The Cottage Event Center to open soon
Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012
The Cottage Event Center will open soon along U.S.-24 and Locust Drive in Roanoke. The new event center is owned and operated by John and Gale Mann.
The 3600-square-foot facility will seat 150 to 200 people and is scheduled to be open by the first of March. Any caterer will be welcome to provide their services for scheduled receptions, business meetings, weddings, trade shows, auctions, birthdays, reunions and more. Those using the event center for their activity will also be welcome to bring their own food. The Mann’s future plans also call for dinner shows in the center.
The Cottage Event Center was constructed by Jim Wilson Contractor, Ossian, and the Mann’s used area contractors such as Warren Service & Supply for the building’s heating and cooling system... Read More...
Simply Divine Cupcakery opens for business
Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012
Huntington is home to a new cupcakery – Simply Divine Cupcakery. The business is owned and operated by Chauncey Ness. Currently the business is located out of her home. Ness is in her senior year at IPFW where she is finishing her degree in political science.
Simply Divine Cupcakery not only offers cupcakes, but customizes cupcake stands to accommodate special events. Whether it’s a birthday party, bridal shower, or a special day, Simply Divine Cupcakery says they will exceed your standards and make you a part of the cupcake craze. The business claims they use only the freshest and purest ingredients in their products... Read More...
Cottage Kitchen & Cafe holds ribbon cutting
Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Cottage Kitchen & Café on Thursday, January 26. The new restaurant is owned by Cheryl Gates and her mother, Edna Ruppert and is located at 966 Locust Drive and U.S.-24 in Roanoke.
Those in attendance were welcomed by Steve Kimmel, executive director of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, and an address by Tim Powell, Three Rivers Financial and president of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce followed. The group of nearly 35 people packed the restaurant to celebrate the ribbon cutting with the owners.
Those in attendance were given tours and treated to a delicious assortment of goods prepared by the restaurant... Read More...
Handyman Services by Ron Kline - B.O.M.
Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012
Handyman Services by Ron Kline was chosen as the February Business of the Month by the Ambassador group of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. Ron serves the Huntington area with vital services for homes and businesses. His motto is “some jobs too big … no jobs too small.” Ron is a Chamber member who supports our organization and attends Chamber events.
Shown front row from left: Bobby Bailey, Bailey’s Coffee LLC and Chamber Ambassador; Jean Wright, Habitat for Humanity, Chamber Ambassador, Steve Kimmel, executive director, Huntington County Chamber of Commerce; Tammy Kline, co-owner, Handyman Services by Ron Kline; Gene Snowden, Real Living Ness Bros... Read More...
Community Connections to host workshops
Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Pathfinder Community Connections, the Community Development division of Pathfinder Services, will be hosting a series of workshops focused on overall financial wellness with an emphasis on building and improving credit scores beginning February 2 in Huntington.
This workshop series has four different 2½ hour sessions intended for everybody in the community who would like to improve their financial situation. Workshops will take place at Pathfinder Community Connections located at 2824 Theater Avenue in Huntington. All courses will be instructed by staff from Purdue Extension, Consumer Credit Counseling Services and Pathfinder Community Connections... Read More...
House passes Right-to-Work
Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Article provided by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce
It wasn’t a smooth ride – by a long shot, but on Wednesday, January 25 the House version of the right-to-work bill (HB 1001) passed 55-42. As the bill was taken up for debate, Rep. Terri Austin (D-Anderson) and Rep. David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) demanded the doors to the House chamber remain open so union protestors could be heard. So amid those loud chants, bill author Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) kicked off the proceedings.
Torr restated that the measure represents choice for workers on whether to join a union, job creation and making the state’s business climate more attractive for companies looking to expand or relocate... Read More...
Fandana Festival returns for second year
Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Fandana Festival returns for its second year on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11. Huntington University’s hit music festival will feature Christian recording artist Chris Tomlin and more than 50 bands on multiple stages.
Whether you’re into rock, pop or praise and worship, there’s something for the whole family, including kid-friendly activities, a national talent search and an on-campus film festival.
Tickets will be available this spring. If you are interested in volunteering, signups will be available beginning Wednesday, February 1 at Read More...
HU to offer PE classes to homeschoolers
Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Huntington University’s physical education students will again offer a homeschool physical education program for children ages 3 through fifth grade this spring.
