Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: We Rocked 72!

By: Contributor Last Updated: September 26, 2014

Crossroads-Chamber-BuildingPlease Help Us Welcome Our 72 New Members!
On September 17th & 18th, 90 volunteers took over the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce and increased the number of businesses represented by the Chamber from 630 to 700 during the Rock the Region membership campaign. Growing our network will allow the Chamber and it's members to advocate for economic development, take a stand on public policy, and to further improve the communities we serve. We Rocked the Region by adding 72 New Members to the Chamber. Please click here for a complete list.

The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors would like to extend a special thank you to all the Volunteers who recruited new members. "You Rock!"

This event was made possible by the generous donations from Carriage Court Pizza, Crown Rentals, Diamond Vending, Smokey's Basement BBQ, The Times Media, VIA Marketing, Inc., Wise Guys Discount Liquors, and a huge thank you to Ideas in Motion.

Thursday, September 25 Academy Mortgage
Ribbon Cutting 5:30 p.m. & Networking Night!

Join us as we welcome Academy Mortgage Corporation to the chamber ~ 112 Clark St. Crown Point, IN from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 10 ~ Wine Tasting Event!
Come taste over 30 wines and beer from around the world including award winning selections from Cooper's Hawk and Shady Creek Wineries. Live music featuring: John Fister former participant of American Idol sponsored by RE/MAX Pace Realty. Click here for details!

Friday, November 14 ~ Reality Store
Each year, the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce host a Reality Store for the Merrillville and Crown Point Community School Corporation as a way to connect the business community to the students. The Reality Store is a day of simulation where 8th graders become 28 years old and have to live on a paycheck! Click here to read more...

Chamber Chatter...

Find out how business coaching is the best new way to grow your business
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The 3 Keys to Communication© Online Coaching course offers 18 weeks of lessons and access to communications with coach Kealah (KEY-la) Parkinson for only $99. Crossroads members who pre-register in the month of September receive an even bigger discount at $84 using the promo code XROADS.

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Incorporating Emerging Technology Trends to Increase your Sales and Profitability
Small business owners and managers will learn new technology trends to not only increase their company's online presence, but increase their efficiency and workflow. Wednesday, October 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at fIRST Financial Bank's Crown Point Banking Center, 11890 Broadway (US 231 & Broadway), Crown Point, IN 46307

RSVP appreciated to: Judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com No charge to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Humane Society Hosts Night of Crazy Cosmic Bowling
Join Humane Society Calumet Area on October 4 for a night of crazy, cosmic bowling from 8 to 11 p.m. at Plaza Lanes, 8101 Kennedy Ave, Highland, Ind. The cost is $30 per bowler, which includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental, and a dessert bar. Bowlers who reserve a lane for six receive a $20 discount. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Proceeds benefit the animals of HSCA. Details click here! Questions call (219) 513-8911 or visit www.hscalumet.org

Chick-fil-A Community Appreciation First Responder Day
Wednesday, September 24 Chick-fil-A 2385 Southlake Mall Merrillville