The Chamber Scene - Huntington County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Scene
HUNTINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
305 Warren Street • Huntington, Indiana 46750 • (260) 356-5300 • www.huntington-chamber.com • December 2010
The Desk and Copy Stop celebrates 30 years
The Desk and Copy Stop celebrated its
30th year in business in Huntington in October. Dave and Ann Wasmuth opened their
original business as The Desk in downtown
Huntington at 315 N. Jefferson Street on
October 1, 1980 and remained at that location for 17 years. After operating in two
other locations, The Desk and Copy Stop
began business in its current downtown location, 434 N. Jefferson Street, in 2009.
Dave and Ann purchased their current
building this past October on their anniversary.
The business has continually supplied
Huntington and the surrounding communities with office supplies and equipment
since its beginning. The Desk was one of
the first 50 sales agents in the country to
handle Xerox copiers when they became
available in 1984. Dave explained that Xerox suppliers blossomed to over 600 nationwide and The Desk remained in the top
10 percent of those businesses for its sales
of the copiers for five years. They now sell
and service their own line of copiers and
Dave has installed over 2,000 copiers since
he began selling them.
The couple is happy to be back downtown and “loves” the downtown atmosphere. Dave says he is a hopeless romantic
about returning Huntington to what it was.
They are also grateful for their long lasting
customers who have followed them to the
various locations. They see the importance
of supporting local businesses and believe
the downtown has a very positive atmosphere – they see positive things happening.
Dave started in the office supply business
with his father in downtown Columbia
City. Dave continued alongside his father
at the Columbia City location selling to
customers in Huntington until he decided
to open the Huntington retail store.
The Desk is a full line office dealer with
over 40,000 items available to its customers. Along with paper, pens, toner cartridges, notebooks, and every office supply
imaginable, the business also offers a full
line of over 50,000 pieces of office furniture. The couple explained that if they do
not have an item in stock, they can have it
for a customer by the next day and some-
Dave and Ann Wasmuth, owers of The Desk and Copy Stop celebrated 30 years in business in October. The Chamber congratulates the Wasmuths on their anniversary.
times the same day. The Copy Stop is a
full-service quick printing business. It offers copies, business cards, letterheads,
hand books, manuals, and more to its many
customers.
“The Desk and Copy Stop can compete
with the big box stores,” explained Dave
and Ann when asked about the pricing.
Their favorite thing is taking care of the
customers. “I love my customers,” Ann
stated, “We want to offer them the best value and pricing available and make them
feel special about doing business with us.”
The couple recently completed a large
furniture project for the new Pathfinder location in the former Northstar building. It
took them around one month of ordering,
delivering, and installing to get the new location ready for Pathfinder to move in.
Dave enjoys meeting the customer’s needs
and completing installations such as the
Pathfinder building.
Possible future plans for The Desk and
Copy Stop include remodeling the backroom and putting in an office furniture
showcase. The couple believes the downtown will see more retail shops locate there
and hopes to see this happen.
The Wasmuths both believe the downtown feels much more positive since they
have come back. They feel they are part of
the community again and want to be a part
of the positive things that are taking place
downtown.
What’s Inside:
Business of the Month . . . . . . . .Page 2
Aaron’s opens in Huntington . .Page 2
Ribbon Cuttings at Central School
and Daniels Automotive . . . . .Page 3
After Hours at Huntington County
Community Foundation
and Pathfinder Services . . . . .Page 4
New Chamber Board Members
and Outgoing Members . . . . .Page 6
Pathfinder honors individuals . .Page 7
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Chamber of Commerce of Huntington County
Board of Directors
2010
Chairman of the Board
Seth Marshall
BSB Investments
December 2010
December
Business of the Month
Wells Fargo Bank
Chairman of the Board Elect
Nicole Johnson
Edward Jones & Company
Treasurer
Lee Pasko
MarkleBank - Huntington
Community Banking Center
Past Chairman of the Board
Matt Roth
DeLaney Hartburg Roth & Garrott LLP
Kim Myers
Myers Jewelry
Rose Wall
Wehr Into Flowers
Jeremy Nix
Matheny Hahn Denman & Nix LLC
Mike Perkins
Parkview Huntington Hospital
Foundation
Dan Juergens
Juergens Do-It Center and Radio Shack
Wells Fargo was chosen as December’s Business of the Month by the Huntington
County Chamber of Commerce. Pictured front row from left to right are: Heidi Lamprecht, Wells Fargo Bank; Michelle Crone, Wells Fargo Bank and Chamber Ambassador; Monique Dennis, manager Wells Fargo Bank; Brittany Grodrian, Stephanie
Beck, Wells Fargo Bank; Amy Stansell, Northview Inn and Chamber Ambassador;
JoDeane Knowles, TCU and Chamber Ambassador. Back row from left are: Steve
Kimmel, executive director Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer Radke, Jennifer Leas,
Samantha Sherwood, Jamie Justice, Wells Fargo Bank; Gene Snowden, Ness Bros
and Chamber Ambassador.
