The MBA is a growing business membership organization that works to support the businesses within Mishawaka. We believe that a vibrant business community is healthy for the community at large.
Historically, the MBA was primarily focused on downtown Mishawaka, but within the past few years, the focus has broadened to include membership from all of Mishawaka. At the same time our outreach has included business from the Grape Road and Main Street Corridors to the expanding businesses on the city’s south side.
The work of the MBA is varied but with a consistent focus of promoting Mishawaka Businesses.
The MBA sponsors various business promotion events each year. The main event is the Kamm Island Fest each July that is produced with significant underwriting from the City of Mishawaka. The other events include Annual Dinner, Hometown Holiday and Blue Friday. But the MBA is not just about events, we also hold monthly Business After Hours at member businesses and seminars of interest to businesses and the community.
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The MBA is committed to
enhancing and
developing, as well as
promoting the
commercial environment
in Mishawaka. The
Central Business District
remains our primary
focus, but we are
committed to assisting
the business community
in the entire city.
Create visibility, find
marketing opportunities,
leverage your contacts
and build your referral
network! These are just a
few of the many benefits
of being a part of the
MBA!
The MBA consists of
many different
businesses, service
organizations and
professionals, who work
together to make the area
a better place in which to
do business. The
association is guided by
a board of directors and a
strong group of
committed people who
help the association
provide business and
community information
programs to assist its
members in building
professional and business
goodwill.
mishawaka
business
association
At the Mishawaka Business Association, we believe that a vibrant business community is healthy for the community at large.
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Welcome to the MBA...
Mishawaka Business Association 320 West Fourth Street Post Office Box 1999 Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 Tel: 574.259.1833 Fax: 574.259.6313 E-Mail: director@mishawakabusiness.org
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Bill Killilea, Executive Director
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MBA Board of Directors Elected
The Membership of the MBA has re-elected the current Board of Directors slate. The slate of candidates
for the MBA Board where elected by acclimation during the 2009 Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors are:
President Lynn Nemeth Sign-A-Rama
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Vice President Joel Laidig Edward Jones Investments
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Secretary/Treasurer Greg Loughridge Attorney-at-law
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Board Members
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Pam Batcho Express Employment Professionals
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S. Michael Compton Mishawaka City Council
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Julie Dekeizer City of Mishawaka
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Jim Dillon National City
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Drew Johnson IP Solutions, Inc.
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Marsha McClure Mutual Bank
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Marc Merrill Merrill Pharmacy
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George Mighion, DDS Mighion Family Dentistry
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Irene Mills University Park Mall
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Elizabeth Styles Chase Bank
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Chuck Trippel Main St. Grille
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Stacy Vervynckt McCarthy Insurance Group
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We are pleased to announce that our next Business After Hours will be July 15th from 5-7 p.m. hosted by
The Mishawaka Rotary and Sunrise Rotary of Edison Lakes.
The event will take place at Houlihan's Restaurant.
This is a free event open to all MBA members.
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2009 MBA Business of the Year: Martin's Supermarkets
The MBA Board of Directors has named Martin's Supermarkets of Mishawaka, IN the 2009 MBA
Mishawaka Business of the Year. The award was presented at the MBA Annual Meeting & Dinner.
The selection of Martin's Supermarkets as the MBA Business of the Year came after much
consideration by the nomination committee. From the twelve outstanding nominations, Martin's
Supermarkets stood out for its continued commitment to Mishawaka during it's many years of serving
the community. To see the full story about the 2009 MBA Business of the Year please click here.
2009 MBA Person of the Year: George Fobe, West End Bakery
The MBA Board of Directors has named George Fobe of West End Bakery in Mishawaka, IN the 2009
MBA Mishawaka Person of the Year. The award was presented at the MBA Annual Meeting & Dinner.
The selection of George Fobe as the MBA Person of the Year came after much consideration by the
nomination committee. From the several nominations that were submitted, George Fobe stood out
among them for his long support and commitment to Mishawaka. To see his full story please click
here.
Come out for some summer fun!
This summer the MBA is sponsoring the Mishawaka Parks & Recreation's Summer Movies.
The movies are held in beautiful Beutter Park in downtown Mishawaka. This is a family fun event for everyone! Bring your blankets, chairs and popcorn and join us!
August 21st - Beverly Hills Chihuahua SEE YOU THEN!
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Kamm Island Fest
THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!!
IT WILL BE HELD ON JULY 22, 2009 FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE MBA, THERE IS STILL TIME TO BECOME A SPONSOR. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP. THERE IS ALSO ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES ON WSBT RADIO AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE.
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