Warsaw-based Biomet Inc. will be back on the public markets later this year. The Indianapolis Business Journal reports today that the group of private equity funds that acquired Biomet in June 2007, has filed to take the company back onto the public markets. The plan is to sell $100 million in stock later this year. Biomet …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lakeland Art Gallery & Boutique, 107 N. First St., Pierceton. Every month the Lakeland Art Gallery & Boutique will be featuring a new artist, theme or event. Kelly Shoemaker is the artist this month. Stop in from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month of March is Lakeland Christian Academy. Lakeland Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit, Christian academy for grades 7-12. The school will host an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, for those interested in attending Lakeland. For more information, visit …read more.

On Saturday, Tippe Downs welcomed the public during an open house event. The senior living residential development allowed the public to see their first glimpses of the clubhouse, complete with a heated pool, billiards, ping pong, shuffle board and gym, as well as several of the housing options available to seniors. Phase I of Tippe …read more.

Innovation is the theme for state and regional health care leaders who will speak at the 2014 Health Care Summit hosted by Manchester University on Friday, March 21. The health care industry always has been on the leading edge of innovation. Today, amid a technological boom, surgical and pharmaceutical advances, and improvements in systems, processes …read more.

Total employment in Kosciusko County, as of the end of 2013, was up with 2,683 more people employed in the county than in 2012. At a 7.4 percent increase in employed people, Kosciusko County had the highest percentage in North Central and Northeast Indiana. Only Allen County had a higher gross number at 5,500, and …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO The results we get in our …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College has named 11 of its campus presidents positions, including the Warsaw campus. These announcements come on the heels of the college’s recent restructuring of its statewide system resulting in the consolidation of administrative functions and regional operations. All 11 of the campus presidents hold current positions with the college, most serving …read more.

Biomet, Inc. announced today that its parent company, LVB Acquisition, Inc., has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. In connection with the offering, LVB Acquisition, Inc. intends to change its name to Biomet Group, Inc. The number of shares to be …read more.

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Doug O’Brien announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $60 million in payments to 195 producers to support the production of advanced biofuel. Louis Dreyfus Agricultural Industries is one of the recipients. “These payments represent the Obama Administration’s commitment to support an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy and to help create …read more.

Bobcat of Warsaw will have products on display at the 2014 Home and Outdoor Show, organized by the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties. They will have products from Bobcat, Exmark, Simplicity, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, and Echo for you to see and look at. The show is located 3114 East U.S. 30, location of …read more.

A national publication’s annual list of the world’s billionaires again includes four from Indiana. Forbes says Cook Group Inc. Co-Founder Gayle Cook’s net worth increased since last March. Herb Simon, Dean White and Jim Irsay all dropped in the ranking. Cook founded Bloomington-based Cook Medical Group with her late-husband Bill. She places 240th in the world with …read more.

Parkview Health recently introduced several structural changes focused on helping to improve the health and well-being of northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Sue Ehinger, serving as president of Parkview Regional Medical Center and Parkview Hospital Randallia from 2012 until January of 2014, has recently transitioned into the newly created role of chief experience officer. In …read more.

Cardinal Services is hosting an open house event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 504 North Bay Drive, Warsaw. The public is invited to come enjoy cake and punch, and get a look at what Cardinal is all about. Tours of the main building will be given and will feature staff …read more.

Susan Littlefield, left, account executive with The Papers Inc. presented a rebate check to the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards dinner Monday. NW Chamber President Sue Ward, center, accepted with Martha Stoelting, North Webster reporter for The Papers and chamber board member, looking on. A percentage of the advertising dollars …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. – Sites Medical LLC, a medical device company serving the orthopedic industry, announced plans today to expand its operations and create up to 45 new jobs by 2017. “The motor of the medical device industry is centered in northeast Indiana,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Top graduates …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce had their monthly Member Pop-In at Trine University, located at 907 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. Trine University offers day, evening, and online classes for associate, bachelors, and master’s degrees. Call 574-377-9278 or visit www.trine.edu for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Hoosiers filed more than 15,400 complaints with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office last year and auto-related gripes topped the list once again. Attorney General Greg Zoeller said complaints against retail stores and home contractors were among the fastest-growing categories and landed in the number two and three spots respectively. The newly released …read more.

