Four Flags Chamber of Commerce - 2016 Directory

Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Membership Directory

Niles, Michigan

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Michiana’s choice for Best Local College For the past two years, folks in Michiana have voted Lake Michigan College as the “Best of the Best” among local colleges.

Here’s what people are saying: “You’re not going to fail here because they’re so supportive.”

– Claudia Hampton, Student, Niles

True Community Partnership Since opening its doors in 1998, LMC’s Bertrand Crossing campus in Niles has become an invaluable community resource.

LMC is essential to regional economic growth. By developing strong partnerships with area business leaders to provide custom workforce training and to collaborate on program design, the college ensures they are effectively preparing students for careers in the area’s highgrowth industries.

Faculty, staff, and students of the Lake Michigan College Bertrand Crossing Campus are staunch supporters of numerous community initiatives such as Hunter Ice Festival, the Day of Caring, Campus Blood Drives, EXPOsing Greatness, and Relay for Life. LMC hosts and partners with organizations including the Niles Downtown Development Authority, Four Flags Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement of Berrien and Cass County, and the LaSalle Council Boy Scouts.

“The Bertrand crossing staff have created opportunities for thousands of kids in our schools, and they continue to innovate, adapt, and improve. Students feel like they’re heard. They feel like they’re supported, and they feel like they’re valued. And as a director of a school that’s important to me.”

– Niles New Tech director Jerry Haltgren “Just based on the quality of the classes and how the teachers are teaching me, I’m actually learning. I’m more excited about school than I ever have been now.”

– Lionel Kanyowa, LMC student from the United Kingdom

Community Education for Lifelong Learners LMC’s Community Education program improves people’s quality of life with interesting and enriching noncredit classes for people of all ages. Workshops are low commitment, spanning from one day, to several weeks in duration. They are free, or low cost opportunities to grow in the creative arts; home and garden; language, history and culture; and recreation and wellness.

Exceptional Student Experiences LMC not only offers innovative academic and workforce training programs at a tuition families can afford, they’ve created a uniquely warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes students feel at home. From high school Early College students, to adults in career transitions, LMC’s small class sizes and staff dedicated to making sure students get the services and support they need, make LMC a special place for higher education.

“We are truly a family. The staff the faculty.

They know you, you know them. So when you walk across the stage at commencement, it’s truly a celebration.”

– Julie Uribe, Dental Assisting director

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From the President

Welcome to Niles, Michigan It is an exciting time here in Niles. If we reach for the stars here, great things will continue to happen.

Niles ranked No. 86 in a 2015 Forbes Magazine ranking of the Best Small Places for Business and Careers. The Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce is working to support these findings in working to create a better community for business and contribute to getting the good news out about our community.

We have a vision for a vibrant greater Niles community. We aspire to help promote Niles as a prominent place to live, work and play. Niles is the largest city in Berrien County, it has all the elements of a vibrant community: The beautiful architecture in the historic district, a downtown with appeal, shop owners who are passionate about the community, miles of community trails with beautiful views.

Many residents are working to transform the ordinary to extraordinary. Niles is gaining momentum in creating a lively downtown as an attraction to our community.

The 2016 membership directory of the Four Flag Area Chamber is focused on our businesses and what is made in the Four Flags region. Manufacturing is the lifeblood of our community, from the Dodge Brothers who used to race around the streets of Niles to the several multi-generational manufacturers in our community. Our local manufacturers make everything from brackets for shelving, to water heater liners, paint for military marine craft and durable goods. Our manufacturing community is diverse and productive. Manufacturing is continuing to grow in our community, and there is currently over $20 million in expansion planned for the area with another $20 million estimated within the next 5 years. Niles is a hard working community with manufacturing as its backbone for growth and success.

I trust you will enjoy learning about our manufacturers and businesses as much as I enjoyed meeting with them. Please be sure to take some time to familiarize yourself with our members. Try to shop and eat local first to support the fine business owners in our community. We need support to keep our tax dollars here for our schools and roads. There is more here than you know!

Tyanna Weller 4

President/CEO

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Table of Contents

Benefits of Membership

4 From the President

N Networking opportunities including business after hours/eye opener breakfasts

5 Benefits of Membership

N Leadership training for key employees

6 Calendar of Events

N Business services assistance

10 Exposing Greatness Business Expo

N Member-to-member discounts

12 Shop Local 16 Integrity Real Estate Professional - New Beginnings 16 On Sight Armory - Ribbon Cutting 20 Inner Journey Healing Arts Center -Ribbon Cutting 22 Business After Hours 24 Chalet of Niles - Ribbon Cutting

N Business referrals N Promotion of milestones like grand openings, ribbon cuttings and anniversaries N Membership directory focused on promoting businesses N Online member directory N Webpage featuring your business data N Sponsorship/volunteer opportunities, golf outings and annual awards dinner N Fourth of July family expo N Health and wellness expo

28 Manufacturing Companies

N Literature displayed in our chamber welcome center

29 O’Reilly Auto Parts - Ribbon Cutting

N Online calendar

32 Member Directory

N Conference space

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2016 Calendar of Events April

May

11 Elder Care Meeting • 1 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

9 Elder Care Meeting • 1 p.m.

TBA

8 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

13 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

11 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

9 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

14 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

12 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

13 Chamber Golf Outing • 1 p.m.

Orchard Hills Country Club

19 Annual Awards Dinner • 5:30-8 p.m.

Celebrating the Stars in Niles Morris Estate Supper Club

12 Business After Hours • 5:30 p.m.

Tyler Kia Showroom

13 Business After Hours • 5:30 p.m.

Orchard Hills Country Club

17 Manufacturers Roundtable • 10 a.m.

Chamber

20 Elder Care Meeting • 1 p.m.

TBA

22 Health and Wellness Initiative • 8 a.m.

A collaboration of Be Healthy Berrien, Niles-Buchanan YMCA, City of Niles and Lakeland Health and Wellness Niles District Library

24 Faith Based Meeting • 8 a.m.

Niles District Library 25 Elder Care Expo Wesley United Methodist Church

29 Faith Based Summit • 8 a.m.

Niles District Library

July 1 Family Fireworks Celebration and Youth Parade • 6 p.m.

Apple Festival 11 Elder Care Meeting • 1 p.m.

TBA

August 8 Elder Care Meeting • 1 p.m.

TBA 10 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

13 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

11 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

14 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

11 Business After Hours • 5:30 p.m.

United Federal Credit Union South 11th Street

29 Niles Craft Brew and Wine Festival • 4 p.m.

Riverfront Amphitheater

16 Manufacturers Roundtable • 10 a.m.

TBA

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June

September 12 Niles Haunted House Non Profit Expo • 4 p.m.

Niles Haunted House 12 Niles Haunted House Business After Hours • 5:30 p.m.

Niles Haunted House 14 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber 15 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber 20 Exposing Greatness Expo • 4 p.m.

Summit Church

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October

November

December

7 Manufacturers Day TBA

9 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

8 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

10 Elder Care Meeting • 1 p.m.

TBA

10 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber

12 Elder Care Meeting TBA

15 Manufacturers Roundtable TBA

14 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber

Business After Hours TBA

16 Holiday Eye Opener • 7:30 a.m.

Niles District Library

12 Ambassador Meeting • 8:30 a.m.

Chamber 13 Four Flags Chamber Advisory Board Meeting • 3:30 p.m.

Chamber October Eye Opener Breakfast • 7:30 a.m.

TBA

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Shop Local

Make Niles a Thriving Economy 1. When stores are kept in business, it keeps jobs in town.

We all seek to live in a vibrant community where great things happen and a booming downtown certainly makes that a reality. Local people need jobs to be able to continue spending money in their community.

2. Money spent in your town in a small business usually stays in town.

It goes into the local bank, where it is loaned out to local residents, and it circulates within the local economy. Money spent at the big-box stores leaves town immediately and goes to the headquarters of said company, never to return to the local economy again. One 2004 study found that for every $100 spent at a local businesses, $68 remained in the community versus $43 for chain stores. That’s a big difference.

3. You get better customer service from small businesses.

Have a problem with something you bought? You can actually walk in and talk to the person who sold you the product.

4. Tax dollars assist in developing our local infrastructure.

Shopping in Niles means tax dollars remain in our community to assist with improving our roads and schools.

Quick Facts

About the Four Fla

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ECONOMY

The unemploymen t rate in Berrien Co unty is 6.80 percent (U.S. avg. is 6.30 pe rcent). Recent job gr owth is positive.

Berrien County job s have increased by 4.61 percent.

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the res t of the country, Be rrien County’s cost of living is 10.60 percent, lower than the U.S. average.

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Average commute time is 20 minutes.

The national avera ge is 25 minutes.

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Berrien Coun ty is $119,100.

Home appreciation the last year has be en 1.00 percent.

POPULATION

Berrien County.......... ............156,800 (2013 ) Niles City...................... .............................11,600 Howard Township. .................................6,20 7 Milton Township...... ............................... 3.759 Niles Township....... ................................14,1 64 Oronoko Township. .................................9,19 3

5. It keeps our community alive.

Instead of having a busy “big-box” store down the street and empty store-fronts lining our downtown, keeping local business owners “in business” keeps our town alive and kicking.

Keeping the economy alive also helps with local events, which small businesses are more apt to sponsor and support. Many big-boxes just take the money and run.

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Supporting local businesses is a way of living mindfully and giving conscious thought to where you are spending your money and where it goes after it leaves your wallet.

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Kent Record Management, Inc. Local Company Serving All Your Record Needs

Owner: Greg George, CEO; Dan Folkertsma, COO; Lori Dumez, CFO; Andrew Ysoisi, ED How long have you been in business? Since 1981, for 35 years.

What do you offer or do? Information Management: hard copy storage, electronic record management, paper shredding services, media destruction, paper and other media scanning, online backup and recovery.

What makes you stand out from your competitors? We are locally owned and dedicated to exceptional customer service and sowing into the community in which we live.

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What is one message you would convey to customers, client or the community? Our mission is to be a world-class leader in information and record management by partnering with businesses to tailor solutions to meet their constantly changing business demands.

• Hard Copy Storage • Scanning Services • Media Destruction

What do you love most about the Niles community? Niles is a very friendly, down-to-earth, tight-knit community that we are proud to serve.

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Unique fact or story about your business? Kent Records started as a moving company, but realized the limited space many offices have and need for record management in the average office space. We have evolved into Kent Record Management where we specialize in storage, scanning and shredding to meet those needs.

Future plans? Kent Records plans to be in-the-know and on the pulse of every change in information and record management so we can continue to deliver the best products, services and prices to date.

