Upcoming Chamber Event

October 10 – 18

9 Days. Local Restaurants. Plenty to taste!

Looking for somewhere to eat in Richmond or Wayne County?

Explore 47 restaurants throughout Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown and beyond during Wayne County Restaurant Week, October 10–18. Give them a social media shout out when you visit!

Click the link below to browse local restaurants by cuisine, discover Restaurant Week specials, and use our interactive map to find your next stop.

October 20 | 3:00 – 7:30 pm

Lingle Hall & Lingle Auditorium – Reid Health

Whitewater Community Television, in partnership with the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and Western Wayne News, is once again hosting an IN Focus Candidate Forum. The forum is designed to give residents an opportunity to hear directly from candidates in contested races and learn more about the individuals seeking to represent them in the November 2026 General Election.

Immediately following the final forum, candidates that participated in the forum as well as those in uncontested races are invited to meet with community members in Lingle Grand Hall until 7:30pm.

Free to attend.

No registration required.

October 21 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Holiday Inn Express

What if you could offer your employees a 401(k) option that is easy to manage, designed to help control costs, and helps your workforce plan for the future?

Join us for a Lunch ‘n Learn to learn more about the Chamber’s new 401(k) partnership with Transamerica and explore the retirement plan options available to Chamber member businesses.

John Illingworth and his team from Transamerica will share information about this new partnership and how it can provide Chamber member clients with access to a 401(k) plan designed with savings to the bottom line, low risk, and ease of management in mind.

Whether you already offer a retirement plan or have been considering adding one, this session is an opportunity to learn more about another option available through your Chamber membership.

Our goal is to help our members strengthen their businesses while giving more of our local workforce the opportunity to plan, save and build toward a strong financial future.

Free to attend

Registration required – click link below to register

October 21 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm

3 Rivers Federal Credit Union – 34 S. 7th Street, Richmond

Join us for an educational session with FosterHope to learn more about the foster care system and the need for foster families in our community.

Representatives from FosterHope will discuss what foster care is, the needs of children in care, and the steps involved in becoming a licensed foster parent.

Whether you’re considering fostering or simply want to learn more, this event is a great opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight into how you can make a difference in a child’s life!

Free to attend

Registration required – click link below to register

November 5 | 8:30 – 9:30 am

Chamber Office – 33 S. 7th Street, Richmond

Join us for Chamber 101, the perfect opportunity to explore all the benefits of Chamber membership! Whether you’re new, a longtime member looking for a refresher, or considering joining, this event will help you make the most of your Chamber experience.

What to Expect:

• • An overview of membership benefits and perks.

• • Insights from the leaders of our five committees.

• • Networking opportunities with fellow Wayne County professionals.

• • Discover how Work-Based Learning internships can benefit your business.

Free to attend.

Registration required – click link below to register.

November 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Forest Hills Country Club

Connect with elected leaders from Wayne County, the region, and the state at this special networking event. Officials will be invited to introduce themselves and mingle with guests.

*Chamber Member Exclusive Event

Click link below to register.

November 13 | 2:30 – 4:00 pm

IU East – Whitewater Hall

Innovation for Everyone: How Curiosity Makes Us Better Teammates

Practical, Human, Usable Innovation

The goal of this workshop is to foster everyday innovation by encouraging curiosity and open dialogue. This approach makes innovation practical, human, and applicable in our daily work environments.

Tickets $25 for Chamber members ($35 non-Chamber members)

Click link below to register