a large number of kids sign up this year. Exciting program coming up with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Program.
Warren Town Council – Looking into new housing options in Warren.
Historic Warren – DNR is looking into boat/kayak launch in Warren – may take a few years.
SSF – Cheryl noted there was a huge turnout and even had to turn people away at the fireworks and Melinda stated there was a great turnout and large ticket sale (79) for the Samuel Jones Breakfast.
Taste of Warren – Scheduled for September 18.
Chamber Gift Certificates – Located at Bippus. Used to promote shopping in Warren. Available in $5 increments.
NOTES:
- Studio 7 nineteen is open 11-8 daily now

2021 Positions:

President – Jeremy Rufener

Vice President – Terry Miller

2^nd Vice President – Cheryl Deweese

Secretary – Leah Pursley

Treasurer – Patti Bustos

Terms:

Rose Broyles 2021-2023 – 1^st Term

Cheryl Deweese 2021-2023 – 2^nd Term

Jeremy Rufener 2021-2023 – 2^nd Term

Josh Heim 2019-2021 – 2^nd Term

Jeff Souder 2019-2021 – 2^nd Term

Patti Bustos 2019-2021 – 1^st Term

Leah Pursley 2020-2022 – 1^st Term

Terry Miller 2020-2022 – 1^st Term

Kevin Jackson 2020-2022 – 1^st Term