Salute to Industry - DeKalb/Steuben 2015

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“We’ve developed a strong reputation for service and design, installation and maintenance of complete mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems.”

Pictured left to right: Paul Anglin, Mike Rowe, Kerry Nott, John Goelz, Jay Becker, Carl Cox, Ed Harpel, Curt Friend, Mike Kugler, Duane Worman, Tim Williams, Mark Little, Joe Treesh, Josh Garman, Dave Traster, Ryan Nott and John Mory.

J.O. Mory Since 1982, we have built more than commercial HVAC and custom equipment. We’ve developed a strong reputation for service and design, installation and maintenance of complete mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems. We are a recognized leader in electrical, heating, cooling and air purification, and our custom design/build machine fabrication is reaching global dimensions.

Custom design/build capabilities Your company can incorporate our services as your lead management team or strictly as support for your existing team, using our technology and knowledge to your best advantage. We offer: • In-house drafting and engineering • AutoCAD and DataCAD software • Component sizing and equipment selection software • A complete code library for current requirements and environmental standards • Strong vendor and supplier relationships

Electrical services:

“J.O. Mory is committed to the residential, commercial and industrial customer. We achieve this by delivering superior value and service through a qualified workforce, quality products, leading-edge technology and understanding the needs of our customer, for whom we continue to provide peace of mind through our pride and relentless drive for progressive improvement in both our products and services.”

Mechanical services The mechanical services division provides comprehensive installation and maintenance of all commercial and industrial mechanical systems: • Plumbing • Process piping for liquid and air-driven equipment • Heating and cooling systems • Air purification • Sheet metal manufacturing • Fire protection systems: wet and dry (foam and deluge sprinkler), fire pumps and accessories

Trained specifically to design, install and maintain a variety of electrical systems and operations of every level and type, working with your staff to develop a customized network to handle your workload safely and economically.

• Electrical system design and layout • Load calculations • Lighting design • Plant re-lighting systems • Alarm systems

Machine build & custom metal fabrication Our ISO 9001-registered sheet metal division offers 24,000 square feet of in-house fabrication and machine manufacturing, blending the latest technology with the highest-grade materials. Capabilities include light- to heavy-gauge sheet metal material capacity, and our design engineers will blueprint machinery to match any specifications.

Metal forming • Custom fabricating and welding • Large-quantity component fabrication • Conveyor systems • Systems integration

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1-800-288-2269 • www.jomory.com Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Electrical • Heating • Air Conditioning • Ventilation • Plumbing • Sheet Metal Fabrication • Fire Protection • Duct Cleaning • Process Piping • Design Build • Engineering • Indoor Air Quality • Control Panels • Video/Locate Service • Construction Management • Service Plus Agreements • Equipment Manufacturing

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DeKALB Molded Plastics What are the main products or services your company provides?

DeKALB Molded Plastics, is a custom structural foam molder specializing in the production of large, multi-nozzle plastic parts, located in Butler, IN. As one of the first ISO 9002, currently 9001:2008, certified structural plastics molders in the US, DeKALB offers a variety of value-added operations including in-house post mold painting, plastic decorating, kitting, and assembly requirements for programs ranging from single stand-alone products to complex, multi-component, multi-operation programs. Presses range in tonnage from 300 tons to 750 tons.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

The most predominant markets served by DeKALB are: • Medical housing & cabinetry • Specialty material handling • Safety enclosures & devices How are your products made or your services performed?

There are two main processes of injection molding at DeKALB: structural foam and gas assist molding. The structural foam process allows production of rigid plastic products which have a cellular foamed core surrounded by an outer skin forming a total integral structure. Products molded with the structural foam process have a high strength

to weight ratio and are 3 to 4 times more rigid than solid parts of the same weight. In addition, parts are lighter than solid plastics components, equating to a typical 10%-20% weight reduction.

The gas assist molding process utilizes nitrogen to hollow out large, thick, wall sections. The gas does not mix with the resin, but instead forms continuous channels through the hotter, less viscous, sections of the melt stream. Benefits include: • A reduced cycle time, less part weight, lower cost and minimized tool wear.

• Creates a more consistent appearance while eliminating sink marks and swirl.

• A reduction in mold pressure improves dimensional stability and allows larger parts to be molded on smaller machines.

A form of injection molding where an inert gas, typically nitrogen, is injected into the part to hollow out thick geometry to reduce cycle time, weight, cost and tool wear.

This process forces the molten plastic to the tool surface and creates a more consistent appearance.

The use of gas to transmit pressure uniformly helps eliminate sink marks.

The process reduces in-mold pressure and allows larger parts to be molded on smaller

machines.

Reduced stress and pressure helps improve dimensional stability without distortion What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

DeKALB was recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Indiana ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), which is a Department of Defense (DOD) organization. In July 2012, DeKALB was nominated for the Above and Beyond Award, which honors employers who exceed the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Examples of above and beyond support from employers of reserve component members include: • Continuation of benefits • Providing pay differential • Assisting with childcare This nomination was submitted by a member of the National Guard. The National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) sponsors an awards program designed to recognize employers for employment policies and practices that are supportive of their employees’ participation in the National Guard and Reserve. All employer recognition and awards originate from

nominations by individual reserve component members.

Also in 2012, DeKALB was the Processor of the Year finalist at the annual PlasticsNews.

DeKALB was nominated for this prestigious award by suppliers Kibbechem, FGL Precision Works, Plastic Solutions; customer Trinity and CPA Baden, Gage and Schroeder. The criteria process includes a comprehensive view in seven categories: financial performance, quality, customer relations, employee relations, environmental performance, industry/public service and technological innovation.

DeKALB was honored with a second award, the PlasticsNews Excellence Award for Employee Relations. The positive attributes at DeKALB Molded Plastics not only recognize excellent cash and inventory management but a strong commitment to the employees.

President Rick Walters supports a successful wellness program, most recently providing fitbit monitoring systems to promote overall health. In addition, Walters honors each employee on their anniversary by sharing a breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lastly, a tremendous advocate to the community, employees are encouraged to participate in a charitable activity that represents their passion whether it’s Big Brothers/Big Sisters, United Way, DeKalb Humane Society, or local schools to encourage manufacturing while being paid.

P.O. Box 129, 550 W. Main Street, Butler, Indiana 46721 www.dekalbplastics.com

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Urgent Care of Cameron Hospital Product/Services 1. Urgent Care provides convenient, walk-in health care services to Steuben County residents, visitors, and employees of local industrial companies.

2. A physician and an advanced practice nurse are scheduled during all hours of operation. They evaluate and treat patients accordingly.

3. Urgent Care added an additional provider and clinical staff to care for increased patient visits and perform on-site services to industries.

4. Staff evaluates and cares for the acute medical needs of the Steuben County community, manages worker’s compensation injuries, DOT and Pre-employment physicals, drug testing and hearing tests.

5. Urgent Care along with Cameron Hospital is restucturing the Occupational Health program to be a strong and meaningful resource for local industry.

6. The office is at 1381 N. Wayne St. and is open Monday-Friday 8-7:30, Saturday and Sunday 9- 5:30.

Company History 1. Urgent Care was founded by 6 local physicians, Dr. Larry Watkins, Dr. Berry

Miller, Dr. Thomas Miller, Dr. Terry Shipe, Dr. Wyatt Weaver, and Dr. Ted Crisman in August 1988. The original office was in the Cameron Medical Office building located on Maumee Street. The office moved to the current location in January 1991.

2. Cameron Memorial Community Hospital acquired Urgent Care in October 1999.

3. Patient visits, including Urgent Care and Occupational Health visits have increased from 30 patients per day to an average of 65 patients per day.

