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Carlisle Chamber of Commerce

a natural choice to work, live, play and do business

2024 Events

A collage featuring a "Carlisle, The Natural Choice, Established 1851" sign on the left, a small white building with a red door in the center, and a welcome sign with a map and information about Carlisle on the right. Trees and greenery are in the background.

Warren County Legislative Luncheon

December 11, 2024

A group of people are seated at round tables in a large hall, listening to a speaker. The room is decorated with a Christmas tree and wreaths. The wooden paneling in the background features the name "Judsonia Country Club.
People are seated at tables in a meeting room with wood-paneled walls, listening to a speaker at a podium. A decorated Christmas tree and American flag are in the background. The room has a high ceiling with several windows.
A group of people seated around a round table in a conference room. Some have papers in front of them, and there is a drink on the table. Sunlight is coming through a window in the background.
A group of people sit around a round table in a meeting room. Some are looking at each other, while a few are focused on their devices. A wreath decorates a window, and a woman stands in the background. Papers and cups are on the table.

Light Up Carlisle Food Bank

December 8, 2024

Carlisle Chamber donates to the Food Bank donations from residents at our annual  Light Up Carlisle.

A group of eight people standing indoors, posing for a photo. One person in the front center is holding an envelope. They are all dressed in casual clothing, and there's a TV and office furniture in the background.

Light Up Carlisle 2024

December 8, 2024

A child with a big smile poses with Santa Claus outdoors at night. The child is wearing a purple jacket and holding a small gift bag, while Santa is dressed in his traditional red suit and hat. Trees are visible in the dimly lit background.
Santa Claus poses with three children outdoors near a pavilion. A baby in Santa's lap is dressed in a purple outfit, while two older kids stand beside him, one in a red hoodie and the other in a blue jacket. A Santa decoration is in the background.
Inflatable Santa and a Christmas tree decoration are set up on a grassy area with fallen leaves. A sign nearby reads "Carlisle Citizen." Bare trees are visible in the background.
Santa Claus stands beside a green Jeep decorated with colorful lights at night, creating a festive atmosphere.
A person stands next to a large inflatable polar bear wearing a red hat and green scarf, holding a penguin. A sign in the foreground reads "exp Realty, Dawn Guyer." There are trees and cars in the background.

Pumpkinfest 2024

October 26, 2024

Photos courtesy of The Carlisle Citizen

A small goat wearing a colorful tutu rests on the grass near a large black barrel. Another goat and a person are visible in the background under sunlight.
Two people in costumes stand beside a car parked in front of a building. One wears a hooded animal onesie, while the other is dressed in a dark outfit holding a toy lightsaber. A couple of chairs and boxes are nearby.
A woman stands beside a decorated car with a Halloween theme, featuring a "Happy Halloween" sign, spider webs, and a stuffed spider. A sign reads "eXp Realty Dawn Guyer." The car is parked in front of a building labeled "24/7 Fitness.
A small goat wearing a colorful fringed costume that looks like a piñata and a matching party hat stands on grass in front of a green plastic mesh fence. The sun casts shadows, and various objects are scattered nearby.
A goat wearing a superhero cape with stars and stripes stands near a green mesh fence. The fence casts a shadow on the ground. The goat's head is lowered, and the scene takes place on a sunny day.
A person stands beside a car with an open trunk decorated for Halloween. The trunk has a smiling pumpkin, empty containers, and a candy corn garland. The person wears a colorful crochet jacket and glasses. A brick building is in the background.
Three police officers stand smiling in front of a car, decorated with colorful Halloween-themed props such as webs and large purple cutouts. They are outside a brick building on a sunny day.
A group of six people in colorful costumes and wigs stand in front of a red truck adorned with balloons. One person is holding a painter’s palette, and another is holding a cup. The setting is a sunny outdoor street scene.
Five people dressed in various colorful costumes pose together outside a building. They are smiling and standing on a sunny sidewalk, with a car and buildings in the background.
A woman stands beside a decorated car with a Halloween theme, featuring a "Happy Halloween" sign, spider webs, and a stuffed spider. A sign reads "eXp Realty Dawn Guyer." The car is parked in front of a building labeled "24/7 Fitness.
Four people in costumes sit on the open tailgate of a vehicle. From left to right, they are dressed in a black cape, a scarecrow, a lion, and Dorothy. They appear to be at an outdoor event, with a building in the background.
A smiling man in a wheelchair and a woman in a witch hat with a purple brim are posing together on a street during a sunny day. The background features a brick building, a stop sign, and colorful market stalls.
A colorful barrel train carries several passengers, including children and adults, along a paved path. Stalls and people are visible in the background, suggesting a festive outdoor event.
A small tractor pulls a colorful train of barrel-shaped cars carrying children down a suburban street. The train passes by a brick building labeled "Sprouts Child Learning Academy" on a sunny day. Trees with autumn leaves line the street.
A man drives a small tractor pulling multi-colored barrel cars with children inside, passing by a brick building labeled "Sprouts Early Learning Academy." The children are enjoying the ride on a sunny day.
Two children in costumes stand together outside a fitness center during a Halloween event. One child is wearing a black robe with skeleton face paint, while the other is in a black and white outfit holding a pink bucket. People are gathered in the background.
A young child wearing a white shirt and pink cape rides in a small green barrel-shaped cart, smiling joyfully. The cart is part of a train pulled by a tractor on a sunny day, with people watching in the background.
An adult and a child are dressed in bright orange and blue suits, standing next to a car designed like a shaggy dog. The scene is outdoors, with a brick building in the background.
Three children in costumes stand outside. One wears an inflatable unicorn suit, another is dressed as a medieval queen with a crown, and the third wears a dinosaur costume. They are holding bags, possibly for Halloween trick-or-treating.
Two people sitting in front of an open car trunk decorated with a "Happy Halloween" banner and festive imagery. They are outdoors on a sunny day, with a brick building in the background. The car trunk is part of a Halloween event setup.
A man and woman stand in front of an open SUV trunk with two Halloween-themed buckets on a table. The scene is outdoors, in front of a brick building with a sign that reads "COCO & ANN'S." The sky is clear and sunny.
Two people are by a truck with its tailgate open, filled with paper bags. One person sits in a folding chair, and the other stands nearby. They're on a street with buildings and a patio in the background.
A man and woman stand by a car with an open trunk. Inside are Halloween decorations, including a skeleton and a stuffed animal. They are in a sunlit street with stores visible in the background, and both are wearing casual hoodies and jeans.
A group of kids in colorful costumes poses outdoors with musical instruments. They stand behind a banner reading "Carlisle Middle School Wildcat Band." A drummer sits to the left, and the scene is sunny with a brick wall and building in the background.
Two people wearing sunglasses and festive clothing sit on chairs in front of a decorated truck bed. The truck is adorned with holiday signs and flowers. They're in a sunny outdoor setting near a brick building.
A parade of people walking down the street, led by two individuals holding a banner that reads "Carlisle Chamber of Commerce." Participants are dressed in various costumes, and trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background.
A group of middle school students, dressed in colorful costumes, stand behind a "Carlisle Middle School Wildcat Band" banner during a parade. Autumn trees are visible in the background, along with a few adults accompanying them.
Four people are dressed in various costumes, holding musical instruments. They stand in a parking lot with a brick building in the background. One is in a space suit, another in a skeleton outfit, the third in a doctor's uniform, and the fourth in casual clothes.