It was 1964 when Cardinal Services opened its new sheltered workshop, CCI. The factory setting gave people with intellectual disabilities something they never had before: a paying job. Through the years, the emphasis has moved from the shelter aspect and more to the manufacturing business. “Our employees do great work,” stated general manager Jay Tate. …read more.

The board of directors of the Indiana High Speed Rail Association recently voted to change the name of the organization. Depending on approval from the state of Indiana, the group will soon become known as the Indiana Passenger Rail Alliance. The board members see the name change as supportive of the ongoing effort to promote …read more.

A groundbreaking for the expansion of OMCO will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the facility’s manufacturing plant, 1 Arnolt Dr., Pierceton. OMCO is constructing a new building addition of approximately 50,000 square feet. The expansion will nearly double its current capacity. The project also includes new manufacturing equipment for a total capital investment …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library announces the appointment of Debbie Conner as Youth Services Clerk. In her new position, Conner is responsible for checking out and shelving books and materials, assisting with programs, helping patrons and other assigned duties in the Youth Services Department. A Syracuse native, Conner is recently retired from the banking …read more.

Elkhart-based CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) announced today that it intends to consolidate its Canadian operation in Streetsville, Ontario, into other existing CTS facilities. The consolidation process is expected to be completed in the first half 2015. Operations at the Canadian facility will be transferred to CTS’ facilities in Mexico and China. The decision to consolidate the …read more.

MassDevice.com has reported that Medtronic is receiving over $1 million in repayments from a New Zealand doctor after forensics revealed the surgeon faked invoices to avoid debt. A New Zealand judge ordered surgeon Gregory Dale Finch to pay overdue invoices after ruling the doctor forged documents in order to dodge his debt. Finch attempted to …read more.

Cardinal Services honored 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 year employees at their annual recognition banquet held on Feb. 21, at Grace College’s Russell Center. Combined together, this year’s honorees have 525 years of commitment to Cardinal and the people they have served through the years. Two employees, Direct Support Professional Barb Knox and Corporate …read more.

Cardinal Services is proud to announce that CCI Manufacturing — the manufacturing arm of Cardinal Services Inc. — has attained ISO 9001:2008 Certification on its Quality Management System. In meeting the rigorous standards for certification, CCI is assuring business customers that they can depend on CCI products and services to meet their requirements for high …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is pleased to announce the first members chosen as February Associate Member and February Builder Member. Jon Goon, Lake Area Promotional Specialties is the February Associate Member. Jon owns and operates Lake Area Promotional Specialties, a company specializing in promotional and marketing materials for businesses, groups and individuals. Jeff …read more.

Brett Wynne, independent sales representative for Newton Manufacturing Co. in North Manchester, recently held a Twitter contest and awarded a Kindle Fire HD to one lucky winner. Abigail Chapman of Beacon Credit Union in Wabash won the grand prize for Wynne’s contest, which was based on a number of “follows” and “retweets” during a two …read more.

Rabb Water Systems will be at all upcoming home and garden shows in our area.  Visit them and check out Kinetico’s new Premier dual tank, high efficient system or the Essential series single tank non-electric softener. This new single tank system, called the Essential line, is revolutionary to the water treatment industry. Kinetico flipped the …read more.

MJCarey Consulting LLC is initiating the Mental Health First Aid program in Kosciusko County and surrounding counties. Marsha J. Carey will train teachers, paraprofessionals and other school staff, college students, nonprofit and public staff members who work with families and children, and members of the public to improve mental health literacy – helping them identify, …read more.

By David Rosell Financial Expert Author of Failure is NOT an Option Most people don’t know that 80 percent of mountain-climbing accidents don’t occur on the way to the summit. Although arriving at the top of the mountain is considered by many mountaineers to be one of life’s greatest accomplishments, I can tell you firsthand …read more.

Greeks Pizzeria is under new ownership. Located downtown Warsaw at 101 E. Center St. Check out the completely remodeled interior with new TV’s and arcade games. Established in 1969, Greeks Pizzeria currently has 14 locations across Indiana. Owners Josh, Charlie and Chris operate in Noblesville, Carmel, outlets in Klipsch Music Center in Indianapolis and now …read more.

