by Julie Scher, Editor
Remember how your neighbors would tell you about the meat special at the local butcher shop, or the new car at the local car dealer, or the promotion their daughter received, because the manager of the shop told them?
If you have a question about where to find a local product or service, email us and we’ll post it on this blog. Our advertisers will share their exciting news about new products and services with you, to make it easier for you to find what you want and need, and save time and money shopping.
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INFORMATIVE NETWORKING SERIES TO AID BUSSINESSES
The Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce will launch their Empower Hour educational series on February 10, 2010, Executive Director Anita Shepherd announced today.
The Empower Hour series is a comprehensive tool to help area businesses expand their knowledge and capabilities and network in a non-competitive setting. The sessions will be informative, interactive and specifically aimed to cover topics that can be implemented by businesses and organizations. Over a lunch hour, attendees will be offered beneficial and practical information by field experts. “In order to build our businesses, we must continue learning and educate ourselves on the most relevant topics facing the business world. One of the main requests from our area businesses has been for expanded educational opportunities, and these that in addition to networking opportunities,” Shepherd said.
The first Empower Hour session will focus on cost effective marketing through social media on the Web. Digital Hill Multimedia, Inc will be presenting real case studies and providing information on how to apply these marketing tactics. The lunch-time lesson will be on February 10, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kendallville Public Library and is sponsored by Freedom Academy. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members and can be reserved at the Chamber’s Web site, www. kendallvillechamber.com.
The topic for the second quarter is stress and money. The speaker will be Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and co-founder of Kachmann Mind Body Institute.
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This week's best bargains; see ads Here
Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend. Two local florists are having good sales on roses.
Lillian Rose in Avilla has sprays of miniature roses for just $14.95.
Chloe's Florist in Kendallville has traditional long stemmed roses for just $49.99 arranged in a vase. They also offer flowers for any budget starting at just $5.
The Woods Too and Lighthouse Lounge, Hudson, is offering a romantic evening of two heart-shaped NY strip steaks, shrimp skewers, dinner for two plus dessert for only $39.99.
Red Skillet Restaurant in Wolcottville has five dinners for just $5 each, starting at 10:30 a.m. weekdays. Plus kids eat free on Fridays.
Maria's House of Pancakes in Kendallville has printable coupons here so that you can buy one entre and get the second for half price, for your Valentine.
Joannas Dealicious Treats, downtown Kendallville, is selling special heart-shaped cookies for just $10 per half dozen and $20 per dozen.
Longe Optical, Kendallville, is offering 50 percent off a complete pair of eyeglasses.
Kendallville Party Store has a discount corner, with beer starting at just $8.99 per case.
Stock up your freezer with meat from Albright's Supermarket in Corunna.
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New businesses in Kendallville
Nana’s Herbs & Organics, 2981 E. North St., Kendallville, is opening soon and offering Gluten Free Products, Fresh Baked Goods to Order, Bottle Herbs, Soy Candles, and Bulk Dry Goods.
BUSINESSES RELOCATE OR OPEN ON MAIN ST. - If you’ve driven down Main St. recently, you may have noticed a few changes. Computer Oasis has relocated to the former bank building and Sinclair Books has reopened just north of them in the former Alternative School location. Alpha Prime Computers recently opened in the 200 block of Main St. between Mr. B’s and Main St. Bargain Shoppe.
LISA SWOGGER JOINS COMMUNITY STATE BANK – Lisa joined the CSB team recently as their commercial loan and mortgage officer. She works at the Riley/North St. branch.
COMMON GRACE RELOCATING TO IMPROVER SERVICES – Common Grace has purchased the former Taylor Rental building located on the corner of Dowling and Allen Chapel Rd. to improve services. Common Grace simply outgrew their current location on Rush street and believes the new location will allow them to store and accept additional food, increase pantry hours, and provide additional emergency help services.
HOME & GARDEN SHOW - The Home & Garden show is scheduled for March 13th & 14th and will be held at the Kendallville Event Center.
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NEW! Noble County Prosecutor's Bad Check List
Noble County Prosecutor's Office now has its bad check program online here. The link will have a permanent home at the bottom of this page, listed after the sheriff's report, and Noble County Most Wanted List.
If you are a business owner who wants to check on customers, a business owner who wants to check on other businesses, or an individual who wants to check on someone giving you a check, here's your link to do that.
Don't take a bad check, check this list first!
...CommUNITY Table free meals
Come join us for a Hot, Delicious Meal & learn about resources available in Noble County –All are Welcome - Mondays & Thursdays form 5p.m. – 7p.m @ Trinity Church United Methodist’s Fellowship Hall.
Friday there is a lunch in Ligonier for Community Table.
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Do you have a question about a business, or service or product that you'd like an answer to? Email it to us at noozmall@yahoo.com and we'll try to find your answer and post it on the
Kendallville Business Blog.
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For local businesspeople, or those who want to start a business,
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
3rd Tuesday of each month at the Chamber one hour appointments
1 - 5 p.m. Contact the Chamber Office 347-1554
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SCORE
SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) now has a Kendallville Branch that is located in an office at the Four County Area Vocational Cooperative facility, 1607 East Dowling Street, to serve the needs of individuals in Noble and LaGrange Counties who want to change careers, or start their own business. At no cost to the clients, SCORE Counselors will be available on Monday and Friday in Room No. 111 in the FCAVC building. Message requests for appointments with the counselors can be left at: 260-349-0250, Ext. No. 273. More details can be found at www.score-fortwayne.org.
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