WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced the commercial launch of the Persona Medial Congruent Bearing and OsseoTi Tibial Sleeves for the Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System. These enhancements to Zimmer Biomet’s knee portfolio represent the expansion of two of the company’s flagship knee systems and combine anatomically inspired designs …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, is pleased to announce that the company has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the compatibility of the Nexel Total Elbow System with the Comprehensive Segmental Revision System. This 510(k) clearance marks the first submission by the Company to …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The grand opening celebration at Interra Credit Union’s new Etna Green office will be held Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12.

WARSAW — Tri-County Ambulance Service announced today that the company would soon expand in the Warsaw area. A second paramedic ambulance will be staffed from the Warsaw station beginning in early April.

INDIANAPOLIS— (March 2, 2016) WGU Indiana, the state’s online university, has signed an agreement with Beacon Credit Union to provide tuition discounts to its employees. Under terms of the new agreement, Beacon Credit Union employees will receive a five-percent tuition discount at WGU Indiana for up to four six-month terms. The discount applies to both …read more.

By KIM HARVEY Director Of Marketing, SYM Financial Advisors WINONA LAKE — Registered Investment Advisory firm SYM Financial Advisors announced the promotion of Andy Popenfoose to chief investment officer. The announcement was made by Rod Coleman, SYM Financial president. “Andy joined SYM with a great deal of industry experience,” said Coleman. “The research he conducts …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced the commercial launch of three new hip portfolio offerings, innovatively designed to address a broad range of clinical indications, patient anatomy and surgical techniques. These enhancements to three successful Zimmer Biomet Hip systems combine clinical heritage with new advances in implant design …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced it has completed the acquisition of Colorado-based Ortho Transmission LLC. The acquisition includes Ortho Transmission’s transcutaneous osseous integrated skeletal implant technology, which complements Zimmer Biomet’s ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of a transcutaneous system for anchoring external …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANA — Four Indiana hospitals are on a list of the 100 top hospitals in the U.S. Michigan-based Truven Health Analytics Inc. uses 11 measures, including inpatient outcomes, financial health and patient health. Others include process of care, extended outcomes, process efficiency and cost efficiency. Performance of Indiana …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business SOUTH BEND — Visit South Bend Mishawaka has awarded more than $100,000 in grants to fund tourism and marketing efforts. The money will support 25 programs and events aimed at bringing visitors and tourism dollars to St. Joseph County. The organization says it received more than …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Huntington Hospital were recently named two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-based Poly-Wood LLC will cut the ribbon next week on a new $23 million manufacturing and warehouse facility.

BY DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter INDIANAPOLIS — The House Ways and Means Committee has approved an amendment designed to roll the Regional Cities Initiative bill into the massive transportation funding proposal. It would provide an additional $42 million from a recently-completed tax amnesty program and now heads to the full House as part of what’s considered …read more.

SYRACUSE — Northern Lakes Insurance Inc., has earned the distinction of “Preferred Agency Partner” from the Western Reserve Group Insurance Company. Northern Lakes Insurance Inc., an independent insurance agency has represented Western Reserve Group, a property/casualty insurance company of Wooster, Ohio since March 2002. The designation of “Preferred Agency Partner” is awarded to those agencies …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced it will participate in the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference at the Loews Miami Beach hotel, Miami Beach, Fla. Wednesday, March 16. Zimmer Biomet will present at 9 a.m., Eastern time. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed here. The webcast will be archived for replay at the same …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based NICO Corp. says it is planning to double its work force. The neurosurgery medical device recently completed a $15 million round of funding and says it will add about 40 jobs over the next five years. Earlier this week, NICO announced it had wrapped …read more.

KOKOMO — Veteran high school educator Lisa Paxton has been named chair of the agriculture program at Ivy Tech Community College’s Kokomo Region. Paxton served as an agricultural science and business teacher and FFA adviser at Tippecanoe Valley High School for 30 years. For six years, she has taught dual credit classes there, offering undergraduate, …read more.

