Washington County, IN Chamber of Commerce

Are you ready for the festival to kick off the end of summer? We are preparing for the Friday Night on the Square festival to make this year's event even larger than last year's!

In Washington County, we should appreciate the vibrancy of our community and work to preserve our historic landmarks and unique character. A robust economy is essential for this, and competition fosters innovation, which can attract more visitors and businesses, creating a thriving and sustainable community.

Most of us probably remember the 1989 Kevin Costner movie, "Field of Dreams". The world has changed drastically in the last 35 years... Business has moved to the digital world, and the businesses that couldn't keep up were left behind. Business closings are detrimental to communities, and even when your "competition" closes, it will have a negative effect on your organization. A strong community needs several successful businesses to thrive and stay relevant. We are all in this together, and the Chamber will help the businesses community grow and prosper. Read our latest email blast about Search Engine Optimization by clicking on the link. Subscribe if you would like to be included in the distribution!

Solar Eclipse Safety: Protecting your eyes and your camera! Please click the following link to our most recent newsletter packed full of safety information, tips, and more links for additional information about the Solar Eclipse for next week! We are less than 7 days away! Picture Credit: Lindsay Bloos, during the partial eclipse in 2017.

Symbiotic Success: Small Businesses and Their Communities It is imperative to support small businesses, but it is equally as important to support your community. There are several reasons why supporting a community can not only help with an economic impact, but also the preservation of the historical integrity of a community. The more small businesses we can attract to the community, the healthier and stronger our community will be. This will increase tourism to help maintain the cycle by increasing a business's customer base. Adding more money to the community will help protect our beautiful architecture! https://conta.cc/3uTE4is

We have been working diligently to finalize the dates for this magazine. Our advertising space is limited, and most businesses will want their ads featured in the section of the magazine that highlights their sector. The magazine is scheduled to be completed by September 1st, 2024, so our editing team can make any necessary adjustments. We plan to send it to the printer by October 1st so it can be distributed prior to the new year. We are excited to introduce the 2025 edition of our magazine, which will highlight Washington County, IN. Our aim is to encourage tourism, residential and business relocation to our communities, and maximize business opportunities for our members. Don't miss out on the chance to advertise to the ten counties, including Crawford, Daviss, Dubois, Greene, Jefferson, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Scott, Washington, and potentially more! Our ad rates are very affordable and, in most cases, cheaper than promotional swag items. https://conta.cc/3SFG1qG

The Power of Many: Why Diversity Matters and the Missing Piece - Women in Leadership Read our newest newsletter where we discuss the importance of diversity at the table and how women in leadership roles is what organizations need to be focusing on. Women make up 50% of the population and and over 76% of the Washington County Chamber's Facebook audience. That alone should speak volumes as to why it is important to include female voices when making decisions in business! Sincerely, Washington County Chamber of Commerce - Your Voice in Business! https://conta.cc/3w844qH