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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Christmas Retail Promotion has begun

The 2012 Christmas Retail Promotion "Christmas Cash" began this week. Business participating are: Celebrations, Domestic Goddess Salon & Boutique, Fischer Furniture & Appliance, German American, Hauenstein's, Nobel's Super Market, Now & Then, Old National Bank, Roland's Jewelry, Skinsations and The Greenhouse & Bouquets.

Stop by one of these retailers to enter your name for a $30 (or more) drawing each week! There will be a winner from each business each week.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!


Retail Christmas Promotion to begin

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will begin the annual "Retail Christmas Promotion" on November 30th

We invite you to join us for our “2012 CHRISTMAS CASH” retail promotion. Participating businesses will decorate a box to place in their store where shoppers can register with an entry blank for each purchase in the store to win Christmas Cash. The cash will be in the form of Chamber gift certificates (to further encourage local shopping) worth over a thousand dollars in prizes to be given away.

Participating businesses will be asked to draw a name from your box each Friday in December. We will call you for the name and pick grand prize winners each week from those given to us by participating stores. Each store will have a winner every week for a total of three winners from each store. The weekly winners will win $30 with a grand prize given the last week. The amounts may vary, depending on how many businesses participate. The Chamber will furnish you with registration forms and posters for your door/window and for your registration box soon after receiving your sign-up sheet.

The cost to participate is $100 for Chamber members and $150 for non-members.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

22nd Annual Witches Walk

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce and area merchants will be "treating" local residents to a safe Halloween during this year's Witches Walk scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th from 5-7:00 pm.

During Witches Walk, children will go store-to-store dressed in costumes seeking "goodies" from local merchants who are participating in the Witches Walk.  Children and their parents are asked to look for the orange poster with the witch on her broom to identify those businesses participating in the candy give-away.  Participating Perry County businesses and merchants donate their time and money to promote th eevent and provide "treats" for the trick-or-treaters.

Participating this year are:  Downtown Tell City - Old National, Perry County News, Roland's, Tell City Electric Department, Perry County CVB, Waupaca Foundry, Parker Hannifin, Celebrations, Danny Bolin Photography, German American, Capers, Ohio Valley Gas, Tell Street Cafe, Everbody's Fun & Fitness and Fischer Furniture & Appliance.  Other Tell City participants: Patrick Auto Repair, Oakwood Health Campus, Nobles, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Accent, Papa Johns, Wendy's, Golden Living Center, Twilight Towers and EUCC.

The City of Tell City barricades a stretch of Main Street from Jefferson Street to Pestalozzi Street in downtown Tell City to provide a safe environment for children to walk and enjoy the evening.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Candidate Forum

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce and the Perry County News are co-sponsoring a fall candidate forum on Thursday, October 18th.  The forum will take place at the Tell City Knights of Columbus beginning at 6:30 pm.

The Perry County News is compiling questions that will be asked of local candidates taking part in the forum and seeks input from readers. Suggestions for questions can be dropped off at The News or sent by e-mail to editor@perrycountynews.com.

The forum is open to the public.

New Directions Health & Fitness Ribbon Cutting Set


The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for the New Directions Health & Fitness Club on Tuesday, October 16th at noon.  The ribbon cutting is a celebration by new owners Bruce Dupont and James Rash.  New Directions Health & Fitness Club is located at 632 Main Street in Tell City. 
An open house will take place from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on the same day.  Bruce will be offering tours of the facility along with refreshments.  Call Bruce today to book an appointment with a personal trainer or to check into membership.
            The public is invited to celebrate the open house and to the ribbon cutting. For more information contact the New Directions at 547-1200 or the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 547-2385. 

Monday, October 1, 2012

22nd Annual Witches Walk

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 22nd Annual Witches Walk on Tuesday evening, October 30th from 5-7:00 pm.  Businesses are invited to participate by giving away special treats to the children and by offering special events such as pumpkin decorating contests, costume judging, prize giveaways, witches brew, coloring contest, etc.

The cost for businesses to participate in this "spooktacular" event is $25 for members ($35 for non-members) with all proceeds going toward cost of the event (re: advertising, etc).  Please respond by October 19th to be included in the advertisements.

