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| KENDALLVILLE CHAMBER NEWS | | Your Weekly Update | September 28th - October 4th, 2026 | Proudly Supported by Our 2026 partners | |
CHAMBER MEMBER OPPORTUNITY!
We’re looking for 2 Chamber members to join us for
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street!
Hand out candy to the children
Get your business logo displayed
Be part of a fun community event!
Only 2 spots available!
Interested? Email Taylor
tmyers@kendallvillechamber.com to claim your spot!
| | | | Voting is CLOSED for September Stay Tuned for the winner! | |
SEPTEMBER : This Member of the Month voting is CLOSED!
This month's category was Education and we’re celebrating the Chamber members who help our community learn, grow, and thrive! Stay tuned so we can congratulate our Member of the month with a dozen donuts from Tasty's Donuts!
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| 🔥 Top things Happening this week!
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration!
Join us October 2nd from 12–5 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of Zach Pruitt – State Farm at 307 E. North Street, Kendallville!
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Kiwanis Student Cooking Contest. Calling all young chefs! Students ages 6–18 are invited to participate in the Kiwanis Cooking Contest, featuring appetizer, dessert, and entrée categories.
Kendallville Chamber of Commerce
October 3rd
Contestants arrive by 3 PM | Public voting: 4–5 PM
Interested in participating? Email kiwannisen@gmail.com.
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Family Harvest Festival
Celebrate fall in downtown Kendallville at the Family Harvest Festival! Enjoy a weekend filled with food, games, vendors, and family fun on Main Street. October 3rd: 10 AM–6 PM | October 4th: 10 AM–4 PM
Main Street, Kendallville
A free bus will run between Mitchell Street and the Fairgrounds. Come enjoy the festivities and support local vendors!
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Fall Vintage Market
Get ready for a weekend of vintage finds, handmade gifts, jewelry, candles, soaps, holiday treats, and more at the Fall Vintage Market, hosted by Kendallville Day Care!
October 3rd & 4th at the Kendallville Day Care Center. Enjoy shopping local vendors, grab some hot cocoa or coffee, and pick up a delicious serving of homemade beef & noodles. All proceeds benefit the daycare!
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Annual Big Hole Scramble
Hit the links at Cobblestone’s Annual Big Hole Scramble! Gather your 4-person team for a day of golf, fun, and a chance to win a cash prize. Sunday, October 4th; 10 AM Shotgun Start; $35/person; 4-person scramble format
Sign up by calling Cobblestone at 260-349-1550 or stop by the clubhouse!
| | BEHIND THE BUSINESS PODCAST | | Episode #37 just released! More Than a Destination: Building Community with Grace Caswell. Click HERE or on the link below. Catch up on all our episodes or schedule your own interview with Nikole today. | |
East Noble Teacher of the Week
Raegan Cochran, a 4th grade teacher at North Side Elementary, as this week’s East Noble Teacher of the Week! Raegan brings a thoughtful and encouraging presence to her classroom, helping her students feel supported as they learn, grow, and discover their strengths. Her commitment to her students goes beyond the lessons each day, as she takes the time to build relationships, celebrate their progress, and create a classroom where every student feels like they belong. Thank you to our Teacher of the Week sponsors — The Friendly Bean Team, Baker’s Flowers & Gifts, Tasty’s Donuts, Taylor Made Melts, and BettyLou Designs & Graphics for helping celebrate our incredible local educators!
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WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
Please join us in welcoming Meridian Title Corporation!
Meridian Title provides trusted title insurance, closing, and settlement services to help make real estate transactions smooth and secure.
303 E. North St., Kendallville
260-636-2692
We’re excited to have Meridian Title Corporation as part of the Chamber community!
| | | Click on the graphic to learn more, register, or purchase tickets! | | Pizza Place - All you can eat buffet - Every Friday | Civics Bee Application is NOW open! | Support St. Martin's at St. James dinner | |
American Legion Craft Bazaar!
11/21/2026
| Pre-Order Cake Pucks for your next Party! | | The Hawk Radio every Friday morning | Taylor Made Melts - Sweater Weather wax melt box | |
Socktober KAL
10/13/2026 &
10/20/2026
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Trick or Treat On Main
10/24/26
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Shop Small Saturday
11/28/26
| | Hosler Realty Upcoming Events | Get the Facts About Hospice | |
Craft Bazaar & Cookie Crawl
10/24/2026
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East Noble Career Fair
04/21/2027
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Looking for your next great employee? Let the Chamber help spread the word!
Posting your job opening is easy—simply use the link in our newsletter to submit your listing. We'll help connect your opportunity with job seekers throughout our community.
Whether you're hiring full-time, part-time, seasonal, or internship positions, we want to help you find the right fit.
| | | | Schedule an interview with Nikole and showcase your business to the community. | |
| | | 🎙️ Behind the Business Podcast | Schedule an interview with Nikole and showcase your business to the community | |
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🏢 Office Space Available
We currently have two furnished office spaces available, each at 73 sq. ft. and just $200/month—utilities included.
Interested?
Call the Chamber at (260) 347-1554 for more details or to schedule a look.
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Email the Chamber at nalbright@kendallvillechamber.com and we’ll help get your news featured on our page.
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