Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce

LEADING BUSINESS
Greater Elkhart CHAMBER
JANUARY 2013
The Many Benefits of Corrective Eye Surgery Page 7
New Treatment Tackles Fluid Overload When Diuretics Fail
Page 14
What if Every Child Fulfills His or Her Potential?
Inside This Issue
Page 11
• HANNON SELECTED TO BE NEW PRESIDENT
• PRESIDENT’S REPORT • CHAMBER BOARD 2013 • ANNUAL MEETING
• FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED! • WORKING TOGETHER TO SAVE LIVES
Talk v. Walk
IN eLKHArT:
574-293-0681
It’s easy to talk value – law firms do it all the time. At
Barnes & Thornburg, we’d rather walk it than talk it. It’s
a distinction we share with our clients and embodies the
same true entrepreneurial spirit of our elkhart, Indiana
clients. They like their matters staffed with less leverage
and more partner involvement. They like their lawyering
practical, efficient, and predictable. measuring value
not by time spent, but by results obtained. By how well
we have walked their particular walk.
Joel D. Duthie
joel.duthie@btlaw.com
Andrew G. Helfrich
andrew.helfrich@btlaw.com
Glenn e. Killoren
glenn.killoren@btlaw.com
Christopher S. riley
christopher.riley@btlaw.com
eric H. J. Stahlhut
eric.stahlhut@btlaw.com
Samuel S. Thompson
samuel.thompson@btlaw.com
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J. Scott Troeger
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Timothy A. weaver
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Hannon Selected to be New Chamber President ......... 4
President’s Report ........................................................ 4
2013 Board of Directors................................................ 4
Chamber Anniversaries ................................................ 5
New/Renewing Members ............................................. 5
Working Together to Save Lives ................................... 6
The Many Benefits of Corrective Eye Surgery ............. 7
Calendar of Events ................................................. 8 & 9
Member Celebrations ................................................. 10
Ambassador of the Month .......................................... 10
Biz-Ness Before Hours ............................................... 10
What if Every Child Fulfills His or Her Potential?......... 11
Biz-Ness After Hours .................................................. 12
Councils .............................................................. 12 & 13
New Treatment Tackles Fluid Overload
When Diuretics Fail ................................................ 14
News About You ......................................................... 15
Foster Families Needed! ............................................ 15
ADVERTISERS
Barnes & Thornburg LLP ...................Inside Front Cover
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County, Inc. ...........11
BioLife Plasma Services ............................................... 6
Boling Vision Center ............................................. 7 & 13
CMS - Central Manufacturing Services, Inc ........... Insert
Elkhart General Hospital............................................. 14
First State Bank .......................................................... 10
Gold & Silver Sponsors ................................Back Cover
Oaklawn...................................................................... 15
Northpointe Fitness ............................................... Insert
Spectrum Eyewear Gallery ......................................... 12
WFRN ......................................................................... 12
Worldwide Jewelry & Pawn ........................................ 10
This publication is
provided free to members.
Kyle Hannon, President/CEO
Jill Drajer, Board Chair
Phone: (574) 293-1531 • Fax: (574) 294-1859
Email: info@elkhart.org • www.elkhart.org
© 2013 Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Greater Elkhart CHAMBER
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HANNON SELECTED TO BE NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT
After a national search, the Greater
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce selected
Kyle Hannon to lead the organization
starting January 1. The new president
was formalized by the Board of Directors
during their December 14 meeting.
Current Chamber president, Phil Penn,
is retiring at the end of this year. Penn
led the Chamber for 13 years. During his
tenure, the Chamber has been recognized
for many accomplishments, including
achieving 4-star accreditation from the US
Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Penn
was named Chamber Executive of the
Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives
Association.
The organization, with a staff of 12,
represents the interests of approximately
1,100
member
companies
and
organizations who provide jobs for more
than 44,000 people in the region. The
Chamber is recognized for business
networking events, like the annual BizNess Expo, which help companies contact
future suppliers and customers. The
Chamber is also known for government
advocacy efforts to improve the business
climate for companies and organizations
in the community. Penn and Hannon credit
the staff with these accomplishments.
“The Greater Elkhart Chamber of
Commerce is a respected organization
throughout this state. I look forward to
serving its great members as we continue
to march forward as leaders in the
community,” said Hannon.
