Greater Delhi Chamber of Commerce - October Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2026

Attendance: Christina, Amanda, Doug, Hallie, Mike, Tina - botanical garden in Andes

Debrief of Harvest Fest

Delco, Made and Found - did well
only 4 cancellations day of - 12 cancellations earlier in the week
Blue Bee, Hollow - busy
people in the middle of the square didn’t like their location - Christina proposes a big tent for next year to make it better for those vendors (esp if it rains)
Could we use the DTC parking lot for a beer garden?
What about another musician?
can we coordinate w/ Tractor Supply to combine the Harvest Fests (they did theirs the week before)
next year date 9/25/2027
coordinate social media posters with arts/crafts vendors (Linda made something really great this year)
pay attention to location in the square - some areas are getting worn down (need to be dug up/filled in/ etc) - are they open to rotating? But the farmers market impact this too

Administration of Chamber operations

Mike proposed that we take the winter to work on clarification of farmer’s market vetting process
Hallie proposed we look at internal operation i.e. E-mail management, forms for vendors
New banner for indoor farmer’s market goes up next week

September mixer

Well-attended but seemed lighter than last year - date? Weather?
need to be mindful of using the checklist more (the table was half empty, music was off and then too loud, set up should be complete when people arrive)
are we open to other locations for the Fall mixer?
considering Pony’s for holiday mixer
can we consider other farms (members) for locations?
also like having mixers in different businesses to see their place
Idea to combine a mixer with a non-profit - give them a chance to speak and people could make a contribution
idea for collab mixer with other chambers i.e. Walton chamber - held at Dear Native Grapes
door prize - incentive for members to contribute and promote their business
Hallie will set up new member sign up for next mixer
What about skipping holiday mixer because people are too busy and we have the parade on 12/4?

Holiday parade