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Niles Community Health Center Owner: Cassopolis Family Clinic Network

How long have you been in business? Niles Community Health Center has been in operation since February 2014.

What do you offer or do? Niles Community Health Center provides primary and preventive care for the community of southeast Berrien County.

What makes you stand out from your competitors? Niles Community Health Center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary health care services for those who are uninsured, underinsured, covered by Medicaid, Medicare or commercial insurance.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? For over 50 years, Cassopolis Family Clinic Network has provided necessary affordable health care to the communities of Cass and southeast Berrien Counties. Expanding its reach, the addition of Niles Community Health Center gives Niles area families who have difficulty finding care due to their health care coverage a medical home. For those who need assistance finding health care coverage, contact our Outreach and Enrollment Specialists by calling (269) 262-4749.

What do you love most about the Niles community? When Cassopolis Family Clinic Network announced its addition of a Community Health Center in Niles, the Four Flags Chamber embraced the idea and offered to help promote the Health Center. The Chamber does a wonderful job assisting new organizations with familiarizing itself with the different events, festivals and opportunities Niles has to offer to promote their services.

Future Plans? In September 2016, Cassopolis Family Clinic Network will be opening Niles Community Health Center Dental (NCHCD) at 122 Grant Street. NCHCD will offer dental services for those who are covered by Medicaid or do not have dental insurance.

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Williamson Employment Services At Williamson Employment Services, our passion for staffing comes from building enduring relationships with our client companies and our employees; in spending the time to get to know the personality and character of both so that we can deliver superior results.

Matching skills and experience is important, but it’s just the starting point. Whether it’s manufacturing or management, IT or skilled industrial, forklift drivers or accountants, administrative assistants or welders, what matters is that right person is placed in the right job.

Experience the Williamson difference. Placing People First ...it’s what we do.

Williamson Employment Services corporate offices are located on Hilltop Road in St. Joseph, with branch offices in South Bend and Grand Rapids. Each office provides a full range of customized staffing solutions including Direct Hire, Temporary-to-Hire, and Temporary.

Williamson Employment Services is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

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Honor Credit Union Honor Credit Union has been putting members first since 1934. Their team remains true to their member promise: Providing Solutions For Financial Success. Honor members enjoy extraordinary member service not only at 17 branch locations, including the local branch right here in Niles, but also worldwide through online and mobile banking.

Greatly valuing the relationships with their

members and the communities they serve, Honor Credit Union has remained dedicated to supporting and reinforcing both member success and community success.

In addition to Honor’s financial investment in the communities, Honor team members also log thousands of hours of volunteer time each year at the many events and groups that the credit union supports. This is all done because Honor team members like to work,

live, and play with their friends and neighbors. The fact that these friends and neighbors are also members of the credit union is just an added bonus.

Honor Credit Union looks forward to continuing to uphold their promise to their members and communities as they strive to live the Honor Way!

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Martin’s Super Markets

Pledging service and value to customers and community since 1947 In the fall of 1947, Jane and Martin Tarnow opened the first Martin’s Super Market as an 800-square-foot store on Portage Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. From that small beginning, Martin’s Super Markets has grown to 21 stores located in South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Granger, Nappanee, Plymouth, Logansport, Goshen and Warsaw Indiana, as well as stores in Niles, St. Joseph and Stevensville, Michigan. A new Martin’s Express store will open on the south side of Goshen, Indiana on May 7th.

The Tarnows made their small store a success through hard work, determination and innovative ideas. Although these qualities are always

important, it’s customer service that is the top priority at every Martin’s location.

Each employee is trained to meet customers’ needs, while providing the best quality products and greatest value for the dollar.

Martin’s has continued to offer its customers conveniences such as full-service Floral Shoppes and specialty departments, including Side Door Deli Cafés, which offer a full variety of hot and cold ready-to-eat menu items.

Customers can pick up their favorite Starbucks® beverage at over half of the Martin’s stores.

Paw Mart pet supply stores are located adjacent to five

store locations. A “Do It Best” hardware center is found in Martin’s Portage Avenue location in South Bend. Martin’s Advantage Card holders enjoy exclusive discounts at any one of seven Martin’s Fuel Centers. Customers can also get their prescriptions filled while they shop at any one of 15 convenient, in-store pharmacies.

Community service and involvement helps Martin’s mission to be more than “just a grocery store.” To meet the needs of area schools, Martin’s established the Advantages for Education program which helps schools earn educational equipment through customers’ use of their Martin’s Advantage Cards.

Martin’s has donated $3.6 million in cash and equipment to area schools since 1989.

Martin’s also sponsors several other programs that give back to the community; including Stuff a Bus (food drive), Roofsit (prevent child abuse) and Heat for Homes (heating assistance).Visit the community page at www.martinssupermarkets.com to learn more about Martin’s goal to make a difference in the local community. Every year Martin’s lends support to causes both great and small.

Still a family-owned and operated business, Rob Bartels is currently the president and CEO of Martin’s Super Markets.

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Cressy & Everett Real Estate Cressy & Everett Real Estate has a reputation for doing the right thing and has been for 70 years. Its sales professionals specialize in residential home sales and rank among the highest in customer reviews. They are highly trained with an emphasis on the latest technology and have access to more marketing services than any other local company. Cressy & Everett Real Estate has a strong commitment to its local

communities by giving to local charities, schools and hands-on participation in events.

Cressy & Everett Real Estate was founded in 1946 and serves home buyers and sellers in Southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana from its ten convenient office locations.

The firm has over 190 sales associates and specializes in residential home sales, home warranties, and offers

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TCU Insurance Agency

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Contact Debbie Asmus today for your Insurance Review: (800) 772-8043 • tcuinsurance.com

Insurance Agency TCU Insurance Agency, LLC is a subsidiary of TCU. Insurance products are offered through various approved carriers.

With a reputation for quality, excellence and caring, TCU Insurance Agency brings together a variety of experience in all lines of insurance.

Dedicated to providing you with the service and know-how you can trust.

We’re proud to be a part of the Niles community and look forward to providing you with competitive rates, comprehensive coverage and excellent service.

Give us an opportunity to see how we can help you today.

For more information, visit www.tcuinsurance.com TCU Insurance Agency, LLC is a subsidiary of TCU. Insurance products are offered through various approved carriers.

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New beginnings

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Creditor’s Service Bureau We are a locally and family owned company that has been in business for over 50 years We have successfully served the recovery needs of healthcare, retail and commercial clients Mark Westveer, Owner Vicki Papczynski, Office Manager Michelle Morse, Licensed Manager

(269) 684-2100 • (800) 881-7339 Fax: (269) 684-5071 www.csbofniles.com 305 North 3rd St, Niles, MI

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Fridays & Saturdays Weddings, receptions, reunions .........................$675/$200 deposit Birthdays, small parties, showers ......................$300/$200 deposit Nonprofit; charities, schools ..............................$225/$200 deposit If your event is Saturday, reserve Friday for setup! Add $100

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Berrien County Sheriff The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is a progressive, technologically advanced agency geared to meet the needs of the residents of Berrien County. As a leader in law enforcement and corrections programs, our members provide solid, proven service to the community. Sheriff Bailey and his staff continue to be devoted to the concepts of protection for and service to the public.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has a very active Crime Prevention Unit with a wide variety of programs for ALL audiences. These include Public and Personal Safety, Crime Stoppers, Neighborhood Watch and Vacation Home Checks. The definition of crime prevention states that, “Crime prevention is a pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the sense of safety and security, to positively influence the quality of life in our society, and to develop environments where crime cannot flourish.”

Learn how you can get involved and make your community safer! Contact Kelly Laesch, Crime Prevention Coordinator today at (269) 983-7141 x7221 or klaesch@berriencounty.org.

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Chemical Bank Chemical Bank is proud to serve Southwest Michigan as well as communities throughout the state of Michigan.

True to its founding principles of providing quality banking solutions, Chemical Bank remains committed to the success of local businesses.

The bank is deeply rooted in the Niles, Edwardsburg, Berrien Springs, Eau Claire, Buchanan, Dowagiac and Three Oaks communities and surrounding areas. The knowledgeable Chemical Bank Commercial Lending staff is always available to provide the outstanding level of service that their customers have come to expect. Chemical Bank’s South Region Commercial Lending team includes 10 lending professionals and a Wealth Management department located in the St. Joseph community.

The South Region Lending staff is committed to delivering the guidance and support that its customers need to reach their financial goals. Each lending professional enjoys working closely with her or his customers to learn about their goals and develop financial solutions that will meet their needs, providing them with expertise that spans business and investment services.

Additionally, the staff members enjoy being active by volunteering with organizations in their local communities. They support local chambers, schools and organizations through sponsorships and volunteer efforts. On Columbus Day, all Chemical Bank offices across the state closed, as employees took part in the bank’s third annual Chemical Bank Cares Day. Chemical Bankers throughout Southwest Michigan were actively engaged as they rolled up their sleeves to assist their local neighborhoods and cities with streetscape projects, teaching financial literacy and general landscaping projects, among others.

If you are interested in learning more about Chemical Bank’s Community inspired approach to banking, the professionals at Chemical Bank are highly committed to providing you and your business with an outstanding, community-focused banking experience. Visit any of Chemical Bank’s branches today to discuss your banking needs or visit ChemicalBankMI.com.

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Tyler Chevrolet Cadillac www.TylerChevroletCadillac.com 1810 S 11th St. (M 51 S) Niles, MI 49120 Sales (800) 483-1875 Service (800) 641-6741 Collision Center (269) 683-1510

Tyler Kia www.TylersKia.com 1810 S 11th St. (M 51 S) Niles, MI 49120 Sales (800) 483-1875 Service (800) 641-6741 Collision Center (269) 683-1510

Tyler Honda www.TylersHonda.com 4356 Red Arrow Highway Stevensville, MI 49127 Sales (888) 393-3257 Service (888) 393-3257 Collision Center (269) 683-1510

Tyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram www.TylerDodgeJeepChrysler.com 1102 S. 11th St. (M 51 S) Niles, MI 49120 Sales (888) 506-6904 Service (888) 506-6897 Collision Center (269) 683-1510

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Veni’s Sweet Shop Homemade – Fine Quality Chocolates!

Veni’s chocolatiers began their passion for crafting chocolate and candy formulas at the turn of the 19th century. These European traditions were brought to the quaint town of Niles, MI, where Veni’s Sweet Shop has been a local landmark ever since.

