WARSAW — Silveus Insurance Group, one of the largest crop insurance agencies in the United States, and Cargill announced Tuesday, Dec. 29, that they have reached an agreement under which Cargill will sell its crop insurance agency, Cargill Crop Insurance LLC, to SIG. The transaction is expected to close in mid-January. Terms were not disclosed. …read more.

By JENNIFER ZARTMAN ROMANO Whitley County Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director WHITLEY COUNTY — A chamber ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 11 for Langeloh Family Healthcare, operated by nationally certified family nurse practitioner Paula Langeloh, FNP-C. Through her practice, Langeloh will offer innovative, high quality, comprehensive healthcare services for patients ages 13 and over …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, has announced it will present at the 34th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference at 9 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, Calif. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed here. The webcast will be archived for …read more.

WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced the addition of Mitch Goon to their company, who will work from their Warsaw office at 310 Enterprise Drive. Goon most recently served as the financial services manager at Kerlin Motor Co. in Silver Lake. Prior to that he was with Mutual Bank for seven years …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Kosciusko Leadership Academy Public Relations Director KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The world of the orthopedic business was the topic for a recent Kosciusko Leadership Academy meeting. Seth Nash, global sales, Zimmer Biomet, offered a global perspective and introspective look at the U.S. market. Nash stated the focus areas include transformative technology, demographic drivers, …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions Inc., a surgeon-driven, pure-play foot and ankle orthopedic company located in Warsaw, announced it has received 510(k) approval by the Food & Drug Administration to market its upcoming Axi+Line Proximal Bunion Correction System. “The Axi+Line Proximal Bunion Correction System represents a significant advancement in the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus …read more.

By ALEX BROWN Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business WEST LAFAYETTE — Natural gas prices are already at their lowest in two decades and may be going lower. Purdue University energy economist Wally Tyner says abundant supply is driving down prices. Tyner says the price of natural gas in December is the lowest it has been …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Tuesday, Dec. 22, Secretary of State Connie Lawson released the annual list of top investor threats. “Education and information are an investor’s best defense against investment fraud,” Lawson said. The top threats were determined by surveying members of the North American Securities Administrators Association, of which the secretary of state’s office is a …read more.

By ALEX BROWN Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business MERRILLVILLE — Northern Indiana Public Service Co. has announced Benjamin Felton has joined the company as its vice president of power delivery. In his new role, Felton will lead NIPSCO’s electric operations team. Felton will be based at the company’s Merrillville headquarters. He will be responsible for the …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Kick-off celebrations will take place Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, to honor the three regions chosen for the inaugural Regional Cities Initiative. Governor Mike Pence and leaders fromNorth Central, Northeast and Southwest Indiana will host events to mark the $126 million program designed to …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Noble County Sheriff’s Department apprehended an individual following a report of a burglary in progress at a business in Kendallville. The suspect was taken to the Noble County Jail with no bond. Formal charges are pending. Police are verifying the identity of the suspect. Noble County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana WARSAW — Cardinal Services Chief Executive Officer Jane Wear has announced the promotion of Drew Lyon to employment services director. Lyon will oversee the Career Links program. Career Links is the community employment arm of Cardinal Services, working with employers to determine their needs, …read more.

WARSAW — Following the House passing The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, many are celebrating what they will believe of huge benefit to those in the medical device industry. The act, titled PATH for short, will suspend the medical device tax and make the Research and Development Credit and Section 179 expensing …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Old National Bank held its annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Holiday Event Dec. 9. This year’s event boasted record attendance and was catered by One Ten and Noa Noa. Business representatives anticipate this time of networking but this year something new was introduced. …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling in a lawsuit filed by Indianapolis-based Monarch Beverage Company Inc. The distributor was challenging laws that keep beer wholesalers from distributing liquor. This is the second time this week state alcohol regulations have been upheld in …read more.

By JASON LENON Director of Marketing and Admissions, Warsaw Meadows WARSAW — Warsaw Meadows announced three members of their leadership team received top awards from parent company Ide Management Group at a recent gathering in Indianapolis. Winners from Warsaw Meadows were: Taylor Patton, Syracuse, named Assistant Director of Nursing of the Year; she has worked at …read more.