Great Hay Rack Ride of Scotch Ridge Park

October 17, 2024

Thank you to Denny Woodruff

Lunch & Learn

October 15, 2024

Pottery at The Kiln Room

A group of people sits at a table in a room with shelves of bowls and various items. A man stands at the head of the table, speaking to the seated individuals. The atmosphere appears casual and informal.
A person smiling while shaping clay on a pottery wheel. They are wearing a white apron over a gray shirt and blue jeans. Various pottery tools and containers are on a table nearby. The background has a wall with a hanging red cloth.
A group of women sit around a table in a pottery studio, engaging in conversation. In the background, shelves filled with pottery and paints are visible. A man stands behind a counter, and a woman in a sweatshirt is also present.

Warren County Women’s Mentoring

September 26, 2024

A woman in a maroon suit speaks at a podium in a school gymnasium during a conference. Attendees sit at tables with flowers and name tags. A banner with sponsor logos is displayed on the left. Circular banners and a lion's head logo are on the back wall.
Three women stand smiling in a gymnasium with red and black bleachers in the background. The woman on the left wears a black blazer and jeans, the woman in the middle wears a floral dress, and the woman on the right wears a light-colored suit. A "Carlisle Wildcats" banner is visible above.
A group of people sitting at tables in a large gymnasium, engaged in conversation. The tables are covered with white tablecloths and decorated with flowers. Some people have papers and drinks in front of them. Red bleachers and a high ceiling with exposed beams are visible in the background.
A woman speaks at a podium in a gymnasium, addressing four women seated at a table covered with a white cloth. The table has autumn-themed flower arrangements and name placards in front of each seated woman. Red walls and bleachers are visible in the background.
People sit at tables in a gymnasium, participating in a networking event. The gym has red walls, bleachers, and ceiling banners. There are informational posters and signs in the background. The atmosphere is bright and professional.
A woman speaks at a wooden podium in a gymnasium with red bleachers in the background. The podium features the Carlisle school logo and motto. A nearby table is decorated with flower arrangements and various place cards.
A woman is standing at a wooden podium, delivering a speech. She is dressed in a long-sleeved, dark floral dress. Behind her are red bleachers inside a gymnasium. The podium displays the Carlisle Community Schools logo.
A person stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone in a gymnasium with red bleachers. They are wearing a light-colored suit. Part of a yellow and red sign with partial text "Carlis..." is visible on the podium.