4. Being part of the Cameron Hospital family, additional resources, including educational in-services, staffing, and increased communication/collaboration with other Cameron Hospital departments is available.

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2. Each employee embraces Cameron Hospital’s guiding principle, by giving exceptional, high quality care to all patients.

3. Employee input/ feedback is encouraged.

Employees identified key performance indicators to improve the efficiency and quality of our processes. All staff is actively engaged in measuring the indicators daily.

4. Employees encourage each patient to participate in their treatment plan, answer all questions and assure they understand their discharge instructions. Nursing staff perform call-backs to assess patient status.

Company Human Resource Directors are encouraged to discuss concerns regarding their employee with the physician.

5 Urgent Care employees are able to participate in the continuing education that is available to other Cameron employees.

Employees are also encouraged to seek out training that they would find beneficial to their jobs.

1. Urgent Care currently employs

Future Plans/Expansions 1. Urgent Care plans to expand the current Occupational Health services for local industries, including a separate office with scheduled appointments.

2. Staff will be updating patient information records to an electronic medical records system which will facilitate real-time communication between Urgent Care, Cameron Hospital, local physician offices and other hospitals.

3. The Cameron website is continually updated with the most current and accurate information concerning each department. If a patient needs to gain further information about the services offered at Urgent Care, they can visit the Urgent Care page on the Cameron website.

Mission Statement/ Philosophy/Community Activities 1. Our guiding principle is “Our team commits to exceptional service and the highest quality, safest care — every patient, every time.

2. Cameron Hospital sponsors and participates in many community events.

Urgent Care of Cameron Hospital Your choice for minor emergency care.

Accidents don’t take a vacation…

Neither do we.

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Noble County Economic Development Corporation Manufacturing is cool, and we’re going to tell you why.

“Many manufacturing facilities in the United States today are cleaner than most offices or doctors’ office waiting rooms. They are gleaming showrooms of the latest technologies. And they are staffed by highly-skilled and well-educated professionals producing the most exciting breakthroughs of our time, such as advances in robotics, automation and 3D printing.”

— Making Manufacturing Cool, U.S. News and World Reports, March 21, 2014 OK, aside from the fact that manufacturing is clean, safe and utilizes the latest technology anywhere, why is manufacturing cool? Consider the following economic contribution made by manufacturing in northeast Indiana: County / total number of jobs / manufacturing number of jobs / percentage of total /average wages / manufacturing average wages / percentage of total DeKalb / 20,055 / 7,922 / 39.5 /

$40,877 / $53,331 / 130.

LaGrange / 12,419 / 5,738 / 46.2 / $36,416 / $47,022 / 129.1 Noble / 17,660 / 8,494 / 48.1 / $34,701 / $41,829 / 120.5 Steuben / 15,062 / 4,790 / 31.8 / $30,819 / $39,631 / 128.5 TOTAL / 65,196 / 26,944 / 41.3 Source: Stats Indiana (2013 Bureau of Economic Analysis Data) According to the most recent data, manufacturing represents four out of every 10 jobs in northeast Indiana. On average, manufacturing wages are 125 percent of the average wage in northeast Indiana. What’s more, manufacturing has a long, diverse and inspiring history in northeast Indiana.

• Established in 1866, Flint & Walling in downtown Kendallville is arguably the longest continuously operating manufacturing facility in northeast Indiana.

• Steel Dynamics, established in Butler, Indiana, in 1993, began production at its flat-roll mill in 1996 — in part, securing steel production’s future in the U.S.A.

“According to the most recent data, manufacturing represents four out of every 10 jobs in northeast Indiana. On average, manufacturing wages are 125 percent of the average wage in northeast Indiana.”

• The Northern Indiana Woodcrafters Association in LaGrange manufacturers heirloom furniture pieces that will be enjoyed by families for generations.

• Vestil Manufacturing Corporation is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distributing of industrial material handling equipment, with over 1,000 product lines.

26,944 Jobs 41.3% of labor force $45,926 Average Salary $8.8 Billion in Annual Gross Revenue

Manufacturing

*4-County Data from Stats Indiana (2013).

We’ve just scratched the surface. We could go on to explain the history of the Cord and Duesenberg companies, the wealth of design and production occurring in northeast Indiana that supports today’s automobiles and the hundreds of other products made here every day. It would blow your hair back!

Manufacturing is cool!

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New Millennium Building Services Products/Services We are a manufacturer of steel joists, joist girders and metal decking. We serve the nonresidential construction market, and our primary customers consist of structural steel fabricators. Our joists are manufactured on our production lines, and the number of lines vary at each facility varies. Four of our facilities produce metal decking. We utilize the latest equipment and technologies in our manufacturing process.

In 2010, we acquired three facilities from Commercial Metals Company (CMC). In doing so, this has allowed us to broaden the geographical markets we serve, as well as increase our market share, as we have been able to capitalize on our national footprint to extend our superior service quality to nationwide customers. These customers include major retailers, structural steel fabricators, general contractors and design-build firms that have projects across the U.S. Our joists are fabricated according to the Steel Joist Institute (SJI) standards and specifications. Metal decking we produce meets the Steel Deck Institutes standards and specifications. Our products are shipped to our customers on-time, nationwide.

Company History New Millennium has been a part of the

DeKalb County community for 15 years.

We are a whollyowned subsidiary of Steel Dynamics, Inc. We’ve grown from one facility in 2000 to six facilities across North American – five facilities in the U.S. and one facility in Juarez, Mexico.

Our growth has been achieved through strategic acquisitions. The first acquisition -- in 2006, was the benefit of three joist facilities as part of Steel Dynamics’ purchase of Roanoke Electric Steel. As a result of maintaining our low-cost operating structure, our Salem, Virginia, facility is the only one of the three originally acquired joist facilities in operation.

The second strategic growth initiative was our acquisition of Commercial Metals Company (CMC) three steel joist operations, which defined our ability to sell and service our customers on a nationwide basis. Through this acquisition, our facilities in Hope, Arkansas; Juarez, Mexico; and Fallon, Nevada broadened the geographical markets we serve today. Characteristic of our strategic focus to provide the industry’s best-in-class operational and financial performance, these facilities have benefited from significant capital investments in equipment, achieve operational excellence through process improvements, and

provide industry-leading customer service.

Employees are Our Key Asset Our employees across our six fabrication facilities are our most valuable asset. Their unwavering passion for excellence and their keen focus on the highest quality of customer service drive our success.

Through their dedication and commitment to excellence, while working safely, are the foundations for our best-in-class performance.

The future of our company is our people. Their contribution to our operational and financial achievements are innumerable – from implementing new ideas to drive efficiencies on the production line, to collectively engaging in developing and implementing the strong safety practices, or relocating for advancement opportunities, they are our future. Their willingness to spend a week or two at another facility training new employees has been critical to our success.

Teamwork is one of our core strategic tenants – it is the esprit d’ corps that sets us apart from our peers.

As a company our focus on our employees and their families is crucial. Continuous development is one of our cornerstone employee benefits. The company provides $3,000 per individual, per year to their contin-

uing education for up to four years. This is also extended to our employees’ dependents.

Continuous development – personally and professionally, enables our employees to become more highly skilled, and prepares them for advancement opportunities throughout the company.

Future Plans / Expansions We are a growth-oriented company, constantly assessing opportunities to profitably expand our business. In 2014, we expanded our production capacity by adding personnel.

This not only supported our business requirement to meet the increased volume of business, but also enabled us to support the communities where our facilities are located.

At our Butler, IN facility, we allocated capital dollars to expand warehouse space that enabled us to increase our production flexibility.

