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KLA Cadets Learn About Orthopedic Industry In Kosciusko County

Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets got an overview of the orthopedic industry in Kosciusko County at the Ivy Tech Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) facility.
Gatke Property Developer Talking With Three Tenants

The old Gatke property – vacant for roughly three decades – appears to be closer than ever to being redeveloped.
KLA Cadets Study Local Philanthropy

Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets got an overview of philanthropy in the county from Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Suzie Light at the last KLA meeting.
Hallmark Home Mortgage Ribbon-Cutting

Hallmark Home Mortgage recently had a ribbon-cutting at its new office at 523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw.
Kauffman Learns Latest In Facial Filling, Sculpting

Jennifer Kauffman of Kauffman Medi Spa Inc., recently participated in The Aesthetic Blueprint conference. The three-day intensive educational session was held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Wawasee Grads Receive Grant From IEDC

Spur Interactiv, a digital marketing and ad-tech agency co-founded by Wawasee High School graduates Alex and Reed Smith, was selected by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to receive a $50,000 training grant and up to $350,000 in Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits.
Business Briefs 12.1.2018

Hamman Among Top RE/MAX Producers; DuPont Offers Podcast; Brian Peterson Group Hosts Ribbon Cutting; Goodwill December Career Center Schedule
Warsaw Native Sasso Wins $112.4M Lawsuit With Medtronic

Warsaw native Dr. Rick Sasso was awarded at total of $112.4 million in a lawsuit against Medronic tried this month in Marshall County Circuit Court in Plymouth. The trail concluded Thursday.
George Robertson Recognized For Longtime Service To Community

Community leaders recognized retiring Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. President George Robertson at an event Tuesday co-hosted by KEDCo and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
WishBone Medical Inc. Acquires New Jersey’s Response Ortho

WishBone Medical Inc. of Warsaw announced today the acquisition of Response Ortho of Fort Lee, N.J.
Belle Tire Donates $10,000 To Area Not-For-Profits

Belle Tire Distributors Inc. presented donations to the five participating charities of the Warsaw Choose Your Charity Challenge, a program that took place for two months following the store’s grand opening event.
SpartanNash To Acquire Martin’s

SpartanNash Co. announced this morning it has reached an agreement to acquire Martin’s Super Markets by the end of this year.
Business Briefs 11.10.2018

Lake City Bank Announces 7 Promotions; Titus Hires Sara Curtis; Lindeman Joins AcceLINX; Sexton Joins RE/MAX Results In Warsaw; Wishbone Medical Inc. Acquires Red Star; NIPSCO Hires Montague
2nd Phase, 3rd Shell Building Mark New Chapters At Tech Park

Warsaw’s Technology Park might have begun quietly, but is seeing its biggest growth spurt to date.
Local News Briefs 11.3.2018

Barth Recognized For 5 Years Of Service; Bolt New Loan Counselor For MutualBank; Goodwill Career Center Releases Calendar; DWD Awards $1.5 M In Grants For Regional Workforce Issues
Local Business Briefs 10.20.2018

Ryser Added To Parkview Warsaw Staff; Janssen Named CTB Europe Sales Director; Inaugural Chamber YAP Talk Thursday
Longtime Leader Miller Inducted Into The Indiana Academy

Community leader and Grace College benefactor Mary Louise Miller was inducted into The Indiana Academy Monday evening.
Warsaw Sears Not Closing

While Sears Holdings is making headlines nationally for its financial woes, in Warsaw the Sears Hometown Store is doing well because of relatively few ties to the failing corporate giant.
Business Briefs 10.13.2018

Titus To Host Open House; Kauffman Presents At International Meeting; Christian Named To Board Of Directors
Food Pantry Gets $1,000 Donation

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels recently donated $1,000 to God’s Highway to Heaven food pantry in recognition of Hunger Action Month.
Lutheran Names Jae Dale CEO

Kosciusko Community Hospital Board of Trustees has selected Jae Dale as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 15.
Interra Customers Encouraged To Watch For Fraud In Their Accounts

There have been several reports of fraud involving customers of Interra Credit Union, 1401 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, in the last couple of weeks, according to Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne.
OrthoWorx Presents DiscoverME: A Future Of Possibilities

