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Johanna J Campbell, Attorney at Law
PO Box 205, Ossian
260.705.0342
260.450.5197
[email protected]
Web Design, SEO Analysis, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media Management, Marketing
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Thomas C Black Jr. 260.434.4002 [email protected]
www.saferworker.com
Safety Consulting & Training, OSHA, Compliance Programs
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Weddings & Receptions
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Wells County Vote Centers
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Registered Voters may Vote at ANY VOTE CENTER
VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS
4-H Park
Presbyterian Church
Southern Wells School
Lighted Gardens
United Methodist Church
Absentee or Early Voting at any Vote Center
Thursday before Election Day: 10am to 7pm
Friday before Election Day: 10am to 7pm
ELECTION DAY: 6AM TO 6PM AT ANY VOTE CENTER LOCATION
Absentee or Early Voting at the Court House
Court House-28 days before Election Day 8am to 4:30pm
Monday before Election Day 8am to 12Noon
Two Saturdays before Election Day 7am to 2pm
Wells County Clerk Office: 260.824.6479
Register to Vote at:
www.wellscounty.org/clerk
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Our Chamber Member, Burkhart Advertising, is offering free billboard advertising to the Wells County Chamber of Commerce when a Chamber Member signs an annual program with Burkhart.
Every annual contract signed will provide one period (4 weeks) of FREE advertising to the Wells County Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber would like to extend the thank you to YOU, our members, as well. As we utilize the billboard space, we will also include a thank you printed on the billboard to those that make this Business 2 Business connection happen.
The Annual Program Includes:
*Up to 45% off starting rate
*4 design changes per year
*100% showing to the Wells County Population
*12" x 25" Billboard
*Annual Contract = 1 period of FREE advertising for the Chamber of Commerce
*Free Poster Design that can be used across all of your advertising mediums
*Free Installation Fee
Please contact Reed Emerson to schedule this opportunity today:
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Goody Bag Items Needed
The Indiana Bandits Classic will be playing at Roush Park on May 21-22.
Players from Wells County, Muncie, Kendallville, Auburn, Ohio, and Huntington will be participating.
Do you have any items that could be given to the players as a welcome to our community?
There will be approximately 100 players (10 years of age).
Please contact Erin Prible at
260.824.0510 ext 2 or
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A Message from the Executive Director
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April
Business of the Month
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April Business of the Month ~ Reed's Do It Best
2nd Generation of Recognition
On Thursday, April 14ththe Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recognized Reed's Do It Best as the April Business of the Month. Reed's Do It Best has been in the community for the past 40 years when Richard and Beverly Reed started the business in 1976. Son, Greg Reed was just 10 years old when his father opened the hardware store. Today, Greg and his wife, Cynthia, own and operate the business to carry on the tradition of setting themselves apart because "people matter and our customers matter."
"I am so thankful for my parents and I am proud to be a second generation owning and operating this business," says (Greg) Reed. "We were born and raised here and this is home to us. To anywhere else, would not be considered home."
Reed's Do It Best stresses the importance of relationships with customers and offering advice, care, and support with whatever project needs accomplished. "Our goal is to empower our customers with the right resources they need for their home projects," Cynthia explains.
"We try very hard to diversify what we offer. The store now carries the largest nuts and bolts department in the area. We are huge in bulk bolts. My new niche is selling and installing pools this year," says Greg. Customers can find paint options, rental of power tools and equipment, a huge lawn and garden center, farm and feed supplies, Webber Gas Grills, charcoal grills, small engine repairs, a gift shop and much more. Greg also said, "Many people are not aware that our gift shop carries Melissa and Doug Toys, bereavement gifts, and so many other nice items."
A unique aspect of the business is the garden center, which contains three grower houses and one vegetable house. "We grow 95% of what we sell from scratch. Plants, trees, and flowers are given the upmost TLC from our staff. Even if we don't have something a customer wants, I am sure I can get it!" says Cynthia. "Customers can pre-order and bring in their containers in the fall and we can have them potted in the spring with plants and flowers."
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Leadership Academy Applications Being Accepted!
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About the Program...
This unique leadership academy for Wells County, started in 2008, was a collaboration with Huntington University Foundation's Center for Leadership Studies. Classes are based on materials developed for community leadership programs, written by Dr. Tim Elmore who is the Founder and President of Growing Leaders. He has taught leadership through the power of images and stories that enable people to influence others in a positive way. Over 25 facilitators from Wells County have been trained by Dr. Elmore to lead participants through a series of discussions and leadership topics.
Who Should Participate?
Anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills, develop stronger communication skills, and focus on creating a network of peer-mentor-business relationships. Our desire is that these individuals would then make a life-long commitment to community service and help mentor new leaders.
To sign up for Level 1, click HERE
Click
HERE for additional Information
For additional information, please contact Erin Prible at
260.824.0510 ext 2 or [email protected]
"Wells County Leadership Academy has allowed me to become more focused on setting goals for myself in my work environment and in my personal life. The academy has given me the opportunity to listen to respected individuals in our community and learn from their past success and past failures. I have been motivated to work harder and get better each day as a result of the experience with Leadership Academy.
Each month, I look forward to meeting with our group because I feel we are able to learn from each other, grow as individuals, and grow as future leaders. This has been a blessing and a great opportunity; I would recommend the academy to any person who would like to learn more about themselves as a leader and the community."