A strategic, collaborative leader with deep experience in pharmacy education is the next dean of Manchester University’s College of Pharmacy. Raylene Rospond, deputy provost of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, will join Manchester University as vice president and dean on June 30. Rospond succeeds Dean Dave McFadden, who assumes the presidency of the university …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO Does this sound like you? On …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Cardinal Center Community Relations Manager In its 60th year of existence, Cardinal Services is a mainstay of the Warsaw community. Serving nearly 4,000 men, women and children every year, it employs close to 500 people, and is a $19.5 million not-for-profit company. Yet, beyond knowing that Cardinal works with people who have …read more.

Seasons HomeCare has been recognized with the Best of Home Care award from Home Care Pulse. Awarded to only the top ranking home care providers, based on client and employee satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, Seasons HomeCare has been ranked for the 5th year in a row as one of the select few …read more.

Junior Achievement board members received an award from the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce for Nonprofit Agency of the Year. Junior Achievement provides programs and funding for more than 1,700 students in the Wawasee Community School Corp. making economic education possible for local students.

Mark Dobson, president and CEO of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, recently received recognition as the Indiana Chamber Executive of the Year by his statewide peer network. The Indiana Chamber Executives Association selected Dobson as this year’s honoree based on his proven community leadership, successes in organizational development and innovation with programming. “Mark is a great …read more.

Undergraduate tuition at the University of Notre Dame will increase 3.8 percent for the 2014-15 academic year to $46,237. The rate of increase matches that of the previous three years, which was the lowest since 1960. With average room and board rates of $13,224, total student charges will be $59,461. In a letter to parents …read more.

The Garza Law Office is pleased to announce that Antony Garza has completed the 40-hour Family Mediation Training presented at the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum facility in Indianapolis. Mediation is a process in which an impartial and neutral third party helps the participants to identify the issues in dispute and work toward reaching agreement, …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced an expansion of production capacity for its motorhomes through an agreement to purchase a 220,000-square-foot facility located in Elkhart, which was formerly used to produce Monaco towable recreational vehicles. The additional production capacity will be used to meet continued strong demand for products produced by the Company’s Thor …read more.

As a way to share information on current topics relevant to the church, DJ Construction invites church leaders involved with children’s ministries to a spring “lunch and learn” event. From 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. March 25, at the DJ Construction corporate offices, Reagan Hillier, founder and president of Worlds of Wow in Texas, will …read more.

Grace College’s dean of Online Education, Tim Ziebarth, has been selected to present at the annual Association of Christian Distance Education Conference this March. ACCESS embraces a wide community through Christian distance education, encouraging others to come together through the association to expand their reach as a vital part of Christian and theological distance education. …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO A couple of weeks ago I …read more.

Indiana University trustees have approved on-campus room and board rates for the 2014-15 academic year. At IU Bloomington, where about 12,240 students live in residence halls and apartment housing, the cost of the most commonly requested room and board package, currently $9,149, will increase by 3.76 percent, or $344. This package includes an air-conditioned, double-occupancy …read more.

A $2.5 million gift from international entrepreneur and 1968 business graduate Mike Jarvis and his wife Sandy will help underwrite Manchester University’s $9 million Academic Center, announced President Jo Young Switzer. “Manchester planted the seeds for my growth and success,” said Jarvis, of Franklin, Ind. “We want to help continue that environment for future students. …read more.

MutualBank announces a new partnership for Merchant Services with Security Card Services. Merchant Services include check and card readers, point-of-sale, contactless and wireless terminals. These solutions will ensure our business customers can handle any payment method their customers throw at them. Through this partnership, the bank is able to offer each merchant and business customer …read more.

Tower Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:TOFC) announced on Feb. 7, that at a special meeting of shareholders, shareholders of the company approved a merger of Tower Bank with and into Evansville-based Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq:ONB). On Sept. 10, 2013, Old National Bancorp announced an agreement to acquire Tower Financial Corporation, the holding company for Tower Bank & …read more.

Spangle Fasteners was opened in 1974 based out of Fort Wayne and recently opened a store front in Warsaw. What started as a fastener supplier has expanded its product offerings to be a full line industrial supplier servicing the construction, MRO and OEM needs. Spangle Fasteners changed ownership in 2008 and since then has seen …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), announced today that the bank has been included in Bank Director Magazine’s “Nifty 50” list of high performing banks for the third consecutive year. The Nifty Fifty is compiled by Bank Director and Sandler O’Neill + Partners to rank “the top 50 best …read more.

