Mission Statement - Miami County Chamber of Commerce

Miami County Chamber of Commerce
13 East Main Street, Peru, IN 46970
765-472-1923 FAX 765-472-7099
2015 Chamber Board
of Directors
Kim Burton
Miami-Cass REMC
Tina Carter
Beacon Credit Union
Lewis Dennis
Dean Baldwin Painting
Ron Droscha
Century 21 Realtors
Ralph Duckwall
Duckwall and Assoc.
Melody Edwards
Retired
Dennis Garvin
Norris Insurance
Steve Gough
City Council
Dave Hausner
Merchant Services
Ellen Mock
Honeywell Center
Theresa Murphy
Ivy Tech Community
College
Patty Pavey
Today’s the Day
Coaching and Hypnosis
Holly Ward
IMI/Aggregates &
Concrete
CHAMBER NEWS CONNECTION
2015 Gold Sponsors
Beacon Credit Union
Blair Ridge
Comerford & Company, CPA
Dean Baldwin Painting
Dukes Memorial Hospital
E & B Paving
First Bank of Berne
First Farmers Bank & Trust
First Merchants Bank
Hometown Credit Union
IMI/Aggregates & Concrete
Indiana Pest Control
Miami-Cass REMC
Miami Trucking
Miller’s Merry Manor
Modern Graphics
Montgomery Aviation
NIPSCO
PHP
Paul-Richard GM Center
Perry ProTECH
Peru Dental Care
Bob Schwartz Chrysler-Ford
Bob Schwartz Ford
Smith Office
Schneider Electric Company
What’s Up 24/7
2015 Silver Sponsors
Ace Hardware
Aperion Care
Ivy Tech Community
College
Kelly Services
Midland Lumber
Peru Tribune
Saine Summers Insurance
WARU 101.9FM
WJOT 105.9FM
Mission Statement
To promote a strong
business and industrial
climate for Chamber
members through a
partnership with businesses
and the Miami County
community.
Service Organizations Calendar
Peru Kiwanis Club
Meet Every Thursday
11:45 am
Peru Lions Club
Every First and Third Tuesday
6:30 pm
First Baptist Church
Peru Rotary Club
Every Tuesday
12 Noon at First Christian Church Firehouse
South Miami County Kiwanis Club
Meetings scheduled only for special projects
Substance Abuse Prevention Council
Second Monday of each month
4 pm at Main Street UMC (basement library)
Harvesting Capabilities
Fourth Thursday of month
1:30 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church
A Main Street Organization, Sandy Chittum, IOM, President
MIAMI COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BRINGS YOU:
FIRST FRIDAY
TH
MARCH 6
Held at Aroma Coffee Shop, 61 North Broadway, Peru
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Coffee and donuts will be served.
There is no fee to attend, just show up and take this
opportunity to mingle with other Chamber members!
For more information, contact the Chamber at 765-472-1923
MARCH IS DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
March 18th from 1 pm to 2 pm. A program by Harvesting Capabilities at Elmwood
School for grades K-2nd for students to learn about people with disabilities, visit with
Harvesting Capabilities volunteers, interact with members who are wheelchair bound
and learn about guide dogs for the disabled. The new ADA 2015 bookmarks, stickers
and coloring pages will be presented to students.
TOURISM TIDBITS
Tourism promotes Miami County’s attractions, museums, events/festivals along with shopping and
dining through festival guides, travel guides and group travel guides. We promote in local
magazines and state and out of state publications. We are proud of our community and are
promoting all that we have to offer. You can’t see and do Miami County in a day…so Stay and
Play!
If you are interested in finding out what is going on in Miami County or are an attraction or museum
and would like to be more involved with tourism, you are invited to attend our tourism meetings.
They are always the second Tuesday of each month starting with
breakfast at 8 am and then the meeting starts at 8:30 am and ends at 9:30 am. We normally meet at
the Best Western Circus City Inn in Peru. To confirm location, please call the tourism office at 765472-1923.
CHAMBER MEMBER TO MEMBER BUSINESS CARDS
ARE IN AND READY FOR PICK UP!! JUST GIVE US A
CALL AND WE WILL GET THEM BUNDLED UP FOR
YOU!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
March 6th – 8th – Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre presents “Showstopper Love
Are You In Or Out?” Friday and Saturday show times are 7:30 pm and
Sunday show will be at 2 pm. For more information and to buy tickets call
472-3680.
March 11th – Preschool Program at Salamonie, “Tricky Tracks” Salamonie
Interpretive / Nature Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. Identical programs
for preschool-aged children and their adults, held from 10 am to 11:30 am
and 12:20 pm to 2 pm. Program fee $2 per child, registration requested call
260-468-2127.
