Congratulations to Tracey Coyle of American Colloid Company for receiving the "Jacques Cousteau Award" during their global award dinner in Chicago on Saturday. This award is presented to an individual within the company for "Protecting the Environment & Serving Our Communities".
Congratulations Tracey and thank you for your contribution to the success of Perry County!
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Christmas Cash Giveaway - Week 1
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce along with the 11 participating businesses are proud to announce this year's Christmas Cash Giveaway. To win, shoppers must register at one of the participating merchants through December 20 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 give away this year is $1,100. There will be a winner from each participating location each week.
Winners and location their name was drawn for the first week were: Angela Henning from Celebrations, Jennifer Mattingly from Domestic Goddess Salon & Boutique, Roger Dale Peter from German American, Scarlet Carter from Fischer's Furniture & Appliance, Samantha DuPont from Hauenstein's, Pam Austin from Nobles, Tina Smith from Now & Then, Sam Fredell from Old National Bank, Leslie Ransom from Roland's, Anita Bruggeman from Skinsations and Joyce Alvey from The Depot Artisan Shop.
These certificates are also available for sale at the Chamber office and can be purchased in any denomination. Recipients may use them for purchases at the following Perry County Chamber Member businesses: AT&T InTouch Communications, Bill & Dave's Smokin Pit, Blue Heron Winery, Canary Outdoor Power, Carriage Inn, Celebrations, Charlie's Auto Parts, Day's Inn, Domestic Goddess Salon & Boutique, Everbody's Fun and Fitness, Fifth Third Bank, Fischer's Furniture & Appliance, Gatherings, German American, Hauenstein's, Holiday Inn Express, Lulu's Prom & Bridal, Maurices, McFall Family Meats, New Directions Health & Fitness, Nobles IGA, Now & Then, Orscheln Farm & Home, PSC, Ramada Inn, Rocky Point Waterfront Grille, Roland's Jewelry, ServiceMaster of Tell City, Skinsations, VIP/Petals, Walmart Tell City Supercenter, Werner Drug Store, William Tell Antiques & Collectibles and Winzerwald Winery.
This year over $30,000 in retail sales was kept in the county through our gift certificate program.
Chamber member businesses can be added to the list of participating businesses. It's free to Chamber members! Please give the Chamber a call to set this up at 547-2385.
Winners and location their name was drawn for the first week were: Angela Henning from Celebrations, Jennifer Mattingly from Domestic Goddess Salon & Boutique, Roger Dale Peter from German American, Scarlet Carter from Fischer's Furniture & Appliance, Samantha DuPont from Hauenstein's, Pam Austin from Nobles, Tina Smith from Now & Then, Sam Fredell from Old National Bank, Leslie Ransom from Roland's, Anita Bruggeman from Skinsations and Joyce Alvey from The Depot Artisan Shop.
These certificates are also available for sale at the Chamber office and can be purchased in any denomination. Recipients may use them for purchases at the following Perry County Chamber Member businesses: AT&T InTouch Communications, Bill & Dave's Smokin Pit, Blue Heron Winery, Canary Outdoor Power, Carriage Inn, Celebrations, Charlie's Auto Parts, Day's Inn, Domestic Goddess Salon & Boutique, Everbody's Fun and Fitness, Fifth Third Bank, Fischer's Furniture & Appliance, Gatherings, German American, Hauenstein's, Holiday Inn Express, Lulu's Prom & Bridal, Maurices, McFall Family Meats, New Directions Health & Fitness, Nobles IGA, Now & Then, Orscheln Farm & Home, PSC, Ramada Inn, Rocky Point Waterfront Grille, Roland's Jewelry, ServiceMaster of Tell City, Skinsations, VIP/Petals, Walmart Tell City Supercenter, Werner Drug Store, William Tell Antiques & Collectibles and Winzerwald Winery.
This year over $30,000 in retail sales was kept in the county through our gift certificate program.
Chamber member businesses can be added to the list of participating businesses. It's free to Chamber members! Please give the Chamber a call to set this up at 547-2385.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Christmas Retail Open Houses November 8-9
Visit the Perry County Small Business "Christmas Retail Open Houses" today and tomorrow!
Kick off your Christmas shopping season here in Perry County by browsing the new items and specials in our spectacular retail stores.
Kick off your Christmas shopping season here in Perry County by browsing the new items and specials in our spectacular retail stores.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The Chamber Announces the Taste of the Holidays
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the “Taste of the Holidays” event on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm at the Schergens Community Center on 31st Street in Tell City. The cost of the event is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office or from a Board member.
