Trine University is pleased to announce that the school will be offering their first-ever doctorate program. The school will be hiring a new dean and program director to head the endeavor. The new School of Health Sciences, Trine’s sixth school, will initially offer the university’s doctor of physical therapy program. However, Trine is considering other …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation, announced today that the bank has been included on the “Bank Director” magazine “Nifty 50″ list of high performing banks for the second consecutive year. The list is compiled by “Bank Director” and Sandler O’Neill + Partners to rank the top 50 best users of capital …read more.

Local entrepreneur, speaker and coach, Don Roulo, will lead the “48 Days To The Work You Love” workshop at IPFW University – Warsaw Campus. Roulo’s workshop will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 28 – April 4. The workshop provides a step-by-step process for creating a “Life Plan” and translating that …read more.

Despite a season of drought and poor harvest, Indiana’s farmland owners will pay higher property taxes in 2014. According to Purdue Extension agricultural economist Larry DeBoer, the higher tax rate comes on the heels of an increase in the base rate for assessed land value. The base rate, which is the starting point for calculating …read more.

In striving to provide more adult learners throughout the state with a high school credential, Ivy Tech Community College is partnering with GED Testing Service to offer the GED test on computer at 22 of its locations statewide. Registration and scheduling is currently available to candidates. The GED credential will be awarded through the Indiana …read more.

RE/MAX of Indiana is pleased to announce that RE/MAX Lakes Realtors, North Webster, is now under new ownership. The husband and wife team of Mark and Teri Skibowski purchased the franchise from Greg White and Lynn Kerber earlier this month. Located in North Webster, RE/MAX Lakes Realtors has served Kosciusko County real estate clients since …read more.

  The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce recently held a Chamber Pop-In at Comcast Business Services, 919 E. Winona Ave., in Warsaw. The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors offer a program to select a member each month to “Pop-In” with a visit. The idea is to show our members we appreciate them by …read more.

  A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of new the business Wicks & Sticks, was recently held at the location, 122 First St., Pierceton. Wicks & Sticks offers a variety of products like tea-light warmers, candle warmers and crocks, room sprays, diffusers, potpourri, T-shirts and more. Pictured in the photo, from left, are Becky …read more.

For Stefanie Shafer, the Kosciusko Community YMCA’s before and after school program and its focus on nurturing the potential of her nephew, Logan, has been a life-saver. Because Logan’s parents are currently without a secure home for him, she raises him through the week. Kids’ Club provides some of the consistency Logan, as an autistic …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of two new service team members. Elle Turley has joined the firm as Executive Assistant to CEO Jerry Yeager, and Jessica Rusnock will serve as a Financial Paraplanner. Elle has over 10 years of professional business experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications and marketing …read more.

Fourth-quarter profit fell 2 percent at Zimmer Holdings Inc. due to large accounting charges, but still beat estimates of Wall Street analysts. And the Warsaw-based maker of orthopedic implants predicted revenue and profit will pick up steam in 2013. Zimmer earned $152.8 million, or 88 cents per share, in the quarter. The company took a …read more.

Lake City Heat Treating is now a Boeing Approved Supplier for approved process sources D1-4426. The approved processes include Lake City Heat Treating’s quality system and heat treat of corrosion resistant steel. Lake City Heat Treating specializes in vacuum heat treating of stainless steels, cobalt and nickel alloys and vacuum heat treatable steels, with Cryogenic, …read more.

Brian Heiman has joined the Engineering & Operations Department at Kosciusko REMC, serving as a service technician. In his new position, he will assist KREMC line crews during outages, work in the field to build relationships with KREMC members, deploy AMI single phase and three phase meters, and read large power account meters. Brian, born …read more.

Ivy Tech Corporate College has announced that Tim Harris will be serving as the college’s Associate Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Harris will provide overall leadership for sales and marketing initiatives of Ivy Tech Corporate College with a specific focus on companies within Indiana in order to create training opportunities in key economic sectors. …read more.

