Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony with Angola Performing Arts Academy (APAA). The Ribbon Cutting will be held at 12:30pm.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30PM
📍 Location: Angola Performing Arts Academy (APAA), 45 S Public Square, Angola, IN

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, come in to enjoy some light refreshments, and tour the art gallery and the main floor rehearsal room of this wonderful 501c3 non-profit organization.

There is a lot happening at APAA; lessons, workshops, and we will soon be rehearsing for the youth theater show "Little Red Riding Hood-Unplugged", which will take place on the T. Furth Center Stage on Nov. 22 and 23rd. The show is directed by award-winning director and playwright, MK Clark. She is in her 4th year of directing the Youth Theater Arts Camp with APAA and is happy to be having, for the 1st time, a fall production.  

In the gallery, pop artist Bryan "Breadwig" Baillinger will be showing his work from his books and creations. He is a muralist, digital arts professor, author, illustrator and toy maker. He graduated from the Columbus College of Arts and Design and has his masters in "Writing for Children", from Lesley University. He was the lead illustrator on the Encarta CD-Rom encyclopedia, Veggie Tales and was a lead illustrator for Microsoft throughout the 90s. Some of his children's books include "A Pig Named Joe", "Counting Cows", and "Animal Gas".

This is an excellent opportunity to support your fellow members.

If you are not yet a Chamber member and are interested in learning more, we’d love to chat with you about the many benefits of membership and the events we host throughout the year. Give us a call at 260-665-3512 — we’re happy to help!

RSVP by September 15th! Click the button below or contact the Chamber at officeadmin@angolachamber.org or 260-665-3512 for any inquiries.

Arts Alive is pleased to announce that we are accepting submissions for our next gallery show of 2025, “Heavy Metal.” This show is open to any member of the public and all mediums are accepted.

Artists can interpret each gallery theme in any way they see fit. All ages are welcome to submit artwork. Enter up to 3 pieces per show at $5 per piece. Pieces may be submitted at the Tibbits Administration Office (93 W Chicago St. Coldwater, MI) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pieces must be ready to display or hang. PLEASE USE HANGING WIRE because tooth hangers or anything other than hanging wire is not compatible with our system. Sculptures and all other mediums accepted. Please do not submit artwork that contains nudity. Arts Alive has the right to refuse entries. The submission deadline for this show is September 1, 2025 at 5pm and the show will hang September 2 – October 20, 2025 in the Tibbits Opera House Art Gallery.

While visiting the theatre, patrons have the opportunity to select their favorite piece during each exhibition. A People’s Choice Award is given to the top 3 artists from each exhibit. Artists are also able to sell their work with a small commission going to Arts Alive. The gallery is open one hour prior to events and by appointment Mon-Fri 9-5 by calling 517-278-6029. There is no charge to view the gallery. 

The BELT (Business and Entrepreneur Launch Tool) Program is still taking applications for its 10-week small business accelerator!

Gain expert guidance, personalized mentorship, essential resources, and connections to a thriving entrepreneurial network.

• Practical, hands-on business training
• Free one-on-one mentoring & ongoing support
• Access to funding opportunities & business resources
• Pitch your idea for a chance to win startup awards
• Program value: $2,000+
• Your investment: $125

Weekly sessions: Sept. 3 – Nov. 19

Registration deadline: Friday, Aug. 29

It's a comedy! Directed by MK Clark

Casting 28 Actors/Actresses ages 9-15.

Auditions will be held September 9th & 10th at 6:30pm at the T. Furth Center.

Rehearsals are Mon-Thur 6pm-8pm (A rehearsal schedule will be provided).

*APAA will work around the youth choir schedule, so students in the APAA choir can still be in the show.

 

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 9th at the Steuben County Event Center!

Location: 100 LN 101B Crooked Lake, Angola
Date: Tuesday, September 9th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Admission: FREE!

Join us for a fun and informative day at the Steuben County Senior Expo! With over 35 vendor booths, this event is your one-stop destination for information on:

• In-home care & assistance
• Rehabilitation & assisted living options
• Health insurance guidance
• Legal resources
• Volunteer opportunities and more!

