One Southern Indiana Chamber & Economic Development

Thursday and Friday the 1si office is closed as our staff takes time to give thanks with their friends and family. Have questions? Check out our website to find a variety of information like event dates and times, member updates, and the latest news: 1si.org See you back Monday! #Grateful #Thankful #Thanksgiving #1si #WeGrowBusiness

This upcoming Saturday is Small Business Saturday--a time to celebrate our small businesses and all they do for our communities. When you support small, local businesses, you in turn invest back into the places you love. Where's your favorite place to shop small? Tell us in the comments below! Check out our Member Directory to learn more about our local businesses and the great work they do! https://web.1si.org/search #ShopSmall #SmallBizSaturday #ShopLocal #IShoppedSmall #GiftBigShopLocal

Join us to learn how collaboration through smart policies are strengthening our region. Indiana Senator Chris Garten and Kentucky Representative Jason Nemes will discuss the policies that drive positive change across Southern Indiana and Kentucky. Sponsored by Metro United Way and hosted at America Place, join us for this December 6th event, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Register now and see how policies can bring lasting benefits to our area! https://ow.ly/Q5Ep50Ufg6Z

What's cozier than a warm connection? Join us 8-9:30 am at First Financial Bank -- Spring Street, New Albany, to start your morning with YP1si networking. We will have a coffee bar and pastries to kickstart your morning! We can't wait for you to meet some warm connections, get to know other young professionals in the region, and learn about what they do. Register to network with other YPs today: https://ow.ly/WVkw50Ufezr

Celebrate alongside our finalists at this year's Women in Metro Manufacturing Annual Celebration! Congrats to Dee Wurm at ERL Inc., Kimberly Perkins at Amatrol, Leah King at KCC Companies, and Sarah Nethery at W. M. Kelley on being this year's cohort of finalists. We are excited to announce the first Woman of the Year in Manufacturing Award at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, December 10, 4:30-6:30 pm. Interested in attending? Contact Jack Harrison at [email protected]. Come to support our finalists and stay to hear our panelist including Dana Huber, Kimberly Jill Peden, MBA, Kimberly Perkins, and Susan Woods, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, moderated by Michael Leland. #WomeninManufacturing #EconomicDevelopment #WeGrowBusiness

We are excited to share a new and FREE opportunity for small businesses across Indiana! Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is recruiting for a special cohort engaging Indiana small business owners. Click to learn more and apply by December 1 for the upcoming class, which begins in March 2025. See more Here: https://ow.ly/zQsO50Uff3Q

Don't miss out on our last Pearls of Wisdom event of the year! You will have the opportunity to hear from President and CEO of Family Ark, INC, Jeanean Jacobs. With over 26 years of experience in child and family services, learn how her experience has made her a leader in our communities. We will also be raffling off this year's pearl necklace and this event is your last chance to enter to win! We look forward to seeing you there, register today. https://ow.ly/BM9C50U4mPR

Can you believe we have had an entire year of 5 O'clock networks already?! You never know what a 5 O'clock Network might have in store for you and your business! Come join us for our final 5 O'clock Network of the year Dec. 12th, 5:00-7:00 pm! Whether you join us for delicious food and drinks, ugly sweaters, or just great company, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the season and make some merry memories with our sponsors, Idealogy Marketing + Design and Novaparke Innovation & Technology Campus. Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gKGW3Ztf #WeGrowBusiness #Networking #1si #Connections

New Member Alert! Merchants Pact: If you’re looking for a business that provides expert financial advice to businesses and financial institutions while also creating a wonderful work environment, Merchants PACT is the right place for you. Their program empowers you to modernize their SMB and commercial client payment offerings and works to prevent disintermediation by fintech payment providers and Tier 1 competitors. On top of that, they can help improve your merchant solutions and reinvigorate your payment acceptance solutions program. See more here: https://ow.ly/oOnM50U9cZP

We felt all the joy at this ribbon cutting today! Congrats to Wander Locks Salon on opening their new location! Wander Locks Salon specializes in natural and synthetic dreadlocks, extensions, and fantasy hair colors. Wendy Jean at Wander Locks Salon is a licensed hairdresser and educator with over 19 years of experience. Not to mention, they pride themselves for including everyone in their services and accommodating those who may struggle with over stimulation when getting their hair done. We look forward to all your future success! #WeGrowBusiness #1si #hairstylists #RibbonCutting