Retailers and artisans are invited to set up booths to sell goods. Participants pay only $25 for an 8-foot booth space to decorate as you wish and one ticket to the event. A competition will be held for the best decorated booth. Booths are also asked donate an item valued at $25 for the silent auction. Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to donate items for the silent auction that will also be held that evening. Flyers, coupons, or samples of other items for sale may be displayed with the auction item.
The “Taste of the Holidays” event will include a free wine glass, wine tastings, food, live entertainment, shopping, silent auction, and more! Attendees can get their ticket stamped at each booth to be entered for a door prize. Wineries will be competing in a “Wine Cocktail” contest with the winner chosen by the attendees by ballot. Attendees will also vote on the best decorated booth by ballet.
To close the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a wine glass that may win a $250 prize basket.
Booth registration can be made and tickets can be picked up at the Perry County Chamber of Commerce, 601 Main Street, Suite A, Tell City, IN 47586. For more information call the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 812-547-2385.
Retailers and artisans are invited to set up booths to sell goods. Participants pay only $25 for an 8-foot booth space to decorate as you wish and one ticket to the event. A competition will be held for the best decorated booth. Booths are also asked donate an item valued at $25 for the silent auction. Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to donate items for the silent auction that will also be held that evening. Flyers, coupons, or samples of other items for sale may be displayed with the auction item.
The “Taste of the Holidays” event will include a free wine glass, wine tastings, food, live entertainment, shopping, silent auction, and more! Attendees can get their ticket stamped at each booth to be entered for a door prize. Wineries will be competing in a “Wine Cocktail” contest with the winner chosen by the attendees by ballot. Attendees will also vote on the best decorated booth by ballet.
To close the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a wine glass that may win a $250 prize basket.
Booth registration can be made and tickets can be picked up at the Perry County Chamber of Commerce, 601 Main Street, Suite A, Tell City, IN 47586. For more information call the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 812-547-2385.
Lulu's Prom & Bridal Ribbon Cutting Friday
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for Lulu’s Prom & Bridal on Friday, November 1st at 5:00 pm to kick-off their grand opening. The grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday, November 3rd from noon – 5:00 pm. A fashion show will be held on Sunday at 2:00 pm.
Lulu’s Prom & Bridal is located at 1408 Main Street (the old Tell City Glass building) in Tell City. Store owner is Beth Hauser and employees are Kendall Hauser and Christine Hauser. Lulu’s Prom & Bridal opened on October 3, 2013. Lulu’s Prom & Bridal offers prom, bridal, special occasion and Mother of the Bride dresses, tuxedos, jewelry, veils and shoes. Store hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday noon – 5:00 pm.
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting - please stop by to wish them well. Specials will be given to anyone purchasing a dress the day of the fashion show. For more information contact the Lulu’s Prom & Bridal at 812-772-2013 or the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 547-2385.
Lulu’s Prom & Bridal is located at 1408 Main Street (the old Tell City Glass building) in Tell City. Store owner is Beth Hauser and employees are Kendall Hauser and Christine Hauser. Lulu’s Prom & Bridal opened on October 3, 2013. Lulu’s Prom & Bridal offers prom, bridal, special occasion and Mother of the Bride dresses, tuxedos, jewelry, veils and shoes. Store hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday noon – 5:00 pm.
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting - please stop by to wish them well. Specials will be given to anyone purchasing a dress the day of the fashion show. For more information contact the Lulu’s Prom & Bridal at 812-772-2013 or the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 547-2385.
Witches Walk tonight!
Bring your goblins out for Witches Walk tonight from 5-7:00 pm! Participating businesses are: Old National, Rolands, Perry County News, Hauenstein's, AT&T-InTouch Communications, Tell City Electric Department, Parker Hannifin, Waupaca Foundry, Perry County Democrats, New Directions, German American, Ohio Valley Gas, Butler Family Denistry, Everbody's Fun & Fitness, St. Paul Catholic Church, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Fischer Furniture & Appliance, Lulu's Prom & Bridal, Nobles, Patrick Auto Repair, Oakwood Health Campus, Golden Living Center, Long John Silver's, Accent, Papa John's, Twilight Towers and Orscheln.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Annual Chamber Membership Picnic - September 12th
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Annual Membership Picnic on Thursday, September 12th at Mulzer Camp near Troy. The social hour will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner to follow at 6:30 pm. Reservations are due by Friday, September 6th.
All Chamber members are invited to attend.
All Chamber members are invited to attend.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
June 4 Job Fair Planned
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair with area businesses on Tuesday, June 4th. The job fair will be held at the Schergens Center from 1-6:00 pm.
