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2021Directory Wells County Chamber of Commerce Valero is a premier ethanol producer with 14 plants across the Midwest. We are proud to be a member of the Bluffton Community and feel honored by the lasting partnerships. Brian Leydens Valero-Bluffton is now your direct Manager of Grain Procurement point of contact when selling corn. (260) 353-1238 We are here to serve your livestock Adam Zelt feeding needs and provide support Distillers Grain Sales Representative for the community. (260) 353-1203 We equip students for success Enroll your child today in the Northern Wells Community Schools To learn more about the NWCS difference call us at 260/622-4125 or visit us at www.nwcs.k12.in.us Wells County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Page 1 6HQLRU 0RQH\/LIH 6HFXULW\7UXVWΔQWHJULW\ :HPDNHOLIHHDV\ 'DLO\0RQH\0DQDJHPHQW %LOO3D\$VVLVWDQFH %XGJHWLQJ6HUYLFHV )LQDQFLDO0RQLWRULQJ ΔQVXUDQFH$GYRFDF\ ZZZVHQLRUPRQH\OLIHFRP 3UHVWRQ'.DHKU0%$+)$ 'DLO\0RQH\0DQDJHU $GLYLVLRQRI&KULVWLDQ&DUH5HWLUHPHQW&RPPXQLW\ %OXIIWRQΔ1 &KULVWLDQ&DUHLVQRWDILQDQFLDOLQVWLWXWLRQRUWUXVWFRPSDQ\ Page 2 Wells County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Letter from the Director of the Wells County Chamber of Commerce Helping you lead the way “The greatness of a community is most accurately want to make a connection with you, measured by the compassionate actions of its mem- provide a service or product for your bers.” — Coretta Scott King needs, or assist you with opportunities you didn’t think possible. Greetings from Wells County! Welcome to the 2021 Wells County Chamber of Commerce & Eco- We encourage you to support Cham- nomic Development Directory. Your Chamber is ber Members that are investing in the helping you lead the way providing opportunities for growth and development of this com- Erin growth and development, making business connec- munity through their involvement with the Prible tions, and advocating for a business-friendly envi- Wells County Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director, ronment. Economic Development. Whether you are Wells County a current member of the Chamber of Com- Chamber of Commerce Over 400 local businesses are members of the merce, a resident, or a newcomer to Wells Wells County Chamber of Commerce & Economic County, we welcome you to partner together. Development. We have been serving the community since 1914, building positive relationships and stim- Visit our website at www.wellscoc.com to learn ulating the local economy. We are an organization more about our outstanding community, keep up on that symbolizes the spirit and vision that a commu- upcoming events, search for jobs, and fi nd a Cham- nity exercises to solve its challenges and achieve the ber Member that can serve you. dreams of building, improving, and prospering. Helping You Lead the Way Represented in this publication are members that #WeLoveOurMembers Table of Contents Board of Directors ...........................4 Chamber Committees ......................8 Live Better. Live Wells ...................10 1764 S. Main, PO Box 463, Blufft on, IN 46714 Economic Development Council .12 Business of the Year ......................14 Citizen of the Year ..........................16 Educators of the Year ....................18 Revitalization groups busy............23 WCLA update ..................................24 www.fourstarservices.com (260) 824-5384 Chamber Ambassadors.................30 Alphabetical Listings .....................30 Calendar of 2021 Events ................42 Regional Partnership .....................46 Golf Outing & Expo .........................48 Members by Category ...................58 Wells County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Offi ce 211 W. Water St. Bluffton IN 46714 260-824-0510 • Fax: 260-824-5871 www.wellscoc.com www.wellsedc.com Wells County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Page 3 The Chamber Staff The Board of Directors Rick Gentis, President Rick Johnloz First Bank of Berne Halderman Farm Mngmt - Brickley Farms (260) 273-8504 (260) 824-3130 Chamber of Commerce [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director Rob Lyons, Vice-President Michael Lautzenheiser Erin Prible Bluffton Regional Medical Center Bluffton NOW! (260) 824-0510, Ext. 2 (260) 919-3101 (260) 824-6407 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Trent