By SUSAN ROESNER Community Relations Manager, Lake City Place WARSAW — Lake City Place, Warsaw, announces its selection as a 2016 Best of Assisted Living Award Winner on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America. Winners of the SeniorAdvisor.com Best of 2016 Awards represent the top tier …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Community Hospital WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says it will continue to support every proposal submitted for Regional Cities funding. Vice President for Policy and Strategic Initiatives Eric Shields says the organization is working on funding contracts with Southwest, North Central and Northeast Indiana, which are to each …read more.

Katy Berger Communications Specialist, KREMC WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC Lead Lineman Phil Adams began his career as a groundsman/operator for Kosciusko REMC in 1975. “My dad really impressed upon me the importance of a good and reliable job. He worked for another utility for 40 years and now I have done the same at KREMC,” …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Regional Cities Strategic Review Committee is recommending the southwest, north central and northeast regions receive funding as part of the statewide Regional Cities Initiative. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation board of directors will meet later this afternoon to consider the committee’s report. The initiative will …read more.

WARSAW — Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Look-alike websites: When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites. Watch out for URLs that use the names of well-known brands along …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — State leaders today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, will unveil the winners of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Seven regions are competing for funding from the two-year, $84 million effort focusing on improving quality-of-life throughout the state. Inside INdiana Business will be at this afternoon’s meetings, …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced today, Monday, Dec. 14, that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2015. The cash dividend of $0.22 per share will be paid on or about Jan. 29, to stockholders of record …read more.

By MARK STAGGE Mason Health & Rehab WARSAW — Local facility, Mason Health and Rehabilitation, recently earned advanced QAPI accreditation from Providigm LLC, a developer of quality management systems for skilled nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Providigm’s QAPI Accreditation program is based on standards for excellence in continuously improving quality of care and …read more.

By MOLLY SCHAU Marketing Manager, Morris Inn, University of Notre Dame SOUTH BEND — Morris Inn is inviting guests to celebrate the holiday season with a “Name Your Own Rate” promotion. Upon checkout, pay what you think your stay was worth and 10 percent of the room rate will be donated to the United Way …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Gun violence costs the U.S. roughly $229 billion dollars each year — or $700 a person, according to a Mother Jones report. But, then there’s the emotional cost.

By Alex Brown Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved recommendations for Ivy Tech Community College. They are meant to strengthen Ivy Tech’s support services and ensure its degrees and certificates lead to employment. The recommendations are the result of a request by the Indiana General Assembly for the …read more.

By ALEX BROWN Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — Parkview Hospital’s Randallia campus in Fort Wayne is marking two milestones in its $55 million renovation project. The hospital’s new family birthing center and intensive care unit will open Friday, Dec. 11. The new family birthing center features 10 birthing suites available for new mothers. …read more.

WARSAW — It will soon be time, once again, for the 2016 Home & Outdoor Show. The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Home & Outdoor Show has a new location this year. The show will be held at the former Uniroyal/Spartech building at 3545 N. Detroit St., just south of CR 350W and North Detroit …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Michael Suhany Health Insurance, 616 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Michael Suhany is now an independent health insurance advisor. Michael Suhany Insurance provides advice about the Affordable Care Act and how it affects individuals and families. For more information, click here …read more.

By TREVOR WENDZONKA SoMa Marketing Manager ELKHART — Dawn and Pete Recchio have been champions of downtown Elkhart’s re-emergence as a place to live, work and play and they are leveraging their success in retail with a new business on South Main Street. Dwellings, 128 S. Main St., bills itself as an “eclectic home furnishings” …read more.

By ANGIE DVORAK Assistant Vice President, Public Relations, 1st Source Bank SOUTH BEND — 1st Source Bank has been awarded the Small Business Administration’s Community Lender Award for the third year in a row. The award recognizes 1st Source’s commitment to providing financial assistance to Indiana businesses. 1st Source was honored for producing the highest …read more.

WARSAW — About 100 OrthoWorx members recently convened for one and a half days to better understand the health economics landscape and to discuss the current and future talent and business needs of the orthopedic industry. The Health Economics Forum was a half-day workshop focused on economic and policy impacts on the industry.

WARSAW — Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. announces its new, updated website, www.warsaw-chem.com.  The website features a new design and layout that is easy to navigate.  Visitors can find complete information on the company’s line of Car Choice Brand car wash products, Maintenance products and Detailing products. The website also offers contact information, company and products news, …read more.

WARSAW — KGP Logistics is as a woman-owned business offering a unique combination of supply chain, distribution and integrated services to the telecommunications industry. The company’s Warsaw facilities, which have been in operation since its acquisition of EMBARQ Logistics in 2009, will open its second location in January 2016, in the former PolyOne building on SR 15 N.