Mission Statement / Philosophy / Community Activities.

Our focus on being great corporate stewards is part of our superior operating culture. Giving monetary donations, or investing our time to support local charities and organizations, we believe supporting our communities is integral to our social sustainability responsibility.

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Family Dollar Distribution Center, Ashley, Indiana Products/Services

Dollar and the supplier completing the installation. Family Dollar’s distribution What are the main products or network has recently partnered with its services your company provides? vendor base to further We are a distribution enhance the system and center servicing Family “The goal at our data shared to ensure Dollar stores located in freshness guidelines are distribution center Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and met for our customers’ Michigan. is to ensure we enjoyment and confidence Who are your primary on date sensitive meet the needs customers or clients? merchandise.

Family Dollar currently of our customers Where are your has more than 8,000 stores products or services by satisfying their across 46 states. We are a delivered or distributed? local, neighborhood store freshness expectaThe items at our distriserving the needs of our bution center service tions and having customers.

Family Dollar stores in How are your their favorite Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and products made or your Michigan. merchandise in services performed?

The purpose of our stock for their Company History distribution center is purchases.”

How long has your to send replenishment business been a part of merchandise to our stores the community? in order to ensure the Our Indiana Distribushelves in our stores are well-stocked. tion Center started shipping in June of How have your products or services 2012. changed/improved in recent years?

Who is the company’s founder (give The goal at our distribution center background)? is to ensure we meet the needs of our In 1958, a 21-year-old entrepreneur customers by satisfying their freshness with an interest in merchandising became expectations and having their favorite intrigued with the idea of operating a merchandise in stock for their purchases. low-overhead, self-service retail store.

Our Ashley, Indiana, DC has the distincLeon Levine believed he could offer his tion of servicing our stores’ partial case customers a variety of high-quality, good replenishment using a highly automated value merchandise for under $2. Because goods-to-person storage and retrieval order fulfillment system. This automation he had grown up in his family’s retail store, he understood value, quality and was a first of its kind for both Family

customer satisfaction.

In November 1959, Leon Levine opened the first Family Dollar store in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was on his way to becoming a retailing legend. Right from the start, he had a well-developed philosophy of what Family Dollar would be and how it would operate, a philosophy from which he and his management team have never strayed. The concept is a simple one, “The customers are the boss, and you need to keep them happy.”

He created a general floor plan that he used in each of his stores that allowed customers to easily shop for their favorite products in any Family Dollar store. With the stores uniformly laid out and stocked, store managers were able to focus on providing good customer service. This concept for a self-serve, cash-and-carry neighborhood discount store in low- to middle-income neighborhoods proved so successful that today Family Dollar is a chain with over 8,000 stores from Maine to California.

-Who is the current owner?

Family Dollar is publicly traded under ticker symbol FDO. How has the company grown over the years?

Family Dollar has over 8,000 stores, 11 distribution centers and 50,000 team members.

Employees How many employees does your company have?

Family Dollar employs more than

50,000 team members nationwide. Our facility in Indiana has more than 300 team members.

How do the employees contribute to the service, quality and values of your company?

The Distribution Center team members support our customers by receiving product, replenishing reserves, picking product and shipping it to our stores daily.

Mission Statement/ Philosophy/Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

Family Dollar aims to be the best small-format convenience and value retailer serving the needs of families in our neighborhoods. Our mission is to be a compelling place to shop, work and invest.

How is your company involved in the community?

Our DeKalb County facility is involved in several local community involvement activities. We have supported the local DeKalb County Relay for Life for the past three years.

We have donated over $5,000, several team members have walked in the event each year. In addition, we have supported Toys for Tots, Backpack for Kids, and Junior Achievement. On a national level, we donate to Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way and the Matthews Help Center, just to name a few.

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Our Mission:

To be a Compelling Place to Shop for our Customers To be a Compelling Place to Work for our Team Members To be a Compelling Place to Invest for our Shareholders

Left to Right: Paul Overmann, Regional Vice President; Echo Hinkle, HR Generalist; Ashley Reed, HR Generalist (front row); Charlene Swank, HR Manager; Heather Sommers, Administrative Assistant (front row); and Mike Mertz, Operations Manager

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Our Vision:

To be the best small-format convenience and value retailer serving the needs of families in our neighborhoods

Apply at www.familydollar.com

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Western Consolidated Technologies Introduction Celebrating its 40th year, Western Consolidated Technologies, (WCT), is a privately held company, (a division of Kelco Industries) located in Fremont, Indiana. The company has been in business since 1975, where it launched in Coldwater Michigan, as a lathe cut manufacturer of rubber seals.

At that time and through 1985, WCT was a part of the Western Rubber group located in Goshen, Indiana. In 1981, the decision was made to build a new modern facility in Fremont Indiana. Since that time, WCT underwent a myriad of changes; from union to non-union (2004), merging with the Fluoropolymer Division from Ligonier (2005), the 2008-2009 recession, and adopting a heavy focus into Lean practices (2008). Huge investments have been spent on facility upgrades, floor layout, equipment re-designs and most importantly – employee education and empowerment.

The Fremont location is a 55,000 sq. ft. facility of which 45,000 sq. ft. is dedicated for manufacturing while the remaining 10,000 sq. ft. holds engineering and support functions. WCT has numerous external quality/business system focused certifications. Just a few of the more recent awards include: • Parker Delivery Performance Award October 2010 • Steuben Co. Excellence in Business Award May 2006 • Leadership 100 Top Performing Plants 2014 • ISO Certification: ISO 9001:2008 • 101 Best and Brightest Companies Award 2013 AND 2014 WCT manufactures custom seals, gaskets and bearings, including lathe-cut and extruded profiles, as well as formed precision machined parts in a variety of standard and custom-compounded materials such as; rubber, (elastomeric), plastic, and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), a synthetic fluoropolymer material. Our highly skilled employees have the ability to run a variety of CNC machines as well as utilize our CAD/ CAM programing. WCT manufactures about 4,000 active part numbers annually for approximately 300 customers, worldwide.

Customers and Markets Served The focus for synergy with WCT’s sister divisions is strong and has proven to be very successful. Even though the product lines are diverse, the customer base and markets served allow the parent company Kelco to service multitudes of sub-component needs within a single customer, making both WCT and all of Kelco a global supplier.

Kelco is proud of their push for United States manufacturing growth and has made

to work for in the US it a point to be 100% for both 2013 as well American made. as 2014.

• Markets served; WCT strives Aerospace, Automotive to include all (OEM/Aftermarket), disciplines in our Appliance, Industrial, journey to improve, Medical, Off-Road and employ teams Vehicles, Heavy for all of our Lean Equipment, Office Equipment, Agricul“The number of employees Events. Manufacturing personnel, ture, Numerous valve who have recommended Team leaders, Cell applications, Electric leaders, Managers, Motors, Pumps/Fluid friends and family for front office Handling, chemical employment at the company and support functions processing, domestic leaders in brake seals. is a testament to the value all participate in cross-functional • Some well-known our employees place on this teams for Kaizen customer names; Events irrespecParker Hannifin, family philosophy.” tive of the specific Caterpillar, Stabilus, Lean tool we may John Deere, Cardone, be using. We have Watts Regulator, very few personnel at WCT that have not Banjo, Martin Baker, Stant, Bosch, General been designated to a value stream, and all Electric, Balon, Curtiss Wright, Dana, personnel inclusive of support functions Freudenberg NOK, work together to strive for improvement The business foundation is based on the within their value stream. Those functions customer focus (Voice of the Customer), with Lean tools as building blocks to achieve that we have not been able to wholly separate are responsible for supporting all value goals. In order to fulfill customer needs, streams dependent upon their individual information, empowerment, and continuous requirements. These are the factors that improvement must be at the forefront of all proved to be our greatest allies during the employees. To support this mission, Kelco 2008-2009 recession. has developed a three-year strategic deployAll employees are cross- trained to ment plan outlining goals and responsibilities allow this flexibility in scheduling while for both the shop floor and front office. On still accommodating customer lead times. an annual basis, the team participates in a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, Employees are required to participate in Lean training, harassment, diversity and safety and threats) analysis and from that analysis create high level and detail level action plans training. Certification in the Lean tools is encouraged and are rewarded with a plaque to support achievement of financial goals. presented at each quarter. In addition, the company has a tuition reimbursement policy Our Employees are and encourages any education and training Our Greatest Asset. that enriches work experience or daily life.

