By SANDY ANGEL TL Jackson Construction SYRACUSE — TL Jackson Construction, Syracuse, announced the addition of Brad Przemielewski as its new project manager. Przemielewski brings more than 25 years of construction experience. He owned Allied Exteriors for 13 years but has been involved in various aspects of the building business since his teens.Przemielewski believes communication is the …read more.

By KENT POLITSCH USDA Farm Service Agency KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday, Oct. 30, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with 21 states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership to nearly double the number of fueling pumps nationwide that supply renewable fuels to American motorists. In May, USDA announced the availability …read more.

By DAVE TEMPLE Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle company located in Warsaw, recently signed an exclusive agreement with California-based biotechnology company, Molecular Matrix Inc. The agreement will give Nextremity Solutions worldwide exclusive rights for use of Molecular Matrix’s GroCell-3D technology, as well as any new …read more.

WARSAW — Blue Sky Family Farms, presented by Egg Innovations, the nation’s largest producer of 100 percent free range and pasture raised eggs, announced the arrival of Blue Sky Family Farms eggs to the Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Division. The three new offerings of Blue Sky Family Farms’ free range, non-GMO brown, organic and pasture …read more.

By Molly Lynch Lynch Communications Group LLC WARSAW — Blue Sky Family Farms, presented by Egg Innovations, the nation’s largest producer of 100 percent free-range and pasture-raised eggs, announced the arrival of Blue Sky Family Farms eggs to the Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic Division. The three new offerings of Blue Sky Family Farms’ free-range, non-GMO, brown, organic …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Flying Club would like to introduce and congratulate our newest pilot, Jared Haughee, on earning his private pilot’s license. Jared joined us at WFC in January of 2015, after starting his pilot training in 2013. However, Jared’s love of aviation started long before he began his lessons in flight training.

HUNTINGTON — The board of directors of Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc., the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, announced the corporation has increased the cash dividend paid to shareholders for the 21st year in row. The cash dividend of $0.21 per common share represents a 5 percent. The book value of NIDB’s stock was $26.94 per …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. reported Thursday, Oct. 29, financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30. The Company reported third-quarter net sales of $1.76 billion, an increase of 59.3 percent, as reported. The increase in the quarter was 0.7 percent on an adjusted pro forma, constant currency basis over the same prior year period. Reported diluted earnings per share …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business COLUMBIA CITY — A federal grant will help launch a study that could provide a clearer picture of opportunities connected to the food production and processing sectors in northeast Indiana. Funding for Wells County Revitalization Inc. will support creation of a Northeast Indiana Regional Foodshed Development Strategy. It will …read more.

SYRACUSE — The MutualBank team of Syracuse is inviting the public to attend the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Business-After-Hours event, held at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive.

By BRAD PERRIELLO Writer, Mass Device WARSAW — Medtronic last week challenged a pair of Masimo patents covering pulse oximetry technology, filinginter partes reviews with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The petitions allege that claims in one of the patents, covering “signal processing apparatus,” are obvious due to prior art that the patent office “did not fully consider …read more.

  WARSAW — Last month rumors that a popular Warsaw restaurant, Bennigan’s, would soon close began circulating throughout the community. The restaurant, which has been a community favorite for Irish pub fare and karaoke for the past 15 years, will soon close its doors. According to Bennigan’s owner Bruce Shaffner, though Bennigan’s will soon close …read more.

By LISA M. O’NEILL Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer WARSAW — Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, reported Monday morning, Oct. 26, net income of $34.1 million for the nine months ended Sept. 30, versus $32.7 million for the comparable period of 2014, an increase of 4 percent. Diluted net income per common share …read more.

Glam hosted a celebration in honor of the business’s one year anniversary. The celebration featured a fashion show showcasing fall and holiday fashions. WARSAW — Buffalo Street in downtown Warsaw closed today, not only to celebrate the fashions of Glam, a local women’s clothing store which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, but to honor …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of the Governor INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s business climate ranked eighth in the nation in Forbes’ 10th annual Best States for Business ranking, breaking into the top 10 for the first time. In addition, the state ranked second for its regulatory environment and sixth for quality of life. According to Forbes, the …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle company located in Warsaw, has completed the acquisition of a highly innovative foot fusion technology from Del Palma Orthopedics that had previously gained the interest of a larger orthopedic company. DPO, located in Columbia City, is an orthopedic company that focuses on the development of …read more.