WARSAW — A crowd gathered Thursday, Feb. 25, at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe and Coffee Bar to learn about the latest trends in agriculture in relation to the current economic status. The seminar, titled, “Positioning Your Business for the Economic Reset,” featured guest speaker Dr. David M. Kohl, professor emeritus, agricultural and applied economics, Virginia …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced that it will be participating in the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference at the Loews Miami Beach hotel in Miami Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, March 16. Zimmer Biomet will present at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation can be …read more.

WARSAW — A healthy chicken is a happy chicken and happy chickens lay better quality eggs, according to John Brunnquell, founder and president of Egg Innovations and the Blue Sky Family Farms brand. Egg Innovations has locations at West CR 100N, Warsaw and an organic feed mill at 578 N. Jefferson St., Cromwell, which is the …read more.

By MARY HORAN Vice President, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank will host an agribusiness seminar from noon to 4 p.m. today,  Thursday, Feb. 25, at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café, Warsaw. The seminar will feature David Kohl, Ph.D., a nationally known speaker on global and economic trends …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced Wednesday, Feb. 24, its board of directors has approved payment of a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders for the first quarter, 2016. The new payment represents an increase of 9.1 percent over the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2015. Additionally, Zimmer Biomet’s …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business WARSAW — A medical device company with offices in Louisiana and California is planning to open an office in Kosciusko County. Owl Manor Medical LLC says it will create more than 30 jobs in downtown Warsaw by 2019. Owl Manor says it will invest more than $800,000 into …read more.

WARSAW — Glenn Tess didn’t have any idea when he entered Clearwater Car Wash, Husky Trail, that it was his lucky day. But it was also a lucky day for the employees. Tess was the 10,000 wash of the business today, Tuesday, Feb. 23. He was honored with two candy bars, balloons and one-month of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at a second location for Jerky Shop located at 114 North Main St., North Webster.

By MARY HORAN Vice President, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank presented the 2016 President and CEO Commitment Award at its quarterly Officer Meeting to Vice President Lecia A. Nunez-Derrossett and Assistant Manager Denise M. Ramsay. “This award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Barger has accepted the position of Kosciusko REMC Communications Specialist

[weaver_youtube LgIngimrdNQ rel=0]   WARSAW — A steady stream of guests filed through the doors of the new Parkview Warsaw at its open house Saturday afternoon, Feb. 20. “There’s been a tremendous crowd,” said Scott Gabriel, president of Parkview Warsaw and Whitley complexes. “We’re quite excited on the responses for far. People have been blown …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Northern Indiana Public Service Company electric customers will see a lower rate increase than originally proposed in the company’s pending rate case under terms of a collaborative agreement reached by NIPSCO, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, NIPSCO’s industrial customers, the Indiana Municipal Utility Group and the United Steelworkers, with no opposition …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company announced Friday, Feb. 19, the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned separation of DowDupont into three independent, publicly traded companies. The corporate headquarters will be located in Wilmington, Del., and will include the office of the CEO …read more.

WARSAW — Scott Shipley, DDS opened a new practice – Shipley Dental Innovations on February 8th at a convenient location on the corner of Center/Lincoln Streets. 1904 E. Center Street in Warsaw.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank continued its expansion in the Indianapolis market with the opening of its fourth office in the market at 96th Street and Michigan Road.

WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Linda Riley was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of January.

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Director of Marketing, SYM Financial Advisors

WARSAW — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Slocum to Financial Advisor.

WARSAW — Katy Berger has accepted the position of Kosciusko REMC energy advisor.

WARSAW — Though plans are still underway for the Indiana Bicentennial celebration, both on the state and county level, area residents can experience a fun “sign” of things to come. Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial celebration aims to honor our state’s 200 years of history, and to do so in a modern way that engages all 6.5 …read more.

WARSAW — 1st Source Bank has donated $25,000 to Beaman Home for the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center that will be used to serve families affected by domestic violence.

By MOLLY LYNCH Lynch Communications Group, LLC WARSAW — The U.S. Agricultural Department recently reported approximately 8.6 percent of the country’s egg-laying hens, or 23.6 million birds, were cage-free as of September, 2015, up from 15 million birds four years ago and 9.1 million eight years earlier. While large restaurant and food chains and consumer …read more.

