Goodwill Industries of Michiana, in association with Fairmont Homes, will host a hiring event at the Warsaw Community Career Center, 751 Anchorage Point Drive Warsaw. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Positions are sought for the Build Plant and Door Shop. Build Plant positions require blueprinting skills, …read more.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on March 12, for a Class II recall for all lots and sizes of the Zimmer Persona® Trabecular Metal™ Tibial Plate knee implant. According to the FDA’s website, all lots and sizes are affected of the 11,658 devices that were recalled. “Zimmer Inc. is initiating …read more.

The monthly revenue report for March, along with commentary from Budget Director Brian Bailey, has been posted on the State Budget Agency webpage. The report can be found here: http://www.in.gov/sba/2631.htm. Data on March revenues can also be found on the MPH website here: http://in.gov/mph/staterevenue.html. Results include: State general fund revenues for March were $1,037.2 million, …read more.

By RENEA SALYER Vice President Member Relations Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Do you have a background in business or know someone who would be interested in volunteering to help a new or existing business as a mentor? Do you know someone who is about to retire or has retired that has a desire to volunteer …read more.

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana LLC announced today that it is celebrating a production milestone: the one millionth car built at the plant. The completion of HMIN’s one millionth vehicle comes only six and a half years after production began at the $800 million facility in Greensburg on Oct. 9, 2008. In addition to manufacturing the …read more.

Female workers continue to make less than male workers in northeast Indiana, despite achieving the same and sometimes higher levels of education, according to the April Labor Market Information Report issued by Northeast Indiana Works. The findings are similar to those reported nationally, including a recent report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research that …read more.

By KELLY BRUBAKER Marketing Director, Millers Health Systems Millers Health Systems has announced several recent promotions. RN Jennifer Gappa, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of human resources. Gappa is a certified HR Professional-PHR and S-CP and licensed as a health facilities administrator. She earned her RN from Purdue and bachelor’s …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary A mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors was hosted earlier this week by Grace’s Center for Career Connections. Employers from all across Kosciusko County gathered on Tuesday, March 31, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center to give over 75 students the opportunity to …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) wishes to recognize Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, for being selected as the 2015 recipient of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Diversity Award. The AAOS Diversity Award recognizes Academy members who have distinguished their careers through an outstanding commitment to making clinical orthopaedics more representative of, and …read more.

More than a few Ink Free News readers have asked what’s being built at the corner of US 30 and Parker Street, in front of the Menards, in Warsaw. Well, to quell their curiosity, I stopped by the construction site and got the scoop. A Discount Tire is going in at the location. According to …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Executive Office, Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties held their general membership meeting recently. Speaker Dan Richard, Kosciusko County Area Plan, provided an overview of Kosciusko county, past to present. Attendees were provided handouts showing the number of building permits per year. The Kosciusko County Beacon GPS system …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Public Information Director, Kosciusko Leadership Academy Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at Creighton Brothers to learn about Agri-Business in Kosciusko County. President of Creighton Brothers, Ron Truex, began the session by welcoming the KLA class to Creighton Bothers, a family farm in operation since 1925. With the decline in family farms, there is …read more.

I was recently at a conference that prompted a question to form in my mind. The man conducting the conference made a statement that we need to raise up leaders and not just doers. The question that then popped into my mind was, “Are you modeling leadership or doership?” A couple of related statements the …read more.

The U.S. Justice Department announced last week that Medtronic PLC and affiliated Medtronic companies, Medtronic Inc., Medtronic USA Inc., and Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc., have agreed to pay $4.41 million to the United States to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by making false statements to the U.S. Department of Veterans …read more.

[weaver_youtube PReTYtw3MCM rel=o] A Purdue University chemist has developed an adhesive technology that could help bond items in wet, moist conditions such as human tissue or underwater construction – by studying mussels and oysters. Jonathan Wilker, professor of chemistry and materials engineering, developed the adhesive while studying the environmentally friendly adhesive qualities of mussels and …read more.

Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee Chairman Senator Brandt Hershman set the ground rules initially, for what turned out to be a four-hour meeting, with 90 minutes of testimony allotted to both sides of the Bill repealing common construction wage. The opponents testified first and exceeded that time frame by more than 30 minutes. Proponents, however, were …read more.

