Upcoming Chamber Events

Secure Your Spot Now—Legislative Series Registration Closes Soon!

Join us for our Legislative Series event featuring special guest, Representative Jefferson Shreve.

$35 – *Chamber members, lunch included

*Legislative Series events are Chamber member-exclusive events

Registration will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 28.

Check out what else is coming up with the Chamber….including Flavor of Wayne County tickets…on sale now!

HYPE Night at the Museum: Levi & Catharine Coffin House

August 28 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Levi & Catharine Coffin House

Join HYPE for a powerful evening at the Levi & Catharine Coffin House, where history comes alive at one of the most important sites of the Underground Railroad. Explore the legacy of courage and compassion that helped shape our nation.​

Cost: $11 per person (pay at the museum), children $7

This is a family-friendly event — children are welcome to join and experience this inspiring piece of Indiana history. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow young professionals while experiencing a meaningful piece of Indiana history!

HYPE Night: Professional Headshot Night & 2026 Planning

September 11 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Chamber Office

All young professionals need a great headshot to make them stand out! Headshots often are the first chance an employer will see a candidate, is your visual on LinkedIn, and is often used on your employers website! Join HYPE Wayne County for their annual FREE headshot clinic with JD Photography. 

*Note – this offer is for young professionals in Wayne County, age 21-40.

HYPE Committee members will also meet to discuss plans for 2026.

Chamber Fall Golf Outing

September 12 | 10:00 am

Winding Branch Golf Course

Join us for a day of fresh air, friendly competition, and fantastic networking at the beautiful Winding Branch Golf Course. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the sunshine and camaraderie, this annual outing is the perfect excuse to trade your desk for the green.​

Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place on the course!

Career Fair

September 17 & 18

Wayne County Fairgrounds

Our annual Career Exploration Fair, now expanded to include sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all Wayne County high schools and National Trail High School!

This year’s event will be held over two days—September 17 & 18, 2025, with each day tailored to different student groups.

Employers interested in hosting a booth at the Career Fair can use this link to register.

Business Leaders Series: StoryBranding – Clear Story, More Sales

September 23 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

IU East – Whitewater Hall

Learn how to clarify your message and tell a powerful story that drives real results. Perfect for professionals in marketing, sales, business development, and leadership, this session will give you practical tools to connect, influence, and grow.

HYPE Conversation with Coffee: Public Speaking

September 24 | 8:30 – 9:30 am

Bethany Theological Seminary

Join HYPE Wayne County for an inspiring Conversation w/ Coffee featuring Jeff Carter of Bethany Theological Seminary. This session is a unique opportunity for young professionals to build confidence and refine their public speaking skills—an essential tool for leadership, career growth, and meaningful community impact.

Business Leaders Series: Presence & Impact

October 3 | 1:30 – 3:30 pm

IU East – Whitewater Hall

This highly interactive session focuses on practical techniques to enhance professional presence and interpersonal impact.

Participants will explore nonverbal communication, mindset strategies, and simple behavior adjustments to help them feel and appear more confident—whether they’re new to the room or mentoring others.

Flavor of Wayne County

October 17 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Eight to the Bar

Ages 21+ for this event

We are excited to announce Flavor of Wayne County, brought to you by 3Rivers Credit Union, will be happening Friday, October 17th at 6pm…at a new location – Eight to the Bar in downtown Richmond!

Guests 21 and over will enjoy a fun event at a unique location. There will be samples from many of our favorite, locally-owned restaurants, live music, and much more!