Lori Mickley
Bendix Commercial Vehicle
Systems, LLC
Tracey Shafer
Huntington County Community School
Corporation
Kittie Keiffer
Re/Max Professional Group
Mike McElhaney
McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home
Ron Tinkle
First Federal Savings Bank
STAFF
Steve Kimmel
Executive Director
Ellen Prange
Office Manager
Jo Ann Burnau
Program/Administrative Assistant
Aaron's locates in Huntington Plaza
Aaron’s, a furniture, electronics, computer, and appliance store, opened at 1900 N.
Jefferson Street early in November. Located in Huntington Plaza, the new store is in
the former Movie Gallery location.
A variety of products are offered by
Aaron’s in the completely remodeled high
tech store. The company also provides free
product service and delivery. The business
currently has eight employees according to
Nick Krontz, store manager,.Aaron’s is
open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Saturday. The store may be reached by
phone at 358-9335 or by visiting the website at www.shopaarons.com.
December 2010
Huntington County Chamber of Commerce
Parkview holds fourth
annual “Mittens for
Munchkins” program
Parkview Huntington Hospital invites the
Huntington County community to share its
warmth this winter with the children of the
county by participating in the hospital’s
fourth annual “Mittens for Munchkins”
Christmas program.
Two Christmas Giving Trees are located
in the hospital mall, upon which visitors
may hang a new pair of mittens or gloves,
a hat or scarf. Items may be purchased and
brought in, or items may be purchased in
the hospital’s Gift Shop.
“The Mittens for Munchkins program has
given Parkview Huntington Hospital employees an opportunity to help our little
ones in the community stay warm over the
cold winter months,” said Darlene Garrett,
Parkview Huntington Hospital chief operating officer. “Generous people in the community also have contributed in year’s past,
and we are happy to accept their generosity again this year on behalf of the children.”
The gifts are tax-deductible, and Gift
Shop hours are: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and noon to 4 p.m., weekends.
The gifts will be distributed to families by
the Salvation Army of Huntington County
and the Markle Church of Christ’s Karing
for Kids program following the hospital’s
giving deadline of Monday, Dec. 13.
Lake City Bank holds
coloring contest
Lake City Bank, 1501 N. Jefferson Street,
is offering a “Deck our Halls” holiday coloring contest to children up to age 12. Coloring pages are available from any customer service representative at Lake City
Bank or may be downloaded from the
Chamber of Commerce website at
www.huntingtoncountychamber.com.
All entries will be judged for creativity in
the following age groups: up to four years
of age, ages five to eight, and ages nine to
12. Coloring pages may be decorated with
crayons, markers, or glitter and should be
returned to Lake City Bank no later than
December 17.
The grand prize winner will receive a $20
Visa gift card and one winner from each of
the age groups will receive a Lake City
Piggy Bank. Entries are limited to one per
child and winners will be notified by telephone.
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Ribbon Cutting
Central School Apartments - QHD
Friday, November 19
Leaders of the community and the project join for the official groundbreaking of Central School Apartments. Front row from left: Steve Kimmel, executive director, Chamber of Commerce; Tracey Shafer, superindentent, HCCSC; Jim Allbaugh, LifeStream
Services; Mayor Steve Updike; Randy Maxwell, Maxwell Construction; Ken Adkins,
president, Quality Housing Development; Scott Green, Mutual Bank, Muncie; Clint
Crocker, Maxell Construction; and Matt Riley, architect. Back row, Ed Waters, Waters
Lock & Key; Steve McIntyre, city council; Todd Nightenhelser, The Collector’s Box;
Bobby Bailey, Bailey’s Coffee LLC; Terry Miller, Chamber ambassador.
Ribbon Cutting
Daniels Automotive
Wednesday, November 3
Daniels Automotive, 700 E. Market Street, held a grand opening celebration with a
Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 3. Technician Tom
Buehler and owner Scott Daniels, center of photo, prepare to cut the ribbon with many
city and county officials, Chamber board members and ambassadors present. Following the ceremony, the business served lunch complete with a celebratory cake to members of the community.
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Chamber of Commerce of Huntington County
After Hours
Pathfinder Services
Thursday, November 17
December 2010
Welcome New Members
Angel Corps
Melissa Quinn
201 E. Market St., Suite 201
Bluffton, IN 46714
Love INC
Bill Fetrow
715 Byron St.
Huntington, IN 46750
Blomeke earns
GRI designations
After Hours were held at Pathfinder Services new facility on Thursday, November 17.
