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Monday, November 22, 2021
Better Business Bureau Warns of Scams Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
November 18, 2021 – With the holiday shopping season upon us, BBB serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky has issued a warning of the top 12 scams targeting consumers. Misleading Social Media Ads: As you scroll through your social media feed, you often see items for sale from a small business. BBB Scam Tracker receives reports of people paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for, or receiving an item that is counterfeit
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Production of 4th Guide to the Madison, IN Area Begins
Production of the Chamber's Annual Madison Magazine has Begun!4th Edition of the Guide to the Madison Indiana Area The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce has begun the process of designing and producing the 4th Edition of the Guide to the Madison Indiana Area. In continued partnership with the Madison Courier, the guide is scheduled for release at the Chamber's 98th Annual Chamber Dinner & Awards Ceremony (January 2022). At the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, we are grateful for the continued support of
Tuesday, November 09, 2021Better Business Bureau November 2021 Hot Topics
BBB November 2021 Hot Topics A local consumer reported another reshipping scam. The job seeker applied for a package inspection work-from-home position on Indeed.com with a Kentucky-based company called Gentleman’s Courier Service. Reshipping scams typically involve stolen merchandise AND identity theft as the scammers gain personal information from victims who believe they have been hired by a legitimate company. Ignore repackaging job postings!Other Employment scams are on the rise. Be wary of
Monday, November 08, 2021Indiana Chamber: OSHA Vaccine Mandate Rule Final: Effective Early January
November 4, 2021SPECIAL REPORTOSHA Vaccine Mandate Rule Final: Effective Early January But Some Compliance Needed by December 5NOTE: Indiana Chamber, Wellness Council of Indiana to Host Webinar Next WeekThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccine rule mandate for employers with 100 or more employees is now final. The White House released a fact sheet this morning
Monday, November 08, 2021Historic Madison Releases NEW Digital Content & Website Refinement
Historic Madison, Inc. has added some new digital content to the Historic Madison website and made some refinements as well! NEW: The Talbott Hyatt House now has its own page and a link to a digital history of the house and the surrounding garden property – check it out athttps://sites.google.com/view/historicmadisoninc/hmi-properties/talbott-hyatt-house?authuser=0 McKay Burdette, our 2021 summer intern researched and created the story of the Talbott-Hyatt House and Garden using a program called
Monday, November 08, 2021Gasaway announces the opening of the 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame application.
Madison, IN: Gasaway announces the opening of the 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame application. “We are now accepting applications for the new class of Cub Alumni Hall of Fame,” shared Gasaway. “Applications will be accepted until January 14, 2022.” In its 4th year, the Alumni Hall of Fame was established to honor individuals whose deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and service to their communities. The honoree’s spirit and leadership are worthy of recognition and have
Tuesday, October 26, 2021Indiana Chamber Program Promotes High School EARN Internship Grant, Seeks School Applications
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Work and Learn Indiana is requesting applications from schools for the newly-launched Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana grant for high school students. Through Work and Learn Indiana, the state of Indiana has expanded its partnership with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to match students and employers to EARN-eligible work-based learning opportunities. Previously, EARN has been limited to college-age students. EARN Indiana was created to ensure students with financial need
Wednesday, July 07, 2021Ivy Tech Community College Providing New Tuition Model and Free Textbooks for Students in 2021-2022
Tuition held flat for the next two years INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees recently approved a new tuition model for the Community College. The new approach, Ivy+, is focused on making college more affordable, ensuring students have equitable access, transparency of cost, on-time completion, and a seamless experience. Ivy Tech becomes one of the first schools in Indiana and first community colleges in the country to adopt this new tuition model. Ivy+ transforms the tuition
Monday, June 28, 2021Marketing for Recruitment and Retention - A Chamber Workshop
Madison, IN - Your business and organization needs to find — and keep — good employees. But how, when there’s such a shortage? If you’re a business owner, a marketer, or an HR professional charged with recruiting and retention, don’t miss this first MadSkills Sales & Marketing Series presentation as a collaboration of Idealody and the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. Over the next six months, Idealogy and MACC have partnered up to present three different presentations in the MadSkills & Marketing
Friday, April 16, 20212020 Madison's Best Winners Announced
2020 Madison's Best Winners Announced FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 – Madison, IN The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce determined the winners of its third annual “Madison’s Best” competition for 2020. Fifty-one categories were presented to the public for popular voting over the past month. The Chamber received over 1,000 submissions. The top businesses in each “Madison’s Best” category are: Sweet Treats & Cafes: Cocoa Safari ChocolatesGrocery: Kroger Place for Lunch: The Red Pepper Place for
Wednesday, February 10, 2021Chamber Announces 97th Annual Award Winners
February 10, 2021 MADISON, IN - The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held their 97th Annual Chamber Dinner on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, presented by German American Bank. Chamber members, business leaders, and community members gathered virtually to celebrate the accomplishments of the Chamber, its member businesses, and individuals making an impact on the community. The Chamber shared with attendees the highlights of 2020 and the Chamber’s goals for 2021. In 2020, the Chamber
