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The Connection Newsletter of the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce Fall/Winter 2011
Keeping Area Businesses Connected
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Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to event [email protected] OR 260-665-3512
Dates are subject to change.
Dec. 8Trine
University
Jan. 19Croxton &
Roe Ins.
5 to7 pm
Feb. 16Glendarin
HillsGolf Club
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Angola Area Chamber of Commerce
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chair
Sue Essman, City of Angola
Vice Chair
Denise Payton, RISE, Inc.
Treasurer
Marlena McDonald, Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Past Chair
Jennifer Rumsey, Jemsey Designs
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andy Aldred Cameron Hospital
Barry Barenfanger - Potawatomi Inn & Restaurant
Linda Bateman - Trine University
Gene Burd - Retired
Pam Doty - Mike Thomas Associates
Larry Graham - Nipsco
Scott Gruner - First Federal Savings Bank of Angola
Hilary Price - Peter Franklin Jewelers
Susie Ray - Fort Financial Credit Union
Cheryl Weimer - Eberhard & Weimer
Steve Wertman - Insurance and Financial Services
OFFICE STAFF
Todd Gorman - Executive Director
Nicole Vanette - Executive Assistant
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211 E. Maumee Street, Suite B, Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-665-3512 Fax: 260-665-7418
www.angolachamber.org
The Chamber Connection is published for members of
the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are a
member and would like to advertise please contact us.
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Merry Christmas from the Angola Area
Chamber of Commerce
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MedPartners
7030 Pointe Inverness Way ste 270
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
800-258-0974
Prime Lending2310 North Wayne Street ste DAngola, IN 46703
260-624-7850
Maurices-Angola
1601 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46706
260-665-8676
Total Powersports
2510 North 200 West
Angola, IN 46703260-833-3508
Lakewood Mobil Home Court, Inc.
195 Lane 101 Barton Lake
Fremont, IN 46737
260-833-1081
Ivy Tech Community College
3800 North Anthony Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1430
260-480-2016
Angola Balloons Aloft
5009 E US Hwy 20
Angola, IN 46703
260-665-9302
Phillips Brick Cleanins331 Main Street
Hudson, IN 46747
260-587-3474
Northcrest Apartments
810 Regency Court
Angola, IN 46703
260-668-7009
Maurices-Fremont
6245 North Old 27
Femont, IN 46737260-833-0230
Pantera Coach & RV, LLC
101 Industrial Drive
Angola, IN 46703260-665-8001
The Pier Place of Angola, Inc.
975 North 275 West
Angola, IN 46703260-665-0026
New In form at ion Resource Added t o Chamber Webs i te
The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a new informationresource location on our website (www.angolachamber.org). The Latest News
section at the bottom right of our home page is dedicated to providing news andinformation on issues from the state legislature and local government. We willcontinuously update this section of the website as news becomes available to us.This section of our website is not intended to be used for advocacy for or againstthe issues found inside. The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce does howevertake seriously, the responsibility of providing accurate information to its membersso you can make educated decisions regarding issues affecting your state,
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Sec ond Annual Corpor ate Toboggan Speed Chal lenge
Pokagon State Park again hosted the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce Corporatetoboggan Speed Challenge on Thursday, December 1st. 36 foursomes braved thequarter mile track that drops 100 feet in elevation starting from the 35 foot high launchtower. This years winning team was Streibig Construction Team #1, captained by
Randy Streibig with a speed of 41 mph. Recognition for the most entertaining teamwent to the Trine University Sports team and best costume went to the Cameron Hos-pital Radiology team. Great weather coupled with great support from all who partici-pated made for a really good time. Special thanks go to Pokagon State Park and Po-tawatomi Inn for all of their work in hosting this fun chamber event!
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Why be a Member o f t he Angola Area Chamber o f Comm erc e?
Members receive preferred customer status
Members receive discounted rates on business and workerscomp. Insurance policies.
Members receive preferred pricing on office supplies, office equip-ment and office furniture.
Members receive discounted rates on group health insurance plans.
Members receive discounted room rates to 7 different hotel chainsincluding Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express
Members receive discounted rates on car rentals.
New Payserv clients can receive as much as 100% oftheir chamber membership paid.
More than 60 additional local retailers and goods & services providers extenddiscounts to ALL chamber members AND THEIR EMPLOYEES! We encourage allchamber members to participate in this program. Call us to find out how.
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WLKI FM 100.3Pictured: Todd Gorman and Steve Swick
August Member of the Month
Steuben Co. Tourism BureauPictured: Todd Gorman and June Julian
September Member of the Month
Why jo in our Facebook fan page:
Plug in! As more of you join (Like) the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, you will
get access to real-time updates about the chamber, our community, and our members. Thefanpagestatus messages will appear on your news feed in your Facebook profile. This means you'll be one of
the first to know the latest happenings, services, and value added information chamber membership
offers its members.
Moreover, you can easily view and share your own announcements, links to press releases, and other
information relevant to the business community. Its an additional way to support fundraising events
that benefit the community or particular causes supported by your organization. You can share goodnews for your business, e.g., company expansion, major business deals, and planned hiring. You can
easily give us your feedback or make suggestions for chamber of commerce events and programs. Youcan do an informal survey of our members of business ideas you have, share event photos and muchmore!
Show your support for the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce. By joining, you will help raise aware-
ness of the value the organization gives to its members, and in turn the members give to our commu-nity.
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WLKI FM 100.3 was selected as the Chamber Memberof the Month for Going above and beyond in their cover-
age of the 18th Annual AACOC Golf Outing and Party onthe Patio following golf.
The Steuben County Tourism Bureau was selected as
the Chamber Member of the Month for September fortheir exceptional support of Fall Fest in downtown
Angola.
http://angolachamber.org(SmartBuy)
Receive Chamber D iscounts on t he F ly !
The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce has created a QR code to access our member to member discount
page. Now you can use a smart phone equipped with a free app qr code reader to access all of the discount pro-
viders and the discounts they provide in our Member to Member discount program. This QR code will be lo-
cated on the back side of the AACOC 2012 membership card we provide to each of the employees of all
AACOC members.
Now when chamber members are in the market for any good or service in the Angola area they can scan the QR
code on the back of their membership card and find local merchants from several different business categories
who provide valuable discounts to fellow chamber members and their employees.
If you are a participant in the chambers Member to Member discount program this addition should make your
business even more visible. If youre a chamber member and would like information on how to participate in
the Member to Member discount program contact us at the chamber office.
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