Today, Veni’s takes great pride in its old-world traditons, time tested formulas, and techniques that have been handed down for over 100 years. Our cooked creams are still made from scratch, in a large copper kettle, and then carefully rolled and dipped by hand. We use only the finest, freshest ingredients such as sweet cream butter, pure oils and extracts, and cane sugar. By producing small, carefully blended batches of confections, Veni’s can guarantee a fresh, better tasting chocolate experience.

228 East Main St. | Niles, MI 49120 269.684.1323 candy@venissweetshop.com www.VenisSweetShop.com

You’ll love the rich, yet never overpowering flavor of our artisan chocolates and candies. Veni’s Sweet Shop has a unique meltaway, with a softly whipped center, unlike any other. Carmels, toffee and almond butter crunch are rich, buttery favorites as well. You can also enjoy unique flavors such as molasses sponge and candied orange peel. If you don’t see that special treat you’re looking for, just ask us.

Suggestions are always welcome.

Veni’s creates hand-made, hand dipped chocolates and candies with pride and artistry. Take a trip back in time and enjoy Veni’s…the way chocolate was meant to be.

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Manufacturing Company

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French Paper High quality stationery & paper 6th generation 100 3M, Arts districts, Meade Does own water processing,

for books, art , writing 140 years employees long term --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AACOA Soft and medium strength aluminum 200 Tesla, Steelcase, Whirlpool $18 million investment

extrusion and fabrication for automotive in the community

and machining --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alro Steel Distributor/supplier stock and process 1948 opened, 78 Local manufacturing, 99% on time delivery.

steel, they keep a 90 day supply in Niles 2001 automotive industry Error rate less than 1% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Berrien Metal Products Sheet metal fabrication, metal tube 1984 24 GE, Solar, Heating and Started in

coils, tube bending, metal stamping Air Conditioning Carrier Niles Incubator

& pressure tanks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cross Aluminum Aluminum Doors and frames 1977 Dowagiac, 17 Builders, architects High Security doors for the Products moved to Niles White House & Embassies

Worldwide --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Delta Industrial Knifegate valves, gaskets Started 2004, 79 Steel mills, paper mills, Safety is the number one Valves/ Wier 2011 current location power plants and priority

chemical manufacturers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Delta Machining CNC Machining 1979 68 Rotary screw air Always lends a helping hand

compressors and rotary to other companies

screw refrigeration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAPCO Contract packaging, spare parts 1970 190 Tier Suppliers

inventory and management --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Garden City Products Decorative shelving units, 1985 10 Saks, JCPenny, salons,

screw machine parts, plastics Federal Mogul --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mid States Bolt & Screw Distributor of nuts, fasteners Current 20 Local manufacturing firms

and screws location 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mintech Roll stamping, forming, fabrication, 2004 18 Agriculture, military, Female owned company

quality inspection construction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Modineer Light metal fabrications, 1940 400 Niles, Ford, Hoosier Tanks, Celebrated 75 years, over 30

automotive metal stamping 747 total GMC, Chevrolet employees with 25+ yrs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NCP Coatings Formulation & manufacturer of 1948, 100 US Forestry, US Military, Donated paint for St. Joseph

specialty paint for military, forestry 3rd generation Industrial, Disney lighthouse , fire hydrants

and industrial use and firetruck in Niles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Niles Aluminum Custom metal forming & bending 1959 12 Products --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Niles Steel Tank Enamel lined products, pressure vessels, 1891 42 Bradford White Waterheaters Excellent

water tank liners welders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Olmstead Machining Manufacturing industrial machining 1999 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pilkington NSG Automotive glass production, 1998 235 Toyota, GMC

soldering and encapsulation sunroofs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ramer Products Inc Fittings, pressure seals and safe seals 1967 5 Trane, Carrier, World Wide Distribution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28

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O’Reilly Auto Parts Manufacturing continued Company

Products

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R & M Manufacturing Special tool and die set, 1947 18 Pilkington, Modineer,

jig and fixture manufacturing regional companies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paragon Flat and bend thermal glass for strength, 1987 85 Art works, fixtures Formerly TemPace Tempered Glass thermal and aesthetic quality, fixtures --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Michiana Recycling Recycling and disposal to keep trash 1990 120 Residents Going from 214 linear feet of & Disposal from landfills conveyer to 1,000 linear feet --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Toefco Engineered Powder coating 1955 47 Teflon, Silverstone Looking to expand --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Treadstone Rubber mulch from forklift tires 2009 12 Mulch packaging suppliers New to Niles November 2015 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cut Above Cabinets 1997 Custom cabinets Quality handcrafted Wood Designs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blossomland Boxes, containers, corrugated 1964 15 Local Manufacturers Response time and Container small quantities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TPC Technologies Live sound, lighting, video, power 1998 12 South Bend Symphony, Superior quality events

distribution and staging Four Winds Casino, such as the lighting and

Local School Districts, sound at the Chapin

First Robotics Mansion for Christmas --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 29

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We offer unique opportunities for families to create healing moments after loss. Our experience, coupled with our perspective on the importance of ceremony, will help you discover ways to pay tribute.

Whether traditional or unique, these tributes allow us to love, laugh, and live well again.

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Dana F. Cole & Company LLP 325 Woodruff Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1200 www.danacole.com

Baymont Inn & Suites 29291 Amerihost Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-4270 www.baymontinns.com

Donald Paul Stone, P.C. 1004 Tomahawk Lane Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-0504

Comfort Inn & Suites 1265 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-3900 www.choicehotels.com/ hotel/mi374 Georgia Peach Bed & Breakfast 69444 Gumwood Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-8499 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1000 Moore Drive Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-0300 www.ganeshhotels.com Niles Inn & Conference Center 930 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-3000 www.nilesinn.com Advertising, Marketing & Media Classic Communications 245 Bell Rd # B Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-9128 www.classicpressroom.com

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Haslett & Gaynor PC 1 S. Fifth St., P.O. Box 730 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7300 www.haslett-gaynor.com

WNIL Radio 1290AM 210 S. Philip Rd Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4343 WNIT Public Television 300 W. Jefferson Rd South Bend, Indiana (574) 675-9648 WSMK Radio 99.1 925 N. 5th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4343 www.wsmkradio.com Your Business Needs Fans P.O. Box 6065 South Bend, Indiana 46660 (574) 344-8895 www.yourbusinessneeds fans.com Agriculture

Bertrand Farm Inc 3575 W. Bertrand Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 695-3306 www.bertrandfarm.org

Lemon Creek Fruit Farm and Winery 533 E. Lemon Creek Rd Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 (269) 471-1321 www.lemoncreekwinery.com

Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. 12 Longmeadow Village Dr. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 591-6915 www.kotzsangster.com Robert Landgraf, Jr., Lawyer 19 S. 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1310 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8300

Attorney’s & Accounting Scarpone & Co., P.C., CPA’s 23 N. 2nd St. Andrews Tax X Accounting PO Box 1146 18 N. 4th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5100 (269) 683-2829 www.atax.org Automotive

Balanced Accounting Campbell Ford-Lincoln & Tax Services, Inc. Mercury-Saleen 2325 S. 11th St 2801 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6944 (269) 684-8300 www.balancedaccounting www.carsbycampbell.com tax.com CITGO Petroleum Compass Financial Corporation 303 E. Main Street 2233 South Third Street Niles, Michigan Niles, Michigan 49120 49120 (269) 683-3420 (269)687-2500 www.citgo.com Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce 2016

Clark’s Service 1901 Oak Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8516 www.clarksservicetowing.com Dave’s Garage 713 N. 13th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7220 www.davesgarageofniles.com Marsh Auto Repair 2680 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 262-0756 www.marshautorepair.com Millin Automotive Repair 705 N. 2nd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-8400 www.millinauto.com Niles Pro Muffler 3 N. 3rd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-4540 www.michianacruisers.com/ sponsors/npm.htm Niles Pro Muffler II, Inc. 434 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5988

Niles Tire Service 2530 N. 5th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 591-4190 O’Reily’s Auto Parts 550 S. 11th St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 340-7004 www.oreillyauto.com Precision Auto & Body 32481 U.S. 12 East Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7111 www.precisionautoand body.com Schilling’s Auto Wash, Inc. 518 S. 11th St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-8155 Schilling’s Auto Wash, Inc. 52694 Indiana State Rte 933 South Bend, Indiana 46637 (574) 243-1170 Tyler Chevrolet Cadillac Kia 1810 S. 11th St. (M-51) Niles,Michigan 49120 (269)683-1710 www.tylers.com

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At Edward Jones, we believe the relationship between you and your Financial Advisor is one of the most important aspects of successful investing.

That’s why we have more than 13,000 financial advisors located in more than 11,000 offices around the country. Most offices have only one financial advisor and one branch office administrator who are dedicated to helping the individual investors in their community reach their financial goals.

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Crystal Springs Camp & Retreat Center 33774 Crystal Springs St Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269)683-8918 www.crystalspringscamp.com

Tyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1102 S. 11th Street Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-8200 www.tylerdodgejeep chrysler.com

Strengthening the Fabric of Our Community Proud to support the Niles Chamber of Commerce.

As much as we are a financial institution, Old National is a group of parents, volunteers, artists, athletes, neighbors and friends.

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Old National Bank Since its founding in 1834, Old National has focused on community banking by building longterm, highly valued partnerships with clients. We provide extensive services in retail and commercial banking, wealth management, investments, brokerage and insurance.

Look to Old National for the financial resources and expertise to help you achieve your financial goals. Stop by your local Niles Old National Banking Center to meet the new Banking Center Manager, Sabrina Mancuso and the rest of the team. We are proud to support the Niles Chamber of Commerce as your bank for life.

