Chamber Voice, April 2011

Wayne County Area

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Voice 2011

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April 2011

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Dear Chamber Friends: It has been a great year for the Chamber so far, full of exciting changes. We continue to be pleased with our partnership with the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County and look forward to developing more growth opportunities and efficiencies with them.

This issue of the Chamber Voice highlights five more of our Chamber members and the newest members of the Chamber Board of Directors. Tim Lakoff – Lakoff Construction, Tim Frame – West End Bank, Lynn Wetzel – Wetzel Family Auto Cruise, and Roger Golden – Golden Engineering.

While this is a small representation of our membership, each of these businesses represents an important sector of our economy in the Wayne County Area. We hope you’ll enjoy learning a little more about these members.

Also in this edition is an article regarding the Chamber’s School is Cool initiative.

First Bank Richmond and Wetzel Family Auto Cruise have teamed up again to help us celebrate Wayne County students who have perfect attendance. Thanks to the Wetzel family, one graduating senior with perfect attendance will win a new car or a scholarship of equal value to the car! Please join us in thanking both First Bank and Wetzel for their focus on the importance of education.

We encourage Chamber members to stay involved in Chamber activities. Make the most of your Chamber membership. If you’re not a member, JOIN US! Please go to our website www.wcareachamber.org for more information on how the Chamber can work for you and your business.

Angie Dickman Chair of the Board

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WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2010 Board of Directors DICKMAN, ANGIE - Board Chair Reid Hospital & Health Care Services

SAUM, STEVE

AHAUS, KEVIN

STEWART, AVIS - Immediate Past Chair

Ahaus Tool & Engineering

Earlham College

BATES JR., DON

TINCHER, STEVE

Wells Fargo Advisors

Ivy Tech Community College

Richmond Power & Light

BEVER, BOB - Past Chair

VANDERPOOL, TYLER - Vice Chair

Boston Bever Klinge Cross Chidester

RMD/Patti Insurance

BOURFF, ALLEN - Past Chair

VANVLEET, BRAD

Richmond Community Schools

VanVleet Insurance

ELZEMEYER, LEE

MATHEWS, SANDI

First Merchants

Meijer

FRAME, TIM

WALKER, MARY

West End Bank

Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau

GOLDEN, ROGER

WETZEL, LYNN

Golden Engineering

Wetzel Family Auto Cruise

HACKMAN, GARY Economic Development Corporation

HUTTON, SALLY City of Richmond

JANZOW, GREG Smith Dairy

KERESMAN, MATTHEW Belden

LAKOFF, TIM Lakoff Construction Services

MILLER, SUE Brady Ware

PAUST, KEN - Past Chair Wayne County Government PAYDAR, NASSER Indiana University East

RICHERT-SUMNER, NATALIE Richmond Furniture Gallery

ROBINSON, TRACIE - Past Chair Prime Realty

RUSIE, JOHN First Bank Richmond

ANGIE

DICKMAN Board Chair

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suzanne derengowski

tim rogers

Tim Rogers • tim@wcareachamber.org Tim is the shared CEO of the Chamber and the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. He has held Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and local government positions in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota before coming to Wayne County. Tim and his family live in the Cambridge City area.

Suzanne Derengowski • suzanne@wcareachamber.org Suzanne has been with the Chamber since 2003. She began as the Business-Education Liaison and moved into the Vice President role.

Suzanne has a bachelor’s degree in public relations and marketing from the University of Wyoming.

She is also on the Board of School Trustees for Richmond Community Schools.

brittany pennington

amy holthouse

Amy Holthouse • amy@wcareachamber.org

meet the

Amy Holthouse is Director of Events and Programs. Amy grew up in Richmond, is an RHS graduate and a graduate of DePauw University.

Brittany Pennington • brittany@wcareachamber.org Brittany is the Administrative Assistant at the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation. If you call or visit the Chamber, chances are you’ll meet Brittany. She and her family live in Fountain City and she is a Northeastern High School graduate.

chamber staff

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Reid Hospital & Health Care Services - Richmond, Indiana Angie Dickman, Vice President - Chamber Board Chair www.ReidHospital.org • Chamber Member Since 1978

Angie Dickman is the 2011 Chair of the Chamber Board. She is Vice President at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services responsible for radiology, home medical equipment and retail, as well as special programs such as regional market expansion, physician practice alignment and physician recruitment.

