FEBRUARY
February 18 & 19, 8:30AM – 4:30PM | Online or in Indianapolis | $575 per attendee
Maintaining superior quality is always a constant challenge and the delivery of high-quality products in the aviation, space, and defense industries is vital. If quality fails in these industries, there can be severe safety consequences.
Ensure your quality management system is up to the AS9100D standard. Register now for this two-day workshop! Take your pick – either ONLINE or in-person in INDIANAPOLIS.
Intended audience: Personnel involved in conducting or supporting QMS internal audits.
Please note: The training is an interactive, virtual, live-instructor led training that includes activities and discussions. You must have a computer, a microphone, and speakers to successfully complete the training. A camera is highly recommended.
Registration closes on Tuesday, February 18.
Click Here for More information and to SignUp
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 8:30 – 10:30AM | Knox County Chamber of Commerce Office, 702 Main Street, Vincennes
Join the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board as they host Lacey Houle, Department of Labor, Community Outreach specialist for a valuable discussion on youth employment and workforce regulations.
To attend, please register online by clicking the link below, and selecting the “February 19 at the Knox County Chamber Office” option.
For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Valerie Schmidt.
Tuesday, February 25, 3 – 4:30PM | Online | $$25 registration fee
(all proceeds directed for hurricane relief in North & South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida as well as wildfire relief efforts in California)
The Indiana, Illinois and National District Export Councils invite you to our Doing Business with Vietnam Webinar on February 25, 2025, 3:00PM to 4:30PM EST. This program builds on our ASEAN Business Conference providing all exporters an in-depth understanding of how best to strategically position for economic success in this burgeoning Asian economy.
Since the normalization of relations between the U.S. and Vietnam in 1995 and the signing of the Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, there has been a surge in bilateral trade and investment. According to Pew Research 84% of Vietnamese hold a favorable view of the U.S. and consider America a key partner. Accordingly, U.S. exports to Vietnam have doubled over the past decade to over $12 billion including $520 million in combined Illinois and Indiana exports.
The webinar features senior economic officials from the Vietnamese embassy providing insights into cultural nuances and effective engagement with Vietnamese businesses. Additionally, Indiana and Illinois companies exporting and doing business with Vietnam will share strategies for overcoming challenges and achieving success in this dynamic market.
Wednesday, February 26, 11:45 – 1:00PM | Vincennes University, Beckes Student Union | $20 registration fee
Knox County is a growing community, and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce wants to help businesses address the challenges that come with growth. The State of Series focuses on updating the local community with initiatives regarding local business climate. This four-part series will focus on different business aspects of the Knox County area.
Tickets for the State of Series luncheons are $20/person. Registration is required for this event.
The State of Education luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 26th from 11:45 AM – 1 PM. Lunch will begin promptly at 11:45 AM, and the program will follow at 12 PM. Registration is required to attend, seating is limited. Location for this event will be available soon.
Click here for more details about the State of Education event
Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 9:30AM | 428 Main Street Vincennes
Join the Knox County Community Foundation at the 3rd Annual Technical Trades Career Expo, in partnership with The Pantheon and Knox County Indiana Economic Development. Please encourage any Senior and Junior students to attend to learn more about opportunities within our region.
MARCH
Thursday, March 6th at 8:00 am | The Chamber Office at 702 Main Street, Vincennes
The Chamber Networking event is designed to help you foster relationships with fellow members and build a strong referral networking in a laid-back, relaxed setting. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and grow your business connections. Free to Chamber members.
Thursday March 6th – 8 – 10am | Knox County Chamber of Commerce Office, 702 Main Street, Vincennes
We are also partnering with The Pantheon to offer our Members the chance to update their professional headshots during the networking event.
Amanda Linn from Fords the Art of Photography will be on hand to capture your best look – perfect for your LinkedIn profile, company website, or personal brand.
Cost: $25 for 1 high-resolution file | $15 for additional files
**IMPORTANT: You must be a Chamber or Pantheon Member to attend the Headshots & Networking event. Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend booking a time slot to ensure you get the best session!
The Duke Energy Economic Development team is excited to introduce our 2025 programs. We hope they will provide new opportunities that help grow your communities and the great state of Indiana.
Click here to read:
• 2025 Site Readiness Program Overview & Application
• 2025 Partnership Program Overview & Application – If you received a 2024 Partnership Program grant, you must submit the required report to be eligible for this year.
All applications are due March 24, 2025.
APRIL
The inaugural SEMIEXPO Heartland is a groundbreaking Midwest conference and tradeshow on April 1-2 in Indianapolis that will focus on smart manufacturing and smart mobility with an emphasis on the semiconductor industry. Automotive electronics and smart manufacturing are two of the key end markets on the path to $1T in semiconductor revenue.
A significant amount of both markets is concentrated in the Midwestern United States. SEMIEXPO Heartland will bring these two key markets together and provide an opportunity for collaboration and growth.
Click here for registration
Monday, April 14th, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM & May 19th | Knox County Chamber Office, 702 Main Street, Vincennes
Cost: $225 (includes both days of training, materials, and lunch) | Registration closes April 7th.
Ready to enhance your grant writing skills? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your abilities, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Purdue Extension Knox County is offering a Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop, designed for beginner and intermediate grant writers. This two-day workshop will help you build the skills needed to successfully write and secure grants.
Launching Your Own Business
Thursday, April 17, 3:00 – 5:00 PM | The Pantheon, 428 Main St, Vincennes | FREE
This workshop is your first step towards small business ownership success.
Join us for the Launching Your Own Business workshop to learn the basic concepts of starting your own business!
Every successful business is built on a solid foundation. This class will help you:
- Evaluate your business idea
- Create a sound business plan
- Manage expectations
- Increase your access to capital
This workshop is presented by the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Corporation.
https://www.pantheontheatre.org/events/launching-your-own-business
Wednesday, April 23, 8:30 am – 4 pm | Ritz Charles, 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
Join us at the 2025 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference to learn strategies to help keep your workers’ compensation premium rates low!
You’ll hear from experts on current best practices to handle claims and audit your current workers’ compensation program for potential savings.
FEATURED TOPICS:
• Managing your experience modification factor
• How to handle workers’ compensation claims from injury through litigation
• Best practices for effective employee handbooks
• Navigating real-life fact patterns in workers’ compensation
• Mental health claims in workers’ compensation
The average cost of a work-related injury is roughly $40,000; you won’t want to miss this informative gathering. Secure your spot today!
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This program will provide the following credits:
• HRCI recertification credits
• SHRM professional development credits
• One Human Resource Specialist Certificate credit
• One Safety Compliance Specialist Certificate credit
INVESTMENT
Indiana Chamber member price: $449 | List price: $549
Wednesday, April 30th | Highland Woods Community Center
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 109th Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the Highland Woods Community Center.
The focus of the night will be to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that make our community special.
We’ll be celebrating individuals, organizations, or businesses that best exemplifies:
• Small Business of the Year
• Large Business of the Year
• Nonprofit of the Year
• Educator of the Year
• C. James McCormick Community Leader of the Year
• Public Servant of the Year
• Business Woman of the Year
Time to Nominate:
Anyone can complete a nomination form, but nominees for the Small and Large Business of the Year must be members of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. A separate form for EACH AWARD CATEGORY and nominee must be presented. Please print or type your information. You may attach additional pages if necessary.
Nomination(s) must be in the Chamber office by March 17th, 2025.
MAY
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