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Churches & Non-Profit American Cancer Society of Niles-Buchanan 1400 W. Michigan Portage, Michigan 49024 (269)349-8710 www.relayforlife.org/ berriencountynilesmi

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Sabrina Mancuso Retail Center Manager t: 269-687-5662 Sabrina.Mancuso@oldnational.com 1903 S. 11th Street Niles, MI 49120

Ferry Street Resource Center 620 Ferry St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-9860

Zolman Tire, Inc. 1901 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6465 www.zolmantire.com

First Church of Christ 2240 Yankee Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3404 First Presbyterian Church 13 S. 4th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7600 www.firstpresofniles.org

Berrien County Cancer Service, Inc. 7301 Red Arrow Highway Stevensville, Michigan 49127 (269)429-3281 Berrien County Civitan Club 5550 E. Galien-Buchanan Rd Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-5275 www.civitan.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien & Cass, Inc. 205 Broadway, Ste. B P.O. Box 194, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-1100 www.bbbsofbc.org Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce 324 Dewy St #109 Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-3291 www.buchanan.mi.us Child & Family Services of SWMI, Inc. 2450 M 139, P.O. Box 8789 Benton Harbor, MI 49023 (269)925-1725 www.cfsswmi.org

Five Pines Ministries 6597 Smith Road Berrien Center, Michigan 49120 (269) 471-1396 www.fivepines.org Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project 1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 (269) 387-3981 www.wmich.edu/fortstjoseph Four Flags Garden Club 2315 Trillium Walk Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-0520 www.michigangardenclubs. org Four Flags Snowmobile Club, Inc. PO Box 520 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 697-3770 www.msasnow.org Gateway Services 201 Sylvester Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49103 (269) 471-2897 www.gatewayvro.org

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Greater Niles Senior Center 1109 Bell Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-9380 www.nilesseniorcenter.org Hospice at Home 4025 Health Park Lane St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 429-7100 www.hospiceathomecares.org Kinexus 499 W. Main Street Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 (269) 927-1064 www.kinexus.org Kiwanis Club of Niles-SWM 2010 S. 11th Street, Ste 140 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-6733 Life Action Ministries 2727 Niles-Buchanan Road Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 697-8600 www.lifeaction.org Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels 31 N. St. Joseph Ave. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-1462 Michiana Business Support PO Box 954 Niles, Michigan 49120 www.michianabusiness support.com

Michiana Christian Service Camp 7383 Steinbauer Rd Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4403 www.michianacamp.org Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus 10723 Kings Lane Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 (269)471-4559 www.lighthousechorus.org Michigan Gateway Community Foundation 111 Days Avenue Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-3521 www.mgcf.info

1501 S. 11th Street, Niles 269-684-5030 www.irephomes.com

#1 in Sales for 2015 in Niles & surrounding areas Fastest growing office in Niles & surrounding areas Committed to customer quality care, communication and integrity

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 601 Ferry Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-0243 www.mtcbcministries.net NAACP Niles Branch P.O. Box 1202 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 357-4365 www.niles.naacp-mich.org Niles Art Association 519 Woodruff Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6415 www.nilesartassc.webs.com

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Niles Elks Lodge #1322 1322 Canal Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-0133

Niles Noon Optimist Club P.O. Box 63 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-4205 www.nilesoptimist.org

City of Niles 333 N. 2nd St. Niles, MI 49120

269.683.4700 • www.ci.niles.mi.us

City of Niles Owner: Michael McCauslin, Mayor and Richard Huff, City Administrator How long have you been in business? Niles was incorporated in 1839. It is the oldest City in Berrien County.

What do you offer or do? We are a local Municipal entity which provides Quality of Life Services to our residents. Services include, but are not limited to: city parks, road maintenance, snow removal, police & fire services, limb & leaf pickup, & city utilities (electric, water & wastewater processing) and a variety of other services.

Niles Service League P.O. Box 704 Niles, Michigan 49120 (574) 286-3469 www.nilesserviceleague. yolasite.com

Rotary Club of Niles-Buchanan 732 S. 11th St. Suite 230 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 695-3521 The Salvation Army 424 N. 15th Street P.O. Box 1150 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1888 www.saniles.org Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance 333 N. Second Street Ste 302 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 638-1833 www.southwesternalliance.org

Pregnancy Care Center of Niles 527 E. Main St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-1896 www.pccniles.com

Spay Neuter Assistance Program of Michigan 920 Pine St, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 340-0330 www.voiceless-mi.org/neuter

Psi Iota Xi 1432 Cedar Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3999 Relevant Church Ring Lardner Middle School 801 N. 17th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 932-2191 thisisrelevant.cc

St. Boniface Evangelical Lutheran Church 321 E. Main Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5169 St. Mark Catholic Church 3 North 19th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8650 www.stmarkparishofniles.org

What makes you stand out from competitors?

We are a full service municipality, which means we not only provide utilities, we also provide fully staffed departments to handle code enforcement, public safety, public works and both community and economic development functions. We also support numerous volunteer-driven events.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? Come grow with us in Niles! We’re Planning for the Future.

What do you love most about the Niles community?

This city is very fortunate to have so many residents who are interested in their community and the government processes of our community. Because of this there are hundreds of residents who volunteer thousands of hours a year to provide activities and events.

Unique fact or story about your business?

The first house in Niles was built in 1823. Niles was incorporated in 1839.

The Four Flags City has been governed by four countries: Spain, France, England & the United States.

Future Plans? The Niles City Council has set in motion long-range plans for the future development of residential and commercial properties and routinely examines all development projects for their future sustainability and use.

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St. Mary’s Church 219 S. State St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5087 www.stmarysniles.catholic web.com St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1340 Sycamore Street P.O. Box 766 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-0771 stpaulslutheranniles.

360unite.com Summit Church 1700 West River Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-9245 summitniles.com Support the Fort Inc 609 Riverview Drive Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-3898 Toastmaster’s Club 320 Bell Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5743 www.9117.toastmastersclubs. org Trinity Episcopal Church 9 S. 4th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6060 www.trinityepiscopalniles. blogspot.com United Way of Southwest Michigan P.O. Box 807 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023 (269) 982-1700 www.uwsm.org Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan, Inc 120 Water Street Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 (269) 983-0912 www.volunteerswmi.org

Wesley United Methodist Church 302 Cedar Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7250 www.wesleyumcniles.org Construction & Building 2C Construction, LLC 7200 Old Pipestone Road Eau Claire, Michigan 49111 (269) 684-6490 www.2cconstruction.com A/ccelerated Services 23522 CR 4 Elkhart, Indiana 46514 (574)206-1001 www.acceleratedservicesllc.com Adams & Son Heating & Cooling P.O. Box 8633 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023 (269) 927-3766 www.adamsandsonmi.com

AACOA Extrusions, Inc. Division of Bonnell Aluminum Corp.

Owner: Tredegar Group How long have you been in business? For 17 years in Niles and 44 years in Elkhart, Indiana.

What do you offer or do? We provide custom aluminum extrusions, fabrication and anodizing to several markets including automotive, medical, office furniture, marine and architectural.

What makes you stand out from competitors?

We provide tight tolerance high quality aluminum extrusion profiles. We are a one-stop shop for our customers.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? We are a good place to work with competitive wages and salary. We are fast growing and provide a safe work environment for our employees.

What do you love most about the Niles community?

There are good employment opportunities, opportunity to grow more businesses, and access to major highways.

Unique fact or story about your business?

We have been privately owned for 40 years. Purchased in 2012 by Bonnell Aluminum and family owned for 40 years.

Future plans? AACOA has expansion plans for 2016: 100,000 square foot of building and additional extrusion press line. Continue to grow fabrication. $90 million in sales annually.

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Advantage Plumbing, Inc. 2400 N. 5th St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-7192 www.advantageplumbinginc.net All Points Fire & Safety, Inc. 1750 Harrah Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-2061 All Pro Services 317 Post Road Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-2402 www.yourallproservices.com American Aggregates Inc 2041 M 140, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-6160 Arnt Asphalt Sealing Inc 1240 S. Crystal Avenue Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 684-2644 www.arntasphalt.com

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Camden Appliance 3108 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1500 www.camdenappliance.com Culligan of Michiana 56861 Ferrettie Court Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 289-6371 www.heywaterman.com

Single Source Provider Commercial HVAC • Refrigeration • Industrial Piping Restaurant Equipment, Service & Maintenance 24 Hours • 7 Days a Week • 365 Days a Year

Professional, Courteous & Timely Service 23522 County Road 4 | Elkhart, IN 46514

(574) 206-1001 | www.acceleratedservicesllc.com

A/CCELERATED Services, LLC A/CCELERATED Services, LLC is a premier licensed HVAC, refrigeration and mechanical contractor, located in Elkhart, Indiana with highly trained and educated technicians who are committed to maintaining and expanding their knowledge and education to encompass all of the new technology entering the marketplace.

Cut Above Wood Designs 2536 Detroit Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269)687-7166 www.cutabovewood.net

First Response of Berrien County 1919 S. Michigan St. South Bend, Indiana 46613 (800) 909-5592 www.firstresponsedrs.com Furkis Architectural Consulting 8013 Smith Rd. Berrien Center, Michigan 49102 (269) 240-7213 www.furkis.com Howell Electric, LLC 1531 North Philip Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 262-0353 howellelectricllc.com

Cutting Edge Professional Tree Care 33850 Redfield Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-4972

Kenneth Smith, Inc. Moose Lake Aggregates 2596 Detroit Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5960 www.kennethsmithinc.com

D.A. Dodd, INC 1251 Paw Paw Ave. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 (269) 926-7873 www.dadodd.com Electrical Maintenance & Construction, LLC 4520 Bundy Road Coloma, Michigan 49038 (269) 683-9473 www.emcelectricalllc.com

Kiell Excavating, LLC 234 Ullery Rd Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-2048 www.kiellexcavating.com Krueger Septic & Excavating 1212 Thomson Rd Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-2580

We are dedicated to providing courteous, timely, professional and personal service to all local businesses. A/CCELERATED Services, LLC is a preferred Scotsman Ice-Care Commercial Servicing Dealer and has been awarded the status of Certified Mitsubishi Service Provider authorized to install and service all Mitsubishi HVAC equipment.

We install and repair all major brands of ice machines, walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers, air conditioners, furnaces, air make up units, hot side kitchen equipment and more.

Our customers are our first priority. We pride ourselves in that our customers will never talk to a machine. All calls are answered by a person who can provide assistance and with technicians from Niles, Edwardsburg, Elkhart, South Bend and North Liberty we are able to offer quick response to all your needs throughout our full coverage area.

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Lowe’s Home Improvement 2055 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 591-3000 www.lowes.com

Sun Services, Inc 2001 Weiser Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 357-7511 www.sunservicesinc.com

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of SW Michigan P.O. Box 736 Sturgis, Michigan 49091 (888) 898-4525 mrrooter.com/sw-michigan

Welsh & Sons Electric 835 Carberry Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5544 www.welshandsonselectric.com

Peerless Electrical Contracting, LLC 1141 Fisk St., Niles, MI 49120 (269)591-1422 www.electricallypeerless.com Scott A. Wilson Heating & A/C Contractor, LLC 225 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3550 www.wilsonheat.com Servpro of Berrien County PO Box 151 St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 925-6841 www.servpro.com Skinner Construction Co. 2220 Yankee Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5004 Snyder’s Pool & Spa Stores LLC 2564 Coquillard Drive Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-8792 www.poolspausa.com Southeast Berrien County Landfill Authority 1540 Mayflower Road Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-2500 www.sebclandfill.com Stonecreek Development LLC 2240 High Meadow South Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-7179 www.liveinthesanctuary.com

Wolverine Electrical Contracting, Inc. 2700 Old US 31 North Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4850 www.wolverineelectrical.com Education, Schools & Colleges Berrien RESA 711 St. Joseph Ave. P.O. Box 1144 Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 (269) 471-7725 www.berrienresa.org Brandywine Community Schools 1830 S. 3rd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7150 www.brandywinebobcats.org Lake Michigan College Bertrand Crossing Campus Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 927-8600 www.lakemichigancollege.edu Niles Community Schools 111 Spruce Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-0732 www.nilesschools.org Niles District Library 620 E. Main St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8545 www.nileslibrary.net

Four Flags Antique Mall Owners: Mike & Jeannie Gilbert and Linda Kubiak, manager.