By COURTNEY TRITCH Vice President of Marketing, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership welcomed Kosciusko County as the newest member of the region during a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 21. The historical moment is the first addition of a new county since 2007. “As a region, we want to …read more.

By ANGIE DVORAK Assistant Vice President, Public Relations, 1st Source Bank SOUTH BEND — 1st Source Bank has the best branches in the Midwest, a recognition of the bank’s superior customer experience, according to The MSR Group, a top research firm that specializes in the customer experience in retail banking. 1st Source received the ranking …read more.

By DAN MCGOAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business WEST LAFAYETTE — Statewide estimated losses from heavy spring rains that previously ran into the half-billion dollar range have been dialed back. Purdue Extension Economist Chris Hurt says soybean yields appear to be near-normal and the corn crop appears to be bigger than expected in parts of the state. Hurt …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined 0.1 percent again last month and now stands at 4.5 percent. September marked the lowest rate of unemployment in the Hoosier State since July 2007. Additionally, Indiana’s labor force made further gains last month and continues to be a Midwest leader, adding 84,000 individuals since January 2013. At …read more.

By SHALAH SASSE Writer/Reporter, Inside INdiana Business FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership will announce a new member county this week. The addition will be announced Wednesday during a news conference in Fort Wayne. The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. at 1st Source Building in the main lobby. The Northeast Indiana …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The committee that will make recommendations on millions of dollars in funding through the Regional Cities Initiative will hold a public meeting next week. The committee will discuss proposals from seven Indiana regions looking for a share of the funding from the two-year, $84 million initiative.The …read more.

WARSAW — Texas-based surgical funding company MedStar has been court-ordered to turn over information pertaining to DePuy-manufactured artificial hips. According to a Reuters report, Johnson & Johnson-owned DePuy requested the order in light of lawsuits filed by surgery patients who received the artificial hips. In response, U.S. District Judge, David Katz, ordered MedStar to provide the …read more.

By MARK SKIBOWSKI Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Lakes Realtors NORTH WEBSTER — RE/MAX Lakes announced Friday, Oct. 16, that realtor Camerin Burnworth has joined the growing real estate franchise as a member of the Mark Skibowski team. Burnworth is a lifelong resident of Warsaw and the lakes community. She earned her bachelor of science degree in business from the Kelley School …read more.

By J. CHAD KEBRDLE Instructor of English, Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College DONALDSON — At a time when small colleges are losing students and some closing doors, Ancilla College announced a 21 percent enrollment increase for the 2015-16 school year. With the addition of new academic and athletic programs and building its first residence hall, …read more.

HUNTINGTON — Northeast Indiana Bancorp Inc., the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, announced net income increased to $1.01 million for the company’s third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. This is an increase of $273,000 or 36.9 percent when compared to net income of $739,000 for the third quarter that ended Sept. 30, 2014. The current three months’ earnings equate to …read more.

By MARK SKIBOWSKI Broker/Owner, Re/Max Lake Realtors WARSAW — Mark Skibowski of RE/MAX Lakes, North Webster, has earned Certified Residential Specialist designation presented by the Council of Residential Specialists. “By achieving the certification I’ve elevated my knowledge of home buying and selling and will enable me to enhance the service we provide to our customers,” Skibowski said. …read more.

By MOLLY LYNCH Lynch Communications Group, LLC Egg Innovations is offering a tour of its newly constructed, fully functioning manufacturing feed mill from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Egg Innovations CEO and founder John Brunnquell will lead guests through the mill, located at 578 North Jefferson Street, Cromwell, and show them the technological advances used to produce organic …read more.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — What started as an in-between job led Kathy Gast to a four-decade -and-counting career at Kosciusko REMC. Gast started her career at the cooperative in 1975 after attending Grace College for a year. “I took a job at the co-op as my ‘in-between’ job while I …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation will again participate in Small Business Saturday event as a Neighborhood Champion. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 28. This year, people can show support by taking selfies at participating businesses. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses …read more.

By CHRIS MAHAN Mahan 9 Group WARSAW — Believing in the power of positive reinforcement, Deron Manwaring, local owner of Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, is initiating a program to support the efforts of local elementary school teachers in their quest to recognize the positive achievements of their students. Zoyo Supports Education is a program in which …read more.

WINONA LAKE — SYM Financial Advisors congratulates Crystal Creekmore, RP, MBA, for earning a master’s degree in business administration from the Indiana University’s Doermer Graduate School of Business.