March 11th – Community Dinner at the FCC Firehouse. Serving beef and
noodles from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm EAT IN ONLY. Donations for Mission
Projects gratefully accepted. Everyone welcome! For more information
call 765-473-3105.
March 11th – Miami County Staff Basketball Game, with all three schools;
Maconaquah, Peru, and North Miami. The game will be at North Miami
High School at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. All
proceeds will go to Riley Hospital. For more information call 765-4733301 and ask for Mr. Cary.
March 14th – Second Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm Salamonie Interpretive /
Nature Center, Salamonie Lost Bridge West SRA. Scout Program with
Service Project. $4 fee per person. Focus: Bird Study, geology, and hiking
All participants will help to complete a service project during a portion of
the day. Pre-registration required call 260-468-2127.
March 14th – Indiana Fines Point Show. This is an open beef show at the
Miami County 4H Fairgrounds. Start time will be 10 am. For more
information call Lyndal Miller at 574-505-1392 or Daniel Mooney at 765776-0810.
March 28th – Extension Homemakers Garage Sale at the Miami County 4H
Fairgrounds from 8 am to 1 pm. For more information contact Patricia
Ingram at 765-472-1921.
March 28th – Community Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 am at the Old Mac
Softball field on Park Drive. There will be an egg hunt, refreshments, 10
golden eggs, 5,000 Easter Eggs, and pictures with the Easter Bunny!!
Bring your own bag or basket to collect eggs & a camera for pictures! For
more information or to donate for the event call 765-472-2248.
GRISSOM AIR MUSEUM
WINTER HOURS
Grissom Air Museum’s 2015 Open House is Saturday, April 4th from 9 am to 4 pm.
Media Day will be Monday, April 6th with sessions at 8 am, 11 am, 3 pm and 5 pm.
Sessions include: refreshments, tour and a thank you gift. If you have any questions,
please call Jim at 574-398-1451. Group tours can be scheduled on days when the
museum is not “officially” open by calling 574-398-1451.
PERU COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
FINE ART GALLERY
Our gallery is open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Miami County Solid Waste District Schedule
Every Wednesday from 9 am to 3 pm – Electronic recycling at 291 North
Broadway. No unattended drop offs. No scrapped out items. Incomplete
items subject to $10 disposal fee.
Year Round Appliance Pick Up Program – Call 765-472-7224 for details.
The office maintains a list of registered contractors for you to choose from
who will come to your home for item pickup. Contractor may charge a fee.
RETAIL NEWS
Rabb Water Systems Final Friday of the month is March 27th. Our locations will be open until 6
pm on this day and all salt is $1.00 off per bag, no limit. For a location nearest you, call 800-3425684.
Woody’s Spillway Camp & Bait is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily now through March 15th. We are
located at 5686 East 375 South in Peru or call 765-473-6702.
Woody's will be attending the Wild Outdoors event in Kokomo Jan. 17th and 18th. Attendees can
see and purchase camping goods, apparel and gift ideas. Winter Hours are 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Gift certificates are still available. Ice fishing equipment now in stock. Call us at 765-4736702.
In Your Own Backyard
Home and Pet Sitting Services
When cold weather comes to town, the winter blues can strike everyone in the family - including
your pets.
A few things you can do to keep their spirits on the rise when the temperatures fall, is to increase
their food amounts. It takes more energy to stay warm when it is chilly outside, and make sure they
always have fresh water.
Provided them with a warm bed and if your pets are outside make sure they have shelter with some
bedding for warmth. Check on them often to make sure the bedding is dry.
Don't forget to exercise your pet by playing inside when the weather is too cold to be outside.
When the weather allows you to walk your dog make sure you clean your dogs feet to remove any
snow, ice or rock salt that may be on the sidewalks. It may look silly to some but many pets
enjoy wearing a sweater just as we do, during these cold days of winter.
Whether you are leaving for a few hours, days, a week or longer, even holidays and weekends, call
me to care for your home and/or pets while you are away.
I customize my services to the home/pet owner providing your pets with the same care and comfort
they receive from you at home, eliminating the stress of your pets being placed in unfamiliar
surroundings. I'll also care for your home with the same pride as you have for it, bring in your
newspapers, mail, watering your plants and rotating your lights throughout your home. Call Jo Ann
Hughes at 472-5970 about all your home and pet sitting needs.
