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Andy Sons
SBDC Business Advisor Andy Sons has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and is currently completing his Master's degree at the University of Louisville. He has 12 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, and with his wife, Melissa, has operated a successful cosmetology salon since 2001. Andy is available to help our entrepreneurs with all phases of business and marketing plans, and is our financial specialist.



Andy Sons
Andy Sons

Jeff Garrett, 1955-2005
Until his death on Oct. 30, 2005, Jeff Garrett was the manager of the Venture Out Business Center, which hosts the Ohio River Valley Food Venture. He also served as Executive Director of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff had extensive experience in both the private and non-profit sectors. He started and managed three businesses in Indianapolis. He was involved in the start-up of Madison's Venture Out Business Center when he was president of the Indiana Small Business Development Corporation.

Jeff was the first director of this region's Small Business Development Center. Prior to becoming a Chamber professional, he was president of the Chamber, the Madison Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Madison Business and Professional Association and the Madison Regatta. He was a Madison city councilman for one term.

Jeff brought the idea of the Ohio River Valley Food Venture to fruition. It continues in his entrepreneurial spirit.



Jeffrey Garrett
A guiding spirit,
Jeff Garrett,
1955-2005

  975 Industrial Drive
  Madison, IN 47250

  Phone: 812-265-3135
  Fax: 812-265-5544
  info@madisonchamber.org