Hannon currently serves as the Chamber
Vice President of Public Policy and Media
Relations and has helped the Chamber
develop legislative positions on issues at
the local, state, and national level. He also
organized Chamber visits to the Indiana
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Statehouse as well as Washington, DC,
and developed a public policy e-newsletter
that serves to keep members informed of
key political and policy issues.
Hannon also serves on the Elkhart City
Council. In order to maintain the nonpartisanship of the Chamber, and to avoid
any perception of conflicts of interest,
Hannon will be resigning his Council
seat.
Prior to working with the Chamber,
Hannon wrote a newspaper column for the
Elkhart Truth, operated a small publishing
company, and worked at the Indiana
Statehouse. In 2009 he earned an IOM
designation in Chamber management
from the US Chamber of Commerce. He
holds a Master of Public Affairs from IUSB
and bachelor’s degree from Ball State
University.
2013 BOARD MEMBERS
Kyle Hannon,
Chamber President/CEO
I feel a little like Jerry Chambers, Archie Clark,
or Darrell Imhoff.
You’ve never heard of them? They were the
three guys traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for
Wilt Chamberlain. You probably have heard of
Wilt Chamberlain. He was one of the greatest
professional basketball players of all time.
Phil Penn is one of the most-respected Chamber executives and
community leaders ever to serve Elkhart. Now I find myself stepping
into his office, into my new role as president of the Greater Elkhart
Chamber of Commerce.
Fortunately, I have worked with Phil and learned from him for 10 years.
Fortunately, the rest of the staff has similar experience under Phil’s
guidance. Fortunately, we have a strong team, a strong Chamber, and
a strong desire to lead our businesses and lead our community.
While it is a little unnerving to step into the president’s office behind
Phil, it is exciting to step into the presidency of an organization that
is one of the best Chambers in the state. We already host the best
golf outing and Biz-Ness Expo. We host the only Chamber-led INDOT
luncheon, Environmental Conference, and OSHA Council. In fact,
every one of our volunteer Councils is providing our membership with
ways to improve your businesses and organizations.
Our transition can be seamless. We have the experience. We have
wonderful members.
With this much momentum, our Chamber will have a strong transition.
A change in leadership is an opportunity to try new things, even while
maintaining past excellence. There is a future, even without Phil at the
helm.
I predict great accomplishments from our Chamber, as long as you
are still engaged.
Phil always had an open door to any member. I will do the same.
Please feel free to stop by and share your
ideas for our next great Chamber moment.
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Greater Elkhart
Front Row (Left to Right): John Kraft (Saint Joseph
Regional Medical Center), Blake Unger (Majority Builders,
Inc.), Angela Nelson (NIPSCO), Jill Drajer (Manchester
Tank, Board Chair), Teresa Shaffer (Ivy Tech Community
College of Indiana), Deb Alwine (Concord Mall), Merritt
Dilts (Bimbo Bakeries USA), Jeff Peat (1st Source Bank)
Back Row: Michael Marston (Botkin & Hall, LLP),
Brian Clark (Sanders Pianowski, LLP), Martin Madden
(Overhead Door Company of Mishawaka), Scott
Schmucker (Crowe Horwath LLP), Tim Stephens (Atwood
Mobile Products), Chris Stager (Frontier), Rhett Fisher
(Ancon Construction Co., Inc.), Steven Eller (Beacon
Health System), Steve Brown (Old National Bank), Ken
Julian (Thor Industries Inc. - Thor Support Services)
Not Pictured: Jacqueline Barton (Specialized Staffing
Solutions, LLC), Ken Himes (Waste-Away Group, Ltd.),
Bruce Piekarski (Horizon Bank), Amish Shah (Kem Krest),
Rachelle Shuff (Teachers Credit Union), Darin Sorg (Sorg
Jewelers), Vince Turner (MutualBank)
50 YEARS OR MORE
Bayer HealthCare
Elkhart General Hospital
Frontier
JJ Babbitt Co., Inc.
KeyBank
Lilly’s Party
Martin’s Pet & Garden Center
Matzke Florists, Inc.
Northern Indiana Public Service Co.
25 YEARS OR MORE
Advanced Imaging Solutions, Inc.
