Executive Board
Alesha Neal - President
Justin Smith - Vice President
Sharon Miller - Treasurer
Dee Dobbs - Secretary
Board Members
Amy Thomas - Cross Plains
Barry Lauber - Osgood
David Steen - Milan
Lorie Taylor - Versailles
Mary Ann McCoy - Holton
Megan Gray - Osgood
Olivia Welch - Versailles
Phil Hart - Osgood
Rick Pollard - Versailles
Tena Heller - Versailles
Terri Toops - Osgood
Tina Lynch - Versailles
Wanda Burnett - Versailles
Staff
Deborah Tompkins, Executive Director
*Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Due to COVID-19, our office is closed to the public.
You can contact the Chamber at
(812) 689-6654 or email ripleycc@ripleycountychamber.org.
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We want to hear from you!
If you have any specials, ads, events, stories, job openings or anything you want to share with the Chamber, members and the community, we want to help you advertise.
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DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT
I am Dee Dobbs and it has been my pleasure to serve on the Board of Directors with the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce since 2018. Over the last couple of years, I have served on several committees such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Bowling and Golf Committee and the Business Luncheon and Annual Dinner. Each of these events are unique and a great opportunity for our members to connect with each other and make their business network even bigger.
Currently, I serve on the Executive Board as the Secretary. This opportunity has given me the chance to talk to the people in the community and understand their business and organization needs. It has really been a great experience and I am glad I have had the chance to serve on the Chamber Board. As a board member, I feel it is important to take new ideas and ways to build our community. Whether it be from networking events or just talking to people on a regular basis, it helps me to get a better understanding of what our community needs. As I serve on the Chamber Board, I hope to take these ideas and suggestions and further the growth of the Chamber and the community.
In professional life, I have held many positions at The Friendship State Bank during my career including that of a Teller, Data Processor, Head Teller, Customer Service Center Manager, Loan Operations Officer, Mortgage Loan Originator and currently Chief Consumer Loan Officer. I have been in the Loan Department of the bank since 2005. My responsibilities have ranged from managing the bank delinquency ratios, REO property transfers and sales, management of real estate loan processing, title review, underwriting of secondary market acceptable loans, and currently marketing mortgage loans in the marketplace. I am a licensed Title Insurance Salesperson as well as an escrowed Indiana Real Estate Salesperson. I have a vast experience within the bank industry and if you ever need assistance, please feel free to call me at the Friendship State Bank at (812) 667-5101.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my two kids, family and friends. I am a lifelong residence of this community and love what it has to offer. I feel it is important to live, work and volunteer in the community that you live so you are a part of something that will span for generations.
It has been a great experience being on the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Board and hope to be able to serve the community for many more years to come!
Dee Dobbs
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Indiana Continues on Stage 4.5
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that Indiana will remain at Stage 4.5 of its Back On Track reopening plan “for at least the next two weeks.”
Click on
Stage 4.5
to review the Back On Track plan.
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Guidelines for Gatherings and Events
With More Than 250 Attendees
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$600 FPUC Payments
Set To Expire Week Ending July 25
In Indiana, the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) payments are set to expire the benefit week ending July 25. DWD will still make FPUC payments after that date on benefit weeks for July 25 and earlier, even if a claim is processed after July 25.
At this time, the federal government has not changed or extended the FPUC program, which is part of the CARES Act. Since the week ending March 13, 2020, DWD has paid out $3.6 billion in unemployment insurance benefits.
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20th Annual Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble
The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce's 20th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on August 21st at Kelly's Hidden Acres Golf Course in Milan, Indiana. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and tee time is 9:00 a.m. Please visit
Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble
for registration and sponsor information.
For questions, call the Chamber at (812) 689-6654 or email ripleycc@ripleycountychamber.org. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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Upcoming Chamber Events
* Golf Tournament – August 21
* Annual Dinner – November 5
* Mini Golf Tournament – Tentatively Scheduled for Fall
* Seminars and Training – We will continue to share and add seminars and trainings throughout the year.
*If event dates are changed or added, the Chamber will send out notification in advance.
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Ripley County
4-H Livestock Auction
Ripley County’s 4-H Livestock Auction will be held on Friday, July 24th at
3:00 p.m. at the Osgood Damm Theatre (117 N Buckeye St, Osgood, IN 47037). Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. for registration and seating. There are other ways to participate in the virtual auction if you are not comfortable or able to attend the auction in person this year. Please refer to the section below to see the different ways you can participate in the auction. There have also been some changes to the normal auction format this year, so please see the changes below on how the auction will be different this year.
