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Chamber Honors BIGJAWS YFC as January 2026 Member of the Month

January 13, 2026

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recently surprised BIGJAWS Youth for Christ (YFC) with the January Member of the Month recognition, honoring the organization for its continued commitment to serving youth and strengthening communities across the region. The recognition was presented in front of the BIGJAWS YFC team, providing an opportunity to…

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BT Pro Solutions Acquires Spokane Computer, Accelerating Innovation in the Truck Equipment Industry

January 8, 2026

Courtesy of BT Pro Solutions By Brad DiCarlo   Fort Wayne, IN – [1/1/2026] BT Pro Solutions, a leading technology consulting and product development firm, is excited to announce the acquisition of Spokane Computer assets as a strategic investment in the Truck Equipment industry. Spokane Computer is nationally recognized as the industry’s trusted provider of comprehensive…

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A picture of Roger Thornton surprised and happy about being honored as the Wells County Chamber's 2026 Citizen of the Year.

Roger Thornton Honored as Wells County Chamber’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

January 6, 2026

Courtesy of The News-Banner By Holly Gaskill   Roger Thornton planned to spend his Wednesday afternoon like he does many days: talking to people, learning where he could be of service. On this particular occasion, he was headed into Bluffton City Hall for a chat with Mayor Scott Mentzer and Bluffton Parks Department Superintendent Brandy…

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AAM employees standing together to celebrate winning Wells County Chamber's Business of the Year for 2026.

AAM is Wells County Chamber’s 2026 Business of the Year

January 6, 2026

Courtesy of The News-Banner By Holly Gaskill   Surprises aren’t typically welcomed in manufacturing, but Tuesday’s announcement at American Axle & Manufacturing was certainly an exception. The Wells County Chamber of Commerce, with a group of chamber ambassadors in tow, popped into a daily meeting Tuesday to honor AAM as the 2026 Business of the…

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Wells County Chamber Receives Surprise Appreciation from Members

December 30, 2025

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to connecting, supporting, and growing local businesses while fostering a strong and vibrant community, was recently surprised by an outpouring of appreciation from Chamber members and community supporters. Community members, Chamber Ambassadors, and local business leaders gathered with the expectation of celebrating the ribbon cutting for Magnolia Grace’s…

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Grand Sweet Shop Named December Member of the Month by Wells County Chamber 

December 10, 2025

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors surprised Melissa Burke, owner of Grand Sweet Shop, with the December Member of the Month recognition. Grand Sweet Shop is located at 953 North Main Street in Bluffton.    Burke shared that opening a bakery wasn’t part of her original plan. Prior to launching the business,…

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Invested in Ossian: Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Animal Clinic’s Return to Local Ownership

November 30, 2025

Invested in Ossian: Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Animal Clinic’s Return to Local Ownership The Wells County Chamber of Commerce, alongside its ambassadors, proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Ossian Animal Clinic, located at 420 North Jefferson Street. This marks an exciting milestone for the practice as it expands its reach to better serve the…

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From Campfires to Community Leadership: Wells County Chamber Recognizes Higgins with November Honor

November 26, 2025

From Campfires to Community Leadership: Wells County Chamber Recognizes Higgins with November Honor The Wells County Chamber of Commerce has recognized Steve Higgins of the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Scouting America, as the November Member of the Month. This honor reflects Higgins’ decades of leadership, mentorship, and heartfelt service to young people and families throughout…

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Crimson House Café Recognized as October Chamber Member of the Month: Serving Community, One Cup at a Time

October 8, 2025

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recently surprised Crimson House Café in Ossian with the October Member of the Month recognition. The café has become a beloved local gathering place, and the Chamber is proud to highlight owner Catrina Wells and her team for their dedication to the community and commitment to…

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Ribbon Cutting Welcomes 2 Texans Automotive to Bluffton

October 8, 2025

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recently joined owners Nick Fincher and Dale Lawson to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business, 2 Texans Automotive, located at 1413 South Main Street, in Bluffton.  Fincher and Lawson, longtime friends originally from Texas and Virginia, have turned their shared love…

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