Local chamber of commerce organizations across Indiana were recognized for excellence by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association at the 2020 Annual Membership Meeting.

The town of Syracuse is unfurling new welcome banners, starting this week just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. Featuring four alternating designs, the welcome signs spotlight elements making Syracuse unique.

There’s a new design at the welcome to Syracuse sign on SR 13 and it is much more than just pretty.

First responders, health care workers and the general public were all beneficiaries of a meal giveaway that started at noon Thursday, May 7.
As part of the “Syracuse Strong” initiative, the town’s chamber of commerce and several businesses teamed up to prepare a variety of healthy meals for distribution.

By Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — If you frequent Syracuse’s downtown or uptown area, you’ve likely noticed some new additions installed Monday, April 27. These included a bench in front of Pickwick Theatre and a trash can at the corner of SR 13 and Main Street. Those are just the start of a placemaking effort launched …read more.

By RENEA SALYER, Chamber Executive Director By now, you are aware of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive orders and what that means to you. If you need any clarification, by all means, reach out to the chamber. We are here to assist the community in any way within our capacity. With that said, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mark your calendars for the Wawasee Winter Carnival Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, sponsored by Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center. The festival will begin with a soup supper fundraiser Friday evening, Jan. 24, and will continue with activities during the day Saturday, Jan. 25. Kiwanis Soup Supper …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual fall lamppost decorating contest brought a festive air to the town of Syracuse, with 17 businesses participating this year. Judging occurred Wednesday, Oct. 16, and was completed with the help of Facebook and Instagram likes. Chamber Executive Director Renea Salyer stated she posted photos of each display on …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the Cedarstone Children’s Bookstore, 710 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, Tuesday, Sept. 10.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Renea Salyer has been hired as its new executive director. Salyer will maintain the chamber memberships, recruit additional members, coordinate fundraising events, communicate the purpose and function of the chamber of commerce and other related responsibilities. Salyer brings with her extensive experience in nonprofit administration, management, …read more.

By RENEA SALYER, Area Director Kosciusko Junior Achievement Let’s get ready to Bowl! Choose your day and time to bowl for Junior Achievement serving Warsaw, Tippecanoe Valley, and Pierceton Schools. Teams of five people will have a great time dressing up like super heroes for prizes and great fun at The Bowling Alley, 1535 N. …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing & Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and The Biggest Loser teamed up to get Kosciusko moving. Participants received guidance from Biggest Loser celebrities, including Dolvett Quince, in an online wellness account that delivers activity, nutrition, motivation and fun. The Community Challenge had 80 participants …read more.

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced today that Renea Salyer, member relations coordinator of the Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Sam’s Club® Scholarship. Awarded to 20 first- year attendees from across the country, the Sam’s Club scholarships recognize individuals that exhibit …read more.