Benefits of Membership

Our mission is to Champion Our Community’s Business Future and this is a brief outline of exactly how we do that:

ADVOCACY:

We represent almost 500 businesses and we are pleased to serve as the voice of the Goshen business community with elected officials of all levels of government from Goshen to Washington D.C. The Chamber President/CEO attends Goshen City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings and may present position papers and/or address issues coming before these bodies. The Chamber hosts Third House Sessions at their office each year while the Indiana General Assembly is in session. Open to the public, these meetings bring area State Legislators together to discuss the issues behind the bills they are hearing in Indianapolis. The Public Policy Committee hosts candidate forums during each election year as they feel strongly that the public must be informed about issues facing our community and where candidates stand on them.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

We distribute a printed Member directory to each Goshen zip code and include that piece on our website.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

Having strong relationships with the City of Goshen as well as the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County, we work to ensure Goshen is ready for future opportunities.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE:

Through the partnership with the Indiana Small Business Development Center, one-on-one business counseling services are available at no cost for individuals who are planning a start-up business, looking to expand or those facing issues and seeking answers.

QUALITY OF PLACE:

Because the Chamber spearheads the annual “Beautify Goshen Week”, we make certain our community provides a welcoming, caring, and vibrant community.

ANNUAL EVENTS:

Please check our calendar on our website for dates, times, and locations of our events. All subject to change. This information is a guideline to some of the programming offered by the Chamber. For the most accurate and current details, please visit our website: Goshen.org or like our Facebook page.

HR Network

Connect with HR professionals and stay current on compliance and legal issues through networking and educational programs during a round table discussion. This is a quarterly event.

Sound of the Economy

Join us on Zoom to discuss everything that impacts the economy both locally and nationally. This is a monthly event.

Women in Business

We spotlight accomplishments of women and promote the positive influence they have in our area. Gather with your peers to enjoy a special keynote speaker and lunch. Topics vary but are always interactive and educational! $10 charge for lunch. This is a quarterly event.

Connect @ 4

Connect @ 4 is a great way to connect with your fellow Chamber Members. Venues change each time, so come explore a different local business and get acquainted with their associates while enjoying giveaways, refreshments and more.

Wake up, Goshen!

Join us with special topical discussions from key influencers in our community. Speaker and venue will change each time, but you will always enjoy delicious food and chatting with Chamber Members.

Goshen’s Emerging Leaders (GEL)

Focused and driven young professionals (18-40) meet to establish business connections with peers living and working in Goshen. They have worked to create an inviting and diverse group who will make meaningful connections and foster ideas.

Beautify Goshen Week

We promote community pride in the appearance of all properties as we work together to improve the place and quality of life in Goshen. Special projects like “Help-A-House” (sponsored by Lacasa) are coordinated and executed.

Chamber Week

We begin our celebration each year with a cook-out lunch for our entire Membership on Wednesday. Thursday, we offer a special program and wrap up Friday with Happy Hour!

Spare Time with the Chamber

Strike up conversation, team building and networking at our annual bowling event. Bring a team of five or sign up as an individual and get to know some others in our area; either way, you will enjoy an afternoon of snacks, bowling, and fun.

Founders’ Day

Open to all Chamber Members. A Chamber Member Luncheon where we focus on Goshen’s, Elkhart County’s, and Indiana’s growth of Business. Guest Speakers and panel discussion all held to look at the Business climate and beyond.

Annual Golf Outing

Hit the links and get into the swing of things at our special event. Morning and afternoon flights are available for a foursome or individual. Enjoy fun in the sun, a great lunch, and a bit of exercise all while team building and networking.

Annual Meeting

Gather with your team, enjoy a delicious lunch, hear from our current Chamber Board President and our incoming Chamber Board Chair. We celebrate our Business Members Awards Presentations and volunteer of the year.

Holiday Open House

Wrap up the year with our special celebration! Enjoy appetizers and beverages from our Chamber Member restaurants, visit with the Board of Directors, Ambassador Committee and staff and meet other Members at this informal open house activity.