July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Boggs takes reins at WPGW radio
Business Roundup
WPGW radio announced John Boggs, Portland, as its new general manager/sales manager.
Boggs, a Portland native and graduate of Portland High School, has worked for several radio stations across the state including Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Mishawaka. Boggs most recently worked at DRG, a magazine publisher in Berne for 11 years.
Boggs began with WPGW on Monday. He and his wife live east of Portland.
Cardiology addition
Fort Wayne Cardiology has reached an agreement to join Parkview Health.
The cardiology group signed a letter of intent with the Fort Wayne provider, which may help create more cost-effective heart care. The agreement is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1.
Walgreens renovates
Walgreen Company announced a 55 percent cash flow increase in the recent quarter boosted by store renovations and a reduction in inventory.
The company is focusing on revamping its stores and creating less cluttered stores as it cuts back on inventory.
Walgreens, which has focused on rapid expansion and building of new sites, is slowing its growth and focusing more on improvements.
About 40 percent of its locations nationwide are less than five years old.
Geneva chamber
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday with a presentation from Shetler's Warehouse.
Shetler's Warehouse, a new business in Geneva, will present the program and will offer tours of its facility after the meeting. The meeting begins at noon at the Geneva Town Hall community room. Lunch costs $8 and reservations need to be made by Monday at (260) 368-7251 or [email protected].
TAA availability
The United State Department of Labor ruled that employees of BorgWarner Diversified Transmission Products are eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance programs.
The TAA program offers assistance to workers who are displaced due to imports of shifts in production taking jobs out of the nation. Workers who were displaced on or after June 24, 2008, are eligible.
The program may allow workers to receive re-employment services, job search and relocation allowances and training.
A certification for re-employment was also released for displaced older workers at the Muncie facility. Older workers may choose between regular TAA benefits or may select to receive a wage subsidy of 50 percent of their new and old salary, up to $12,000.
Trick-or-treat
Jay County businesses are invited to participate in Portland's downtown trick-or-treat event on Oct. 30.
Businesses will be able to set up in the parking lot or in front of the Community Resource Center for the two-hour event starting at 5 p.m. Cost to participate is $20 to cover costs associated with advertising and printing.
Interested businesses should contact the Jay County Chamber of Commerce by Friday to sign up.
New oven
Pretzel's Inc., Bluffton, recently added its 17th oven to its factory.
The oven, purchased used from an Indianapolis company, will allow the company to increase production by about 10 percent.
The company also expanded its infrastructure and hired mostly Wells County contractors to install the oven.
Blackford turbines
Blackford County Schools is exploring the possibility of wind turbines to help power its buildings.
School officials met with an architectural engineering and energy group, which is promoting wind turbines. Officials from Blackford County and Southern Wells County attended the informational meeting. Randolph County has also been exploring the possibility of wind turbines at its schools.
Corn dogs
Corn dog producer Monogram Comfort Foods was granted a tax abatement for $5.3 million in new equipment.
The expansion is expected to provide about 54 new jobs and will allow the company to begin producing hot dogs at the Muncie site. Currently, Monogram ships in hot dogs from Minnesota and turns them into corn dogs.
Development series
The Jay County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Craig Frazee at its next professional development series seminar.
The seminar titled "Web Design" will cover topics such as domain names, Web design, successful site building, and Web marketing.
The seminar will take place on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the John Jay Center for Learning. Registration costs are $40 for chamber members and $35 for each additional person. Costs for non-members is $45 with $40 for each additional person. Registration deadline is Oct. 30.
Resigned
Wells County Emergency Management Agency director Sherry Johnson tendered her resignation effective Oct. 31.
Johnson noted that the position is only paid as a part-time position, but the position requires several more hours of work. Johnson and former EMA director Jeri Lehman sought to make the position full time, but the county council denied the proposal.
Benton trip
Adams County's highway and building and zoning superintendents are planning to visit Benton County's wind farms in preparation for the possibility of a wind farm in the French and Kirkland's townships.
The superintendents are concerned about county infrastructure damage due to heavy trucks and cranes needed during the construction process.
Vending sold
J&J Vending and Catering, Union City, has sold the vending portion of its business to Bell Vending, New Castle.
J&J saw business decline as three companies it services went out of business. The company served Sheller-Globe, Body Company and Westinghouse in Union City.
The company will continue to operate its catering business despite selling off the vending portion.
Chronicle manager
The Mercer County Chronicle recently named a new general manager.
Jeff Stutesman was announced as the new manager after Anna Brewster, the current manager, announced her resignation. Brewster, who was retired, filled the position in the interim after the previous manager resigned last year.
Stutesman and his wife will be moving from Noblesville for the position. He most recently worked with DRG, a magazine publisher in Berne. He has worked with the Indianapolis Star, Noblesville Daily Times, Spotlight and Eastside Herald and the Hoosier State Press Association.
40th year
Elkhart Products Corporation, Geneva, celebrated its 40th year in business with a cookout.
The company saw cutbacks as the economy turned for the worse, but has rebounded and is looking optimistic. With 125 employees, the company produces products for the plumbing and automotive markets.
Energy seminar
Jay County REMC is hosting a free energy efficiency Oct. 22 at the REMC building.
Don Crawmer of Solartech and Scott DeHoff of DeHoff Insulation will present information about solar heating and the importance of a well-insulated home, respectively.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and include a light dinner. Call 726-7121 or (800) 835-7362 to register.
Energy postcards
Indiana's senators recently received more than 10,000 postcards from Hoosiers asking the legislators to keep consumers in mind when passing energy reform.
The Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc., is pushing to make sure that climate change legislation is fair, affordable and achievable for energy companies and consumers.
