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Chamber Business After Hours - Matavuli Yard Barns - 05-17-2012
Matavuli Yard Barns, located at 194 Hillcrest Way at the Judah Junction, invites all Chamber members and their guests to their Business After Hours on Thursday, May 17th from 5 - 7 pm. The evenings events include a Live performance by Larry Summerton and The Summertime Band, hors d'oeuvres, networking, drinks, including a cash bar, and for Chamber members a $100 cash drawing at 6 pm.
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Chamber Empowering Women Task Force Meeting - 05-22-2012
The Chamber Empowering Women Task Force will meet on Tuesday, May 22nd at 11:30 am in the Chamber Conference Room. Lunch will be served so please RSVP to Bedford@bedfordchamber.com.
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Ribbon Cutting - Activate Healthcare Clinic - 05-22-2012
Activate Healthcare Clinic, located at 1901 16th Street (Upper level), invites all Chamber members and guests to their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House on Tuesday, May 22nd at 4 pm. Mayor Shawna Girgis will officiate.
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Ribbon Cutting - Fourwinds Resort and Marina - 05-25-2012
Fourwinds Resort and Marina, located at 9301 South Fairfax Road in Bloomington, invites all Chamber members and guests to their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Re-Opening on Friday, May 25th at 4 pm in conjunction with the Bloomington Chamber.
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Friday Focus Luncheon - Jonathon George - 05-25-2012
The Chamber will host a Friday Focus Luncheon at the Comfort Inn on May 25th at Noon. Jonathon George has served under 5 U.S. Presidents, and will give a presentation about his time in Washington D.C., and other anecdotes from his extensive military service. Tickets to the Friday Focus are $12 and can be purchased at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 275-4493 or email Bedford@bedfordchamber.com. The Friday Focus Luncheon is sponsored by George Wealth Management Group.
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Ribbon Cutting - Stone Cutters Cafe & Roastery - 06-04-2012
Stone Cutters Cafe & Roastery, located at 919 15th Street, invites all Chamber members and guests to their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, June 4th at 11:45 am.
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19th Annual Chamber Golf Outing - 06-06-2012
The 19th Annual Chamber Golf Outing will be on Wednesday, June 6th at Stone Crest Golf Community. There is a limited number of Hole and Hole-In-One Sponsorships for the tournament. The Chamber is also accepting golf prize donations. Please call 275-4493 or Bedford@bedfordchamber.com for more information. Team Registration forms is available at the Chamber Office.
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Chamber Smoke-Free Seminar - 06-14-2012
The Chamber invites all businesses, organizations, and fraternal clubs to "Smoke Free Bedford" on Thursday, June 14th at 9 am in the Chamber Conference Room. During this time, Karen DuBois, of Hoosier Uplands will discuss the implementation of the state-wide smoking ban on July 1st. In addition, participants can ask questions, and find out how this will impact their business. Please RSVP to bedford@bedfordchamber.com to attend this seminar.
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Limestone Heritage Festival Parade - 07-04-2012
Please download and sign up for the Limestone Heritage Festival Parade on Wednesday July 4, 2012. Deadline for signing up is Friday June 22, 2012. Click the title above for complete details.
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 Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
1116 16th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Jamie Medlock, President
Lisa Grissom, Office Manager
Jamie Nikirk, Membership & Communications Director
Telephone (812) 275-4493
Fax (812) 279-5998
Email: bedford@bedfordchamber.com
Our Mission: To provide members a competitive advantage by promoting business, industry, tourism, and quality of life in Bedford - Lawrence County. Founded in 1825 as the relocated and second county seat of Lawrence County, Indiana, Bedford was incorporated as a city in 1889 with a population of 2,541. Today, population looms at around 14,000 with 46,097 residents in the county.
The stone industry was the city's largest employer of men and by the turn of the 19th century, 25 cut stone mills operated. By the beginning of the first World War there were 4,000 men employed in the stone industry, thus named the Stone City and was nearly a one-industry town. Some of the most famous buildings constructed with Indiana limestone are the Empire State Building in New York, Tribune Tower in Chicago, and the Pentagon and National Cathedral in Washington DC. Thirty-five of the state capitol buildings are made of Indiana limestone as are a varied number of other famous buildings throughout the country. This explains why Bedford is known as the Limestone Capital of the World.
Today, Bedford is home to over 55 manufacturers, GM Powertrain, Stone City Products, Whitney Tool and Bedford Machine, just to name a few.
The civic-minded citizens have succeeded in diversifying Bedford's industrial base; growth has been healthy and continuous and the city remains one of Southern Indiana's best communities.
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