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Welcome to Clay County Chamber of Commerce Chambergram!
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New Member American Cancer Society
 Shannon Giles, Specialist, American Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society is dedicated to helping people get well, stay well, find cures and fight back. Our signature fundraising event is Relay For Life, which brings together communities to remember and celebrate those who have battled cancer and raise funds to find cures and create more birthdays. Shannon serves as the staff partner for the Clay & Vigo Counties Relay For Life, the Vigo County Colleges Relay as well as Relays in Vermillion, Parke, Fountain and Montgomery Counties. She works with local businesses and volunteers on fundraising and planning the Relay events. She is a native of Ohio and has been visiting here since her grandparents moved to Terre Haute when she was 4. She recently moved into her grandparents home in Terre Haute, near Seelyville.
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New Member Morris Manufacturing
 Morris Manufacturing is a fourth generation family owned business founded by W. E. Morris in 1962. Working out of a 2400 square foot facility in Harmony, Indiana, and manned by the owner and occasionally one helper, the company provided basic machining, welding, and fabrication services to local residents and the farming community. Ralph L. Morris, the second generation, joined the company shortly thereafter and expanded the company into maintenance and replacement parts for commercial industries throughout central Indiana. Soon after, the company began producing replacement parts for the Department of Defense. During this time period the company expanded into a 3600 square foot facility and grew to between 10 and 15 employees.
In 1974, Michael L. Morris, the third generation, returned to the family business and assumed ownership upon the unexpected passing of Ralph in 1978. Work with the D.O.D. continued but the company also expanded into contract work for manufacturers, supplying them with various assembly components. During this time, the company again expanded, with its' Harmony footprint now reaching 8000 square feet. This allowed the company to add Automatic Screw Machines and Computer Controlled Machining, allowing it to expand from small contract orders to medium size production runs.
In the mid 1990's the company began providing supplemental capacity and line interruption business to the automotive business, necessitating a move to its current location in Brazil, Indiana.
Today, the company, led by a team including Paul L. "Chip" Morris, the fourth generation, is a Tier I and Tier II supplier to the global automotive industry with over 240 employees, 4 buildings, and over 113,000 square feet under roof. The company was recently awarded the prestigious General Motors Supplier Excellence Award for 2013/2014.
More information www.morrismfg.com
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New Member KIHM Metal Technologies
 KIHM Metal Technologies was founded in 2006 by William Kaupp, Clement Kaupp and Buddy Raderstorf. KIHM is a supplier to Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers in the Aerospace and Power Turbine Industries. KIHM's services include: metal spinning, press forming, hydroforming, CNC machining, welding and laser cutting. Their location in rural Brazil employs 20 people. Quality certifications include: ISO 9000, AS 9001 and NADCAP Accreditation. More information www.kihmmetaltech.com |
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Dates to Remember
 Clay County has many small business that would be great places to start or finish Christmas shopping. This Saturday, December 13th Brazil will be having Moonlight Madness. Businesses will be offering specials and some will be open until midnight. There will be free carriage rides starting at 6:00pm sponsored by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Paul Houston and Frank Kiefer, PA.
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January Lunch meeting
 The lunch meeting is January 27th, it will be located at the YMCA Community Room at 12 noon. Green Olive will be catering.
Our guest speaker is Mayor Brian Wyndham. His presentation will consist of discussing the 40 project and the goals for the city in the upcoming year. The Spotlight on Business will be Crafton Heating and Cooling and Exceptional Living Center.
Cost is $10, payable at the door. Please RSVP by January 26th to [email protected] or call 812-448-8457 if you would like to attend. |
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November Lunch Meeting
 The lunch meeting in November was a great lunch meeting with our guest speaker The Money Coach Rich Keller. Thank you PDF supply and H &R Block for being spotlight on business. |
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Ribbon Cuttings
Jenni Marietta opened her State Farm office in Brazil at 112 W. National Ave. on Monday. To Contact Jenni call (812) 420-2349 or email [email protected] 
The Renaissance Reception & Conference Center is offering full service catering and is under new management. For more information check out their website at www.renttherenaissance.com contact Cindy Schmaltz Renaissance Manager at 812-605-0577 or by email at [email protected]
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Tips of the Month
 Instead of sending traditional cards, which require money and postage, consider sending e-cards instead.- Be sure to plan out business gifts early enough so that you can shop creatively and take advantage of sales.
- "It's about long-term relationships and treating your customers right. Do what's right for them long-term. Once you win the business, that's when the hard work begins. ... It's all about relationships and reputation."Mike Sawyers, President 7Delta
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Board of Directors and Executive Director
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As the year comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our members for your continued support of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has had a big year and we are thrilled with the progress that was made in Clay County. We know that together we can continue to make changes in the upcoming year that will improve the quality of life in our community. As 2015 will be here before we know it, the Board of Directors is committed to serving as a resource for businesses and citizens, while promoting and fostering economic growth. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Have a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for a great year.
Sincerely,
Shondra Barrett
Executive Director Clay County Chamber of Commerce
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