News from August 2018


MUNCIE-DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE: Stanley Receives Legacy Award

The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce honored Kelly Stanley with their 2018 Legacy Award. The Gala Event held at the Horizon Convention Center, had nearly 300 guests.

INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ironworks Hotel Indy Hosts Second Annual Ironworks Social

Ironworks Hotel Indy, the first boutique hotel on Indianapolis’ north side, announces its second annual Ironworks Social, taking place Saturday, September 15, from 2-8 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Go ‘BAC to School’ with IPS Fundraiser on September 24th

Students at IPS have settled into a new school year, and the Indy’s Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) has also done its homework on how to maintain momentum in the state’s largest school district: The BAC has endorsed two incumbents and one open-seat candidate for the IPS Board of Commissioners, along with the district’s referendum campaign based on a partnership between IPS and the Chamber.

Eli Lilly to participate in 2018 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

Eli Lilly and Company announced on August 27 that it will participate in the 2018 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference to be held September 12 through 14 in New York City.

Data breach victims protected by new Arizona law

A new law strengthening the protections guarding data breach victims is now in effect in Arizona.

GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Join Mega Events Benefit Auction Specialists for a ''Mock Auction'' Lunch Included! on Sep. 17

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COCONINO COUNTY: Experience “Handmade Good Times” at the 2018 Coconino County Fair

Coconino County issued the following announcement on Aug. 23.Coconino County Parks & Recreation is hosting the 69th annual Coconino County Fair, on Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 at Fort Tuthill County Park.

PIMA COUNTY: Elections Department releases Security Plan

On Aug. 24, the Pima County Elections Department released its 2018 Security Plan, which details the internal processes taken to ensure the security and integrity of the election process.

TUCSON METRO CHAMBER: Tucson Botanical Gardens to Present Events Highlighting Mexican American Food Traditions and Family Recipes

The Tucson Botanical Gardens was awarded a $5,000 grant from Arizona Humanities to create a bilingual booklet of Mexican recipes and associated stories in partnership with Catholic Community Services’ El Pueblo Senior Nutrition Program.

GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Phoenix developing in key industry sectors

On August 15, Sharon Harper, president & CEO of Plaza Companies, spoke to attendees at the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Economic Development Insider Series.

Porter among counties with worst home affordability

Porter County ranked No. 244 on a list of U.S. counties with the worst home affordability index, according to an analysis of 432 counties by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

Yavapai among counties with worst home affordability

Yavapai County ranked No. 117 on a list of U.S. counties with the worst home affordability index, according to an analysis of 432 counties by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.


DANVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Indiana Lyons Hires Head of Basketball Operations and Chaplin

The Indiana Lyons is pleased to announce Pastor Craig A. Thurmon Sr has been hired as Head of Basketball Operations and Sr. Chaplin.

BATESVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Southeastern Indiana YMCA Trivia Night & Annual Campaign Kick-off

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Aug. 20.All are invited to come to a fun Trivia Night & Annual Campaign Kick-off hosted by the Southeastern Indiana YMCA.

GREATER AVON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Indy BackPack Attack Receives $7,500 Grant From The UPS Foundation

Indy BackPack Attack received a $7,500 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE:UPS).

GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gilbert Leadership Program Announces Members of Class XXVII

Gilbert Leadership, a program of the Gilbert Chamber Foundation, has named 25 members to this year’s class as the program continues to raise awareness of community needs and helps leaders identify opportunities to serve the Town of Gilbert.

CITY OF AVONDALE: Avondale Public Library kicks off second season of READ 365

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GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Jobs, jobs everywhere in Arizona

Arizona’s economy is booming! Businesses are thriving and small business—which makes up 99% of businesses in Arizona— are confident in continued economic growth.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Governor’s Budget Office Projects Strong Economic Growth In Arizona

The Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released its 2018 Summer Economic Outlook projecting strong and accelerating growth for Arizona in the coming years.