OrthoWorx announced Tuesday a new, expanded talent development initiative that will focus on promoting careers in local manufacturing companies to eighth-grade students in Kosciusko County.
Tom Nomination Moves Forward

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously to support the nomination of Leesburg resident Kip Tom as ambassador and U.S. representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture.
Old National Sponsors Cardinal Services Luncheon

Officers of Cardinal Services recently accepted a check for $2,500 from Old National Bank as the signature sponsor of the 2018 Cardinal Call fundraising luncheon.
Business Briefs 9.15.2018

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Adds 3 To Staff; Egner Earns License
Forefront Dermatology To Open Warsaw Office

Forefront Dermatology announced the planned opening of its Warsaw office, offering convenient access to expert board-certified dermatology care.
Tuckers Lauded For Gift To Purdue

Terry and Sandra Tucker, of Maple Leaf Farms, were awarded one of Purdue University’s highest honors on Aug. 30.
Collier’s Moving Soon

After 31 years at the same Winona Avenue location, Collier’s Heating and Air Conditioning announced Tuesday it will be moving to a new location near Ind. 15 and U.S. 30.
FDA Sends Warning Letter To Zimmer Biomet

After receiving several Form 483 letters from the Food and Drug Administration to bring a list of items into voluntary compliance, the FDA sent Zimmer Biomet a warning letter late last month regarding corrections that need to be made at the company’s North Warsaw campus.
HopLore Finds Its Niche In Leesburg

Since opening Memorial Day weekend in 2017, HopLore Brewery & Restaurant has not only continued to grow its customer reach but also has evolved the craft beers it offers.
1st Source Bank Makes Investment In Grace

1st Source Bank recently presented a $10,000 check to Grace College for ongoing support of a stock ticker and data display in the School of Business.
Syracuse Burger King Restaurant Reopens After Major Renovations

After a month of construction, the remodel is complete at the Burger King restaurant at 5202 E. CR 1200N, Syracuse.
Business Briefs 9.1.2018

Internship Becomes Employment For Lancer; Mason Promoted At CTB; Gergely Earns CFP Status; Lakeland Financial Officers To Present At Conference Wednesday; Goodwill Job Training Schedule For September; Zimmer Biomet’s Brinkerhuff Interviewed In Documentary
Zimmer Biomet Receives Warning Letter From FDA

Zimmer Biomet has said it will respond to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration over violations found in a 2016 inspection of its northern campus at the old Biomet headquarters.
Tio Tabbed To Replace Robertson At KEDCo.

The board of directors of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. announced Alan Tio will join the organization next month as CEO to lead the community’s economic development efforts.
Congressman Jim Banks Visits, Tours Grossnickle Eye Center

Congressman Jim Banks (Indiana House Rep 3rd District) visited the remodeled Grossnickle Eye Center recently.
Peak Performance Breaks Ground

Peak Performance Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, PC, broke ground on their new facility at 2240 North Pointe Drive on Wednesday. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of November.
Business Briefs 8.18.2018

Ticknor Joins Coldwell Banker RWG; LCB’s Juillerat Promoted To Commercial Banking Officer; Combined Community Services’ Lowe Earns IOM Certification
Storm Damage Doesn’t Deter Orchard Owner From Dreams

Adam Pamer was sitting in his truck in his driveway next to his orchard to keep out of the rain when the tornado came through Warsaw on Aug. 6, uprooting about 35 of his 600 apple and seven pear trees.
Area Business Briefs

Harstines Among America’s Top Realtors; Grossnickle Eye Center Adds Lifferth To Staff; Breeden Joins First Federal As Vice President; Belle Tire To Hold Grand Opening Today; Chamber Member Cookout Aug. 24
Classic Comfort Food, Unique Decor Combined At Warsaw’s Palette, An American Eatery

Palette, An American Eatery is open for business at the Wyndham Garden Hotel at 2521 E. Center St. in Warsaw.
Penguin Point Big Wheel Winners

Penguin Point announced its Big Wheel winners.
Local Business Briefs - Aug. 4

Hoffman Joins RE/MAX Results Warsaw Staff; August Events At Career Center Announced
Sew Amazing: Lowery’s Celebrating 70 Years In Business

Many family-owned businesses never get past the first generation of ownership, but Lowery’s Sewing and Vacuum Center, 707 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, is proving to be an exception.
OPS Combines Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy In Warsaw