Indiana is part of a national trend among trucking companies, which currently are finding it exceedingly difficult to hire qualified truck drivers. According to the Indiana Motor Truck Association’s Barry Miller, the state is facing a “very significant shortage” of more than 1,200 drivers. Miller states the trucking lifestyle is one of the biggest hurdles …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that some Indiana businesses have received a deceptive letter that may appear to come from the Business Services Division of her office. The letter should be ignored. It is an attempt to defraud Indiana business owners. The letter solicits a $125 annual fee and claims it will …read more.

Hall & Marose Agency Inc. and Silveus Insurance Partners LLC have announced a joint venture to provide Indiana’s local communities with auto, home and personal insurance; business insurance; life, health and benefits insurance. The new agency, Hall Marose Silveus LLC, is now located at 1021 Mariner Dr., Warsaw. The principals of both firms will remain …read more.

One year after hosting the Super Bowl, Indianapolis will again have connections to the event. Three companies based in the city will play major roles in the days leading up to Sunday’s game in New Orleans. MainGate Chief Executive Officer Dave Moroknek says running retail and merchandise locations in the National Football League’s partner hotels …read more.

  The Silver Lake location of Subway recently held a ribbon-cutting to officially welcome the restaurant to town. Subway is now located at 102 W. Main St. Pictured in the photo, from left, are Dee Anna Muraski, Grace College and Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber board member; Marcia Erickson, Zing Recruiting and chamber ambassador; Renea Salyer, chamber …read more.

SYM Financial is proud to announce that Rod Coleman and Seth Whicker have been named to Medical Economics’ 2012 list of Best Financial Advisers for Doctors. Appointment to the list is a prestigious honor based on several criteria: knowledge and experience; geography, fee arrangements, minimum portfolio requirements; and being in good standing with the SEC …read more.

Rising healthcare costs, changes in federal reimbursement, and increasing complexity of federal and state regulations can impact the operational health and well-being of Indiana hospitals and healthcare practices in rural Indiana. To combat this and help provide a level competitive healthcare playing field, the Indiana Rural Health Association will begin offering SuiteSTATS, a comprehensive enterprise-level …read more.

One year after Johnson & Johnson pulled 93,000 metal hip implants from the market, the company internally estimated that 37 percent of the devices would fail within 4.6 years, according to newly unsealed court records. J&J faces 10,000 lawsuits over its ASR hips, which it pulled in August 2010 after citing U.K. joint registry data …read more.

The state’s business and education sectors continue to cooperate in an effort to bridge the so-called skills gap. Ivy Tech Corporate College President Matt Bell says the school is dedicated to training and certifying hundreds of production employees. Fort Wayne Metals Director of Human Resources Dennis Rohrs says proper training is crucial, in obtaining a …read more.

Charles Schwab President and CEO Walt Bettinger visited the Winona Lake headquarters of SYM Financial Advisors on Friday. Bettinger spent time with the SYM owners to solicit feedback and ensure that Schwab is meeting the needs of SYM clients. Bettinger assumed the role of president and CEO in 2008 when founder, Charles R. Schwab, stepped …read more.

Indiana’s life sciences industry has a $50 billion total impact on the state’s economy, according to recently updated data gathered by the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and BioCrossroads, Indiana’s initiative for investment, development and advancement of the state’s signature life sciences strengths. Now with a workforce of …read more.

Pork producers could be on the verge of turning profits after suffering several months of losses caused by drought-decimated feed resources, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says. Widespread struggles began in the spring of 2012 and have continued into this winter. But with feed prices reaching their peak last summer, Hurt said there is …read more.

It is with deep regret that the Kosciusko REMC Board of Directors announce the resignation of President and CEO, Steve Rhodes. This is a story StaceyPageOnline.com first announced on Jan. 3. Since being selected as the President/CEO in January 2003, Rhodes has been instrumental in developing Kosciusko REMC’s role as a leader within the industry. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Justice Building on the following dates: Feb. 14, May 9, Aug. 8 and Nov. 14 and at such other times as shall be duly authorized by act of the Committee or its Chairman.  All interested …read more.

