Wabash MPI - Carver, Inc. Finishes UpgradeDecember 1998
| Diane Stout, Editor | December 1998 |
Wabash MPI - Carver, Inc. Finishes Upgrade
"Help Us, Rhonda" - WACC's New Theme
Song
Board Member Spotlight - Board Member Kelli
Halderman, Halderman Farm Management Inc.
Wabash Has Chance To Make Statement
Celebration of Light
Gold Star AwardsWabash MPI - Carver, Inc. Finishes Upgrade
Wabash MPI - Carver, a hydraulic press and injection molding machine manufacturer, has recently completed an extensive upgrade/renovation project that was started in 1996! After being purchased by Harbour Group (St. Louis, MO) in the spring of 1995, a plan was established to update the facility. This plan included replacing a large portion of the capital equipment in the manufacturing area. MPI has currently taken delivery of two new lathes, two CNC machining centers, a 30" x 60" surface grinder, and new material handling equipment. Extensive improvements have also been made to the welding area. This last phase, just completed, was the addition of two 5 & 10 ton overheade cranes and rewiring of a new assembly area to increase the capacity and efficiency of the facility. The plant improvements have coincided with record shipments and the addition of approximately 20 new employees. MPI has expressed appreciation to all the suppliers who have contributed to this project.
Go Back to the Top"Help Us, Rhonda" - WACC's New Theme Song
Have you noticed a new voice at the Chamber? If you call or stop in afternoons you may well be greeted by Rhonda Chanthachak. We are very pleased to have Rhonda with us as she learns just what it is like in the cold cruel environment of the workplace. Rhonda is a senior at Wabash High School working from 1:15 to 2:45 Tuesday through Friday through the school to work program under the direction of Karen Halley. She intends to go on to college next year although she is currently uncertain where she will attend. Rhonda is a member of the National Honor Society and Wabash High School Choir. Rhonda continues to be a great help to us. Please welcome her as you see her this semester.
Go Back to the TopChamber Member News
Pulley Financial Services Tony Pulley, President of Pulley Financial Services has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation from the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA. Candidates for the ChFC designation must complete a ten-course curriculm of study and 20 hours of supervised examinations, and fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements.
The program focuses on the complete financial planning process. The subject matter includes fundamentals of financial planning, income taxation, life and health insurance, business taxation and planning, investments, and retirement planning.
Tony is a member of the Board of Directors of The Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce along with many other civic organizations and groups.
Congratulations Tony!
Stop in and say Hi to Mike Doswell at Walgreen's. Mike was recently appointed Manager of the Wabash store - his first manager appointment with Walgreen's. Best of luck, Mike!
Go Back to the TopBoard Member Spotlight
Board Member -Kelli Halderman
Halserman Farm Management Inc.
Kelli Halderman was born and raised in Wabash. She was a graduate of Northfield High School and majored in Corporate Financial Management at Ball State University. Kelli was also a member of the women's basketball team while at Ball State.
After spending six months in Tampa, FL working for a dairy and food processor, she returned to Wabash to work in her husband's family business, Halderman Farm Management and Real Estate Services, Inc. Kelli stated, "It is a joy to work with my husband, brother-in-law and father-in-law as secretary/treasurer of both operations."
Richard and Kelli have been married approximately 6 years and have one daughter (Jacki Jo, born October 20, 1998). They both enjoy snow and water skiing, scuba diving, working on their farm and other outdoor activities. Kelli is also involved with the Chamber's Business Women's Council, Wabash County gala steering committee, deacon at the Wabash Presbyterian Church, Community Service basketball and Tri-Kappa Sorority.
Go Back to the TopWabash Has Chance To Make Statement
As you may have heard the eyes of the film industry are looking at Wabash this week. A true "G" rated old fashion family movie making Wabash one of its 6 premier spots in the nation. A good attendance will show Hollywood that America will support this type of film and indeed wants more of them. "Summer of the Monkeys" starring Corey Sevier, Wilford Brimley, Michael Ontkein, and Leslie Hope is just that movie brought to Wabash by the Heartlend Film Festival before Disney releases it on video in December. Cast your vote by your attendance at Eagles Theatre.
Go Back to the TopCelebration of Light
The 12th annual Celebration of Light will be Friday, November 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. This event, sponsored by the Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce commemorates our heritage of being the first electrically lighted city as well as ushering the Christmas Holiday season to Wabash. It is only proper to celebrate "light" at this time as there is such an impact brought by light to the advent season with both secular and religious symbolism. Representatives from all the townships of Wabash County will gather at the Courthouse to aid in spreading the light from one single candle, throughout the crowd and ultimately to the top of the Courthouse as the famous tree around the top of the Courthouse is illuminated. Of course there will also be entertainment and yes, that jolly old elf from the North Pole will make his first official stop in Wabash. Santa will begin his tour at Wabash Village Shopping Center at 6:00 p.m. winding up downtown after the ceremony where downtown merchants are planning special events of their own.
Go Back to the TopGold Star Awards
Big thank yous and gold stars go to the following board members for their assistance in moving the Christmas Trees from the Bront Storage building to the old Sears building:
Brian Howenstine
Larry HooverThanks also to the City of Wabash and Dick Miller for arranging that temporary place to store them on short notice while we decide their future. Suggestions are welcome.
Thank yous and additional gold stars to the following for their assistance in ticket sales and crowd control for the circus project:
Brian Howenstine
Tony Pulley
Larry Hoover
Beth Miller (twice)
Troy Cole
Dan Barrett
Susan Eakright
Herb Smith
Bill Foulke (twice)
Skip Daughtery
Karen Halley (twice)
Kelli Halderman
Greg Featherstone
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