By Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Everyone is invited to stop by uptown Syracuse for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s free June Last Friday event: Family Night Out. All the action will occur from 6-7:30 p.m. June 26 at the corner of Dolan and West Main streets, with parking available in the parking lot along …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is launching Last Friday digitally in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To join in the fun, visit the chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram or stop by the Syracuse Strong (Indiana) public Facebook group.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s May Member of the Month is NAPA Auto Parts Auto Care Center, located at 817 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. NAPA employs four full-time employees. The store is in the process of an interior remodel. NAPA has been a good standing member of the chamber since 2015.

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.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board of directors, ambassadors and executive director unveiled new logos for the chamber and the new SWCC Foundation Tuesday, April 21. Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber’s new logo was crafted based on the membership services and support it provides for the community while keeping with the nautical theme, according to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announces the official formation of the SWCC Foundation Inc. and the recent receipt of its nonprofit 501c3 status from the Internal Revenue Service March 31 in a letter received April 9. The SWCC Foundation Inc. will create, promote and develop the economic, civic, cultural and social welfare of the …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 — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet — hosted Jan. 16 by Oakwood Resort’s event center — celebrated 2019’s achievements while also addressing Kosciusko County’s needs and building excitement for the year ahead, fitting with the event’s theme of “20/20 Vision.” Chamber President Dennis Pressler, Stoney Point LLC, noted 2019 as a year of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be holding a business after-hours at MedStat Urgent Care & Occupational Health, a part of the Lutheran Health Network. Join the chamber after work for networking and appetizers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Medstat is located at 107 W. Pickwick Drive, Ste. A, Syracuse. RSVP by …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 — Syracuse Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business Warriors Nutrition, 706 S. Huntington St., to town today, July 17, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since its first day of business June 1, Warriors Nutrition has offered healthy nutritional smoothies — with over 100 different flavors available — and several options of teas, both of which are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Chamber of Commerce recently had the opportunity to celebrate the opening of Man Cave Brewing Company, located in back of Mug Shots Coffeehouse and Eatery at 10201 N. SR 13 in Syracuse, with a ribbon cutting. Man Cave Brewing celebrated its official grand opening April 14. They offer a wide variety of locally …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to go to find information about what is happening in Syracuse, including at local businesses. To further that mission, it is sprucing up its website, www.swchamber.com, to make it an easy-to-use hub to find everything happening in Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, May 7, at Dynamic Spine and Rehabilitation Center’s new location, 106 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse — next door to Creative Fish Art Gallery. Dynamic Spine also shares the space with Lauren Warner Acupuncture.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board members spent their regular monthly meeting Thursday, April 14, touching base on several aspects of the chamber as new Executive Director Andrea Reed comes into her responsibilities. Special focus was given to the chamber website, getting QuickBooks in order and planning the annual golf outing. Teddy Pieper of …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Andrea Reed as its new executive director. Reed will assume her responsibilities beginning the week of April 4, following a short transition period working with Tammy Cotton, who has stepped down to pursue other community-based projects.

SYRACUSE — Longtime Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Cotton resigned from her position Friday, March 11. Cotton stated, “I will always have a passion for the chamber and community, but I also have other passions and I’m choosing to focus on those.”

SYRACUSE — While bison were largely gone from Indiana by the time it entered statehood in 1816, the state still plans to include the animal predominately featured on its seal in the bicentennial celebration. It is doing so with fiberglass bison statues, which communities will then paint.

SYRACUSE — Winter weather derailed much of what was scheduled in Syracuse for Saturday night, but it was not enough to keep the afternoon’s indoor activities at Lakeland Youth Center from happening as planned. However, the scheduled afternoon sleigh rides were a casualty of the snowy conditions. Well over 100 people came through LYC’s doors to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Join the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce for its grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new location, 108 Main St., Syracuse — the former Leisure Pool building. The open house will occur from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 29. Craft meats and cheeses will be available to sample from the chamber’s new …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held its 2015 golf outing at Maxwelton Golf Club Saturday. Among the excitement was a hole-in-one achieved by Jeremy Young. For his feat, Young was presented with a 2015 Boston Whaler from Griffith’s Wawasee Marina. On hand for the formal photo were, from left, Maxwelton Golf Course owner …read more.

Teen Improv show 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29. The show is open to the public at Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. A reception is to follow. This event is not to be confused with the Main on Main improv show being held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce.

In 2012, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce had 22 teams participate in its golf outing, and it set up a goal to have 30 teams for 2013 — a goal the chamber met June 18. Board member and golf outing committee chairman Larry Biller announced during the chamber’s regular board meeting July 10 that the …read more.

Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia spoke at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting June 5 about several projects occurring in Syracuse. He noted the industrial park’s water and sewer were all hooked up, while gas and electric still need to be complete. Roads in the industrial park also need to be grated before …read more.

By SARAH WRIGHT Staff Writer [email protected]  Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce met May 2 at The Papers’ main office, 206 S. Main Street, Milford, where after the meeting board members were given a tour. Chad Jonsson reported on Syracuse SummerFest’s progress. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. July 7 with a fun run hosted by …read more.