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July 2015

LEADING BUSINESS

Economic diversification is the game today- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Ribbon Cuttings, Awards,and morepages 10-11

President’s report

Chamber members in the news

New Members and Anniversaries

Calendar of upcoming events

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Economic diversityis the name of the gamepages 7-9

Cover Story

Payroll & Employer Services

Golf Outing - Because of you it was a success!

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New Member Recruitment Benefits Current Members

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INDOT Luncheon page 15

Summer is here and summer is always a special time in Elkhart County. Elkhart has enjoyed another fantastic Jazz Festival. Your Chamber has hosted another fun golf outing. But our outstanding festivals are only part of the outdoor fun.

More and more canoes and kayaks are appearing on our rivers and lakes, as are the great pontoon boats made by Bennington and Nautic Global Group. Our access to waterways is a tremendous asset. Most communities do not have this kind of free access to recreational water. You may remember a few years ago when we asked people what they liked most about living in this area. Access to water was toward the top of the list.

I try to drop a kayak in a local stream at least once a week. We have the lake-like setting of the upper St. Joseph River. The lower St. Joseph River offers a steady, but safe, current. The Elkhart River provides a more natural look. And Christiana Creek provides exciting rapids for the novice. If I was in Phoenix, I would not be deciding which river to float next. I would be sitting in a dry ditch staring at cactus.

Bicycling is the other outdoor activity that is gaining popularity. The Pumpkinvine Trail attracts people from throughout the region and beyond. The Maplehart Trail connecting Elkhart to Ox Bow County Park and Goshen is a nice amenity. We continue to urge the city to finish the connection between our downtown RiverWalk and this trail. Participants in the July 25 Bloom and Zoom bicycle event that starts in Downtown Elkhart will try to make this connection. They will also get to see one of the other features in our county, the Quilt Garden Tour.

I hope you have had the opportunity to visit some of the Quilt Gardens. There is one next door to the Chamber and another one about a block away. Visitors stop by the Chamber frequently, so we know the positive impact the Quilt Gardens are having on our community.

Perhaps the biggest sign that we are a community that understands outdoor recreation is our important RV industry. Throughout this country, people are enjoying the outdoors by vacationing in an RV made within 10 miles of your house. If you choose to travel outside our county for a vacation, you will see our parts of your county driving on every road you take. If

you partake in the camping lifestyle, you will see an even larger concentration of your home county in any campground you visit.

There is comfortable feeling that comes from traveling and seeing homemade products at every turn. It is especially nice to see people having fun, thanks to the product from your community.

Many years ago, before I called Elkhart home, I spent summers working in Yellowstone National Park. I didn’t have a connection to the RVs that dotted the roads out there. Instead, I remember feeling a connection to home any time I would hear a John Cougar Mellencamp song being played. (There was no radio reception, so it had to be from somebody’s tape player.) Now, when I travel, I still notice when Mellencamp is playing. But I feel more proud of the connection to the spread of Elkhart-made RVs that are helping people enjoy this great country.

Your Chamber has many connections to supporting the summer activities that our community, and the country, enjoys. Let me focus on one, because it is a vital one, and it is crucial. Every RV, every camping trailer, every delivered boat depends on quality roads. When you want to take your bicycle to the start of the Pumpkinvine Trail or the Monon Trail in Indianapolis, you drive on a road to get there, or you depend on a good, safe road.

Your Chamber has been working for many years to keep our roads safe and efficient. In fact, we have a very good reputation with the Indiana Department of Transportation because we are able to bring together all the officials and agree on projects. INDOT has learned that we are ready, willing, and able to work with them. One of the ways we work with INDOT is through our annual INDOT luncheon. Read about the luncheon and the new INDOT Commissioner, Brandye Hendrickson, in this issue of Leading Business.

Also in this issue, you will learn about the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, a rewards program for recruiting new Chamber members, and more.

We have a magazine full of great information for you to read while you are relaxing from a long summer day of biking, kayaking, canoeing and/or camping.

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Summer signs point to a healthy Elkhart County


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Ambassadors Claudia Meenan, ext. 134 July 9, Contact Pick Up, 11 am - 1 pm

Annual Golf Outing Denise Polachek, ext. 132

Business Recognition/ Beautification Denise Polachek, ext. 132

Economic Development /Legislative Affairs Denise Polachek, ext. 132 July 17, Council meeting, 8 am

Education/Career Development Kathy Cardwell, ext. 122

Environmental Kay House-Clark, ext. 138

Leadership Denise Polachek, ext. 132

OSHA Jim Walsh, ext. 121

Technology Jim Walsh, ext. 121 July 22, Council meeting, 8 am

Transportation Kay House-Clark, ext. 138

Women’s Claudia Meenan, ext. 134

Young Professionals Kay House-Clark, ext. 138

Thank you to all of our sponsors and players. We hope you enjoyed this year’s golf outing! The winner of the morning flight, with a score of 52, was Fifth Third Bank. The winner of the afternoon flight, with a score of 52, was First State Bank.