Edward Jones has announced the promotion of Brenda Bricker, Warsaw, to senior office administrator at the Wabash branch office of financial services. She has been with Edward Jones for three years. A branch office administrator is responsible for the daily operation of the office, including providing top-notch client service, supporting marketing activities and staying updated …read more.

By SUE PETERSON President, Peterson Media Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc., will facilitate a hiring event with Staffmark at the Warsaw Community Career Center from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, April 13. They will be seeking individuals to fill 160 positions for RR Donnelley. These positions could go full time after 90 days and …read more.

Todd R. Yarbrough, Investment Program Manager for MutualFinancial Investment Services, was recently recognized at the LPL Financial Institution Services Program Leadership Conference as one of LPL Financial’s 2015 Program Managers of the Year. Yarbrough was selected from more than 700 LPL Financial program managers. His award was the Top Platform Program Award based on top …read more.

IU Health Goshen has purchased the outpatient surgery center in Goshen, known as Goshen Ambulatory Care Center. The sale was completed on Monday, March 30. The health system will be making renovations to the facility to ensure it is compliant with hospital building codes, with an expected re-opening goal of late in the summer. IUHG …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The public is invited to the second annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Career Fair, GPS 2 Success. The event will be Tuesday, April 14, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. Recruiting to the public will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This public event …read more.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and longtime affiliate Chevrolet have announced an agreement on a multi-year extension of their partnership. Key elements include: Chevrolet will continue its role as an official sponsor of the Verizon IndyCar Series Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and the Crown Royal presents the “Your Hero’s Name …read more.

According to the Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Association, “As a result of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, the U.S. Department of Energy is mandating new efficiency standards for water heaters, effective Thursday, April 16.” What does this mean for you as a homeowner or contractor? We will delve into the issue a little …read more.

According to a report from Inside INdiana Business, Symmetry Medical Manufacturing’s Avilla factory will be phased out. Tecomet, who acquired Symmetry last year, reported that layoffs will start in June, with additional waves of layoffs coming later in the fall. It is also closing a facility in Massachusetts. The workload from both facilities will be …read more.

By TRINA HOY Community Development Director, Kosciusko County Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the more than 200 bowlers who helped start something by participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Kosciusko County in March and the ambassador committee who worked tirelessly to make it special. The event raised …read more.

By SUSAN HIGHT Manager of Corporate Communications, CTB, Inc. Cheryl McCann recently retired from CTB, Inc., after 24 years of service. During her career at CTB, McCann held the position of International Credit Manager. She resides in Warsaw.

By KIM MURPHY Director of Communications, Ruoff Home Mortgage Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Kevin Eames was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of March. Eames has been with Ruoff Home Mortgage since July 2013. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number …read more.

The non-partisan Fuels America coalition today released an economic impact study by John Dunham & Associates showing the far-reaching benefits of renewable fuel for workers and businesses in northeast Indiana and around the state. The economic analysis takes into account the entire supply chain for renewable fuel and quantifies the impact to the economy at …read more.

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development is improving the lives of the residents of Whitley County by presenting two Rural Economic Development Loans (REDLG) to the Columbia City Municipal Electric Utility. The funds will promote rural economic development in the area. The funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and …read more.

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) today confirmed that it has withdrawn its offer to acquire the outstanding shares of The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) for $95.50 per share, in light of the decision by the Macerich Board of Directors not to engage in discussions with Simon. Simon is a global leader in retail real …read more.

Can renewable energy be available when customers need it as opposed to only when the sun shines or wind blows? Storing energy from the sun and wind and using it efficiently on the electric grid will be the focus of new research at Southern Indiana’s Battery Innovation Center (BIC) near the Crane Naval Surface Warfare …read more.

Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations, creating 40 new jobs in northern Indiana. “By building a business climate like Indiana’s, we’re witnessing homegrown companies like Mishawaka Sheet Metal growing here and national companies like Hickman, Williams & Company choosing to locate here,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Warsaw Flying Cub, located at 3006 N. Airport Road, Hangar 12, Warsaw. Warsaw Flying Club promotes aviation throughout the community as well as the best flight training possible. They offer training from Private Pilot …read more.

Transhield, Inc. and Kennon Products, Inc. recently announced they have formed a partnership under a collaborative agreement to deliver protective covers to the military aircraft market. The agreement allows Transhield and Kennon to provide cost effective and affordable solutions for the protection of military aircraft assets. Transhield is the maker of advanced technology protective covers. …read more.

