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

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

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.

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.

[weaver_youtube jcrpz50jrdQ rel=0]   The inaugural plunge in Warsaw for Special Olympics Saturday could be termed a success. The temperature was in the low 20s, compared to single digits earlier in the week, and the water temperature was estimated at 30 to 32 degrees. Approximately 62 plungers participated in “Freezin’ For A Reason,” at Center …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to Kosciusko Chamber President and CEO, Mark Dobson for your dedication and service for the past five years. His leadership has taken the Kosciusko Chamber to the next level and we look forward to its future success. Some of the accomplishments Dobson …read more.

[weaver_youtube B5pxWlDRpMg rel=0]   Senator Carlin Yoder and Representatives Dave Wolkins and Curtis Nisly participated in the first Third House Session hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Friday morning. The three elected officials briefly spoke of activity during recent sessions and answered questions from the several dozen individuals in attendance. Wolkins stated there has …read more.

School is about to begin and new teachers are moving into the county to fill the educational needs of our children. On Friday, Aug. 8, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce provided a luncheon to welcome all new educators to Kosciusko County. The event was partnered by Teachers Credit Union, Flexaust, Good Oil Company and Wildman …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has announced the recent move to a new location. As of Monday, June 30, the Kosciusko Chamber began operations at its new address; 523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The new location provides increased office room, larger meeting rooms, more parking space and other benefits that allows the Kosciusko Chamber of …read more.

Dear Editor, We have received several inquiries and complaints about recent election campaign mailings in the Indiana House District 22 race. This letter is sent to clarify our position and involvement in any political race during this primary season.  The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is not an affiliate or subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber …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.

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.

A new pilot program for downtown Warsaw will come to and end this Saturday when the Pop Up Shops will close their doors. Based on a similar program in South Bend, the city of Warsaw and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation worked together since late September to bring more shopping opportunities downtown for the holidays. …read more.

A total of three merchants will share space in the former license branch building in downtown Warsaw as part of the city’s first Pop Up Holiday Shops program. After a brief announcement at Monday night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting, Mark Dobson, IOM, president and CEO of the Warsaw/Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, told StaceyPageOnline.com that details …read more.

Don’t expect to see the garland and Christmas decorations hanging from the traffic lights in downtown Warsaw anymore. Mayor Joe Thallemer explained that the weight of the decorations, coupled by sometimes high winds, have put “a tremendous force on the poles” which has resulted in bowing and, in some cases, even cracking at the base …read more.

1st Source Bank has donated $25,000 to assist the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce with the purchase of a new building. Dennis Hively, 1st Source Warsaw City president and WKChamber board chair, presented the donation to Mark Dobson, president and CEO of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. “1st Source is pleased to make this …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki7p8ocBUWs]   The regular monthly meeting of the Warsaw Common Council began Monday with the recognition of two long-time volunteers of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation. Mark Dobson, executive director of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, presented plaques to Jean Ann Dennie and Stephanie Salyer for their years of volunteerism and dedication to …read more.

A Twinkle Parade filled with holiday lights is being held in downtown Warsaw this Saturday. The event already has approximately 40 participants signed up which, according to Mark Dobson of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, will include all kinds of vehicles all decorated with holiday lights and cheer. Anyone can take part in the …read more.

Passenger rail service could be coming to Warsaw as soon as 2018. That is according to Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mark Dobson. Dobson was asked by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer to give the Warsaw Common Council an update Monday night on a conference Dobson attended. The workshop was hosted by Northeast Indiana …read more.

Warsaw-Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that its president and CEO, Mark Dobson has recently graduated from the U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Organizational Management.Since 1921, chambers of commerce, associations, and other nonprofits have used the US. Chamber’s Institute program as a training platform for the professional development of their top talent. Dobson …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announced today that Mark Dobson of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber has been awarded a Regent Scholarship. Given to 102 professionals across the country, the Regent Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement in industry professional organizations, community …read more.