MILFORD — It may surprise some Kosciusko County residents to know the snow produced for the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea will largely owe its existence to a company currently operating on a family farm outside of Milford.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) Monday, Oct. 12, announced its third quarter 2015 sales and earnings conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.

WARSAW — The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties announces Renewal Homes LLC, Wendell Miller, CGB CGR CGP, as the 2015 Homes on Parade Peoples’ Choice Winner. Renewal Homes had two homes in the Parade this year. The home located in Wooded Hills, Home No. 1, was the winner.

By STEPHANIE HODGIN Indiana Governor’s Office INDIANAPOLIS — Monday, Oct. 12, Governor Mike Pence announced a statewide contract with Real Alternatives, a nonprofit, charitable organization that partners with local service providers to offer free pregnancy and parenting services like counseling support for women during pregnancy through 12 months after birth and referral services to other social services …read more.

INDIANA — Those who call rural America home know there is more to the rural economy than just farms and ranches. The potential to grow and make innovative products in rural America is limitless and manufacturing is particularly important for rural communities. Rural America makes a wide array of products including light manufacturing tools, automotive …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Small Business Development Center Director Alan Steele will be at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce to present the center’s popular “Your Marketing Plan in Nine Steps” workshop.

By MICHELLE CABRERA MLS Coordinator, Kosciusko Board of Realtors INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Friday, Oct. 9, Indiana realtors released statewide housing data that indicates an upswing in sales, prices and new listings. According to the latest Indiana Real Estate Markets report, August, 2015, surpassed August, 2014, across the board. “The continuation of the Federal Reserve’s low-rate policy means …read more.

By NICK KNOUFF Culver’s of Warsaw WARSAW — Starting Sunday, Oct. 18, guests of Culver’s of Warsaw will get the VIP treatment to celebrate the restaurant’s fifth anniversary. Culver’s celebration will include $2 two-scoop sundaes and $2 double cheeseburgers through that date. “Since opening our doors in 2010, we have been dedicated to providing our …read more.

By TIFFANY PRYOR MadBrew Marketing Coordinator, Mad Anthony Brewing Company FORT WAYNE — Mad Anthony Brewing Company announceD the release of its “Out of the Box” series, bringing a mix of Mad Anthony draft beer options straight to their consumers. This series will celebrate seasonal madbrew offerings and special brewers reserve batches, all produced in short runs for freshness. …read more.

WARSAW — Class Act Dance Troupe, a nonprofit performance company affiliated with Debra Collier’s School of Dance, presented a check for more than $2,900 to the Community Closet. Members of the troupe raised the funds through a student choreography showcase. The students, under the guidance of CADT intern Sarah Mills and director Kristina Collier, worked throughout …read more.

By SHARON HOWELL Poly-Wood LLC SYRACUSE — We are very pleased to officially announce the recapitalization of Poly-Wood through Oxford Financial Group Ltd. and Cardinal Equity Partners of Indianapolis. Each are privately held and contribute decades of experience from seasoned business executives to provide forward thinking investment strategies. While all original Poly-Wood shareholders have remained …read more.

WARSAW — A farewell party for Mark Dobson, president and chief executive officer of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, was held Wednesday afternoon in the chamber office.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — If the early hours of formal Regional Cities Initiative presentations are any indication, one of the program’s goals of boosting regional collaboration among towns, cities, businesses and organizations is taking hold. Seven regions are competing for funding from the two-year, $84 million effort. The initiative is …read more.

MERRILLVILLE —– NIPSCO today announced its forecast for home heating bills this upcoming winter heating season. Based on current market projections and assuming normal winter weather year-over-year, bills for natural gas residential customers are estimated to be 30 percent lower compared to last winter.

By JO FAULKNER Associate Director, United Way of Kosciusko County WARSAW — As Danco Anodizing, Warsaw, a Pacesetter for the 2015 Campaign for United Way, began its drive, the company instituted several employee activities, including a dunk tank, drawings, bake sales and salad bar sales. Once activities and pledges were finalized, it was revealed that …read more.

By KIM MURPHY Director Of Communications And Client Relations, Ruoff Home Mortgage WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender, Ruoff Home Mortgage, announced that Kevin Eames was the top loan originator for its Warsaw office for September. Eames has been with Ruoff Home Mortgage since July, 2013. The top spot in each branch office is based on the …read more.