Because of you - It was a success!


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Being a Chamber Member has been great for your business.

Share the benefits of Chamber membership with your customers and vendors and receive a reward.

It’s easy! Ask your customers and vendors to go to our website, www.elkhart.org, and click on the ‘Join the Chamber’ icon. When they fill out the membership application, they should put your name in the “Referred by” box.

When we receive full payment for their membership, we will reward you with your choice of:

(A) $50 credit on your membership dues OR

New Member Recruitment Benefits Current Members

(B) choose from one of the following events w Women’s Council Luncheon (2 registrants – same event) w OSHA Breakfast (2 registrants – same event) w Funworking (1 registrant) w INDOT Luncheon (2 registrants) w YP Luncheon (2 registrants – same event) w Leadership Academy Luncheon (1 registrant) w Transportation Breakfast (2 registrants)

Remember to share the benefits of Chamber membership with other businesses, and benefit yourself even more.


The federal government reaffirmed the tribe’s sovereignty on September 21, 1994, when President Bill Clinton signed their Restoration Act. Since then, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has established its government, with its own constitution and programs, and businesses to fund it.

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Economic diversification is the game today


Economic diversification is key for any organization’s long-term success, and this is true in more than just a fiscal sense for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.

Michiana has been home to the Pokagon Band for hundreds of years. The federal government reaffirmed the tribe’s sovereignty on September 21, 1994, when President Bill Clinton signed their Restoration Act. Since then, the tribe has established its government, with its own constitution and programs, and businesses to fund it.

The Band’s first business venture was the Four Winds Casino and Resort in New Buffalo, Mich. The Band later opened two additional casinos under the same name in Hartford and Dowagiac, Mich., but before opening the satellite casinos, government leaders realized that, despite Four Wind’s success, the tribe could not rely solely on casino revenue.

“Economic development and diversification from gaming is critical for the Pokagon tribe, and I know it’s important for other tribes,” said Eugene Magnuson, Tribal Council treasurer. “We can’t rely on gaming forever.”

In 2007, the government created Mno-Bmadsen (meh no-buh MOD sen), which means “walking the good path” in Potawatomi. Often referred to as “Mno” at the Pokagon Band, it ensures long-term economic success for the Band by acquiring established businesses or developing new businesses altogether—none of which involve gaming.

Mno-Bmadsen has overseen the establishment or procurement of five non-gaming entities: Accu-Mold, Seven

Generations Architecture and Engineering, Bent Tree Market, D.A. Dodd, and most recently, Seven Generations Construction.

“As leaders we must think about the future,” said Troy Clay, president and CEO of Mno-Bmadsen. “We don’t know for certain the future of gaming. What we do know is that we reduce the risk of that uncertainty by diversifying our investments. We also strengthen our tribal community by increasing the capacity of our people to invest in and manage those other business pursuits.”

This broad array of businesses require skilled workforces to make them succeed, so the Band provides opportunities to their citizens and staff for education and training in these areas.

The Band’s Apprenticeship Program trains citizens in the craft of carpentry. The program includes in-class instruction and on-the-job experience. Recently, apprentices reroofed the New Birth Christian Ministries building in South Bend and built three 4-by-12 raised beds for a Pokagon community garden.

Economic diversification is the game today- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Investments in Education


The Band has also partnered with local schools to ensure citizens and staff can pursue higher education and study topics beneficial to a career with the Band and its entities. At Indiana University South Bend (IUSB), citizens living in service-area counties in Michigan can attend at Indiana’s in-state rate. This agreement honors the tribe’s ancestral lands, which span across the Michigan-Indiana state line.

Starting this fall, Southwestern Michigan College will offer the Tribal Leadership Program. Students will study Native American history and policy, as well as leadership and marketing. Graduates will receive a certificate and an edge in the Pokagon Band government.

Citizens and staff can also study in 10-person cohorts at Lake Michigan College, particularly in the Hanson

Technology Center, set to be completed in 2017. The three avenues available to students will provide them with the

skills to work in the Band’s manufacturing businesses, government, or in casinos.

The success and life span of the Pokagon Band is tied inherently to the success of its citizens, which is why their education and training is held in high regard and priority. The Band strives to be a self-sufficient nation so it can continue to support its citizens and culture, sharing the good teachings of its people.