More than 500,000 postcards were delivered to senate offices from across the nation.
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Boggs, a Portland native and graduate of Portland High School, has worked for several radio stations across the state including Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Mishawaka. Boggs most recently worked at DRG, a magazine publisher in Berne for 11 years.
Boggs began with WPGW on Monday. He and his wife live east of Portland.
Cardiology addition
Fort Wayne Cardiology has reached an agreement to join Parkview Health.
The cardiology group signed a letter of intent with the Fort Wayne provider, which may help create more cost-effective heart care. The agreement is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1.
Walgreens renovates
Walgreen Company announced a 55 percent cash flow increase in the recent quarter boosted by store renovations and a reduction in inventory.
The company is focusing on revamping its stores and creating less cluttered stores as it cuts back on inventory.
Walgreens, which has focused on rapid expansion and building of new sites, is slowing its growth and focusing more on improvements.
About 40 percent of its locations nationwide are less than five years old.
Geneva chamber
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday with a presentation from Shetler's Warehouse.
Shetler's Warehouse, a new business in Geneva, will present the program and will offer tours of its facility after the meeting. The meeting begins at noon at the Geneva Town Hall community room. Lunch costs $8 and reservations need to be made by Monday at (260) 368-7251 or [email protected].
TAA availability
The United State Department of Labor ruled that employees of BorgWarner Diversified Transmission Products are eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance programs.
The TAA program offers assistance to workers who are displaced due to imports of shifts in production taking jobs out of the nation. Workers who were displaced on or after June 24, 2008, are eligible.
The program may allow workers to receive re-employment services, job search and relocation allowances and training.
A certification for re-employment was also released for displaced older workers at the Muncie facility. Older workers may choose between regular TAA benefits or may select to receive a wage subsidy of 50 percent of their new and old salary, up to $12,000.
Trick-or-treat
Jay County businesses are invited to participate in Portland's downtown trick-or-treat event on Oct. 30.
Businesses will be able to set up in the parking lot or in front of the Community Resource Center for the two-hour event starting at 5 p.m. Cost to participate is $20 to cover costs associated with advertising and printing.
Interested businesses should contact the Jay County Chamber of Commerce by Friday to sign up.
New oven
Pretzel's Inc., Bluffton, recently added its 17th oven to its factory.
The oven, purchased used from an Indianapolis company, will allow the company to increase production by about 10 percent.
The company also expanded its infrastructure and hired mostly Wells County contractors to install the oven.
Blackford turbines
Blackford County Schools is exploring the possibility of wind turbines to help power its buildings.
School officials met with an architectural engineering and energy group, which is promoting wind turbines. Officials from Blackford County and Southern Wells County attended the informational meeting. Randolph County has also been exploring the possibility of wind turbines at its schools.
Corn dogs
Corn dog producer Monogram Comfort Foods was granted a tax abatement for $5.3 million in new equipment.
The expansion is expected to provide about 54 new jobs and will allow the company to begin producing hot dogs at the Muncie site. Currently, Monogram ships in hot dogs from Minnesota and turns them into corn dogs.
Development series
The Jay County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Craig Frazee at its next professional development series seminar.
The seminar titled "Web Design" will cover topics such as domain names, Web design, successful site building, and Web marketing.
The seminar will take place on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the John Jay Center for Learning. Registration costs are $40 for chamber members and $35 for each additional person. Costs for non-members is $45 with $40 for each additional person. Registration deadline is Oct. 30.
Resigned
Wells County Emergency Management Agency director Sherry Johnson tendered her resignation effective Oct. 31.
Johnson noted that the position is only paid as a part-time position, but the position requires several more hours of work. Johnson and former EMA director Jeri Lehman sought to make the position full time, but the county council denied the proposal.
Benton trip
Adams County's highway and building and zoning superintendents are planning to visit Benton County's wind farms in preparation for the possibility of a wind farm in the French and Kirkland's townships.
The superintendents are concerned about county infrastructure damage due to heavy trucks and cranes needed during the construction process.
Vending sold
J&J Vending and Catering, Union City, has sold the vending portion of its business to Bell Vending, New Castle.
J&J saw business decline as three companies it services went out of business. The company served Sheller-Globe, Body Company and Westinghouse in Union City.
The company will continue to operate its catering business despite selling off the vending portion.
Chronicle manager
The Mercer County Chronicle recently named a new general manager.
Jeff Stutesman was announced as the new manager after Anna Brewster, the current manager, announced her resignation. Brewster, who was retired, filled the position in the interim after the previous manager resigned last year.
Stutesman and his wife will be moving from Noblesville for the position. He most recently worked with DRG, a magazine publisher in Berne. He has worked with the Indianapolis Star, Noblesville Daily Times, Spotlight and Eastside Herald and the Hoosier State Press Association.
40th year
Elkhart Products Corporation, Geneva, celebrated its 40th year in business with a cookout.
The company saw cutbacks as the economy turned for the worse, but has rebounded and is looking optimistic. With 125 employees, the company produces products for the plumbing and automotive markets.
Energy seminar
Jay County REMC is hosting a free energy efficiency Oct. 22 at the REMC building.
Don Crawmer of Solartech and Scott DeHoff of DeHoff Insulation will present information about solar heating and the importance of a well-insulated home, respectively.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and include a light dinner. Call 726-7121 or (800) 835-7362 to register.
Energy postcards
Indiana's senators recently received more than 10,000 postcards from Hoosiers asking the legislators to keep consumers in mind when passing energy reform.
The Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc., is pushing to make sure that climate change legislation is fair, affordable and achievable for energy companies and consumers.
More than 500,000 postcards were delivered to senate offices from across the nation.
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