By NICHOLE HACHA-THOMAS Indiana Department of Transportation Media Relations Director NORTHEAST INDIANA — Applicants can pre-apply for a position with the Indiana Department of Transportation prior to a career fair scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Elkhart subdistrict, 58905 C.R. 9, Elkhart. Interested candidates can apply online using the job ID: …read more.

MERRIVILLE — Northern Indiana Public Service Company today submitted a request seeking to adjust electric base rates — a change that must go through a thorough regulatory review process and wouldn’t take effect until mid-2016.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation are directing a second year for the Pop-Up Shop program. Grand opening celebrations will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, in conjunction with First Friday and go until Jan. 2.

Joy Lohse Marketing Director, KCH WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital sponsored the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for Heartline Pregnancy Center. The machine is equipped with a doppler that can be used by women who are 12 weeks or more pregnant and women can receive an ultrasound starting at seven weeks …read more.

By Shalah Sasse Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis will hold a job and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Family Recreation Center, Riverside Park. Twenty-five companies with hundreds of job openings will be at the event. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resumes …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s life sciences initiative has been awarded a two-year, $2.9 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. BioCrossroads says the funding will support its ongoing charitable, educational and scientific efforts. BioCrossroads Chief Executive Officer, David Johnson, says the grant comes at a “pivotal point in …read more.

By SHALAH SASSE Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Ivy Tech Community College and Old National Bank announced a new, statewide partnership. Achieve Your Degree provides guidance and financial assistance to ONB associates who want to continue their education at Ivy Tech.The ONB certificate will be a recognized credential in the company as associates are considered for …read more.

WARSAW — Celebrating the completion of its new 11,000 square feet Warsaw facility, Precision Engineered Products/Trigon held an open house for customers, prospects and Warsaw community, Wednesday, Sept. 30. Preceding the festive event was a ribbon cutting hosted by the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce.

FORT WAYNE — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 2015’s best and worst cities for people with disabilities and Fort Wayne and Indianapolis were among locations ranked. The study looked at the 150 most populated cities across the U.S., taking into account economic environment, quality of life and healthcare, looking at 21 factors like housing …read more.

INDIANA — Forbes recently ranked the nation’s top 400 richest residents for 2015 and four Hoosiers have made this year’s list. Carl Cook, Bloomington, CEO of medical device company, Cook Group, was the state’s richest resident, making the national list at number 82 with a net worth of $5.8 billion. Others from Indiana included Herbert Simon, Indianapolis, co-founder of …read more.

INDIANA — A recent study by WalletHub found several cities in Indiana ranked in the top 515 in the nation for fastest-growing economies. Fort Wayne was listed at number 293 with Columbia, Md., and Norwalk, Conn.; . Others included Fishers, at number 119; Indianapolis, 215; Carmel, 219, tied with Missouri City, Texas; Muncie, 225, tied …read more.

By DAVID YOUNG Public Relations, Medtronic WARSAW — Medtronic plc announced Monday, Sept. 28, it has acquired Lazarus Effect, a Campbell, Calif.-based, privately-held medical device company focused on acute ischemic stroke products that facilitate the capture and removal of clots. The Lazarus Effect acquisition is an all-cash transaction of $100 million at closing. “With this …read more.

By TIFFANY PRYOR Marketing, Mad Anthony FORT WAYNE — Mad Anthony Brewing Company claimed a gold medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 92 …read more.

WARSAW — Nearly a year has passed since Glam opened its doors in downtown Warsaw and owner, Michelle LeDrew, plans to celebrate in style. Set for Saturday, Oct. 24, Glam’s one-year anniversary will take up the entire street, complete with a pink runway and models of all ages — Glam’s own employees and clients — …read more.

By JULIE CURTIS SBN Director of Marketing and Development SOUTH BEND — Today, Thursday, Sept. 24, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority board of directors awarded a contract in the amount of $9.02 million to Ziolkowski Construction Inc. for the construction of the federal inspection station and general aviation facility at South Bend International Airport. A start …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside INdiana Business ELKHART — Two Elkhart-based boat manufacturers have announced a merger. Bennington Marine is acquiring Nautic Global Group in a deal expected to close next month. Bennington’s focus is on the pontoon industry and it has been family-owned since its founding in 1997. Chairman, Steve Vogel, said, “Nautic Global …read more.

