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Digital design
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Mike King, right, founder of digital agency King and Knight, and employee Brad Taylor. King and Knight created The Chambers new web site at fwchamber.org.

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Mike Landram CEO and President The Chamber mlandram@fwchamber.org

Chamber members and friends, Welcome to the Technology issue of Emphasis Magazine. With the launch of our new and much improved Chamber website, we decided to devote a large portion of this issue to technology and how it can better serve our members and the community. As many of you have experienced, updating your web site can be a very challenging process. For us, thanks to the partnership of our Communications team and King and Knight, the process had very few bumps along the way and provided an end result that were very proud of. If youve not checked out the site yet, I encourage you to take a look and give us your feedback. Read more about our new site on Page 8. We have also partnered with Cirrus ABS to provide you a cost effective web site option. Our members will receive substantial discounts on new websites along with assistance in managing them. Check out the article on Page 5 to learn more

about how affordable this product provided Chamber members can be. This month were also sharing tips on how to improve your online brand using LinkedIn. Chamber member and frequent workshop instructor Anthony Juliano shares his personal tips on how to use this technology. In our ever-changing professional environment, Anthony provides solid common sense advice we can all use on Page 7. The Chamber is proud to once again partner with Ivy Tech to bring a second installment of the Disney Institute to Fort Wayne. With the popularity of the first Disney Institute, we believe this September session will be valuable to our community. Page 5 will provide you with all of the information you need to attend Disneys Approach to People Management. Hope to see you in the month ahead!

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Emphasis Monthly is a publication of The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce. 826 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 424-1435 | www.fwchamber.org communications@fwchamber.org Printed by KPC Media Group Inc., publishers of the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly The mission of the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce is to create a vibrant economic environment by supporting business, advocating on behalf of the business community, and fostering community partnerships to advance a common economic vision.

4 Need an advocate? Call us 4 Delta to continue non-stop flights 5 Cirrus ABS offers affordable web solution to Chamber members 5 Disney Institute returns to Fort Wayne 6 How to host a company health fair 6 Shopping online saves time, money 7 Three important principles for getting the most out of LinkedIn 8 New web site promises ease of use 9 Make every dollar count for nonprofits 10 An interns view: Fort Wayne found a place in my heart 11 Meet our new controller, Deb Boyd 12 New and renewing members 13 Ribbon cutting 13 Your Chamber discount guide 14 Chamber calendar of events

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Katy Stafford Director of Government Affairs The Chamber kstafford@fwchamber.org fwchamber.org/gov

As a Chamber member, you have direct access to the Government Affairs Department and can contact us anytime, day or night, to request assistance with a legislative issue that is impacting your business. The Chamber provides these services as part of your membership dues. If you are looking for ways to trim your budget, but know you need representation at the state and local government levels, joining The Chamber provides you with experienced advocates who will carry your message to your elected officials. The cost of lobbying $1,000-$3,000: The average price, per month, for a lobbyist to monitor a non-controversial issue before the Indiana General Assembly $3,000-$5,000: The average price, per month, for a lobbyist to monitor a controversial issue before the Indiana General Assembly $5,000 and up: The average price, per month, for a lobbyist to engage on an issue before the Indiana General Assembly What The Chamber does for you Monitoring a non-controversial issue: Lobbyist tracks the progress of a bill, or bills, that contain the issue of interest. We regularly update the client on the progress of that bill. We

do not have meetings or engage legislators on the issue. Examples of these issues may include, but are not limited to: Bills that outline the process for making appointments of General Assembly members following an election. Bills that specify who can be appointed to a study committee and change the name of an existing study committee. Monitoring a controversial issue: Lobbyist tracks the progress of a bill, or bills, that contain the issue of interest. We regularly update the client on the progress of that bill. We do not have meetings or engage legislators on the issue. Examples of these issues may include, but are not limited to: Smoking ban in public places Elimination of property taxes Handgun laws Engaging on an issue: Lobbyist tracks the progress of a bill, or bills, that contain the issue of interest. We regularly update the client on the progress of that bill. We speak to legislators and interested parties on your behalf to influence the passage or defeat of the bill. We coordinate testimony and can assist with talking points on any issues. Lobbyists can engage on both controversial and non-controversial issues. Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. William James

