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About

ABOUT US

The Owen County Chamber of Commerce is comprised of businessmen and women and private individuals working in partnership to make Owen County a better place in which to live and work.

VISION

The vision of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce & EDC shall be to represent the business community in the development of goals and programs, which improve the economic well-being of our citizens and improve and preserve our quality of life.

MISSION

Our mission is to inform, engage, and connect with our membership and the community through marketing, networking, and education opportunities.

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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
– Margaret J. Wheatley

Our Team

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MARCE KING
CEO

marce@myowencountychamber.com

Marce King, a lifelong resident of Owen County, is the CEO of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.  Marce facilitates collaboration across organizations in her community and region to empower and represent the Owen County business community. She has two children, both of whom are married. Marce also enjoys hiking. Owen County holds a special place in Marce’s heart, and she is thankful for the privilege to serve her Indiana Home..

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SARAH Humble
VP of Marketing
sarah@myowencountychamber.com

Sarah Humble, grew up in Owen County, where she worked behind the scenes from a very young age volunteering her time at local events, churches, and food banks. She is a graduate of the ICEA Academy, which has helped her achieve and implement vital marketing strategies for the Chamber, including its membership of over 250 businesses. As an adult, her heart has always been to serve others and to make the community she holds dear a better place to live and grow. Sarah is the mother of 3 children and stays busy raising up her children and local businesses. Sarah is honored to have the opportunity to serve Owen County and wishes to make a difference in her hometown.

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Hope Huston
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/MEDIA SPECIALIST

admin@myowencountychamber.com

Hope Huston grew up in Owen County, and just recently married and moved to Bloomington. Hope enjoys helping people. She has received her Bachelor's degree in Missions with an emphasis on social justice, and a Master's degree in Social Work. She also enjoys working with media and editing programs. This position allows her to work directly with the community and utilizes her skills with media content. She is excited to take on this position as an Administrative Assistant/Media Specialist for the Chamber. She hopes to make a difference in her home town and is excited to have the opportunity to give back to the community that she loves so dearly. 

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Board of Directors

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Todd Gardner

President

BBP Water Corporation​

Rick Burger

Vice President

Duke Energy

Chris Conner

Secretary/Treasurer

Owen County State Bank​

Bruce Hamlin

EDC Chair

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Todd Durnil

TLD Realty LLC

Danell Witmer

Friend of the Chamber

Nicole Plunkett

Smithville

Aaron LaGrange

Sweet Owen Industries Arc

Bill Grandi

Owen Valley Christian Fellowship

Andy Cline 

Spencer Owen Community Schools

Brad Keiser

Boston Scientific

Heather Keith 

Owen County Fair Board

Board of Directors

Executive
Officers

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Chamber Captains

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