Guests were treated to a tour of the facility and shown several different rooms and offices. Pathfinder Services also treated the guests to a light meal. Several people attended and everyone seemed to enjoy the late afternoon event. Shown above are several of the guests who attended the After Hours.
After Hours
Huntington Co. Community Foundation
Thursday, November 4
After Hours were held at the Huntington County Community Foundation on Thursday,
November 4. The guests were introduced to the new executive director, Michael Howell. The Foundation served the guests chicken nuggets, meatballs, vegetable tray, wonderful desserts, and a variety of drinks. Shown above is Michael Howell in the center
of the photo talking with Captain Timothy Sell of the Salvation Army.
Joe Blomeke has
earned the GRI
(Graduate Realtor Institute) designation
after
completing
three years of real estate study. Blomeke
is a realtor associate
with RE/MAX Professional Group, 288
Home Street. The
Joe Blomeke
designation adds to
the professional service Joe gives to his
clients in the Real Estate environment.
The GRI designation is considered the
cornerstone of all real estate education and
is nationally recognized for its standards.
Blomeke studied ethics and standards of
practice, negotiation skills, environmental
factors, and many other related subjects. He
can be reached at 356-5500 or 341-0146.
Dr. Wait opens
his office on
Parkview campus
C. Bryan Wait, MD,
Internal Medicine,
welcomes patients at
his new office on the
Parkview Huntington
Hospital campus.
Dr. Wait specializes
in diabetes, geriatrics, cardiology and
gastrointestinal disorders.
His office is located C. Bryan Wait MD
in Suite 110 of the
John B. Kay Medical Office Building, 2003
Stults Road, Huntington. Office hours are
Monday, noon to 4 p.m., and Thursday, 8
a.m. to noon.
To make an appointment with Dr. Wait,
call (260) 244-0238.
December 2010
Huntington County Chamber of Commerce
Pathfinder Honors Individuals
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The Staff of the
Huntington County
Chamber of Commerce
would like to thank all our
members for a wonderful year
and wish all of you
Happy Holidays
John Niederman, president of Pathfinder Services was recognized for his 25 years with the organization. Pictured above front
row left to right are: John Niederman and his wife Judy. Back row
from left: Shawna Niederman, Dan Niederman, Jason Bilyeu,
Alyssa Bilyeu, Abby Niederman, Diana Niederman, Rob Miller.
John Niederman shakes hands with retiring Sandi Circle as she
receives a surprise recognition for over 30 years of service with
Pathfinder Services.
PROFESSIONAL JANITORIAL
SERVICE, INC.
Industrial and Commercial Cleaning
Since 1985
SAFEGUARD SERVICES, INC.
Security Guard and Patrol Service
Since 1962
430 Warren Street
Huntington, IN
(260) 356-4726
VACANCY OFFICE SPACE
Located at 1312 Flaxmill Road
BEST LOCATION IN HUNTINGTON
AVAILABLE AROUND SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
AMPLE PARKING WITH UP TO (10)
INDIVIDUAL OFFICES
Christy Ray won the Timothy
Hancher Direct Services Award
honoring a Pathfinder staff person who has gone “above and
beyond” in providing direct services to the Pathfinder clients.
Tim Allen was presented the
prestigious Herbert D. LaMont
award. Allen started the Miracle
League baseball, soccer, and
flag football leagues in Huntington County.
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After Hours
AFTER HOURS
For information about hosting a Chamber After Hours, please
call the Chamber office at (260) 356-5300 and ask for available
dates.
Dorothy’s Hallmark
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 5-7 p.m.
Christmas in the Village
December 3 & 4 - Downtown Roanoke
NETWORKING BREAKFAST SHOWCASE
For information on becoming a Networking Showcase
presenter, please call the Chamber office at
(260) 356-5300 and ask for available dates.
Christmas in Our Town
December 4 - 1-3 p.m.
Markle Health & Rehabilitation
The 56th Annual Performance of
Handel’s “Messiah”
CHAMBER NEWSLETTER ADS
Business Card and Service Ads
as low as - $10 per issue
Half Page - $50 per issue
Sunday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Full Page - $100 per issue
Cloud Computing …
Chamber of Commerce Office
to reserve your space
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Senior Center Christmas Party
Miller’s Merry Manor
Thursday, December 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Call 356-5300
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS:
Email your press releases and pictures to:
skimmel@huntington-chamber.com
NOTE: Deadline for advertising and members in the news for
the January newsletter is December 17, 2010. Call for details!