By DIANA VAN LEUVEN Van Leuven Communications BREMEN — Midwest Farm and Pet announced its 2015 Purina Check-R-Board Days, a customer appreciation event. Customers can stop by Midwest Farm and Pet, 535 5B Road, Bremen, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.19, for discounts on select items throughout the store and register for a chance to …read more.

ELKHART — A hiring event for Pinnacle Transport is set for 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 9, at WorkOne, 430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart. Pinnacle Transport has openings for drivers to transport new box trucks to dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. Candidates must be at least 23 years old, have a good driving record …read more.

FORT WAYNE — When it comes to cities boasting colleges, a recent Wallet Hub study placed Fort Wayne among the top mid-sized cities in the nation. The study examined 326 cities, then ranked them according to factors like highest and lowest adjusted cost of living, highest and lowest cost of higher education and percentage of part-time …read more.

WARSAW — The KCH Health & Wellness Center hosted the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy’s Dec. 2 meeting where the students learned about orthopedics and healthcare in the county. KYLA moderator, Tony Ciriello and Jay de los Reyes, chief operating officer for Kosciusko Community Hospital welcomed the students. Brad Harris stated that he has been working …read more.

By TIFFANY PRYOR MadBrew Marketing Coordinator, Mad Anthony Brewing Company FORT WAYNE — Mad Anthony Brewing Company and Brewer’s Art Supply invite everyone to join them Wednesday, Dec. 9, as they raise a pint to area homebrewers Dan Voors and Sam Snyder on the release of their Mad Brewers Challenge winning beer, Hopocalypse Double IPA. This robust Double IPA, …read more.

By MARY HORAN Vice President, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Lake City Bank WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced it has promoted Laura A. Hartley to vice president, transaction processing manager. In this position, Hartley is responsible for managing deposit operations, item processing, lockbox and the mailroom. She has been with the bank for …read more.

By JUSTIN STEVENS Indiana State Director, Americans For Prosperity INDIANAPOLIS — Americans for Prosperity’s Indiana chapter today, Wednesday, Dec. 3, began informing citizens and lawmakers on the facts about the state gas tax in the lead up to the transportation funding debate. AFP pointed out that the state’s high gas tax is the exception to the …read more.

By ANGIE DVORAK Assistant Vice President, Public Relations, 1st Source Bank WARSAW — 1st Source Bank announced the addition of Trevor Ross as vice president and personal trust administrator in Warsaw. Ross joins the bank with more than 15 years of experience in financial planning, estate, trust and tax matters. Ross earned a Master of …read more.

By BRITTANY LYON Director, Gradway LEESBURG — Gradway recently recognized Bob and Waneta Bishop, Bishop Farms, Leesburg, who have supported at-risk Kosciusko County students for three years through donations. As a result of their continued giving, local students at risk for not graduating are able to receive coaching to guide them toward successful completion of …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, is pleased to announce an expanded safety claim from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Gel-One® Cross-linked Hyaluronate, indicating that this single-injection viscosupplement for the knee joint is safe for use in repeat treatments.   Gel-One Hyaluronate is administered in the physician …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business ELKHART — Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. is reporting fiscal first quarter net income of $50.5 million, compared to $38.9 million during the same period the previous year. The recreational vehicle maker says its 12 percent revenue increase was fueled in part by recent acquisitions. The company is …read more.

WARSAW, — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced that it will participate in the 27th annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conferenceat the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York City, N.Y., today, Tuesday, Dec. 1. Daniel Florin, chief financial officer of Zimmer Biomet, presented at 9 a.m. A webcast of the presentation …read more.

By CHRIS PLACK, Carved Marketing Manager ELKHART — Carved LLC has launched a Meta Puzzle to help those still recovering from the Holiday weekend pass the time. Here is how the puzzle works: Each puzzle will be released at the start of the hour (starting at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30). Those partaking in the …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital invites community members to an open house at the KCH Orthopedic Center from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. The KCH Orthopedic Center is located on the third floor of the hospital, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.

By MICHELLE CABRERA MLS Coordinator, Kosciusko Board of Realtors INDIANAPOLIS — At the end of Q3 2015, there were 4,757 more homes sold statewide than at the same point in time last year, an 8.4 percent increase. This is according to the monthly Indiana Real Estate Markets Report released today, Wednesday, Nov. 25, by the state’s realtors. “We …read more.