Honeywell Center Events Calendar:
Wednesday, March 4th – School House Rocks Live! 10 am and 12 noon
Friday, March 6th – Josh Turner 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 7th – Pinkalicious The Musical 2 pm and 6 pm
Saturday, March 14th – Buddy Guy
Friday, March 27th – Parmalee
Sunday, March 29th – The Buddy Holly story
Honeywell Center Box Office info call 260-563-1102. Open Monday through
Friday 8 am to 5 pm and two hours prior to shows. Buy online anytime at
www.honeywellcenter.org. Credit cards accepted by phone or online. Cash,
checks and credit cards are accepted in person at the Box Office. No fees!
Eagles Theatre Calendar:
Thursday, March 5th – Comedian Karen Mills 7:30 pm
Visit www.eaglestheatre.com for more information.
Peru Miami News is now Miami County’s widest read news source with over
25,000 visitors per month. All news articles and other content are completely free for everyone to
view. They are looking for sponsors who would like to get their name out and are offering a 15%
discount across the board to all Chamber Members. There are lots of creative ways they can work
with you so, if you want to get your name in front of as many people as possible, give them a call at
765-327-2111 to schedule a meeting.
SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA
RESERVOIR EVENTS:
For more information, call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, 260-468-2127 or visit our website
www.dnr.in.gov/uwis, or www.facebook.com/upperwabash State Park and Reservoir gate fees
apply: $5 in-state, $7 out-of-state vehicles. Annual passes available for purchase.
Lynnanne Fager, Interpretive Naturalist
IDNR - Upper Wabash Interpretive Services
3691 S. New Holland Road
Andrews, IN 46702
260-468-2127
www.facebook.com/upperwabash
SHOP YOUR LOCAL SAVE A LOT FOR
THESE SPECIAL SAVINGS
DON’T FORGET THE CHAMBER HAS GIFT CERTIFICATES THAT CAN
BE USED AT MANY OF OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES. WHAT A PERFECT
GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL EMPLOYEE THAT HAS BEEN WORKING SO
HARD OR A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE! SHOP
LOCAL FIRST!
Cooley’s Restaurant is now offering Family Dining DAILY from 11 am
to 10 pm (closed Mondays). Please take your children of all ages in
and enjoy the Chef prepared food that only Cooley’s Restaurant can
offer – Steaks, Seafood, Pork, Chicken and more!!. See Cooley’s full
menu featured along with the NEW children’s menu on their Facebook
page. Call 765-460-5398 for reservations of 6 or more or for any
questions you may have. Cooley’s Restaurant is located at 61 South
Broadway directly across from Ace Hardware. Street parking in front
or park behind Cooley’s Restaurant. Please follow Cooley’s on their
Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/cooleysperu and
www.facebook.com/cooleysrestaurantperu for updates on menu items,
specials, coupons and entertainment. Remember, Cooley’s is a
Veteran Owned and Operated Business and is a registered member.
Cooley's Restaurant is going ONE STEP further on March 14th by introducing
a NEW MENU that features several new steak options and new seafood
items....Filet Mignon, larger & smaller Ribeyes and NY Strips, Mahi-Mahi, 3
ways to have your Salmon seasoned, Surf 'N Turf, Grilled Shrimp Skewers,
Shrimp Scampi, several new Chicken meals, Asparagus, California Blend of
Veggies, some new Appetizers & more!!! Our Kick off for the New and
Exciting "Steak House Feel" will feature The Little Orphan Andy Band that
Saturday evening March 14th from 8:30pm-1am. Also, offering new larger
Wine selections to boot. The Menu can be found on Cooley Restaurant page
at: www.facebook.com/cooleysrestaurantperu
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Linda Ferries, Media Relations Coordinator,
lferries@ivytech.edu or 765-459-0561, ext. 361
Ivy Tech’s non-credit culinary classes combine food, fun
Spring semester series starts Feb. 3 at Peru culinary arts lab
PERU, Ind. – The holidays are behind us and the winter doldrums threaten. Perk up your schedule
with some culinary adventures that combine food and fun in the culinary arts lab at Ivy Tech
Community College’s Peru Instructional Site, 425 W. Main St. The first session – which will help you
“add flare and flavor with wine and spirits” – is set for 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3. The rest of the
schedule includes:
Tuesday, Feb. 17: Learn to Love Your Food Processor
Saturday, March 14: Passover – The History, Symbols and Food
Saturday, March 28: Easter – A Bountiful Holiday Brunch Menu
Saturday, April 11: Hands-On Pastry Techniques from an Expert
Saturday, April 25: Shrimp on the Barbie and other Seafood, too
Saturday, May 2: Italian by Italians
Registration for any of the seven sessions in the spring semester series is $95 with discounts for
registering for multiple programs as follows:
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Two classes – 25% discount
Four classes – 40% discount
All seven individual classes – 50% discount
$143
$228
$332
To register or obtain more information, contact Becky Burke by phone at 765-459-0561, ext. 233,
or by email at bburke10@ivytech.edu .