PIERCETON — Brenspeed Indiana, 8088 E CR 400N Pierceton, will host an open house party from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The community is invited to this event., which will include free food, prizes, live music and big horsepower. Among the day’s activities will be a horsepower dyno shootout from 9 a.m. to …read more.

WARSAW – An Indiana Office of Tourism Development official lands in Kosciusko County to visit the local convention and visitor’s bureau.

PIERCETON — Bowen Center will host a ground breaking celebration for the new inpatient unit at 6 p.m. Sept. 28, in Pierceton.

Grace College homecoming celebration will kick off in late September this year with a full range of activities offered by both Grace College and the town of Winona Lake, including a pancake breakfast, tailgate barbecue, Nocturnal 6 Adventure Race, class reunion dinners and a Steven Curtis Chapman concert. An alumni welcome reception and coffee bar …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne-based Triple Crown Services says it will cut nearly 200 workers as part of a major restructuring by parent company Norfolk Southern Corp. The companies expect the layoffs to begin in November. Norfolk Southern says TCS will now focus on the transportation of automobile parts. The …read more.

LAFAYETTE — Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Subaru of Indiana Automotive today as the company announced plans to significantly expand its operations here, creating up to 1,204 new jobs by 2017. “Last week’s meetings with government leaders and business executives across Japan have strengthened our economic ties with companies operating in Indiana and sparked momentum for …read more.

By SHALAH SASSE Writer/Reporter Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College is ranked first in the nation among two-year colleges for the number of associate degrees granted last school year, according to a Community College Week report. Ivy Tech granted 9,453 associate degrees during the 2013-2014 school year. The number two school on the …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor Inside Indiana Business SOUTH BEND — The University of Notre Dame is planning to invest $113 million in a major sustainability effort. The school says it will stop burning coal entirely within five years and shrink its carbon footprint by more than half by 2030. President John Jenkins says the …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce SILVER LAKE — Kerlin Motor Co. is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month of September. Kerlin Motor has been an automotive leader in our area since 1927. It offers a wide selection of vehicles and hopes to make the car buying …read more.

Residents of eastern Fort Wayne and Allen County who value quality, efficiency and high-level customer service when seeking emergency care will soon have the option of visiting a first-of-its-kind facility in the area. Officials from Lutheran Health Network today announced plans for the construction of Fort Wayne’s first, freestanding ER at the northwest corner of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Rocket Fizz, 1005 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, in the Village at Winona. The Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shops have the largest selection of candy and soda ever found in one store.

INDIANAPOLIS — Seymour Midwest, Warsaw, allegedly violated federal law when it rejected a 58-year-old executive upon learning he was older than the company’s ideal range of 45-52. A lawsuit was filed in August by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

By ALYSSA LOWE, Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Orthocity BBQ, 802 Park Ave., Winona Lake, in the Village at Winona. Brad Sutter purchased Eagle Creek Farms Market and coupled the grocery store with his passion of smoking foods to create Orthocity BBQ. …read more.

By Shalah Sasse Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business MISHAWAKA — Georgia-based Gray Television Inc. will acquire Mishawaka-based Schurz Communications Inc. for approximately $442.5 million. The deal includes all of the television and radio stations of Schurz. Schurz owns WSBT-TV in the South Bend market. Gray currently owns WNDU-TV in South Bend. Due to FCC regulations, the …read more.

By BRAD PERRIELLO MassDevice.com WARSAW — Medtronic said Tuesday, Sept. 15, that the FDA granted pre-market approval for its Evera MRI SureScan device, touting it as the first MRI-safe implantable cardiac defibrillator to win U.S. approval. Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic said the Evera device is approved for MRI scans of any body area. The device is expected …read more.

WARSAW — Local business coach, Jerry Hogan, achieved Gazelles International executive coaching certification this September, completing a rigorous program including leadership and service obligations. He joins 50 other coaches worldwide who have earned certification status from Gazelles International, a premier international executive education and coaching association. “Jerry is a great addition to our worldwide network …read more.

Change is the one thing in life that is constant in life. Each of us has change going on in our lives all the time. Some of them are minor and some are major. Some are good and some are bad. In keeping with the idea of change, I would like to share about a …read more.

By GERRY DICK Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. Chief Executive Officer, John Lechleiter, said the drug maker is back in growth mode after a painful period of “building a bridge while we crossed it.” In a speech Friday, Sept. 11, to the Economic Club of Indiana, Lechleiter said Lilly is stronger and …read more.