Ancon Construction Co., Inc.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Chase
Comcast
Concord Community Schools
Dec-O-Art, Inc.
Elkhart County Government:
Board of County Commissioners
Fasnap Corp.
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M)
KIK Custom Products
NIBCO Inc.
Red Roof Inns
Truth Publishing Co., Inc.
Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Charles C. Wicks
WTRC - 95.3 MNC
20 YEARS OR MORE
Agdia, Inc.
Builders Association of Elkhart County
Elcona Country Club, Inc.
TCU Insurance Agency
Tokar, Patricia, CPA
Excel Electronics Inc.
Feed the Children, Inc.
First State Insurance
Flexible Concepts, Inc.
G-Diamond Transport, Inc.
Gemstone
Kibbechem, Inc.
Lawyers Title, LLC
M/T Box Computers
Maple City Fire Protection, Inc.
McCollough-Scholten Construction Inc.
Network Solutions, Inc.
ObeCo, Inc.
On-Line Data
Panera Bread
Paul D. Eash Attorney at Law PC
Rollie Williams Paint Spot, Inc.
Royal Excursion
RV Surplus
Schrock Commercial
Tom Housand and Associates Inc.
Valmont Industries
Vista AV Integration
1 YEAR
JANUARY 2013
CHAMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Brewton Insurance
Cadet Construction
Center for Healing and Hope
Champion Manufacturing
Club Landing
Eastlake Terrace Senior Living Center
EckCo Plastics, Inc.
Employment Plus, Inc.
Hilltop Wealth Solutions/Ameriprise Financial
Images Jewelers, Inc.
Maplecrest Insurance, LLC
O’Leary Paint
Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service
Seniors Helping Seniors
NEW MEMBERS...
Please extend a welcome
to these new members!
Body Language Relaxation Spa
3700 E Mishawaka Rd, Ste 2
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 214-0852
mybodylanguagespa.com
Kimlee Jones
Salon & Spa
Church World Service
28606 Phillips St
PO Box 968
Elkhart, IN 46515
(574) 264-3102
Fax: (574) 206-7880
www.churchworldservice.org
Ronald Blaum
Hunger Relief Organization
Cira’s Express Mini Mart
215 Cleveland Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 277-7589
Tim Cira
Convenience Stores/Gasoline
Indiana Oxygen
1710 W Beardsley Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4433
www.indianaoxygen.com
Greg Miering
Welding Equipment/Supplies
15 YEARS OR MORE
Memorial Home Care
Old National Bank
10 YEARS OR MORE
DA Pumpernickels /Apple Tree Catering
Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney
INOVA Federal Credit Union
Jackie Clindaniel
McGladrey
NEXTECH Corp.
Specialized Staffing Solutions, LLC
5 YEARS OR MORE
Acme Refining
Adam’s Cake Shop
Arnt Asphalt Sealing
Bradd and Hall, Inc.
Business Development Corporation (BDC)
Conte Equipment Sales Inc.
Cope’s Carpet Cleaning, Inc.
Cornerstone Benefits Administrator, Inc.
Creative Financial Staffing
Cripe Design
Crossroads Pediatric Dentistry PC,
Michael Bigler, DDS
Crystal Valley Landscaping
D & M Glass Corp.
Dermacenter MD
Dunlap Dental Services, PC
RENEWING MEMBERS...
Our thanks to members who recently renewed!
Advanced Heating, Inc.
Airgas Great Lakes, Inc.
Alick’s Home Medical, Inc.
Aluminum Metals Company
Anabaptist Mennonite
Biblical Seminary
Anco Products, Inc.
Big Time Advertising, Inc.
Bravo Trailers, LLC
Brentwood at Elkhart
Bristol Street Pediatric Assn
Brown & Brown General Contractors
Bruce Carter Associates, LLC
Buzzi Unicem USA
The Centre, PC - Comprehensive
Plastic Surgery
CDR Construction
CMS - Central Manufacturing
Services, Inc.
Geneele Crump, LCSW
Custom Fabricators, Inc.
Days Corporation
Dometic, LLC
Elkhart Audiology Rehab
Elkhart County 4-H Fair &
Agricultural Exposition
Elkhart Emergency Physicians, Inc.
Elks Lodge #425 & Christiana Creek
Country Club
Farmer Tank, Inc.