Find out more at www.pokagon.com.

“We can’t rely on gaming forever.”

- Eugene Magnuson, Tribal Council treasurer, the Pokagon Band of

Potawatomi

Investments in Service/Retail

Investments in Healthcare

Investments in Manufacturing


Ribbon Cuttings, Awards, and moreBrentwood at Elkhart, 3600 E Bristol St. Elkhart, hosted a ribbon cutting on June 9 to showcase their recent lobby remodel. Brentwood at Elkhart invites you to visit them and learn more about their services.

Church Community Services, 907 Oakland Ave. Elkhart, hosted a ribbon cutting on June 1 at their newly remodeled facility. Church Community Services is grateful for the community investments which allowed the updates to the facility.

SonSet Solutions hosted an E-Lab Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 16. Left to right in back: Jack Hiler, Ray Laborde, Jonathon Ward, Kyle Hannon, Charlie Jacobson, David Russell, John Anderson, Sr., Dave Pasechnik, Don Spragg.Left to right in front: Bethany Ward, Jeanie Jacobson, Anna Jacobson, Carl Jacobson, Gene Glader, Laurene Glader.

Life Center Project of Elkhart County, 1111 Bristol St, Elkhart, hosted a ground breaking on June 3 for their new center for Teen Challenge Ministries. Look for the Chamber to cut a ribbon on this new building in the near future!


New Paradigm Brewing Co., LLC celebrated their brewery launch with a ribbon cutting on June 18. They are located at 600 S Main St, Ste 102, Elkhart.

Business Recognition Award - Community Occupational Medicine (COM)COM provides business medicine solutions and quality care that supports a productive and healthy community. Opening in 2000, they now operate six clinics throughout Elkhart, St. Joseph and LaPorte Counties, dedicated to providing solutions and customer centric services. Innovative technology serves as the cornerstone for their staff to provide unique customized services to nearly 2,000 clients. They understand that their employees are truly their greatest asset! COM employees volunteer in local schools, children’s sporting events, the Boy Scouts, and local churches.

Business Education Partnership Award - Morris Industrial Equipment Morrison Industrial Equipmentis the 1st Quarter recipient of the Business Education Partnership Award, presented by the Education/Workforce Development Council. Phil Haarer has been a member of the Elkhart Area Career Center motorcycle maintenance and power equipment advisory board for many years. He actively works with students in various programs to educate them on the importance of preparing for career advancement. He trains them in interviewing, the job application process and helps them develop their 21st century skills. He also offers students internships and future job placement.


NEWSABOUT OUR MEMBERS

Submit your company’s news and information to [email protected]

Ambassador of the MonthLife Style Photography, Michael Wolff

I became an Ambassador to get out and network with people. Being an Ambassador has allowed me to do this and at the same time we have gotten the opportunity to work with many of its wonderful members. I have enjoyed the opportunity to visit the many different type of businesses in Elkhart County by attending Biz-Ness events and ribbon cuttings. Networking for me is to get out and meet many different people and the Chamber events have allowed me to do this. We have been able to pay for our membership through the programs and events offered with the Chamber.

Albert Gutierrez has joined Centier Bank’s board of directors. Gutierrez serves as president of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawka.

Commercial Broadband Solutions, a sister company to MapleNet Wireless in partnership with local technology power house Mapletronics, has launched a gigabit capable internet connection in downtown Elkhart to showcase its existing fiber optic and microwave technologies.

Electronic Commerce, Inc. (ECI), a cloud-based, fully unified human capital management (HCM) platform for the entire employee lifecycle, has secured a $40 million majority growth investment from Frontier Capital.

Elkhart Community Schools has hired Dr. Dawn McGrath as Deputy Superintendent. Dr. McGrath will lead all academic initiatives within the school district. She will begin her tenure July 1, 2015, upon the retirement of Dr. John Hill, Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Hill has served as the Chair of the Chamber’s Education Council since 2003.

Samantha Crooks is now a Program Associate with the Elkhart County Community Foundation.

Mary Smith has joined the Elkhart Truth as an Advertising Representative.

Jan Phifer of Gibson is leading the new Small Employer Benefits Group, focusing on employee benefits for companies with under 100 employees for the development and implementation of their employee benefits strategies.

John Bowen has joined Hall, Render, Killian, Heath& Lyman as an attorney in its Indianapolis office. He practices in the area of health care law with a focus on regulatory, compliance, corporate transactional and physician alignment and integration matters.

Mark Fox has been appointed associate dean and director of the Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend. He has served as associate dean for community health and research development at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa since 2008.

