Thursday, July 16, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce and North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce partnered to hold a ribbon cutting for Jerky Jerks, 503 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. The business opened in March before temporarily closing during the stay-at-home order issued in light of the COVID-19 pandemic; it has since resumed operations.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announced its July Member of the Month, Man Cave Brewing Company, 10201 N. SR 13, Syracuse. A great place to be in Syracuse, people can stop in for dinner from 4-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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

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’s June Member Of The Month is The Sleepy Owl Supper Club. Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Sleepy Owl is located at 11374 SR 13, Syracuse. This iconic restaurant has been locally owned by the Larson family for 11 years.

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.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber/SWCC Foundation Inc.’s Placemaking Task Force is honoring Wawasee High School seniors with an interactive mural designed by Emily Austin. Seniors can have their picture taken with this board outside of the Pickwick Theater. Special thanks to The Revolving Closet for the chalkboard, the Pickwick Theater for allowing the task …read more.

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 — The Syracuse-Wawasee and North Webster-Tippecanoe chambers of commerce are partnering together and asking their communities to #UNITEWITHLIGHT. From 8-9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, all chamber and community members are asked to turn on any kind of light — whether it be an outside light, battery-operated candle, flashlight, Christmas lights or porch lights …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.

Whitley County Government Whitley County offices will remain open for the time being, according to a news release issued late Tuesday, March 24. After reviewing Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order 02-08, the Whitley County Commissioners have determined all county departments are considered essential government functions and will remain operational as of this time, the county …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 — Larry Martindale was sworn in as the new councilman representing Ward 4 during the Syracuse Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night, June 21. The council, with council President Larry Siegel absent, quickly got down to business by approving a fiscal plan provided by London Witte for annexing the industrial park into the town. Town …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-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 — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet returned to Oakwood Resort Tuesday, Jan. 26, where it honored many local businesses and individuals within the Wawasee area. And this year the chamber utilized a different approach for doing so: opening nominations to its members.