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Delta to continue non-stop flights

Dave Young Vice President of Air Service Development The Chamber dyoung@fwchamber.org fwchamber.org/air

I am pleased to announce that Delta Air Lines has decided to continue both the third Atlanta non-stop that was added this spring, while retaining the Minneapolis/St. Paul non-stop flight throughout the coming year. Both flights were originally set to stop in September, but due to strong support from the Fort Wayne community, Delta believes both these flights will perform well during the historically slow period FWA experiences between November and February. Thanks for your continuing support. Overall, FWA enplanements have fared well so
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far in 2011, but the cost of fuel has been preventing expansion from occurring, not only at FWA, but throughout practically all domestic airports. There have been exceptions, of course, but the return to the flight levels of just a couple of years ago is still most likely a few years off. But the success of retaining new flights past their expected termination dates, speaks volumes when airline planners look to the future. We will continue to press forward with our positive message about the people and businesses that inhabit our region, and they will support additional flights and markets.

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Cirrus ABS offers affordable web solution to Chamber members

The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with Cirrus ABS that will deliver affordable, high-quality web site solutions to Chamber members. Cirrus has developed a program for members that provide significant discounts on their standard web site and search engine optimization programs. This program, named the Cirrus ABS eBusiness Suite, provides website services for members seeking more affordable alternatives to traditional web site designs and set up. The Chamber and Cirrus ABS recognize the challenges local businesses face when trying to get a web site off the ground. Members can save up to $1,000 or more annually off standard rates for these programs. The eBusiness Suite is flexible enough to grow with your business because theres no limit to the number of pages you have on your web site. With their widget technology, any new developments can be quickly and easily incorporated into your web site. The eBusiness Suite is also easy to use. If you can send an email, you can create and edit pages on your web site. Should you run into a roadblock or decide you want to figure out things on your own, tutorial videos are available at the click of a button. If you need assistance in figuring out your challenges, Cirrus ABS Fort Waynebased support staff is just a quick phone call away! Whether youre still thinking of launching a web site or the web site youve got needs changes, consider The Chamber program through Cirrus ABS. You can reach one of their Solutions Consultants at (260) 442-3942. Be sure to mention youre calling about the Chamber program to lock in your discount!

Disney Institute returns to Fort Wayne

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For more information or to register, go to www.ivytech. edu/management or call Ivy Tech Northeasts Workforce and Economic Development office at (260) 480-4118. Disney Institute is bringing its renowned Disneys Approach to People Management program to the Holiday Inn Fort Wayne on Sept. 21. This full-day event will teach area professionals how to train, develop and retain skilled employees who understand and convey the values of their business to achieve positive economic results. This is a rare opportunity for northeast Indiana business professionals to participate in a Disney Institute experience in Fort Wayne, said Jeff James, vice president for Disney Institute. Disneys Approach to People Management will give participants an insiders look at the Disney approach to selection, training, retention and communication, all of which build a strong, positive corporate culture. Participants will learn how Disney instills pride and ownership in employees and how any organization can inspire and motivate its own employees. In an era where everyone is competing for business and market share, a competent, motivated workforce isnt a luxury, its a necessity, James said. This program is made for organizations looking to recruit, retain and manage the best talent they can find. Following the huge success of this springs Leadership Excellence program, Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast is pleased to bring Disney Institutes world-class facilitators back with a focus on People Management, said Chancellor Jerrilee K. Mosier, Ed.D. We hope the leaders of northeast Indianas workforce will again embrace Disneys management concepts with the same fervor as its leadership tools. Ivy TechNortheast is also partnering with Indianas NewsCenter, The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and Gordon Food Service to provide this professional development opportunity to the northeast Indiana community. Program registration is $359 if registered by August 19 (early bird registration) or $399 after August 19. This price includes all course materials, a continental breakfast and lunch. Employers sending five or more participants receive $20 off each registration. Ivy Tech alumni, students and employees will receive a $20 discount, as well.