Interra Credit Union was recognized as a recipient of a Next Level Achievement Award by CRIF Lending Solutions at its National forum. The award was presented in recognition of achievement in growing auto dealer relationships three-fold during 2014 and in deepening service to existing dealers.

J.A. Wagner Construction was recently ranked #28 nationally of all metal builders by tonnage, and is the largest tonnage builder in Indiana (Metal Construction News).

James B. Champer, CPA, has joined Kruggel Lawton CPAs as a senior manager. He will focus on serving clients and providing guidance to colleagues on tax matters. In addition, he will contribute to the growth of the firm’s fiduciary tax services and nonprofit practice area.

Robby L. Dennis has been promoted to office manager of Lake City Bank’s Elkhart northwest office. Dennis will support office staff, manage daily operations of the office and handle small business loans.

The Medical Foundation has named Dr. Joyce Simpson as president, replacing Dr. Robert Tomec, who is retiring after serving in the position for 35 years.

TalentSource Staffing, a Michiana-based female-owned staffing solutions company, welcomes Jami Schooley to help meet client’s recruiting needs. She has been recognized for outstanding customer service and is passionate about providing quality and adding value to the recruiting team.

AMS Holdings LLC13381 CR 28 Middlebury, IN 46540 (574) 320-2664Allen Eash

CBMC of Michiana/Christian Business Men’s ConnectionPO Box 187Elkhart, IN 46515(574) 343-2717Scott FrankoNon Profit Organizations

Chicago and Michiana Five for the Homeless, Inc.chicagoandmichianafiveforthehomeless.org347 W Lusher AveElkhart, IN 46516(574) 383-8428John ShaferNon Profit Organizations

Darr & Associates, Inc.darr-associates.com1723 E Bristol StElkhart, IN 46514(800) 696-4056Fax: (574) 289-4327Brenda HermanHearing AidsWomen Business Enterprise Certification - WBE

Elkhart Education Foundationelkharteducationfoundation.org2746 Old US 20 W, Ste BElkhart, IN 46514(574) 361-1258Fax: (574) 522-0599Ashley MolyneauxNon Profit Organizations

Williamson Employment Services, Inc.Referred by First Call Staffing, Anji Flintwilliamsonemployment.com3371 W Cleveland Rd, Ste 120South Bend, IN 46628(574) 289-1454Fax: (574) 243-1337Kimberly MannStaffing ServicesWomen Business Enterprise Certification - WBE

50 YEARS OR MORE Shreiner & Sons, Inc. 1936Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Inc. 1955CTS Corporation 1963

25 YEARS OR MORE Niblock Excavating, Inc. 1966L.E. Johnson Products, Inc. 1971Miller Monuments, Inc. 1971Skyline Corporation 1971Culligan Water 1972Noah’s Landing Pet Care Clinic LLC 1972Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. 1972Matterhorn Conference Center 1973Niblock Machinery, Inc. 1974Auspro Manufacturing Co., Inc. 1975Bugsy’s Elkhart Exterminating, Inc. 1978Ruthmere Museum 1978Heritage Financial Group, Inc. 1981Bontrager Pools, Inc. 1982Chiphone Federal Credit Union 1982Bent Oak Corporation 1985Sapa Extrusions 1985Concord Mall 1986Helgeson Steel, Inc. 1986WFRN 1987Housing Authority, City of Elkhart 1988Indiana University South Bend/Elkhart 1988Schupan & Sons, Inc. 1989

20 YEARS OR MORE Christiana Creek Dental Care, PC 1991Compass Wealth Advisors, LLC 1992Grauvogel & Associates 1993

15 YEARS OR MORE Business Furnishings LLC 1996

10 YEARS OR MORE Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc. 2000Reflex Industries 2001Texas Roadhouse 2001Genesis Products, LLC 2003Trine University 2003WorkOne Northern 2003

5 YEARS OR MORE Canon Solutions America, Inc. 2006Hill & Associates, Inc. 2007AI Manufacturing, Inc. 2008Botkin & Hall, LLP 2008Pletcher Sales Inc. 2008Synergy Insurance Group 2008TaigMarks Inc. 2010

1 YEAR Altec Engineering, Inc. 2014American Safety & First Aid Inc. 2014DaVita Dialysis 2014NationJob 2014Patricia Tokar Canton CPA PC Inc. 2014Recipe-4-Health, LLC 2014

NEW MEMBERS

RENEWING MEMBERS Our thanks to members who recently renewed!