Dickman started at Reid as the Director of Business Development.

Angie says there are many exciting things

happening at Reid Hospital. They are currently completing their new Cancer Center scheduled to open in the fall. The Cancer Center will integrate the medical and radiation treatment centers and will include a state-of-the-art linear accelerator that is among very few in the U.S. They have recruited new physicians to the community that will be very patient focused.

Reid was also recently honored to be named

among Thomson and Reuters Top 100 Hospitals in the country.

Reid has approximately 2100 employees of which about 55% are clinical. And they boast one of the strongest volunteer forces in the country numbering over 400.

Chamber service was a natural connection for her to make since Reid firmly believes in community partnerships and fostering a strong business presence. She says the Chamber was a great chance to learn more about the community and contribute to its success.

Dickman is also involved with her kids at Seton Schools and has been involved with Birth to Five and Tri Kappa in the past.

Angie and her husband, Dan (Kesslers), have three children.

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Lakoff Construction Services - Richmond, Indiana Tim Lakoff, President – Chamber Board Member www.lakoff.com • Chamber Member Since 2004

renovation in Hagerstown. Lakoff will also be working on the new addition to the Wayne County Historical Museum that will include space for a permanent agricultural display.

Lakoff has 3 full-time employees and enjoys working with many quality subcontractors.

Tim says he chose to serve on the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors because he believes in giving back to the community he loves and wants to see the business community thrive. He was born and raised in Richmond and he and his wife Penny raised their three children here.

Tim Lakoff founded Lakoff Construction Services in 2003, but he’s been in the construction business for over 25 years.

He wanted to be a local contractor that could serve the Eastern Indiana – Western Ohio area in a cost effective way with honesty, integrity and quality. Lakoff works at building relationships with his customers and subcontractors to create an efficient network with an attitude of service.

Their mission includes

fostering a three-way partnership between the Owner, Contractor and Designer from inception to completion, toward the common goal of quality, affordable construction.

Some of his recent projects include Warm Glow Candle,West End Bank, Osborn International and Holland Colours. He is currently working on a project for Reid Hospital creating their new state-of-theart Cancer Center and the West End Bank

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West End Bank - Richmond, Hagerstown & Liberty, Indiana Tim Frame, Senior Vice President www.westendbank.com • Chamber Member Since 1975

Tim Frame started in banking with Second National Bank in 1985 while he was working on his degree in business administration at IU East.

He has been at West End Bank for 8 years.

He is now Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer and Senior Retail Manager.

West End has approximately 68 employees. From tellers and customer service reps to operations and management, the staff is customer focused and community minded.

Frame says he chose West End Bank because he is a strong supporter of community banking and the mission and philosophy at West End. The organization sets an expectation for community involvement by employees. Each month, employees are recognized for their community service. They receive “logo bucks” that can be exchanged for

bank logo wear.

The Chamber Board is one of Tim’s choices for community engagement.

He believes the Chamber is an effective way to impact the business community and in turn the employment outlook. He also serves on the Circle U board and has served as treasurer for the Cappa for Sheriff Campaign as well as various United Way campaigns. “Tim is an asset to the bank and community. He’s talented, hardworking and professional. We’re proud to have him on our team,” says John McBride, West End Bank President and CEO. Tim is married with 3 children. His wife Cherie is a nurse practitioner at Reid Hospital and an adjunct faculty member at IU East. Their son Andy (also an IU East alum) owns and operates Frame’s Lawn Care and Snow Removal Service.

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Wetzel Family Auto Cruise - Richmond, Indiana - Ohio Lynn Wetzel, President/COO – Chamber Board Member www.wetzelauto.com • Chamber Member Since 1998

Everyone has a first job story. Lynn Wetzel was a millwright at $2.65 per hour. He knew he wanted something else and arrived at car sales so he could be in control of his earning potential. Starting with Mercedes Benz and Fiat in 1973 and his first dealership in 1982 until today with the family dealerships selling Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai & Jeep; Lynn has been in the car business 38 years.