It is the Chamber's goal to provide a safe and happy Halloween for our children.  Witches Walk has been a popular event in the past for hundreds of children and their parents.  Please help make this event an enjoyable time for our children once again!

Chamber Business Golf Classic

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce held it's annual "Chamber Business Golf Classic" scramble on Wednesday, September 26th at the Hoosier Heights Country Club in Tell City.

Thank you to Consolidated Recycling, German American, JH Rudolph, Perry County Memorial Hospital, PSC, Sonic and Waupaca Foundry teams for playing in the scramble and making it a success!  Thank you also goes to the sponsors and those that donated items for the drawings:  Southern Indiana Power, Michael Elaman CPA, Sonic, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, C & S, Circle S Marts, New Boston Tavern, Mulzer Crushed Stone, PSC and Consolidated Recycling.

Thank you also to Hoosier Heights Country Club - Trevor and April - for their hospitality.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Annual Membership Picnic

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will hold it's Annual Membership Picnic Thursday, September 13th at Mulzer's Camp near Troy.  The social hour will begin at 5:30 pm and a steak dinner at 6:30 pm.

A business meeting will be held to elect new Board Members.  Nominated are Patty James, Bruce Knox, Kim Oliva and Donna Harpenau.

The cost is $25 per person.  Please make your reservation by calling Cheri at the Chamber - 547-2385.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Welcome new members!

Julie's Tell Street Cafe,
Family & Small Business Solutions of Tell City,
Evans Tire & Automotive.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Schweizer Fest Dinner honors Bob Harpenau

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Schweizer Fest Testimonial Dinner to honor Robert "Bob" Harpenau on Thursday, August 9th.  The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus where the social hour will begin at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm.

Bob Harpenau is being honored for his 54 years as a Lincoln Financial Advisor with a plaque presented by the Schweizer Fest Committee.  Bob is also sponsoring the band for the Brau Garten stage at Schweizer Fest for Thursday evening - the Hiding.

Tickets for the event are available through the Perry County Chamber for $20.  Reservations are required and may be made to 812-547-2385 or e-mailed to perrychamber@psci.net.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Sonic Ribbon Cutting Set

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for Sonic of Tell City on Friday, July 20th at noon to celebrate their grand opening. Sonic of Tell City is located at 603 Hwy 66 in Tell City.


Sonic of Tell City is managed by Katrina Page and Austin Buck. Stop by to meet the staff and welcome them to Tell City.

The public is invited to the ribbon cutting. For more information contact Sonic of Tell City at 812-548-4930 or the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 547-2385.

Congratulations and welcome Sonic!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Welcome June New Members!

Sonic of Tell City,
Casebolt Construction,
Carman's Body Shop,
EverBody's Fun & Fitness Center

Saturday, May 19, 2012

LHDC Early Head Start Ribbon Cutting

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for the Lincoln Hills Development Early Head Start on Thursday, May 24th at 12:15 pm to celebrate their new location. They are now located at 321 9th Street (the old Coco Cola Bottling Company) in Tell City.

Early Head Start also has an open house planned from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Stop by to view the facility, meet the staff and learn about the programs they offer.

The public is invited to the open house and ribbon cutting. Refreshments will be available. For more information contact Early Head Start at 812-547-4850 or the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 547-2385.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Dixon Auction & Realty Ribbon Cutting

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for the Dixon Auction & Realty on Thursday, May 17th at 1:00 pm to celebrate their new business. Dixon Auction & Realty is located at 807 12th Street in Tell City.

Dixon Auction & Realty also has an open house planned from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. Stop by to tour the newest realtor in Tell City, meet the staff and learn about the what they offer.

The public is invited to the open house and ribbon cutting. Refreshments will be available. For more information contact Dixon Auction & Realty at 812-547-3814 or the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 547-2385.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Business Award Winners Announced

