Recent Chamber Events & Highlights:
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| Second Annual MACC Chamber Challenge |
Derby Days, 2007 |
| Annual Chamber Meeting, 2007 |
June Membership Meeting, 2007 |
| Dodd's Hall Concert, 2006 |
March Membership Meeting, 2007 |
| Annual Chamber Meeting, 2006 |
Declaration of Energy Independence |
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Second Annual MACC Chamber Challenge:
The Second Annual Chamber Challenge was held on September 29th.
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Winners of the Harness Race Representing the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
Lto R: Gabe Caldwell, Jason Parker and Kim Parker |
Winners of the Second Annual Chamber Challenge!
Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
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Carlie Muegge, Jack Droghei, Linda Muegge, Kim Parker, Jason Parker, and Gabe Caldwell |
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MACC Rep: Linda Muegge, Jon Schuster and Greenfield Chamber Rep: Donietta Ross |
L to R: MACC Rep: Carli Muegge, Jon Schuster (Indiana Downs), Greenfield Chamber Rep: Linda Imel
background L to R:
Joe Melek (Indiana Downs) Linda Muegge |
| Photo Credit: Indiana Downs |
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Derby Days 2007 Highlights:
Every year the last weekend in July is set for Derby Days! This year was a success and marked the inaugural running of the Adult Derby Race. Here are some photo highlights:
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Boys Race Winner:
Luke Reed |
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Girls Race Winner:
McKenzie Short |
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Adult Race Winner:
Jessica Bogue |
| Photo credit: Dayla Thurston Photos |
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MACC June 2007 Membership Meeting:
The June MACC Membership Meeting was held on June 27th at the Chamber's new home - The Depot at 425 W Main St., Morristown, IN. 46176. The Chamber also had a Grand Opening ceremony during the meeting.
The Board of Directors was honored to have Representatives Bob Cherry and Sean Eberhart, and Senator Bob Jackman in attendance for a "Whistle Stop Tour". Each took a few moments to address those in attendance.
Learn more about your elected officials:
Below are some pictures from the event:
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| L to R Senator Bob Jackman, Representative Bob Cherry, Chamber President Brent Fuchs, Representative Sean Eberhart |
L to R - Representative Bob Cherry, building owner Jack Warble, Senator Bob Jackman, Representative Sean Eberhart, Chamber President Brent Fuchs |
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| The new home of the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce - The Depot Building in Morrisown, IN. |
L - Representative Bob Cherry and R - Representative Sean Eberhart taking a few moments to speak to those in attendance. |
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Annual MACC Meeting, April 25th, 2007:
The annual MACC banquet was held on Wed. April 25th from 5:30 - 7pm at the Bluebird Restaurant. Bob Jenkins was the Chamber's guest speaker. You can learn more about Bob Jenkins here.
Award winners from the annual meeting were:
1. Chris Ross presented the Morristown Christian Church with a special recognition award for their community support.
2. Ed Ebert receveived a recognition for his service to the Chamber & the Board Mr. Ebert was out of town, so Gail Stamm accepted this on his behalf.
3. Kim Baker received the Citizen of the Year award.
4.Speaker, Bob Jenkins, donated his fee to the Morristown Boys & Girls Club.
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| Chris Ross (L) presents Bill Farmer (R) of the Morristown Christian Church a special recognition award for Community Support for efforts with the Morristown Boys/Girls Club. |
Gary Purvis presents the
Citizen of the Year Award
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| Speaker, Bob Jenkins (L) presents John Hartnett (R) of the Morristown Boys & Girls Club with his speakers fee. Brent Fuchs, Chamber President is center. |
Bob Jenkins speaks at the MACC Annual meeting Wednesday, April 25th 2007. You can learn more about Bob Jenkins here. |
| Photos from the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet ©The Shelbyville News |
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MACC Membership Meeting:
The last membership meeting was held on Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 at Morristown Express at 12:00 noon. It was the Grand Opening for Morristown Express.
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| Brent Fuchs, MACC President presents a gift to Hans Schaep, owner of Morristown Express. |
Morristown Express Ribbon Cutting
L to R are: Dan Theobald, SCDC; Joan Schaep, owner; John Thomas, MACC, Brent Fuchs, MACC President, Pat McNamara, Bunge Plant Manager; Kim Baker, MACC; Jason Wortman, MACC; Janet Ross, MACC |
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Dodd's Hall Concert
The concert, given by the Shelby Community Band, was held on December 4th and hosted by the MACC. It was a free concert for the entire community. Santa came for a visit and passed out candy canes to everyone in attendance! It was a wonderful event and we hope to make it an annual tradition.
Photos © 2007 Craig and Sheryl Brewer |
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250 Farmers sign Declaration of Energy Independence
Document presented to Lt. Governor at Morristown Biodiesel Plant Opening
August 1, 2006, Morristown, Ind. -- Today, a group of state officials, agriculture leaders, farmers, and truckers gathered for the Grand Opening of Integrity Biofuels in Morristown. This second opening of a biodiesel production plant within two weeks has signaled the nation that Indiana is a serious contender in the biofuels industry.
Integrity Biofuels President Charles (Shorty) Whittington, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, Indiana Agriculture Director Andy Miller, American Trucking Association Executive Director Fletcher Hall, and Indiana Soybean Board Executive Director Chris Novak witnessed 250 farmers signing a Declaration of Energy Independence.
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| Fletcher Hall (President, American Trucking Association), holds the document presented to Lt. Governor at the Morristown Biodiesel plant opening. |
Andy Miller (Director, Indiana Dept. of Ag) and Shorty Whittington (Owner, Integrity Biofuels). |
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| Annual Chamber Meeting: |
Above from left to right: MACC VP Ed Ebert, Morristown Town Council President Dave Benefiel, Lt Governor Becky Skillman,& MACC President Brent Fuchs. |
The Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Annul Banquet was held on April 26, 2006 at the Bluebird Restaurant.
Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman (photo below) was the special guest for the evening. Several members of the chamber set up informational booths at the event.
Linda Muegge (photo lower left) was recognized as the Citizen of the Year. |
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| Linda Muegge, Citizen of the Year |
Lt Governor Becky Skillman |
| Photos from the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet ©The Daily Reporter |
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