FM Stone Commercial
Frost Engineering &
Consulting Company
The Growth Coach
Helman Sechrist Architecture
Holiday Inn Express
Homan Lumber Mart, Inc.
Hopman Jewelers, Inc.
Integritas Search LLC
KERAMIDA Inc.
Kimi’s Hair Designs
Brian J. King, DDS, PC
Kropf Industries
Lake Michigan Mailers, Inc.
Lawmasters, Inc.
Lindahl Photography, Inc.
Maple City Dispensing
Marshall & Poe, LLC
Menno Travel Service
Mid-City Supply Company, Inc.
MITO Corporation
Myers Trust Real Estate
Nexus RV
PayChoice
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Ranch Fiberglas, Inc.
Riverpointe Hearing Center/
Craig E. Meyer, MD
Salem Insurance
Sam’s Club
The Sergio Corporation First Response of Elkhart
Service Experts Heating & AC
Service Specialties
SERVPRO of North Elkhart County
Sherry Laboratories of Indiana LLC
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
State Farm Insurance Companies
Time Flies Errand Services, LLC
Tumac’s LLC
Urology Associates
US Signal Company
Versa Machinery
Wells Fargo Advisors
Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer &
Buckingham, LLP
Greater Elkhart CHAMBER
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WORKING TOGETHER TO SAVE LIVES
Each day thousands of people across
the country lead normal, productive,
healthy lives thanks to BioLife Plasma
Services.
The BioLife Center on Emerson Drive in
Elkhart is directly responsible for helping
many of those who need live-saving
plasma-based therapies. This collection
center, one of five in Indiana, has been
operating since January of 2009.
Part of Baxter Healthcare Corporation,
BioLife Plasma Services develops a
wide variety of life-saving plasma-based
therapeutics. These include blood clotting
proteins to treat hemophilia, immune
support therapies for patients of primary
immunodeficiency, and pulmonology
deficiency therapies, and other lifethreatening conditions. Plasma therapies
are also used as a blood volume
replacement to treat trauma victims
who suffer from shock or severe burns
as well as surgical sealants that benefit
thousands of people every day.
For those who choose to donate to
save lives, BioLife is committed to safety.
Regulated by state and local agencies,
BioLife offers state-of-the-art facilities and
strives to provide high quality service and
a high level of safety to both donors and
recipients.
Human plasma, the pale yellow liquid
portion of the blood that can easily replaced
by the body, is not a substance that can be
produced in a laboratory or other artificial
environment. Healthy adults are the only
source of plasma for these life-saving
therapies. With 62 centers in the United
States, BioLife collects almost 3 million
liters of plasma per year.
An initial appointment at a center can take
two to three hours, however, subsequent
visits typically last about an hour.
The BioLife Plasma Services Center in
Elkhart offers several amenities for donors
including wireless internet services, a
relaxing environment, and a supervised
playroom for donors’ children. Donors are
compensated for their time and are able
to receive up to $200 or more a month for
committing to the BioLife program.
Donating plasma saves lives and is surprisingly easy
and quick to do, plus you can receive
$200 OR MORE PER MONTH!