Being a privately held, family owned Various training matrixes are maintained and business here at WCT has its definite training is a factor in performance reviews advantages; it can promote a family and compensation. WCT actively promotes atmosphere where employees are empowered a two-tiered approach, combining specific to make decisions and treat the business manufacturing skills with Lean knowledge. as though it was their own. The number of In addition, WCT launched ‘WCT’s Lean employees who have recommended friends Leader’ program where each employee is and family for employment at the company expected to strive for Lean Certification is a testament to the value our employees under 13 different lean tools. Different place on this family philosophy. Because associates have been identified as a Sensei family comes first, flexible schedules and within a tool, so that the employee, (at any telecommuting are available to achieve the level) has a ‘coach’ to assist them in their most favorable work-life balance possible. studies.

Greater than 50% of our associates have been WCT will accept any potential employee with WCT for more than 10 years, many application in its quest to add to the team the stretching 25 to 40 years. A good portion attitude of continuous improvement. of the employees work alongside their The company promotes health and own family members – parents, siblings, wellness in a number of ways too. Recently, husbands/wives, sons/daughters, and cousins. WCT has included the employee wellness The obvious benefits have proven themselves into the safety team objectives, in order to over and over as evident in our recent promote these ideas at the most basic level awards: 101 Best and Brightest Companies This can only be successful if employees

are educated about their health and are actively engaged in safety both at work as well as at home. . As such, the company on an annual basis brings nurse practitioners to the facility and employees receive a no-cost, annual health assessment. From time to time employees require medical treatment that prevents them from working, and the company provides up to 12 weeks of short-term disability free of charge. Other ways WCT encourages wellness include free flu shots, an annual wellness fair, biggest loser contests, walk at lunch programs and online access to wellness websites. Finally, to encourage good financial health, the company has a 401k program that matches employee contributions at the rate of 50%, to a maximum of 3% of annual salary. A wealth management advisor from our local bank visits the facility at least bi-annually to educate employees about the importance of savings and to answer specific questions on an individual basis. In the last few years, WCT has shared the net profit improvements with their employees in the form of an end of the year compensation program where 50% of the financial gain above the net target was distributed. WCT employees also benefit with: 11 paid holidays per year, paid personal and vacation days, Health and life insurance, and advanced educational programs with local colleges

Our Greatest Asset are Engaged in Our Community Other employee engagement activities have grown through the years, many which the employees themselves spearhead. Each holiday brings another fabulous potluck, when many of the ‘experts’ try to outdo each other. At Christmas time, WCT will hold an auction with items donated from both the company as well as the employees themselves. All proceeds will go to some local family or organization in need. This past year WCT employees donated to: Branch County Veterans Affairs, (cash from the auction), Fremont Community Church, (food pantry), and the Fremont Community Schools Head Start Program, where each child received a gift wrapped present to put under their Christmas tree. No child ever seems to be forgotten. The Wellness group recently promoted an ‘Adopt a Highway Campaign where about a dozen employees spent part of their evenings cleaning up along the road side for 2 miles outside of Fremont.

In past summers, an outdoor activity was planned, and the facility re-arranged the production schedule so that all employees could attend and bring their families. Last year the event was held at the local park with a picnic, games, swimming and prizes. This year the team is actively planning an outing to a Tin Caps game down in Fort Wayne.

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Thank you to our dedicated team members for helping us to provide our customers with quality seals since 1975

Western Consolidated Technologies – 700 S. Swager St. – Fremont, IN 46737 – ph (260) 495-9866 – fax (260) 495-5388 – www.wctgroup.com

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AUBURN HARDWOOD MOULDINGS 1109 W. Auburn Dr., Auburn

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LaGrange County REMC, Noble REMC and Steuben County REMC Products/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

We provide safe, reliable, affordable electricity.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Member-owners in each respective service area.

How are your products made or your services performed?

The cooperatives purchase electricity from their power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Association (WVPA), and distribute it to nearly 26,500 members throughout northeast Indiana.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

Electricity is the same no matter where you purchase it. Our service is what sets us apart from others. Phones are answered by a live person, with no phone tree to navigate. Our response to power outages is quick and efficient.

Each cooperative has an energy advisor on staff to help educate members about the efficient use of electricity. We provide free residential energy audits for members.

We have rebates and incentives to help members defer the cost to install efficient lighting, heating/cooling equipment and water heating. We also offer refrigerator/freezer

recycling. These and others are all offered through our Power Moves program.

What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

In the ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index), the three northeast Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, REMCs, have higher “overall satisfaction ratings”’ from their customers, several points above the average for both Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) and municipals throughout the United States.

Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

Electricity is delivered to our members throughout our distribution systems, primarily in LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and DeKalb counties.

Company History How long has your business been a part of the community?

LaGrange County REMC, Noble REMC and Steuben County REMC are Touchstone Energy Cooperatives who have been delivering electricity for more than 75 years.

Who is the company’s founder?

Community leaders in our rural communities in each of the cooperative’s counties combined

their efforts to establish a Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC). This was supported by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s national REA loan program.

This was a result of the investment-owned utilities (IOUs) choosing not to deliver power to farmers in northeast Indiana.

Who is the current owner (give background)?

Current owners of the cooperatives are still the members or individuals who purchase their electricity from the cooperatives.

How has the company grown over the years?

The service territorial boundaries were set many years ago by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The cooperatives grow when businesses and people build within the REMC’s service territories.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this company?

Expansion of cities and towns into the rural areas of the county.

Employees How many employees does your company have?

The three cooperatives combined have 80

employees.

How do the employees contribute to the service, quality and values of your company?

The employees are engaged in their cooperative. They live and breathe the seven cooperative principles and embody the cooperative spirit.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

Employees regularly attend continuing training opportunities to stay abreast of the latest technology within their field.

How do the employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they serve their communities?

Employees provide exceptional service to members. They are involved in their local communities and serve on various boards and committees, coach youth sports and are active in local churches.

Do employees have opportunities for continuing education, advancement opportunities and ecognition?

They regularly attend conferences and training sessions to stay abreast of the latest technologies and business practices, attend monthly safety meetings and attend section meetings of their peers at Indiana Electric Cooperatives in Indianapolis. Employees can participate in certification programs, including the cooperative’s own “Rural Electric Leaders in Training Exchange” leadership program.

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Fetters Construction, INC. Products/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build, Construction Manager, Construction Manager “At Risk”, General Contractor self-performing Concrete, Carpentry and Masonry Who are your primary customers or clients?

Public Institutions such as libraries, hospitals, educational facilities and sports facilities. Manufacturing facilities and Government entities such as wastewater treatment plants, fire stations and INDOT facilities.

How are your products made or your services performed?

Our company constructs buildings from foundation to roof, depending on the Owner’s needs and wishes.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

The market has changed over the past several years contributing to change and growth in our services as well as new technology, equipment and faster deliveries.