The key word in the business name is “family” and it truly is a family business. Lynn’s children

(Nick and Jera) and their spouses (Melissa & Terry) are all a part of the business. Nick and Jera are the majority owners of the Ford, Hyundai and Chevrolet dealerships.

The Wetzel’s and Schwer’s moved to our community in 1998 from Pittsburgh after looking across the country for a dealership and a community they could call home.

Today, Wetzel has 160 employees ranging from sales and service technicians to business office and customer service staff. The family has made their mark on

the community through service as well. They support the American Cancer Society and Community Kitchen and especially believe in supporting our youth. They are a corporate sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club. And in partnership with the Chamber and First Bank, the Wetzel’s have supported the School is Cool initiative celebrating students with perfect school attendance.

Lynn is serving on the Chamber Board because he believes anything we do individually or collectively to help the community grow benefits all of us. He appreciates the efforts to work with existing business for growth and is supportive of the Chamber’s regional efforts. He notes that approximately 30% of his business comes from Ohio and any effort to build this region benefits all of us.

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Golden Engineering - Centerville, Indiana Roger Golden, President – Chamber Board Member www.goldenengineering.com • Chamber Member Since 1990 Roger Golden, President of Golden Engineering, admits many people haven’t heard of his company even though it’s been in Wayne County for 30 years.

Golden Engineering has developed and produces battery-powered, portable x-ray equipment.

Most of their customers are worldwide (70 different countries). Any given year 30-50% of their sales are exports. Though, most of the applications are security related, they get used in light industrial applications and in archeological applications as well as on large zoo animals.

Their product will x-ray through 2” of steel and with the digital imaging technology developed through their sister company, Logos Imaging, the tool is safe, inexpensive and easy to use. That is probably why the units are used on the Alaskan pipeline Golden is another long standing family businesses.

Roger’s Dad (John) founded the company in 1973 in Michigan. John and Roger’s Mom (Mary) decided they wanted to

raise their family closer to home and moved to Greens Fork in 1981 then Centerville in 1991.

Roger took over as President of the company when his father passed away in 2009.

Roger’s brother Phillip is an engineer with the company and sister Brenda is an accountant.

Brenda’s husband Doug works at the company and Mary Golden still works in the office.

Golden loves being part of this community.

They feel blessed with the quality of people working for them. They have employees that have been with them for 30 years. They appreciate the Midwest work ethic and being perfectly placed between several major airports makes their required travel more convenient.

Roger says the Chamber Board is an excellent way for him to stay connected to the business community.

He also volunteers for Junior Achievement and with Christ Presbyterian church. He and his wife Anna have 3 children.

Golden Engineering, Inc. P.O. Box 185 Centerville, IN 47330 USA (765)855-3493 Fax (765)855-3492 Portable X-Ray Equipment

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The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce through a “School is Cool” initiative promotes education with major support from two corporate sponsors; First Bank Richmond and Wetzel Family Auto Cruise. School is Cool recognizes K-12 students who achieve perfect attendance for an entire academic year.

Each student who completes the academic year with perfect attendance will once again receive an award from the Chamber courtesy of First Bank Richmond.

These awards will be presented in conjunction with other awards and recognitions at each school.

School is Cool has three primary objectives.

1. Promote the importance of education to students, parents, and the community at large 2. Encourage all students to develop good work ethic, aspire to achieve perfect attendance and graduate from high school 3. Highlight the important connection between showing up ready to learn on time for school every day as a young person with showing up ready to work on time every day as an adult The Chamber believes there is a direct relationship between educational achievement among our children and quality of life in our community. The world is ever changing and ever challenging, and we believe the next generation will

need to be life- long learners to face the competition.

A common need for Chamber member businesses during a struggling national and regional economy is employees with strong work ethic and good math and reading skills. Education is more important than ever!