By SHEILA CANAVAN United State Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations from individuals who represent small businesses, small governments and small not-for-profit organizations to provide input to a federal panel that will explore risk reduction in the use of trichloroethylene. This panel will focus on the agency’s development of a …read more.

The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (Regional Partnership) today announced that local economic development professional Alan Tio is joining the leadership team to serve as Senior Vice President. Tio will join the Partnership effective May 4 and lead the organization’s business development, marketing, and regional initiatives. “Alan is a great addition to the leadership team of …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) announced today that the European Commission has conditionally cleared Zimmer’s proposed acquisition of Biomet, Inc. The EC’s clearance is conditioned upon Zimmer entering into agreements with a suitable buyer to divest certain assets comprising the remedy package previously submitted to the EC. Zimmer expects to enter into such …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) is celebrating a key milestone in 2015 for its NexGen® Complete Knee System. 2015 is the 20th year since Zimmer first introduced the NexGen knee system, with its innovative design and component quality, to the market. To date, more than five million implantations of the NexGen knee have …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA The YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, for the businesses of Kosciusko County, is offered to increase employee and community health and fitness, to build employee pride and dedication and to develop community spirit. Participants spend quality time together working as a team, outside of the …read more.

According to the Department of Workforce Development, Indiana added 1,700 private sector jobs in February, continuing a recent trend of increases. The state has experienced private sector job growth for 20 of the last 25 months. February’s gains were concentrated in the private, education and health services, leisure and hospitality and manufacturing sectors. Private sector …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) is highlighting its Vivacit-E® Advanced Bearing Technology with Vitamin E by celebrating a significant testing milestone. A paper published earlier this month reported that, at 96 million cycles of in vitro wear testing, Vivacit-E Advanced Bearing Technology featuring Vitamin E grafted highly crosslinked polyethylene hip acetabular liners from …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Lavish Hair Designs, inside Rockstar Nails, 600 N. Detroit St., Warsaw

A consultant’s report on potential strategies for maximizing the economic impact of the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne concludes the building’s expansion has proved successful, and foresees more growth as downtown renovation builds momentum. Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP) cites the addition of new restaurants, entertainment and riverfront attractions as improving the opportunity to …read more.

By employing a customized, more holistic approach to total knee replacement, a new outpatient program from Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) is finding success in addressing emerging challenges faced by hospitals, physicians and patients considering the procedure. The new Z23™ Outpatient Knee Program uses a simplified surgical approach, a personalized care plan and …read more.

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently “popped in” at Metzger Trucking Company, Inc., Silver Lake.

Community leaders from across Indiana urge state lawmakers to fully fund the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative at $84 million, after funding for the initiative was reduced to just $10 million a year in the state budget proposed last month by the Indiana House of Representatives. “The biggest threat today to Indiana’s continued economic growth is …read more.

By JEN PYLE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting at AlignLife of Warsaw on Saturday, March 21. AlignLife of Warsaw is located at 118 W. Market St., Warsaw. For more information about this practice, visit their website at http://alignlife.com or call them at (574)268-2727. …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) (“Zimmer”) announced today that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has granted clearance of Zimmer’s proposed acquisition of Biomet, Inc. (“Biomet”), thereby satisfying one of the conditions necessary for the consummation of the transaction. The transaction remains subject to the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods under …read more.

    Safety is important at Louis Dreyfus, this is why each year one day is set aside for a safety presentation in every facility throughout the world. Safety ensures productivity, reducing operational loses, damage to assets and equipment. The sixth annual safety day was held March 18, revisiting a past theme of “Safety Starts …read more.

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that eight local businesses will receive 2015 Commercial Façade Grants to improve their properties. This year’s awardees will receive approximately $218,000 in city funding and have pledged to contribute just over $685,000 in private investment to do everything from installing new windows to creating more attractive roof lines. …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce staff attended the Indiana Chamber Executives Association Winter Conference. The conference provides Chamber of Commerce representatives from the state of Indiana with tools to better serve their communities and their membership. Kosciusko Chamber President and CEO, Mark Dobson, IOM, AE, received recognition for his …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The public is invited to the second annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Career Fair, GPS 2 Success. The event will be Tuesday, April 14, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. Recruiting to the public will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This public event …read more.

