Press Releases
Welcome to the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Member Press Releases page! Here, we proudly showcase the latest news, achievements, and announcements from our valued member businesses and organizations. Whether you're launching a new product, expanding your team, celebrating a milestone, or hosting an event, this is the place to share your story with the broader community.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
IU Southeast MBA Makes The Princeton Review’s List for Best On-Campus Programs for 19th Year
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (July 24, 2025) – The Princeton Review ® —known for its education services and annual school rankings in dozens of categories—this week posted its Best Business Schools for 2025. Indiana University Southeast made the list locally for Best On-Campus MBA Programs. This is the 19th consecutive year that the MBA
program has made the prestigious list.
“This honor is a testament to the exceptional dedication and hard work of our faculty and
staff, whose commitment to excellence made this possible,” said Dr. David Eplion, Dean of the IU Southeast School of Business.
“Their efforts enable us to provide a transformative educational experience for our students and meet the needs of our business community.”
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LEADERSHIP JEFFERSON COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR 2026 CLASS
Applications Are Due October 31, 2025
MADISON, IN - Leadership Jefferson County, a program at the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, is now accepting applications for the 2026 course.
The course consists of 11 sessions that will help participants have a better understanding of resources and relationships in the community. Throughout the course, community members and topic experts will speak and share their insights on the following subjects: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Health, Education, Government Agencies & Organizations, History,
Industry & Economic Development, Nonprofits & Volunteerism, Social Services, and Tourism.
Participants will begin the course with the Introduction & Orientation session on January 13, 2026, from 8am to 4pm at Ivy Tech Community College-Madison. All remaining sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 8am to 1pm, with lunch provided, and meeting locations will vary. Leadership Jefferson County is an action project that evolved from Envision Jefferson County.
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