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How to host a company health fair

The Chamber discount
If your business has 2 to 50 employees, you qualify for a discount of up to five percent on your small business insurance premiums from PHP. Average annual savings is $2,500. To receive a free quote, call PHP at (800) 9826257 or visit www. phpni.com and click on the Chamber Discount Program link.

An employer-sponsored health fair is a convenient way to provide one-stop shopping for your employees health and well-being. By hosting a health fair on-site, you can help your employees save time while providing important health screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density and mammograms. Here are critical components to a successful health fair: Leadership Support: Garner support from company leadership. This is critical to implementing a successful health fair. Event Chair and Committee: Identify a group of volunteers with a good representation of the entire company. Planning: Develop a project plan with assigned deadlines. Planning should begin at least 6-12 months before the selected date. Exhibitors: Brainstorm a list of services and exhibitors you would like to invite to your event. Make sure that your list is extensive and includes exhibitors that will provide a service, not just education and information. Logistics: Work through any day-of-event lo-

gistical needs. Identify the number of tables and chairs needed, location of electrical outlets and most importantly design a floor plan to help visualize the layout of the health fair. Revisit the Plan: Revisit the plan throughout the planning to check off your to-do list and ensure that everything is completed. Set-up: Prepare for the health fair vendors and set-up tables and chairs at least one day prior to the event. Delegate: The chair should assign committee members to specific tasks for the day (greeters, logistics, clean-up, etc.). Participate: The chair and committee should participate in the health fair. Take time to visit the exhibitors and take advantage of the screenings. Evaluate: Provide an evaluation to the attendees and exhibitors for feedback and suggestions to improve future health fairs. Use these tips as a guide in planning and your health fair will be a success, providing your employees with time-saving results they can use to achieve a healthier lifestyle, and improved overall health for your company.

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Shopping online saves time, money

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Chamber members can save 60 percent on core catalog items and four percent off retail catalog purchases. You can also monitor expenses with monthly reporting, and order online, via phone or fax, and through retail stores. For more info, contact Chris Michaels at (260) 249-3977.

In todays fast-paced world, many more consumers are moving toward online shopping. Office Depot recognized this trend very early on and has one the strongest online ordering platforms across the entire web. In the Business Solutions Division, our private web site for Business Customers has been enhanced to include great features that decrease the amount of time spent ordering as well as offer great cost-saving techniques. Here are some examples of great features our customers enjoy: Intuitive Searching: When you enter what you are looking for into the search box our site tries to understand what you are trying to find, then suggests items based on your criteria and ranks them with your lowest priced items first. Custom Shopping Lists: Many businesses use the same supplies over and over again. Its great

that you can save your items so that you can easily retrieve them for future ordering. You can even set up multiple lists for different departments or product categories. Smart Carts: This new feature automatically can be set up to offer recommendations of alternative products based on your companys initiatives. If you want your purchasing directed toward Private Brand items, theres a Smart Cart for that. We also have a Green Cart that tells you when there is a Green alternative to the item you entered. Online Bill Management: No more talking to a customer service rep about your bill! Now you can do all of your management from invoice reprints, disputing charges or paying online, right from your computer. These great features along with many others help your business to stay on track.

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Three imporrtant principles for getting the most out of LinkedIn

Anthony Juliano Marketing and Social Media Strategist Asher Agency anthonyj@ asheragency.com

This has been a huge year for LinkedIn. In March, the site reached 100 million members, and in May, LinkedIn became the first major social media site to go public. Even as LinkedIn makes headlines, however, many users arent sure what all the fuss is about. They sign up, create a profile, add a few connections and thenwell, for many, thats the end of the story. They simply cant see why LinkedIn deserves their attention. The truth is, LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool for anyone whose success depends upon their professional relationships. Whether youre looking to grow in your career, grow your business, or make a name for yourself in an industry or a niche, LinkedIn can help you reach your goals. To make the most of your time, there are a few important principles to remember: Connect only with those you know Many people measure their social media success based on the number of connections, friends or followers they have. Quality, however, is much more important than quantity and this is especially true on LinkedIn. Connect only with those you have already done business with, or with whom you have mutual trust. In doing so, youll spend more time enhancing the relationships that matter most instead of spreading yourself too thin. Think of it as truly connecting with people, instead of simply adding up the numbers as a means of simply collecting people. Update your status at least once a week Many LinkedIn users believe their profile is the key to their success on LinkedIn, but its not as valuable as one of the simplest features on LinkedIn: the status update. When you update your status on LinkedIn, it automatically appears in your contacts news feed the first thing they see when they log on. Thats another chance for your contacts to think of you and better understand what you do. The key is to keep the conversation focused on

