Jobs are — or should be — the number one priority as economic recovery (in that sense) remains elusive. For those currently without jobs, however, how much unemployment compensation is too much? It’s a tricky question, but one that is starting to be asked by more than a few people.
The unemployment comp program, created during [...]
Berne Apparel Company announces its relocation from New Haven, Indiana, to the Ossian Industrial Park in Ossian, Indiana, on March 8, 2010.
Berne Apparel Company will bring approximately 41 full-time and 90 seasonal employees with an annual payroll of $1.9 million to the Wells County economy and a capital investment of $3.4 million.
“We welcome Berne Apparel [...]
There are a lot of aspects to consider when interviewing candidates for an open position - skill set, years of experience, ability to fit into the company culture, etc. The list goes on and on. However, there’s one factor that many companies completely overlook, and it can often come back to haunt them.
That factor [...]
After what’s been called the worst recession
since the 1980s, Purdue University agricultural economist Larry DeBoer said the economy is now in a period of recovery.
“When Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, or any economist says the recession is over, we mean the economy is not declining any more,” DeBoer said. “Think of [...]
Conexus Indiana announced yesterday that it has launched Indiana Supplier INsight, a Web-based community linking manufacturers with Indiana suppliers.
Sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the database will allow Indiana manufacturers to streamline operations, reduce transportation costs and better manage oversight by connecting with Indiana suppliers through an internet portal. Indiana Supplier INsight is a [...]
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Northeast Indiana Chamber Coaltion. (NEICC) They have released bills in the statehouse that are of interest to Northeast Indiana Businesses.
Click here to learn more about these bills currently being debated.
Bills of Interest
Click Read more.. for the newest member news.
Chamber News February 2010
Register now for the “State of the City” Address hosted by the Wells County Chamber of Commerce.
March 4, 2010 ~ 12:00 Noon
Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre
Lunch $15.00
Click here to register online
2009 is almost over, and it’s time to start thinking about any unfinished financial plans you have for this year. Time is running out to finish whatever needs to be done for your finances personally, for your company and for your employee benefits.
Listed below are six items that are important for everyone to review at [...]
Amy Ginter is the newest addition to the Office Concepts, Inc. team. She has over 18 years of sales and customer service experience. Amy will be assisting new and existing customers with their Digital Office needs (printers, copiers, scanners, fax, etc) in Huntington, Wabash, Wells, and Kosciusko Counties. In addition to this equipment, Office [...]