Enjoy a FREE lunch while supplies last, try your luck with bingo, and don’t miss out on prize giveaways throughout the day!

Free health services include:

• Blood pressure checks
• Hearing tests
• Safe medication disposal station

Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Bus will also be on-site. Appointments are required—please call Parkview at 260-483-1847 to schedule.

Kiwanis Aktion Club Car Wash!

WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, September 10th
WHERE: 907 S Wayne Street, Angola, IN
TIME: 11:00am - 2:00pm

All proceeds of this car wash will go to Easterseals Northeast Indiana.

Come by to support our Kiwanis Aktion Club and leave with a squeaky clean vehicle!

All donations are appreciated.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Celia Porter at 260-403-7542 or email her at cporter@esarc or by clicking the email link below.

Be a part of the 2025 Junior Achievement Career Fair!

• WHEN: September 11, 2025
• TIME: 8:00am - 1:00pm
• WHERE: Trine University ARC (Athletic and Recreation Center)

We are asking each business who participates in our Career Fair to pay $600 toward the event & toward sponsorships of our JA classes. We have over 110 Junior Achievement classes each year in all grade levels that interact with students about finances & entrepreneur issues. We want to increase financial literacy with elementary, middle & high school students.

If you are interested in being a participating business, please email Craig Burkholder at Craig@hudsonchurch.org

Join us for the September Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting, hosted by Satek Winery! Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 6pm.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Satek Winery - 6208 N Van Guilder Rd., Fremont, IN 46737

Enjoy a complimentary wine and charcuterie bar, and receive a free Satek wine glass with your registration. This special evening will also feature a ceremonial "passing of the baton", as Larry Satek and the Satek family officially welcome and introduce the winery’s new owner, Jody Hill.

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow members and support other local business owners.

Non-Chamber members are required to pay a fee to attend Business After Hours events and are not eligible to receive door prizes.  While we welcome all, we want to ensure our Chamber members and the host Chamber member businesses are given the exclusivity they deserve.  These events are hosted by Chamber members and are designed to foster meaningful networking and connections within our member community.

If you are not yet a Chamber member and are interested in learning more, we’d love to chat with you about the many benefits of membership and the events we host throughout the year.  Give us a call at 260-665-3512 — we’re happy to help!

RSVP by September 15th! Click the button below or contact the Chamber at officeadmin@angolachamber.org or 260-665-3512 for any inquiries.

Coming soon to a park near you!

WHEN: Saturday, September 20th
TIME: 4pm - 9pm
ADMISSION: *FREE

Community Night of Worship will be happening again this year in Commons Park!

While this event is free to the public, they will be accepting donations of cleaning supplies to stock our local Turning Point of Steuben County.

Come out and join us for a wonderful event and for a great local cause!

*Please bring a cleaning supply to help stock the Turning Point Shelter's pantry

The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting and Business Showcase Expo informs our esteemed members about the accomplishments and goals the Executive Director and Board of Directors have agreed upon to ensure success through adherence to the Chamber’s strategic plan, core mission, and vision. This event is designed to celebrate our vibrant business community and foster meaningful connections.

Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, for a day of networking, team building, and showcasing your business.

Registration is now open, with multiple sponsorships available.

Event Sponsor - Steuben County Tourism Bureau - 1 remaining
Includes a table for eight, including lunch and a showcase booth.  Recognition at multiple times throughout the event and during presentation, logo on invitations and program, and inclusion in all marketing materials.

Book Sponsor - JICI Construction SOLD OUT

Keynote Speaker Sponsor - $1,500
Includes a table for eight, including lunch.  Recognition during keynote presentation, logo on invitations and program, and inclusion in all marketing materials.

Corporate Table Sponsor $650
Table for eight, including lunch and recognition in marketing materials.

Expo Showcase Booth - $200
Showcase your business and the great services you provide.
Includes 6-ft. skirted table with chair and one lunch ticket.
Electric outlets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Expo Showcase Booth Non-Chamber Member - $275
Showcase your business and the great services you provide.
Includes 6-ft. skirted table with chair and one lunch ticket.
Electric outlets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Individual Buffet Lunch Ticket:
$40 each (Chamber Member)
$50 each (Non-Chamber Member)

This is a fantastic opportunity to gather your team for some quality time together or to highlight the exceptional services your business offers with a booth sponsorship. Whether you want to sponsor the event, exhibit, or simply attend, click the button below for information and to register online with a credit card (2.5% credit card surcharge will apply).  Contact the office if you prefer to be invoiced.