Optimum Performance Sports, a health facility with a focus on weekend warriors and all types of athletes, held a ribbon-cutting at its new facility on U.S. 30.
Warsaw’s Ace Hardware Closing; Liquidation Starts Thursday

For the second time this month, a longtime business along Warsaw’s East Center Street announced it is closing for good.
News Briefs 7.17.2018

Texas Roadhouse Construction Begins; GOP Seeks Replacement For Gargett
Business Briefs 7.14.2018

Lake City Bank Announces Transfer, Hire; Kunkel Joins Wishbone Board Of Advisors; Local RE/MAX Team Recognized For Production
Harvest With A Heart Marking 10 Years Monday

What started out as an idea to share abundance has grown into an enterprise bigger than the three founders ever dared to hope, dream or imagine.

Monday, the trio will celebrate an anniversary as a milestone rather than a destination.
Oak & Alley Expanding Into Former Great Wall Building

Oak &?Alley, a popular gourmet burger restaurant in Warsaw is adding a second location at the former The Great Wall building at 2308 E. Center St. The original location is at 144 S. Buffalo St.
Great Wall Restaurant Closes

After 29 years in business, Joni Feng, the owner of Great Wall, 2308 E. Center St., Warsaw, has retired for health reasons.

The locally famous Chinese restaurant closed Sunday.
Business Briefs

Brady Named Shared Serviced Manager At CTB; Sjolin Joins Brock; Lake City Announces Promotion, Transfer; Zurcher Added To North Webster Library Staff; Dollar General Completes Remodel Of Akron Location
Local Convenience Store Aides Fundraising

Freedom Express, a local convenience store chain, has partnered with Citgo, its gasoline supplier, to present “Spirit Pumps,” which helps local not-for-profit organizations raise funds for specific projects.
Business Briefs

Winona Lake Man Receives Award For Patent Accomplishments; LSC Communications Recognizes 25-Year Anniversaries; Chamber Golf Outing Scheduled For July 18; Two People Promoted At Lake City Bank
Area Business News 6.9.2018

Lake City Bank Announces Promotions; Restaurant Construction To Begin Soon; Lake City Bank To Build New Branch In Milford
Little Crow Lofts Ribbon Cutting Held Wednesday

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for Little Crow Lofts on the southeast corner of Detroit and Market streets in Warsaw.
Area Business Briefs

Swick Celebrates 40-Year Milestone With Times-Union, Brooks Named Global Marketing Director For Chore-Time, Kerlin Bus Wins Several Dealership, Employee Awards At Annual Meeting, Kosciusko Human Resources Association Receives SHRM Award; OrthoWorx To Host Regulatory Seminar, Laser Graphx Receives Indiana Impact Award, Goodwill Career Center Lists June Events
Business Briefs 5.12.2018

Loftin Named A Top Sales Performer; Melton Joins REMAX Results Office; Marshall Named CEO At Earthway Products; Lake City Heat Treating Building New Addition
Titus Funeral Home To Display Blue Lights To Honor, Support Law Enforcement

Titus Funeral Home will display blue lights this month in honor and support of law enforcement officers.
Kauffman Medi Spa Has Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting for Kauffman Medi Spa Inc., formerly known as Vein Institute & Medi Spa, Inc. It recently completed expanding and renaming its newly renovated site at 3505 N. Ind. 15, Warsaw.
North Manchester Man Wins Promotional Award

During the 2018 PPAIExpo in Las Vegas, Brett Wynn of OriginalPromotions.com won a PPAI Gold Pyramid Award for marketing.
Zimmer Biomet Partners With Non-Profit To Improve Access To Musculoskeletal Care In Guatemala

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced this week that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Faith In Practice, a Houston-based non-profit organization that provides surgical, medical, dental and educational programs in Guatemala.
Goodwill Industries Offering Training Events Throughout May

The following professional and career development events will be held at the Goodwill Community Career Center, 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw.
Business Briefs 4.28.2018

Shockome Completes Auctioneering Courses; Christenson Tabbed CTB Product Manager; Local RE/MAX Results Offices Ranked Among Best In The Country; Indiana’s Economic Outlook Among Top 3 In Latest State Rankings; Chamber Hosts Green Talks Luncheon May 10; Bowling For Baker May 19
Barn And Breakfast Event Set For March 6

All business leaders are invited to the Barn and Business Breakfast, hosted by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau.

