BUSINESS

Search led to store

Nicki Winkles and her antique and vintage business have experienced quite a bit of change in the last year and a half.

Here to stay

Taking one peek at his desk, it’s easy to conclude Brian Aker has been at 414 N. Meridian St. in Portland for many years.

Beer brewing started in shed

It all started in an old shed.

‘BeYouTiful’ store opens in FR

FORT RECOVERY — Five years ago, Jenni Smith had an itch to open a store.

Tyson Inc. reports a drop in sales

Tyson Foods Inc., parent of Portland’s Tyson Mexican Original, reported quarterly sales this week that reflected a drop in U.S. demand for chicken.

Richards is new head of JCDC

When Travis Richards told his wife he was feeling the pull to become more involved with serving his community, he wasn’t sure what direction that desire would lead him.

Mary Meeker raising big bucks for fund

Jay County’s Mary Meeker is in the process of raising about $1.25 billion for a new venture capital growth fund, Business Insider reported Friday.

Working for revitalization

There is nothing striking about the old Stevens Building. The two-story, brick facade and boarded up windows don’t command immediate attention as people pass through downtown Portland – at least not for now.

POET plans plant

POET Biorefining is moving forward with construction of a new biofuel facility in Indiana.

Ardagh posts 3rd quarter

Ardagh Group, parent of glass container plants in Dunkirk and Winchester, reported third quarter revenues of $2.39 billion, an increase of 3 percent. 

Fine at 50

It started as a mom and pop business. And 50 years later it's still a mom and pop business. 

Bluffton ethanol plant is sold

Bluffton’s ethanol plant is among three being sold to Valero Renewable Fuels Company. Green Plains Inc. announced this week it will sell the Bluffton plant along with ethanol plants in Lakota, Iowa, and Riga, Michigan, for $300 million plus $28 million in working capital.

CVS, Aetna merger gets OK

The Justice Department this week approved the $69 billion merger between CVS Health and Aetna.

Briggs elected to chair bank board

Bank of Geneva's president and chief executive officer Andrew Briggs has been elected chairman of the board of directors. 

Permits issued for new construction

New construction projects totaling more than $5 million received permits in July and August from the Jay/Portland Building and Planning office. 
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