The following is a press release by Kaytee Lorentzen for Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
Bloomington, Ind. – March 28, 2024 – On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Elect Connect event.
What: Engagement with local election candidates and staying informed during election cycles is pivotal to the health of our business community. The Chamber's Elect Connect events are unique platforms that bring Bloomington and Monroe County election candidates into thoughtful dialogues with our local businesses.
Elect Connect provides the opportunity to engage with elected officials on a variety of topics of importance to local business. These can include affordable housing, infrastructure and roads, zoning, business development and the future of Bloomington and Monroe County.
Who: The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting candidates for the contested races. Invited to attend include:
- Matt Caldie (D), County Council at large candidate
- Trent Deckard (D), County Council at large candidate
- Penny Githens (D), County Commissioner District 3 candidate
- David Henry (D), County Council at large candidate
- Peter Iversen (D), County Commissioner District 2 candidate
- Jody Madeira (D), County Commissioner District 3 candidate
- Cheryl Munson (D), County Council at large candidate
- Julie Thomas (D), County Commissioner District 2 candidate
- Joe VanDeventer (R), County Commissioner District 3 candidate
- Steve Volan (D), County Commissioner District 3 candidate
- Paul White Sr. (R), County Commissioner District 3 candidate
When: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Upland Brewing Company – The Woodshop | 350 W. 11th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
If you would like a press seat, please contact the Director of Communications & Events, Kaytee Lorentzen, at klorentzen@chamberbloomington.org to reserve a spot before April 9th, 2024. Limited seating available; an RSVP is required for media.
About the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization serving as our community’s leading advocate for business. We offer unique leadership opportunities, meaningful volunteer activities, and exclusive business-building programs focused on critical economic, civic, and social priorities. Chamber members support each other and community initiatives, sharing information and resources to help create economic opportunity and community well-being. At the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, we believe that better business leads to a better community.
The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce supports strong civic engagement for a healthy community and business climate. The Chamber provides nonpartisan information for civic engagement, including information on candidates and issues facing Bloomington and Monroe County.
The Chamber does not endorse candidates for office at the local, state, or federal levels. The Chamber is an independent organization, separate from the Indiana Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which do make political endorsements. The Chamber hosts events featuring candidates and elected officials, attending or speaking, in an effort to inform members of local, state, and federal policies, and allows members the opportunity to share their political priorities with the candidates and elected officials. Views expressed do not necessarily represent the view of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