Any person who enters the workforce whether starting a business, or being a valued part of a team will be required to do their best every day. This means arrive on time, well rested with a good attitude, be able to work well with others, and put forth the extra effort necessary to get the job done.

An amazing addition to the School is Cool initiative began last year. This year, Wetzel Family Auto Cruise will once again host a ceremony for graduating seniors.

All eligible graduates with perfect attendance for the 2010 – 2011 academic year will be invited with their family members and friends to find out who will win either a new car or a scholarship of equal value to the car! Watch for more information on this exciting celebration.

Thank you to the area school corporations for participating in the School is Cool program. Thank you to First Bank Richmond and Wetzel Family Auto Cruise for supporting the kids by promoting education in such a big way.

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WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2010 Annual Partners PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS Boston Bever Klinge Cross & Chidester Centerstone Dewco Performance Center First Merchants Bank Old National

Primex Plastics Summit Computer Systems US Bank Wayne Bank & Trust Co. Wells Fargo Advisors

BRONZE PARTNERS Ahaus Tool & Engineering B & F Plastics, Inc. Brady Ware Carroll Electric/Thor Construction Contract Industrial Tooling First Richmond Realtors Frontier Communications Harrington-Hoch Insurance

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Lingle Real Estate Meijer, Inc. Meyers Mechanical Milestone Contractors Smith Dairy Tiedemann-Bevs Industries VanVleet Insurance WHON/KICKS 96

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Chamber Value Added Benefits How Does a Chamber Membership Benefit You and Your Business?

The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has a wide range of programs and services to further our mission and help you with yours.

ing January through October. Ad does need to be a minimum of 6 column inches. Contact your Palladium-Item advertising representative today!

Advertising Discounts Chamber Cable Advertisement Program Comcast Spotlight Exclusive offer to new members. Feature your business in the middle of a Chamber of Commerce cable commercial. As part of your new membership benefits, production fees and a minimum of 60 commercials will run on selected networks at no additional cost to you. Additional airings may be purchased at discounted rates. (Some exceptions apply). Production services

by WCTV. Existing Chamber Members - Existing members may take advantage of the cable advertisement program as well.

A $50 production fee and special per commercial rates apply. Contact the Chamber of Commerce.

Outdoor Advertising Porter Advertising - 10% discount off the 1st month space rental. Limited to members who haven’t advertised with Porter in the last 5 years. Contact Porter at 765.962.3220.

Radio Advertising WHON/Kicks 96 New members - Welcome new members to the Chamber members with a 15% discount on an advertising schedule placed for 13 weeks. (Percentage discounted off regular rate card prices). We will offer a 10% discount on an advertising schedule placed for less than 13 weeks through June 31, 2010. One time offer: No remote talent fee (Value: $80 talent fee for 2 hour live broadcast remote and $120 talent fee for a 3 hour live broadcast remote).

Newspaper Advertising Existing Members - KICKS 96 Palladium-Item Exclusive offer to new mem- & WHON are offering existing members a 10% discount off bers. New members receive of rate card rates on schedules an additional run of any ad you place, up to a full page, including placed through June 31, 2010.

One time offer: No remote talcolor, contract or open rate, at ent fee (Value: $80 talent fee for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE for the first 30 days of member- a 2 hour live broadcast remote and a $120 talent fee for a 3 ship. (Example: If you place an hour live broadcast remote). ad every Sunday for 4 weeks 765-962-1595. we would run a repeat of that same ad during the week at WKBV/G101.3 - Remote live no additional charge (Two-forbroadcast—10% Discount. Call one!) To take advantage of this 765.962.6533. offer call your Palladium-Item advertising representative today! Business/Human Resource Existing members - with the Discounts and Services renewal of your annual chamber Free CPA Business Consulmembership, redeem full color at tation Webb & Associates no cost on the ad of your choos- offers a special opportunity to

Chamber members to discuss needs and concerns during a free consultation. Discuss ways to save on taxes and improve your business. Call 765.962.3524 or Webb-CPA.com.