By KYLIE VELETA Special Projects Reporter, Inside Indiana Business WARSAW — Two executives from DePuy Synthes Companies are joining the board of directors of OrthoWorx, the state’s orthopedic initiative. Vice President of Worldwide Clinical Research Paul Voorhorst and Plant Manager Ray Gonzalez are replacing a board member who is stepping down. Voorhorst and Gonzalez have been involved …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for the Unite3D Bridge Fixation System, a 3D-printed technology designed to offer stability in foot and ankle arthrodesis surgery. Featuring Zimmer Biomet’s proprietary OsseoTi porous metal technology, which mimics the architecture of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Main Channel Marina, Wawasee and Syracuse Lake’s largest full-service marina, was recently invited to Savanna, Ga., to receive Malibu Boats’ top award for dealer of the year. “There are thousands of boat dealers in the United States and Canada and only the truly elite are recognized as being the most knowledgeable and successful …read more.

By ALEX BROWN Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — A more than $125,000 grant from The Lutheran Foundation will support faith-based, outpatient therapy services for those with mental health needs at Parkview Behavioral Health. The grant will help with personnel costs for programs in Noble and Allen counties. Parkview says its faith-based, intensive …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at a second location for Jimmy John’s, located at 2301 E. Center St., Warsaw. Jimmy John’s is a counter-serve chain specializing in sub and club sandwiches as well as signature potato chips. Both locations have drive thru service. This second location opened on Tuesday, …read more.

By ALEX BROWN Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business BOURBON — Bourbon-based Harmony Press is expanding its downtown operations, thanks to a 10-year tax abatement approved by the town council Tuesday, Feb. 9. The company will invest $1.75 million into the expansion. Harmony says the investment includes $1.5 million for the purchase and setup of new …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins announced today the appointment of the new Nappanee Police Chief. Officer Steve Rulli, a 13-year veteran of the Nappanee Police Department, will now serve as police chief for the town. Rulli works currently as a school resource officer at Wa-Nee schools, as the head training instructor for NPD and …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — NIPSCO announced Tuesday, Feb. 9, a lineup of newly available and popular energy efficiency programs to help customers save energy and manage their bills. “Customers want the ability to save energy and money each month, and these programs make it easy to do that,” said Violet Sistovaris, NIPSCO executive vice president. “We encourage …read more.

By JENNIFER BARGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — Curt Barkey has accepted the position of Kosciusko REMC manager of information technology. KREMC hired Barkey eight years ago as a GIS analyst. He was promoted to IT supervisor five years later. After only two years in his supervising position, Barkey’s skill and his knowledge of …read more.

HUNTINGTON — Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc., parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, announced Friday, Feb. 5, record annual earnings for the full year 2015 of $3.8 million ($3.19 per diluted common share). This is an increase of $701,000 or 22.4 percent compared to net income of $3.1 million ($2.59 per diluted common share) for …read more.

MENTONE — Horizon Bancorp and Kosciusko Financial Inc. announced Friday, Feb. 5, they have executed a definitive agreement whereby Horizon will acquire Kosciusko and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Farmers State Bank, an Indiana state chartered bank, through a stock and cash merger.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering of 11,027,558 shares of its common stock by certain of its stockholders, consisting of affiliates of Blackstone and Goldman Sachs. The shares are being sold to the public at an initial price of $96.45 per share. The selling stockholders will …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced certain of its stockholders, consisting of affiliates of Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 11,027,558 shares of the common stock of Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. The selling stockholders will receive all of the proceeds of the offering. Neither Zimmer Biomet …read more.

WARSAW — Business and community leaders are invited to join the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau for a hot breakfast and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker will be Victor Smith, Indiana’s secretary of commerce. Breakfast begins at 6:39 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, followed by the program from 7-8:30 a.m. at Grace College’s Manahan …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle implant company located in “The Orthopedic Capital of the World” Warsaw, has been awarded, “2016 Entrepreneurial Firm of the Year” by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. CEO and chairman of the board Nick Deeter and president Rod Mayer accepted the award. Nextremity Solutions was founded …read more.

INDIANA — A recent study has placed Indiana at number 15 for dependence on the firearms industry. WalletHub recently looked at how each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia rank in terms of dependence on the firearms industry. The study looked at a number of factors falling under three categories: the firearms …read more.