What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

BCA Safety Excellence Awards, BCA Building Excellence in Construction Awards,

Best of Buildings – Silver Award, Concrete Achievement Award, Excellence in Masonry Award, Nucor Sales Achievement Awards, Indiana/Kentucky Golden Trowel Awards.

Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

Within 100 mile radius of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Company History How long has your business been a part of the DeKalb, Steuben, Noble, or LaGrange County community?

Fetters Construction Inc. was founded in 1994 in DeKalb County. With 20 years of business in the community, we have established key relationships with the local government administrative bodies and services.

Who is the company’s founder (give background)?

Steven Fetters is the founder of Fetters Construction Inc. Steve sets the tone for the corporate commitment of the organization.

Who is the current owner (give background)?

Steven Fetters, the founder, is the current Owner and CEO of Fetters Construction Inc. Steve is a graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction and Contracting. He brings 39 years of experience in the construction industry, and for the past 20 years has led Fetters Construction Inc. to be a premier commercial contractor in Northeast Indiana.

How has the company grown over the years?

Fetters Construction Inc. started with 4 employees and has peaked at a total of 250 employees.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this company?

The market has had a huge impact on our growth because the demand is always increasing. The availability of trades people to join our workforce has also enlarged our company and our ability to manage multiple and larger construction projects.

Employees How many employees does your

company have?

We currently employ 21 in office employees and 15 Project Superintendents. We average 150 skilled trade people with peak workforce management of 250 employees.

How do the employees contribute to the service, quality and values of your company?

Our Estimating Department has over 90 years of combined experience. Our Project Management Team has vast experience in industrial, commercial, medical, educational and public works projects. Our Project Superintendents are also all experienced and skilled trade persons. All of our skilled trade people for our self-performed work have a minimum of four years of training in their craft or are currently under a state approved training program.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

We take pride in our Leadership Team whom works with each other and all employees to make the company work more efficiently and maintain a happy work environment. The entire company works together in a team effort with valuable ideas and initiatives to continue to grow and improve ourselves.

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SOS Services Inc. Products and Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

Hydraulic repair and sales with an specialty in cylinder repair.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Industrial and agricultural customers who use hydraulics in their businesses.

How are your products made or your services performed?

We distribute a wide variety of hydraulic products from pumps, cylinders, hose and accessories, along with repair service.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

We have added different manufacturers to expand the products for our customers to meet the changing needs within the industry.

Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

We distribute our products nationwide and provide pickup and delivery along with on-site diagnostic services within a 70- mile radius of Angola, Indiana.

Company History How long has your business been a part of the local community?

SOS has been in business since 1967 in Steuben County and has served the

tri-state area since that metal coil and paper roll time. restoration, coupled with Who is the our hydraulic division company’s founder? expanding our product Norm Brammall line and growing into founded Brammall Inc. new markets, including in 1967. Brammall had products specific to the the SOS Roll Straightrail Industry. ening, Hydraulic Division, and CSE Employees Cargo Seal Division.

In 1999, SOS Service How many employees was formed and the does your company SOS Roll Straighthave? ening and Hydraulic SOS employs 35 Division became part people.

“SOS is the nationof the new company.

How do the wide leader in metal Original SOS owners employees contribute Doug Zuber, Ed to the service, quality coil and paper roll Evertt and Jim Huber and values of your restoration, coupled in 2006 changed company?

SOS from a privately Our employees with our hydraulic owned company to look for new ways to division expanding an employee-owned expand and service our company. customers with outsideour product line and Who is the the-box thinking and growing into new current owner? being open to new ideas SOS Service to grow our business. markets, including is an employproducts specific to ee-owned company.

Future Plans/ Kyle Gruner is the the rail Industry.”

Expansions company president.

He took over from What are your Jim Huber in 2012 when Jim retired. company’s plans for future How has the company grown over expansions? Have you recently the years? completed an expansion project?

SOS is the nationwide leader in

We have recently added additional lines of hydraulic products for the industrial market and continue to look for manufacturers to partner with to provide affordable, quality products to our customers.

How is your company using technology to expand and grow?

Changes in technology change the types of hydraulic products we provide.

Recently, the advancement in hydraulic torque wrenches has allowed us to provide customers in new industries products to assist them in ways that in the past were not possible. Engineers are constantly coming up with more efficient ways to do jobs, and as those products are designed, we can provide them to our customers.

How is the Internet playing a role in your company’s future?

We are currently leveraging the Internet to market our straightening division. Also, a new website will launch very soon showcasing our hydraulic products and services at soshydraulics.com Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities How is your company involved in the community?

We are members of the Angola Chamber of Commerce and donate to several non-profit organizations in Steuben County.

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Full Time Traveling Job SOS Service, Inc. is accepting applications for Technicians to repair damaged rolls of paper and coils of steel.

We Require

• 21 years of age or older • Good work record • Reliable, dependable, responsible • Good driving record • Willing to travel Monday-Friday • Pass a work physical and drug screen

We Offer

• Annual earning range of $28,000$50,000 (through guaranteed weekly salary and commissions) • Fully Paid Expenses to include meals, lodging, uniforms, etc.

• Rapid advancement opportunities with high earning potential • Excellent fringe benefits for full time positions • Health & life insurance • 401-K w/company contribution of 5% of earnings • Up to 4 weeks paid vacation and 11 paid holidays • Uniforms • Creative safety and attendance rewards program • Employee Owned Company Our service personnel are well trained/equipped and travel from job to job in late-model company vehicles.

We have been servicing our customers throughout the U.S. for over 45 years.

Call to discuss your opportunity with a proven organization that offers high earnings, stability, and advancement.

Detailed information about SOS can be found at www.sosservice.net.

SOS SERVICE, INC. PO Box 509, Angola, IN 46703 260-624-2100 Ext. 11 tswager@sosservice.net Ask for Troy Swager, VP Sales and Operations

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An Industry Leader for 77 Years, Univertical continues to evolve to meet ever changing global market

and coins used worldwide come from Univertical.

were producing metals for decorative wheels and bumpers on cars and trucks. Now we are touching a multitude of products consumers use every day. We are in aviation, marine, automotive, electronics and coinage industries. Our products have a pretty wide , said of range uses.” saidWalker.

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Company Values t A focus on delivering value and service excellence for all internal and external customers. t Loyalty to company, customers, vendors, and fellow employees. t Continuous improvement. t A commitment to quality in all aspects of life. t Sense of urgency. t Flexibility and adaptability to change. t Family Culture and Personal Interaction.

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A global player in the manufacturing of copper, and copper and nickel chemicals for the plating and surface finishing industries.

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95% of what we make goes into the plating and surface finishing and ends up in a diverse group of applications including Aviation, Automotive, Electronics and Coinage. The products we manufacture are used in a multitude of products that consumers use everyday, including...chrome parts on cars and motorcycles, plated cylinders for the printing industry, faucets, travel racks and other shiny metal & plastic parts that have been plated.

Many copper pennies in circulation contain copper made here in Angola!

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- In 2010, we added 30,000 ft2 and installed new capabilities and equipment to diversify our product offering.

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- We are actively pursing other opportunities to grow our business and add new jobs.

- We currently employ more that 75 people in Angola and are heavy consumers of area goods and services.

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

“HONORED AS OUTSTANDING SECOND STAGE COMPANY DURING THE FIRST EDWARD LOWE FOUNDATION’S INDIANA “COMPANIES TO WATCH” AWARDS PROGRAM AUG. 27, 2008

203 Weatherhead St., Angola

(260) 665-1500 Visit us at: www.univertical.com

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“Over the last 43 years … we started with one truck and one route. Today we have 11-13 trucks running per day with nine daily routes. We also provide temporary containers for cleanup purposes, recycling options, and have an on-site Bonded Recycling Electronic facility.”