All interested businesses are invited to setup booths promoting employment in their company. Booth rental for Chamber members is $100 for large employers and $50 for small employers; non-members is $200 for large employers and $100 for small employers. The job fair is free to educational institutions, workforce development agencies and local government.
Setup is available the morning of June 4th starting at noon at the Schergens Center. One covered 8' table, 2 chairs, company identification sign (with logo if provided by the employer in advance) and an on-site interview area will be provided for each booth.
If you have additional questions or to make reservations, please call Cheri at the Chamber at 812-547-2385 or email perrychamber@psci.net.
All interested businesses are invited to setup booths promoting employment in their company. Booth rental for Chamber members is $100 for large employers and $50 for small employers; non-members is $200 for large employers and $100 for small employers. The job fair is free to educational institutions, workforce development agencies and local government.
Setup is available the morning of June 4th starting at noon at the Schergens Center. One covered 8' table, 2 chairs, company identification sign (with logo if provided by the employer in advance) and an on-site interview area will be provided for each booth.
If you have additional questions or to make reservations, please call Cheri at the Chamber at 812-547-2385 or email perrychamber@psci.net.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Winners Announced for the Chamber Award Dinner
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce held its 12th annual Business Awards Dinner on Tuesday. Awards were given in four categories: Large Business – over 25 employees; Small Business – up to 25 employees; Entrepreneurship and Applause Award.
The award winners were ATTC Manufacturing in the Large Business category, Winzerwald Winery in the Small Business Category, EverBody’s Fun and Fitness Center in the Entrepreneurship category, and Glenn Wood Hills Campgrounds in the Applause category. Also recognized for the Large Business category were Waupaca Foundry and WGS Global Services, in the Small Business category were Glenn’s Cleaning Service, Hoosier Southern Railroad, Kessner Interior, McFall Family Meats, Power Plant and Tell City Pretzel and for the Applause award Cannelton Foundation and VNA Plus. A big thanks goes to each of these businesses for what they do for Perry County.
Thank you to our Chamber and Award Dinner sponsors: 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, Southern Indiana Power and The Springs; Blue Dinner sponsors: ATTC Manufacturing, EverBody’s Fun & Fitness Center, Glenn’s Cleaning Service, JH Rudolph, Liberty Laboratory and Waupaca Foundry; White sponsor: Perry County Memorial Hospital and the Perry County News; Red sponsor: Accent and Tell City Electric Department.
The award winners were ATTC Manufacturing in the Large Business category, Winzerwald Winery in the Small Business Category, EverBody’s Fun and Fitness Center in the Entrepreneurship category, and Glenn Wood Hills Campgrounds in the Applause category. Also recognized for the Large Business category were Waupaca Foundry and WGS Global Services, in the Small Business category were Glenn’s Cleaning Service, Hoosier Southern Railroad, Kessner Interior, McFall Family Meats, Power Plant and Tell City Pretzel and for the Applause award Cannelton Foundation and VNA Plus. A big thanks goes to each of these businesses for what they do for Perry County.
Thank you to our Chamber and Award Dinner sponsors: 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, Southern Indiana Power and The Springs; Blue Dinner sponsors: ATTC Manufacturing, EverBody’s Fun & Fitness Center, Glenn’s Cleaning Service, JH Rudolph, Liberty Laboratory and Waupaca Foundry; White sponsor: Perry County Memorial Hospital and the Perry County News; Red sponsor: Accent and Tell City Electric Department.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
2013 Award Nominations Announced
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce announces the nominations for the 2013 Chamber Award Dinner. Awards are given in four categories: Large Business - ATTC Manufacturing, Waupaca Foundry and WGS Global Services; Small Business and Entrepreneur - Engineer Associates, McFall Family Meats, Power Plant, Glenn's Cleaning Service, Fischer Furniture and Appliance, Kessner Interior, EverBody's Fun and Fitness Center, Perry County Port Authority, Tell City Pretzel and Winzerwald Winery; and Applause Award - Cannelton Foundation, Glenn Wood Hills Campground, Michael Elaman, CPA and VNA Plus.
The award winners will be chosen by an independent panel and will be announced at the 12th Annual Chamber Award Dinner on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The dinner will be held 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 Thursday, April 25th.
Dinner sponsorships are also available: Blue-$300-receives dinner seating for eight, display and/or brochures at each place setting and registration table, mention in programs, news releases and all other correspondence about the dinner; White-$200-receives dinner seating for four, mention in program, brochures at the registration table, news releases and all other correspondence about the dinner; and Red-$100-Sponsor receives dinner seating for two and mention in the program. Sponsorships are also due by Thursday, April 25th.
The award winners will be chosen by an independent panel and will be announced at the 12th Annual Chamber Award Dinner on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The dinner will be held 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 Thursday, April 25th.
