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The Chamber Buzz presented by Everwise Credit Union is a free monthly breakfast for members that will feature updates from elected officials, community leaders, new chamber members, and special guests. The series is hosted by Gallery 1245 located at 1245 S. 11th Street in Niles at 8:30am on the first Wednesday of the month from February through November. It's a one-stop-shop event for members where they can learn about everything coming up in the community.

Alan Tio is the Vice President of Business Development and oversees the South Bend International Airport’s real estate portfolio and steer its business, commercial, and economic development initiatives. Tio brings more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles with local, regional, and state-level economic development organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer for Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation where he was responsible for business attraction, business retention and expansion, community development, and small business and entrepreneurship efforts.

Indeck Niles is a next generation clean energy center. It generates 1,000 megawatts of energy, enough to power 635,000 homes and businesses through the use of clean natural gas and state-of-the-art technologies. It is the most efficient energy center of its kind in Michigan, replacing older, dirtier and less efficient coal-fired plants. Kevin Kringle is the Plan Manager and will give us an update on the facility.