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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Great Plains Communications Completes Acquisition of Indiana-Based Enhanced Telecommunications Corp.
Latest Acquisition Further Expands GPC’s Broadband Services and Network Reach in the Midwest Blair, Nebraska, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Plains Communications (“GPC”), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 13,000-mile fiber network reaching 11 states, has completed its acquisition of Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation (“ETC”), a progressive Southeastern Indiana-based provider. Serving communities in Southeastern Indiana for more than 85
Thursday, September 10, 2020Chamber of Commerce Announces New Executive Director
The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Emilee Roberts will serve as the new Executive Director for the organization starting October 12. “After the search and interview process, it was clear that Emilee’s energy, education, and passion for the community would be a great asset for the Chamber moving forward. We, as a Board, look forward to working with Emilee and the many great years of Chamber growth ahead,” said Board President, Daniel Butler. Roberts has a strong background
Tuesday, September 08, 2020Meaningful Day Services To Host Ribbon Cutting
Meaningful Day Services, Inc. (MDS) is an Indiana-based company that has been providing quality, hands-on therapy services for over 25 years. Meaningful Day Services was initially developed in 1994, as it became apparent there were significant shortages for therapy services for individuals with disabilities. The company has evolved over the years, now providing a wide variety of therapies across the state of Indiana. Today, MDS staff continue to bring compassionate experience when serving each unique
Monday, August 24, 2020Fast Pace Health to celebrate opening of its first Indiana healthcare service, in Hanover
Fast Pace Health to celebrate opening of its first Indiana healthcare service, walk-in clinic in the Hanover community Hanover, IN (August 20, 2020) – Fast Pace Health will open its new urgent healthcare service, walk-in clinic in Hanover, IN, on October 31, 2020, at 4152 West State Road 57. This convenient Fast Pace Health location will be open seven days a week with extended weekday and weekend hours for residents of Hanover and the surrounding communities. The local staff in the clinic will provide a
Friday, August 07, 20202020 Soup Stew Chili & Brew Festival Update
August 7, 2020 – Madison, IN…The Soup Stew Chili & Brew Festival, normally filled with delicious food, friendly competition, family activities, and more, joins the other fall festivals in Madison including, Ribberfest and Chautauqua, as they cancel due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Soup Stew Chili & Brew committee has been meeting to monitor the COVID-19 conditions in the area, but due to the rise in cases, the committee has decided it is in the community's best interest to cancel the 2020 festival. The
Tuesday, August 04, 2020Chamber's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce adopted a commitment to diversity and inclusion by way of The Human Relations Commission, in September 2018. The official statement reads, “The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce affirms the inherent worth, dignity, and equality of all people and declare any message of hate or discrimination to be counter to the values of our diverse and inclusive community.” At the time of the statement's adoption in 2018, the Chamber joined the commitment to diversity, equity, and
Wednesday, May 13, 2020Over $6,500 to Local Businesses for Teacher Appreciation Week
MADISON, IN - May 4-8, 2020 marked Teacher Appreciation Week throughout the country. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our teachers have pivoted to 100% online curriculum overnight. Teachers deserve our thanks, and local parent-teacher organizations have expressed their gratitude in digital gifts, redeemable at local businesses. “This infusion of funds to our businesses is critical right now. It’s important to keep spending local to support businesses, jobs, and our local economy in general. The purchase of
Friday, April 17, 2020Chamber Extends Community eGift Program to ALL Area Businesses
MADISON, Ind. – For years, the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce has administered a widely-successful community gift card program. In January, the program went digital with eGift Cards redeemable at a variety of local Chamber-member businesses through a partnership with Yiftee, Inc. Today, the local Chamber announced its expansion of the Madison Chamber CA$H Community Card program to include ANY area business, regardless of membership for FREE through December 31. “Our community has been heavily
Friday, March 27, 2020KDH Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Jefferson County
MADISON, Ind. – King’s Daughters’ Health has confirmed its first case of COVID-19. The patient is from Switzerland County and currently quarantined at home. “We have built a foundation that enables us to be ready for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Carol Dozier, President/CEO of King’s Daughters’ Health. “Today, we have adequate supplies and staffing to care for our community. At the same time, we are working with state and federal officials to ensure those supplies remain available. It takes
Thursday, March 19, 2020SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Indiana Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Indiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov.
Monday, March 16, 2020Chamber Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Community and Business Resiliency
In light of recent events and out of an abundance of caution, the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce will be canceling all of our events through April 30th. We have not made this decision lightly and will do our best to reschedule. As we add these events back to the calendar, we will be sure to let everyone know. As of now, the next Chamber event will be the golf outing taking place on May 15.We are canceling events of all sizes because, at this time, the best way to combat COVID-19 is to limit the spread.
Thursday, January 23, 2020Chamber Recaps Annual Dinner & Awards
MADISON, IN - The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) held their 96th Annual Chamber Dinner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, presented by First Financial Bank. Chamber members, business leaders, and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Chamber, its member businesses, and individuals making an impact on the community. The Chamber shared with over 250 attendees the keys to their continued success in 2019. The Chamber’s signature event, Soup Stew Chili & Brew, again had