4 Ways to Participate!
1.) In Person at the Osgood Damm Theatre
2.) Place an early bid
Bids can be placed early by stopping in at the Ripley County Extension Office, by email (emswelle@purdue.edu) or by calling the Extension Office (812)-689-6511. Early bids must be submitted by Thursday July 23rd at 5 p.m. During the auction, there will be a person to bid in your place.
3.) Online text chat bid using Zoom
Email emswelle@purdue.edu by 5 p.m., Thursday, July 23rd saying you wish to participate in the auction using Zoom and additional information will be provided. The zoom link is
https://purdueextension.zoom.us/j/94930981285 and will not become active until after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24th to begin testing for the auction.
4.) Add-ons
Add-ons can be submitted by stopping in, emailing, or calling the Ripley County Extension Office.
ALL BIDDERS must send emswelle@purdue.edu an email with your name and your company’s name (if you are bidding on behalf of your company) with the email address you want the invoice sent to, by July 23rd by 5:00 p.m.
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CANCELLED
The Legionfest that was scheduled for Saturday, July 25th has been cancelled. Please be on the lookout for a reschedule date.
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July Member
of the Month
Hummel-Meisberger Insurance
We are excited to announce that Hummel Meisberger Insurance is the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce July Member of
the Month!
Located in Versailles, Indiana, Hummel Meisberger Insurance is committed to building enduring relationships with their clients and providing them with dependable insurance products at a competitive price. Their agents are always striving to provide clients with the security and integrity they expect and deserve. Hummel Meisberger Insurance is a multi-line agency offering Home, Farm, Auto, non-standard Auto including SR-22 and SR-50 filings, Commercial lines, Life, Health and Retirement options.
Mike Meisberger started Meisberger Insurance Agency in January of 1998. The insurance agency then partnered with the Hummel Group in June of 2003 to become Hummel Meisberger Insurance. Their agents include Mike Meisberger with 33 years of experience, Bob Meyer with 28 years of experience, Jim Cole with 22 years of experience, and Jeff Cornett with 18 years of experience. If you stop by their office at 110 E US 50, you will be greeted by their office manager of 21 years, Janie Werner, or their newest employee, Sarah Bauman, CSR of 1 year.
They are your neighbors. They live in your communities, are familiar with your lifestyles, and understand the importance of competitive pricing. They represent many fine companies, including Auto Owners, Everett Cash, Indiana Farmers Mutual, Progressive, S&O Farmers, West Bend Mutual, Western Reserve and many others. They work to tailor pricing and packages to serve your needs.
Hummel Meisberger Insurance is always available to assist you with your insurance questions. Visit in person Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30, call them at 812-689-4840 or email them at
meisberger1@yahoo.com
. The most important product they sell is their service, and welcome the opportunity to gain your trust. Committed to service and integrity, they strive to provide you with superior protection at a reasonable price. Your protection is their business.
Congratulations to Hummel-Meisberger Insurance on being the Chamber’s July Member of the Month!
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New Member/Ribbon Cutting -
The Train Station
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Please help us welcome our newest member to the Ripley County Chamber, The Train Station!
The Train Station is a 6000 square foot indoor training facility located at 216 Washington Street in Sunman. Denny Sickinger officially opened the indoor facility this July for baseball and softball training, as well as Yoga and Bootcamp classes. This facility is open to individuals and teams, dedicated to fulfilling the needs of players of all ages and abilities. There are multi-use indoor batting and pitching tunnels, as well as a convenient waiting area for when your athlete is training.
The facility is open 24/7, with security cameras and digital access. To reserve a spot, call Denny at
The Train Station held a Ribbon Cutting on July 14
th
at
6:00 p.m. with the Ripley County Chamber and the Sunman Area Chamber of Commerce, along with family and friends.
Denny would be happy to show you around the facility so call him today.
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Ribbon Cutting -
Memories of Yesteryear
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Memories of Yesteryear held their Ribbon Cutting on July 10th with family, friends and community members.
Memories of Yesteryear antique store is owned and operated by Brenda Ahrens since November 1, 2019. They are located at 26 N US Hwy 421 in Versailles. The antique store features 25+ dealer spaces for rent and for customers to browse through and shop. Their extensive inventory includes new and old items, antiques, primitives, country items and so much more. If you are looking for something specific, just ask because they probably have it!
Go visit today and roam around to see what they have that you need! Memories of Yesteryear is open Wednesday – Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in renting booth space, call them at (812) 212-3869. Make sure you follow them at
Memories of Yesteryear
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Congratulations!
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If any member would like to place a free job posting through the Chamber, please send your ad to ripleycc@ripleycountychamber.org.
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If any member would like to place a free ad in our monthly newsletter, please send your ad to ripleycc@ripleycountychamber.org.
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