Industry Blog
for Brown County businesses

Industry Update! (June/July)
June/July Industry Update! We wanted to share a quick update on what our marketing team has been up to this month—and why you may have noticed us reaching out for promotional materials a bit more than usual! Our goal is to consistently shine a spotlight on Brown...

Buick Rod & Custom 2025 National Tour!
A Big Brown County Welcome! We’re excited to welcome the Buick Rod and Custom 2025 National Tour to Brown County this week! The group will be exploring and enjoying the area through Saturday, with many members planning to spend Thursday and Friday in downtown...

Don’t Miss Our Next Brown County CONNECT! (July 15th)
Join the Brown County Networking Group! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning’s Brown County CONNECT! We’re so grateful to our amazing industry partners for showing up, sharing ideas, and continuing to build a stronger, more connected community...

Thank You + Taste of Indy Details
We want to give a huge thank you to all the incredible businesses who contributed to our Brown County All-Inclusive Giveaway Basket for this year’s Taste of Indy! Your generosity and creativity are helping us showcase the very best of Brown County to a whole new...

Innkeepers Tax Update & Input Meetings
Update! In the final days of the 2025 Indiana legislative session, Brown County was successful with 1 of 2 efforts to find additional funding that is not a tax on Brown County residents. A bill allowing the 5 percent innkeepers tax to increase to 8 percent was...

Brown County Featured at Taste of Indy 2025!
Taste of Indy! Hey everyone, We’re thrilled to share that Brown County has officially partnered with Taste of Indy 2025—Indiana’s largest food festival! As part of this exciting collaboration, Brown County will be featured as the exclusive door prize giveaway for a...

Habitat for Humanity’s 1st Annual Summer Scramble Sponsors
Sponsor Opportunity! Brown County Habitat for Humanity is teeing up a brand-new event this summer—and they're looking for local sponsors and support to help make it a success! 1st Annual Summer Scramble Golf Outing Salt Creek Golf Retreat – 2359 State Road 46 E,...

Brown County Foundation Hosts Annual Report Event
You're Invited: BCCF Annual Report to the Community Mark your calendar! The Brown County Community Foundation (BCCF) invites the public to attend its Annual Report to the Community—a special evening highlighting the foundation’s impact, grants, and vision for the...

What’s Trending in Brown County Marketing
What’s Hot in Brown County Marketing (April - May) Hey Team! 👋Cristina here with your latest marketing magic roundup—because who doesn’t love a quick peek at the wins, the trends, and what’s brewing behind the scenes? Here’s your April 21–May 18 Snapshot: 📲 Social...

Support Youth: Free Training in June & July
Support Youth Mental Health! We’re excited to share an important opportunity available right here in Brown County. This free training is especially valuable for anyone who interacts with teens or young adults—whether that’s in your business, through community events,...

A Quick Note About Event Photos
New Friendly Reminder for Event Submissions We’re so excited to see all the amazing events you’re adding to the Brown County calendar! Thank you for helping keep our community vibrant and active! As we continue to improve how those events show up on our website, we’re...

Don’t Miss Our Next Brown County CONNECT! (June 10)
Join the Brown County Networking Group! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning’s Brown County CONNECT! We’re so grateful to our amazing industry partners for showing up, sharing ideas, and continuing to build a stronger, more connected community...

Vendor Spaces Available at Story Inn’s Vintage Day!
Calling all local businesses, makers, and collectors! Story Inn is hosting a Vintage Day Market alongside their annual vintage baseball event, and there are open vendor spaces available for anyone interested in selling or swapping vintage items. This is a unique...

Downtown Nashville Updates!
Here’s a quick update on what’s happening in downtown Nashville this May. Please feel free to share this information with others, and don’t hesitate to contact Town Hall if you have any questions. Spring Blossom Parade – Saturday, May 3rd Friday night: Parking will be...

Performance Opportunity
We wanted to share an exciting opportunity with you! One Voice Gospel Ensemble, a vibrant and talented group based out of Saline, Michigan, will be touring through the Nashville/Bloomington/Columbus area the weekend of June 27–29 and is looking for a chance to perform...

Reminder: We’d Love Your Feedback!
February Wrap Up! The Brown County Passport campaign was a huge success—we had over 200 passports turned in! 🎉 We’re currently holding the raffle drawings for the prizes, so stay tuned as we announce the lucky winners! A huge thank you to everyone who participated,...

We Want Your Feedback on Brown County CONNECT!
February Wrap Up! The Brown County Passport campaign was a huge success—we had over 200 passports turned in! 🎉 We’re currently holding the raffle drawings for the prizes, so stay tuned as we announce the lucky winners! A huge thank you to everyone who participated,...

Thanks for Joining CONNECT + Social Media Opportunity!
February Wrap Up!The Brown County Passport campaign was a huge success—we had over 200 passports turned in! 🎉 We’re currently holding the raffle drawings for the prizes, so stay tuned as we announce the lucky winners! A huge thank you to everyone who participated,...

Brown County CONNECT Event on TOMORROW!
February Wrap Up!The Brown County Passport campaign was a huge success—we had over 200 passports turned in! 🎉 We’re currently holding the raffle drawings for the prizes, so stay tuned as we announce the lucky winners! A huge thank you to everyone who participated,...

Giveaway Sign Up Open + Passport Survey!
February Wrap Up!The Brown County Passport campaign was a huge success—we had over 200 passports turned in! 🎉 We’re currently holding the raffle drawings for the prizes, so stay tuned as we announce the lucky winners! A huge thank you to everyone who participated,...

Industry Updates (February)
February Wrap Up!The Brown County Passport campaign was a huge success—we had over 200 passports turned in! 🎉 We’re currently holding the raffle drawings for the prizes, so stay tuned as we announce the lucky winners! A huge thank you to everyone who participated,...

Sign-Ups Now Open for December’s 24 Days of Daily Giveaways – With a New & Improved Form!
New Sign-Up Form OPEN!We’re excited to announce that sign-ups for this December’s 24 Days of Daily Giveaways are officially open! 🎉 This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business while spreading some holiday cheer. What’s New This Year? We’re using a new...

EPIC Vendors Wanted + Promote Your Business Through Our Industry Newsletters!
Newsletter Update!Looking for a way to reach more local businesses and industry partners in Brown County? Our newsletters aren’t just for CVB updates—they’re a great way for you to share announcements, collaborations, and opportunities with other businesses in our...

CONNECT Networking Event Update!
Thank You!A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our industry networking event! We loved connecting, collaborating, and engaging with all of you. A special thank you to Nashville Daily Grind for hosting us—it was the perfect spot to start the day...

Introducing Our New Executive Director, Matt Rust!
Meet Matt!The Brown County CVB is thrilled to welcome Matt Rust as our new Executive Director! In his role, Matt will oversee all aspects of the CVB’s operations, including sales, marketing, public relations, and visitor center services. With a focus on promoting...