By STEPHANIE SPANGLE Communication Director, Ag Plus INDIANAPOLIS — Ag Plus recently brought home two awards from the 2015 CountryMark awards banquet. During the awards banquet, Ag Plus was recognized for the third highest percent increase in liquid fuel purchases within the CountryMark system. Ag Plus received this award for increasing purchases of premium quality …read more.

HUNTINGTON — Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc., (OTCQB: NIDB), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, is proud to announce that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the Company’s common stock. The record date will be Dec. 9, and the payment date will be Dec. 23. …read more.

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

INDIANAPOLIS – With more than 5,000 votes, the public has selected the winners of the annual Best of Indiana awards. The awards, presented by Visit Indiana, asked Hoosiers to select Indiana’s Best Local Barbecue Joint, Best Trail and Best U-Pick Experience. The winners are: Best Local Barbecue Joint: Shigs in Pit, Fort Wayne Best Trail: Brown …read more.

By CHRISTOPHER LLOYD Coles Marketing    INDIANAPOLIS — Managed Health Services recognized seven Goshen practitioners with a national award for providing quality care and clinical excellence to Hoosier children and adults enrolled in Managed Health Services’ statewide health plan. Maple City Health Care Center and its practitioners have received a 2014 Summit Award for Excellence in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today, Tuesday, Nov. 22, that Indiana has received $19,041.63 from LPL Financial LLP. The settlement is in connection with an investigation of LPL’s failure to implement an adequate supervisory system regarding its sale of non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts and its failure to enforce its written …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — More than a dozen colleges and universities in Indiana will take part in a pilot survey to gauge the experiences and outcomes of their graduates. The Gallup-Indiana Survey received support from Indianapolis-based USA Funds and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Survey factors include college completion, career placement, …read more.

ELKHART — The Gateway Mile in downtown Elkhart is noted for its galleries and museums. Now, it’s being recognized for its art served on plates. Artisan by Kurt Janowsky has received the coveted four-diamond rating by AAA. The fine dining restaurant at 505 S. Main St. is joining the exclusive list in its first year of operation, …read more.

By JENNIFER PYLE Main Street Coordinator, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation announce their participation in the sixth annual Small Business Saturday this Saturday, Nov. 28, to support independent businesses in Kosciusko County. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a day …read more.

By SARA NIX PR Director, Crabb Radermacher LLC ROCHESTER — Dennis Rigney, a custom agriculture operator with Crop Production Services, Rochester, has been named one of four finalists to be honored as 2015 Operator of the Year. Conducted by AGCO Application Equipment, the annual program recognizes the top professional applicators throughout North America based on their skills, dedication, customer service and community involvement. “Dennis is …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced it will participate in the 27th annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York Tuesday, Dec. 1. Daniel Florin, chief financial officer of Zimmer Biomet, will present at 9 a.m. Eastern time. A live webcast …read more.

INDIANA — At 4.4 percent, the Hoosier unemployment rate is at its lowest level since August of 2001.

WorkOne, a business located in northern Indiana dedicated to connecting employers with potential workers, has compiled national data to formulate the following statistics:

By JOY J. JOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Lutheran Health Network, KCH Kirk Ray, CEO at Kosciusko Community Hospital, welcomed Nappanee city officials prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new MedStat Nappanee location, 1001 N. Main St., Suite One, Nappanee. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7p.m. Monday through Friday 8 …read more.

NAPPANEE — MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health recently opened a new office located at 1001 N. Main St., Nappanee, and marked the event with a ribbon cutting and open house. The open house featured a tour of the facility, food, music, freshly popped kettle corn and hot cider. Children’s prizes were awarded to those …read more.

WARSAW — With Black Friday only one week away, area residents are gearing up for some major holiday shopping. However, before they camp out Thanksgiving night or rush the doors early Friday morning, it may help consumers to consider exactly what it is they plan to buy and whether or not it is really worth what they are …read more.

By JOSEPH KYZER Americans for Prosperity-IN INDIANAPOLIS — Earlier this week, Americans for Prosperity-IN applauded state lawmakers for the policies that earned the state eighth place for its business tax climate in the Tax Foundation’s report and urged them to remain committed to promoting economic freedom in the Hoosier state. AFP specifically called attention to prioritizing spending without raising taxes to meet infrastructure …read more.