By RHONDA FRANK Farmers State Bank INDIANAPOLIS — Farmers State Bank announces that Kristi Manwaring is a recent graduate of the Indiana Bankers Association Commercial Lending School. The 2015 IBA Commercial Lending School was held in June at the IBA Center for Professional Development in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana Bankers Association is the professional trade …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — There was a consistent stream of spectators at the 2015 Homes on Parade over the weekend, visiting six homes — three in Warsaw, two in Syracuse and one in Winona Lake. Renewal Homes presented two homes in the event, one at 28 Trailside Drive, Winona Lake and a second one at 2665 …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter Inside INdiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Department of Agriculture Director, Ted McKinney, said a partnership between the state and Indianapolis-based Marsh Supermarkets Inc. is just phase one of the potential scope of the Indiana Grown Initiative. The program is designed to boost promotion of Indiana companies and food producers and their products. Marsh has signed on …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside INdiana Business FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne International Airport has landed a $12.8 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to support a runway rehabilitation project. Construction will begin next year on the $14 million project. The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority said flights will not be …read more.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently awarded Nextremity Solutions, Inc. with seven additional patents. The patents are a mix of design and utility patents related to medical devices specific to the treatment of foot and ankle deformities. Director of Product Development, Ryan Schlotterback, stated, “We are pleased with the Nextremity Intellectual Property that …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced that President and CEO Mark Dobson will be leaving his duties in October to assume the President and CEO roll with the Elkhart County Economic Development Corporation. A search committee led by Board Chair Jane Wear has been put in place to seek Dobson’s replacement. “The …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has again been named the Best Value in Indiana among regional colleges by the “U.S. News & World Report” annual college guide. Manchester is fourth in the Midwest’s top 10 “Best Value” ranking. This is also the 22nd year the news magazine has recognized the University as a “Best College” in …read more.

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Elkhart County today announced Mark Dobson as its new President/CEO, following an intensive two month long nationwide search. Mark, 53, has over 30 years of economic and community development experience in both the private and public sectors in Indiana.  He most recently worked as the President/CEO of the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle company, recently received 510(k) approval by the Food & Drug Administration to market its upcoming Arcus Staple System. “We are excited about the recent 510(k) approval of Nextremity’s new Arcus Staple System. The unique design of our new staple generates excellent compression and is indicated …read more.

WARSAW — Clients of CenturyLink received a surprise this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 8, when visiting the store’s location on West Center Street, downtown Warsaw.

  By JENNIFER PYLE Main Street Coordinator, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced The Downtown Eatery & Spirits as one of the recipients of a 2015 Façade Grant in downtown Warsaw on Friday, Sept. 4 Improvements included patching and repairing masonry, painting, installing new windows and doors, and mounting new …read more.

By KIM MURPHY Director of Communications Ruoff Home Mortgage ELKHART — Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Samantha Conrad was the top loan originator for its Elkhart office for August. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers. Conrad has …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Boutique Exchange, 710 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Boutique Exchange carries women’s clothing, shoes jewelry, and more. They are especially known for their line of authentic Coach handbags amongst other well-known labels. More information is available at the Boutique …read more.

ATTLEBORO, MASS — To celebrate the completion of its new 11,000 square foot Warsaw facility, Precision Engineered Products is holding a gala open house for customers, prospects and the Warsaw community. from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 30. The facility is located at 3507 Commerce Drive.

LEESBURG — Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 221 West School Street in Leesburg at 8 am. Saturday, Sept. 12, with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer Leesburg residents a convenient, new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at …read more.

By JAYSON BECKMAN USDA Between 2001 and 2013, global biofuel production grew rapidly, driven by a combination of rising gasoline prices, falling prices of biofuel inputs and policies mandating use of renewable fuels. The same factors that led to production increases also led to the expansion of global trade in biofuels. Among countries that produce …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, InsideIndianaBusiness ELKHART — Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of a Michigan recreational vehicle components manufacturer. The deal for North American Forest Products Inc. is estimated to be valued at $85 million. North American makes laminated panels, moulding products and other components for the RV industry. Patrick estimates the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7pdE-hs2KjU rel=0] WARSAW — The ground was broken in November 2014 for Parkview Warsaw, northwest of Parkview YMCA, since then the ground has been excavated, foundation completed and now the exterior and interior work is taking shape. It won’t be long before the perspective drawing becomes reality. Scott Gabriel, president, Parkvew Whitley Hospital, who …read more.