By SUSAN HIGHT Manager of Corporate Communications, CTB Inc. Dennis Steele has recently retired from CTB, Inc. after 18 years of service. During his career at CTB, Steele worked in the press room and the machine shop for the Chore-Time Group in positions including production operator, set-up operator, welder and cell coordinator. Steele resides in …read more.

By SUSAN HIGHT Manager of Corporate Communications, CTB, Inc. Eldon Gaither recently retired from CTB, Inc., after 25 years of service. During his career at CTB, Gaither worked in the Brock Grain Systems Group as a production operator and set-up operator. He then worked as a lead person, engineering lab technician and engineering development technician …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company and Innovent Biologics, Inc., announced one of the largest biotech drug development collaborations in China thus far today in Beijing. Under the agreement, Lilly and Innovent will collaborate to develop and potentially commercialize at least three cancer treatments over the next decade. The agreement creates possible new treatment options for cancer patients, …read more.

By CHERYL SHEPHERD Employment Specialist, Grace College and Seminary The annual Kosciusko Human Resource Association spring seminar will be coming to Warsaw Community Church for two days, from 8:15 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Thursday, April 16, and the same hours on Friday, April 17. The church is located at 1855 S. County Farm Rd., Warsaw. …read more.

By MICHELLE CABRERA MLS Coordinator, Kosciusko Board of Realtors Realtors are more optimistic as they head into the spring-selling season, with their housing outlook for the next six months looking more upbeat, according to the January Realtors Confidence Index, a survey of more than 4,000 realtors on the latest housing conditions in their local markets. …read more.

By LARRY CRIPE CTB Advertisting, CTB Denise Feece has been named controller for Brock Grain Systems, according to Joe Helfrich, executive vice president and general manager for the CTB Inc. Business Unit. In her new position, Feece will manage finance activities within her division at Brock. Prior to her employment with CTB, Feece spent 16 …read more.

Mason Health and Rehabilitation, a TLC Management facility, was awarded the 2015 Embracing Quality Award by the American Health Care Association during its quality symposium Feb. 24. Mason Health and Rehabilitation was recognized as being a top performer in quality. Only 301 skilled nursing facilities across the US and Canada were honored and recognized as …read more.

A battery backup sump pump is a great addition, to any home, for homeowners who want to protect themselves and keep their basement or crawl space dry. Here are the main three reasons to have a battery backup system: For when the power goes out. Or the fuse blows, or the circuit breaker trips, or …read more.

KYLA members hear about planning and zoning from County Plan Commissioner Dan Richard

Northern Indiana’s community of men and women age 55 and older have acquired remarkable skills during their lives inside and outside workplaces, with many of them excelling in elements close to the hearts of today’s regional employers: soft skills. As employers know, some vital soft skills can be – and are – strengthened outside workplaces, …read more.

The Hoosier State added 8,600 private sector jobs in January, led primarily by the Trade, Transportation & Utilities (+6,700), and Manufacturing (+1,500) Sectors. Over the past two years, Indiana’s private sector has grown by 98,600 jobs. During this period, monthly job growth has averaged 4,100, and the state has experienced gains in 19 of the …read more.

By DARRIN PACK Purdue University The Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture will present a free webinar April 1 to provide farmers and agribusiness firms an updated 2015 crop outlook following release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports, both of which will be released March 31. The webinar, “2015 Crop …read more.

Agricultural industries in Indiana account for more than $31 billion in direct sales and nearly $13 billion more in ripple effects such as related supply-chain purchases and spending by workers, according to a new report from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. The new report, “Beyond the Farm: A State and Regional Report on the …read more.

By ANGIE DVORAK Assistant Vice President, Public Relations, 1st Source Bank 1st Source Bank announces the promotion of Doug Baumgardner to assistant vice president. Baumgardner joined the bank last year as a Business Banker in Warsaw. He has 12 years of financial and banking experience. He received an MBA from Indiana University and a B.S. …read more.

Zimmer’s Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene (HXPE) is a high-tech bearing surface offering oxidative stability and low wear that has already become a staple of the company’s replacement products for the knee, hip and elbow. Its introduction into the Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System is designed to meet the growing demand for shoulder replacement. …read more.

1st Source announces the addition of Christopher Davis as portfolio manager with its investment advisors group. Davis has 20 years of diverse portfolio management experience. In his new role, he will assist clients in South Bend, Fort Wayne and Warsaw. Davis received an MBA from Cleveland State University and a bachelor of science in business …read more.