MISHAWAKA — MutualBank recently promoted James Martindale to vice president, senior commercial banker, manager. MutualBank added Martindale to the St. Joseph County commercial banking division in 2012. To benefit the team’s strength, Martindale brought more than 20 years of real-world, business experience and spent the last 10 years in the banking industry as a commercial lender. …read more.

MILFORD — CTB Inc. announced today, Monday, Feb. 1, the purchase of Holding Hamon Développement, a designer and manufacturer of buildings for poultry keeping, processing plants and industry and parent company of Serupa SAS and Mafrel SAS. The company has its headquarters in Merdrignac, France, west of Rennes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …read more.

Microsoft Word Workshop Series 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Learn the basics of text layout, formatting, common tasks and working with templates.  All skill levels and ages are welcome – from beginners to those just needing to brush up …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Saemann Foundation board member Bob List visited Cardinal Services recently to learn more about the foundation’s grant made to Cardinal’s KABS program. Cardinal’s Randy Hall and Rob Cunningham of KABS showed List the new bus, pointing out special features and explaining KABS ongoing need for new buses. Kosciusko Area Bus Service has …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2015. The company reported fourth-quarter net sales of $1.93 billion, an increase of 58.1 percent over the prior year period on a reported basis and an increase of 0.5 percent on an adjusted pro forma, constant …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthem Inc. announced Wednesday, Jan. 27, that fourth-quarter 2015 net income was $180.9 million or $0.68 per share. These results included net negative adjustment items of $0.46 per share. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $506.7 million or $1.80 per share, which included net negative adjustment items of $0.06 per share. Excluding …read more.

WARSAW — Three Kosciusko Community Hospital staff members and one physician were recently recognized for contributions made in 2015. Peers voted for the clinical and non-clinical employees of the year, employee of the year and physician of the year. Clinical manager of the year was awarded to Peter Chinworth, manager of hospitalists and patient experience. …read more.

By Alex Brown Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business  FORT WAYNE — The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has selected the Parkview Research Center in Fort Wayne for a research grant related to mental health. The research will focus on using telehealth to address mental health needs of adolescents and young adults. Parkview describes telehealth as the …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — A realty organization with a presence in northeast Indiana has released a monthly housing market report. The Upstate Alliance of Realtors Multiple Listing Service Inc. says inventory levels dipped almost 18 percent in December, compared to the same period in 2014. Inventory levels are now …read more.

WARSAW — David Meier, chief operating officer, Penguin Point Franchise Systems, has announced the winners of the 27th annual People Pleasers of the Year. The award is given to the one person in each location in appreciation for consistent dedication to people pleasing for both customers and associates. Each associate in the restaurants cast a …read more.

By DAVE TEMPLE Nextremity Solutions WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle orthopedic implant company located in “the orthopedic capital of the world,” Warsaw, has finalized a strategic alliance with BESPA. BESPA is a pioneer in partnering industry with medical professionals to provide solutions that improve patient outcomes. “Nextremity Solutions Inc. will …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, reported Monday, Jan. 25, record high net income of $46.4 million for 2015, versus $43.8 million for 2014, an increase of 6 percent. Diluted net income per common share increased 5 percent to $2.75 for 2015, versus $2.61 for 2014. This per share performance also …read more.

By KIM HARVEY Director of Marketing, SYM Financial Advisors WINONA LAKE — SYM Financial Advisors announced the recipient of SYM’s 2015 Client First Service Award. Each year, the Client First Service Award recognizes a single member of SYM’s team for exemplifying the core values driving the success of the organization: serving clients uncommonly well and …read more.

By JONI TRUEX KLA Public Information Director WARSAW — KLA Cadets were welcomed to Syracuse by Henry DeJulia, town manager, to learn about Economics in Kosciusko County. Tony Cirillo also welcomed the cadets and spoke about the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy, which he has moderated since its inception. Joni Truex, executive officer, Builders Association Kosciusko …read more.

By MICHELLE CABRERA MLS Coordinator, Kosciusko Board of Realtors WARSAW — Kim Clark, Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber, officially took over as the Kosciusko Board of Realtors Association President Wednesday, Jan. 20. Clark was inducted and received the gavel from exiting 2015 President and Realtor of the Year, Marcia Anderson, also of Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly …read more.