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

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Aseracare HospiceBail Home Services & Construction, Inc.Better Way Products, Inc.BioLife Plasma ServicesBroderick Chiropractic CenterBumgarner Welding & InspectionCargo Services, Inc.Century FoamCoffee Time/Water TimeColdwell Banker Roth Wehrly GraberConversion Components, Inc.Cracker BarrelCritter Control of NC IndianaD & W Inc.DA Pumpernickels / Apple Tree CateringDay Fluid PowerDEHCO, Inc.E Commerce Technology -

Michiana Inc.Element Materials TechnologyElkhart County Community FoundationElkhart Lions ClubElkhart Steel Service, Inc.Employment Plus, Inc.Fleming Sales Co., Inc.Griffen P&H, Inc.Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral HomeHawkins Water Tech, Inc.Hess Karfomenos & AssociatesIechyd Da Brewing CompanyIMKO Workforce SolutionsInstant Auto FinanceKampCo Steel Products, Inc.Kevin A. Emery, CPALaVanture Products Co., Inc.Lee’s Wood ProductsMapleNet Wireless, Inc.

National Rifle AssociationNature’s Wood ProductsNoBi Security & FirePatrick Industries, Inc.Sanders Pianowski, LLPSeifert DrugSenior HelpersService SpecialtiesSpearhead Sales & MarketingTalentSource StaffingTroyer Group, Inc.TR Arnold & Associates, Inc.Troyer ProductsUnited Way of Elkhart Co., Inc.Valley View Health Care CenterWalsh & Kelly, Inc.Watcon, Inc.Williamsburg, Managed by Gene B. Glick Co.YWCA North Central IndianaZURN PEX, Inc.


July/Aug CALENDAROF EVENTS

Imagination Pro Mediaprovides the sound system for all Biz-Ness events.

Contact [email protected]

Sponsor a2015 or 2016 Biz-Ness Event

Biz-NessAfter Hours

JulySolution Selling - Lead Conversion SystemGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, 418 S. Main St.8 am - Noon Biz-Ness After HoursHosted by Golden Living CenterHeld at McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk, 333 NIBCO Pkwy5 - 7 pm

Young Professionals Cheers for Charity: LovewayFlippin’ Cow, 51330 State Road 19, Elkhart 5:30 - 7:30 pm

AugustINDOT Luncheon hosted by Transportation CouncilElcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21, BristolNoon - 1:30 pm Governor Pence LuncheonCrystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre11:30 am - 1 pm

Biz-Ness After HoursSenior1Care, location to be announced 5 - 7 pm

Inspire Us Luncheon: The Education Situation,hosted by Young Professionals CouncilElkhart Chamber Board Room 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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333 NIBCO Pkwy, Ste A (McCarthy’s on the Riverwalk)

The Greater Elkhart Chamber will welcome the new teachers & administrators of Elkhart, Concord, Baugo, and Middlebury School systems, as well as area private schools with a welcome presentation at their school system’s orientation in August. Sponsorships are needed for the canvas bags and items to fill the bags. The bags will be delivered to each new educator at their schools in August. They will contain information about Elkhart County, a directory listing of businesses that contributed to this project, gift certificates and donated items such as pens, pencils, office supplies, or sample products with company names & logos.

Our goal is to reach all new educators in the community, so we will need donated items to fill approximately up to 200 bags.

Sponsorships are available!

FOR FURTHER DETAILSContact Kathy Cardwell at the Chamber:

(574) 293-1531 EXT. [email protected]

Education Council looks for partners in welcoming new educators


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Transportation Luncheon slated for Aug. 4The Annual INDOT Luncheon hosted by the Transportation Council of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will feature special guests:

INDOT Commissioner Brandye Hendricksonand key INDOT staff members

The luncheon will be held at Elcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21, Bristol, on Tuesday, August 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming plans for transportation infrastructure in the Michiana area and celebrate what we have achieved in working together.

Chamber Members: $20 Non-Members: $30Registration deadline is August 1.

Sponsored by: Cardinal Buses; HRP Construction, Inc.; IOI Pay; Marbach, Brady & Weaver; Niblock Excavating; Old National Bank; Rieth-Riley Const. Co., Inc.; Robert Weed Plywood Corp.; Thor Industries, Inc.; and Troyer Group.

Above - Construction on US 31 in 2014. The South Bend to Plymouth section opened in August 2014 and has already improved drive time and safety between here and Indianapolis.

LUNCHEONThursdayAugust 1311:30 am – 1 pm

Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre

410 S Main St, Elkhart

Chamber Members: $35Non-Members: $50

Table sponsorships available: $500(includes preferential seating for 8, company name on marketing materials and displayed at luncheon)

Call 574-293-1531 or go towww.Elkhart.orgto register.

The Economic Development/Legislative Affairs Councilof the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commercewelcomes

Indiana Governor Mike Pence

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