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LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is making a difference in our community! After many years of involvement with the Kosciusko Chamber, as an Ambassador and Public Policy member, I was pleased to join the Board of Directors and more recently it has been my honor to serve as the 2022 Board Chair. It was a busy and productive year for the Chamber and the Chamber Board. We have worked towards the goal of making Kosciusko County the best place in the state to live, work, and play by supporting a vibrant business community and partnering with our elected officials. I am proud of the way the Chamber supports our members and brings Kosciusko County’s business community together. This resulted in the addition of 107 new member businesses in 2022 which is a new annual record and nearing a total of 600 members! The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is making a difference in our community! After many years of involvement with the Kosciusko Chamber, as an Ambassador and Public Policy member, I was pleased to join the Board of Directors and more recently it has been my honor to serve as the 2022 Board Chair. It was a busy and productive year for the Chamber and the Chamber Board. We have worked towards the goal of making Kosciusko County the best place in the state to live, work, and play by supporting a vibrant business community and partnering with our elected officials. I am proud of the way the Chamber supports our members and brings Kosciusko County’s business community together. This resulted in the addition of 107 new member businesses in 2022 which is a new annual record and nearing a total of 600 members! The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is making a difference in our community! After many years of involvement with the Kosciusko Chamber, as an Ambassador and Public Policy member, I was pleased to join the Board of Directors and more recently it has been my honor to serve as the 2022 Board Chair. It was a busy and productive year for the Chamber and the Chamber Board. We have worked towards the goal of making Kosciusko County the best place in the state to live, work, and play by supporting a vibrant business community and partnering with our elected officials. I am proud of the way the Chamber supports our members and brings Kosciusko County’s business community together. This resulted in the addition of 107 new member businesses in 2022 which is a new annual record and nearing a total of 600 members! The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is making a difference in our community! After many years of involvement with the Kosciusko Chamber, as an Ambassador and Public Policy member, I was pleased to join the Board of Directors and more recently it has been my honor to serve as the 2022 Board Chair. It was a busy and productive year for the Chamber and the Chamber Board. We have worked towards the goal of making Kosciusko County the best place in the state to live, work, and play by supporting a vibrant business community and partnering with our elected officials. I am proud of the way the Chamber supports our members and brings Kosciusko County’s business community together. This resulted in the addition of 107 new member businesses in 2022 which is a new annual record and nearing a total of 600 members! The Chamber is staffed with 6 dedicated employees, but what they accomplish is amazing! From setting new records to spreading positivity around the county in creative ways, this has been a great year for the Chamber. The Chamber has become much more visible in the community as a result of the comedic videos they created to promote members. These videos have become a well-known and highly anticipated member benefit. In 2022, the Kosciusko Chamber released over 150 videos resulting in the Chamber’s social media sites reaching over 11 million people this year and their Facebook following has grown by 365% over the past few years. In addition, the Chamber held 76 ribbon cuttings celebrating new business openings or business milestones. The Chamber is staffed with 6 dedicated employees, but what they accomplish is amazing! From setting new records to spreading positivity around the county in creative ways, this has been a great year for the Chamber. The Chamber has become much more visible in the community as a result of the comedic videos they created to promote members. These videos have become a well-known and highly anticipated member benefit. In 2022, the Kosciusko Chamber released over 150 videos resulting in the Chamber’s social media sites reaching over 11 million people this year and their Facebook following has grown by 365% over the past few years. In addition, the Chamber held 76 ribbon cuttings celebrating new business openings or business milestones. The Chamber is staffed with 6 dedicated employees, but what they accomplish is amazing! From setting new records to spreading positivity around the county in creative ways, this has been a great year for the Chamber. The Chamber has become much more visible in the community as a result of the comedic videos they created to promote members. These videos have become a well-known and highly anticipated member benefit. In 2022, the Kosciusko Chamber released over 150 videos resulting in the Chamber’s social media sites reaching over 11 million people this year and their Facebook following has grown by 365% over the past few years. In addition, the Chamber held 76 ribbon cuttings celebrating new business openings or business milestones. The Chamber is staffed with 6 dedicated employees, but what they accomplish is amazing! From setting new records to spreading positivity around the county in creative ways, this has been a great year for the