Advancing Noblesville Chamber Foundation

Dedicated to Noblesville Business Growth

The Advancing Noblesville Chamber Foundation (ANCF) formed in the fall of 2020 to philanthropically address the intersecting areas of health & wellbeing, education & workforce development, economic & community development, and equity & inclusion.

The Foundation funds post-secondary scholarships, workforce reentry grants, workplace safety and advancement education, disability employment education, community education, workforce related research projects, along with entrepreneur/small business start-up education and counseling. It also presents, in cooperation with the City of Noblesville, the Advancing Noblesville Awards.

An eight-person board of directors leads the organization:

  • Christi Crosser
    Chair, Noblesville School Board
  • Thorpe Miller
    Vice Chair, Indiana Members Credit Union
  • Aaron Smith
    Treasurer, MTCHBX.CO
  • Robert DuBois
    Noblesville Chamber of Commerce
    • Dr. Christina Collins
      Ivy Tech
    • Esther Lakes
      Spotlight on the Arts
    • Chris Oukada
      REAL Broker
    • Patrick Propst
      SERVE Village
    “The Foundation is uniquely positioned to walk alongside the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and address the unique challenges Noblesville’s leaders are facing.”
    Thorpe Miller
    Chamber Board Chairman
    “The Foundation is uniquely positioned to walk alongside the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and address the unique challenges Noblesville’s leaders are facing.”
    Thorpe Miller
    Chamber Board Chairman

    The Advancing Noblesville Chamber Foundation is a recognized 501C3 (EIN 85-3829723) not-for-profit public benefit corporation dedicated to Noblesville business community’s success. The Foundation equips Noblesville area employers and their employees with tools necessary to learn and grow in its four key areas of focus.

    Education & Workforce Development

    Health & Wellbeing

    Diversity, Equity, & Belonging

    Economic & Community Development

    Scholarships & Grants

    Post Secondary

    Eligibility — high school students enrolling in a 2 or 4 year college program

    Awards — $500 and $1,000

    Application Deadline — March 22, 2024

    DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

    Workforce Ready

    Eligibility — students seeking training, skills, and/or equipment to secure employment (i.e. credentials, certifications, software training, tools, equipment, safety clothing)

    Awards — program and material costs up to $1,000

    Application Deadline — March 22, 2024

    DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

    Make A Contribution

    Support the work of the Advancing Noblesville Chamber Foundation (ANCF) with a tax-deductible donation today!

    Inclusive Leadership Initiative

    Supported by the Crosser Family Foundation, the ANCF played a pivotal role in supporting Hamilton County’s first-ever Inclusive Leadership Summit, organized by the Noblesville Diversity Coalition. This groundbreaking initiative draws upon Deloitte’s insightful research, which identifies the six signature traits of inclusive leadership, to foster a more inclusive environment within the community. For more detailed insights on the traits of inclusive leadership, visit Deloitte’s article here.

    Inclusive Leadership Summit Recap

    Advancing Noblesville Awards

    The Advancing Noblesville Chamber Foundation, together with Mayor Chris Jensen and the City of Noblesville, proudly celebrated seventeen businesses, organizations, and individuals across nine diverse categories. These honorees were acclaimed for their outstanding contributions and excellence in their respective fields, setting benchmarks as community role models.

    Discover the inspiring sixty-second stories of our 2023 Advancing Noblesville Award Finalists. Dive into the journeys of seventeen finalists, spanning nine categories, and witness the excellence that shapes our community.

    Each finalist is featured in a sixty second narrated video montage:

    • Best Renovation or Preservation at 40 seconds
    • Community or Public Service Organization 5:45
    • Community or Public Service Individual 8:25
    • Business of the Year – XBE 12:20
    • Small Business of the Year 15:10
    • Business of the Year 18:00
    • Businessperson of the Year 20:50
    • The Mayor’s Award 24:00 

    Make A Contribution

    Support the work of the Advancing Noblesville Chamber Foundation (ANCF) with a tax-deductible donation today!

    Upcoming Events

    WIN Power UP! Lunch & Learn

    Friday, November 14, 2025

    Join us as Shannon Wenninger helps us take a step back, cast a vision for who and where you want to be and build a roadmap to your future self.

    Holiday Luncheon

    Wednesday, December 3, 2025

    Join us for the return of our annual Holiday Luncheon at Purgatory Golf Club. We are excited to host the very talented students from Noblesville High School's women's show choir New Dimension and the acclaimed dancers from En Pointe Indiana Ballet.

    Young Professionals' Social

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Join us for a high-energy evening of networking, friendly competition, and celebration as we wrap up the year in style!

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