Lunch & Learn

September 24, 2024

Address from the City and School.

A man in a gray suit and red tie is standing at the front of a room, speaking to an audience. He is in front of a whiteboard and some windows. In the foreground, several people are seated, facing him.
A man with a mustache and short hair, wearing a dark vest over a blue shirt, is sitting on a chair, gesturing with his hands and looking forward. He is in a classroom setting with a whiteboard behind him and a set of chairs and tables in front.
A woman stands at the front of a classroom giving a presentation. She is speaking to an audience seated in rows of modern, white chairs and desks. The presenter wears a black shirt and red pants, while the attendees are seen from the back.
Three easels with posters about the Carlisle Library Bond Referendum are displayed in a conference room. The posters include detailed information, floor plans, and images related to the referendum. The room has a sign on the wall that says "Conference Room.
A group of people sit at tables in a conference room, facing forward. Some are eating and drinking while others look towards the front presentation area. There are posters displayed on easels and a visible TV screen on the wall. The room has modern fixtures and carpeting.

The Twisted MANE Ribbon Cutting

September 19, 2024

A woman with long hair in a black dress and white sneakers playfully holds a large pair of scissors near another woman's hair in a salon. The seated woman, wearing a black top and patterned pants, smiles with an open mouth. The salon has a festive setup.
Two women standing outdoors on a sunny day, both smiling at the camera. The woman on the left is holding a small plaque that reads "The Verdigre WIN." Both women are wearing leis and are dressed in casual summer clothing. A street and buildings are visible in the background.
A woman is seated in a salon chair, wearing a black outfit and a pink lei, with a surprised expression. Standing behind her is a smiling hairstylist in a black tank top holding a large pair of scissors above the seated woman's head. The salon has a playful decor.
A group of people stands in front of a black building with a sign that reads "Love the Mane Hair Shop." They are holding a long ribbon with scissors prepared for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The front of the building features a "65" address sign.

Lunch & Learn

August 20, 2024

“Agriculture in the Classroom” guest speaker, Keisher Thompson,  Ag in the Classroom Coordinator. Hosted by Fabian & Luis Hernandez, 2 Brothers Mexican/American Food.

A group of seven people, sitting and standing around a wooden table outdoors under a green umbrella, smile at the camera. Some hold notebooks or paper. There is a sign on the wall and a food truck labeled "2 Brothers Mexican Food" in the background.
Four people sitting around a wooden outdoor table, having a meal together. The table holds various food items, drinks, and a black laptop. The setting appears to be in a courtyard with a white brick wall in the background.
Two men are smiling and posing inside a food truck window. The one in the foreground is wearing a colorful patterned shirt and apron, while the man in the background is dressed in a gray t-shirt. The interior of the food truck is visible behind them.
Three people are seated around a wooden table on an outdoor patio, engaged in an activity. A fourth person stands off to the side, partially in the frame. The patio has wooden chairs and tables, a large umbrella, and a white brick wall in the background.
A woman stands and talks in an outdoor seating area of a cafe, holding a piece of paper. She is wearing a teal shirt and jeans. There are tables and chairs around her, some occupied by people. An open bottle of water is on a table in the foreground. Colorful paper decorations hang above.

Educators and Staff Appreciation Breakfast

August 20, 2024

The Kiln Room Ribbon Cutting

August 9, 2024

Three people stand indoors smiling at the camera. The woman in the middle is holding a plaque that reads, "The Kiln Room," with a date below it. The woman on the left wears a black shirt and red pants, the man in the middle wears a green shirt, and the woman on the right wears a blue top.
A group of people smile and gather in a room for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two women in front hold a ribbon. The room has a lavender wall and shelves with various items in the background. Tables and chairs are visible in the foreground.
A group of ten people stand together in a room with purple walls. Some are holding papers, and they are all smiling at the camera. The room has tables, chairs, and shelves in the background. Everyone looks cheerful and relaxed.

Ocean Breeze Wellness Ribbon Cutting

July 9, 2024

A group of people standing in front of a building with a banner that reads "Ocean Pine." Two individuals hold a large ribbon, indicating a ribbon-cutting ceremony. One person in the foreground is in a green and black wheelchair.
A group of people standing in front of a building with a banner that reads "Ocean Pine." Two individuals hold a large ribbon, indicating a ribbon-cutting ceremony. One person in the foreground is in a green and black wheelchair.
A woman in a green sleeveless dress stands with her arms slightly raised in an indoor setting. She is positioned in front of a doorway leading to a room with a blue bedspread. The walls are painted teal and the wooden flooring enhances the indoor decor.

Chamber Golf Outing

June 2024

Movie Night

2024

Lunch & Learn

2024

Greater DSM Hot Air Balloon Hunt

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Lunch & Learn

Photos courtesy of Carlisle Citizen

Coffee with Elected Officials

Photos courtesy of Carlisle Citizen

2023 Annual Dinner

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