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Coalition of Chambers,
11:30 am
14
SCORE, 9:00 am
7
MONDAY
20
13
6
SUNDAY
29
Leadership Council,
4:00 pm
22
Biz-Ness After Hours,
First State Bank,
200 NIBCO Pkwy.,
Elkhart
5:00 – 7:00 pm
15
Women’s Council Steering
Committee, 10:00 am
Beautification Council,
8:00 am
Biz-Ness
Before Hours,
Jones Petrie Rafinski,
4703 Chester Dr, Elkhart,
7:00 – 9:00 am
8
Chamber Closed
1
TUESDAY
JANUARY
Ambassador Steering
Committee, 9:00 am
30
Technology Council,
8:00 am
23
Executive Board, 8:00 am
OSHA Council Breakfast,
“The Role of Supervisors
as EHS Leaders,”
Matterhorn Conference
Center, 7:30 am
16
Leadership Academy,
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Government Council,
8:00 am
9
Young Professionals
Council, 8:00 am
2
WEDNESDAY
31
YP Luncheon,
Lerner Theatre
Crystal Ballroom,
11:30 am
24
17
Ambassadors, 4:00 pm
Education Council,
7:30 am
10
3
THURSDAY
Environmental Council,
7:30 am
25
Board of Directors,
11:30 am
Economic Development
Council, 7:30 am
18
Transportation Council,
8:00 am
11
4
FRIDAY
3rd House Meeting,
10:00 – 11:30 am
26
19
12
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SATURDAY
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24
Coalition of Chambers,
11:30 am
11
SCORE, 9:00 am
4
MONDAY
17
10
3
SUNDAY
Leadership Council,
4:00 pm
26
Biz-Ness After Hours,
TBA
19
Beautification Council,
8:00 am
12
Women’s Council Steering
Committee, 9:00 am
OSHA 10 Hour
General Industry
Safety & Health
Program, Matterhorn
Conference Center,
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
5
TUESDAY
Ambassador Steering
Committee, 9:00 am
27
Executive Board, 8:00 am
OSHA Council
Breakfast,
“Safety Metrics for
Accountability,”
Matterhorn Conference
Center, 7:30 am
20
Leadership Academy,
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Government Council,
8:00 am
13
Bristol Business Council, 4:00 pm
Young Professionals
Council, 8:00 am
OSHA 10 Hour
General Industry
Safety & Health
Program, Matterhorn
Conference Center,
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
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WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY
Annual Outing Council,
4:00 pm
YP Luncheon,
Lerner Theatre
Crystal Ballroom
11:30 am
28
Business Recognition
Council, 4:00 pm
Women’s Council
Luncheon, TBA
21
Ambassadors Council,
4:00 pm
Education Council,
7:30 am
14
Annual Meeting,
Lerner Theatre
Crystal Ballroom,
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
BIz-Ness Before Hours,
Worldwide Jewelry & Pawn,
2621 W Lexington Ave, Elkhart
7:30 - 9:30 am
7
THURSDAY
Board of Directors,
11:30 am
Environmental Council,
7:30 am
22
Economic Development
Council, 7:30 am
15
Transportation Council,
8:00 am
8
1
FRIDAY
3rd House Meeting,
10:00 – 11:30 am
23
16
9
2
SATURDAY
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BIZ-NESS
BEFORE HOURS
Body Language Relaxation Spa, 3700 E
Mishawaka Rd, Ste 2, Elkhart, celebrated
their new business.
Legacy Heating and Air, Inc., 23821 Old
US 20 E., Elkhart, celebrated their new
business.
At Staybridge Suites they understand
extended stay travelers depend on certain
necessities, and cater to those needs. The
hotel’s location provides easy access to
attractions in South Bend and Mishawaka,
too. You will have all the business tools
you need and business support right at
your fingertips. Corporate travelers can
take advantage of their fully equipped
Business Center. They care about your
success, and the exemplary customer
service is unmatched. Visit them at:
www.staybridge.com/elkhartnorth.
All Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings
are celebrated with a complimentary balloon
bouquet from Bryan & Sarah Snyder
and Lilly’s Party.
The Ambassadors Council wishes to thank
Imagination Pro Media for the great sound
system they provide at the Biz-Ness Events.
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Every day, there are hundreds of people who are
starting something by spending time mentoring a child. The
reasons vary, but mentors spend time with children because they
share a belief that there is a value within that child that they are
investing in. It is that value, or talents, or passions that enable
children to positively impact the world around them. Unfortunately,
not all children see this beauty within themselves. The power of
a mentor in the life of those children comes not in their capacity
to create more value in children, but to unlock that potential – to
discover what was already there – to start something.
The path to starting something big in the life of a child doesn’t
actually have to be a big thing. Many times, the most powerful
moments come in the quiet simplicity of a conversation or a fun
activity or normal everyday occurrences. Mentors are just people
who don’t have to be superheroes. The most impact can be made
simply by being themselves because sometimes, a child just
needs to see a different sense of what ‘normal’ could look like.
For some children, a normal future doesn’t mean going to college,
it doesn’t mean living in a two-parent household or it doesn’t
mean getting involved in the vibrant community around them. By
spending time with a child doing normal things like taking a walk
outside, baking cookies or playing catch, mentors can introduce
these ideas and spark a whole world of new possibilities.