More about LinkedIn

LinkedIn has recently become the No. 2 social networking site in the United States, edging out MySpace and behind only Facebook. LinkedIn had 33.9 million unique visitors in June in the U.S. Roughly one million new members join LinkedIn every week, at a rate equivalent to a professional joining the site faster than one member per second. The company is publicly held and has a diversified business model with revenues coming from user subscriptions, advertising sales and hiring solutions. To join, go to linkedin.com and fill out the short form on the home page.

your professional life and to use the status update judiciously. Update it no more than once a day, but no less than once a week. Be a resource to your connections As it is with real-world networking, LinkedIn is most effective when you use it to help others. Dont overtly sell your product or service; instead, understand what your audience needs and what you can do for them. LinkedIn provides ample opportunities to do so: responding to questions using features such as LinkedIn Answers, participating in Groups or simply sharing insight and advice from your area of expertise. Once you establish yourself as a trusted resource, your audience will be eager to connect with you. As LinkedIn continues to grow, it will only become more powerful. If youre not already a LinkedIn member, now is a great time to join. And if youre already a member, consider investing more time on LinkedIn. Your profile is just the beginning, and the opportunities are almost endless.

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From left are Brad Taylor and Mike King of King and Knight, a Fort Wayne company specializing in web site design. On the web at kingandknight.com

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The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce has launched the newly redesigned web site, www. fwchamber.org, on July 1. Fort Wayne firm of King & Knight was selected by The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce to create and design its new web site. We are excited to have a web site up that is more appealing to members, said Michael Landram, chairman and CEO of The Chamber. We took into account the challenges our members faced with our former web site and believe we have responded to those concerns with the new one. The new web site will be easier to use for Chamber members, visitors and Chamber staff. Among features of the new web site A modern look and feel with easy-to-browse menus. Easy-to-locate events, departments and other Chamber information. Shorter, reader-friendly internal URLs, such as fwchamber.org/events. A reformatted and easy-to-browse business directory with advertising opportunities. An individual web page for each Chamber member with optional add-ons for photos and video. A revamped community calendar. A new feature has been added for Chamber members as well. Members may upgrade their page to an Enhanced Member Page. This $100 annual investment provides members the opportunity to add photos, video, and additional information. Enhanced Member Pages allow our members their own web page within our site, said Michelle Merritt, Vice President of Membership and Communications of the Chamber. These pages will provide benefits to all of our members, from the start up that doesnt have the funds for a webpage yet to a Fortune 500 that looks for ways to increase visibility through their involvement in the Chamber and everyone in between. Landram also noted the importance of hiring a local firm to build the web site. The Chamber recognizes the importance of

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Visit buywithpqc.com or call the office at 260-420-7374 for more information.

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local business and believes this decision exemplifies that, Landram said. Mikes reputation in the web design industry and his ties to our community made King & Knight a great fit. King & Knight is a digital agency located in Fort Wayne. Established in January, King & Knight provides web design, web development, mobile development, and custom software applications for individuals to corporate enterprises. King & Knight can be found on the web at www.kingandknight.com. The founder, Mike King, has more than five years of experience in computer information systems. He graduated from IU Bloomingtons Kelley School of Business with a concentration in Computer Information Systems. King was named to the 2010 class of The Greater Fort Wayne Business Weeklys 40 Under 40. The Chamber will host training sessions to help its members fully grasp all the tools the new site offers.