Here’s the complete list of culinary classes being offered during spring semester 2015:
Saturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Passover – The History, Symbols and Food, featuring Jackie Frank and Becky and Jessica Mulis
The Passover Meal is an ancient Jewish ritual that dates back to the Israelites’ escape from Egypt.
For this class, Jackie, Becky and Becky’s daughter Jessica will teach us the traditions and symbolism
of the Seder and share some of their families’ favorite Passover foods. Included will be recipes to
take home to create the dishes for our own families.
Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Easter – A Bountiful Holiday Brunch Menu, featuring Amy Black
With Easter just a week away, Amy will help us plan an exciting menu for your family’s celebration
of this most important day in the Christian calendar. Amy will have some very traditional items on
the menu, but will also have some ideas for new traditions for your celebration. With good things
to taste and excellent recipes to take home, this class is a must.
Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Hands-On Pastry Techniques from an Expert, featuring Elizabeth Kirk
Does the idea of making a pie crust from scratch send you into a panic? Super Pastry Chef Liz Kirk to
the rescue! In this hands-on class, Liz will teach you the art and science of pastry making. At the
end of the class, you will take home a pie and the skills to make many more in the future. Won’t
your friends and family be impressed?
Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Shrimp on the Barbie and other Seafood, too, featuring Noah Peconga
Noah continues sharing his grilling techniques with a morning devoted to seafood on the grill. Of
course, there will be “Shrimp on the Barbie,” but, oh, so much more, including the secrets of
creating a Seafood Paella. Other seafood items will include grilled salmon. With summer just
around the corner, you will have some wonderful ideas for family gatherings on the deck or at the
lake.
Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Italian by Italians, featuring Tish and David Soldi
The Soldis are part of a big Italian family and everyone loves to cook. Come spend a morning
exploring the joys of Italian food prepared by Italians. Learn the techniques of making fresh pasta
and ravioli, along with other Italian standards including an “all day pasta sauce.” Tish has vast wine
expertise and will talk about pairing Italian wines with the foods that David will be preparing. A
morning of learning and laughter for all!
Ivy Tech Kokomo Region accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award
2015 honoree to be announced this spring
KOKOMO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region is accepting nominations for the
2015 Distinguished Alumni Award.
The nominee must be a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College, having earned an associate of
arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of applied science degree or a technical
certificate. The nominee must have notable professional or personal achievements since
graduation and must have made a positive impact on the community or Ivy Tech Community
College through leadership or active volunteering. The award will be presented at the college’s
commencement ceremony in May.
Nomination forms are available at this link (http://ivytech.edu/kokomo/pdf_docs/201502_Alumni_Achievement_Awards_nomination_form.pdf) or by calling Ivy Tech’s Resource
Development office at (765) 459-0561. Deadline for submissions is March 30.
Debra Cook, now chief executive of the Housing Authority of the City of Kokomo (KHA), was named
the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region. Cook graduated from Ivy Tech in
2002 with an associate degree in computer information systems. She went on to Indiana Wesleyan
University, earning a bachelor’s degree through its accelerated degree program, and then to
Indiana University, where she earned a master’s degree in Public Management. Prior to joining
KHA, she worked for the City of Kokomo from 1993 to 2012 and served as the city’s director of
development. She has served as a member of Bona Vista’s board of directors, the Region 4
Workforce Development Board of Directors, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the
Kokomo Downtown Association and has been a strong ambassador for Ivy Tech.
Cook also was named Ivy Tech’s 2014 Alumni Achievement Award for Personal Achievement at the
state level.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Michelle Kearns
(260) 432-6690, Ext. 463
mkearns@phpni.com
Physicians Health Plan Appoints
Mike D. Cahill as President and Chief Executive Officer
February 5, 2015
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc., (PHP), a local managed-care organization,
announced that it has named Mike D. Cahill as President and Chief Executive Officer. Cahill joins
PHP from AWS Foundation, where he served as CEO and, prior to that, he was CEO of Tower
Financial.
“With Mike’s past experience as PHP’s CFO and his strong and impressive track record of success
in our community, he is well positioned to lead our organization,” said Dr. James Wehrenberg,
Interim CEO and Chairman of the PHP Board of Directors. “We are excited to have Mike back with
the PHP team.”
PHP offers fully insured health coverage and TPA products and services to businesses, individuals
and families. Products include: HMO, POS, high deductible health plans compatible with HSAs,
HRA and FSA options, Rx, dental, life and disability.
