WCACC April E-Newsletter

April Issue

Wayne County Cash

The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce Wayne County Cash, a new gift card program designed to encourage local spending and support Chamber member businesses. Wayne County Cash can be purchased online and redeemed at participating Chamber member locations, making it easy for community members to shop local while discovering new businesses across the county.

Take advantage of this deal at Hoppe Jewelers before April 12!

Spend $100+ with Wayne County Cash and they’ll double your value up to $25!

Employers! Registration is NOW OPEN!

Hiring Fair

The Hiring Fair is designed to give Wayne County high school seniors who do not have post-graduation plans the opportunity to connect with local businesses. Seniors who interview with and accept a job offer from a Wayne County employer will be recognized during a special Signing Day celebration.

NEW: Intern Fair

New this year, the Intern Fair gives employers the opportunity to meet and interview students for summer internships or positions for the 2026–2027 school year. Participating students will be current high school juniors exploring work-based learning opportunities.

Public Hiring Fair

The Hiring Fair will also be open to the public from 2:30 to 4:00 PM, allowing community members to connect with local employers and explore available job opportunities.

Are you interested in baseball? Or want to have some fun with our newest team? Join us on April 30th for a fun night with the Richmond Flying Mummies!

Register Now

And join us on April 7th for a tour of Belden’s incredible facilities!

Modern Impact | Alyssa Roberts, Shawntel Baker & Becca Vance

Did you know that as Chamber members you can register for Shafer Leadership Academy Seminars for FREE?

All you have to do is indicate that you are a Wayne County Area Chamber Member while registering!

Find Shafer Leadership Academy Seminars HERE

IMPACT COMMITTEE Q1 SECTOR SPOTLIGHT: SERVICE MEMBERS

From auto shops and home services to professional providers and repair specialists, our Service Members keep Wayne County running every day. We’re proud to highlight the businesses that show up for our community with skill, reliability, and care.

Explore the full directory of Service Members:

It’s time to SAVE THE DATE!

Braden Tedder, IU East

SFS Portal & Database Intern

Isaac Schmitz, Hagerstown Jr/Sr High School

Business & Community Engagement Intern

Hello! My name is Braden Tedder, and I just started interning at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. I’m currently in my second year at Indiana University East studying Informatics. Outside of school, I’m a member of the IU East men’s golf team, and I enjoy spending time outdoors, listening to music, and playing other sports like basketball and pickleball. I am excited to be part of the Chamber team and look forward to contributing my skills and experiences to the team. 

Hello! My name is Isaac Schmitz, and I am currently interning at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. I live just outside Economy, Indiana and am a senior at Hagerstown high school. During high school I have participated in varsity football, basketball, and track, and am currently on the golf team. I jumped at the opportunity to intern at the Chamber of Commerce this school year because I knew that it would provide many formational experiences along with connections that could be a great resource in the future.

And it has done just that! Through this internship I have better been able to establish my future plans through the exposure I have had to different industries and job opportunities. I hope to attend either Notre Dame University or Franciscan University this coming fall to study Actuarial Science. Thank you to my team for giving me this position and teaching me along the way! I am more than grateful for this step in my life! 

On March 24, the Chamber hosted candidates from contested primary races in partnership with the Indiana Farm Bureau. This event gave our members the opportunity to hear directly from candidates and gain insight to help them decide who they feel is best for themselves and their business.

“The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce offers events like Meet the Candidates as a benefit to our members, ” said Melissa Vance, WCACC President/CEO. “The purpose of this event is to provide a neutral platform for candidates in contested primary races to share their perspectives. All state and local candidates – contested and uncontested – were invited to participate and connect with attendees during the meet-and-greet portion of the evening.”