Shiloh Industries, headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, announced it had acquired the Contech Casting plant and operations in Pierceton and Auburn and will be bringing new jobs to Kosciusko County. The company, according to Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., will invest $3.3 million in facility renovations and new manufacturing equipment in Pierceton. Plant manager Randy Kinsey …read more.

We Inspire Support Empower Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and support of the professional career interests of women, successfully launched its mentoring program. Over 40 individuals converged at Champagne Jam @ 2517 the evening of Jan. 30 for the inaugural event. Utilizing group events and personalized mentoring, the WISE program is designed …read more.

Nearly 125 workers are affected by a Florida company’s decision to close a plant in Elkhart. According to Fox 28 in South Bend, employees were “blindsided” Monday when Monaco Towable RV closed without notice. It is owned by Florida-based Allied Specialty Vehicles, which says it has decided to exit the RV Towable Market. Employees will …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO Over the last couple of months …read more.

Biomet Inc. has announced that it has reached a settlement in MDL 2391. The lawsuit was filed in response to the complaints related to the company’s M2-a Magnum hip replacement. The case was heard in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Robert L. Miller Jr. approved the …read more.

McKee Mortuary announces that Kelly McKee will continue her 25-year commitment to funeral service. Serving the community with Kelly is licensed funeral director David Nordmann, licensed pre-need counselor Candie Petrie and Kelly’s daughters, Abby and Mattie. The support staff of Scott Lewis, Carl Petrie and Chris Walters add their years of funeral experience. McKee Mortuary’s …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College’s State Board of Trustees has announced an additional regional structural change. The North Central district (Elkhart, South Bend and Warsaw) is among those that will see regional structural changes. The State Board of Trustees asked college leadership to take steps to combine the Bloomington and Southwest (Evansville and Tell City) regions into …read more.

The first phase of the long-discussed West Lake Corridor rail expansion project took a significant step forward this week by the board of directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority. The board committed $8 million a year in RDA funds to match local funds generated for construction of the line. The $8 million annual …read more.

Milford business leader Daniel F. Brown, president of Phend & Brown Inc., will help to steer the Indiana Construction Association, the state’s largest and oldest construction trade association, in 2014. ICA’s core purpose is to enhance the image, well-being, economic stability and political strength of the Indiana construction industry for the success of its members. …read more.

Join We Inspire Support Empower Inc. for an evening of professional development and networking. The Build Your Brand for Personal and Professional Development event features Mandy Wee, an orthopaedic medical device marketer whose passion is seeing professionals grow in their understanding of how to leverage their unique talents – their brand – to more greatly …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an Executive Summary From “The Personal Property Tax In Indiana: Its Reduction Or Elimination Is No Simple Task.” To see the full report, click HERE.) It could be said the Indiana General Assembly has been working to eliminate the business personal property tax since 1966, the year Hoosiers approved a …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN) and Lake City Bank announced today that they have promoted Kristin Pruitt, the company’s general counsel, to executive vice president. Pruitt, who joined Lake City Bank in 2008, oversees risk management, compliance, corporate governance, legal affairs and people development. She is a member of the bank’s Management Committee, and serves as Board …read more.

Trupointe Cooperative has announced its team of agricultural professionals who are ready to serve Indiana customers from its new location in Milford. An April opening is slated. Leading the sale of agronomy products and services will be Jim Wolf of Noblesville. As regional sales director, he will manage the team to ensure the needs of …read more.

Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, is coming to Chicago this weekend as an exhibitor at the Chicago Motorcycle Show, held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Feb. 7-9. Zero Motorcycles will feature the Zero S, an industry leader with a 171 miles range on a single charge with a …read more.

The February Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month is Automotive Unlimited Body Shop located at 101 Plum Street, Leesburg. Bob Barth began the business 40 years ago this year and his son Eric Barth works along side of Bob.  Automotive Unlimited Body Shop offers services such as custom restoration, insurance collision repair, …read more.

Visiting Angels, one of the nation’s fastest growing providers of personal living assistance services for seniors, has opened a new franchise to serve the communities of Elkhart and Kosciusko counties and the surrounding region. The new franchise, owned and operated by Kelly Linhart, a long-time Michiana resident, provides non-medical homecare for disabled adults and seniors …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO ‘I have seen the enemy and …read more.