As a nonprofit, it is vital that every dollar spent be put to its best possible use. Programs that fulfill the nonprofit mission are not always adequately funded even while the demand for services continues to grow. Research by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits has found that nonprofits are faced with a troubling equation: For every $1 spent on materials, $11 must be earned via fundraising to pay for it. Its based on that conundrum that the BuyWithPQC Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) presented our savings options and guidance during the July 13 Nonprofit Summit geared to help nonprofits save money on items they need every day. The benefit of using a GPO includes cost and time savings. Nonprofits have a mission, and spending time searching for bargains takes valuable people in your organization away from completing that mission. Looking for low prices isnt the only time-consuming aspect of getting the best goods and services. You also want to be sure youre dealing with a reputable company. At a reputable GPO, suppliers have earned their place through a competitive vetting process. Cost analysis, quality analysis, due diligence, and reference checks are required to successfully investigate a supplier. Finally, a great GPO conducts benchmarking to ensure the prices offered by the suppliers are competitive. Only then can a GPO offer savings through exemplary suppliers. The result? You have more time to focus on your organizations goals. The best part is that these savings could come at no cost to your nonprofit. BuyWithPQC has established a strong procurement process using industry standards. As Chamber members, your nonprofit agency is already enrolled in BuyWithPQC, and you can begin taking advantage of its benefits immediately. On July 13, the BuyWithPQC team presented a one-hour session on how to apply basic strategic purchasing processes for continued expense savings. We know this subject continues to resonate within the Chamber and we will continue to look for additional expense saving programs to present future training sessions for our members.

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An interns view: Fort Wayne found a place in my heart

Jennifer Fisher Graduate Retention Program Manager The Chamber jfisher@fwchamber.org fwchamber.org/grad

For this months article, I asked my fabulous intern, Sarah, to write an article about her experience in Fort Wayne so far. Shes been here for about a month now and I wanted to know what her thoughts were about Fort Wayne. Here is what she wrote: By Sarah Plew As an Indianapolis area native, my first experience with Northeast Indiana came when I moved into Manchester College as a freshman three years ago. My initial reaction was shock due to the seemingly never-ending cornfields and the accompanying unpleasant odor of pig farms. Nevertheless, the town quickly found a place in my heart, and when I was given the opportunity to stay through the summer to intern for the Graduate Retention Program at the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, I jumped at the chance to officially call the area my home. My first two weeks working in Fort Wayne, I got lost twelve times. That is not an exaggeration. Then I learned and found a map to maneuver the one-way streets, but the city started construction, closed roads, and the fact remains that I am still getting lost to this day. Every time I come back from my lunch break frustrated because I lost my way again, one of my co-workers smiles and says cheerfully, See it as another adventure exploring the city! And through the aggravation and discomfort of being the pathetic, wayward girl in a strange place, this is exactly what made me begin to love it here: the small-town friendliness of the people in the midst of what I expected to be an impersonal, chaotic city. With my internship in the Graduate Retention Program at the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, I am able to attend numerous events throughout the community and to get to know the

people who make this place so charming. The Live, Learn and Intern series has allowed me to visit Indiana Tech for bowling and pizza, The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, and Shoaff Park for a cookout. We also played volleyball at Rivercity, attended a TinCaps game, took a tour of Sweetwater Sound, and picnicked at the zoo. Even outside of the Live, Learn, and Intern events, I have eagerly taken advantage of my time to get to know Fort Wayne. I participated in Germanfest, Ribfest, and Greekfest who knew there were so many festivals? and am slowly making my way through many of the local restaurants. What persistently surprises me is the warm reception I receive no matter where I go in this city. Im not sure what I expected out of my internship in Fort Wayne. Maybe I just anticipated a sense of accomplishment and a checkmark on my list. What this has turned into, though, is a continual cycle of life-changing experiences and an increasing fondness for a city that in my childhood I considered ordinary. It makes me wonder how many other people overlook the wonder that this city really is. So get out of the house, explore, and get lost. You never know what you might discover. I hope Sarahs experience is one that many interns have (minus the getting lost all the time part of course). To know that our community feels friendly and inviting to an intern whos not from here makes me feel pretty good about us! I think it is important for all of us to realize that we play a significant part in helping our interns feel welcome in Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana. Hopefully, their experience this summer allows them to see just how great of a community we have here!!

