By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Your Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce “Popped-In” on Chamber member Grace Village. Grace Village is the only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Kosciusko County. They are dedicated to preserving the richness of life for seniors in a comfortable and secure Christian setting. Find …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Rainbow Child Care Center. Rainbow Child Care Center offers a wide variety of amenities that truly separate it from the competition. They believe quality and diversity in programming should not be an add on, …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6fQwdxZjUOM rel=0]   Questions, focusing in the educational arena: grading system, charter schools, ISTEP stress test as well as common construction wage and funding for road repairs, were asked to Rep. Curtis Nisly and Sen. Carlin Yoder during the first Third House Session, hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. Most of the questions …read more.

The first of a series of Third House Sessions held by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce begins 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at the Center Lake Pavilion located at 119 East Canal Street, Warsaw. Legislators will give an update on House bills presented as well as answer questions. The sessions are free and open to …read more.

Rita Price Simpson and Tim Meyer were honored as the 2014 Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Woman and Man of the Year. The awards were presented at the 103rd Annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce membership dinner. Price Simpson was the first woman basketball announcer in the state of Indiana and has been the only broadcaster to …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce announced today the dates for the 2015 Third House sessions in Kosciusko County. The public sessions provide Kosciusko County business owners and residents with opportunities to engage with state lawmakers on legislative issues. The sessions are free and …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Your Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce “Popped‐In” on Chamber member Seymour Midwest. Seymour Midwest is a family‐owned, global supplier to the hand‐tools market with manufacturing facilities in Indiana and Tennessee. Seymour Midwest is known as a leader in outstanding customer service, product training, and technical support. You can visit …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Chamber Membership Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. This year’s keynote is Vice President and Director of Athletics of  the University of Notre …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Your Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce joined the Pierceton Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Kelsea Designs. Kelsea Designs is a refurbished antique and vintage shop that carries furniture, lighting, boxes, trunks, crates and more. Owner Kelsea McDonald has previously sold her work at …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Your Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce partnered with Grace College for an end of the year project. Students from Grace’s Career Institute course were divided into groups and paired with a Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce executive. The class was tasked with creating a more …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation celebrated Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 29, with shoppers visiting 15 local retailers. Chamber staff passed out 21 American Express gift cards to unsuspecting shoppers, thanking them for shopping local. The …read more.

With Black Friday looming, and just a few weeks of Christmas shopping left, many folks are hunkering down for some serious holiday shopping. The door buster deals at the big box stores are certainly enticing, however, consider small, local businesses for your holiday shopping. Shopping local doesn’t just put presents under the tree, it also …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber Of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, along with the Warsaw Community Development Corporation, held a ribbon cutting at Alderfer Bergen & Company’s their new location, 122 W. Market St., Warsaw. Alderfer Bergen & company participated in the WCDC Facade Grant program, funded by the City of Warsaw, to make …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing & Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Fellowship Missions and uLead will host a Business After Hours from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Fellowship Missions, 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Tours of the new Fellowship Missions facility will be given. This new location is three times …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing & Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care. IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care opened a new clinic space in Warsaw, located at 2938 Frontage Road. The IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing & Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Over 1,500 attendees came out to visit 70 exhibitors including 13 food booths for the Annual Taste & Trade Expo, 2014. The event took place Oct. 10 -11 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. The two days included prizes, entertainment, …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber “Popped-In” on chamber member The Spectacle Shoppe. The Spectacle Shoppe has been serving Kosciusko County since 1984. They provide eyeglass fittings, custom eyewear, contact lenses services, optical supplies and more. With an in-house lab, The Spectacle Shoppe has same-day eyeglass …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lake City Media located at 216 W. Market St., Warsaw. Lake City Media has built a patio made of brinks that once paved Warsaw streets. Woody Zimmerman commented, “We live and work in …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber “popped‐In” on Chamber Member T.L. Jackson Construction. T.L. Jackson Construction is a second generation family business that is well known for building quality custom homes. Their custom approach to every new home design and building details, including quality materials and …read more.

