Now Online - The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Membership Directory!
The 2014 Community Profile and Membership Directory will help you learn more about our region, including business, healthcare, religion and entertainment. To access the directory visit our Chamber website, then click on "The Chamber" tab at the top of the website, scroll to "Community Profile" to open. Start here: www.crossroadschamber.org
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 ~ Monthly Membership Luncheon Explores the "Bring it Home Campaign?"
It all takes place at... Gamba Ristorante 455 E. 84th Drive, Merrillville (just off Broadway behind Applebee's). Registration at 11:15 a.m. Lunch and meeting is at noon.
Pre-registration is required,to register or for more details click here!
The last day to register is Friday, August 15 by 4:00 p.m. See you there!
Saturday, August 23 ~ RailCats Chamber Day! Chance to Win a Suite!
Come celebrate with us and enjoy all you can eat: hot dogs, baked beans, potato chips, soda & water while watching an exciting game. If the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce has the largest turnout of members, each member will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a "RailCats Suite" a $500 value! So come out for some fun and bring all your friends! Pre-registration is required by August 18, for details and to register click here.
Shop Local with this Easy Gift Idea!
50 plus Chamber Businesses are now participating in the gift certificate program! Come in today to take care of all your gift needs while supporting your local businesses in a very special way. Click here to see all the participating businesses!
Do you know someone who qualifies for the ATHENA Award?
Dear Community Member:
The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with First Midwest Bank, will present the prestigious ATHENA Award to an individual in our community at the Annual Gala at the Radisson Hotel on Saturday, November 22, 2014. To read more click here
To view or print the nomination form click here.
Chamber Chatter...
Franciscan Alliance Lymphedema Program Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Noon
A free program, "Prevention and Management of Lymphedema". Located 1201 S. Main Street Crown Point, in the Breast Care Center of Franciscan St. Anthony Health, on the third floor of the Burrell Professional Building (southwest of the hospital's main entrance). Seating is limited and registration is required call 219.757.6368 to register.
Chick-fil-A Family Night Bingo
Tuesday, August 19 , 5:30 PM - 87PM Join the fun and win fabulous Chick-fil-A prizes!
NorthShore Health Centers Presents "Back to School Health Fair", July 14 through August 8
Offering: school physicals, school sports physicals, immunizations for only $25. Recieve a free backpack plus supplies with all school physicals. For more information and locations visit www.norhshorehealth.org
NWI Symphony Orchestra Coming to Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Friday Nights in August
Three Friday nights in August. Each night will feature a different musical ensemble. The concert schedule is as follows:
August 8 - The string ensemble will play nature-inspired classical music, including selections from Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
August 22 - A brass quintet will play a menagerie of classic, folk, modern and Broadway show tunes.
August 29 - The woodwind ensemble will play a travelogue of popular classics from around the world including a medley of Gershwin.
Each concert begins at 6:30 p.m. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. Concerts will be held rain or shine. Bring your lawn chair. Single tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students and children 5 to 12 years old and children 4 years old and under are free. Three-concert ticket packages are $70 for adults and $25 for students and children 5 to 12 years old. Taltree member discounts are available.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.TalTree.org or call (219) 462-0025.
Walk a Mile in Her Heels
Grab a friend and your favorite pair of heels and join Hometown Happenings for the "Walk a Mile in Her Heels" on Saturday, August 9 at 4 p.m. at Carriage Court Pizza, 211 S. East St. in Crown Point. The event consists of a 1 mile walk through historic downtown Crown Point. Pre-registration cost is $15 if you wear heels and $18 if you wear comfortable shoes. Cost is $25 on event day. Participants in the walk will vote for a local women's charity with the top vote getters sharing in the proceeds. Find a golden shoe hidden along the route and in participating stores and win a wrap bracelet from D2E Gallery. Participants are also invited to bring a decorated shoe that will be auctioned off with auction proceeds also benefiting local women's charities. After the walk, enjoy light snacks from Smokey's Basement BBQ and live music. The walk is also being used to bring attention to ending the 5 year statute of limitations on sexual assault in Indiana. Over 3,000 signatures have been gathered. For more information about the event and the petition, go to www.hometownhappenings.net.
Merrillville Fire Department Hosts a Fundraiser Tournament to Benefit the Hoosier Burn Camp
The Hoosier burn camp specializes with year round programming for young people who have suffered through the painful trauma associated with severe burn injury. To find out more about the Hoosier Burn Camp visit: www.Hoosierburncamp.org. The Merrillville Fire Department is asking for monetary donations to help support this event. A $100 donation or more will entitle your business to have its name on a banner that will be prominently displayed at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville, during the 2 day fundraising tournament in September. Your donation will help offset the minimal cost associated with this tournament and 100% of the proceeds will go to Hoosier Burn Camp. To make a donation please call Steve Minchuck at 219.808.9603 or email him at pc175gfd@gmail.com or Jim Lilley at 219.769.0004 or rtfs7002@gmail.com.