By MARK SKIBOWSKI Broker/Owner RE/MAX Lakes RE/MAX Lakes, located at 402 S Main St in North Webster, has recognized five associates for their sales achievements in 2014. RE/MAX associates were recognized at the RE/MAX Integra Midwest regional awards celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. The following RE/MAX Lakes associates were recognized: Judy …read more.

By WAWASEE BOAT COMPANY STAFF Wawasee Boat Company is excited to announce a milestone award that has been presented to John Cripe, who was the founder and long-time owner of JC Pontoons. Cripe has been inducted into the Pontoon and Deck Boat Magazine’s Hall of Fame. Cripe passed away in 1999. Wawasee Boat Company has …read more.

By DENISE RODRIGUEZ NIPSCO External Communications With winter coming to a close, NIPSCO wants to remind customers that bill payment assistance programs are still available after the state’s winter moratorium ends Sunday, March 15. Under the state’s moratorium Indiana utilities—including NIPSCO—do not disconnect service to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program customers who are behind …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, Work One More than 30 employers from northern Indiana are planning to participate in an upcoming employers job fair, hosted by WorkOne in Goshen. This event is slated to run between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Old Bag Factory, located at 1100 N. Chicago Ave., …read more.

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann has released the 2014 performance results for the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE), its 10 Small Business Development Centers (ISBDC) and the Procurement and Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) located throughout the Hoosier state. In June 2013, the State established OSBE as a stand-alone agency within the Office of …read more.

Officials from St. Joseph Hospital announced today that a renovation of its catheterization laboratory and support areas is underway. The 1,964 sq.-ft. renovation includes the second of three labs to be updated in the past five years. The $2.1 million project will improve workflow efficiency and allow for upgraded equipment in the suite. “St. Joe’s …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will facilitate a hiring event with Elwood Staffing at the Warsaw Community Career Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27. The event will be held at the Community Career Center located at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. They will be seeking individuals to fill a variety of …read more.

Area plastic surgeon, Dr. Ronald K. Downs, F.A.C.S., announced that he will begin seeing patients at IU Health Goshen The Retreat Women’s Health Center starting Monday, March 16, focusing on breast reconstruction and hand surgery. Dr. Downs, president and founder of The Center, P.C., completed his plastic surgery training at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical …read more.

On Friday, March 13, Oldies 98.3 FM becomes Oldies 101.1 FM, WIOE. It is with great anticipation that Oldies 101.1 FM looks forward to serving its listeners, friends and sponsors, with the greatest oldies music, Warsaw Tiger reminders, news and sports as WIOE has the past 12 years. Appreciation is expressed to everyone who has …read more.

By KASSI ROWLAND Director of Administration, Tom Farms With the warmer weather of spring comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – planting season. As farmers head to the fields to plant, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution …read more.

Vera Bradley Inc. has announced plans to close it’s factory in New Haven, affecting approximately 250 workers. The handbag, luggage and accessories maker announced Tuesday, March 10, that it will close the factory May 9 unless business conditions require swifter action. CEO Robert Wallstrom stated in a news release that part of the reason for …read more.

Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations, creating 52 new jobs in northeast Indiana. “Indiana is a state of builders,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Companies like American Sealants and Ward Corporation help keep water flowing into our homes and build the products that fuel our engines. They …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) announced today that it has agreed to sell $7.65 billion of senior notes in an underwritten public offering through Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as joint book-running managers. The offering consists of the …read more.

AlignLife, formerly known as Day Chiropractic, will host an open house  from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at its newly remodeled location at 118 W. Market St., Warsaw. Games and prizes will be offered during the event. A coloring contest for kids under the age of 6 will be held to win …read more.

By PAT BOTTS President And Chief Operating Office, Mutual Bank To honor the 125th Anniversary of MutualBank, the MutualBank Charitable Foundation is donating a combined total of $125,000 to 10 Indiana community foundations. The receiving community foundations include: Allen, Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Hamilton, Kosciusko, Montgomery, Randolph, St. Joseph and Wabash counties. In Kosciusko County, Mutual …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Suzie Light is celebrating 20 years as executive director of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Light has accomplished much in her 20 years in that position. “Twenty years ago, the Foundation Board of Directors was looking for a leader,” said Board President, Jerry Yeager. “…someone with …read more.