The event will be from 6:30-8:30 a.m. March 6 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College.

At last year’s event over 300 individuals representing leaders from a wide array of industries attended. They expressed appreciation for the opportunity to converse with other leaders about specific topics addressed at the breakfast, and they said they found the presentation by the keynote speakers relevant to their work.
Kingston Becomes Private Wealth Advisor

Jennifer S. Kingston, CFP, RICP with Ameriprise Financial has become a private wealth advisor. Kingston, with an office in Warsaw, is among the 15 percent of approximately 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status.
Penguin Point Honors ‘People Pleasers Of The Year’

David Meier, chief operating officer at Penguin Point Franchise Systems, has announced the winners of the 29th Annual People Pleaser of the Year. This award is given to the one person in each restaurant in appreciation for consistent dedication to people pleasing, for both customers and associates.

Each associate votes for the person in their restaurant whose attitude, dependability, initiative, quality of work, cooperation and customer relation skills best reflect the Penguin Point People Pleaser profile. The award includes a cash bonus, a plaque with their photo posted in the lobby and an honorary pin.
Two With Local Ties Named To ‘40 Under 40’ List

Two area business leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in northeast Indiana both on the job and in the community have been named to Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s “40 Under 40” list.
Sponseller Joins Titus Funeral Home

Mark Sponseller has joined Titus Funeral Home as an advance planning specialist.
Annexation Public Meetings Planned

The city of Warsaw is conducting six public information outreach meetings regarding a proposed annexation of the Airport Industrial Park.
Owl’s Nest Grand Opening Is Today

The Owl’s Nest event center will have an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Two New Businesses Open In Downtown Warsaw

Two businesses celebrated openings in downtown Warsaw on Friday.
Shear Elegance

The Warsaw-Kosciusko Chamber recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Shear Elegance, celebrating the opening of its new store at 402 N. First St., Pierceton.
Froggy's Frozen Yogurt

The Warsaw-Kosciusko Chamber recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Froggy’s Frozen Yogurt, celebrating the opening of its new store in the Lakeview Shopping Center, 2104 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw.
Small Biz Shipping Tips

Area businesses will soon be shipping holiday orders, and the owner of a South Bend shipping advisor franchise has some tips for them.
Farmers State Bank of Mentone Promotes Two

Farmers State Bank of Mentone announced in August that Lindy Breeden has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer and Mike Walters has been named Senior Vice President and Sales Manager of the bank.
'Millennials' in Good Position to Invest for Future

If you were born anywhere from 1982 to 2001, or within a few years of this range, you are considered a “Millennial.”
Why Are We Called 'Consumers'?

Americans were once called “Pioneers.” Our pioneering history led to the metaphor Americans can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. That’s a mental picture of our independence, ingenuity and perseverance. Who came up with the idea to call us, “American Consumers”? What mental picture does that create?
Ewert Added to Sasso Staff

Sasso Veterinary Hospital announced the addition of Shanna Ewert to the staff.
Bowen Center Announces Promotions

The Bowen Center has experienced significant growth and there have been many modifications of internal practices as well as marketplace changes over recent years.
Ahmad Promoted to Medical Director

The Bowen Center of Northeast Indiana announced the promotion of Dr. Hani Ahmad to medical director.
Luxe & Diva Holds Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting recently was held at Luxe Studio and Diva, two new businesses sharing one location in the Village At Winona at 803 E. Canal St.
Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

At Ceruti’s Summit Park in Fort Wayne, Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber announced the winners of company awards given to the top REALTORS® out of all 12 of their offices. National and International awards were also won from Coldwell Banker.
Poly-Wood Lumber Division Introduces New Product Line

SYRACUSEâ– Poly-Wood, Inc. Lumber Division, a leading provider of recycled plastic lumber for the outdoor furnishings and accessories industries, announces the introduction a line of durable and sustainable utility grade plastic lumber. Incorporating the same moisture-proof properties of its premium line; the new Poly-Wood Utility Grade will utilize maximum recycled content and incorporate features for alternative manufacturing and construction applications.