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About Deb Boyd

Deb is the new controller for The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at dboyd@ fwchamber.org or by calling (260) 424-1435.

Our new controller

If you had to describe your experience with the Chamber thus far using one word, what would it be? Serendipitous. Initially, I came to the Chamber on a project basis to document procedures in the finance department. In the process, I discovered that the Chamber was involved in the community with unique programs and activities in ways that I was not aware of. What does your job entail as the controller and how has your past employment prepared you for the work you will be doing with the Chamber? The job description includes oversight of the financial activities which includes financial reporting, budgeting, forecasts, HR and benefits oversight and all of the related filings and audits for the Chamber and Foundation. I started my accounting career as an auditor for Ernst and Young and have since worked in a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare and publishing/fulfillment services. My past employment has given me a broad range of experience and resources that will certainly be useful in this position. In your free time, what are you most likely to be found doing? I have a diverse mix of interests and enjoy the opportunity to learn something new. So, in my free time I could be found traveling, cooking, reading, attending an art show or riding one of the areas bike trails. When you were a young girl, what did you want to be when you grew up (and why)? Growing up, I was involved in 4-H and discovered a passion for cooking. I had aspirations for owning a restaurant. After working many nights and weekends as a restaurant manager, I determined cooking at home for family and friends periodically could be an equally good option. What are some of the challenges as the Controller? Like many of our members, one of the big challenges is trying to find ways to get the most from our resources. So, I will be looking at ways that we can be more efficient and timely in accomplishing our finance goals.

Is there anything you think more members should know about the Chamber that they may not realize? I was surprised to discover the variety of ways the Chamber provides for the community. In looking at some of the activities over the past couple of months, the mix has included Tech Fest, a legislative wrap up breakfast, a number of seminars on topics from social media to elder law and travel is on the horizon with a trip to China coming up later this fall. How do you maintain balance in your work? Maintaining balance hasnt always been one of my strengths but I have learned to be intentional about how I use my time. Whether theres snow or sun, good balance for me starts with taking time every day for exercise and the outdoors. Favorite place to visit outside Fort Wayne? I love to travel and am fortunate to have many favorite places. On my visits, I look for places that have a vibrant mix of nature and art such as Santa Fe, Napa Valley and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. What advice would you give to new members to help them get the most out of the Chamber? I would suggest they have an expectation for what membership can mean for them and they get involved. There are many benefits available to our members. If they arent sure what their membership provides, they need to make it a priority to find out. We have a professional staff that would be able to help them and the new website is a great resource that can be used at their convenience.

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New members June 2011 816 Pint & Slice A & K Dependable Appliance Service AccuTemp Products, Inc. Adarna Home Health Services, Inc. AdLab Advertising Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana Allen County Builders, Inc. American Structurepoint Amerinet Apsurge Aramark Healthcare Baseline Communications Bonahoom & Bonahoom, LLP Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne Bruick Dentistry, PC CMA Supply Co. Inc. Calico Precision Molding, LLC

Classic Products Corp. Compass CPA Group Concierge Custom Marketing Concordia Theological Seminary Cosmic Soup Digital Crash 31, LLC Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc., P.C. Earth First, LLC Erie Haven, Inc. Family Auto Service Center 1st Source Bank Flannigans Restaurant & Pub Fort Wayne Komet Hockey Club Fox Contractors Corp. Frederickson Specialty GME Testing General Mills Georges Grace Point Church of the Nazarene Green B.E.A.N. Delivery

Hometown Carpet & Furniture Cleaning, Inc. Houlihan LLP Indiana LASIK Centers Indiana Wound Care, P.C. Kiddie Prep School, Inc. Kinzie Service Center, Inc. LBH Chemical & Industrial Supply, Inc. Leepers Lawn Service Lima Road Dentistry Little Turtle Go-Karts, Inc. The Mako Group, LLC Meineke dba Shively Auto Metropolitan Title Company The Monogram Shoppe Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne New Haven Print & Copy Northeast Psychological Associates, LLC One Fine Day Bridal & Gown Boutique OneSource Office Solutions LLC