Human Resource Discount Package Professional Staff Management Offers Chamber members one Harassment Avoidance Training Session (valued at $125 or more) free of charge. Call 765.935.1511 or www.psm.com

Other Membership Discounts Forest Hills Country Club Chamber members get 5% off new 2010 Forest Hills Country Club memberships. For more information call 962-2711 or go visit to fhcclub.com.

Technology Discounts Comcast Business Class– Comcast - Exclusive offer to Chamber members - Comcast Business Class Phone, Wide Band High Speed Internet and Basic TV service for (1) FREE MONTH with a 1 year service agreement (2) FREE MONTHS with a 2-year service agreement and (3) FREE MONTHS with a 3-year service agreement. Plus you’ll get all three services on one bill and a dedicated Account Executive to complete a customized review and solution for your business. Contact Kim Ruggiero at 317.518.7111.

Chamber Merchant Card Services Group Rate Program Infintech - Enjoy exclusive, prenegotiated processing rates available only with your Chamber membership; relax knowing there are no long term contracts or ongoing processor rate increases.

As an additional bonus, your participation in the program will help fund scholarships for Wayne Summit Computer Systems, Inc - 1/3 discount on techniCounty students. Contact Rae cal computer service. Rates Debord at 513.257.5698. exclusive to Chamber members.

Business Insurance Discount Contact Summit at 765.939.2120.

RMD Patti Auto Owners Insurance - RMD Patti has Free Web Service secured an exclusive group Parallax Systems - Paraldiscount from Auto-Owners lax will provide new Chamber Insurance. Chamber members members with a single web page will receive a 12 to 14 percent at no cost, to be hosted on the discount on business related Chamber web site. insurance. For more information, visit protectsyourwayoflife.com Wireless High Speed Interor call 765.966.7531. net Discount Bridgemaxx - Exclusive offer Construction and Mainto Chamber members. Busitenance Services General Hauling & Debris - Chamber ness Speed Plus 2-Year Plan $49.99 per month for the first members benefit from a 15% year, $59.99 per month for the discount on services. Whether you have limbs in your yard, need second year. MODEM FEES the garage cleaned out or need WAIVED AND NO ACTIVATION FEES. Contact Summit something delivered. Contact Computers, local Bridgemaxx Craig Jones at 765.277.2578. representative at 765.939.2120.

www.wcareachamber.org • Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce • Palladium-Item, Friday, April 29 • 13 Information Sources and Business Services •Chamber Website Listing for Your Business and a Link to Your Company Website •Listing in the Annual Chamber Directory •Complimentary Set of Chamber Member Mailing Labels Each Year •Free Notary Service •Free Certificate of Origin Preparation •Information and Referral Service •Workforce Education Information and Referral Service Marketing Opportunities Throughout the year, Chamber members are offered exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities in widely distributed publications and well attended events.

•Annual Partners Program •Annual Report •Chamber Website Tools (Hot Deals, Hot Jobs) •Chamber Directory •Voice Publication

•Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Celebrations •Event Sponsorship Special Events – Whether you attend, participate, host or sponsor one of the Chamber’s events, there are multiple opportunities to network with other professionals and make the connections you need for your business.

•Annual Dinner •Chamber Network Nights •Chamber of Commerce— Richmond Lion’s Club Home & Business Expo •Community Improvement Awards •Farm Tour •Issues Forums (Health Care, Alternative Energy, etc.)

•Spring Golf Classic •Taste of Wayne County •Wayne County Career Day Political Advocacy Opportunities •Chamber Sponsored Legislative Sessions (State or Local) •Chamber Sponsored Political Debates •Chamber Surveys (in person or at www.wcareachamber.org)

Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce How Do I Get Involved?

Your Chamber has action committees that are created to represent major areas of interest for the business community. There are also various opportunities for you to get involved with special event committees throughout the year.

Business & Education Action Committee This committee serves as a think tank, planning table, and a support vehicle for implementation of the Chamber’s Business Education Liaison Program. The Program includes, but is not limited to activities related to business-education partnerships such as the creation of an internships database, the Chamber’s Workforce Education Information and Referral Service, School is Cool, Career Day, and forums and networking events intended to bring business and education together.

