Monthly Newsletter | May 2025

May 22nd, 2025

Join us for a laid-back networking - the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, grow your referral network, and build lasting

business relationships.

Know someone who could benefit too? Bring a friend, coworker, or employee along with you!

Click Here to Register!

Pathways to Leadership

May 23, 2025

Join us for the second session of our collaborative leadership workshop series: Positive Workplace Interactions & Resolving Conflict within the Team.

Join us for this impactful session in this

six-part leadership development series. Whether you're looking to attend just this session ($20) or participate in the full series ($80), you'll gain valuable insights to support your leadership journey.

Click Here to Learn More!

Ribbon Cutting: Lavender & Mist Candle Shop

May 30, 2025

Please join us for an official ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating our

new Chamber member,

Lavender & Mist Candle Shop!

Help us welcome them to our community, check out their new storefront, and much more!

View the Event Page

Maximizing Your Membership

Make the most of your Chamber membership! Join President Jamie Neal for an informative, hour-long session designed to help you unlock the full potential of your membership and grow your business.

This FREE session is available at two convenient times:

Morning Session 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Afternoon Session 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Registration is required. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive!

State of Government Luncheon

Join us for another addition of our State of Series, the State of Government!

Hear from Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum, Bicknell Mayor Thomas Estabrook, and President of the Knox County Commissioners T.J. Brink, as they discuss the current state of our local government.

This event will take place on Wednesday, May 28th, from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM at the Vincennes Fortnightly Club. Registration is required for this event, and tickets are $20/person.

Click Here to Register!

Grant/Funding Opportunities

Amazon Small Business Grants

Amazon Business is celebrating small businesses by empowering their growth through the 2025 Small Business Grants.

Applications close on May 23rd - apply now for a chance to receive $25,000!

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!

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.

Learn More Here!

New Hires/Promotions/Recognition

Kimberly Fourman

The Pantheon

Congratulations to Kimberly Fourman, the new Director of Programming & Development

at The Pantheon!

Before her current role, she worked with volunteer management, grant writing, project development, and community relations.

Learn More about Kimberly!

Shiv Patel

The Pantheon

Congratulations to Shiv Patel, the Operations Manager at The Pantheon!

Shiv leads a dynamic team of interns in the development and execution of innovative projects that contribute to the organization.

Congratulations Shiv!

Learn More about Shiv!

Carson Thacker

Broker Brothers Mortgage

Congratulations to Carson Thacker! In addition to the exceptional services he already provides through his insurance agency, Carson is now licensed to offer mortgage origination services in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky - and soon, Florida.

Welcome to the Broker Brothers team!

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 Write a One-Page Business Plan

Live Webinar | 5/13 @ 1 PM EDT

You'll learn how to summarize your business concept into a one-page business plan, and how doing this helps organize your ideas.

How Tariffs Can Impact Your Business and How to Prepare

Live Webinar | 5/20 @ 1 PM EDT

Learn about the effects tariffs can have on your business and how to prepare for them, with various strategies.

Chamber Net

Chamber Office | 5/20 @ 8 AM EDT

This laid-back networking event is designed by the Knox County Chamber to foster the perfect opportunity to connect with members and network.

Pathways to Leadership: Session 2

Chamber Office | 5/23 @ 11:30 AM EDT

Join the Chamber, The Pantheon, and Ivy Tech for the second session of Pathways to Leadership, "Positive Workplace Interactions & Resolving Conflict within the Team".

Loans, Grants, and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses

Live Webinar| 5/29 @ 1 PM EDT

In this webinar, you'll learn about the funding landscape for women-owned businesses, including traditional bank loans, SBA options, crowdfunding strategies, and much more.

Instagram Marketing for Your Business

Live Webinar | 6/5 @ 1 PM EDT

Learn how to leverage Instagram's powerful platform to market and grow your business.

How to Utilize AI in Content Marketing to Create and Optimize Your Content

Live Webinar| 5/15 @ 1 PM EDT

In this webinar, popular SCORE presenter Steve Strauss will show you how AI tools can help you create marketing content.

GovCon 2025

The Pantheon | 5/20 @ 3 PM EDT

The Pantheon is hosting the U.S. Small Business Administration for this event, to help small businesses assess their readiness and fit for federal contracting.

How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile to Boost Your Online Presence

Live Webinar | 5/22 @ 1 PM EDT

Create and manage your Google Business profile, improve your business descriptions and photos, and so much more!

Maximizing Your Membership

Chamber Office | 5/29 @ 8 AM & 3 PM EDT

Make the most of your Chamber membership with an hour-long informative session with Chamber President Jamie Neal - designed to help you unlock the full potential of your membership.

Red Talks with Leslie Beard

The Pantheon | 5/29 @ 6:00 PM EDT

Join The Pantheon as Leslie Beard, CEO of WIN Energy REMC, discusses her career journey - the highs and lows, and everything in between.

How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business

Live Webinar | 6/10 @ 1 PM EDT

Learn how to create a marketing plan that aligns your business goals with your marketing activities.

Mother's Day Cookie Walk

Treat mom to a sweet stroll through beautiful Downtown Vincennes!

Join the Downtown Vincennes Association this Saturday (May 10th) for our Mother's Day Cookie Walk - the perfect way to spend time together while supporting our amazing local businesses.

Take a walk down Main Street
Pick up delicious cookies from our participating businesses
Shop at your favorite downtown stores
Visit and support community spots

Check out the Mother's Day Cookie Walk Facebook Event for more details on participating businesses, a helpful map, and live updates!

Community Calendar

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!

702 Main St.

P.O. Box 553

Vincennes, IN. 47591

Phone: 812-882-6440

jamie@knoxcountychamber.com