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The young professionals of
Grant County are dedicated to their
community and being involved.
CLOCKWISE: The Chamber’s Ambassadors enjoy a
luncheon at Indiana Wesleyan’s Wildcat Stadium.
Officials break ground for development at Carey Services.
A group of Chamber members collectively monitor
the different aspects of local, state and federal Thriving Families Thriving Grant County
government and meet on a regular basis. This group Executive Director Cathy Weatherspoon cuts the
is the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee. ribbon on the 5th Street Commons.
They advise the Chamber’s Board of Directors
on different issues to pay attention to for the
betterment of Grant County business. GCYPN
The Chamber brings state and local government The Grant County Young Professionals Network
to the business community. The Chamber hosts a (GCYPN) focuses on bringing together a group of
State of the City where Marion’s mayor addresses young, high energy individuals for the purpose
the community’s future. Third House Session(s) of collaboration, conversation, networking
and the State Legislative Dinner give members the and to promote leadership and a sense of
opportunity to have direct conversations with their community in Grant County.
Senators and State Representatives on issues that
affect their businesses. Candidate forums provide GCYPN’s monthly mixer provides young
members the opportunity to learn the platforms of professionals the opportunity to make personal
candidates in various local races. and professional connections in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Whether speaking on behalf of the local business
community, providing a platform for local businesses The young professionals of Grant County
to have their voice heard, or guiding them to where are dedicated to their community and being Café Valley, Chairman’s Circle Member
they should project their voice, the Chamber is the involved. In order to capitalize on its promise
“voice” for local businesses. to promote a sense of community, GCYPN has
been able to donate items for Gilead Ministries’
Mike Halstead and Michelle Doyle cut the ribbon on Project 20/20, provide uniforms for Marion
Halstead Architects new office. Community Schools, serve Thanksgiving Dinner
Via employees pose at the 2019 Golf Outing. at the Grant County Rescue Mission, ring
bells for the Salvation Army, supply
new sports equipment for the Boys &
Girls Club of Grant County, and build
homes for Habitat for Humanity.
It is by uniting common bonds
through community involvement that
the most profound business relationships
are formed, through leadership, networking
and a sense of community.