ITT Exelis has received a $25 million order to provide a wide range of communications equipment to an international customer. This Foreign Military Sales program contract was awarded by the U.S. Communications-Electronics Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. ITT Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense and information solutions company with strong positions in …read more.

An Indiana company’s germ-fighting technology is receiving national attention as the country deals with one of the worst flu outbreaks in years. Anderson-based Coeus Technology says it has a way to essentially “electrocute” viruses, bacteria and fungi. The company’s time in the national spotlight comes as it moves forward with plans for a manufacturing plant …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SIX: ZMH), today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market iASSIST Knee, the Personalized Guidance System for knee replacement procedures. iASSIST represents a revolutionary next step in surgical guidance, providing simple, intuitive and accurate intraoperative feedback and alignment validation to surgeons …read more.

Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced today that Indiana’s private sector employment grew by 8,300 jobs in December, further bolstering a remarkable year of job gains. The Hoosier State added nearly 54,000 jobs in 2012, the largest growth in a calendar year in over a decade. Private sector employment in Indiana is now at almost …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College had nearly 120,000 students enrolled for the first day of classes, which began on Monday. The 119,597 enrolled students is four percent more than enrollment counts on the first day last Spring. “I want to thank all of our chancellors across the state. They continue to focus on making college accessible …read more.

The Indiana Rail Road Company and the Canadian National Railway Company announced today an agreement on the construction of an intermodal terminal in Indianapolis and their plan to offer Indiana importers and exporters an all-rail option for containerized products moving to and from Asia. CN serves the Port of Vancouver, B.C., and the Port of …read more.

The Indiana State Bar Association will sponsor “Talk to a Lawyer Today,” a pro bono program to provide legal assistance to the underserved, as an annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, Jan. 21, the program is an opportunity for attorneys statewide to offer free legal consultations to members of the general …read more.

USA Swimming, in collaboration with the United States Olympic Committee, has announced the cities that have submitted official bids to host the 2016 Olympic Team Trials – Swimming. A total of six cities will be reviewed as the potential site for the biggest swimming event in the country that will select the 2016 U.S. Olympic …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity applauds Governor Mike Pence for his budget proposal which embraces fiscal responsibility and encourages economic growth. The Pence budget builds on the Daniels tradition of a state government that lives within its means and utilizes tax dollars wisely. “Governor Pence has presented a budget that will …read more.

Grace College is proud to announce that five of their teaching staff received doctorate degrees during the fall 2012 semester. Jeff Gill, Roger Stichter, Deb Musser, Cheryl Bremer and Terry White all finished their degrees while teaching for the college this fall. “Institutions like ours always have faculty members that are pursuing additional degrees, but …read more.

Jacob’s Ladder, a nonprofit Indiana First Steps Agency, will be opening its doors Wednesday, Jan. 16, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting is to take place at 1 p.m. and will be followed at 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. by an open house event at it’s newly remodeled location at …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce that it will be accepting funding requests for the July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, fiscal year beginning Monday, Jan. 14. Organizations with programs that wish to be considered must meet funding process guidelines. This includes the completion of a Request for Funding packet. …read more.

Indiana Governor-elect Mike Pence named additional appointments within his administration today. Victor Smith will join Pence’s Cabinet as Indiana Secretary of Commerce, where he will help lead the state’s domestic and international economic development agenda. Previously, Victor Smith advanced a 17-year career of operational and executive leadership positions, including general manager, vice president of sales, …read more.

FM Stone Commercial’s Brent Miller, SIOR, and Carl Tiedemann, SIOR, represented Utilimaster Corporation, a Spartan Motors company, in the sale of 13 industrial buildings totaling 510,350 square feet on its Wakarusa, Ind., campus. The company, which is moving to a new location in Bristol, Ind., sold 13 of the campus’ 14 buildings to Forest River. …read more.