Panda Express PayServ Systems Pro Bowl West Punch Films Quartertyme Amusements, Inc. Romary Financial Services, Inc. St. Joseph Weekday Childrens Ministries Scheerer McCulloch Auctioneers, Inc. Select Specialty Hospital of Fort Wayne Seneca Medical Shambaugh & Son, L.P. W. A. Sheets & Sons, Inc. Shirts & Skins Sales Signs In Time, Inc. Social Fort Wayne.com Sold by the Gold at North Eastern Group Realty Stoops Freightliner Stop & Shred (Industrial Road)

Kevin Steury Management Take-A-Part, Inc. Thompson International, Inc. The Torres Team Total Recovery Services, Inc. Touche Lighting Control Transition Resources Corporation Two Men And A Truck Unity Sales Van Ausdall & Farrar, Inc. Vintage Archonics, Inc. Viridian Architectural Design, Inc. Vision Management Consulting, LLC West Kenya Photography, LLC Westport Homes Wilmer Concrete, Inc. Yeomans Service Center Your Chamber Connection

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Find more about these businesses in our online directory at www.fwchamber.org/directory.

Renewing members June 2011 Allen County Education Partnership Anthony Wayne Business Exchange Audio Visual Design & Installation, Inc. BND Commercial, LLC Jerry Bailey Trucking, Inc. Jim Baileys Harley Davidson Blue Water Mortgage Bob Buescher Homes Buffalo Wild Wings (Coventry Lane) Cadillac Coffee Company Central States Supply Co., Inc. Ciocca Cleaning & Restoration Classic Stereo Comprehensive Retail Solutions CorkN Cleaver Covington Travel, Inc. Creative Sign Resources DKM Embroidery DaVinci Dental Spa Deluxe Taxi Bill Drinkall/NAI Harding Dahm

Energy Control, Inc. Engineered Systems, Inc. Financial Focus First Flash! Line/Moose Lake Products Co. Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority Fort Wayne Housing Authority Fort Wayne Orthopaedics, LLC Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Fort Wayne Urban League Frontier Communications The Gadget Girl, LLC Gassafy Wholesale General Petroleum Genesis Electric, Inc. Gene Glick Management Corp. Gordon & Associates, PC Grabill Bank Harlan Cabinets, Inc. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Imperial Trophy & Awards Co., Inc. Indiana Auto & Truck Auction Indiana Plastic Surgery

Center, P.C. INdigital telecom James S. Jackson Co., LLC Jehl & Kreilach Financial Management Kirby Risk Electrical Supply Kurtz Excavating, Inc. L & L Fittings Manufacturing LCPA Group LTD Lan-Con Electric, Inc. LandQuest Title Group Leadership Fort Wayne Loggins Fireplace & Patio The Loft hair skin nails Luginbill Wire Die Co., Inc. Manns, Inc. Marshall, Incorporated Masters Heating & Cooling, Inc. McArdle Realty & Consulting, LLC Merrill Lynch Michaels Floor Covering, Inc. Mill Supplies, Inc. Moses, Winfield C. Murray Equipment, Inc. The Mutual Fund Store National College North Park Community Church

Northside Galleries Pak-Mail (East Dupont Road) Palm Engineering & Sales, Inc. Parkview Signature Care Parrish Leasing, Inc. Pathfinder Services Patterson Riegel Advertising Perry Corporation Peter Andrew, Inc. Phenix Tube Corp. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166 Professional Medical Billing, Inc. Public Safety Academy QCI Technical Staffing Quantum Desine Group, Inc. R & C Fence, Inc. Retirement Plan Concepts & Services, Inc. Roussel Concrete Construction SAC Finance, Inc. Sansher Corporation Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP Southwest Allen County Schools Speedway Redi Mix, Inc. The Stinson Team-North

Eastern Group Realty Summit City Chevrolet Summit City Nursing & Rehabilitation Summit Document Storage Swanson Staffing Taylor University MBA Tippmann Industrial Products, Inc. Tri-State Medical Group, LLC Tristate Warehousing Umbers Do It Best Hardware Vital Living Therapeutic Massage David L. Wade & Associates, P.C. Wal-Mart (Lima Road) Wayne Chemical Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Insurance Services Windows Doors & More Factory Store Windsor Homes By Jeff Gilmore Womens Health Advantage Xerox Corporation Xymmetrix LLC