On a larger level, mentors also have the capacity to be a builtin accountability system for good decision making and positive
reinforcement in their mentees. This results in measurable
improvements in the building blocks of a bright future. As adults
in this community, we are ALL influences on the children that we
come into contact with. It’s our choice to decide to be a proactive
positive one.
While many adults agree that the idea of mentoring is a great
one, some are still hesitant to get involved and take that first
step. The most common excuse is that you’re probably too busy.
We’ve all probably said this at one time or another. And it begs
the question – why are we so busy? What are we filling our time
with?
The truth is that whatever it is that we are filling our precious
time with, we’ve made a decision to participate in it. Think about
it. We are not doing anything right now that we’ve said “no” to. So
what kinds of things have you said yes to filling your time with?
How are these things enriching your life and the lives of those
around you? Chances are, you’ve thought about mentoring a
child, but have told yourself that you are “too busy.” The children
of this community don’t wait for people to stop being busy to
grow up. These are children who need adults to take a moment
to recognize their worth – to start something.
Big Brothers Big Sisters operates under the belief that children
are better equipped to reach their full potential to become caring,
confident and competent adults with the positive influence of an
adult mentor in their lives. By creating meaningful, monitored
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matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and
children (Littles), children are exposed to new experiences,
possible careers and are ultimately aware that despite anything
that might be facing them, they have the support, love and
encouragement of an adult who cares about them.
The strength and longevity of one-to-one Big Brothers Big Sisters
relationships is seen in the careful matching of personalities and
interests. Children are matched to Big Brothers, Big Sisters or
Big Couples and Big Families who choose to mentor a child as a
family unit. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a system of ongoing
evaluation and support which is proven by independent studies
to help families by improving the odds that Littles will perform
better in school and avoid violence and illegal activities, and have
stronger relationships with their parents and others.
When you mentor a child with Big Brothers Big Sisters, you
are spending time with a child who is just like you and enjoys
the same sort of activities. So, take a moment to think about the
things that you love doing, the things that you are busy with and
ask yourself: Is there room for one more?
Greater Elkhart CHAMBER
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BIZ-NESS
AFTER HOURS
Councils
OSHA
The Role of Supervisors
as EHS Leaders
Hilton Garden Inn is just off the Indiana Toll
Road, and only a few miles from downtown
Elkhart or the University of Notre Dame.
The hotel provides you with everything you
need for a productive stay. Keep up with
business in the 24 hour business center.
The flexible function room is an ideal
choice for meetings or celebrations of up
to 100 guests. Whether it’s work, play or
simply relaxation, you will have everything
you need for a successful stay at the Hilton
Garden Inn. Start here to book your next
meeting: www.elkhart.stayhgi.com
The Ambassadors Council wishes to thank
Imagination Pro Media for the great sound
system they provide at the Biz-Ness Events.
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The fundamental truth No. 1 is to lead by
example. By simply following the rules and
leading by example, front-line supervisors
will stay safe themselves while also
making a big impression on employees.
The visual impact of a worker seeing his
manager or supervisor hold the handrails
or wear the correct PPE is a very powerful
message. Learn key ways that your plant
supervisors can more effectively lead the
Safety Program.
Wednesday, January 16
7:30 am Breakfast / 8:00 Program
Matterhorn Conference Center,
2041 Cassopolis Street, Elkhart
Presenter: Jason Demeter,
Nautic Global Group
$10 per person includes breakfast.
Payment is required in advance
or at door.
RSVP for this meeting by Jan 11
Register online at www.elkhart.org
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GOVERNMENT
Third House Town Hall
series announced
Your Chamber brings your state
legislators to you, so you can get the
latest Statehouse news and ask questions
about policy. This year, the Chamber is
concentrating the meetings, only holding
one per month, to boost legislative and
public attendance at each meeting.
The 2013 Third House Town Hall series
will be held on Saturdays, January 26,
February 23, March 23 and April 20.
In addition, the Chamber is tentatively
planning a legislative wrap-up/review
on May 18. All meetings are from 10:00
– 11:30 am at the Chamber, 418 S Main
Street in Elkhart.
Invited
lawmakers
include
state
representatives Wes Culver, Tim Neese,
and Tim Wesco, and state senators Ryan
Mishler, Carlin Yoder and Joe Zakas. In
addition we will invite state representative
Rebecca Kubacki who now represents part
of Elkhart County and new representative
David Ober who also represents part of
Elkhart County.