Spartan Motors Inc. today announced the sale of the majority of its Wakarusa facility to Forest River Inc. This transaction was pursuant to Spartan’s announcement on Feb. 14, 2012, that it will relocate the Company’s Utilimaster operations to Bristol from Wakarusa. All terms of the transaction were in line with previously disclosed estimates. “The sale …read more.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced today that in 2012 it secured job commitments from 256 companies from across the country and around the world that project to create more than 27,600 new jobs, an increase from 19,080 in 2011 and more than any other year on record. “A better state economy starts with a …read more.

It was the Bostonian writer, inventor and politician Benjamin Franklin who said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This concept is especially true in the workplace. Smart Business, an online business publication, released an interview with the president of Clark-Theders Insurance company, Jonathan Theders, expressing how much employers believe workplace safety …read more.

A southern Indiana melon farm, under investigation as a possible source of a widespread salmonella outbreak, has responded to federal claims against it. The Princeton Daily Clarion reports a lawyer for Owensville-based Chamberlain Farms says “overwhelming evidence” indicates the farm’s packing operations are not to blame for the outbreak. Attorney Gary Zhao says the farm will not …read more.

Kosciusko County REMC President and CEO Steve Rhodes has announced his resignation as he has accepted a position with a larger co-op. Rhodes, who has served at KREMC since 2003, has taken a position in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., with Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Inc. KREMC Marketing Director Emily Cowan said Rhodes announced his resignation on Dec. …read more.

The president of Bloomington-based Cook Medical tells Inside INdiana, “Despite ‘considerable disappointment’ that the fiscal cliff deal did not include a delay in a new medical device tax, the company will continue efforts to lobby lawmakers and the public.” According to Kem Hawkins, the tax will cost Cook $20 million this year and slow down …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Article shared from E Magazine.) In 2009, the Car Allowance Rebates System, fondly known as the Cash for Clunkers program, was put into effect to take older, less efficient vehicles off the road and replace them with vehicles that get better gas mileage and release fewer tailpipe emissions. The program was mainly designed …read more.

CTB Inc. of Milford announced today that it has purchased the assets of Martin Industries, Corp. and its related subsidiaries including LeMar Industries Corp. LeMar, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a leading designer and manufacturer of all of the structures and equipment related to loading, unloading and moving grain through a grain storage facility …read more.

The Warsaw / Kosciusko County Chamber has announced Pizza Hut on North Detroit Street is its member of the month for January 2013. Pictured in the photo, from left, are Renea Salyer, member relations for Warsaw / Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce; Mark Dobson IOM, president and CEO of the Warsaw / Kosciusko County Chamber …read more.

The College Football Hall of Fame announced today that the final two days of operation, Dec. 29-30, will feature $2 admission for all guests and two for one on all gift shop purchases. All proceeds from admission and gift shop purchases for the final two days will be donated to the football programs at the …read more.

Rick Paczkowski, executive director of Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice announces the promotion of Angela Summers to associate director of Medication & Dental Assistance. Originally from Porter, Ind., Angie is a graduate from Grace College with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. After graduating from Grace in 2007, she and her husband decided to make …read more.

CTS Corporation today announced the acquisition of D&R Technology, a privately-held company with annual sales of approximately $50 million. D&R is a leading manufacturer of custom designed sensors, switches and electromechanical assemblies primarily serving the automotive light-vehicle market. CTS acquired D&R for a cash purchase price of approximately $63.5 million. Management expects the transaction to …read more.

Ball State economist Michael Hicks says it is no surprise that Indiana’s unemployment rate is holding at 8 percent for the second consecutive month because the state’s economy, like the nation’s, is “stuck in neutral.” The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state’s unemployment rate was 8 percent in November, unchanged from the previous …read more.

One thing is certain for corn farmers in 2013, and that is the importance of risk management amid extreme uncertainty in yields and revenues, Purdue agricultural economist Chris Hurt said. Three years of below-normal corn yields and ongoing drought in the western corn belt have the potential to drive corn prices to record highs in …read more.

