Membership

Sponsorships & Advertising

The Chamber offers a variety of programming to activate visibility for your business. Align your brand to the stellar programs and opportunities presented by the Chamber. For more information, contact Director of Strategic Partnerships Ryan Boeskool at 574.400.4010 for additional details. Don't see something on the list? Let us know, we might be able to create a package for you!

NOTE: 2026 sponsorship opportunities remain for the September 17 ATHENA Women's Leadership & Empowerment Experience with Kim Gravel and the October 22 YP Summit. We are actively seeking 2027 advertisers and sponsors. If an event indicates "Pending," it is not sold, however, talks are in progress for the renewal of the sponsorship. All renewals will be confirmed by October 31, 2026.

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Align Your Brand with This Inaugural Event

ATHENA Women's Leadership Experience with Kim Gravel

Join the Chamber for Own It. Build It. Lead It.—an uplifting and energizing women’s event designed to inspire, educate, connect and empower. Attendees will learn to build confidence, create opportunity and define success on their own terms. It will feature a dynamic keynote from Kim Gravel, TV personality, author and entrepreneur. Gravel will share her journey from Miss Georgia to reality star to founder of her own women’s apparel, beauty and home décor lines on QVC. She’ll share powerful insights on confidence, growth and personal success followed by an engaging Q&A session offering attendees the opportunity for meaningful conversation and takeaways. Guests will enjoy networking before and after the program in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere featuring cocktails, mocktails, appetizers, music and opportunities to build authentic connections with women from across the community and business landscape.

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ATHENA Women's Leadership Experience with Kim Gravel

Featured Event

2026 YP Summit

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR YPS. A half-day professional development conference built by YPs for YPs (ages 21-39), the 2025 YP Summit saw 180 YPs attend for great connections, content and fun. The 2026 Summit is October 22 at Four Winds Casino South Bend, featuring more content than ever with an added breakout session.

More Signature Programming & Advertising Options

Michiana Forty under 40

The region's top talent recognition program brought to you by the Chamber and YPN.

Chamber Golf Classic Presented by OSMC

One of the premier golf outings in the South Bend Region!

YP Summit

The only regional half-day professional development conference built by YPs for YPs.

Own It. Build It. Lead It. An ATHENA Women's Leadership & Empowerment Experience

New 2026 (September 17) event! This lively and energetic program will connect women to their peers with a motivational and educational speaker, Kim Gravel, and the presentation of the inaugural ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.

Advertising Opportunities

Get your marketing message out to our member businesses and more. We accept advertising in our 3 enewsletters, produced each month: chamberWIRE, South Bend Region Economic Development News and YPN news. In addition, we produce a digital magazine 2x a year (spring/summer & fall/winter), which accepts advertising. Podcast sponsorships are also available..

General Events & Visibility

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Networking Events

Business After Hours

Our late afternoon/early evening, 4:00-6:00 p.m., informal networking program. Six per year hosted by member businesses. More

Coffee & Conversations

Informal networking programming to kick start the day, from 8:00-9:30 a.m., hosted by member businesses. 4 per year. Mor e

Networking at Lunch

Presented once each quarter, this program offers an opportunity to connect over lunch while enjoying an informative program. More

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Workforce + Talent Sponsorships

Workforce

YPN

Salute to Business Powered by 1st Source Bank

It's the biggest Chamber event of the year--annually celebrating business and individual success in St. Joseph County. The 2026 Salute to Business Powered by 1st Source Bank saw 963 guests attend, featuring a conversation with Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. The signature luncheon also featured awards for Distinguished Business Leader, Woman of Influence, Outstanding Young Business Leader, Economic Impact, Small Business of the Year, and Lifting Voices. View the partnerships from 2026

Highlighted Partnership

Golf Anyone? Partner with Us

It’s one of the premier regional golf outings—the Chamber Golf Classic Presented by Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center-OSMC. Slated for Monday, June 8 at the Knollwood Country Club, we look forward to welcoming 150 to 200 golfers on both courses. See the many opportunities available for you to gain visibility at the tournament. View

Ready to Partner?

If you would like to partner and align your brand with the Chamber, please reach out to Director of Strategic Partnerships Ryan Boeskool at 574.400.4010.

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