By MOLLY LYNCH Lynch Communications Group LLC WARSAW — Blue Sky Family Farms, presented by Egg Innovations, is now available in Natural Grocers stores in the Midwest, Southwest and Northwest regions. “As we continue our expansion throughout the United States, we’re ecstatic to enter Natural Grocers as we share the same passion for sustainability and ethically-sourced …read more.

By MARK SKIBOWSKI Broker/Owner, Re/Max Lakes Realtors NORTH WEBSTER — Re/Max Integra co-founder and executives gathered with more than 100 broker/owners and managers from its Midwest region in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Nov. 9, for a two-day conference. The conference featured topics that focused on taking your business to the next level from various speakers including Peter Mueller from Strategic Peak Performance …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced Bill and Christy Cuban as one of the recipients of a 2015 Façade Grant in downtown Warsaw on Nov. 17. The Cubans are the owners of 206 S. Buffalo St., that which the Jerky Shop leases. Improvements included an entirely new painted façade.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Springleaf Holdings Inc., Evansville, has completed its previously announced $4.5 billion acquisition of Baltimore-based OneMain Financial Holdings LLC. The company will operate under the OneMain brand and be headquartered in Connecticut. Springleaf Chief Executive Officer Jay Levine will lead the combined operation, which plans to keep a significant …read more.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, KREMC WARSAW — The color pink doesn’t necessarily come to mind when you think of Kosciusko REMC linemen, but when they took a vote to see who would support wearing pink hard hats for the month of October, it was unanimous. KREMC employees teamed up to raise just over $800 for …read more.

By DIANA VAN LEUVEN Van Leuven Communications NORTH MANCHESTER — Allen Feeds is announcing its 2015 Purina Check-R-Board Days, a customer appreciation event. Stop by Allen Feeds, 607 W. Main St., North Manchester, Friday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 4, for special savings on select items throughout the store. Receive a free Weaver show stick when purchasing 40 bags …read more.

ELKHART — A more than 100 year-old manufacturer in Elkhart is rising along with the reinvigorated recreational vehicle industry.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is accepting award nominations to be presented at its annual awards dinner. This year’s event will be held Jan. 28. Nominations are being south for Man and Woman of the Year, Employer of the Year, Government Excellence, Dimensions of Excellence in four categories and Young Adult Professional. …read more.

By MONICA BRAUN Center for Rural Affairs LYONS, NEB. — A National Women’s Business Council analysis of U.S. Census data from the 2012 Survey of Business Owners shows significant growth since 2007. As of 2012, there are 9.9 million women-owned businesses — a 27.5 percent rise. The analysis also showed that women-owned businesses generated 1.6 …read more.

By JOY J. LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Lutheran Health Network KCH NAPPANEE — MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health invites community members to a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the new MedStat, Nappanee location, 1001 N. Main St., followed by an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The open house will feature a tour of …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College WINONA LAKE — Grace College School of Business and the Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development will partner to present the fourth annual Executive Forum, “Harnessing the Power of Innovation,” from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Doors …read more.

By SHANE FROST TaigMarks Advertising and Public Relations ELKHART — Two consecutive years of controlled 20-plus percent growth and a trend in expansion opportunities are causing realignment among Days Corporation’s top tier executives. Working with more than 200 local, national and international businesses, Days is also seeking new hires and forecasts continuous job creation among …read more.

KANSAS CITY, MO — Kip Tom of Tom Farms and candidate for U.S. Congress was selected along with Ambassador Kenneth Quinn of the World Food Prize to receive the Agriculture Future of America Leader in Agriculture Award. The award was presented Friday, Nov. 6.

WARSAW — Downtown Warsaw is getting ready for the holidays as popup shops make their appearances. Two local popup shops officially opened Friday, Nov. 6, at 110 Center St. in downtown Warsaw. Elysian Co. carries fashionable apparel, jewelry and decor. Just a few steps down the hall, Beyond the Barn offers rustic country decor, as well as …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne-area business leader and sports legend Tom Kelly, president of Kelley Automotive Group, has made a record-breaking donation to the Burn Council of Northern Indiana. His $100,000 contribution was announced at the St. Joseph Regional Burn Center, Fort Wayne, where Kelley recently spent eight days battling a rare, life-threatening condition, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.  …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Nearly two dozen colleges and universities based in Indiana have been named “military friendly” by a national research organization. Victory Media Inc. bases the classification off of survey data on more than 10,000 schools throughout the country. The categories with the most “weight” are …read more.