Jayco Inc. has announced changes in its senior management team as part of a plan to strategically position the company “to take maximum advantage of emerging opportunities for long-term growth.” Wilbur Bontrager, who has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO for 19 years, has decided to relinquish the title of chief executive officer. …read more.

Indiana’s annual population growth rate declined for the sixth consecutive year in 2012, according to population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau and analyzed by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, which represents the state to the Census Bureau. Indiana added 20,981 residents, a 0.32 percent increase, …read more.

A new vacuum furnace is available from Lake City Heat Treating Corp., bringing the company’s vacuum heat treating line to six vacuum furnace models. This new furnace features the capabilities to achieve vacuums of 10^­-6 torr and process temperatures up to 2,400° F with a work load size up to 24” x 24” x 36”.  These …read more.

Warsaw Christian School would like to give a big thank you to six Kohl’s department store associates involved in a program called Associates In Action. They volunteered at the school to help set up for the Christmas program, clean the front office and work one on one with students in the kindergarten, third-grade and fifth-grade …read more.

Marshall County Economic Development Corporation’s Executive Director Jennifer Laurent has announced her resignation. Laurent joined the staff of MCEDC in February 2010 and was appointed as executive director in October, 2010 after serving as Interim Director for five months. She leaves the organization with a successful track record of major business expansion projects, the creation …read more.

Clippin’ Dolls Styling Salon, 530 E. Market St., in Warsaw, is a styling salon that gives a total rustic full-service experience. The experienced staff welcomes walk-ins, or calls for appointments at 574-267-5008. Pictured in the photo from left are Lori Bolyard, Beacon Credit Union and Chamber Ambassador; Charlie Smith, Warsaw City Council; Jim Mannan, PayProTec …read more.

Mancave Consignments is a retail consignment store that has recently opened in Warsaw. Owned and operated by James Hackworth and Kalee Tuggle, the store is located at 540 E. Market St. in Warsaw, right next to the Dollar General Store. Hours of operations are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to …read more.

  Elegant Home, sponsored by Keystone Designs, is proud to announce the opening of a new showroom offering a “one-stop-shop” concept to related businesses targeting affordable luxury items for the home. It is the business’ goal to introduce the consumer to as many home related businesses as possible and become a practical and affordable  source of …read more.

Trine University, Angola, has hit a high note by adding a major in music option for those earning a Bachelor of Science degree. The new four-year degree option is intended to provide students with a personalized learning environment and to foster experiences in the performance, understanding and appreciation of the discipline and art of music. …read more.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is promoting policies and practices aimed at increasing the number of Hoosiers who complete college on time and do so with minimal student debt. Indiana college students borrow more than $27,000 on average to finance a four-year degree, and the state’s student loan default rate has increased by 35 …read more.

Bloomberg is reporting today that Kroger Co. has joined in the bidding process to acquire the assets of now bankrupt Hostess Brands Inc. The Bloomberg report says about two dozen companies are currently bidding for the assets. Among those bidders are Walmart. Experts, according to the report, say the liquidation sale could fetch as much …read more.

Members of the healthcare team at the Warsaw Women’s Center recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $600 to help low income women access mammograms through the Good Samaritan Fund. The donation represented proceeds from the center’s sale of Hope bracelets. The Good Samaritan Fund is a component fund of the …read more.

The Rose Home is a place for women who are struggling with drug and alcohol problems. Currently, there are four women in the home, but the house can accommodate up to 10 women. It is a women’s residential recovery home located in Syracuse. “Our residents are women who are in recovery from drug and alcohol …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company today provided an update on the next steps planned for solanezumab, its Phase 3 monoclonal antibody being studied as a potential therapy for patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. Following discussions with regulators in the U.S., Europe and Canada, Lilly plans to conduct an additional Phase 3 study of solanezumab in patients …read more.

