The FABulous Women of Madison County are Back in Action!

Hi! I’m Angela Barbosa. Since August 2010 I’ve assisted MCC part-time in marketing and communications and am excited to have recently transitioned into a full-time role as vice president.

As a Madison County native who has returned after nearly 20 years away and a career in the private sector, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with MCC and to contribute to the revitalization and growth of our community!

My focus at the chamber is on the many and various “Get Linked Madison” initiatives and events that serve our mission to connect business and create commerce. I am particularly excited to introduce the new women in business series, FAB!, and to support the IDEA initiative and the countywide business retention and expansion efforts that will work with companies to help them overcome obstacles and thrive.

I look forward to working with the staff, board, and members at MCC as well as others across both Madison County and our region to create even more opportunities to bring hope and prosperity to our community.

To share questions, comments, and general philosophical insights, call me at (765) 642-0264 or email angela@getlinkedmadison.com. I’m here to serve you!

August 1, 2011

Question: What do you get done when you put a bunch of smart, driven professional women in a room together?

Answer: Pretty much anything.

In this case, MCC heard the call from several prominent women in our midst to bring back women in business programming and got them together to figure out what it should look like.

The result is FAB! Females Active in Business, a monthly luncheon series focusing on networking, education, and inspiration for business women.

Reviewing the amazing 30-year history of Women in Business programming at the chamber provided a lot of guidance and inspiration for this group to start with. The planning task force wanted to retain the benefits of a female-focused event, supporting different interests and networking styles while providing a venue for

building and strengthening the valuable personal and professional relationships among women. At the same time, they wanted to update the program with a new name, new look, and renewed focus on what makes a women’s business program unique.

Enter FAB! The new program will feature speakers and programs each month focused on one of three areas—business/economic, personal/work-life balance, and networking—with topics specifically designed to address issues relevant to professional women. Each lunch will also showcase a featured non-profit organization, the annual presenting and supporting sponsors, and six table exhibitors, all of whom will have

the opportunity to share their message directly with a group of leading business and personal decision makers and arguably the most powerful buying demographic.

Register online for the August 11 kick-off: www.getlinkedmadison.com and be FABulous!

Connecting Business. Creating Commerce.

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Contact Betty Williams betty@getlinkedmadison.com

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August 11 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

FAB! FEMALES ACTIVE IN BUSINESS KICK-0FF LUNCHEON FABulous women are back in action in Madison County! Join us for lunch, networking and inspiration and meet other FABs from across the region. "Inspiring business women to connect and grow."

Cost: MCC Members $15 | Non-members $18

Where: The Edge, 519 Golf Club Road, Anderson

August 18 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am

WAKE UP! MADISON COUNTY Connect at the longest standing, most talked about, largest business networking event in Madison County. Linking business professionals from around the region to create commerce.

Cost: $15 (includes admission and breakfast buffet)

Where: Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, exit 26 off I-69

August 23 | 8:30 am to 10:00 am

IDEA ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION Learn about a big IDEA for improving the economic outlook of Madison County businesses and a series of workshops and executive roundtables that will help you achieve business success.

Cost: Complimentary (reservation required)

Where: Flagship Enterprise Center, 2701 Enterprise Dr., Anderson

August 25 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

MAD9 MIXER | DESTINATION EDGEWOOD A high-level networking event presented by the Mad9 Partnership. Meet business leaders, young professionals, and civic leaders from around the region in a relaxed atmosphere.

Cost: Complimentary (please register online)

Where: The Edge, 519 Golf Club Road, Anderson

Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com

Take incredible weather, a beautiful course, and over 180 golfers and what do you have? A spectacular Golf Classic! Presented by Hoosier Park Racing Casino, the 4th Annual MCC/United Way Golf Classic saw 45 teams vying for bragging rights and cash prizes during two flights at Anderson's Meadowbrook Golf Course last Friday, July 8. Congratulations to our prize winners, the 4 teams and contest winners:

Team Winners: 1st Place (-24) Wal-Mart- C. Langston, M. Gaskins, S. Wuetrich, J. Hubbard 2nd Place (-23) PNC Team- D. Rowe, D. Peck, T. Freeman, J. Brandon 3rd Place (-23) Ricker's - A. Walukonis, Q. Ricker, L. Ramsey, C. Schneider 4th Place (-23) GMACK Graphics- J. Hasty, K. Painter, J. Rench, T. Landers

Contest Winners: Putting Contest Winner- Wade Carignan Closest to the Pin #5- Chris Davis Closest to the Pin #8- Chris Davis Closest to the Pin #16- Ryan Delvecchio Longest Drive (Female)- Susan Brooks Longest Drive (Male)- Dick Peck Straightest Drive- Ryan Lindeman Skin Hole #3- Saint John's Health System-T. VanOsdol, T. Lawson, Dr. K. Wakim, K. McAndrews Skin Hole # 8 - Team Volk- D. Volk, R. Towner, R. Sharp, K. DeHaven Skin Hole #13- Unified Group Services- R. Mousty, D. Swinford, J. Byrd, T. Smith Skin Hole #17- PNC- D. Rowe, D. Peck, T. Freeman, J. Brandon Visit www.getlinkedmadison.com for complete Golf Classic team results.

Team & Contest Winners

Fearless leaders, Kyle Morey of MCC & Nancy Vaughan of United Way

HUGE thanks to long-time ace volunteer Gerry Longenbaugh and generous sponsor WalMart for putting on a spectacular lunch spread!

Leland Franklin, WQME radio personality extraordinaire broadcasts on the course

Golfers getting ready for the second flight of the Classic to take off

Our AMAZING volunteers handle everything from grilling the brats and burgers to manning the contest holes. We couldn’t do it without you!