~Kody Kumfer - First Bank of Berne
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Bluffton Farmers' & Artisans' Market
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES...
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If you are a vendor and want to participate in the market, click HERE for the details!
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Thursday, April 21st
Helping Hands Pregnancy Center
116 E Dustman Rd, Bluffton
7:30am
Announcements and Prizes at 8am
Thursday, May 5th
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
12:00 - 1:00 pm
$15 per person
REGISTER BY APRIL 28TH
General Industry Training Course
Week of April 25th
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday and Friday from 8am to Noon
Attendees successfully completing the course will receive an OSHA 30-Hour Certification Card.
Thursday, April 28th
7:30am to 8:30am
Join us for an information session on several topics that will benefit your organization such as:
* Future Job Fair
*Wage and Benefit Survey
*Skills Up Grant presented by Gary Gatman
No Charge to Attend
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre (Lower Level)
Continental Breakfast will be served
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Congratulations! Members in the News...
#WeLoveOurMembers
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Preston Kaehr, New Assistant Executive Director a
t Christian Care
Preston Kaehr joined the Christian Care team as the Assis
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ant Executive Director this past January. Preston is a
gradua
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of IPFW
with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and is currently completing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) through Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne. His volunteer activities in Wells County include: Junior Achievement, Bi-County Services, Bluffton Rotary Club and Bluffton NOW! (downtown revitalization). He and his wife, Wendy, are natives of Wells County and have two children. Preston is a born-again Christian and attends the Apostolic Christian Church in Bluffton.
iAB Financial Bank is pleased to welcome Kevin Pritchard as a new Mortgage Loan Originator
Kevin has several years in mortgage loan origination as well as manag
ement experience. Kevin enjoys the satisfaction of partnering with his customers
step by step through the home buying process. He is active in his community and sits on the Board of the Boys & Girls Club, as well as serving as an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he spends spare time coaching for Wells County Jr. League Baseball.
1st Source Bank announces the promotion of Julie Quinn to Manager of its Bluffton Banking Center.
Quinn has 21 years of experience with 1st Source as a personal banker and
 supervisor of client services.
Quinn graduated from Southern Wells High School and she has received numerous certifications from the American Bankers Association. She is also a four time 1st Source Circle of Excellence award recipient in recognition of outstanding performance.
Quinn is active in the local community with events for Junior Achievement and the United Way and she is a past board member of the March of Dimes. She also serves as Secretary for Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton and attends Life Community Church.
Julia Reiff Celebrating 10 Years of Service
 Congratulations to Julia Reiff for 10 years of service with iAB Financial B
ank. Julia is currently a Business Banking Assistant at the North Branch location in Bluffton. In her role she is enjoys the aspect of helping entrepreneur's dreams come true. She also teaches Junior Achievement to 1st graders in the classroom each year. Julia is proud to work for a community-focused bank still locally owned and operated in me
eting the needs of our community. We are proud of you!
Jerry McHolland Joined Ossian State Bank as Residential Mortgage Consultant
Jerry brings over twenty five years of mortgage lending experience. He is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in business. He resides in Fort Wayne with his children, Justin and Isabella. He is a member of Aboite Baptist Church, where he has assisted with AWANA and VBS. In his free time, Jerry enjoys spending time with family, attending his children's sporting events and activities, plus golf and fishing when time allows. Jerry is available for appointments at either the Ossian or Bluffton location. He can be reached anytime by cell, 260-710-3528 or by calling the bank at 260-622-4141 X 21.
Keith P. Huffman Receives National Community Service Award for Advocacy in Elder Law
 The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is proud to announce that Keith Huffman is the winner of the 2016 Powley Elder Law Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to a NAELA member who is recognized in his or her community as a leader in promoting a greater understanding of the rights and needs of the elderly and people with special needs, and of how elder law attorneys advocate for those rights.
Huffman has lead efforts in Indiana to promote advance directives and has coordinated presentations in nearly all counties in Indiana about advance directives during National Elder Law Month. As a
member of the Indiana Patient Preferences Coalition. He helped promote and pass legislation for advanced care planning in Indiana that resulted in the adoption of Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment allowing qualified individuals to have a greater say in end-of-life treatment options.
Huffman is a former president of the Indiana Chapter of NAELA and chairperson of the Indiana Bar Association Elder Law Section. He currently serves as chairperson of Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana. He is vice-chair of Family Life Care, a member of the Institutional Review Board of Lutheran Hospital, and a member of the Fort Wayne Alzheimer's Advisory Committee.
Alexin Expands Product Offering to Meet Industry Demands
Alexin, LLC is poised to expand its product offering into the automotive
flat-rolled  products market (FRP) with the addition of a slab casting table sched
uled to be commissioned in Q4 2016. The total project cost exceeds $2.2 millio
n and gives Alexin the opportunity to broaden its customer and market base.
"Alexin has been a leader in the remelt billet sector since opening its doors in 2008," stated Paul Morris, vice president of sales and marketing. "The addition of slab casting capability expands the assortment of products we can offer our customers and will help us continue to be a reliable supplier in the marketplace. We're excited to continue offering the broadest range of cast products available in the industry and we see slab casting as a great opportunity for future growth."
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