Huntington County Chamber of Commerce305 Warren Street
Huntington, IN 46750
Chamber CelebrationsChamber Celebrations20112011
A look back at the year ...A look back at the year ...
The Huntington County Chamber of
Commerce celebrates a successful year for
2011 and welcomes new opportunities for
growth in Huntington County in 2012. This
January newsletter is dedicated to the re-
view and appreciation of our members – old
and new. New members to the Chamber in
2011 included 58 individuals and busi-
nesses.
The Chamber held 19 ribbon cuttings for
new businesses, our Annual Dinner, 15
After Hours at various businesses, four
Breakfast Showcases, three 12@12 meet-
ings, two Human Resource seminars and
various other seminars. We also sponsored
Administrative Assistants’ Day, Heritage
Days, A B.I.G. Day Golf Outing and chaired
the second annual Harmony Feast. New to
our activity list were the Valentine’s Day
Gathering at The New Huntington Theater
and Supper Club, and a member apprecia-
tion luncheon on November 2 at the Police
Athletic League. Both activities are sched-
ule to become annual events.
In January 2011 the Chamber welcomed
Markle Health and Rehabilitation, Markle;
One Communications, Fort Wayne and
Three Rivers Financial, Roanoke as new
members. The Chamber also joined 25
other businesses in forming a Human Re-
sources Professional Group dedicated to
helping employers in Huntington County
share challenges, successes or simply get in-
formation to help their businesses. For the
larger corporations, this group helps the HR
professional receive the Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM) credential-
ing and or continuing education credits.
Clean Solutions & Services Inc., Betty
Kramer; Cline Transfer Inc.; Comfort Keep-
ers, Fort Wayne; eQwip.com LLC DBA By-
pass Autos; Four Corners Customer
Framing, Paula Bittner; Hickory Creek at
Huntington; Malta House; Nick’s Kitchen;
Norwood Health & Rehabilitation Center;
Premier Financial Group Inc./NEXT Finan-
cial Group and Teresa Kaylor, Century 21
Bradley, all became Chamber members in
February. A Chamber sponsored Healthcare
Seminar was conducted by Dick Robinson
of Parkview Health Systems and Perfection
Wheel opened on Briant Street. The first an-
nual Valentine’s Day Gathering was held at
The New Huntington Theater and Supper
Club with entertainment by Jill Sesso.
March brought Aldis Associates; Car-
quest Auto Parts; Chem-Dry of Allen
County, Columbia City; Glenn Shepard,
Nashville, Tennessee; Jackson Square
Apartments, Roanoke; the Police Athletic
League and TrophyCenter Plus, Joe Santa
to the Chamber. First Farmers Bank and
Trust moved into their new building on
Hauenstein Road.
A lunch buffet for Administrative Assis-
tant’s Day, complete with comedian Jim
Barron as the entertainer, was held at
Habecker Dining Commons. The concept of
a Regional Workforce Training Center in
Huntington was introduced to the public in
the April newsletter and a Lunch and Learn
was held at the Chamber about Moderniz-
ing Your PC. Those joining the Chamber
were Avon, Amber Parker; Expectations!
Event Center, Markle; Jiffy Port-a-Jon’s and
Wall Legal Services, Justin Wall. Bippus
State Bank celebrated 100 years in business.
New Chamber members for May in-
cluded Century 21/The Property Shoppe;
Joseph Decuis, LLC, Roanoke; Shoe Sen-
sation, Inc. and Tri Kappa Sorority. Peebles
department store became Goody’s and the
Chamber aided in the celebration with a rib-
bon cutting
June was and always is a busy time for
the Chamber with the annual Heritage Days
celebration taking place. A new addition for
2011 was a Hot Air Balloon Launch event.
Those who became a part of the Chamber
in June include Lowe’s, Bluffton; Smith
Furniture and Sweets, Treats – Good Eats.
The Malta Burger and Expectations!
opened.
