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WARREN AREA CHAMBER MEETING

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Lunch provided by East of Chicago

 

Introduction of Chamber members and guests

Minutes of Previous Meeting and Treasurer’s Report approved

Spotlight Business

  • Terry Miller Century 21Terry has been in real estate for 20 years with office in Fort Wayne. Housing market is currently fast moving and there are around 20 homes on the market in Huntington County. Home values are up as well as assessments, cost, and interest rates. Questions are always free with Terry!
  • DeWeese – Cheryl and George have been in business over 40 years, located downtown Warren. Sell/repair all appliances, water systems, and can rent to own water softeners. They services many areas in and around Huntington County.

New Business

  • Samuel Jones Breakfast and Event Sign Up – Committee put together for event and will meet soon. Sign up for other events passed around.   

Updates:

  • Downtown Park – Josh proposed a Downtown Park Committee be formed. Need to discuss further.
  • HC Chamber – Small business is booming in Huntington County. Planet Fitness is moving in to part of the old Marsh building (south end) and Harbor Freight will open in May. The Farmers Market will be moving to Lake Claire and will add live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Heritage Days is June 15-19.
  • HC Visitors’ Bureau – Tina Bobila will be stepping into the Executive Director role.
  • HC Community Foundation – Grant awarded to Historic Warren for mural on Napa building downtown.
  • HC Council – New jail addition is open, working on renovating old. 911 department in process of moving to Victory Knoll.
  • United Way – Jennifer Harris is the new Executive Director.
  • HCCSC Board – Outdoor track will be resurfaced soon.
  • Warren Town Council – Currently working on financing for new fire truck.  
  • Historic Warren – Car show set for June 10th at Golfo.  
  • SSF – Theme will be Homemade Happiness and will be held July 1-4th. April 23rd there will be Nelson’s Chicken Fundraiser.

 

2021 Positions:

President – Terry Miller

Vice President – Cheryl Deweese

2nd Vice President – Tammy Zehner

Secretary – Leah Pursley

Treasurer – Patti Bustos

Terms:

Rose Broyles 2022-2024 – 1st Term

Cheryl Deweese 2021-2023 – 2nd Term

Jeremy Rufener 2021-2023 – 2nd Term

Patti Bustos 2022-2024 – 2nd Term

Leah Pursley 2020-2022 – 1st Term

Terry Miller 2020-2022 – 1st Term

Kevin Jackson 2020-2022 – 1st Term

Krysta Fornal 2022-2024 – 1st Term

Tammy Zehner 2022-2024 – 1st Term