Dinner sponsorships are also available: Blue-$300-receives dinner seating for eight, display and/or brochures at each place setting and registration table, mention in programs, news releases and all other correspondence about the dinner; White-$200-receives dinner seating for four, mention in program, brochures at the registration table, news releases and all other correspondence about the dinner; and Red-$100-Sponsor receives dinner seating for two and mention in the program. Sponsorships are also due by Thursday, April 25th.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Award Nominations Wanted!
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for the 2013 Business of the Year. Nominations are open for three categories: Large, Small and Entrepreneur. Awards will be given at our Award Dinner held later this spring - details will follow.
Rules - Anyone may nominate a business for "business of the year" in any of the three categories. Businesses may self-nominate by submitting applications materials directly. Information supplied will be provided to the Business Award Selection Committee. Deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 28, 2013. Announcement of the awards will be made at the Award Dinner. All nominees will be announced in advance, however, all awards will be confidential until the Award Dinner.
Criteria for Selection -
Membership - The applicant must be a member of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce.
Categories - The large business chosen for teh award will have twenty-five or more full-time equivalent employees, the small business will have fewer than twenty-five full-time equivalent employees, an award will also be given for Entrepreneur of the Year. Additionally, an award will be given for an Applause Award to a non-profit or individual that has gone above the norm to do great things for our community,.
Judging Criteria - Significance of employment to the community, product/service line, company image, employee development, contributions to the community, ways in which the company may be unique, management/leadership style, business growth, and special recognition/awards.
Visit http://www.perrycountychamber.com/pdf/nomination.pdf for the nomination form.
Remember February 28, 2013 is the deadline for nominations!
Rules - Anyone may nominate a business for "business of the year" in any of the three categories. Businesses may self-nominate by submitting applications materials directly. Information supplied will be provided to the Business Award Selection Committee. Deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 28, 2013. Announcement of the awards will be made at the Award Dinner. All nominees will be announced in advance, however, all awards will be confidential until the Award Dinner.
Criteria for Selection -
Membership - The applicant must be a member of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce.
Categories - The large business chosen for teh award will have twenty-five or more full-time equivalent employees, the small business will have fewer than twenty-five full-time equivalent employees, an award will also be given for Entrepreneur of the Year. Additionally, an award will be given for an Applause Award to a non-profit or individual that has gone above the norm to do great things for our community,.
Judging Criteria - Significance of employment to the community, product/service line, company image, employee development, contributions to the community, ways in which the company may be unique, management/leadership style, business growth, and special recognition/awards.
Visit http://www.perrycountychamber.com/pdf/nomination.pdf for the nomination form.
Remember February 28, 2013 is the deadline for nominations!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Christmas Retail Promotion Winners
The Perry County Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank the following businesses for participating in the 2012 Christmas Retail Promotion: Celebrations, Domestic Goddess Salon & Boutique, Fischer's Furniture & Appliance, Hauenstein's, Nobles IGA, Now & Then, Old National, Roland's, Skinsations and The Greenhouse & Bouquets.
There were 33 winners in the retail promotion. The winners were: Nancy James, Cassie Laslie, Cheryl Arnold, Barbara Steen, Carol Zellers, Mary Hackel, Raymond Butters, Ada Gilmore, Joyce Hare, Roxanne Perryman, Dianna Rogers, Bill Meunier, June Spencer, Becky Genet, Lisa Richards, Sara Wilson, Regina Scheiber, Dave Ferguson, Beverly Jennings, Angel Mills, Alberta Morris, Danny McManaway, Susie James, Paul Goffinet, Larry Kleeman, Janice Little, Dennis Schipp, Stacy Kitchen, Sally Devillez, Marlene Lautner, Jennifer Lane, Sug Applegate and Tammy Bruner.
Congratulations to all 2012 winners!
There were 33 winners in the retail promotion. The winners were: Nancy James, Cassie Laslie, Cheryl Arnold, Barbara Steen, Carol Zellers, Mary Hackel, Raymond Butters, Ada Gilmore, Joyce Hare, Roxanne Perryman, Dianna Rogers, Bill Meunier, June Spencer, Becky Genet, Lisa Richards, Sara Wilson, Regina Scheiber, Dave Ferguson, Beverly Jennings, Angel Mills, Alberta Morris, Danny McManaway, Susie James, Paul Goffinet, Larry Kleeman, Janice Little, Dennis Schipp, Stacy Kitchen, Sally Devillez, Marlene Lautner, Jennifer Lane, Sug Applegate and Tammy Bruner.
Congratulations to all 2012 winners!
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