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Participating in the Fort Wayne Airport Samuel Adams and Seattles Best grand opening ribbon cutting were, from left, FWA board member Jerry Henry, VP of air service development Dave Young, executive director of airports Torrance Richardson, director of operations for Fort Wayne First Class Concessions Charlie Wilkinson, general manager of Fort Wayne First Class Concessions Michelle Lockridge, President of Fort Wayne First Class Concessions, Martin Riley project manager Lisa Young, E&V Construction Inc. VP of business development Steve Goodman, and Martin Riley architect Jack Daniel.

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PHP If your business has 2 to 50 employees, you qualify for a discount of up to five percent on your small business insurance premiums from PHP. Average annual savings is $2,500. To receive a quote, call PHP at (800) 982-6257 or visit phpni.com and click on the Chamber Discount Program link. Office Depot Chamber members can save 60 percent on core catalog items and four percent off retail catalog purchases. For more info, contact Chris Michaels at (260) 249-3977. Group Purchasing Organization Prairie Quests GPO provides Chamber members with the opportunity to purchase products and services at prices typically only available to large companies. Info at buywithpqc.com. Sams Club savings Chamber members receive a $25 gift card for a

Plus membership or a $10 for a Business membership. Info at samsclub.com/membership. Event discounts and admittance Every employee of each of our members receives the member price for Chamber events. Also, all employees of members can attend member-only events, such as the Third House Forums. Meeting rooms Members get free usage of meeting rooms large and small in the Chamber building during business hours. Call 424-1435 for details. Promotion and referrals Members can create and offer member-to-member coupons on the web site. Members also get free promotion to a readership of 24,000 through Emphasis and free phone and web referrals. Notarization and certification of origin Free for members by our front desk staff.

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Get the most updated events listing at fwchamber.org/ events Contact Liz Struckholz at (260) 424-1435 or lstruckholz@ fwchamber.org.

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Search Engine Optimization: Lets Get Visible

A Chamber Academy Kevin Mullett of Cirrus ABS teaches about what businesses should know about search engine optimization and how it affects their businesss visibility. Cost: Member $19, nonmembers $39. Wednesday, August 3 | 8-10 a.m. The Chamber building, 826 Ewing St. Register online at fwchamber.org

The Chamber building, 826 Ewing St. Register online at fwchamber.org

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Presidents Lunch with Mike Packnett

Every month, meet a local business leader Chamber President and CEO Mike Landram hosts this lunch with Parkview CEO Mike Packnett. Cost: $25, including meal | Limited to the first 10 Chamber members to sign up Thursday, August 18 | noon-1 p.m. BakerStreet Restaurant, 4820 N. Clinton St. Register online at fwchamber.org

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Federal and State Tax Update

A Chamber Lunch n Learn Jeffrey A. Sanderson of Baden Gage & Schroeder LLC will give an update on tax issues, including tax planning ideas. Cost: Member $10 | nonmembers $15 Includes a boxed lunch from Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Spirits Wednesday, August 17 | noon-1 p.m.
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Meet Me @ 5: Club Soda

Enjoy an evening of networking with hors doeuvres and a cash bar Cost: Member: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Thursday, August 18 | 5-7 p.m. Club Soda, 235 E. Superior St. Register online at fwchamber.org

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INNOVATION AWARDS CATEGORIES: Emerging Company Health Care Manufacturing & Distribution Real Estate, Construction & Design Retail Professional Services Technology

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Think youve developed an innovative business, product or service?

Let some of the Fort Wayne regions most successful entrepreneurs be the judge. Any company in the Fort Wayne region - from start-ups to large corporations - is eligible to compete. Firms can enter multiple categories.
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Nomination forms can be found at: http://www.fwbusiness.com/special/innovationaward or contact Lynn Sroufe at Lsroufe@kpcnews.net or 260-426-2640 ext. 304

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