On Wednesday, May 11^th, we hosted a hYPe event at Oliver Winery, featuring some great networking activities, not to mention great wine and food provided by the Winery and local Bloomington restaurants. And this is just the beginning! With summer just around the corner, the Chamber is pleased to bring more exciting events to our members. In addition to the Oliver Winery Social Event, we have many more outstanding social events planned for members of both the Chamber and hYPe.  Some of the events in the near future are:

ABC: Credit Card Processing 101

When: May 20^th, 2011 at 11:30am
Where: The Johnson Creamery Building, Rm. 108

If you are interested in offering the benefit of credit card processing for your clients and customers, this presentation is a must-attend. All your questions about credit card processing will be answered! The seminar will cover topics including, but not limited to, the following: cost components of a transaction, factors that influence cost, and pricing alternatives. You can even bring along your current merchant statement for personalized review with an Account Representative!

 

You can register for the event on our website, here!

 

WEB Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
When: May 25, 2011 at 11:30am (Doors open at 11am)
Where: Henke Hall of Champions

We are so excited to bring you the 2^nd annual Women Excel Bloomington awards ceremony and luncheon. During this luncheon, we will honor seven businesswomen from Bloomington who have gone above and beyond the call for bettering their business and our community. In addition, we are thrilled to have guest speaker Caroline Dowd-Higgins, the Director of Professional Development for the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and an active advocate for women in business. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

 

You can buy tickets or sponsor a table by visiting our website, here!

 

hYPe Financial Health Professional Development Event
When: June 8^th, 2011 from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Bloomington Country Club

The hYPe Financial Health Professional Development event is a great resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals alike! During this event, hYPe is happy to give you the opportunity to speak with a professional advisor and participate in discussions about topics like credit scores, strategies for debt relief, retirement, in addition to many more! The event will feature light snacks and a cash bar, and is free to attend, but registration is encouraged.

 

You can learn more and register for this event by visiting our website, here!

 

ABC: 10 Steps to Successful Social Networking in Business
When: June 10^th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Where: The Johnson Creamery Building

This seminar is one for the modern professional needing to know about the best strategies for managing the social aspects of business. Rhonda Foster, the Human Resources Director with the Monroe County Government, will cover everything from how to manage projects, people, and time, to project presentation and research, and many more topics! The event attendees will also enjoy a lunch provided by Scotty’s Brewhouse, and is free to members!

 

Make sure to register for this event on our website so you can attend this informative seminar!

 

28^th Annual Golf Scramble
When: June 15^th 2011, with breakfast at 6:00am, and tee times at 7:00am and 12:30pm
Where: The Eagle Point Golf Resort

The Chamber is thrilled to present the 28^th Annual Golf Scramble, which should be a fun day of golf with the chance to win amazing prizes! The tournament will be in Florida Scramble style with teams of four, offering more than $30,000 worth of cash & prizes up for grabs, including $1000 to the top 3 teams: 1^st – $600, 2^nd – $300, and 3^rd – $100. Tee times are at 7:00am, preceded by a breakfast served at 6:00am, and 12:30pm, with a complimentary lunch for all players from 11:30am-1:30pm. Registration is required, so make sure to sign up early so you don’t miss what is bound to be a great event!

 

For more information and easy online registration, visit our website, here!

 

We hope that you are just as excited as we are about these events, and make sure to check our website for more information on events for our members. If you Like us on Facebook, you can get invites to our events directly so you will always know what’s going on at the Chamber!