Monthly Newsletter | August 2025

See what's happening this month.


August 1 & 2 | 2025 Watermelon Festival


August 7 | Ribbon Cutting: Bowler Performance Transmission


August 14 | Ribbon Cutting: Impact Marketing Services


August 15 | Ribbon Cutting: Ice Design Studio


August 22 | Annual Chamber Golf Classic


August 27 | State of Workforce


August 29 | Pathways to Leadership: Delegation & Effective Feedback

NEW MEMBERS


Active Nutrition & Supplements

MEMBER JOB POSTINGS


Good Samaritan - Multiple Positions


KCARC - Multiple Positions


YMCA of Vincennes - Lifeguards


Rice's Auto - Mechanics


The Produce Patch - Delivery Drivers


Is your business hiring? Send us your job postings!

FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT


Learning & Networking


Did you know that your Chamber membership includes access to a wide variety of exclusive learning and networking events?


From leadership workshops to business roundtables to after-hours events and morning networking sessions - we're constantly creating spaces for you to grow, connect, and collaborate.


Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, meet other local leaders, or get inspired by what's next in business - these events are built for you and designed to move your business forward.


This is one of the most valuable (and often underused!) Chamber benefits - don't leave it on the table.

2025 Knox County Watermelon Festival

August 1 & 2, 2025

Watermelon weekend kicks of TONIGHT!

Join us this evening at Patrick Henry Square at 5 PM to kick off a

weekend full of fun, watermelon,

and community favorite events!

Pathways to Leadership: Session 5

August 29, 2025

The Knox County Chamber, The Pantheon, and Ivy Tech Community College are coming together for the fourth session in the Pathways to Leadership Series: Delegation & Effective Feedback!

Leadership Knox County Class 2025-2026

Applications Now Open!


The Knox County Chamber and Purdue Extension Knox County are excited to announce another year of Leadership Knox County!


The program fee is $500, and classes are from September 2025 - May 2026.


Deadline for all applications is August 11, 2025.

Bowler Performance Transmissions

August 7, at 6:45 PM ET

Join us for an evening of celebration for Bowler Performance Transmissions, with a ribbon cutting, open house, giveaways, and more!


Impact Marketing Services (IMS)

August 14, at 3 PM ET

Help us celebrate one of our new Chamber members (IMS) at an official ribbon cutting ceremony, with an open house to follow!


Ice Design Studio

August 15, at 4 PM ET

Come be a part of the excitement as Ice Design Studio cuts the ribbon on their beautiful new location! Meet the team, tour the space, and show your support!

Grant/Funding Opportunities

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.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants


T-Mobile's Hometown Grants program is a five-year, $25 million initiative supporting community development projects in small towns across the U.S.


Each quarter, up to 25 grants of up to $50,000 are awarded to projects that enhance community spaces - such as technology upgrades, outdoor areas, arts initiatives, and community centers.


Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

New Hires/Promotions/Recognition

Gen(x)Her

Tammi Ramsey - Daisy Do Write

Tammi Ramsey (owner of Daisy Do Write) has a new podcast called Gen(X)Her. You can catch her bimonthly interviews with women who share their success stories and service to Knox County on most podcast platforms.


To apply to be a future guest (or nominate one) email podcast@daisydowrite.com to access the guest request form.


Congratulations on this new adventure, Tammi!

Matt Ramsey

Ice Design Studio


Congratulations to Matt Ramsey for joining Ice Design Studio as their (first ever!) full-time Multimedia Producer!

Chris Hertel

Old National Bank


Chris Hertel, from Old National Bank, has been appointed Vincennes Market Community Banking Market Manager, Vincennes Downtown Banking Center Manager, and Vincennes Market President/Community Market Executive.


Congratulations Chris, we are proud to have you as such a great support of our Chamber!

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.

Blueprint to Business

The Pantheon | 8/5 @ 8:30 AM

Join The Pantheon for the first session of this 8-week workshop series, designed to fuel business growth in Knox County by covering a wide range of topics.


From Overwhelmed to Organized - How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You Grow

Live Webinar | 8/21 @ 1 PM EDT

As your business grows, you've probably found yourself doing everything from client work to administrative tasks to social media management. If you're spending more time on tasks that don't directly generate revenue, it might be time to consider hiring a virtual assistant.


State of Series: Workforce

Knox Co. Chamber | 8/27 @ 11:45 AM EDT

Join us for another part of the State of series; the State of Workforce. Stay tuned for the announcement of the speakers at this informative luncheon!

SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online

Live Webinar| 8/14 @ 1 PM EDT

Learn exactly what it takes to improve your search rankings, increase organic traffic, and get in front of your ideal audience.


Think Like a CEO - How to Structure Your Business for Sustainable Growth

Live Webinar | 8/26 @ 1 PM EDT

In this webinar you will learn how to create simple systems and workflows that reduce daily chaos, create clarity, build sustainable business growth and allow you to lead your business rather than just manage tasks.




Red Talks with Tony Burkhart

The Pantheon | 8/27 @ 12 PM EDT

Join the Pantheon this month as a local entrepreneur Tony Burkhart discusses his entrepreneurial journey.


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!
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P.O. Box 553
Vincennes, IN. 47591
Phone: 812-882-6440
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