Noble County Disposal, Inc. Products/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

Trash hauler for all of northeast Indiana.

We specialize in residential, commercial, cleanup containers, roll-off and recycling needs.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

All of northeast Indiana.

How are your products made or your services performed?

Weekly for residential customers.

Commercial accounts we can service monthly, weekly or bi-weekly.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

Over the last 43 years … we started with one truck and one route. Today we have 11-13 trucks running per day with nine daily routes. We also provide temporary containers for cleanup purposes, recycling options, and have an on-site Bonded Recycling Electronic facility.

What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

We are a bonded facility with the state of Indiana for electronic recycling.

Company History How long has your business been a

We have part of the over 30 community? employees.

We have How do been a familythe employees based business contribute to for 43 years. the service, Who is the quality and company’s values of your founder company?

The They go company was above and founded by G. beyond for good W. Potee from quality service.

Brimfield, the Our employees father of Myrna are like part of Arnold.

“We donate services for youth ball the family and Who is leagues, school events, Relay for have adopted the current our principles owner?

Life, Harvest Festival, Kendallville of quality It is a Car Show, just to name a few.” service. family-based How do business being the employees run daily by the contribute to innovation or the future Arnold family — Myrna and Sam Arnold direction of your company? along with Chad, Brice and daughterThey take pride in their work and in-law Amy. Grandchildren are also respect that fact we like our facility and showing an interest in the business. trucks clean at all times.

How do the employees “make a Employees difference” in either the way they do How many employees does your their jobs or in the way they serve their company have? communities?

They are kind and caring. If they see someone in need, they do not mind helping out. That has always been known of the Arnold family, and that sets us apart from other haulers.

Future How is the Internet playing a role in your company’s future?

We have our own website. www.

NCDisposal.com It tells about our different services, us in general, and you can pay your bill online.

Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

The Arnold family and Noble County Disposal are both very community-service oriented.

How is your company involved in the community?

We donate services for youth ball leagues, school events, Relay for Life, Harvest Festival, Kendallville Car Show, just to name a few. We are members of chambers of commerce for Kendallville and Albion. We are also a major contributor to the United Way.

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Freedom Academy Products/Services What are the main products or services your organization provides?

Nationally recognized Workforce Certification Programs and Workforce Skill Development Training.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Adults 18 years of age and older.

How are your products made or your services performed?

Classes are offered to students both publicly and through on-site training with business and industry. The majority of our programs are tied directly to nationally recognized certifications or state licensing programs. Many of the programs are approved for Vincennes University College credits. Freedom Academy focuses on the processes and training necessary that will assist each individual student in achieving personal goals. When we teach a class for an on-site client, we ensure that we meet the client’s training objectives for their organization, as well as the goals of each individual’s participation in the training program. We want to provide everyone the opportunity to learn a skill. In turn, they may be able to seek out a promotion or new role within their company. Many students receive wage increases as a direct result of the training and certification obtained. All of these factors

help to provide economic freedom and improved quality of life.

We provide hands-on, practical training through a partnership with Impact Institute. We are able to utilize their facility in the evenings as well as their machines to provide hands-on, real world training for adults.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years? a. We now offer 25 nationally recognized certifications and/or state licenses. b. Developing quality, long-term client/ student relationships. c. Developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies for our team. d. Fulfilling training needs in the region e. Partnership with Impact Institute allowing use of their facility and machinery for adult training in the evenings.

What quality or service standards or awards have you received? a. Recognized by Activate Noble County for our part in sponsoring youth programs and implementing wellness programs for our staff. b. I Thrive Certification.

Serving Northeast Indiana Since 1991

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those who are will to enrich their education Workforce Skills Development National Certifications and State Licenses Offered

www.freedomacademy.net 800-200-6499

c. a 20-year Business Award from the mayor of Kendallville. d.

Recognized for utilizing youth in our office through I.C.E. Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

Northeast Indiana.

Company History How long has your organization been a part of the community?

Since 1991.

Who is the organization’s founder (give background)?

Chet E. Dekko, co-founder of Group Dekko International and founder of the Dekko Foundation, began Freedom Academy to provide lifelong learning education and training for adults prior to his passing in 1992.

Who is the current owner ?

We are governed by a board of directors comprised of President Erica Dekko, Vice President Thomas Leedy, Tracy Tipton and a senior youth on board. This year our youth

board member is Taylor Dodson.

How has the organization grown over the years? a. We have increased the region/ geographic area we serve. b. We have added students in Steuben County by opening a Angola Training Center in partnership with the city of Angola. c. Our instructor referral program has grown, allowing us more instructors to utilize. d. We are currently in partnership with Ambassador Enterprise to bring more training to DeKalb County.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this organization? a. Focusing on workforce development and expanding training locations b. Focusing on the Big Goal for the region: 60 percent of residents will have a high-quality credential or certification by 2025. We have been able to align our training and certification options alongside this goal.

Employees How many employees does your organization have? a. five full-time staff; b. two independent contractors for marketing/social media and projects; and c. approximately 50 active instructors who are also independent contractors.

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Sebert Oil Company, Inc. BUTLER — Sebert Oil Co. of Butler is a family-owned supplier of gasoline, diesel fuel, propane and lubricants, serving homes, farms and industrial customers.

What Dwight Sebert started in 1947 as a Standard Oil agent has grown into Sebert Oil Co., serving DeKalb County residents and the surrounding area without interruption for 68 years.

Owners Mike Sebert and Rick Everhart have been involved in the business since 1975, and are joined by Randy Sebert, who delivers gasoline and diesel fuels, and Mike Camp, who is the manager of propane deliveries and LP tank installations. Brenda Sebert and Kelly Camp are the office staff answering questions and assisting customers with their needs.

The petroleum business is changing every day, and Sebert Oil has endeav-

ored to keep ahead of these changes with the introduction of new products as they become available.

Sebert Oil offers its customers the best products available; however, the company’s most important asset is its service to customers.

Sebert Oil’s mission is to offer quality fuels with friendly customer service and on-time deliveries at competitive prices. Whether it is a transport load of fuel or a quart of motor oil, it’s all about service.

Sebert Oil is especially proud of the fact that every employee attends church regularly. This was one of the ideals that Dwight Sebert brought to the business in 1947 and Sebert Oil employees continue to follow those ideals today.

For more information about Sebert Oil Co., call (260) 868-2191 or go to sebertoilco.com.

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Teammates And Local Community Are the Keys to Nucor's Success What company gives its employees the freedom to try out new ideas, eschews hierarchy in order to empower them to solve problems, and ties their pay directly to their productivity? Would you be surprised to learn it is not a tech company, but a steel company?

Nucor Corporation is the largest steel producer in the U.S. and largest recycler in North America, recycling over 19 million tons of scrap steel last year. Our teammates produced 25 million tons of steel in 2014, and our company’s $21 billion in revenue last year ranks it in the top third on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies in the United States.

Nucor traces its origins to auto manufacturer Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile. Over time, the company Olds founded would change hands and focus, then evolve to become Nucor. A major milestone in our journey was the 1962 acquisition of Vulcraft Corporation, a manufacturer of steel joists and joist girders, and the appointment of Ken Iverson to president. This acquisition, combined with Iverson’s unique style of leadership, would provide the spark for the company’s remarkable growth and a revolution in American steelmaking.