CTS Corporation in Elkhart announced on Tuesday that it has completed the sale and leaseback of its Singapore facility for proceeds in excess of the underlying book value. CTS received net cash proceeds of approximately $17.5 million. An estimated $10 million of the total $14.5 million pre-tax gain will be recognized in the fourth quarter …read more.

Governor Mitch Daniels and executives from nine companies, including one based in Elkhart, announced today new investments in Indiana expected to create a combined 2,552 new jobs over the next few years. The news comes amidst the state’s record breaking year of economic development results. This year, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation has already worked …read more.

Efforts to add nearly 400 jobs in Elkhart County are moving forward. The county council has given final approval to a tax abatement request from Fortress Technologies LLC, which is planning to hire more than 260 workers over the next seven years in Middlebury. According to Inside INdiana Business reports, the council also issued preliminary …read more.

LEESBURG, IN (December 10, 2012) – Maple Leaf Farms has selected the winners in the 2012 “Strut Your Duck” Video Recipe Contest. The contest challenged entrants to create an original recipe that featured duck and videotape the recipe preparation as part of the entry. Taking the Grand Prize of $4,000 was Merry Graham for her …read more.

Smart LLC, Smart Cabinetry, a green kitchen cabinet manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its operations to New Paris, creating up to 75 new jobs by 2016. The company plans to invest $11.4 million to renovate and equip its current 169,000 square-foot facility in New Paris. As part of the project, Smart will add new …read more.

    Long time local business Stuckman’s Sanitation opened a new office building recently at 9280 N. Koher Road E., Syracuse. Serving the community for more than 80 years, the company provides customers with a wide variety of service options including residential, commercial and industrial trash service, bulky item pick-up and seasonal service. The company …read more.

REUTERS – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday released final rules for a new tax on medical devices, products ranging from surgical sutures to knee replacement implants, that starts next year as part of President Barack Obama’s 2010 healthcare law. The 2.3 percent tax must be paid, effective after Dec. 31, by device-makers on …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation welcomes a tier one orthopedic medical device manufacturing company, Micro Machine, to Warsaw. With the right talent pool and many of the company’s customers located in Kosciusko County, Micro Machine found a property on 4310 Corridor Dr. to be the ideal location for expansion. Micro Machine is based in Kalamazoo, Mich., …read more.

The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission gave its stamp of approval on an agreement with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to move forward with Warsaw’s Certified Technology Park. The WRC met Monday afternoon, and Warsaw Common Council followed suit just hours later by also agreeing to move forward with the project. In exchange for the city’s $1 …read more.

Manchester Main Street is giving thanks today for a successful event held Saturday. The 1st Annual Manchester Main Street “Light Up The Town” Holiday Gala was reported as a huge success. The Dec. 1 sold out progressive dinner event was in celebration of this year’s Manchester Main Street accomplishments. The evening could not have been …read more.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation, together with Tenneco Inc., a global vehicle parts supplier, today announced the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 105 jobs by 2013. The Lake Forest, Ill.-headquartered company, which has 87 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries, will invest $18.5 million to lease and equip a 50,000 square-foot …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, through a random drawing, has chosen Orchard Ridge Apartments as Chamber Member of the Month for December 2012. Orchard Ridge Apartments is located at 75 N. Orchard Drive, in Warsaw. For more information about Orchard Ridge Apartments call 574-269-7855. The Chamber’s Member of the …read more.

The Car Company in Warsaw is again holding its annual Christmas tree giveaway this weekend. As his way of thanking the community for its continued support of his business, owner Mike Dewitt gives away Christmas trees every year. This year, 1,000 trees will be given away from 10 a.m. until they are gone. It’s happening …read more.

OrthoWorx announced recipients of the OrthoWorx Partner of the Year Award at the OrthoWorx Annual Meeting last evening. This is the second year for the awards program, which recognizes an outstanding individual and an organization for their significant contributions and collaborative work toward the educational, scientific and civic initiatives undertaken by OrthoWorx. OrthoWorx recognized Marlene …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education announced that 21 Indiana school districts were named to the College Board’s Third Annual AP District Honor Roll for success in Advanced Placement testing. More than 530 districts across the United States and Canada were honored for their success. “Indiana is committed to providing high school students opportunities to get …read more.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, gets its name from the fact that it used to be the day that retailers’ profits moved into the black for the year. “Now retailers are out to get consumers early and often,” Richard Feinberg, Purdue University professor of consumer science and retailing, said. “So Black Friday-like sales have …read more.