Chamber. The Chamber has become much more visible in the community as a result of the comedic videos they created to promote members. These videos have become a well-known and highly anticipated member benefit. In 2022, the Kosciusko Chamber released over 150 videos resulting in the Chamber’s social media sites reaching over 11 million people this year and their Facebook following has grown by 365% over the past few years. In addition, the Chamber held 76 ribbon cuttings celebrating new business openings or business milestones. In June, the Chamber staff attended the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) Annual Conference and was recognized In June, the Chamber staff attended the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) Annual Conference and was recognized as the second-place finisher for Indiana Chamber of the Year for the second year in a row. Additionally, they received three Communications Excellence awards from ICEA. They were awarded for their comedy reels, their Bizz Buzz weekend radio show, and for being the only fingerprinting location in Kosciusko County. In June, the Chamber staff attended the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) Annual Conference and was recognized as the second-place finisher for Indiana Chamber of the Year for the second year in a row. Additionally, they received three Communications Excellence awards from ICEA. They were awarded for their comedy reels, their Bizz Buzz weekend radio show, and for being the only fingerprinting location in Kosciusko County. as the second-place finisher for Indiana Chamber of the Year for the second year in a row. Additionally, they received three Communications Excellence awards from ICEA. They were awarded for their comedy reels, their Bizz Buzz weekend radio show, and for being the only fingerprinting location in Kosciusko County. The Chamber has a goal of seeing its members thrive. In November 2020, they introduced Kosciusko Cash, a community gift In June, the Chamber staff attended the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) Annual Conference and was recognized as the second-place finisher for Indiana Chamber of the Year for the second year in a row. Additionally, they received three Communications Excellence awards from ICEA. They were awarded for their comedy reels, their Bizz Buzz weekend radio show, and for being the only fingerprinting location in Kosciusko County. The Chamber has a goal of seeing its members thrive. In November 2020, they introduced Kosciusko Cash, a community gift certificate program. 1st Source Bank is proud to be the sponsor for this program. This year, the Chamber issued $120,415 in Kosciusko Cash certificates and $311,280 in certificates since its inception. The Chamber has a goal of seeing its members thrive. In November 2020, they introduced Kosciusko Cash, a community gift certificate program. 1st Source Bank is proud to be the sponsor for this program. This year, the Chamber issued $120,415 in Kosciusko Cash certificates and $311,280 in certificates since its inception. certificate program. 1st Source Bank is proud to be the sponsor for this program. This year, the Chamber issued $120,415 in Kosciusko Cash certificates and $311,280 in certificates since its inception. Apart from all of these achievements the Chamber is regularly focused on promoting a vibrant downtown; improving childcare The Chamber has a goal of seeing its members thrive. In November 2020, they introduced Kosciusko Cash, a community gift certificate program. 1st Source Bank is proud to be the sponsor for this program. This year, the Chamber issued $120,415 in Kosciusko Cash certificates and $311,280 in certificates since its inception. Apart from all of these achievements the Chamber is regularly focused on promoting a vibrant downtown; improving childcare and education; public policy and collaboration with elected officials; education workforce; women in business; young adult professionals; and the health and wellness of our community. Apart from all of these achievements the Chamber is regularly focused on promoting a vibrant downtown; improving childcare and education; public policy and collaboration with elected officials; education workforce; women in business; young adult professionals; and the health and wellness of our community. and education; public policy and collaboration with elected officials; education workforce; women in business; young adult professionals; and the health and wellness of our community. I want to thank all of you for your continued support of the Chamber and our members. Your support enables the Chamber to Apart from all of these achievements the Chamber is regularly focused on promoting a vibrant downtown; improving childcare and education; public policy and collaboration with elected officials; education workforce; women in business; young adult professionals; and the health and wellness of our community. I want to thank all of you for your continued support of the Chamber and our members. Your support enables the Chamber to fulfill our mission of being the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in Kosciusko County. I want to thank all of you for your continued support of the Chamber and our members. Your support enables the Chamber to fulfill our mission of being the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in Kosciusko County. fulfill our mission of being the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in Kosciusko County. I want to thank all of you for your continued support of the Chamber and our members. Your support enables the Chamber to fulfill our mission of being the voice of our members to stimulate healthy and diverse business growth in Kosciusko County.

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