A vision coupled with hope

Grow, baby, grow!

Did you know that we are about to grow like never before?

Hi, my name is Kristy Rose, the newest member of the mcc team. My initiative is to find you more and new connections, leads, and

opportunities to create commerce. I have a lofty, but doable goal 30 new clients a month. How will I do it?

First, I am reaching out to 30 new companies a day, each and every day, each and every week pitching the fabulous new programming soon to launch. With that kind of activity, I have no doubt I will reach my goal. Just do the math! But wait, theres more.

Next, I will work with our Ambassadors Regional to connect to new leads around the county. As I bring more business in, I generate leads for you. We begin to act as lead generators.

Finally, I am building a team of partners who are willing to offer a complimentary value-ad to all new and renewing mcc clients. For example, a free ad in the local newspaper, a free radio spot, a gift certificate to a restaurant, a free website with purchase of a hosting package, first 500 business cards free, and more. Ready. Set. GROW!

Want to be a partner? Contact me at kristy@getlinkedmadison.com.

August 1, 2010

When David killed Goliath, he didnt use the unfamiliar and untested weapons offered by King Solomon. He chose two: a sling and 5 smooth stones.

These were but tools used to defeat the giant; however, I would proffer that the two authentic weapons vital to

Davids success were vision and hope. David saw beyond the 9-foot leviathan with his spear, shield and breastplate, and envisioned, as well as hoped for, success. Why? He had a different perspective. Goliath was a temporary but removable obstacle to winning the battle, a mere human up against divine powers. Davids vision and hope surpassed his obstacle.

Do we have a vision for and a hope in a better future for Madison County?

We are experiencing a face-off with a colossal economic quandary. Jobs are scarce. Retail is taking a hit. Education is controversial. And companies are closing their doors.

But wait, whats that noise just 20 minutes away? Is it the sound of success? Are we not literally on the border of the fastest growing county in the U.S.? Theres more. What about the highly successful incubator known as the Flagshipa one-of-a-kind initiative for this region. Isnt Ivy Tech expanding? Arent the Colts returning to Anderson, bringing an estimate of 40,000 shoppers with them? Do we

not have a regionally-recognized icon in our backyard known as Hoosier Park Racing Casino? Arent the industrial companies that stuck through the downturn coming out better and stronger than before?

We have land. We have water. And most importantly, we have good people fighting against the goliaths of Madison County. This gives me, and those at mcc, hope of a bright future.

Whats our vision? A thriving,

diversified, regional marketplace that can stand against the tides of the economy. How will we get there? United. Working together to connect business clusters to create local AND regional commerce. Making a cheerful noise about doing business in Madison County. Inviting companies without and cultivating companies within. Providing a protective environment for businesses to foster. Working with local Government to be business friendly.

This isnt the first economic crisis, nor will it be the last. David had many more goliaths in his life including one in particular where he set aside his hope and vision. Will we as a business community set aside our vision and perspective of the future?

Dust off your sling shots, reach for your smooth stones, and join me in adding more jobs, protecting our precious retailers, improving our education, and placing open signs back in the windows of our businesses. This day, the battle is in our hands.

Connecting Business. Creating Commerce.

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Contact Rita Puckett rita@getlinkedmadison.com

GETLINKEDMADISON

Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com

>> Search Get Linked Madison group on LinkedIntm and join the conversation.

Kyle Morey, CEO

Kristy Rose, AE

THANK YOU RENEWALS

Amatra Technologies | American Elevator | Sahms Restaurant | American Playground | Anderson Zion Baptist Church | Carter Express| East Side Dolphin Club | Financial Part-ners Group | Gateway Association | Home Instead Senior Care | L.M. Products | Partners-N-Concrete | Perry Well Drilling | Royal Flush Plumbing | Solutions4ebiz | South Madison Community Foundation | Zinszers Bakery & Cookies | Star Realty, R&J Melton LLC

WELCOME NEW CLIENTS

Hoosier Homecare Services LLC | General Nutri-tion Center| At Home Assisted Living Services | Congressman Mike Pence Office | Krane Realty Group

Aug 10 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

MADISON COUNTY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LUNCH

Come connect with the future opinion leaders of Madison County. Enjoy lunch while learning more about word-of-mouth advertising and how to create buzz for your business by Todd Rimer, Director of Business Development for Community Networks.

Cost: $15 in advance

Where: Edgewood Golf & Dining, 519 Golf Club

Aug 12 | 8:30 am to 11:30 am

BRUNCH+LEARN: THE HOW & WHY OF BLOGGING

Are you a part of the online conversation? Leaving untapped a vast market at your fingertips? This is the nuts and bolts of blogging and social media that is a must in todays market.

Aug 19 | 7:00 am to 8:30 am

WAKE UP BREAKFAST

Connect. Share. Profit. Join us for the longest standing networking event in Madison County. Get linked to over 200 decision makers. Enjoy a hearty breakfast by Hoosier Park. And learn more about the Animal Protection League / Care and Control. Its all about people.

Cost: $15 member | $20 guest

Where: Hoosier Park Racing Casino, Exit 26, Anderson

Upcoming Events Register at www.getlinkedmadison.com or rita@getlinkedmadison.com

The Buzz Lets give them something to talk about

Whats in a name Whats in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet Shakespear

Okay, so we have a new name. Now what? Design a regional economic

development plan. Expand the footprint of our business community. Link up with business clusters 30 minutes in every direction. Target and learn from the growth happening right next

door. Incubate innovation. Help create commerce between our cities and townships. Educate the marketplace on best practices. Provide the tools necessary to succeed.

Groom the rising generation of opinion leaders. Inspire an arena of ideas. I could go on, but you get the point.

We have some hard work before us and its time to roll

up our sleeves and get to it. With our new name, mcc is better prepared to serve your business, connect you to new markets, and help rebrand Madison County and surrounding regions as a thriving center for commerce without all the politics, boundaries, or past histories.

Next steps? Lets meet. Lets discuss your challenges and your opportunities. Lets plan together. Lets brainshare. Then, lets be a part of the solution for economic growth.

We want to make a positive difference a difference that will happen one business at a time. Contact me at Kyle@getlinkedmadison.com.

>> 1,000 decision makers. 100 vendors. Unlimited connections. Are you ready to expand your network at the fastest growing, 5-county regional business exposition in central Indiana? Coming 11.04.10

>> Want to tap into the tourism traffic? Offer a coupon or special offer on the Visitors Bureau website with a new feature at www.heartlandspirit.com. Its free!

>> Congratulations to Rita Puckett on her new title as Director, Client Services. Rita has served this business community at the chamber for over 31 years .

>> We are taking the mcc board on the road around the county each month. First stop, Pendleton at Blu Falls Banquet Hall. Would you like to host our next Board Meeting and connect and present to Madison County Leaders? Contact kyle@getlinkedmadison.com

>> The Corporation for Economic Development (CED) has moved over to share offices and resources with mcc. Both entities are looking at ways to work together in growing and gardening the economy.

>> Looking for business counseling in marketing, business planning, and budgeting? Visit www.scoreanderson.org

Madison County Chamber | 2701 Enterprise Dr. #109 | Anderson, IN 46013 | 765.642.0264 | www.getlinkedmadison.com

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