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce announces winners from last nights Chamber Award Dinner. Congratulations to: Large Business category winner the City of Tell City; Small Business category winner Troy Clinic; Entrepreneur of the Year Simon & Harris Construction; and Applause award winner Leadership Perry County. Nominations for the 2012 Chamber Award Dinner in four categories were: Large Business – ATTC Manufacturing and the City of Tell City; Small Business – American Colloid, Engineer Associates, New Directions Health & Fitness Club, Orscheln Farm & Home, Team Central Sports and Troy Clinic; Entrepreneur – Domestic Goddess and Simon & Harris Construction; and Applause Award – Leadership Perry County and VNA Plus. The award winners were chosen by an independent panel consisting of last year’s winners. Thank you to our sponsors for making this a special event. Award Dinner sponsors: Blue Sponsors: ATTC Manufacturing Cromwell Radio Group and WGS Global Services LC; White Sponsor: Southern Indiana Power and Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Red Sponsor: Tell City Electric; along with Heritage sponsors: PSC and Perry County News; Legend sponsors: German American, ATTC Manufacturing, Old National, Perry County Memorial Hospital and Tell City Electric Department; and Tradition sponsors: Fischer’s Furniture & Appliance, Michael Elaman CPA, PC and Southern Indiana Power.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Nominations Announced for the Award Dinner

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce announces the nominations for the 2012 Chamber Award Dinner. Awards are given in four categories: Large Business – ATTC Manufacturing and the City of Tell City; Small Business – American Colloid, Engineer Associates, New Directions Health & Fitness Club, Orscheln Farm & Home, Team Central Sports and Troy Clinic; Entrepreneur – Domestic Goddess and Simon & Harris Construction; and Applause Award – Leadership Perry County and VNA Plus.

The award winners will be chosen by an independent panel consisting of last year’s winners and will be announced at the 11th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Schergens Center, 1140 31st Street in Tell City. The social begins at 5:30 pm with a cash bar and dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Perry County Chamber of Commerce located at 601 Main Street, Suite A in Tell City. Please RSVP by Friday, April 20th.

Thank you to our Award Dinner sponsors: Blue Sponsors: ATTC Manufacturing and WGS Global Services LC; White Sponsor: Southern Indiana Power and Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Red Sponsor: Tell City Electric; along with Heritage sponsors: PSC and Perry County News; Legend sponsors: German American, ATTC Manufacturing, Old National, Perry County Memorial Hospital and Tell City Electric Department; and Tradition sponsors: Fischer’s Furniture & Appliance, Michael Elaman CPA, PC and Southern Indiana Power.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Volunteer opportunities

Perry County HTC Phase II Projects

Leave a Local Legacy
Education
- Provide Awareness of the missions of non-profit organizations and services provided.
- Education on Non-profit long-term planning such as endowments.
- Provide methods of giving to non-profit organizations
- Estate planning education and seminars
Website
- Design and provide an organization search list of non-profit organizations
Leave a Legacy program
- Research and implement the LEAVE A LEGACY® program to benefit our community programs.

Leadership
Leadership Perry County
- Work with Leadership Perry County on recruitment.
- Work on ways to enhance the current LPC program
- Assist LPC to create a sense of belonging with the LPC alumni.
Awareness of leadership opportunities
- Increase awareness of what Perry County has to offer for leadership.
- Identify, support and develop the next generation of leaders
Awareness of organization goals
- Create a program to coordinate organizations strategic plans and goals.
- Conduct a half- to full day to hear from multiple organizations in one sitting (invite elected officials, public, etc.)
- Host a community resource fair to allow community members to visit organizations and talk with members to understand their purpose.
- Increase civic engagement
- Develop an organization list into more than a contact list for the Discover magazine.

Entrepreneurship
Education/awareness
- Bring awareness of the current entrepreneur assistance available from the Chamber and other organizations
- Market assistance to potential entrepreneurs to raise public awareness
- Start a mentor program utilizing retired professionals to assist entrepreneurs
- Funding
- Establish ‘pathways’ for funding
- Identify and/or help locate sources of venture capital
- Establish a ‘to do’ list taking into account requirements from local lending institutions
Business assistance
- Better signage to all business districts
- Provide infrastructure to enable businesses to establish at the interstate interchange
- Conduct study to see where those that spend money here live – Do we shop at home?
- Determine how to increase the radius from which our local businesses draw
- Determine and maintain a list of outsourcing opportunities for county businesses
- Entrepreneur personal benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.)
- Explore how Perry County demographics distribution affects entrepreneur start-ups

Youth
Employment
- Support efforts of economic development to attract and retain jobs in the county
- Educate current students about the jobs available in the county
Activities for Youth and Adults
- Provide more recreational and cultural activities for youth and adults.
- Address the need for a safe place for youth to “hang out”.