MILFORD — Jeff O’Brien has been named vice president and treasurer for CTB Inc., according to Randy Eveler, vicepresident and chief financial officer for the global agribusiness. In his new role, O’Brien will be responsible for treasury, tax and benefit plan administration. He will also work closely with CTB’s business units to provide strategic treasury …read more.

Ted Denton is Rochester’s new mayor, its chief executive, its municipal head honcho. But you can call him “Ted.” In fact, he insists on it. “It’s just Ted, not Mr. Mayor,” said the 64-year old Rochester native. “Nothing has changed except that I have a new assignment.” Elected in November to his first term at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Outpacing last year for the 11th straight month, November’s average real estate sale price rose 6.7 percent statewide to $158,175—the largest jump since March 2015. “We’re approaching the end of a year when home prices hit pre-recession levels in many markets across the state,” Brownsburg’s Bruce Bright, 2015 president of the Indiana Association …read more.

By JONI TRUEX KLA Public Information Director KOSCIUSKO — KLA Cadets were welcomed to Syracuse by Henry DeJulia, town manager, to learn about economics in Kosciusko County. Tony Ciriello also welcomed the cadets and spoke about the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy, which he has moderated since inception. Joni Truex, executive officer, Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton …read more.

MILFORD — Jeff O’Brien has been named vice president and treasurer for CTB, Inc., according to Randy Eveler, vice president and chief financial officer for the global agribusiness. In his new role, O’Brien will be responsible for treasury, tax and benefit plan administration.  He will also work closely with CTB’s business units to provide strategic …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana warns local businesses to beware a scam from a Texas-based company calling itself Universal Adcom. Other names call representatives have used include Premier Impressions, Hometown Productions, Premier Map, D&L Map Service, Fanfare Sport Marketing and Scoreboard Productions. Besides Arlington, Texas, these business names have also come …read more.

By TINA NOEL AT&T Indiana Public Affairs  INDIANAPOLIS — In four years, AT&T employees provided students with 1 million hours of mentoring in Indiana and across the globe. Employee mentors participate in AT&T’s Aspire Mentoring Academy, which was launched in fall, 2012, with the objective of providing 1 million hours of mentoring to students by …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings will announce its fourth-quarter financial results via live webcast at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Those who wish can register here to view the webcast.

By KIM HARVEY Director of Marketing, SYM Financial Advisors WINONA LAKE — SYM Financial Advisors announced the recipient of the 2016 President’s Award Wednesday, Jan. 20. SYM’s board of directors presents this award annually to the company’s “most valuable player.” “In recognition of his actions, attitude, performance and impact, I’m pleased to congratulate Rick Harrison as the recipient …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting for Havrilla & Nolin LLC, 119 E. Center St., downtown Warsaw, Tuesday, Jan. 19. Havrilla & Nolin LLC is an innovative, modern boutique law firm that provides clients with efficient, effective, affordable legal representation. The attorneys of Havrilla & Nolin LLC have more than 25 years …read more.

MILFORD — Rich Schlipf, Travis Zook and Michael Beam, Schlipf Precision Ag, recently received the Northern Indiana and Michigan Award for the dealership’s outstanding performance in 2015 at a recent national conference in Indianapolis. “We are proud to have Schlipf Precision Ag as a leading member of Precision Planting’s Premier dealer network,” Justin Kauffman, head of North …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter FORT WAYNE — The executive director of airports at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority says passenger travel at Fort Wayne International Airport in 2015 finished just shy of a record. Scott Hinderman says several factors, including an improving local economy, additional routes and a higher frequency of large planes at …read more.

By ANGIE DVORAK Assistant Vice President, Public Relations, 1st Source Bank WARSAW — 1st Source Bank announced the promotion of Doug Baumgardner to Warsaw City President. In this role, he will lead the bank’s efforts in Kosciusko County with a specific focus on growing and managing the bank’s business relationships. Baumgardner replaces Dennis Hively, who …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Animal Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Katie Van Dyke. Van Dyke is a Muncie native and 2012 graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband Scott traded cornfields for Lake Country shortly after graduation, and have enjoyed the many community and outdoor activities …read more.

By MARY HORAN Vice President and Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Miranda R. Jordon to commercial loan operations officer. Jordon oversees the commercial loan operations documentation team, including monitoring the processes and procedures associated with the accuracy of commercial loans. Lake City …read more.