Borrowing an idea that was just beginning to gain popularity in Europe, Nucor took a risk and built an electric arc furnace mill, which makes steel from scrap metal. Since these mills were much smaller and less expensive to build than traditional iron ore mills, they were known as mini-mills. Nucor opened the first minimill in the U.S. in Darlington, South Carolina, in 1969.

Today, mini-mills account for 60 percent of steelmaking in the U.S. In 1986, Nucor entered the steel fastener market with a new production facility in St. Joe, Indiana followed by the beginning of Nucor Building Systems in 1987 with its first plant in Waterloo, which has since expanded to three more locations, strategically located across the United States.

Nucor continues to build on its innovative history through acquisition and investments. Since 2000, our company has grown from 7,900 employees at 18 facilities to over 23,800 employees at 200 facilities. Revenue over that same time period has increased from $4.6 billion to $21 billion. Even with our tremendous growth, Nucor maintains one of the leanest management of any Fortune 500 company.

Nucor has a strong presence in this community, too, with four divisions located right here in DeKalb County.

In total, there are over 1,100 Nucor teammates split between Nucor Building Systems in Waterloo, Harris Rebar in Auburn, as well as Vulcraft and Nucor Fastener, both located in St. Joe, Indiana.

At Nucor, our success begins and ends with safety, and our attitude on the subject couldn’t be clearer: Safety is top value for every teammate. Each division has dedicated safety teams continuously working to evaluate and improve standards and performance. Many divisions including Nucor Building Systems Indiana, Vulcraft Indiana and Nucor Fastener are recognized by OSHA’s

Voluntary Protection Program representing the gold standard for excellence in safety.

At Nucor, our innovative culture is part of our history. Teammates are challenged to solve problems and find ways to be more productive, and in turn, are rewarded for it. Compensation is tied to productivity through our company’s pay-forperformance bonuses that can potentially double a teammate’s take-home pay.

This pay-for-performance system is one reason why we have never laid off employees at our steel mills. Nucor is truly a place where career possibilities are unlimited.

The real key to Nucor’s success is our people – the right people. We hire the best and the brightest then give them the freedom to spot problems and solve them on their own. In the words of a Nucor executive: “Teammates excel here because they are allowed to fail.” Managers at all levels encourage their teams to try out their new ideas.

Sometimes the ideas work out; sometimes they don’t.

But this freedom to try helps give Nucor one of the most creative, get-it-done work forces in the world.

At the heart of every Nucor facility are the dedicated people who make up our team. Even more importantly, these teammates make up the heart of the local communities each of our divisions are proud to call home. At Nucor, we believe the strength of a business is a reflection of its community, and a core part of our company’s mission is to be cultural and environmental stewards in the communities where we live and work.

For us it’s not just about giving back, it’s about diving in and making a true impact. From schools, parks, and charitable organizations to disaster relief efforts, investing in the community is an important part of what we do.

During 2013, Nucor and our teammates were grateful for the opportunity to provide more than 62,000 volunteer hours and $9 million to the communities that support us.

Our principles might be simple, but no one can question their effectiveness. A company that until 1962 hadn’t made a single ton of steel is now one of the world’s largest steelmakers, and one of the nation’s most admired and imitated companies. In an industry where turning a profit is notoriously difficult, Nucor consistently grows earnings. Nucor’s principles, activated by a team of highly skilled, dedicated teammates, have helped us achieve the industry’s highest profits and stock market value. All of these things combined have helped make Nucor one of America’s greatest success stories.

Jobs.

Community.

Growth.

We make much more than steel products.

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Miller Amish Country Poultry Products/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

Fresh, Antibiotic-Free and Organic , all-vegetable-fed chicken.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Whole Foods, Kroger, Spartan, SuperValu, Martin’s, D’Artagnan, Troyer’s How are your products made or your services performed?

We hatch, raise and process our chickens. We have our own hatchery, feed mill and processing center so we can manage the overall diet and management of the chickens and control the process to ensure the highest quality chicken.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

We continually upgrade the process, equipment to ensure safety, quality and animal welfare. We have added more third-party outside auditors to ensure these steps are taken at every level of the company.

What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

Global Animal Partnership, BRC, MOSA/ORganic, Where Food Comes From Audits for standards and food safety,

what is Miller Steuben EDC & Poultry.

Industrial Guild Who is the Largest employer current owner? award, Galen D. Miller Miller Poultry and his wife, Sue. was awarded How has the Vendor of the Year company grown over from Troyer and in the years?

Chicago the Good Market-driven, the Food Fest Vendor AMISH COUNTYRY POULTRY company has grown of the Year. as the demand for Where are healthy, - protein, your products or along with organic continues to be in services delivered or distributed? demand. We like to think our quality and Mostly regional within the tri-state commitment to our product brings our area, but we do reach out to the Eastern customers back and grows our customer and Western states with a couple of our base. vendors.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this company?

Company History Producing a quality product in the How long has your business been a antibiotic-free, organic market which part of the community? consumers are very driven to at this time.

23 years here in Steuben County. Galen Offering a choice of that product with a and his wife, , with his parents purchased high-quality concept has been a driving the processing facility from the Booth force in growth, as there aren’t many that family in 1992. The company was founded produce such a product in this market. in the 1940s.

Who is the company’s founder?

Employees Galen’s parents founded the original Pine Manor, which has now grown into How many employees does your

company have?

560 at Orland; another 40 at Goshen/ Elkhart County.

How do the employees contribute to the service, quality and values of your company?

Our employees are the heartbeat! They link every step of this process together to make it happen. From receiving the eggs, formulating custom feed, to processing the chicken, there isn’t a step we can do without our loyal, dedicated employees.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

Through our supervisor, lead and mentor groups, we encourage input from fellow employees on anything from improvement of job duties to a possible process changes.

How do the employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they serve their communities?

We think our employee group does make a difference! Our company ownership believes in giving back, and that has become something all employees engage in. High quality standards on the job and giving back in our community are very important.

www.millerpoultry.com

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Impact Institute What are the main products or services your company provides?

We provide 14 career training programs to high school juniors and seniors and we also provide adult basic education classes to adult learners as they work toward obtaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma.

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Impact Institute serves high school students in 13 schools in the five counties of Noble, LaGrange, DeKalb, Steuben, and Whitley in 14 career training programs: • Automotive Technology • Auto Body Collision and Repair • Computer Aided Drafting • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • Construction Trades • Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC • Health Occupations Education • Interactive Media • Marine Mechanics • Precision Machining • Primary Health Care • Welding Additionally, Impact Institute offers free classes to adults in the following areas: • High School Equivalency (HSE) (formerly called the GED) preparation and testing

• Credit Recovery (for those needed to earn 6 or less credits to obtain a high school diploma • End of Course Assessment (ECA) Remediation & Testing • “Brush-Up” classes for those who have a high school diploma How are your products made or your services performed?

Career training programs are offered in Kendallville, LaGrange, Angola, and Auburn.

Those students spend half of the school day in the training program and the other half of the day at their home high school taking the academic coursework necessary for graduation.

Adult education classes are offered throughout the counties served and at a variety of times in order to provide a high level of flexibility to people seeking those services.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

An Interactive Media program was added in the Fall of 2012 that now serves 52 students.

A revamped Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC program was reintroduced in 2014. New dual credit courses and certifications have also enhanced the high school career training programs.

A major change took place in adult education in 2014. The State of Indiana moved away from the GED and now offers the HSE. Along with that change in credential came a change in the test to earn the diploma. The new test is more rigorous and will increase in difficulty over the next few years. There is also a greater focus on transitioning adult learners to post secondary, vocational training, and employment opportunities.

Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

Career training programs are offered to high schools students from the following schools: Angola, Central Noble, East Noble, Westview, Fremont, Hamilton, Lakeland, Prairie Heights, DeKalb, Eastside, Garrett, and Churubusco.