Orthopedic rivals Zimmer Holdings and Stryker Corp. are once again engaged in a legal battle.Zimmer filed a lawsuit in South Bend’s Northern District of U.S. District Court accusing its rival of using a “Trojan horse” scheme to lure away sales reps and accounts in its Texas market. The suit also names Zimmer sales rep Cory …read more.

PolyOne Corp. has begun terminating employees today under its plan to close the Warsaw plant at 3454 N. Detroit St. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter sent to the Department of Workforce Development last July, the Avon Lake, Ohio-based company announced its plan to close the local plant and lay off 110 …read more.

The state released labor data this week and officials at Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation used the information for a comparison as to how Kosciusko County is faring. Comparing local numbers with those of seven neighboring counties, KEDCo President George Roberston said, ” It indicates that a trained worker pipeline, which is one of KEDCo’s priorities, is …read more.

A local group is undertaking a major fundraising effort for construction of an approximately $2 million new and expanded tennis facility in Plymouth’s Centennial Park. This week, the Plymouth City Council made a leading investment in the project with the commitment of $750,000 in funding. Three years ago, a committee of the Plymouth Tennis Club, …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College President Thomas J. Snyder testified at the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding the impact of the Affordable Care Act’s  employer mandate, which defines full-time employment as 30 hours per week for the purposes of applying the employer mandate. Ivy Tech is among those opposed to the plan. Sen. Joe …read more.

Washington Monthly recently listed Grace College & Seminary as No. 11 in “Best Bang for the Buck,” an exclusive list of the colleges in America that do the best job of helping non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. Colleges included on the list must meet four criteria: first, at least 20 percent of …read more.

Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.4 percent to 6.9 percent in December and is now at the lowest point since October 2008 (6.8 percent). The rate of unemployment in Indiana remains below all neighboring states. One of the major factors in Indiana’s unemployment rate decline is the number of individuals returning to the labor …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record high net income of $38.8 million for 2013. Net income increased 10 percent from $35.4 million for 2012. Diluted net income per common share increased 8 percent to $2.33 for 2013 versus $2.15 for 2012. This per share performance also represents a …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO I just read an article about …read more.

Brad Skiles, founder and owner of Center Street Partners in Warsaw, recently completed the course, Economics of Obamacare. Offered through the Mises Academy, the four-week class attracted 169 students and included participants from 14 foreign countries. The interactive Internet class was taught by Robert Murphy, Ph.D, a senior fellow in business and economics studies at …read more.

Click for VIDEO North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and their customers and clients to the 2014 Kosciusko County Kids Business Fair. This unique event is being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the North Webster Community Center. Kids from across the county will be showcasing …read more.

Express Employment Professionals, located at 2612 Sheldon St. in Warsaw, recently hosted an open house event. The business celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. Express is a local, veteran-owned and operated Human Resources Services Company. Its mission is to help individuals, families and the community by putting people to …read more.

Sarah Hill, laser technician at the Vein Institute and Medi Spa in Warsaw, successfully completed advanced training on Cutera’s truSculptT. Cutera offers the most advanced and versatile cosmetic lasers available. The truSculpt deeply heats the subcutaneous tissue to permanently treat fat and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The truSculpt system is a noninvasive technology designed …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Nest on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Nest is Warsaw’s newest furniture and design center located conveniently on U.S. 30. Nest offers furniture, window treatments, blinds, rugs, lamps and unique accessories to complete any room in your home. Get inspired by the showroom or have …read more.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy Tippecanoe Valley Students visited the Subway in Mentone recently to learn about what it takes to own a franchise. Area manager Ruth Krider spoke about how a Subway should be managed and the steps it takes to become a Subway owner. To learn more about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, visit wkchamber.com …read more.

Lake City Bank announced today that it has opened its second office in the Indianapolis market, at SR 37 and 131st Street in Fishers. The bank will celebrate with a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, Jan. 23. “Our commitment to the Indianapolis market continues to grow,” Michael Kubacki, chairman and chief executive officer, commented. “We opened …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO By the time many of you …read more.

Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc. was recently given a donation from Beacon Credit Union of Rochester. The donation was given toward Heartline and North Central Indiana Right to Life’s ICU Mobile Project. ICU Mobile is a mobile pregnancy center that will go to Fulton, Whitley and Kosciusko counties. More information can be found at www.nci4life.org.

Passenger traffic at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) increased five percent in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth for the airport. Passenger enplanements, or the number of people boarding flights at FWA, were 298,661 last year, compared to 284,465 in 2012. Total traffic for the airport, which includes passengers arriving to and departing …read more.

Visit Indy announced the National Rifle Association has chosen Indianapolis for its 2014 national convention. The April 25-27 convention, pegged to be the largest convention in the state’s history, is expected to bring 77,000 visitors and have an economic impact of $55 million. According to Visit Indy’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications Chris Gahl, …read more.

ICONACY Orthopedic Implants announces FDA 510(k) clearance to market the I- Hip GT Femoral Stem System. This marks ICONACY’s third product clearance in 16 months. The GT system was developed to give greater flexibility for matching patients varying vertical and horizontal offsets in addition to creating multiple options for incremental changes to both with any …read more.

Warsaw-based Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZMH) has eliminated the position of president for Zimmer Reconstructive. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company attributes the decision to “certain organizational and personnel changes.” Jeffery McCaulley, who had been serving in the position, left the company last week. The company says terms of …read more.

Financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked fourth on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For 2014” list. This is the 15th appearance on the prestigious list, according to Jason Ellis, a financial advisor in Warsaw. The firm was the highest-ranking financial-services firm on the list. Edward Jones’ 15 FORTUNE rankings also include top 10 finishes …read more.

Lake City Bank has announced that Everett Nifong, vice president and Commercial Lending officer, was named the 2013 James B. Swackhamer Indiana Outstanding Agri-Banker by the Indiana Bankers Association. The award, which was established in 1983, recognizes involvement in banking and community activities and contributions to agri-business banking at local, state and national levels. Nifong …read more.

A new chocolate bar line by Endangered Species Chocolate is hitting grocery shelves this week and it’s the country’s first crème-filled chocolate bar that’s made with all natural and dairy-free ingredients. Endangered Species Chocolate is introducing crème-filled bars at more than 1,500 Kroger stores across the country. The Indianapolis-based chocolate company’s newest 72 percent dark …read more.

AM General purchased Michigan-based The Vehicle Production Group last year. The company owned the MV-1, which is a wheel-chair accessible vehicle assembled by AM General. Many AM General workers have been on a “production pause” since 2012. Company spokesman Jeff Adams told The South Bend Tribune that workers would be called back when foreign military …read more.

Due to the continuous growth, Elkhart-based MOR/ryde International Inc. is holding a hiring event Tuesday in Elkhart County. The manufacturer currently employs around 500 people and is looking to add more than 30 engineering, management and production positions. The job fair is being held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 14 at 23208 Cooper …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO (This is the second of a …read more.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame and Loyola University Chicago are joining forces in a multidisciplinary cancer research collaboration. The goal of the alliance is to provide direct support for revolutionary new cancer research, with the ultimate objective of making cancer a more manageable, and potentially curable, disease. “This will enable world-class …read more.

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Wolfpack Chassis, a manufacturer and developer of chassis and chassis related components for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, and specialty chassis markets, has announced the completion of a $625,000 round of financing with participation by Elevate Ventures. The company has now raised over $1.4 million in capital since its inception, roughly $230,000 …read more.

SkyWest Airlines is pleased to begin operating an additional roundtrip flight from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O’Hare on April 1, 2014. With this new mid-day option, FWA passengers will have their choice of four, daily roundtrip flights to access United’s global network through Chicago. “This additional flight means more choices and more convenience …read more.

Leaders at Steel Dynamics Inc. and Princeton Theological Seminary have joined the Board of Trustees of Manchester University, effective Jan. 1: John W. Gilmore, class of ’74 and senior vice president and COO for Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey will be joining the board along with Richard P. Teets Jr., co-founder and executive vice president …read more.

Several universities in the state have received high marks from a national publication for online programs. In the annual rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Indiana University Bloomington placed first among the “Best Online Business Graduate Programs” and IPFW was eighth in the category of “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.” The publication considered factors including …read more.