RushFest 2008 -- Posted 07/17/2008

September 27th downtown Rushville will host RushFest 2008. Some of the activities include:

• Annual Wendell Willkie Day Parade
• Rush County Art Exhibit featuring local artists, wine and cheese sampling, and entertainment in the beautifully restored 201 N. Main St. Bldg
• Master Gardeners showcase on Rush County Courthouse Lawn
• Craft Vendors
• Food Vendors on 3rd Street
• Live Entertainment in Willkie Park Featuring:
  • Jim Innis Band 12:00 - 1:00
  • Charlotte Buening 1:00 - 2:00
  • Wesley United Methodist Church Choir 2:00 - 3:00
• Farmers Market
• Scarecrow Contest

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2008 Women In Business Conference -- Posted 06/16/2008

Friday, August 1st at 8am-5:30pm the Greensburg/Decatur County @ Rush County Chambers of Commerce invite you to join area women professionals at our first annual women's conference for a day of information, insights and networking.

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Rush County Festival Vendor Contract -- Posted 06/16/2008

If you are interested in vending craft or food items at our festival please complete and return the contract linked below as soon as possible. The festival will be set up along Main Street and 3rd Street to the East and West. We will have live entertainment to encourage more participation from the community. We have also expanded the festival to include exhibits in the beautiful Rush County Court House from our Master Gardeners, and the Rush County Arts Council. There will be a farmers market on the square. You are responsible for your own extension cords, tents and displays. Space is limited so don't delay.

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RushFest Princess @ 2008 Festival -- Posted 06/16/2008

The Rush County Chamber of Commerce RushFest Committee has been busy planning the 2008 Festival. New this year is the incorporation of the RushFest Princess competition. The competition is open to any Rush County teen between the ages of 13 and 15, and is intended to be a training mechanism for the Rush County Fair Queen competition held annually in conjunction with the great Rush County Fair.

Each candidate must be sponsored by a Chamber Member Business. Contestants will be required to submit a written essay, which will account for 30% of the ranking of the contestants. The topic for the essay is "Growing Up In Rush County", and should cover why Rush County is special to the contestant. Deadline for essay entry is July 25th. Contestants should contact the Rush County Chamber of Commerce to receive a list of participating Chamber Member Businesses for sponsorship. The Chamber will assist in matching the business with contestant.

On August 2nd, contestants will have 1/2 day training for the competition. The training will cover: Etiquette Class, Cosmetic Application and Self Esteem, and Interviewing Preparation and Basics.

August 16th will be the RushFest Princess Breakfast & Interview. Contestants will be ranked in the following manner: 30% on written essay, 50% interview, and 20% community involvement and leadership. We will crown the RushFest Princess on the 16th and the RushFest Princess will reign over the festival on September 27th.

For more information, please contact Pam Leisure at pamleisure@rushcounty.com or visit the Chamber office at 315 North Main Street, Rushville.

Rush County Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon -- Posted 04/15/2008

You are cordially invited to attend The Rush County Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon at the Flatrock Grill
Wednesday, May 14th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Find Yourself In Rush County Winners -- Posted 12/21/2007

The Rush County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of "Find Yourself in Rush County for the Holidays". Please click below to see the lists of winners.

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Start Your Own Business Workshop -- Posted 12/04/2007

The Rural Entrepreneuer Network (REN) and the Community Education Coalition are announcing an exciting new workshop for rural entrepreneurs. The audience is rural individuals or families who are interested in starting a business or are in the early stages of a business.

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Christmas In Rush County! -- Posted 11/14/2007

Help us kick off the holiday season in Rush County on Friday, November 16th on Main Street starting at 6:00 pm with our children's parade escorting Santa Claus to Rushville!

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Networking is an essential business growth and sustainability tool. Have you ever heard the expression, "It's all in who you know"? There is truth in that statement! Get connected and take advantage of this Chamber Member Benefit!

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Linked below is the Rush County Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Award Application. Please forward application, resume, and letters of recommendation by February 23rd, 2008 to:

Rush County Chamber of Commerce
315 N. Main St.
Rushville, IN 46173
Our scholarship committee will interview you. We will contact you by April 1st to arrange your interview specifics.

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Linked below is the Rush County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Scholarship Award Application.

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