Annual Business Meeting: We'll hold a brief business meeting as required by the Chamber's Bylaws to review our accomplishments and plans for the year.

Keynote Presentation: We are excited to announce our Keynote Speaker for the event, Rick Weinheimer, with Every Day Excellence, LLC.  

In this inspiring keynote, “Pursuing Excellence Daily by Uniting Your Team", discover how consistent, collaborative leadership can turn everyday efforts into extraordinary results.  Learn practical strategies to foster unity, boost morale, and align your team with a shared vision, creating a culture where excellence isn't just a goal, but a daily standard.

For thirty-nine years Rick taught English and coached cross country and track, retiring in June 2017 from Columbus North High School (IN) where he had been coaching, teaching, and serving as English department chair.

Rick is a nationally recognized coach of multiple state championship teams. As a 10-time Indiana Coach of the Year and a 4-time nominee for National Coach of the Year, he was inducted into the Indiana Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame in 2004. For his achievements as an educator, he was inducted into the BCSC Education Hall of Fame in 2014. Rick and his wife Amy, a retired special education teacher, have five children and three grandchildren.

Rick published his first book called Move Your Chair, a Guide to Every Day Excellence in 2015, his second Excellence 366, in 2021, and is currently continuing to make a difference in people’s professional and personal lives. Through his company “Every Day Excellence” he has delivered keynote presentations, led workshops, and coached individuals in 12 states. He is certified in Myers-Briggs training, DISC personality styles, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Frame of Mind coaching.

Rick is on a mission to help people make their lives better..

• by cutting through the noise, busyness, and negativity of the world.
• by focusing on what is most meaningful through mission, culture, communication, and leadership.
• by developing the attitudes, skills, and strategies to pursue excellence in all areas, professionally and personally.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by September 11th, 2025.

If you have questions, call us at (260) 665-3512.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to venue regulations, outside food or beverages will NOT be permitted to be brought in for the event.

Agenda:

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  - Business Showcase, Networking of Featured Booths
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.    - Business Meeting and Lunch
1:00 p.m. -   1:45 p.m.    - Keynote Speaker
1:45 p.m. -   2:00 p.m.    - Board President Introduction and Closing Remarks

 

Living Proof Live 2025 Simulcast
Encouraging women to know and love Jesus Christ through the power of Scripture!

Brokaw Movie House presents The Living Proof Simulcast
Saturday, September 27th 
9:00am - 4:00pm
$25 per person price includes a light breakfast & coffee

 

Experience the powerful Biblical teaching of best-selling Author, Beth Moore and worship led by Dove award-winning, Travis Cottrell.​

Join Beth and the Living Proof team for a new message specifically prepared for the simulcast in 2025. Gathering women from all different ages, backgrounds, and locations for the sole purpose of seeking after Jesus and loving each other.

One ticket to our one day Presentation of the Beth Moore Living proof Simulcast. This Ticket includes a light breakfast and coffee. There will be an hour break for lunch. This event will be 9 am - 4 pm.

No outside food or drinks permitted. All sales final.

 

Join us at Angola High School on Friday, October 3rd for a Lunch & Learn event.

Lunch will start at 11:30am and their program will start at 12:00pm. We will meet in the Angola High School Café.

For more information and to RSVP, please scan the QR code above or click the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWp7TmYYanBjtPEDuZK7wegdrjL9c9ym67rhUMYDJCAbsRiw/viewform

Weekly Weekend Fun All October!
October 4th 1pm - 4pm - Pups & Pumpkins at Ridenour Acres
October 11th 8:30am - 11am - Heartfelt-Hustle 5k - Run in costume!!! Dogs welcome
October 18th 2:30pm - 5pm - Bark & Boo Costume Family Friendly Festival
October 25th 6:30pm - 11pm - Whisker Waltz Masquerade Ball *Adult Only* at the Community Event Center