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Quality of Life Day
Visit to Amish School
2nd Quarter 2012 Business/Education
Partnership award to ETHOS
ETHOS has partnered with area schools
in many different ways. For three years
they have worked with high school
interns, pursued numerous grants to
secure funding for providing materials and
training for teachers to implement robotics
in the school in K-12, and collaborated
with local RV dealers and their vendors
to develop a mobile science lab called the
Science2Go bus. Mentors have served at
science fairs in schools, supported City
Science Fair and developed a hands-on
science museum that is a favorite field trip
experience for many school students.
ETHOS is also a host and mentor for
the YEA! Program (Young Entrepreneurs
Academy).
Thank you to ETHOS for their dedication,
commitment and support of education
in our community. For more information
about ETHOS visit www.ethosinc.org.
3rd Quarter 2012 Business/Education
Partnership award to Serim Research Corp.
Since 2002 Serim has hosted field trips
for 4th grade students to glimpse the
life of a real scientist. Serim employees
volunteer as science fair judges for
individual schools, City Science Fair
and even at Notre Dame for the regional
and sponsor awards. Employees serve
as mentors to students in several of the
elementary schools and provide guidance
for the Expanding Your Horizons program
to encourage girls to pursue science as a
possible career path. This is also the intent
when providing speakers for the Career
Day events at middle schools through the
Chamber’s Education Council.
Thank you to Serim Research for their
dedication, commitment and support of
education in our community. For more
information about
Serim Research,
visit www.serim.com.
Economics/Government/
Demographics/Entrepreneurism Day
Discussion from City Council Representatives
before academy participated in their mock city
council meeting.
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New Treatment Tackles Fluid Overload When Diuretics Fail
Fluid overload simply means the body is carrying too much
liquid . . . for some, way too much. The excess fluid, primarily
water and sodium, builds up in the body and leads to increased
weight, swelling in the arms, legs and abdomen, and congestion
in the lungs. The condition is generally caused by problems with
the heart, kidneys, lungs or a combination of any of these vital
organs. And without effective treatment, fluid overload can be
deadly.
About 70 percent of patients who are hospitalized with fluid
overload respond to a low-salt diet, fluid restriction, or diuretics
– medications like Lasix that help the body process and eliminate
the excess fluid. But for others, particularly patients suffering with
congestive heart failure, these more conservative treatments
may no longer work. The good news is Elkhart General Hospital
is now offering a new approach – ultrafiltration – that effectively
and safely treats these patients who might otherwise have few
options remaining.
According to Karen Thompson, RN, Manager of the Elkhart
General Progressive Care Unit, “What makes ultrafiltration work
is the fact that all that excess fluid is co-mingled with the blood
in the body. During treatment, the patient’s blood, along with the
excess fluid and salt it is carrying, is slowly and continuously
withdrawn from the body and passed through the ultrafiltration
system. As it is filtered, the blood is continuously returned to the
body; all that excess fluid stays behind.”
The treatment itself is performed in the Hospital, and may take
several hours or up to a couple of days, depending on how much
excess fluid the patient’s physician determines must be removed.
“It does take some time since only a couple of teaspoons of blood
are out of the body at any time,” said Thompson. “But patients
are comfortable throughout the procedure and can even walk
around with the portable unit.” She reported most patients feel
relief almost immediately. “We’ve had patients who came in with
so much lung congestion they couldn’t breathe without heavy
volumes of supplemental oxygen. Within a few hours we removed
so much excess fluid from around the lungs and surrounding
organs, these patients were able to breathe normal room air.”
One patient’s heart failure condition had damaged his kidney
function to the point that dialysis – a treatment he would need
to continue for the rest of his life – might be his only option.
Instead, he was admitted for ultrafiltration. Following the two-day
treatment, his kidney function doubled, he lost 14 liters (about 30
pounds) of excess fluid, and he walked out of the Hospital feeling
better than he had in years – though he had to hold on to his
pants to keep them up.
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When another heart failure patient, Vera Hurst, came to the
Hospital this past Mother’s Day with fluid overload, the physicians
were able to resolve the condition with Lasix and send her home.
