Monthly Newsletter | April 2025

See what's happening this month.


April 5 | Youth Leadership Knox County Pickleball Tournament


April 21 | Ribbon Cutting: Zaxbys


April 23 | April 2025 Chamber Luncheon


April 25 | Pathways to Leadership: Leadership Lessons Learned


April 26 | Spectator Alley: Pop-up Bar


April 30 | 109th Annual Awards Dinner

NEW MEMBERS


McCormick's Thermal Drone Services


Patel Cleaning Services, LLC


Iuvenis Medical Aesthetics


Zaxbys


Rusch's Southside Pharmacy


Terraforce Inc.

MEMBER JOB POSTINGS


Futaba Indiana of America - Multiple Positions


Wings Etc. - Multiple Positions


Halter's Market - Greenhouse Team Members


KCARC - Multiple Positions


Zaxbys - Multiple Positions


Lawrence County Memorial Hospital - Multiple Positions


Action Staffing - Multiple Positions


Monical's Pizza - Servers



Is your business hiring? Send us your job postings!

NEW 2025 CHAMBER MEMBER WEBSITE BADGE


Our official 2025 Chamber Member website badges are HERE! Show off your Knox County Chamber pride by adding this badge to your webpage.


Did you know that consumers are 80% MORE LIKELY to purchase from businesses that are Chamber members? Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!

Click here to access your badge!

Youth Leadership Knox County Pickleball Tournament

April 5th, 2025

The Youth Leadership Knox County Class of 2025 is hosting a Pickleball Tournament!


This event will take place on Saturday, April 5th, at the Vincennes YMCA. Registration is currently closed, but make sure to cheer on the players!

Ribbon Cutting: Zaxbys

April 21st, 2025

Join us for an official ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the grand opening of our new Chamber Member - Zaxbys!


This event will take place on Monday, April 21st, at their new location. You're invited to welcome them into our community, celebrate them, and show support!

Click Here to Learn More!

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce 109th Annual Awards Dinner is right around the corner!


We are so excited to share a night full of celebration with you - and to highlight our amazing winners.


Stay tuned on our social media pages - the 109th Annual Awards winners will be announced soon!

Follow Our Facebook Page!

Pathways to Leadership Workshop Series


The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, The Pantheon and Ivy Tech are thrilled to announce this collaborative leadership workshop series.


Created for both established leaders and those aspiring to take on leadership roles, this six-part series will cover a variety of key topics.


Participants can either purchase an individual session ($20) or the entire workshop series for just $80.

Click Here to Learn More & Get Registered!

April 2025 Chamber Luncheon

Join us for our April Chamber Luncheon, program sponsored by Burkhart Insurance!


The program begins at 12 PM ET and ends within the hour, and will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Vincennes University Beckes Student Union, in the Fort Sackville Room.


Registration is REQUIRED to attend - so register now! Tickets are $10/person.


Thank you to our Program Sponsor, Burkhart Insurance, our Supporting Sponsors, Flourish Integrative Health and First City Staffing, and our Spotlight Tables, Old Town Players, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Pro Rehab.

Click Here to Register! 
Grant/Funding Opportunities

Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund

Sparklight is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities, and improving lives. The company concentrates its support in the following priority areas: education & digital literacy, hunger relief & food insecurity, and community development.


The company generally distributes funding in May and November each year to nonprofit organizations or governmental units.

Click Here to Learn More and To Apply!

Elevate Small Business Grants

Elevate is a small business grant program through the FHLBank of Indianapolis that assists the growth and development of small businesses, their workforce, and the communities where they are located.


Only small businesses located in Indiana or Michigan may apply, and they must partner with a FHLBank Indianapolis member to apply.


Applications open on June 3rd.

Learn More Here!
New Hires/Promotions/Recognition

Scott Charleston

United Way of Knox County

The United Way of Knox County board has determined a new director for the agency, Scott Charleston!


Scott has significant experience in leadership, operations, customer service and business management.


Congratulations Scott, and good luck on your new adventure!


Access the full press release here.

National Youth Advocate Program

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) was included in this year's renowned ranking of America's Best Employers 2025 by Forbes!


NYAP ranked 100 out of 498 companies in Best Midsize Employers 2025 and is in the top 50% in healthcare and social services.


Read the full article here!

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce supports the growth and development of businesses within our community. Below are opportunities from around our region that offer resources, education, networking, and guidance to help local businesses thrive and expand.

How to Use Google Workspace in Your Business - Tips and Best Practices

Live Webinar | 4/10 @ 1 PM ET

Explore how you can use all the Google Workspace software to boost your small business's efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance collaboration.


Mastering Small Business Financial Management

Live Webinar | 4/15 @ 1 PM ET

Discover how quality financial management can transform your business operations by providing clear visibility into your profitability, identifying your most valuable products and services.



Launching Your Own Business

The Pantheon | 4/17 @ 3 PM ET

Join The Pantheon to learn the basic concepts of starting your own business! This workshop is free, and presented by the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Corporation.




How to Fund Your Business Without

a Loan

Live Webinar | 4/24 @ 1 PM ET

Learn how entrepreneurs can obtain funding without relying on traditional bank loans. See alternate funding sources real entrepreneurs use to get the needed capital.

RED Talks with Hannah Swank

The Pantheon| 4/10 @ 6 PM ET

Hannah Swank is the owner of two local businesses and with over 10 years in the design industry, enjoy a fireside-inspired chat with her at The Pantheon.



Integrating AI In Your Business

Live Webinar| 4/17 @ 1 PM ET

Learn how high-performance workstations can power AI applications that drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.





Digital Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business Growth

Live Webinar | 4/22 @ 1 PM ET

Understand the core elements of a successful digital marketing strategy, how to run digital marketing on a budget, and marketing tips for advanced and beginner marketers.


National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

Live Event | 5/6 & 5/7

Join SCORE and the U.S. Small Business Administration for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. Learn new business strategies, hear from industry experts, and access federal resour

Spectator Alley: Pop-Up Bar


Join the Downtown Vincennes Association for a fun-filled celebration during the Vincennes Historical Half Marathon!


Help cheer on the runners, and enjoy a cash bar, live music, food trucks, and more! Pre-sale tickets ($8) are available ONLY with Half Marathon registration or grab your day-of tickets ($10) at the door!

The Tri-State Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a great resource for businesses and business owners.


Keep up to date by signing up for their newsletter!


Click Here to view last month's newsletter.


Did you know that the Knox County Chamber of Commerce has a FREE Community Calendar on our website? ANY organization or group can post events there, not just our Chamber members! This is a great resource to market your event and hit various audiences.

Click the button below to upload your event!
Upload Your Event Here!
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P.O. Box 553
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