How long have you been in business? For over 30 years.

Unique fact or story about your business? Our building is the former Montgomery Wards store. Original flooring and fixtures make it a charming shopping experience. We offer 2 floors of merchandise to pick through! There is also a “cookie & coffee” shop located in the store’s original lunch counter area. Fantastic home baked goodies like muffins, caramel corn & cookies are available plus much more.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? Four Flags Mall is where dealers, local and from all over the country, come to shop. Our experienced dealers offer extraordinary antiques at exceptional prices.

What do you offer or do? We offer a diverse shopping experience with items from Victorian, primitive, re-purposed furniture, quality glassware. Also a large selection of collectibles, mid-century, modern & housewares and gifts.

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Southwestern Michigan College 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-1271 www.swmich.edu

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve 13988 Rangeline Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 695-6491 www.fernwoodbotanical.org

Southwestern Michigan College Niles Campus 33890 U.S. Highway 12 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-1600 www.swmich.edu

Fort St. Joseph Museum 333 N. Second Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4700 www.nileshistorycenter.org

Trine University 4101 Edison Lakes Parkway Suite 250 Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 243-0500 www.trine.edu

Tanglewood Apartments & Pawating Apartments Owners/Key People: Fred Schaller, John Schaller – Property Managers How long have you been in business? For over 35 years.

Entertainment & Recreation

Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show 9122 N. Old 31 Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 www.chapelhill-craftshow.org

Doe-Wah-Jack’s Canoe Rental, Inc. 52963 M 51 N Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-7410 www.paddledcri.com

Krush Volleyball Club 217 Terminal Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8157 www.krushvbc.com Niles Haunted House Scream Park 101 S. Broadway Street Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 (269) 445-9184 www.haunted.org Orchard Hills Country Club 2841 Niles-Buchanan Road Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-5991 www.orchardhillscc.com Signal Point Club 1475 West River Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7073 www.signalpointgolfclub.com

What do you offer or do?

Apartments and Duplexes for Rent.

What makes you stand out from competitors?

We are family owned and operated and offer a sense of community for our tenants.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community?

Family owned and operated for over 30 years.

What do you love most about the Niles community?

How the community supports local and small business owners... not just us as an apartment complex but local downtown businesses as well.

Unique fact or story about your business?

Properties were built by Fred Schaffer and have been in the family ever since.

Future Plans? Continue to update our apartments as needed.

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South Bend Cubs Baseball P.O. Box 4218 South Bend, Indiana 46634 (574)235-9988 www.southbendcubs.com

Chemical Bank - Niles South 1835 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7783 www.chemicalbankmi.com

Wonderland Cinema 402 Front St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-1112 wonderlandcinema. mooretheatres.com

Edgewater Bank 720 East Front Street Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269)695-3884 www.edgewaterbank.com

Edward Jones Becky Brown Festivals & Events 213 E. Main Street Elephant Ears Niles, Michigan 49120 810 Woodside (269) 684-6418 South Bend, Indiana 46614 www.edwardjones.com (574) 292-4076 Edward Jones Greg Surber, AAMS F & F All Seasons, Inc. 29871 US 12 2010 S. 11th Street, Ste 140 (269) 663-8176 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-6733 Four Flags Area www.edwardjones.com Apple Festival PO Box 672 Edward Jones Niles, Michigan 49120 Jennifer Salmon, AAM (269) 683-8870 322 East Main Street, Ste 102 www.fourflagsapplefestival.org Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-8282 Majoor’s Concessions www.edwardjones.com 730 Misty Hollow Ct. NE Comstock Park, Michigan Edward Jones (616) 481-8496 Shane Shidler, AAMS 2726 S. 11th Street, Ste 10 Niles Family Festivals Niles, Michigan 49120 2220 S. 11th St (269) 684-7398 Niles, Michigan 49120 www.edwardjones.com (269) 845-9815 Fifth Third Bank Finance & Investments 2753 S. 11th Street

Niles, Michigan 49120 1st Source Bank, Downtown (269) 683-8524 306 East Main Street www.53.com Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-1283 Fifth Third Bank www.1stsource.com 322 Broadway Niles, Michigan 49120 Chemical Bank - Niles Main (269) 683-4539 407 E. Main St. Niles, Michigan 49120 Four Flags Area (269) 683-2010 Credit Union 1012 S. 11th St., Niles, MI 49120 www.chemicalbankmi.com (269) 684-6512 www.fourflagsacu.com

Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Warm and Personalized Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care in a Home-like Setting

Located in a beautiful, wooded area surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature

Tours Available (269) 684-1111 1333 Wells St., Niles, MI www.RiveridgeRehab.com

Riveridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Riveridge Rehabilitation is an 84 bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the shores of the St. Joseph River in Historic Niles, Michigan.

Riveridge Rehabilitation has been in the Niles Community for 53 years providing Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Hospice, Respite and now offering Secure Memory Care Services.

What sets us apart is our family oriented atmosphere and our dedicated and caring staff. The staff at Riveridge Rehabilitation have over 595 years of combined experience providing professional and quality care.

Come and see the difference!

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Greater Niles Community Federal Credit Union 507 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-6005 www.gncfcu.org

Walter- Keenan Financial Consulting Co. 211 W Washington St # 2400 South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574)287-5977 GOVERNMENT

Honor Credit Union 1010 Moore Drive Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-6900 www.honorcu.com Huntington National Bank 929 S. 11th St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-2444 www.huntington.com Old National Bank 1903 S. 11th St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269)684-2492 www.oldnational.com

Text SHELTONS to 36000 for FRESH Deals!

Shelton Farms Since 1947, Shelton Farms has been the premier destination for farm fresh foods and good old-fashioned, friendly customer service. We provide our customers with the freshest locally harvested fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy, direct from our farm and other farms, to you.

Our mission has always been to buy right, eliminate the middle man, and pass the savings on to you. We believe in friendly, old fashioned customer service, and we work hard to save you money by providing top quality products at the right price. Our family truly enjoys helping yours.

Over the years, we have grown substantially. In 1959, we opened the “doors” to our original open air market. Now, in addition to the expanded Farm Market, we’ve added the Shelton’s Garden Center, which provides customers with outstanding nursery stock at the best value.

Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler 811 Port Street St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 983-7111 www.berriencounty.org Berrien County Community Development 701 Main Street St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 983-7111 www.berriencounty.org Berrien County Sheriff’s Department 919 Port St. St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 983-7141 www.bcsheriff.org

Teachers Credit Union 1500 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-6113 www.tcunet.com United Federal Credit Union 123 Sycamore Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 982-1400 www.unitedfcu.com United Federal Credit Union 2100 South 11th Street Nile, Michigan 49120 (269) 982-1400 www.unitedfcu.com

City of Niles 333 N. Second Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4700 www.nilesmi.org Fred Upton, U.S. House of Representatives PO Box 490 St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269)983-1144

Additionally, we serve hundreds of restaurants, hospitals, colleges, schools, healthcare facilities, and other retailers in a 150 mile radius.

Shelton’s Wholesale Co., our Food Service Division, delivers fresh produce daily throughout Southwest Michigan and all of Northern Indiana on our fleet of state-of-the-art refrigerated trucks.

Despite steady growth, some things never change… Shelton’s commitment to serve you, our valued customer, and our promise to provide you with Michiana’s Best Fresh Values has remained the same since 1947.

Thank you for helping make this possible.

Shelton Farms Your FRESH Specialist!

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SCORE Michiana SCORE Michiana is a nonprofit association, dedicated to helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed. It was founded in 1972 as one of the 321 chapters of the national SCORE organization.

SCORE is the country’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small businesses.

The Michiana Chapter was awarded a platinum award, SCORE’s highest rating, for the fourth year in a row. The award recognizes a chapter for outstanding leadership, commitment, and exemplary services in maintaining chapter standards of operation. The rating means that the chapter is in the top 4% of the 320+ chapters in the country.

Since 2013, SCORE Michiana helped 210 businesses qualify for loans in excess of 4.3 million dollars.

Howard Township 1345 Barron Lake Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-0072 Niles Charter Township DPW 322 Bell Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5647 Niles Main Street 333 N. Second Street Suite 302 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-4332 www.uncoverniles.com State Senator John Proos 201 Townsend St, Ste 900 Lansing, Michigan 48909 (517) 373-6960

U.S. Post Office 741 Broadway Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5520 www.usps.com Healthcare & Wellness

In 2015, SCORE Michiana clients completed a survey about SCORE’s mentoring services. The survey results placed SCORE Michiana in the top 6% of the 320+ chapters in the country.

SCORE Michiana’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Its goal is to give every person the support necessary to thrive as a small business owner.

For more information, go to michiana.score.org or call 574-310-8097.

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Anytime Fitness - Niles 2010 S. 11th Street, Ste 160 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3600 www.anytimefitness.com Richard L. Beckermeyer, DDS, PC 123 Marmont Street Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-6461 www.drbeckermeyer.com

Voted Best Landscaping Business in Michiana

Awarded SCORE’s highest rating, a platinum award, for the 4th consecutive year.

The platinum award is given for outstanding leadership, commitment, and exemplary services.

SCORE Michiana provides free mentoring services to both prospective and current small businesses owners.

• Property Maintenance & Lawncare • Landscaping • Irrigation & Fertilization

For more information, go to michiana.score.org or call 574-310-8097

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We are a staffing agency looking for the most qualified candidates for local companies. Our goal is to improve our community by placing qualified individuals in their desired occupation.

4070 Red Arrow Hwy., St. Joseph, MI 49085

(269) 408 -1980 WorkAtExpress.com Berrien County Cancer Service, Inc. 7301 Red Arrow Highway Stevensville, Michigan 49127 (269) 429-3281 www.bccancerservice.org

Servicing SW Michigan including Berrien, Van Buren & Cass counties.

Express Employment Steve and Debra Murray are the owners of Express Employment Professionals which is an organization allied with local companies and people who trust them to safeguard their continued success and growth.

