Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Networking After Hours

January 27, 2011 5:00—7:00 pm
at Edward Christian Dining, Downtown Bremen

Join us for our first monthly networking event for
Bremen area business and community leaders.

Socialize with other Bremen business leaders in a casual,
relaxed atmosphere. There is no charge for this event;
appetizers and drinks provided by the Chamber.

For more information or for membership information:
Larry Balsley, Bremen Chamber of Commerce: 546-2044

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Bremen-Area Business Networking Group Starts Up in January

Bremen Chamber of Commerce - Networking After Hours

One of the Chamber's New Years Resolutions is to provide amonthly forum for business managers to network with each other in a casual, social setting.

Join us for our first "Networking After Hours" on Thursday, January 27th at Edward Christian Dining.

This is an exclusive event for members of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Interested in becoming a member?
Call us at 546-2044.

Location: Edward Christian Dining, Downtown Bremen
Time & Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm
What to Bring: Business cards.

What is Networking and Why do I need it?

Networking is all about making connections with people
so as to build enduring and mutually beneficial relationships.

  • It ensures you meet the right people to include in your network
    so that you expand your sphere of influence.

  • You can promote your products and services on a very personal
    level. Such relationships enable you to stand out and rise
    above the ruckus created by advertisements, emails and
    random sales pitches. It adds more trust and credibility to
    what you have to offer.

  • Most importantly, it helps you to tap into a wider business
    group where you can share business ideas and opportunities.

    Who knows, you may end up meeting prospective leads,
    clients, efficient employees or even a mentor or business partner.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Fiber Optic Access in Bremen

January 3, 2010

TO: All Bremen Businesses

FR: Bill Davis, President
Bremen Chamber of Commerce

RE: Access to Fiber Optic in Bremen


The Bremen Chamber of Commerce has been involved in many discussions and grant endeavors with key stakeholders in the state for several years regarding the need for reasonably priced fiber access to enhance our economic development competitive advantage. We are pleased to announce an important development in this area.

Indiana Fiber Network (IFN) recently extended their fiber network into the Bremen area and are now able to provide commercial fiber service to organizations (non-residential) looking for high bandwidth. Most recently, as part of a federal grant, Community Hospital of Bremen completed construction of a high speed fiber optic connection to IFN.

IFN’s core product offerings include fiber transport, Internet connectivity and Carrier/Enterprise Collocation services. Created in 2002, IFN has over 2,400 miles of fiber throughout Indiana, providing traditional circuits from DS1 to OC192, SONET Backbone Protection, Ethernet circuits from 5mbs to 10Gbps Wide Area Network services and Internet Tier-1 access.

IFN’s high bandwidth internet access for 10mb of bandwidth starts at $1,050 per month. For additional information, please contact August Zehner, Sales Manager – Enterprise at 317-777-7123 or email azehner@ifncom.net.

We hope this announcement and introduction will spark a broad-based interest from industry in Bremen since pricing of this product is complex based on number of users and the services they require. We are the first in Marshall County to have access to such services due to the success of our hospital in receiving a grant to run the fiber as close as their location on SR331.

Do not hesitate to contact Mr. Zehner or myself to receive additional information.

Best wishes for a successful new year!


Bill Davis
President