Rising Sun / Ohio County Chamber of Commerce

MINUTES

October 21, 2003

Members Present

K. McGraw

J. Fieler

B. Stowell

D. Siekman

Miscellaneous Business

Treasurer’s Report

The Chamber account currently has approx. $8000.00 incl. $4400.00 gross from Navy Bean.

Old Business

Navy Bean Festival 2004

Navy Bean Festival meeting set for October 28 at 19:00.

Business Spotlight

Friendship State Bank selected for November.

New Business

Annual Meeting

Annual meeting to be scheduled to drive new members, discuss Navy Bean and other successful events, promote awareness of Chamber, provide Q & A opportunities, and create a special rate for membership to both Historic Downtown and Chamber.

Chamber Marketing

Stowell to negotiate discounts on advertising for Chamber members. Fieler to coordinate Radio Ads and Chamber newsletter.

Chamber Calendar

Stowell to develop chamber calendar for 2004 events.

Relocation Packets

Development of relocation packets coordinated with econ. dvp., city of Rising Sun, Ohio County, Tourism, and Historic Downtown to be considered.