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Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, Inc., 8101 W. Jefferson Blvd., 46804
(260) 432-6690, (800) 982-6257, TDD (260) 459-2600, Fax (260) 432-0493
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Linda Ferries, Media Relations Coordinator,
lferries@ivytech.edu or 765-459-0561, ext. 361
Ivy Tech Wabash to wrap up scholarship fund drive with annual Monopoly Night
Campaign aiming for $60,000 to support deserving Wabash County students
WABASH, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Wabash Campus will cap its 2015 scholarship fund
drive Friday, March 27, when it holds its annual Monopoly Game Night Scholarship Fundraiser at
the Wabash County REMC building, 350 Wedcor Avenue in Wabash.
The family-friendly event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature Poole’s famous pulled-pork dinner, a
silent auction, a dessert auction and a friendly one-hour Monopoly competition among friends and
family at each table. Results of the fund drive, topped off by all proceeds from the Monopoly Game
Night fundraiser, will be announced at the conclusion of the evening.
Ivy Tech Wabash officials announced late last year an effort to raise at least $60,000 to help
deserving students at Ivy Tech’s Wabash Campus reach their educational goals. At that time,
representatives of the Pauline Barker Educational Trust pledged the trust would match up to
$20,000 in donations to the major scholarship fund drive.
“We are looking forward to a great Monopoly Night and revealing the results of this campaign,”
said Pam Guthrie, executive director of the Wabash Campus. “With our tremendous campaign
committee of Wabash County leaders, the support of the community has been amazing.”
The campaign has been headed up by a committee that includes Annalee Benedict, Dr. John (Hap)
and Jane Dragoo, Howard Halderman and Jay Vandeburg, along with Guthrie, Ivy Tech faculty
member Jerry Perkins, and Ivy Tech Kokomo Region Resource Development executive director Kelly
Karickhoff. Chuck Huffman of the Trust Division at First Merchants Bank, representative of the
Pauline Barker Educational Trust, said the matching grant continues the trust’s longtime support of
Ivy Tech in Wabash County.
Tickets for the Monopoly Game Night fundraiser are $25 each and are available through the Ivy
Tech website at www.ivytech.edu/kokomo/monopoly.html . For more information about
Monopoly Game Night, call 260-563-8828.
For more information on the fund drive and opportunities to contribute, contact Guthrie at 260563-8828, ext. 302, or pguthrie@ivytech.edu or Karickhoff at 765-459-0561, ext. 296
Hello,
I'm contacting you in regards to a promotion we are offering Miami county
chamber members.
The Roxy Theatre in Peru has recently undergone a conversion from film to a
new digital format. To introduce this new technology, members are being
offered FREE PRODUCTION and a 15% DISCOUNT off a high-definition video
commercial advertising package. These commercials will be featured in front
of a captive audience before every movie at the Roxy Theatre on the big
screen over a period of 6 or 12 months. You would also be able to get a copy
of the commercial for use in other media such as your website or social media.
The start date for the next round of ads is May 20th just in time for the big
block buster movies including Jurassic world, and Avengers. Spots are very
limited.
If you have any questions I can be reached at 763-370-0055 or you can email
me at dhaas763@yahoo.com.
To see some examples of recently produced movie commercials, please click
on the link below.
Ad Samples Archive - 1 Better LLC
1better.net
Thanks,
Deven Haas
1Better
763-370-0055
TO: All Miami County K-6 Teachers
FROM: United Way of Miami County
RE: Coloring Contest
The United Way of Miami County is having a coloring contest to help kick-off our 2015 Campaign.
We need your help to distribute and collect each entry from each school to help make this year's
coloring contest be successful. Last year there were over 639 entries thanks to your help.
Entries will be judged on originality and quality of coloring in each age category. Only one entry per
child is accepted. Prizes for the winners will be provided by United Way of Miami County. Group
picture on Friday, April 3, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.
Please take a few minutes to let your students color the coloring page and perhaps explain a little to
them about United Way. Ask them to try to do their very best job because we are going to display
them at various places in the community.
Entries need to be dropped off to the United Way office by Monday March 30, 2015 in order to give
us time to judge them all. Please make sure the entry form is filled out; first and last name, phone
number, age and identify if it’s a boy or girl on each child’s page in order to avoid confusion. Last
names will be removed before they are displayed.
If you have any questions, feel free to call our office.
Thank you, and we hope the children enjoy coloring the picture.
Cindy Fouts
Debi Wallick
Cindy Fouts, VP Special Events
Debi Wallick, Executive Director