Annual Events

The Chamber hosts over 100 events each year.  For information about any Chamber event, please call us at 812.425.8147 or send us an e-mail at chamberinfo@ccswin.com.

CNN
The Chamber Networking News (CNN) program is a fast-paced networking session that is designed to allow participants the opportunity to create awareness about their products and/or services and establish important new business relationships. This program is conducted each Friday at various Chamber-affiliated locations throughout the region. Each session boasts an attendance of over 75 area business people.

Good Morning Tri-State Breakfast
Good Morning Tri-State Breakfasts are informative breakfast programs held in order to educate, celebrate and network.

• Annual Holiday Open House is held each year in order for Chamber members to network before the holiday season officially begins. This holiday gathering is the largest Good Morning Tri-State event of the year, with over 350 Chamber members in attendance. The Holiday Open House is the perfect way to enjoy good food and great company.

Report to the Business Community
These are intermittent gatherings held in order to educate participants on key issues and initiatives affecting the business climate.

• Breakfast with Mayor Lloyd Winnecke  is an opportunity for Chamber members to hear the mayor’s thoughts on economic development, revitalizing downtown and the future of business in Evansville. Over 300 attendees gather for this event.

• The Luncheon with Gov. Daniels is a special “Report to the Business Community” that is hosted each year. Over 300 business leaders attend the event to hear a legislative update from Gov. Daniels.

Regional Business Trade Show
The Tri-State Business EXPO is held each year at The Centre in Downtown Evansville. The exhibit hall features over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products, services and capabilities to an audience of over 1,000 regional business people. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about the newest, most up-to-date services and equipment available right here in the Tri-State. As attendees toured the exhibit hall, they were offered a sampling of the Tri-State’s most popular cuisines. The day also includes an informative keynote address.

The event is wrapped up with an EXPO Party in the exhibit hall where Chamber members have the opportunity to network with existing clients and establish important new business relationships, all while enjoying a drink and delicious food.

The Chamber's Annual Awards
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana’s Annual Meeting & Dinner is one of the Tri-State’s most established business traditions. This event brings the region's business, education and government leaders together to one event, on one night, at one place. This is truly the networking event of the year with over 1,000 people attending each year. The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana hosts its Annual Meeting & Dinner in order to communicate the issues and initiatives that The Chamber has undertaken or supported over the past year. It is a way to highlight The Chamber's impact, while previewing the organization's program of work for the next year. This annual Chamber event is one you won’t want to miss. It’s The Chamber’s opportunity to embrace and celebrate the business community and honor the Tri-State’s business leaders. 

Business Exchanges
Business Exchanges are monthly after-hours networking and business showcasing events that offer Chamber members an excellent opportunity to meet one-on-one with area business professionals, including business owners and decision makers, while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Business exchanges are held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at different locations around Southwest Indiana.

• Chamber Night with the University of Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles offers Chamber members a special ticket price, a VIP reception prior to the game and a “pep talk” from the USI Head Basketball Coach.

• Chamber Night with the University of Evansville Purple Aces offers members a special ticket price, a VIP reception at the Ford Center prior to the game and a “pep talk” from the UE Head Basketball Coach.

• Chamber Night at the Otters is held each summer at Bosse Field. Each year, there are over 1,800 Chamber members in attendance at the game! Chamber members are treated to special seating and dinner at this exciting event.

Small Business Awards
The Chamber Small Business Awards celebrate small businesses and the contributions they make to our communities and economy. Each year, The Chamber recognizes four Tri-State area small businesses that have excelled in the following categories:  
 
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Non-Profit Business of the Year Award
The Small Business of the Year Award

An independent panel of Chamber member judges, who work for or own companies with more than 25 employees review the nominations and decide on the recipient for each award.  All five nominated companies per category are recognized at the Awards Brunch.  Each winning company receives a beautiful, engraved glass award that it can proudly display at its office.  

The Inter-City Leadership Visit
is an opportunity for a delegation of over 50 community leaders from Southwest Indiana to meet with another city’s officials to discover more about that community’s facilities, strategies, structures, innovations and challenges. Southwest Indiana delegates meet with that city’s leaders to investigate such topics as government unification, downtown development, economic development, education and quality of life issues.

ATHENA Award
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana continues to partner with A Network of Evansville Women (ANEW) to present the ATHENA Award each fall. The award, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, recognizes area women for their personal ideals, professional excellence and assistance to other women in achieving their goals. The ATHENA Awards are held during Today’s Woman Conference at The Centre in Downtown Evansville.

Golf Outing
The Annual Chamber Golf Outing is held the first Monday in May each year at Chamber member golf courses. Golfers enjoy a nice day on the links as well as a continental breakfast, a luncheon and an afternoon cocktail reception where prizes were awarded for first, second and third place; longest drive; closest to the pin; and hole-in-one. The Chamber Golf Outing always proves to be a great way to entertain clients and network with area business people, while enjoying a relaxing day on the course.

Chamber’s Candidate School
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana hosts the Tri-State’s only Candidate School each year. This non-partisan program provides participants with the tools necessary to successfully run for office and a working knowledge of the political process.

Chamber Day at the Statehouse
The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana hosts its annual Day at the Statehouse each year to allow members the opportunity to meet one-on-one with state legislators to discuss issues of importance to Southwest Indiana, as well as the state as a whole, and observe legislative debate. Over 65 business leaders participate in the event each year.