But two months later she was back. “I had no breath, no energy
at all. And my legs were so swollen and hard they felt like sticks,”
she said. “They told me about this new treatment but I was a
bit apprehensive. I’m generally not big on trying out new things,
but I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad I did.” Within a half
hour Vera was feeling better and her breathing was returning
to normal. And over the next two and a half days, ultrafiltration
removed the 18 pounds of water that were causing the swelling
and breathing problems. “How am I feeling now? I feel better. A
LOT better.”
“Managing heart failure is always a challenge because of the
risk for fluid overload,” said Thompson. “Because we now offer
ultrafiltration, we have new hope for patients who might otherwise
be running out of options.”
For more information on ultrafiltration, please talk with your
family physician. For a copy of a free ultrafiltration brochure, call
574-523-3303.
The Heart of the Matter:
Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Open House
Thursday, February 7, 2013
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elkhart General Hospital West Wing
Free screenings. Seminars. Pharmacist Q&A.
Educational opportunities. Cooking demonstrations and more!
For more information, visit www.egh.org.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
NEW S A B O U T
1st Source Bank has been recognized
by the Small Business Administration
for closing more SBA loans in Indiana
than any other mid-size bank.
Ancon Construction has announced
expansion/building projects for a solar
energy service company headquarters
in South Bend and a dental company in
Mishawaka.
You
ENS Group announces that
Nanna has earned Microsoft
Specialist Certifications and
Foster has earned CCNA
Certification.
Ketta
Office
Aaron
Voice
The Center for Healing and Hope has
been awarded a $7,000 grant from The
Schowalter Foundation of Kansas.
General Sheet Metal Works has
promoted Arthur D. Harrison to VP,
Manufacturing
Operations,
and
Thomas R. Sesterhenn to Director of
Supply Chain Management.
A Granger church has finished
construction of its new Granger
Commons Addition in partnership with
DJ Construction, and the facility is
now open.
Growing Kids Learning Center has
recently been awarded the highest
rating in the Paths to QUALITY
Program, Indiana’s voluntary quality
rating and improvement system.
Foster Families Needed!
Families are needed for youth in Oaklawn’s Therapeutic Foster
Care program, which provides children with a safe and nurturing
home environment while offering intensive support to foster
families. Youth in this program often qualify as “hard to place”
because they have been abused or they may have behavioral
problems or learning disabilities.
Therapeutic foster families must complete twenty hours of
training with Oaklawn before receiving a foster child. Training
includes such issues as how to deal effectively with behavioral
problems and how to structure the household in order meet the
needs of the child. Parents must also become certified in CPR,
First Aid and Universal Precautions.
Family Resource Specialists meet with families weekly and
provide support to families. Their responsibilities include providing
emotional support, helping create rules for the children, providing
recreational time, assisting with household structure, and
coordinating medical and therapy appointments for the child.
Children may be placed in a home for a couple of months or
for several years, depending on the case plan created by the
child’s guardian. Some children have the possibility of becoming
adopted by the foster family. Thus, the program is a good way
for people who want to adopt to become familiar with a child and
begin the process.
Being part of a foster family is a powerful experience. Families
provide the child with stability, normalcy and belonging. It may
be the first time a child is part of a healthy household that is not
abusive or neglectful.
Therapeutic foster parents must be over the age of 21, have
no significant criminal history, and be able to provide a safe and
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Kem
Krest
Corporation
has
purchased a building at 3221 Magnum
Dr. to provide additional office and
warehouse space.
Yaminah Sattarian has been named
Vice President and Senior International
Sales Representative for KeyBank,
N.A.
McGladrey LLP has promoted Cheryl
Cooreman to Tax Services Manager
and Brad Miller to Tax Services
Director.
Deborah J. Beaverson and Bradford
R. Shively have been named partners
at the law firm of Sanders Pianowski,
LLP.
nurturing home for the child. While the family cannot be financially
dependent on fostering, the family receives reimbursement for
the care of the child. To learn more about becoming a foster
parent, call Oaklawn at (574) 537-2669.
More than 10,000 children in
Indiana are waiting for a home.
If not you... then who?
Foster parents are needed for youth with severe
emotional and/or behavioral problems who are
separated from their biological parents. Training,
support and reimbursement provided. If you can
open your home or would like information about
the Therapeutic Foster Care program, call
(574) 537-2669.
Therapeutic Foster Care
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