BUSINESS

Fisher bologna wins national award

Fisher Meats won a grand champion award for its bologna recently at a national trade show in Omaha, Neb.

Fleetwood gets abatement

The Decatur City Council granted a tax abatement to Fleetwood RV, a company reopening production plants after their purchase by American Industrial Partners.

Eye Center Group to liquidate assets

An investigation into financial mismanagement and possible theft has left the Eye Center Group, a Muncie-based firm which operates an office in Portland, in turmoil.

Vision 20/20 set for Tuesday

The second community-wide meeting as part of development of a county strategic plan is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at West Jay Middle School, Dunkirk.

Glass plant back in production

Dunkirk's Saint-Gobain Containers plant's amber glass furnace, temporarily disabled by a major leak of molten glass in May, is now back in operation producing about 2.5 million beer bottles a day for Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company.

Kunkle closes Hartford City dealership

Car dealer Ken Kunkle closed a dealership in Hartford City as one about 800 GM dealerships closing nationwide.

Chamber unveils 'Shop Jay' drive

The Jay County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its "Shop Jay County First" campaign this week at the chamber's monthly luncheon meeting.

Jail boosts permit totals

The Jay County Jail expansion received its permit and boosted August construction costs with its $7.32 million price tag.

Service blitz sweeps area

Several service trucks swept through Jay County this week as telecommunication provider EMBARQ was upgrading equipment in a 3-day "service blitz."

Solar tour coming to county

The ASES National Solar Tour, the world's largest grassroots solar event, will be making five stops in Jay County, starting at solar heating system installer Solartech, Portland.

Boggs takes reins at WPGW radio

WPGW radio announced John Boggs, Portland, as its new general manager/sales manager.

Regional group formed

Jay County has joined Blackford, Delaware and Grant counties and Energize-ECI in a multi-county economic planning district.

Coca-Cola open house set

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Portland, will have an open house and plant tours today.

CR's ad team wins HSPA award

The Commercial Review's advertising team was honored this week with first and second place finishes in the Hoosier State Press Association's advertising awards.

It's time for nominations

The Jay County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual awards.
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