TriMas Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products, continues its progress and focus on productivity and expanding and optimizing its global manufacturing footprint to better serve its customers. “Over the past several years, TriMas has launched numerous growth and productivity initiatives across our businesses, with the savings enabling us to fund our …read more.

Indiana nearly doubled the national rate of job growth in October, adding 7,700 private sector jobs. This marks the largest monthly gain since May. Private sector employment in the Hoosier state is now at more than 96 percent of the 2007 pre-recession levels. Significant October job gains also resulted in a drop in Indiana’s unemployment …read more.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) presented a record-breaking gift of $12.4 million to the United Way. As the largest gift in the company’s history, the donation represents the contributions of Lilly’s U.S. employees and retirees, plus a matching gift from the Lilly Foundation. Lilly Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D., …read more.

The U.S. Department of Defense says it has awarded Columbia City, Ind., a $9 million modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract. The $9,693,000 modification allows for an option for 1,800 AN/SSQ-101A sonobuoys in support of Navy antisubmarine forces for the mission of detection, classification and localization of adversary submarines during peacetime and combat operations. Work …read more.

Trine University’s Warsaw Education Center will be celebrating its new location with a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, Nov. 30. The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new locale, 907 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. A light lunch will follow. A Family Fun Open House is set …read more.

Hostess Brands Inc. today announced that it is winding down operations and has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets, including its iconic brands and facilities. Bakery operations have been suspended at all plants. Delivery of products will continue and Hostess Brands retail stores …read more.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the city offices of Warsaw will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23. Due to the holidays, Thursday’s trash route in Warsaw will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and Friday’s route will be picked up on Monday, Nov. 26. All other routes remain the same.

The LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with Garmong Construction Services, is excited to announce that LaGrange County has approved a funding mechanism which will allow the community to pursue building a new shell building at the Fawn River Crossing Business Park. In a joint meeting today of the LaGrange County Commissioners and LaGrange …read more.

Kay Jewelers in Warsaw held its ribbon cutting this past weekend. The store is located in the Warsaw Commons between Kohl’s and TJ Maxx and opened its doors on Sept. 21. They are excited to welcome the Warsaw community out to the store for the holiday season. Kay jewelers offers a full range of diamond and …read more.

The Women of Today recently held their Howl at the Owl fundraiser. The money raised benefits organizations such as the Wawasee School Corporation to use at their discretion, Boomerang Backpack, the public library’s summer reading programs, a college scholarship, 90 stocked book bags to the elementary schools, Rock Solid, Rose Home, and various families in personal crisis in the …read more.

A resolution by the Indiana State Senate was delivered to Ron Baumgartner, publisher of The Papers Inc., by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) on Monday. Senate Resolution 110 congratulates The Mail-Journal, the flagship of The Papers Inc., on its 50th anniversary. Mishler sponsored the resolution in honor of the publication’s celebration. The resolution notes the publication celebrated a significant …read more.

About 20 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Indiana and Warsaw-Region members represented Indiana Nov. 5-9 at the annual HBA Leadership Institute and HBA Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. Companies represented by this group included Biomet, Bloomington Meadows Hospital, DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., Genentech, Eli Lilly and Company, Roche Diagnostics, Northlich, OrthoWorx Inc. and YourEncore Inc. “The Indiana Chapter, …read more.

Shoe Sensation has announced a holiday partnership with Soles4Souls to help individuals in need around the world. With 1 in 4 adults in the world living on less than $1 a day, basic necessities like shoes are not readily available. From Dec. 4-17, Shoe Sensation will help this global relief initiative by accepting donations of …read more.