Express is a relationship centered business providing human resource solutions to all businesses in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties by providing qualified employees for their employment needs.

The Southwest Michigan franchise is currently enjoying its ninth year in business. They have applied the principals and processes learned from their franchisor with a company culture that focuses on their ability to truly help people find employment (whether or not it is through their service) and knowing that this culture helps businesses be better at what they do. In addition to the traditional hourly and contract placements, the franchise has become a certified professional recruiting office in 2015 introducing a new level of service with the ability to provide its clients with engineering, management and high-level manufacturing talent.

The ISO 9001 certified Express Employment Professionals franchise system was established in 1982 and had annual revenues of over $3 billion with over 750 independently owned locations in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. As the #1 industrial staffing company in the U.S, Express put over 500,000 people to work in 2015 with the ultimate goal of putting over 1 Million Americans to work. With a staff of 8 employees locally, the Express team cares deeply about the quality service they provide and focuses each day on finding “great people, great jobs with great companies”.

Berrien Family Chiropractic 2714 S. 11th St., Ste. A Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1700 www.chiropracticcareniles.com

Inner Journey Healing Arts Center 109 N. 3rd St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-8865 Forest Glen Assisted Living 29601 Amerihost Dr. Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-5300

Brentwood at Niles 1147 S. 3rd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-9470 www.nilesalc.com C2 Your Health, LLC 19009 Layden South Bend, Indiana 46637 (800) 245-8917 www.cindycohenrn.com

Griffin Estates

Clear Choice Chiropractic, P.C. 60 East Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6000 www.clearchoicechiro.com

Lakeland Care P.O. Box 66 St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 687-1415 www.lakelandcare.org

Spacious Layouts Pet Friendly • Free Heat Free Hot/Soft Water Short Term Leases

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(269) 687-1000 1721 Bond St. Niles, MI 49120

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Lakeland HealthCare 1234 Napier Avenue St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (800) 968-0115 www.lakelandregional.org

Niles Foot Clinic 201 N. 17th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1868 www.nilesfootclinic.com

Lakeland Medical Practices P.O. Box 458, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 687-1152 www.lakelandregional.org

Niles Vision Clinic 9 S. St. Joseph Ave. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4040 visionsource-nilesvision clinic.com

Life in Balance, Inc. Physical Therapy 20 N. 2nd Street, Ste 3 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-9594 McGill, Dr. Kyle DDS, PC 10 N. State St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-6003 www.nilesdental.com Michiana Home Care, Inc. 423 Sycamore Street, Ste. 104 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-2900 www.michianahomecare.com Niles Community Health Center Cassopolis Family Clinic Network 24 N. St. Joseph Ave. Ste G Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 262-4749 www.cassfamilyclinic.org Niles Family Podiatry Center 719 East Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-0166 www.nilesfamilypodiatry.com

The next best place to home

Niles-Buchanan YMCA 905 N. Front St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1552 www.nb-ymca.org PACE of Southwest Michigan 2900 Lakeview Drive St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 408-4322 www.paceswmi.org Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 1333 Wells Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-1111 www.riveridgerehab.com

Southwestern Michigan’s Premier Senior Living Residence

Caring for individuals 60 years or older 24-Hour Staff Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care WOODLAND TERRACE OF LONGMEADOW Niles • 269-683-7900 13 Longmeadow Village Drive

WOODLAND TERRACE OF PAW PAW LAKE Coloma • 269-468-5800 6786 Red Arrow Highway

WOODLAND TERRACE OF BRIDGMAN Bridgman • 269-465-7600 8850 Red Arrow Highway

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Woodland Terrace

RX Optical 1421 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-1330 www.rxoptical.com

Family owned and operated by the Dockerty

Chalet of Niles 911 S. 3rd St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-4320

Licensed by the State of Michigan, we specialize

Family, we are proud to offer seniors the absolute best in care and services.

in providing services to the senior population. Our independent and assisted living residence offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Our Specialized Needs neighborhood affords a safe and secure home for seniors with mild to moderate Dementia/Alzheimer’s or have more extensive physical needs.

We invite you to come explore our community today!

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Olfactory Hue Bistro 226 E. Main Street, Niles • 269-687-0880 www.olfactoryhue.com • Open Monday-Friday 11am-3pm

Olfactory Hue Bistro Chef Daysha Amster, graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle, has an artistic approach to serving her community with food prepared from scratch and with only the best ingredients, locally sourced and organic whenever possible.

She offers something for everyone, whether they have dietary restrictions such as being gluten intolerant, vegetarian, or vegan. And guests with both adventurous or standard palates are all welcome. She has a unique take on hand crafted burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts.

Olfactory Hue Bistro offers catering, box lunches, corporate or small business lunches. Space rental is available for parties outside of business hours.

We invite you to come join us and eat local!

SLR Pilates 226 1/2 E. Main St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 340-4990 www.slrpilates.com

West Woods of Niles 1211 State Line Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-2810 www.peplinskigroup.com/ west_woods

South Bend Medical Foundation 530 N. Lafayette Blvd South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 204-4132 www.sbmf.org

Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow 8850 Red Arrow Highway Bridgman, Michigan 49106 (269) 465-7600 www.woodlandterrace.com

Wellbrooke of South Bend 52565 Indiana State Road 933 South Bend, Indiana 46637 (574) 247-7044 www.wellbrookeofsouthbend.com

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Other Services: With our offices in six states, we bring 95 years of experience to serve you.

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Home-Based Business Forever Young Publishers 2674 Konn St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7153 www.foreveryoung publishers.com Send Out Cards PO Box 103, Niles, Michigan 49120 (574) 315-6737 Insurance AAA Cindy McCall Insurance Agency 815 E. Main Street, Ste A Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-6272 www.aaamichigan.com AAA Tom Rasler Insurance Agency, LLC 1914 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-6274 www.aaamichigan.com Allied Solutions L.L.C. 210 E. Main Street Ste 200 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5883 www.alliedsolutions.net Dale Rifenberg Insurance Agency 118 Main Street Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-1200 www.dalerifenbergins.com

Insurance Management Service 214 N 4th St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4900 www.imsinsuranceagency.com

GateWay Services

Kemner-Iott Agency of Cass County 60267 Century Dr. Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 (269) 445-2425 www.kemneriottagency.com

We believe each person possesses unique skills and abilities.

As such, GateWay works hard to identify and emphasize an individual’s talents, or MaxAbility, rather than their perceived “disability.” GateWay Services then assists individuals in securing competitive community employment in positions that best match their particular strengths and interests.

Patrick Colburn Agency, Inc 92 E. Main St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5145 www.farmersagent.com/ pcolburn Rifenberg Life & Health Agency 721 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7400 www.paulrifenberg.com State Farm Insurance David Miller 1011 Broadway Ste. 1 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-2562 www.statefarm.com State Farm Insurance Scott Stewart 2429 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-2025 www.statefarm.com

Established 1940 LOCAL SUPPLIER OF METAL COMPONENTS

The mission of GateWay is to support individuals with disabilities and other barriers in their home, community, and workplace.

GateWay Services has developed a Strategic Plan that includes building additional alliances with businesses needing qualified and reliable staff members. This means, in part, providing prospective employers with information related to the concept of MaxAbility.

Gateway Services intends to decrease the stigma associated with employing individuals who have been diagnosed as having a disability and help employers discover the MaxAbility of all of our participants.

For additional information about how GateWay Services can partner with your business, please call Tim Smith, Executive Director, at (269) 487-9839.

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GateWay Services then assists individuals in securing competitive community employment in positions that best match their particular strengths and aptitudes. GateWay Services has developed a Strategic Plan that includes building additional alliances with businesses needing qualified and reliable staff members.

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NCP Coatings 225 Fort St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-3377 www.ncpcoatings.com Niles Aluminum Products, Inc. 1434 S. 9th Street P.O. Box 607, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-1191 www.nilesaluminum.com Niles Steel Tank Co. 1701 A Terminal Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1910 www.nilesst.com Olmstead Machine Inc. 814 Cass Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4019 Paragon Tempered Glass 1830 Terminal Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5060 www.tempace.com Pilkington 2121 W. Chicago Road, Suite E Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-2100 www.pilkington.com R & M Manufacturing Co., Inc. 2424 N. 5th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-9550

Ramer Products 1840 Terminal Road, P.O. Box 1027 Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-7710 www.ramerproducts.com Toefco Engineered Coating Systems, Inc. 1220 N. 14th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (800) 555-6495 www.toefco.com Treadstone LLC 1720 Terminal Road Bldg. E Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 591-7950 www.treadstonellc.com Real Estate/ apartments Arbor Trails Apartments 1615 N. 5th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1850 www.arbortrailsapartments.com Berrien Woods Apartments/ Pedcor 1900 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7779 www.pedcorproperties.net Chicago Title Insurance Co. 401 Sycamore, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 487-6753 www.chicagotitlemi.com

Great Lakes Eye Care Great Lakes Eye Care was founded by Dr. David Cooke in 1987 and has grown to include 9 eye-care providers and three offices. We are a comprehensive eye care provider, offering both optometric and opthalmological services including cataract and glaucoma surgeries, along with comprehensive retinal coverage.

We especially love Niles and the surrounding communities because of the hometown feeling and kindness of our patients. We are proud to constantly improve services to our patients and are currently constructing an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at our St. Joseph location. This will allow us more flexibility in scheduling surgical cases. An additional retinal opthalmologist will be joining our team in January of 2017.

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Coldwell Banker Anchor 1400 Chicago Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4507 www.cbanchor.com Cressy & Everett Real Estate 1439 Oak Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5355 www.cressyeverett.com First American Title Insurance Co. 1221 S. 11th Street, Suite 108 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5500 www.firstam.com

What Your Donations Do to Help the Community

Sure, it feels great to clear out the clutter at home and drop off those donations to Goodwill. It’s also a thrill to find something you need at a fraction of the cost in their retail stores. But have you ever wondered what impact those items can have in our community?

There’s nothing like knowing you have a good job and the independence to take care of yourself and your family. Goodwill’s outreach extends to everyone looking for a job in difficult times.

Through Community Career Centers in Northern Indiana, there are resources available free of charge to the general public. The facilities are equipped with work stations for job searches, word processing and training workshops taught by Goodwill experts and corporate partners are available.

The Excel Center, a tuition free school for adults, will open soon offering students an opportunity to earn a core 40 high school diploma. Find out more by calling: (574) 472-7300 or visiting www.ExcelatGoodwill.org.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana is able to help change lives in our community because of your generous donations and purchases.

Thank you!

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Griffin Estates 1721 Bond Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-1000 www.griffinestatesapts.com Integrity Real Estate Professionals 1501 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5030 www.integrityrep.com Meridian Title Corp.