Rural Families Economic Success
Education attainment
- Increase educational attainment for county residents
- Create more college and career readiness skills – 21st century skills
Community assets
- Facilitate long-term efforts to bring county together with the US Forest Service
- Utilize the river more as an asset
Housing
- Engage decision makers in dialogue about the need to balance the types of housing available in the county (public, rental, middle-income and upscale housing).
- Develop short- and long-term goals and make any necessary changes in public policy.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Legislative Breakfast - March 6th

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 10th from 8-10:00 am. The breakfast will be held at Bill & Dave’s Smokin Pit, 1525 11th Street, Tell City.

Senator Richard Young and Representative Sue Ellspermann are planning to be in attendance. The legislators will give a summary of the session and will open the floor to questions.

Bill & Dave’s will offer a full breakfast buffet for $7.95 per person.

The public is invited to attend this event. For more information contact the Chamber at 812-547-2385 or perrychamber@psci.net.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Perry County HTC Opportunity Retreat

The Perry County HTC steering committee is hosting an Opportunity Retreat to outline the findings from the phase one assessment of Perry County. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 21st at the Schergens Center from 11:30-1:00 pm.

The Perry County HTC program includes five pillars: Youth, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leave a Local Legacy and Rural Economic Success. The HTC program is a county-wide process built on a national model for empowering rural communities to enhance their prosperity and ability to compete in the global marketplace.

The Opportunity Retreat will include a report from each pillar leader on the assessment findings from their area. Opportunities identified as potential projects they will take into phase 2 of the program will also be reported.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to help the pillars prioritize their work as well as volunteer for specific projects for the next phase.

The public is invited to attend this event to help us work for a successful Perry County. A light lunch will be provided. For questions, please call coordinator Cheri Taylor at 812-547-2385.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Christmas Cash Winners Announced

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce along with participating businesses are proud to announce this year’s Christmas Cash Giveaway. To win, shoppers must register at one of the participating merchants from through December 23 to win Chamber gift certificates. The promotion is intended to encourage local shopping over the holiday season and give local residents some extra shopping money compliments of local businesses. The total cash to be given away this year is over $1,200. There will be a winner from each participating location each week.

Winners for the week two were: Helen Gay, Sue Burst, Jamie Hoesli, Anna Harper, Mary Meunier, Mary Howard, Cora Haaff, Gerald James, Wilhemina Dye, Derek Seix, Jane Camron, and Curtis Vandgrift. Winners for the final week were: Debbie Tsantis, Jennifer Chestnut, Missy Aders, Tammy Devillez, Chuck Faust, William Kelsay, Donna Mullis, Mona Lehman, Elsie Flamion, Zack Maod and Becky Davis. Rebecca Madden won the $120 cash drawing.

Participating businesses are Celebrations, German American, Fischer’s Furniture & Appliance, Hauenstein’s, Lauer Floral Company, Marian’s Hallmark, Nobles IGA, Old National, Roland’s, Now & Then and Wal-Mart Tell City Supercenter.

These certificates are also available for sale at the Chamber office free of charge. They can be purchased in any denomination and recipients may use them for purchases at the following Perry County businesses: Bill & Dave’s Smokin Pit, Blue Heron Winery, Canary Outdoor Power, Capers, Carriage Inn, Celebrations, Charlie’s Auto Parts, Colucci Log Cabins, Day’s Inn, Domestic Goddess, Fifth Third Bank, Fischer’s Furniture & Appliance, Gatherings, German American, Hauenstein’s, Holiday Inn Express, Lauer Floral Company, Maurices, McFall Family Meats, New Directions Health & Fitness, Nobles IGA, Now & Then, Orscheln Farm & Home, Ramada Inn, Reynards, Riverside Diner, Roland’s Jewelry, Sassy’s Spa & Salon, ServiceMaster of Tell City, Skinsations, Southern Wireless, Team Central, VIP/Petals, Visible Changes, Walmart Tell City Supercenter, Werner Drug Store and William Tell Antiques & Collectibles.

This year over $31,600 in retail sales was kept in the county through our gift certificate program.

Chamber member businesses can be added to the list of available businesses at no charge. Please give Cheri a call to set this up at 547-2385. It’s free to Chamber members!