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120 North Michigan Street           Plymouth, Indiana  46563           1-574-936-2323
Issue No. 219          Serving the Entire Business Community      TABLE OF CONTENTS
October 2002 Inserts 

TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR
Sponsored by Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
Community & Business Development Committee
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002
CROSSROADS ACADEMY - 1800 JIM NEU DRIVE, PLYMOUTH
Maximum participation per session is 50
Call early to secure the number of spaces you need.
FREE ADMISSION for Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Member
$30 admission fee for non-members, per person, per session
RSVP by October 29 - RSVP to the Chamber
Phone: 574-936-2323    E-mail: plychamber@plychamber.org


Each Session Will Cover the Following Topics
High Speed Internet Connectivity Options
This topic will provide a brief overview of all the different internet connectivity options available today along with approximate pricing.

Adding Credit Card Processing to a Web Site
Taking a payment online can be a scary subject unless you know how it is done. In this session we will be discussing how to transact business securely on the web.

Improve Customer Service by Sharing Information Through a Web Site
This topic will cover a success story of one company that recognized the need to share information quickly in a centralized, secured web site. Information will be presented for those wishing to design their initial web page or enhance their current site.


Local Area Network (LAN) vs. Stand-Alone Computers
Learn how networking your computers in your business can lead to more efficient file management, centralized backing up of data, and sharing resources such as printers.


Each session will also include a Video Conferencing Demonstration
RSVP by October 29
Contact Name __________________________ Phone Number ___________________
Company ______________________________ Number Attending _________________
Fax: 574-936-6584 Phone: 574-936-2323 E-mail: plychamber@plychamber.org 

City of Plymouth Tree Planting Sponsorship Project 2002
Full-Size Specimens Ornamental Specimens (may be used in locations where full-size trees are not suitable)
5. White Ash
6. Red Oak
7. Sugar Maple
8. Honey Locust
5. White Dogwood
6. Eastern Red Bud
7. Washington Hawthorne

Sponsors may purchase trees for any city parkway or may elect to participate in the city's targeted neighborhood reforestation areas (call for information). Trees typically come balled & burlapped, 1 1/2" calliper and approximately 4-6' tall depending on specimen.

Price:   $100 for residential properties     $200.00 for commercial properties

A pop-up printout is provided to send with donation to the City of Plymouth, 124 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563. Make checks payable to the City of Plymouth. If you have any questions please call 936-2124 or 936-7517.


2002 INCOME TAX PLANNING UPDATE
Presented as a Service to Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Members
by THEILING CO., CPAs
OCTOBER 23, 2002
at Christo's Banquet Center - 830 Lincoln East, Plymouth


You are cordially invited to attend this free seminar. The focus will be on recently enacted legislation and its impact on your 2002 and future income tax liabilities. Liberalized depreciation rules, higher contribution limits to IRAs and other retirement programs, changes in taxpayers qualifying to use the cash method of accounting for income tax purposes, and the lower individual income tax rates will all be covered.

The schedule for the day is as follows:
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and check-in
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tax Planning Presentation by Amy K. Thieling, CPA, Manager at Thieling Co.
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Questions / Answer Session
Following the 11:00 a.m. conclusion of the program, the Thieling Co. staff will be available to answer individual questions on a one-on-one basis.

Please register by October 15, 2002. You may return a copy of this form to Thieling Co., P.O. Box 419, Plymouth, IN 46563 or fax it to 936-5037 or 866-705-5037. You may also register by calling Julia at 936-4054 or 800-727-0604, or by sending an e-mail to tco@thielingcpa.com

Please save space for the following individual(s) from __________________. (company name)
Name(s):
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

Business After Hours
Presented by Millers Merry Manor of Plymouth
October 17, 2002
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Come tour our facility and see how we are continuing to build on our services to meet the needs of the seniors in our community.
Long-Term Care
Residential Apartments
Specialized Alzheimer's Unit
Rehabilitation Center with Private Rooms
Assisted Living Apartments

Business Plan Writing
Ancilla College Continuing Education
Monday Nights: October 21 - December 9, 2002
6:00 p.m.

This eight-week course meets 1 night per week for 3 hours at Ancilla College in Room 114..

Course Topics:
Marketing
Research and Organization
Financial Statements
Cash Flow


Participants will leave with a first-draft of a business plan.

Cost: $150 (includes course materials)
Instructor: Todd Dickard of LaPorte

Who should come? Entrepreneurs and small business people interested in putting their best foot forward to impress investors, or those currently in business who need a business plan.

For more information:
John Gough, Director of Continuing Education
574-936-8898, ext. 303 (Ancilla) or
574-772-8001 (SCILL Center)
Todd Dickard, 219-326-5103

To register: Call 574-936-8898, ext. 321 or 574-772-8001

Plymouth Arts Commission
presents THE NATIONALLY PERFORMING
St. Mary's College Women's Choir
at Swan Lake Resort
Sunday, November 3, 2002
Come hear this select 40-voice ensemble of the nation's premier Catholic women's college. They have appeared twice in concert at Carnegie Hall and has performed throughout the United States. The Choir has recorded two compact discs on the ProOrgano label: Ave, Ave!, in 1997, and Amazing Day!, in 2002. The choir is under the direction of Nancy Menk and accompanied by Beverly Tucker.

The F.I.T.T. Principle
In health and fitness F.I.T.T. means frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise in order to reach a variety of goals.
Examine your lifestyle and consider your options for a healthy future with energy to accomplish your dreams. Don't know where to start?
Try this F.I.T.T. Principle
Free trials are available so you can get to know us and experience the opportunities for fitness. Continue your financial savings with corporate memberships at 65% of the regular membership cost.
Individual attention to your needs is our commitment. You are given instruction on equipment, a fitness evaluation and goal setting. We consider your medical needs, your past exercise experience, and your future dreams. Personal training, weight management, and childcare are available for your individual needs.
Types of exercise are as varied as your individual needs and preference. That's why we offer a variety, to help you reach your goal safely and have fun doing it. Rowers, bikes, treadmills, ski machines, stair climbers, ellipticals, free weights, Nautius, group classes of all types and skill levels, Yoga, aqua classes. Intimidated? Don't be. We'll help you.
Time is of essence. Think of all the appointments and obligations you fulfill everyday. Isn't it time to make an appointment with yourself and start filling every moment with more energy, optimism, and a healthy future? An active lifestyle helps you sleep better, keep those extra pounds off, and work more efficiently. The time you spend in fitness, you will save in a more energetic lifestyle.


Fitness Forum
574-936-2333

 
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