Contact Suzanne for more information

Grow Local – Buy Local Action Committee This committee helps promote Chamber member businesses and service providers and the high quality agribusiness, manufacturing, retail and professional services available to consumers locally. This committee assists (1) in promotion of local Chamber member businesses and service providers in positive ways, (2) in generation of upbeat communications about the many positive economic consequences of buying and securing services locally, (3) in effect serve as the Chamber’s retail business committee, and (4) in updating the print and electronic publication highlighting Wayne County Area Chamber member builders, and (5) the Chamber staff in establishing and carrying out program linkages (such as the new Chamber Gift Certificate program) between consumers and Chamber member local businesses and service providers. This group also leads education efforts regarding agribusiness and economic development, unites and networks groups and activities

to address issues important to agriculture, and serves as the agribusiness committee by helping to organize the Annual Farm Tour and recognizing outstanding achievements in agribusiness.

Contact Suzanne for more information

Celebrations & Events (ACE’s) Action Committee’s This group has combined the efforts of the Community Development Committee and the Chamber Action Team Ambassadors to form an army of volunteers. This committee promotes and encourages community cleanliness and beautification. Beautification awards are given throughout the year to organizations that have made significant improvements. The capstone event of these efforts is the Community Beautification Awards Luncheon. This energetic group of volunteers are the most visible, representing the Chamber at Chamber sponsored events as well as new business openings, existing business expansions and other community celebrations. They serve as a welcome committee for new members and help new members as they begin to network with the Chamber. This committee supplies valuable support for

the Chamber’s Annual Dinner planning and the Spring Golf Classic. And they represent the Chamber at Network Nights, forums and seminars. Because of the diversity of activities of this group, there is something for anyone who wants to participate. Contact Amy, for more information

Issues & Advocacy Action Committee Issues and Advocacy, like all Chamber Action Committees, is a reflection of the Board’s expressed desire to increase the Chamber’s voice advocating business concerns and points of view. What are the hot topics and concerns of the business community? What is the best response to those concerns?

The Chamber’s Existing Business Committee (EBI) remains as a vital part of the Issues and Advocacy focus to gather accurate information through survey and outreach to area businesses.

The Issues and Advocacy Action Committee is also the hub for the Chamber in sponsoring and moderating political debates and issues forums. Contact Dennis for more information

Please contact the Chamber office if you are interested in joining a Chamber committee.

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ONE Great Community Salutes!

The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce mission is to Promote, Lead, Unite and Serve our members, our businesses and our ONE Great Community.

One way for us to achieve our mission is to salute Chamber Champions who make our community a wonderful place to live, learn, and do business. The Chamber Champion goes the extra mile and in so doing makes our community a special place to be.

The ONE Great Community Chamber Champion through their work has given outstanding service to the Wayne County Area community.

A Chamber Champion is a person who may be described as an excellent example of Hoosier Hospitality or a person who exemplifies the well-known Midwest work ethic. They are dependable, friendly, caring and honorable day in and day out. Whether sitting atop a large organization, caring for the sick, or serving at the front counter, the Chamber Champion is highly respected for the good work she or he does.

ONE Great Community Salutes!

Nomination Form

Shelley Erbse & Nancy Hazelbaker Richmond Schools (Test Middle School)

ONE Great Communty Salutes!

WAYNE COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Attn: Amy Holthouse

Amy Bain - Olde Richmond Inn

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Community Beautification Award The Community Development Committee of the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses for making significant improvements to their facilities and/or grounds.* At this time we are asking for your help in identifying their efforts. Please complete the form below and return to the Chamber office by mail or fax. *Significant improvements go beyond the typical painting/lawn care that would normally be expected of a business.

Community Beautification Award Nomination Form Business Being Nominated Address Business Contact Name

Phone

Improvements Made Your Name

Phone

Please return form to: Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce 33 South 7th Street • Richmond, Indiana 47374 Fax: 765.966.0882 • Phone: 765.962.1511• www.wcareachamber.org

Farm Bureau Insurance

Midwest Roofing & Restoration

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