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WARREN AREA CHAMBER MEETING

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Lunch provided by Golfo di Napoli

 

 

Introduction of Chamber members and guests

Minutes of Previous Meeting and Treasurer’s Report approved

Spotlight Business

  • Historic WarrenHistoric Warren supports community and economic development in downtown Warren. They are a member of Indiana Main Street Historic Places registry as of May 2022. Mural on the Napa Building will be completed this week and murals in Warren on are the Indiana Mural Trail Map. 11th Annual Holiday Walk and Festival of Trees will be held on Friday, November 18th at 5 pm. Entry forms are available and due on October 17th.
  • Bippus State Bank – The bank has been open for 6 years and still growing. They have a mortgage originator and are able to do agriculture loans. Employees loved being involved in the community.  

New Business

  • Budget 2023 – Budget was proposed for 2023 and will be voted on next month.   
  • Nominating Committee – 3 board seats are up for re-election. Leah Pursley will not be running for 2nd board position or filling the secretary position next year. Please send email to any Chamber Board Member if interested.

Old Business

  • Bylaws –Updates and changes made and bylaws passed by members.
  • Scarecrow Festival – Festival is scheduled for October 28th from 6-8 pm with rain date scheduled for October 29th. Hoping for more participants for scarecrows and chili cook off. Bippus will be taking over next year.  

    Updates:

  • Downtown Park – Working on booking bands for 2023 Final Friday Concert Series.
  • HC Visitors’ Bureau – Visitor guides are done and available. Currently working on updating website.
  • HC Community Foundation –3 applications were received for the Hometown Grant.
  • HC Council and Commissioner – Working on wrapping up budget. Working on rolling out housing project as well as a jail transition program and teen suicide prevention program.
  • HCCSC – Added more front line staff. Proving counseling for students coming from homes with drug problems.
  • SSF – Working on next year, next meeting Tuesday 6:30 pm at KBC.
  • Taste of Warren – Planning for event is underway. Scheduled for March 4th.

2021 Positions:

President – Terry Miller

Vice President – Cheryl Deweese

2nd Vice President – Tammy Zehner

Secretary – Leah Pursley

Treasurer – Patti Bustos

Terms:

Rose Broyles 2022-2024 – 1st Term

Cheryl Deweese 2021-2023 – 2nd Term

Jeremy Rufener 2021-2023 – 2nd Term

Patti Bustos 2022-2024 – 2nd Term

Leah Pursley 2020-2022 – 1st Term

Terry Miller 2020-2022 – 1st Term

Kevin Jackson 2020-2022 – 1st Term

Krysta Fornal 2022-2024 – 1st Term

Tammy Zehner 2022-2024 – 1st Term