Anytime Fitness; Lillsun Manfacturing
Co., Inc.; The Quarry Tavern and United
Country Natalie Elle Real Estate all joined
the Chamber in July. Joe Santa opened Tro-
phyCenter Plus in downtown Huntington
and Johnson Junction opened the rebuilt
store on Old U.S. Hwy. 24. Shoe Sensation
opened in the Forum Shops near Wal-Mart.
August brought tours and an open house
to the restored St. Felix Friary. The Cham-
ber was invited to report on the facility and
its activities. New Chamber members in-
cluded Career Solutions, Markle; McDon-
ald’s of Huntington; Warren Service &
Supply, Inc. and Wasabi Japanese Steak-
house & Sushi.
Parkview Health Systems officially
opened the new Parkview Medical Plaza at
2708 Guilford Street and Wasabi Japanese
Steakhouse opened for business in Septem-
ber. With Love Left Over Inc., joined the
Chamber also in September while Britt and
Denise Sather opened their new McDon-
ald’s restaurant along Home Street. Hunt-
ington Aluminum also opened for business.
October brought Kipp’s Muffler, Merrill
Lynch, Sears Optical and Z-Place Pizza to
the Chamber. An elected officials open
house was held at the LaFontaine Golf
Club. Norwood Golf Club was the site of A
B.I.G. Day Golf Outing, an annual Cham-
ber event. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore
moved to its new location on Hauenstein
Road.
November’s new members include Brick
House Grill; CLAIMLINX, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Coffee d’Vine; Kim’s Katered Affair,
Warren; OOOH La La Pet Spa & Boutique
#2, Markle; Two-EE’s Winery and Western
& Southern Financial Group, Fort Wayne.
The Chamber assisted with the grand
opening of the Central Apartments, located
on the site of the former Central Elementary
School, in December. The Hamilton Hospi-
tality Group, Roanoke; H&H Disposal;
Mike’s Tree Service and Quality Inn, Co-
lumbia City all became Chamber members.
The final ribbon cutting of the year was held
on Wednesday, December 21 at the relo-
cated Lime City Title Services in the com-
pletely remodeled building at 327 N.
Jefferson Street.
The Chamber thanks all those who joined
or remained a part of our organization in
2011. We are dedicated to supporting busi-
nesses and promoting the quality of life in
Huntington. The executive director, staff
and board members look forward to a suc-
cessful and prosperous 2012 for Hunting-
ton, its businesses and citizens. The
Chamber is also looking forward to the an-
nual Chamber dinner, Monday, January 16
at the Police Athletic League, the Valen-
tine’s Dinner, Tuesday, February 14 at The
New Huntington Theater and Supper Club
and the Business EXPO on Saturday, March
17 and Sunday, March 18.
2011 Wrapup a look back at the year ...
January 2011
Chamber After Hours
Aaron’s
Lease to Own
Chamber Annual Dinner
Featuring:
Mission
Improvable
Business of the Month
Ad Design
February 2011
Valentine’s Day Gathering
with Jill Sesso Healthcare Seminar
with Parkview’s
Dick Robinson
Chamber After Hours
Pace Chevrolet
Ribbon Cutting
Perfection Wheel
Business of the Month
BeaconCredit Union
March 2011
Business of the Month
Northview Inn& Suites
Ribbon Cutting
First Farmers
Bank and Trust
Chamber After Hours
Hogg & Wall
Brick House Grill
Seminar
Human Resource
Seminar at
Huntington University
April 2011
Business of the Month
Real LivingNess Bros.Real Estate & Auction
Chamber After Hours
Bippus State Bank
Chamber After Hours
Pat Horoho’s Retirement
Administrative Assistants Day
Jim Barron’s Magic Show
May 2011
Business of the Month
Northside Cleaners & Parkmoor Car Wash
Ribbon Cutting
Goody’s
June 2011
Business of the Month
El Shaddai
Ribbon Cutting
Expectations!