Since November 2014, business, philanthropic, academic and government leaders from Indiana cities across Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall and Kosciusko counties have been working collectively to identify a short list of bold economic development projects that will help transform the economy of the entire four-county region. Today, the group announced it’s name as Regional Cities of …read more.

By ADAM TALBOT Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign is sounding the alarm on a bill under consideration in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 101, now before a committee in the state House of Representatives, is part of a wave of anti-LGBT legislation (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) emerging across the country that threatens to undermine …read more.

By MIKE BANAS Communications Manager, NiSource NiSource Inc., NIPSCO’s parent company, has been designated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the fourth consecutive year. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes those organizations that have had a material impact on the way business is conducted by fostering a …read more.

A new, first time event is coming from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the former Leisure Pool location 110 E. Main St., uptown Syracuse. Sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs Association of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, it will feature ideas, art and libations and is called The Brew Tank. Beer sampling …read more.

A small satellite designed and built by a Grant County company with Taylor University ties is in low-earth orbit following its release Tuesday evening from the International Space Station. The Globalstar Experiment and Risk Reduction Satellite (GEARRS) was developed by Grant County-based NearSpace Launch, Inc. (NSL) and funded by the Air Force to demonstrate near …read more.

WorkOne teams with Spherion to hold a hiring event on behalf of Utilimaster, which is seeking to fill more than 75 openings. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at WorkOne Elkhart County, 430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516. A goal of the event is to hire more than 75 …read more.

The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership has released the region’s first-ever, prioritized list of regional interstate projects, marking the first time the region has developed a prioritized list of transportation projects. Regional leaders will use the list to lobby for infrastructure funding at the state level. In all, 13 projects are included on the list, which …read more.

One of my favorite movies is “Braveheart.” Mel Gibson portrays William Wallace, the Scottish freedom fighter around the time of the 1300’s. I fully realize that as in all movies there is dramatic license. There is a scene that is quite stirring and definitely has a lesson for anyone fighting for freedom, freedom to pursue …read more.

Pictured from left to right, in the front row are: Jen Pyle, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce; Christy and Bill Cuban, patrons; Jan Orban, Brian Peterson Group; Tina Goon, Kosciusko Chamber ambassador; Amy Rosswurm, Heartline Pregnancy Center; Lisa Bentele and Tom Bentele, The Jerky Shop owners; Brooke Hamstra, Thorne Insurance; Michelle LeDrew, Glam; Joseph Lutes, MudLOVE; …read more.

Kosciusko REMC manager of engineering and operations Kurt Carver has completed an intensive program in electric utility management with the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program is a series of workshops offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin. The program guides …read more.

By NANNETTE DEGAETANO Realtor/Broker, Coldwell Banker Sally Bailey, Leesburg, a broker with Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber in Warsaw, has earned membership in the company’s International President’s Premier. This award represents the top one percent of all sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system qualified for this distinguished award. Coldwell Banker sales associates are …read more.

By JULIA WICKARD State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Indiana I have an update for you as you prepare to make your one-time election decision about ARC PLC safety-net programs. These important decisions need to be made by Tuesday, March 31. That includes landowner decisions on whether to update yields and or reallocate base …read more.

Kozon Plumbing & Heating is more than just coworkers, it is family and friends. Even after one of the team members may pursue different forms of employment, Kozon can hope the team member will retain the skills and knowledge gained while working for Kozon. In 2004, Matt Suddon began working for the Kozon crew as …read more.

This Friday and Saturday, approximately 850 female collegiate students and professionals will gather at the University of Notre Dame for the 2015 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Region H Conference, highlighting women engineers’ unique place and voice within the engineering industry and bringing a significant economic impact to the area. Hosted by the Notre Dame …read more.

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) recently announced improved sales and net income from continuing operations for the second quarter ended January 31, 2015, compared with the weaker results reported a year ago, which were adversely affected by the harsh winter conditions in early 2014. Sales from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 …read more.

Milford area business leader Daniel F. Brown, president of Phend & Brown, Inc. continues his leadership role with the Indiana Construction Association, the state’s leading construction trade association, in 2015. The other board members serving with Brown are from contracting companies based in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Columbus, Kokomo and Boggstown. ICA’s core purpose is …read more.