These programs are located in Kendallville, LaGrange, Angola, and Auburn.

Adult Education services are offered in Noble, DeKalb, Steuben, LaGrange, Whitley, and Huntington counties.

Agency History How long has your business been a part of the DeKalb, Steuben, Noble, or LaGrange

County community?

Impact Institute (formerly Four County Area Vocational Cooperative) began in June 1969.

Who is the company’s founder (give background)?

Impact Institute, (formerly Four County Area Vocational Cooperative) was formed by a joint service agreement between ten school corporations in June 1969. In 2004, Impact was pleased to add Westview Schools and in 2013 added Smith-Green Community School Corporation to its membership. The twelve school corporations are located in five northeast Indiana counties: Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange, Steuben and Whitley.

These school corporations are Central Noble Community Schools, DeKalb County Central United Schools, East Noble School Corporation, Fremont Community Schools, Hamilton Community Schools, Lakeland School Corporation, Metropolitan School District of Steuben County, Prairie Heights Community School Corporation, Westview School Corporation, Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community Schools, and DeKalb County Eastern Community Schools whose district also serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA). Since the inception of Impact Institute in 1969, consortium members have had the vision to utilize the services of the cooperative to create positive change in the delivery of career/technical and adult education in a way that is unique in the state of Indiana.

FREE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA CLASSES! (formerly called the GED) Call today to register for our next orientation.

1-888-349-0250 HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS Auto Body Collision & Repair Automotive Technology CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Cosmetology Culinary Arts

Criminal Justice Welding Precision Machining Interactive Media Marine Mechanics

Construction Trades Primary Healthcare Health Occupations Education Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC

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A&B Flooring Inc Products/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

Concrete Preparation includes Scarifying, Shot Blasting, Diamond Grinding, Shaving and Scabbling. Installation and Sales of ALL Concrete Coatings, Installation of Diamond Polishing and Saw Cut Fillers. Industrial Facility Cleaning with Sweepers, Scrubbers, High CFM Vacuums, Power Washers, Etc..

Who are your primary customers or clients?

Industrial Manufacturing Facilities What quality or service standards or awards have you received?

We’re known for our Quality Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

We install Nationwide

How has the company grown over the “Our growth is small due to years?

Our growth is small due to the strict the strict requirements we requirements we have on quality and have on quality and experiexperience, each job is handled with the expertise of one of our veterans ence, each job is handled What changes have been significant with the expertise of one of in the growth of this company?

Equipment purchases our veterans.” ~Brandon Mase Employees

Company History How long has your business been a part of the DeKalb, Steuben, Noble, or LaGrange County community?

Since 1986 Who is the company’s founder?

Andrew Mase Jr. is the founder with his sons Brandon and Dustin Mase running the

Company, older son Brandon Mase as Vice President / Head of sales and younger son Dustin Mase as Jobsite Supervisor / Crew Manager also their sister Tracy Engle manages the office and handles payables/ receivables Who is the current owner (give background)?

Andy Mase

How many employees does your company have?

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Mission Statement/Philosophy/ Community Activities What guiding principles or philosophy does your company take pride in?

Our motto is: Quality First, No Exceptions!

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Quality First, No Exceptions!

10095 W. St. Rd. 120, P.O. Box 65, Orland, IN 46776 Toll Free (800) 235 6711 | Call: (260) 829-6711 | Fax: (260) 829-6785 Email: service@aandbflooring.com | www.aandbflooring.com

A & B Flooring, Inc., specializes in concrete floor coatings and polishing services.

We specialize in commercial and industrial flooring projects. We provide you with high quality floors that give durability, increase light reflectivity, improves your working environment and lowers your maintenance costs.

We Provide…

• Concrete Preparation which includes Scarifying, Shot Blasting, Diamond Grinding, Shaving and Scabbling.

• Installation and Sales of ALL Concrete Coatings, Installation of Diamond Polishing and Saw Cut Fillers • Industrial Facility Cleaning with Sweepers, Scrubbers, High CFM Vacuums, Power Washers, Etc.

We Install Nationwide In Business Since 1986

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Baril Coatings USA Products/Services What are the main products or services your company provides?

High performance paints and coatings Who are your primary customers or clients?

Original Equipment Manufacturers and equipment refinishers.

How are your products made or your services performed?

We blend and grind raw materials together to produce some of the highest quality paint coatings on the market.

How have your products or services changed/improved in recent years?

We strive to produce only high performance products. We use the latest polymer technology to maintain performance. These products have helped scores of customers improve efficiency, upgrade operations and reduce energy costs.

Where are your products or services delivered or distributed?

From our location in Angola, Indiana we service North, Central and South America.

We have a global distribution network with locations in Europe and Asia.

Offering patented paint products that no one else in the market can provide.

Providing service programs that assist our customers to become more productive while growing their business and reducing costs.

Company History

Employees

How long has your business been a part of the DeKalb, Steuben, Noble, or LaGrange County community?

Since 1974 Who is the company’s founder (give background)?

Dave Harmon. Born in Gary, Indiana Dave moved to Steuben County to farm and raise his family. Dave developed floor coating formulas and started Freda Inc. which has now joined with Baril Coatings BV to become a global company.

Who is the current owner (give background)?

The Harmon Family How has the company grown over the years?

We have grown very fast over the last few years by providing patented high performance coatings and exceptional service programs.

What changes have been significant in the growth of this company?

How many employees does your company have?

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We believe in compensating our employees with a higher living wage, profit sharing and benefits. Therefore we demand more from them and they respond by working harder and providing input and solutions. They are a major part of our company’s growth. They grow as we grow.

How do the employees contribute to innovation or the future direction of your company?

Our employees evaluate the operation on a daily basis and present improvement plans to make their positions more productive and efficient.

How do the employees “make a difference” in either the way they do their jobs or in the way they serve their communities?

Baril Coatings USA 401 Growth Pkwy, Angola, IN 46703 Tel: +1 260 665 8431 Email: info@barilcoatings.us www.barilcoatings.com

Sustainable Coating Solutions The Baril “Protective Coatings” excel by virtue of their durability, flexibility, adhesion, easy application, anti-corrosion, and chemical and mechanical resistance.

Our progressive position in coating chemistry has resulted in low VOC products that offer sustainable solutions which meet every industrial coating demand.

Employees of Baril Coatings are treated as family. We set high expectations that are always met and usually exceeded.

Do employees have continuing education opportunities? Advancement opportunities?

Recognition?

We offer cross training within our staff so that there are always growth opportunities.

We have received training grants from the State of Indiana to help our employees grow with the ever changing technology. We encourage our employees to continue their education and are offering flexible schedules to assist them achieve their goals.

Future Plans/Expansions What are your company’s plans for future expansions? Have you recently completed an expansion project?

We have recently added a 6,000 square foot expansion to our building and are currently researching either building another plant locally or acquisition of other paint companies in the southeast or western part of the country.

How is your company using technology to expand and grow?

We have purchased new equipment, software and hardware to increase our productivity.

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Our strengths include our dedicated workforce with many years of experience, our superior customer service, our ability to design and build our own assembly lines, testing equipment, and prototype assemblies.

Our basic processes include endforming, assembly, welding, brazing, leak testing, and final assembly.

Our employees have significant customer interaction, with total project management from conception through production launch. Constant training and upgrading skills allows Autoform to attract the best talent in the area into our safe, clean and bright environment.

We assist customers with feasibility and design for manufacturability. Engineering expertise and practical experience allows for Autoform to provide optimal solutions for your problems by integrating technology with the best manufacturing practices.

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