Bucher, Treasurer Luann Martin Honegger, Ringger & Co. Town of Ossian (260) 824-4107 (260) 622-4251 [email protected] [email protected] Sarah MacNeill, Past-President David Morrison Wells County Public Library Ossian State Bank (260) 824-1612 (260) 622-4141 Economic Development [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director Vicki Andrews Keith Muhlenkamp Chad Kline Wells County Council First Merchants Bank (260) 824-0510, Ext. 4 (260) 417-5329 (260) 758-3111 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tim Babcock Eventt Norris Dale, Huffman & Babcock Ossian Hardware (260) 824-5566 (260) 622-4171 [email protected] [email protected] Brad Baumgartner Julie Quinn Four Star Services 1st Source Bank Economic Development (260) 824-5384 (260) 824-4800 [email protected] [email protected] Project Manager Diane Johnson Tamra Boucher Lou Ann Reinhard (260) 824-0510, Ext. 3 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics Town of Poneto [email protected] (260) 824-0997 (260) 694-6602 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Brewer Brian Sloan Ossian State Bank Southern Wells Community Schools (260) 622-4141 (765) 728-8124 [email protected] [email protected] Jeremy Collins Steve Stuller Rethceif Packaging AT Ferrell Chamber of Commerce (260) 622-7200 (260) 824-3400 Project Manager [email protected] [email protected] Sarah Campbell Blake Gerber Phil Swain (260) 824-0510, Ext. 1 Wells County Commissioners PNC Bank [email protected] (260) 820-0809 (260) 824-2510 [email protected] [email protected] Eric Gerber Mayor John Whicker Edge Manufacturing City of Bluffton (260) 827-0482 (260) 824-1520 [email protected] [email protected] Mike Grant Project Assistant and Town of Markle Ex-Officio Members: (260) 758-3386 Tourism Coordinator [email protected] Erin Prible Audry Estill WC Chamber of Commerce (260) 824-0510, Ext. 5 Sam Haiflich (260) 824-0510, Ext. 2 [email protected] BKM Real Estate [email protected] (260) 824-3982 [email protected] Chad Kline WC Economic Development (260) 824-0510, Ext. 4 [email protected] Page 4 Wells County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Wells County Chamber of Commerce board members: Seated, from left: Lou Ann Reinhard, Town of Poneto; Mike Grant, Town of Markle; Chad Kline, Economic Development Executive Director; Rob Lyons, Bluffton Regional Medical Center; Rick Gentis, First Bank of Berne; Sarah MacNeill, Wells County Public Library; Erin Prible, Chamber Executive Director; Vicki Andrews, Wells County Council; Bluffton Mayor John Whicker. Standing: Tamra Boucher, 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics; Steve Stuller, A.T. Ferrell Co.; Eventt Norris, Ossian Do-it-Best Hardware; Blake Gerber, Wells County Commissioners; Keith Muhlenkamp, First Merchants Bank; Jeremy Collins, Rethceif Packaging; Phil Swain, PNC Bank; Eric Gerber, Edge Manufacturing. Not present: Brad Baumgartner, Four Star Services; David Morrison, Ossian State Bank; Jim Brewer, Ossian State Bank; Julie Quinn, 1st Source Bank; Luann Martin, Town of Ossian; Michael Lautzenheiser, Bluffton NOW!; Rick Johnloz, Halderman Farm Management-Brickley Farms; Sam Haiflich, BKM Real Estate; Brian Sloan, Southern Wells Community Schools; Tim Babcock, Dale Huffman & Babcock; Trent Bucher, Honegger Ringger & Co. Contact us today! 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In 2020, Wells County continued to see investment As we look to 2021, we will continue to lead from manufacturing, small business, and efforts to increase aggressive efforts to increase the population in available housing despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Wells County to provide ample workforce needs The biggest investment came from the announcement for the employers in the county through a Talent that Inteva Products, LLC would be establishing operations Attraction Branding Campaign. Through these in Bluffton. Inteva announced over $42 million in invest- efforts, additional work will also be focused on ment and the creation of 419 jobs over the next 4 years. increasing housing opportunities for the entry Chad Kline Additionally, local manufacturers announced nearly $15 level workforce and building awareness of the Executive Director, million in investments and pledged to create over 12 new outstanding quality of place that Wells County Economic Development jobs. Several new small businesses also set up shop in ar- offers