309 Broadway Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-0070 www.meridiantitle.com

North Niles Villa 1819 N. 5th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5590 Re/Max Modern Realty, Inc. 603 E. Main St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-2211 www.modernrealty.com

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Niles Plaza, Inc. 2010 S. 11th St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (574) 876-3964 www.nilesplaza.com

Silverbrook Manufactured Housing Community 2300 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7651 Southwest Michigan Landlords Association 2419 Blanchard Drive Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 591-2124 www.rentswmichigan.com Stephenson Land Surveying (SLS) 2787 White St. Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 (269) 687-1787 www.stephensonls.com

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1st Source Bank For more than 150 years, 1st Source Bank has helped our clients achieve security, build wealth and realize their dreams, all while keeping their best interests in mind.

1st Source offers a convenient and friendly banking experience for all of your company’s financial needs, from business banking, lending and insurance products to treasury and retirement plan services, all designed to help your business succeed.

Stonecreek Development LLC 2240 High Meadow South Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7179 www.liveinthesanctuary.com Tanglewood Apartments 700 Platt Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-4500 www.tanglewood-niles.com Village West Apartments 736 Colony Court Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6040

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Burger King 1250 S. 11th St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-3172 www.bk.com Dairy Queen 1445 Oak St Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-5852 www.dairyqueen.com

Visit us in downtown Niles or our Martin’s Super Market location, which is open until 7 p.m. weekdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

How can we help you?

Stop in, or visit 1stsource.com today.

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Kentucky Fried Chicken 1295 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1530 www.kfc.com

The Tavern 417 Brookfield Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1888

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RE/MAX Sales Associates are full-time real estate professionals who are committed to their careers. Some are savvy, highly qualified professionals who enter real estate after successful careers in other fields. Many are industry-shaping elected leaders of real estate’s most prestigious associations. They live and work in your community and are committed to you and your family.

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Massimo’s Pizzeria 20 E. Main St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-4992 www.massimospizzeria.com Nuggett Downtown Grill 202 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-8788 www.nuggettdowntowngrill.com Olfactory Hue Bistro & Catering 226 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-0880 www.olfactoryhue.com

The Viking Grill 402 Wayne St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-4175 Wings Etc. Grill & Pub 2008 S. 11th St. Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-9464 www.wingsetc.com Retail & Shopping

Bella’s Gifts & Memories 222 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7177 Coffee Time / Water Time 2525 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 262-4795 www.ecoffeetime.com Colorful Stitches Screen Printing & Embroidery 225 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6442 www.colorfulstitch.com

Pizza Transit 215 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-6600 www.pizzatransit.com Prime Table Restaurant 1915 S. 11th St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-2112 www.primetableniles.com

Costco Wholesale 625 E University Dr Granger, Indiana 46530 (574) 401-7004 www.costco.com

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Crown Trophy 13576 E. McKinley Avenue Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 255-2285 www.crowntrophy.com Cupcaketree.com 603 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120 (866) 422-8733 www.cupcaketree.com East Main Gardens Florist & Greenhouse 1521 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8000 www.eastmaingardensflorist.com Flags International 10845 McKinley Hwy Osceola, Indiana 46561 (574) 674-5125 www.flagsinternational.com Flo-N-Grow 214 N. 2nd St., Niles, MI 49120 (269) 683-1877 www.fnghydro.com Four Flags Antique Mall 218 N. 2nd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-6681 www.fourflagsantiquemall.com Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. 918 Silverbrook Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-5452 www.goodwill-ni.org

Ham’s Home Improvement 2212 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3577 Inner Journey Healing Arts Center 109 N. 3rd Street Niles, MI 49120 (269) 687-8865 Lush Lighting, Inc. 1964 S 11th St Niles, Michigan 49120 1-888-960-4533 www.lushledlighting.com Main Street Antique Mall 109 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-9393 www.mainstantiquemall.com Martin’s Super Market 720 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-2722 www.martins-supermarkets.com

Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels Founded in 1970 by a group of Niles and Buchanan community leaders, the Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels has been delivering nutritious lunches and dinners to area residents who cannot provide meals for themselves.

The Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels has been relying on hundreds of loyal volunteer drivers for nearly 50 years.

These volunteers make the rounds Monday through Friday, dropping off a hot lunch and a cold supper to the homes of those who sign up for the service. Meals cost $5 a day, and many clients of Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels qualify for a small subsidy. The meals are prepared by the nutritionists at Niles-Lakeland Hospital every day.

Niles-Buchanan Meals on Wheels is not affiliated with any government agency and all contributions made to the organization are tax deductible. For more information, contact the Meals on Wheels facilitator at (269) 687-1462 or visit our website at www.mealsonwheelsnb.com PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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Sam’s Club 726 Indian Ridge Blvd Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 243-8203 www.samsclub.com

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CK Catering 2430 Plaza Drive Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 849-0693 www.ckcatering.biz Clark Chapel & Cremation Services 405 Center Street Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-2135 www.clarkch.com

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SouthweSt MIChIgAN LANdLordS ASSoCIAtIoN “Striving to provide quality housing to deserving tenants of Southwest Michigan & Northern Indiana.”

We are a non-profit Landlord Association formed to provide a means to help each other and provide quality housing for the tenants of Southwest Michigan’s 7-county area and Northern Indiana.

Southwest Michigan Landlords Association Meetings: Last Thursday of every month 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Law Enforcement Complex 1600 Silverbrook, Niles, MI Meetings are open to all!

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Express Employment Professionals 4070 Red Arrow Highway St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269)408-1980 www.expresspros.com

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Indiana Michigan Power 2929 Lathrop Street South Bend, Indiana (269) 358-3844 www.aep.com Invo Cleaning Services LLC P.O. Box 1261 South Bend, Indiana (574) 250-2400 www.invocleaning.com

Garrett Laboratories, Inc. P.O. Box 645 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3200 www.garrettlabs.com Halbritter Funeral Home 615 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-3000 www.halbritterfunerals.com

Joy’s Johns 1325 Airport Rd. Niles, Michigan 49120 (800) 219-8911 www.joysjohns.com

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Insurance Management Service Finding the right combination of coverages and premium rate can take a lot of your time. So at Insurance Management Service we do the research for you.

We are the largest insurance agency in Southwestern Michigan so we can compare the coverage options, discounts and rates of numerous partner insurance companies.

Our licensed agents know which fit you best, and what new coverages and premium savings are available. They also live and work in Southwestern Michigan, so they understand what’s important to include in your policy for your auto, home, recreational toys, health, life or business.

We hope you never need to make a claim, but if you do, we’re available 24/7 to help.

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Halbritter Funeral Services Owner & Key People: Ted Halbritter III, owner & licensed funeral director, James Meyer, licensed funeral director, and Lindsay Wright, licensed funeral director How long have you been in business? Since the early 1920’s.

What do you offer? Many different types of funeral services including cremation options

Kent Record Management 1994 Plaza Dr. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 (269) 926-4100 www.kentrecords.com Leader Publications 217 N. 4th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-2100 www.leaderpub.com Lipstick Jungle Spa 404 E. Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-7500 www.lipstickjunglespa.com M.A.A.C. Property Services 2344 Yankee Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-8845 www.maacpropertyservices.com Master Mini Warehouse 2044 S. 11th Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-1959 www.selfstoragespecialists.com

Michiana Recycling & Disposal, Inc. 2268 Reum Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-0900 www.michianarecycling anddisposal.com On Base Productions PO Box 488 Niles, Michigan 49120 (574) 339-1253 www.onbaseproductions.com SCI Alarm 51591 SR 933 South Bend, Indiana 46637 (574) 277-9830 www.scialarm.com Semco Energy 1000 Bell Rd., Niles, MI 49120 (800) 624-2019 www.semcoenergy.com

What makes you stand out from competitors? Both from being a lifelong resident or living in the community, our staff knows the Niles area and participates civically. When our services are needed it is a comfort to rely on someone you know.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? We know our many faiths, agencies and organizations and have become a resource for loss and separation.

What do you love most about the Niles community? Our area has shown the ability to survive tough times and has been resolute. We have come together and helped one another; all along the banks of the Saint Joseph River!

Unique fact or story about your business? Halbritter Funeral Services began as the Price Funeral Home on 4th Street then moved to its present location in the Clayton Harrah home (the family who started National-Standard Company). When Main Street was widened, we purchased the paving bricks in front of our home to surround our signage. As we help families recognize their importance and heritage, we felt saving the bricks was symbolic.

Future Plans? In 2014, we renovated and expanded our parking facilities.

Now we are concentrating on the interior bringing back the Mission Style of the home’s construction along with the Arts and Crafts Movement.

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Swem Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Home 301 W. Front Street Buchanan, Michigan 49107 (269) 695-6881 www.swemfuneralhome.com TPC Technologies 245 Bell Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 687-9798 www.tpctechnologies.com U.S. Business Systems Inc. 3221 Southview Dr. Elkhart, Indiana 46514 (574) 264-3065 www.usbus.com

Whispering Pines Kennel 3150 Portage Road Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-8566 www.whisppines.com staffing and work force development The Coaching Authority 51818 Bonanaza Drive Granger, Indiana 46530 (574) 286-1123 www.coachingauthority.net Manpower 1000 Main St. St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 983-1155 www.us.manpower.com

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Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. You have business goals, challenges and unique opportunities. Our approach is to learn about your goals and work with purpose and efficiency to achieve the best possible legal outcome. By leveraging our experience and responsive service model, our firm delivers excellent legal counsel that helps you manage your complex issues and create viable opportunities through a trusted and effective partnership.

In choosing a law firm, nothing is more important than finding the firm that is the right fit for you. If what matters to you is responsive service, excellent legal advice, creative thinking and outcomes that work, then we should talk. We’ve delivered that to clients since our founding in 1978. With attorneys in offices in Niles, Buchanan, South Haven, St. Joseph and Grand Rapids, as well as in Detroit and Bloomfield Hills, we make it convenient for you to get the advice you need. Kotz Sangster is large enough to successfully manage complex matters, and at the same time provide true relationship counsel throughout the legal process.

Supporting the community is not a part of what we do. It’s an extension of who we are. The way we look at it, the lifeblood of any organization is the community it serves. As a full service law firm, we have the privilege of working alongside people from the communities where we reside and serving the varied needs that exist within them.

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Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce 2016

The Mark III Grille & Bar Owners/Key People: Robert and Stacy Camp.

How long have you been in business? For 44 years.