Children will be placed into one of four developmental levels: preschool (ages 3 and 4), grades K-1, grades 2-3 and grades 4-5. The nine class sessions will be offered from March to May. Class time is from 1:15 to 2 p.m. in the fieldhouse of the university’s Merillat Physical Education and Recreation Complex. The dates for the sessions are March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3.
This service is available to all area homeschooled children in preschool and elementary grades, including students from Huntington and surrounding counties... Read More...
Unemployment picture improving in state
Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Indiana's unemployment rate continues to hold at 9 percent. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state's labor force grew by more than 17,000 in December, the largest increase in more than 35 years. Mark Everson, Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development says December was one of the best months for job creation "in over a decade."
Indiana added 12,000 private sector jobs in December. The state’s labor force grew by 17,200, the largest increase in over 35 years, holding the unemployment rate steady at 9.0 percent. Since July, the state’s labor force has increased by 2... Read More...
Ribbon cutting held at Parkview Medical Plaza
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the new Parkview Medical Plaza located at 2708 Guilford Street on Saturday, January 14 at 12 noon.
Those in attendance were welcomed by Steve Kimmel, executive director of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, and an address by new Huntington Mayor Brooks Fetters followed. Jim Haugel, service line leader for Parkview Health Systems, additionally spoke to the group and Jill Ostrem, chief operating officer for Parkview Physicians Group, and Darlene Garrett, chief operation officer for Parkview Huntington Hospital were on hand as well... Read More...
Chamber looking for Heritage Days sponsor
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Each year in June the Huntington Heritage Days Festival takes place and is sponsored by a business from the Huntington community. The business selected for this sponsorship is featured on each piece of information associated with Heritage Days and offers that business a tremendous opportunity to promote itself for approximately the three months prior to Heritage Days.
The sponsoring business reaches about 50,000 people with its name on the official logo; billboards; stationery; brochures; buttons; banners; news releases; and television, newspaper, and radio advertising. The sponsorship is determined by silent auction with a minimum bid of $2,000... Read More...
Chamber schedules Business EXPO
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored bi-annual Business EXPO will be held Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. The EXPO will showcase area businesses and feature entertainment and various vendors in the Huntington University Merillat Center for Physical Education and Recreation Fieldhouse.
Businesses will exhibit products and services in individual booths and drawings and give-a-ways will be a part of the event. A food court will host a variety of items presented by area restaurants and eateries. Entertainment will be featured throughout the weekend... Read More...
Valentine's Day Gathering
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Huntington County Chamber of Commerce will hold the second annual Valentine’s Day Gathering on Tuesday, February 14. The event will take place at The Huntington Supper Club, 528 N. Jefferson Street.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7:30 p.m. David Moan, soloist and performer, will be the featured entertainment. Moan was a part of The Huntington Supper Club’s Christmas show. The menu for the evening includes each individual’s choice of a harvest apple stuffed pork roast or lemon chicken dinner. Appetizers, a rose and small box of chocolates will also be a part of the evening for each couple attending... Read More...
Commerce celebrates at 88th Annual Dinner
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce celebrated its membership at the 88th Annual Dinner on Monday, January 16 at the Huntington PAL Club on Riverside Drive. Over 200 attendees were welcomed to the event by master of ceremonies Michael Perkins, Parkview Huntington Hospital Foundation Director and Chamber board member.
Perkins noted that Chamber membership is growing and said, “58 new members joined The Chamber in 2011.” Perkins said, “That‘s better than one a week, folks.”
“The Chamber currently has 375 members, which is two shy of the all-time record,” according to Steve Kimmel, executive director... Read More...
Indianapolis Symphony coming to Honeywell
Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wabash Valley Music Association welcomes the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to Wabash on Sunday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Guest conductor Rossen Milanov, and pianist Khatia Buniatishvili will lead the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as they present a performance featuring Shostakovich Festive Overture, Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije Suite, and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto #2. A pre-performance discussion with conductor Rossen Milanov will take place in the Honeywell Center’s Nixon Room at 5 p.m.
Conductor Rossen Milanov, Music Director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, studied conducting at The Juilliard School, the Curtis Institute of Music, Duquesne University and the Bulgarian National Academy of Music... Read More...
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