By TERESA WRIGHT Marketing Coordinator, MutualBank WARSAW — MutualBank announces the promotion of Kim Wrenn to financial center manager. Wrenn joined the MutualBank team more than 16 years ago and was promoted multiple times from her initial role as part-time teller. In her new role as manager, Wrenn will assist in the growth of the financial center and development of …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Kim K. Vermillion to office manager of its Argos office. Vermillion supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and handles small business loans. She has more than 10 …read more.

By MATT BAIR Director of Marketing and Communications, Indiana Tech FORT WAYNE — The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education has approved accreditation of Indiana Tech’s associate degree program in health information technology. Currently, 311 students are pursuing this degree. CAHIIM is a Chicago-based organization that accredits higher education programs in health …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 1,500 business, academic and community leaders Wednesday for its annual awards dinner. Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health Chief Executive Officer Mike Packnett won business leader of the year and State Senator Brandt Hershman was named government leader of the year. …read more.

By DAN MCGOAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of Hoosiers in 27 counties who were affected by severe storms and flooding in June and July are beginning to receive checks from the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says, in total, more than $300,000 will be paid out …read more.

By BRIAN ZINK Purdue University News Service CAMBRIDGE — The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, the formation of The Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education. Through the next three years, this initiative will examine learning options available to high school graduates. It will study how well the existing system serves today’s students and …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation is excited to announce the opening of two businesses through the Downtown Holiday Pop-up Shops program. The program focuses on bringing more shopping opportunities to downtown Warsaw during the holiday season by utilizing vacant downtown buildings to allow start-up businesses to sell their products in temporary shops.

ELKHART — Shoe Carnival is opening a new store in Elkhart just in time for holiday shopping and brings a more exciting way to shop with them. Customers will enjoy a unique shopping experience with an open floor plan, catchy music and friendly associates, coupled with great value on name brand shoes and accessories.  The …read more.

By JONI TRUEX BAKFC Executive Officer  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Vice President David Johnson CGB, welcomed Matt Sandy, Assistant Planner, Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission and Michael Bezruki, National Association Home Builders Area C Regional Representative, to the builders association’s general membership meeting.  Bezruki explained the many benefits, programs and educational opportunities offered through the National Association of Home …read more.

SYRACUSE — Richard Owen was recognized at the 2015 National Funeral Directors Convention in Indianapolis Thursday, Oct. 19, for becoming a certified crematory operator. He completed the course in Nashville, Tenn., last year and was recognized at this year’s convention for the accomplishment by National Funeral Directors Association President Robert C. Moore. Owen and his wife, Kimberly, …read more.

By JOSHUA TAUSTEIN Director, Dresner Corporate Services NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos announced that W Club members can win $100,000 in prizes and cash Sunday, Dec. 6. Additionally, W Club members can win $30,000 in gas cards and cash Sunday, Nov. 29. W Club Members can earn entries into these promotions …read more.

INDIANA — Almost $2 billion in investments by companies to overhaul production facilities or expand corporate footprints is a tend economic experts are saying puts Indiana at the forefront of states with manufacturing-heavy economies. Indiana leads the nation in manufacturing employment with almost 17 percent of the state workforce being employed by manufacturers. Over 30 …read more.

By JENNIFER PYLE Main Street Coordinator, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting at The Cave on the Square, 108 N. Buffalo Street, downtown Warsaw. Paula Bowman purchased the existing Himalayan Salt Creations business and coupled the two entities in the Latte Lounge …read more.

By LAURA CAMPBELL KHRA WARSAW — Kosciusko Human Resources Association, an affiliate of SHRM, will host its annual member appreciation fall training featuring Mitzi Martin of Faegre Baker Daniels. This will be Martin’s farewell training for KHRA, as she is retiring at the end of the year. Martin is known as a dynamic presenter who …read more.

ELKHART — Patrick Industries Inc., a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, reported its financial results for the nine months ended Sept. 27. Net sales for the first nine months of 2015 increased $125.6 million or 23 percent to $671.7 million from $546.1 million in the …read more.

ELKHART — Patrick Industries Inc., a major manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, reported its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27. Net sales for the third quarter of 2015 increased $26.7 million or 14 percent, to $214.8 million from $188.1 million in …read more.

By BRITTNEY ISLEY Administrative ASsistant, ASPIN Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana Inc. announced Trava Buono will serve as a new navigator and community health worker covering Kosciusko, Marshall and Fulton counties. Buono, who has been with the program since year one, lives in Kosciusko County but has ties to other counties. Buono has been …read more.