What do you offer or do? The Mark III offers a variety of food including burgers, steaks, seafood and Tex-Mex. Come in for specials such as Taco Tuesdays and our signature margaritas that you’ll agree are the best in Southwest Michigan! There’s also the Mark III Inn, adjacent to our well-known restaurant, which has eleven rooms and one suite for short- and long-term stays. We offer fine lodging for reasonable rates!

What makes you stand out from your competitors? We are the oldest bar and restaurant that is family owned in St. Joseph. We offer a fine competition of great food, service and atmosphere.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? That we offer something for everybody and are always looking to improve our place in every way. Always something new.

Unique fact or story about your business? My father, while living in Chicago and looking for a change from corporate life, bought the Mark III out of the Chicago Tribune.

MK Knowledge Builders 2732 S. 3rd Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269)687-9888

Skylight Leadership Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 262-5001 www.skylightleadership.com

Future plans? To continue to evolve and grow while keeping with the small, quaint, personal feel of the Mark. In the last 3 years, we have added 12 new motel rooms and 3 suites to the Mark III Inn. We totally remodeled the restaurant and want to continue going further with these projects.

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Trillium Staffing Solutions 1011 Broadway, Ste 2 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-6141 www.trilliumstaffing.com

OnStaff USA 606 Ship Street St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 982-6102 www.onstaffusa.com

Williamson Employment Services, Inc. 3371 W. Cleveland Road, Suite 120 South Bend, Indiana 46628 (574) 289-1454 www.williamson employment.com

A local favorite since 1972!

Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks, Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine

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Great Selection of Craft Brews

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your garden, naturally

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Mon–Thurs: Open at 3:30pm Fri & Sat: Open at 11:30am Closed Sunday

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Sygnifi Networks PO Box 3007 Walla Walla, Washington (269) 684-4500 www.sygnifi.com

Technology

MANUFACTURING TANKS FOR INDUSTRY SINCE 1898 ASME Pressure Vessel Manufacturer Section l Section lV (HLW) Section Vlll, Div 1 Multiple Internal Coating Capabilities

DPI Technologies, Inc. 2241 Lake Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-2259 www.dpi-aft.com

Travel & Transportation

Astro Star Aviation Inc. 2018 Lake Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-7030 www.astrostaraviation.com

Fisher Innovative Technology, Inc. 306 E. Main Street, Ste 200 Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 683-4524 www.fisherinnovative.com Indiana Electronics & Communications 13185 Chippewa Blvd.

Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 (574) 254-5500 www.indianaelectronics.com

Signal Travel and Tours, Inc. 219 E Main Street Niles, Michigan 49120 (269) 684-2880 www.signaltravel.com Weddings & Meetings

NILES STEEL TANK 1701 TERMINAL ROAD, NILES, MI 49120

Phone 269.683.1910 l Fax 269.683.1953 l www.nilesst.com

Niles Steel Tank Company Owner: Bradford White Corporation Eric Lannes, President; Jeremy Waller, General Manager

Prism Science & Technology, LLC 3133 Lakeshore Drive St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 983-5775 www.prismscitech.com Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants 504 Dunewood St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 408-8679 www.schooleymitchell.com/ jsarno

Bell Center 305 Sycamore Street Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-2100 The Morris Estate 1560 Morris Drive Niles, MI 49120 (269) 684-4443 www.themorrisestate.com

How long have you been in business? Since 1891 What do you offer or do? Manufacturer of ASME code pressure vessels.

What makes you stand out from competitors?

High quality and customer commitment.

What is one message you would convey to customers, clients or the community? The quality of the product we are manufacturing is due to the great employees we have at Niles Steel Tank.

What do you love most about the Niles community?

The people are fantastic! It really makes a difference in everyone’s outlook on the area when there are so many positive and friendly people in the area.

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sat. 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Unique fact or story about your business?

Niles Steel Tank has been a part of this community since 1891 and we’re planning on being here for a very long time.

269-262-0756

3 Tune Ups 3 Oil Change 3 Brakes 3 Batteries 3 Tires 3 and MORE

Future Plans? Continued growth, new product lines and new manufacturing processes.

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Located at Bertrand & 11th St., Niles, MI Free Estimates Fax: 269-262-0840 Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce 2016

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ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL SERVICES

Four Flags Plaza Now Accepting Applications for Elderly

• Mobility Impaired Access • Pet Friendly (Restrictions Apply)

269-684-2246

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Karin Buda

State Farm® Insurance Agent

David Miller

1441 Oak St, Niles, MI 49120 Office: (269) 683-2562 Fax: (269) 683-8014 Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00pm After hours by appointment

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721 E. Main St. • Niles (269) 683-7400

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Disability • Life and Health The difference betweenMedical our competitors Ca Annuities Term Family Dining • Long and us is as plain as black and white.

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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • CARRY-OUT 1915 S. 11th St. Niles 269-684-2112

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Weekly recycling and garbage service for less than our competitors charge for garbage alone.

• 1/2 the pollution • 1/2 Green house gasses • Reduce garbage landfill “Recycling creates jobs, landfills create a mess.”

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Niles Community Schools Abundant School Choice in Niles Choosing a school for your child means more than selecting text books, backpacks and a physical location. It means choosing an environment that will not only teach children the building blocks of life, but also allow for creativity, growth and an educational environment where they can thrive and positively kick start success at an early age.

School of Choice is an attractive option for parents across Michigan – providing families with the opportunity to discover the best alternative to meet the specific needs of their children. Fortunately for local families, Niles Community Schools offers an elite, diverse array of educational opportunities to students and families, regardless of the type of learner.

Niles’ professional education staff is committed to finding that perfect fit for learners at any age and will collaborate with parents on the best available options to meet their needs. In turn, parents receive peace of mind knowing their child is receiving the vital preparation necessary to succeed as they establish their place in the world.

There is strong evidence showing that young children who enter quality Pre-K learning programs are more apt and ready to learn once they start school. At Northside Child Development Center, the Pre-K- K classes partner with local day care providers for training and collaboration and give young ones access to special education programs, Montessori and kindergarten classes.

Transitioning into kindergarten and beyond can prove difficult for certain students, which is why Niles provides three effective varied approaches to support children as they continue their journey. Eastside Connections utilizes a Problem-Based learning method for K-8th using the magnet school concept, whereas Ballard Elementary affords K-5th graders opportunities to engage in active and varied learning experiences designed to stimulate whole brain learning. Lastly, Howard-Ellis Elementary provides K-5th graders with leveled reading, multiage classrooms and modern technology integration tools woven into instruction. Each school is as actively involved in children’s learning as the next, but each has honed its own specialty to better suit the potential needs and learning styles of our community’s youth.

helping students shift from the elementary atmosphere to the middle school environment. Once through Oak Manor 6th Grade Center, students enter Ring Lardner Middle School where dedicated teachers engage students by providing an individualized learning experience through looping, which allows students to remain with the same core group of teachers and classmates through 7th and 8th grade. Looping enables teachers to address the unique academic and social needs of young teens.

Niles Community Schools is proud to have an excellent high school with different approaches tailored to any learner, including traditional, vocational or those who wish to dual-enroll for an early college start. Niles High School has options for accelerated and advanced students, special needs students, a career and college center and boasts an award winning fine arts program. Niles New Tech is a unique, embedded learning model within the high school that gives high school learners an exclusive experience combining problem-based learning with a culture built on trust, respect and responsibility.

Sensitive to the fact that some community members prefer a learning approach that does not require brick and mortar, Niles Community Schools offers an alternative education program for homeschool and adult students, among others. W-A-Y & W-A-Y Forward gives non-traditional 6-12 graders a blended learning program comprised of project-based and online education in tandem with personalized face-to-face instruction.

Homeschool students are welcomed to participate in school programs through flexible scheduling, non-intrusive enrollment and specialized programs. At Cedar Lane, high schoolers are offered an environment with lower student/teacher ratios to focus specifically on achievement through improved relationships. Lastly, Niles Adult Education is intended for students 16+ who wish to achieve their diploma or prepare via GED planning tests and basic adult education.

Every student in our community is different from one another so it is only fair to provide diverse atmospheres for them to learn in their own way. This remains at the core of what we are trying to accomplish – providing an excellent array of resources, experiences and opportunities to help each learner become his or her best as they travel down the path of selfdiscovery and continue to strengthen our community.

The middle school years can be stressful and difficult to maneuver, which is why we’ve devoted special attention in PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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Making a decision about where you send your child to school is about more than textbooks, bricks and mortar. It’s about providing the vital preparation necessary to ensure success as they take their place in the world. At Niles Community Schools, your child is important to us. You are important to us. We will work together with you for the best education for your child.

Northside Child Development Center

Northside School

Eastside Connections School

Howard/Ellis Elementary

Ballard Elementary School

PreK-K experience for our GSRP Preschool, Early Childhood Special Education, Montessori and Kindergarten children. We partner with our local day care providers for training and collaboration.

Eastside Connections School

K-8th grade magnet school experience with endorsed Problem-Based learning instruction and an expectation of 100% parent involvement.

Howard/Ellis

K-5th grade experience where leveled reading, multi-age classrooms, and integration of the latest technological tools are used for instruction. K-1st grade children attend Ellis and 2nd-5th grade attend Howard.

Oak Manor 6th Grade Center

Ballard

K-5th grade experience with opportunities for whole brain learning with an emphasis on engaging through active learning.

Oak Manor 6th Grade Center

Designed to help transition students from the elementary experience to the middle school experience. Teachers embed technology applications within their lessons as students enjoy one-on-one laptop use. Increased related arts offerings and advanced math options for select students.

Ring Lardner Middle School

Ring Lardner

Students are placed on teams and spend two years working with the same group of core teachers, allowing us to better address the unique academic and social needs of middle school students.

Niles High School

Where options for learning include: Early College Academy, Professional Health Careers Academy, Math/Science Center, Career & Technical Education, Accelerated & Advanced Placement, Special Needs Services, Award Winning Fine Arts Programs, Extended Day Tutoring/Athletic Study Table, Career & College Center, Extra Curricular Athletics, Musicals & Plays, National Honor Society, Service & Competition Clubs.

Alternative Education

Niles New Tech

9 - 12th grade experience combining problem-based learning with a culture built on trust, respect and responsibility.

Alternative Education

W-A-Y & W-A-Y Forward: 6-12th grade virtual experience combining project-based and online learning with personalized face-to-face instruction. Home Schooling: Partnership allowing flexible scheduling and non-intrusive enrollment requirement. Cedar Lane: 9-12th grade opportunity giving young adults an opportunity to learn in a classroom environment with lower student/teacher ratios, allowing for improved relationships and focused achievement. Niles Adult Education: 16-adulthood experience providing a high school diploma, GED preparation testing, and adult basic education.

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