Wells County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter
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January Member of the Month:
Metropolitan Title
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Metropolitan Title Recognized as January Member of the Month
Metropolitan Title owner, Margaret Sklenar owns 14 branches in Northern Indiana, including the Bluffton branch, which opened 5 years ago. The Bluffton Metropolitan Title team consists of four hard-working individuals: Emily Mongiello, Bluffton Branch Manager; Lannette Bickel, Marketing Executive; Katie Brindle, Escrow Assistant; and Toby Rife, Abstractor.
Metropolitan Title is a title company that prides itself in delivering great customer service and developing strong business relationships. Being involved in the communities they serve is important to Sklenar and her team.
“The individuals in the community are the consumers we serve, and our goal is to deliver exceptional service for their wants and needs, tailor our services for the customer, and truly understand their title and escrow needs,” explains Sklenar.
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Christopher Spencer
917 N Main St, Bluffton
260.296.1308
bravowireless.bluffton@gmail.com
Cell phone, Pre-Paid, Accessories
Jade Glover
260.824.6496
jglover@fcs-inc.net
Council to coordinate substance abuse in the community
Saeed Bahemia
6617 Brotherhood Way, Fort Wayne
260.470.4900
saeed.bahemia@chrobinson.com
Logistics
Keith Adams
260.444.1060
kaadams01@nyl.com
Insurance and Investment Options
John-Thomas Roseberry
260.273.5092
johnthomas@roseberrycreative.com
Web Design, Videography, Marketing, Consulting
Erin Daugherty
1085 N Main St, Bluffton
260.827.0527
erin_adams03@hotmail.com
Home Improvement
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Thank You for Making the 105th Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards Program a Success!
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Thank You to Our Gold Member!
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Ribbon Cutting &
Business Before Hours
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to view the album
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Ouabache State Park Business Before Hours
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First
Bank of Berne
Remains Locally Owned, Operated and Invested in Remaining Independent
For over 125 years, First Bank of Berne management, employees and shareholders have taken significant steps to ensure the stability and security of their bank for years to come. Each decision and advancement made over the years has helped the bank to remain locally focused, financially independent and committed to a strong future for all.
Kent Liechty, First Bank of Berne President has always been transparent about the bank’s organizational structure and financial future. Known for being one of the top performing banks in the state, Liechty
shares that
they owe much of their success to their people
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Forgotten Children Worldwide 2019 Benefit Dinner & Auction
February 23, 2019
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Table Sponsorships for $500
Premier Sponsorship for $1,500
Individual Tickets Available
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Don't Miss These Exciting Events
All Are Welcome to Attend!
Click on the title to register or for more information
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Learn ways to protect your business from current fraud trends and issues.
Thursday, February 7 from 12pm to 1pm
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
Saturday, February 9 from 8am to 9am
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
Tuesday, February 12 starting 4:30pm Networking and 5pm Presentation & Prizes
550 West Dustman Rd, Bluffton
Wednesday, February 13: 6pm - 8pm
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
$45 per person
Hear from different sectors of business and High School youth that have had a successful Internship Programs in their workplace.
Friday, February 15 from 12-1pm
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
Tuesday, March 5 from 8:30am to 11am
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
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Thank You to Our Gold Member!
Wells County Foundation
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The Wells County Foundation, Inc. awarded grants totaling $64,571 in third grant cycle of 2018. Recipient agencies included the following: Alive and Well, Inc.; Community Action of Northeast Indiana (Brightpoint); Creative Arts Council of Wells County; Family Centered Services; Junior Achievement of Norther Indian; Ossian Park and Recreation Department; Poneto Volunteer Fire Department; Wells County 4-H Association; Wells County Master Gardeners; Wells County Food & Clothing Bureau. If you would like to learn more about these grants, visit the Foundation’s website at
www.wellscountyfound.org
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The Foundation considers grant proposals three times annually for agencies seeking funding through the competitive grant process. Funding for these grants comes from the unrestricted funds which are administered by the Foundation. Donors with broad philanthropic interests find that contributing to an established unrestricted fund is an excellent way to provide resources for grantmaking and help make a positive difference for the ever-changing needs in Wells County.
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Community Events
Click on any event for more information
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Examples of what a business could offer:
10% or 15% off any item
Buy One Get Two Free
Half Price service with purchase of service
Free Drink with purchase of a meal
Free appetizer with purchase of lunch or dinner
25% off regular rate of item
Call or Email Erin with ideas:
260.824.0510 ext 2
eprible@wellscoc.com
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New Program Chamber is Rolling Out in 2019
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS AMONG CHAMBER MEMBERS WHILE ALSO TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SPECIALS OFFERED TO YOU?
If so, we invite you to participate in our
Chamber Member2Member Incentive Program
, which allows our members to offer a discount or other benefit to fellow members and/or take advantage of incentives offered on products and services that they use every day.
The CHAMBER MEMBER2MEMBER Incentive Program
offers Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to:
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Save money when making purchases at participating Chamber merchants
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Stimulate new business through increased exposure and word-of-mouth referrals through Chamber member companies and their families
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Encourage Chamber members to patronize their fellow member’s business
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