By KIM MURPHY Director of Communications, Ruoff Home Mortgage WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Kevin Eames was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for December, 2015. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 sales and earnings conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. The live audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet’s investor relations website. It will be archived for replay following the conference call. Individuals in the U.S. …read more.

By BILL MARTIN Director of Marketing, Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company  MIDDLEBURY — Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company was awarded the RV Business 2016 Top RV Debut award for the Momentum 376TH Toy Hauler. Out of the countless brands and models in the market, the editors of RV Business selected the new Momentum 376TH as …read more.

WARSAW — Joni Truex, who has served as executive officer for the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties for the past 11 years has submitted her notice of resignation. Her last day in the office will be Feb. 5. “After prayerful consideration, I have decided it’s time to make a change and leave this great organization. …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Bowen Center’s Allen County facility in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Jan. 12, marked the official opening of a full-service, onsite pharmacy within the outpatient office, the first such service at the Bowen Center. The pharmacy, one of hundreds owned by national pharmacy firm Genoa, began operations in …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Evansville-based Old National Bancorp is expanding into Wisconsin with the acquisition of the third-largest bank headquartered in that state. Old National says the approximately $460 million transaction for Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. is the largest deal in its history. Old National Chief Executive Officer Bob Jones says …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana nearly made the top half in a study by Wallet Hub that examined the 50 states to see where they stand today as far as racial progress. The study comes as the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day draws near. It specifically focuses on the African American and Caucasian communities and attempts to …read more.

By JERI PURDY bon évé Events WINONA LAKE — The be Wed Bridal Expo, presented by bon évé Events, is set for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, Grace College, Winona Lake. Brides will have the chance to win more than 50 door prizes and two grand prizes and receive a vendor …read more.

By BETH STRAUTZ, Stop Foodborne Illness CHICAGO — For a restaurant chain that started the same year as the 1993 Jack in the Box E.coli outbreak, Chipotle Mexican Grill should have learned a lesson or two about being more proactive in the prevention of foodborne illnesses. The chain, with over 1,900 stores in North America …read more.

SHOPKO — Shopko and Eagle Graphics, an apparel and promotional product decorator, first announced their partnership in March, 2012, with Eagle Graphics serving as the exclusive manufacturer of high school sprit wear to Shopko Hometown stores. The partnership included a commitment to donate a percentage of the royalties from the sale of the logoed apparel …read more.

WARSAW — MutualBank announce the promotion of Robyn Palmer, previously client relationship manager of Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties, to vice president, commercial banking. Palmer has been with MutualBank more than 13 years and, in his new role, his priority is to find and implement banking solutions, tailored to the needs of Kosciusko County commercial clients. He commits to developing and …read more.

By JANELLE DEATSMAN Maple Leaf Farms Inc. LEESBURG — Maple Leaf Farms made the final of five, $10,000 pledged donations to the Leesburg Lions Club to benefit the Leesburg Summer Recreational League. The Leesburg Lions Club leases the company’s recreational fields each year on behalf of the LSRL. In addition to this, the Lions Club …read more.

By LAUREN SCHREGARDUS Director of Client Services, BAR Communications INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Competes, a coalition of more than 350 Indiana businesses and business-related organizations, delivered a letter today, Tuesday, Jan. 5, to all 150 members of the Indiana General Assembly calling for lawmakers to amend the state’s civil rights code to prohibit discrimination of any …read more.

By SUSAN ROESNER, MSOL Community Relations Manager, Lake City Place WARSAW — Lake City Place Senior Living has received a deficiency-free survey from the Indiana State Department of Health. The 39-unit assisted living community received this rare distinction following an impromptu, annual review, indicating that the facility provides the highest level of care. Inspectors evaluate things …read more.

WARSAW — Reed Earhart Lennox & Barrett, LLC, a Warsaw-based law firm, has announced the addition of Matthew J. Buehler as an associate attorney. Buehler earned his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School in May 2013, and has practiced law in Kosciusko County since being admitted to the Indiana Bar in October 2013. Buehler …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “2015 was a fantastic year,” said George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. “It’s certainly the best in the five years I’ve been here.”