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.
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
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At the Mishawaka Business Association, we believe that a vibrant business
community is healthy for the community at large.
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
Bill Killilea, Executive Director
Business
After Hours
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
Vice President
Joel Laidig
Edward Jones Investments
Secretary/Treasurer
Greg Loughridge
Attorney-at-law

Board Members
   
Pam Batcho
Express Employment Professionals
S. Michael Compton
Mishawaka City Council
Julie Dekeizer
City of Mishawaka
Jim Dillon
National City
Drew Johnson
IP Solutions, Inc.
Marsha McClure
Mutual Bank
Marc Merrill
Merrill Pharmacy
George Mighion, DDS
Mighion Family Dentistry
Irene Mills
University Park Mall
Elizabeth Styles
Chase Bank
Chuck Trippel
Main St. Grille
Stacy Vervynckt
McCarthy Insurance Group
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.  
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
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Come out for some summer fun!

This summer the MBA is sponsoring the
M
ishawaka 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!
Presented By:
Underwritten  By:

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.