On September 9th the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a Water Resource Luncheon in partnership with Indiana American Water and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau. Featured was guest speaker Vince Griffin, Vice President, Energy and Environmental Policy from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Vince joined the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in late 1997 and is responsible …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for the Habitat for Humanity at their new location, 103 E. Center Street in Warsaw. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian based ministry that helps families in our community by building homes and building lives. They strive to strengthen the dignity and increase the hope of …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 conducted a ribbon cutting at My Red Moon Curiosities & Collectibles located at 806 N. First Street in Pierceton. My Red Moon Curiosities & Collectibles features over 12,000 square feet of an eclectic mix of antiques, home decor, art, indoor and outdoor furniture. It serves as a local and regional …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce pops-in each month to visit and thank a member. June’s pop-in member, the American Red Cross, Kosciusko County Chapter, is located at 320 North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. A non-government agency; the American Red Cross relies on donations of time, money and blood to do its work. An average of 91 …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend a “Meet the Candidate” event coming up Wednesday, April 16. The 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. event will be held at Champagne Jam Events, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. It will provide the public with an opportunity to meet local candidates and …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.

Dr. Marc Hardy Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held its 102nd annual banquet Thursday night at Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. There are approximately 600 members in the chamber this year. Alan Alderfer and Julia Moore were named Man and Woman of the Year respectively. Other awards were also presented. …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 Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month is Smith Appliance of Warsaw Inc. Smith Appliance has been serving Warsaw for over 50 years. Smith Appliance is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1119 Winona Ave., Warsaw.  

Kosciusko FIT prepares to kick off its 3rd annual program and are looking for individuals or teams of 4, age 18 or older, to participate. Cash prizes will be given to the top three in each category: team, male individual and female individual. Help reach the goal of losing 5,000 pounds county-wide. New this year …read more.

The Shop Local for the Holidays committee wrapped up the month-long awareness campaign on Dec. 14 and awarded Jo Butler of Syracuse a $500 shopping spree for her support. The campaign was a county-wide initiative to encourage residents to support local businesses.  Through the combined efforts of the Kosciusko Chamber, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber, Pierceton Chamber, Kosciusko …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.

The Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce organized a ‘Pop-In’ for member Business Network Int. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. BNI provides a positive, supportive and structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by providing an environment in which members develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. …read more.

Chamber Member of the Month, New Life Christian Church & World Outreach. New Life Christian Church & World Outreach is located at 744 S. 325 E., in Warsaw. Worship services at New Life Christian Church are on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. To learn more about …read more.

The Taste & Trade Expo is an annual exhibition that celebrates Kosciusko County businesses, and will take place for its seventh year this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12. Kosciusko County businesses show off their products and services, including caterers and restaurants giving free food samples. Giveaways and door prizes are awarded, art exhibits decorate the …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of local business people to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Chamber annual D.C. Fly-In. Dennis Hively, WK Chamber board chair and 1st Source Bank; Jane Wear, WK Chamber incoming chairperson and Cardinal Services; John Warren, Tower Bank and WK Chamber past chair; Rick Kerlin, …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual business and leadership awards banquet to be held in January. Nominations are now being sought through Oct. 25 for Dimensions of Excellence Business awards, the Kosciusko BLN Employer of the Year award, Government Excellence award and the Man and Woman of the Year …read more.

Name Brand Only and Hagen Health Education, both located at 1503 N. Detroit St., in Warsaw, recently held ribbon cuttings to kick off business. Name Brand Only is buying, selling and consigning name brand clothing and accessories in excellent condition. Hagen Health Education provides education to become a certified nursing assistant in as little as …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen Stump’s L.P. Gas as Chamber Member of the Month for April 2013.Stump’s L.P. Gas, 6925 E. 200 S.,  Pierceton, have served the community since 1978. Their main business is bulk propane delivery for residential and commercial/industrial. They also sell cylinder filling. The …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that incoming Indiana Governor Mike Pence has accepted the invitation to be keynote speaker for its 101st Annual membership dinner. Governor Pence will follow Mitch Daniels in not only the governor’s seat, but also as WK Chamber’s keynote speaker. Governor Daniel’s was the keynote …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Meet Your Candidates event on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. The Government Issues Committee has invited every candidate who will appear on the ballot to attend. Those confirmations include: President – Tracey Blair …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce recently held the 37th Annual Golf Outing at Tippecanoe Country Club. Money raised from the outing was $1,331 was collected on special holes. The money was presented to Combined Community Schools for its Tools for Schools program. Tyler Pequignot won $500 on the Putting Contest and Dale McCray won $275 …read more.

A ribbon-cutting was recently held at a new consignment store in Warsaw. Miss Thrifty, 955 N. Lake St., is now celebrating the opening of the new business.  A grand opening is being planned for June 9. Miss Thrifty is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; …read more.