Ribbon Cutting
Malta Burger
Chamber After Hours
Indiana Tech
Heritage Days 2011
along with JeFFFest
July 2011Business of the Month
Troxel
Chamber After Hours
Shoe Sensation
Ribbon Cutting
Trophy Center Plus
Ribbon Cutting
Johnson Junction
Ground Breaking
Habitat
Ribbon Cutting
Shoe Sensation
August 2011
Business of the Month
BippusState Bank
Ribbon Cutting
Anytime Fitness
Seminar
Jennifer
Bagley
Ground Breaking
Two EE’s Winery
Grand Opening
Parkview
Medical Plaza
September 2011Business of the Month
Orion Solutions
Chamber After Hours
Literacy Coalition
Golf
Outing
Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Showcase Harmony Feast
Ribbon Cutting
McDonald’s
Ribbon Cutting
Huntington Aluminum
October 2011
Ribbon Cutting
Wasabi’s JapaneseRestaurant
Business of the Month
Johnson Junction
After Hours
Huntington University
Ribbon Cutting
Habitat’s ReStore
Ribbon Cutting Parkview Sleep ClinicElected Officials
Open House
November 2011Business of the Month
Bailey’s Coffee
Chamber Luncheon
First Annual Luncheon After Hours
Forks of the Wabash
Ribbon Cutting
Bailey’s Coffee LLC
After Hours
Huntington Nursery
Ground Breaking Humane Society
Career Fair Day 2011
December 2011Business of the Month
Mike’ Car Care
Ribbon Cutting
Central Apartments
Ribbon Cutting
Lime City Title Services LLC
Ribbon Cutting
Oooh La La Pet Spa & Boutique
After Hours
Dorothy’s Hallmark
After Hours at the ReStore
January 2012 Huntington County Chamber of Commerce Page 15
Office Space AvailableHourly, Daily or Monthly
If you are looking to expand your business, or just need
an office in downtown Huntington, we may have the
answer. Inner Circle Properties is offering office space for
rent by the hour, day or month. Phone, fax, copier and
internet provided. Call Justin Wall at:
Inner Circle Properties309 North Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 504-2714
Heritage Days SponsorshipEach 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 approx-
imately 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. The bids are to be made by written proposal on
this form and submitted to the Chamber of Commerce by Friday, February 10, 2012. The highest bidder is
considered the sponsor of Heritage Days.
The offered bid by my business to be named the general sponsor is: ________________________________
Name of business to be displayed as sponsor: __________________________________________________
Authorized by: __________________________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
WelcomeNew Members
Hamilton Hospitality GroupJohn & Gale Mann
P.O. Box 5164
Roanoke, IN 46783
Mike’s Tree ServiceMike Rowley
4891 W 300 W
Huntington, IN 46750
Quality Inn, Columbia CityAnup Patel
701 West Connexion Way
Columbia City, IN 46725
Western & Southern Financial GroupSteve Godfroy
7221 Engle Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
H & H DisposalSteve Holzinger
8567S 500W
Warren, IN 46792
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Northview Inn & SuitesWe’re Expecting You!
Amy Stansell General Manager
2820 Hotel Avenue
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: (260) 359-9000
Fax: (260) 359-9100
Joe BurgessBusiness Manager
1454 Etna Ave.
Huntington, IN 46750
260.356.7425 voice & fax
325 Hauenstein Rd.
Huntington, IN 46750
260.356.8002
Select My Business Card
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Mark Your CalendarsChamber After Hours
Tipton House Assisted Living
Wednesday, January 4 - 5 to 7 p.m.
460 Forks of the Wabash Way
Chamber Annual DinnerPolice Athletic League (PAL)
Monday, January 16, 2099 Riverside Drive
Valentine’s Day GatheringThe New Huntington Theatre and Supper Club
Tuesday, February 14
Business EXPOHuntington University Fieldhouse
Saturday, March 17 and
Sunday, March 18
Heritage Days 2012Wednesday, June 20 through
Sunday, June 24
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