Keeping Area Businesses Connected

The Connection

Newsletter of the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce

Spring 2011

5 to 7 pm
Oct 21 Farmers & Merchants

Nov 17 Peter Franklin Jewelers Dec 8 Trine/ Bon Appetit

Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to event at [email protected] OR 260-665-3512 Dates are subject to change.

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Treasurer Marlena McDonald, Farmers & Merchants State Bank Past Chair Jennifer Rumsey, Jemsey Designs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barry Barenfanger - Potawatomi Inn & Restaurant Linda Bateman - Trine University Gene Burd - Retired Pam Doty - Mike Thomas Associates Larry Graham - Nipsco Scott Gruner - First Federal Savings Bank of Angola Hilary Price - Peter Franklin Jewelers Susie Ray - Fort Financial Credit Union Cheryl Weimer - Eberhard & Weimer Steve Wertman - Insurance and Financial Services

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Joe Cox Fremont, IN 46737 Dave Goodwin Angola, IN 46703 Sunrise Donuts Manilal Chaudhari 1905 North Wayne Street Angola, IN 46703 260-665-8110 Waterloo Design 950 West Union Street Waterloo, IN 46793 260-837-3430 Merchant Solutions International Marlene Oxender 138 S Lynn Street Bryan, OH 43506 419-485-5183 Lonsbury Garage LLC Alan Lockhart Owner 208 Mechanic Street Angola, IN 46703 260-665-5165

The Cellular Connection Nichole Anderson Regional Mgr 1426 North Wayne Street Angola, IN 46703 260-624-2400 Ashley Logistics Lori Kuyvenhoven President PO Box 69 Ashley, IN 46703 800-219-8282 Pokagon Veterinary Hospital Dr. Matt Zimmer 2520 W US Hwy 20 Angola, IN 46703 260-665-6023 Quality Converters Robin Woods Admin Mgr. PO Box 308 Orland, IN 46776 260-829-6541 Rowland Associates Inc. Robert Shearer Secretary 120 1/2 East Maumee Street Angola, IN 46703 260-665-3761

Nicole V anette
Executive Assistant Nicole joined the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce in early August replacing Jessica Christen who has taken a position with the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation. Nicole has been a resident of Angola since she was 13 years old and is married with four children. Nicole brings twelve years of experience in the property management industry to her new position with the chamber. Please join the chamber board of directors and staff in welcoming Nicole to the team and also in wishing Jessica good luck at the EDC.
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New Addition to Chamber Fundraiser The 18th annual Angola area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing was held Thursday, August 25 at Glendarin Hills Golf Club. In addition to being a great time this is the chamber s largest non-dues revenue generator. The proceeds raised help us meet our budget requirements to provide chamber services to the community and our members. WLKI was on hand to broadcast all the action! In addition to the golf event which featured a $10,000 hole in one opportunity and three other smaller hole in one prizes was the golf after party. Party on the Patio began at 6:00pm featuring a great dinner under the tent at Glendarin Hills with entertainment provided by Mark Garr and a silent auction featuring great items from local businesses, professional sports memorabilia and some very special items provided by the chamber which held wide appeal to locals and visitors alike. We hope to make the expanded golf after party a new tradition for this event.
The Mayor s Team

Mark Garr

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Chamber welcomes Congressman Stutzman The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Congressman Marlin Stutzman to the annual Chamber Day in the Park on June 8th. The chamber s Executive Director Todd Gorman, Mayor Dick Hickman and Brett Briscoe of WLKI spoke on the air with Congressman Stutzman about issues such as local agribusiness, job creation in Indiana s 3rd Congressional District and the Cameron Memorial Community Hospital expansion and renovation project. Congressman Stutzman is confident that the USDA loan for the project will move forward as budget issues are resolved. In addition, the 200+ event guests enjoyed sunshine, a wonderful breeze and a great lunch served by members of the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and other chamber volunteers. A huge THANK YOU goes out to all who volunteered and attended as guests.

Rep. Stutzman speaks with George Gilbert (FFSB) and Don Marquardt (Timbers)

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Potawatomi Inn
Pictured: Barry Barenfanger and Todd Gorman

The City of Angola

April Chamber Member of the Month

June Member of the Month

Fall Fest 2011

September 23-25

The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be presenting Fall Fest in downtown Angola from Friday, September 23rd thru Sunday, September 25th. The food court will be located on the 100 block of East Gail Street with craft and merchant booths located in each quadrant of the public square and on the 100 block of South Wayne Street. The Timbers beer tent will be located on the 100 block of South Martha Street and the Piggy s Main Stage will again be located in front of the court house on the southeast side of the public square. There s fun for all ages at the 2011 Angola Fall Fest! Come visit the crafters and merchants, enjoy the entertainment on the main stage, grab some delicious treats from the food court and relax with a libation in the beer tent as we say farewell to summer and celebrate the upcoming harvest season in down-

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Potawatomi Inn was selected as the Chamber Member of the Month for April for the exceptional hospitality they have provided to The Angola Area Chamber of Commerce in host our annual Business Expo each spring. The City of Angola was selected as the Chamber Member of the Month for June for their outstanding job of organizing and executing the downtown Angola beautification project. Sheets LP Gas was selected as the Chamber Member of the month for their charitable contributions to, among others, RISE Inc., Angola Balloons Aloft and the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sheets LP Gas
Pictured: Terry German and Todd Gorman

July Member of the Month

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