The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a pair of local businesses with ribbon cutting ceremonies today. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Executive Director Announces Departure
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce will soon have a new executive director. Debbie Mix is leaving after seven years in that position to pursue a new career opportunity. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Honors Longtime Knox Businessman
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce presented a special award to a longtime member during last week’s awards banquet. Until recently George Mammarella owned and operated Economy Auto Sales in Knox for several years. In 2012 he was chosen Independent Dealer of the Year by the Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association. Continue reading
Nancy J. Dembowski Accepts Henry F. Schricker Award
A lifelong Knox resident who has made a career of community service is the recipient of the 2016 Starke County Chamber of Commerce Henry F. Schricker Award. The honor is named after the former governor and is given annually to someone who embodies his credo of “service before self.” Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Accepting Henry F. Schricker Award Nominations
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Henry F. Schricker Community Service Award. It’s given to a local resident who embodies the former governor and North Judson native’s credo of “service before self.” Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Hosting Meet the Candidates Night
Starke County voters will have a chance to acquaint themselves with candidates for federal, state and local office tomorrow night in Knox. Continue reading
Starke Business of the Year Nominations Being Accepted
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for its “Business of the Year” award.
Rep. Walorski Touts Accomplishments to Local Business Leaders
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski visited Bass Lake Monday, to tout some of her accomplishments to members of the Starke and Pulaski County chambers of commerce. Walorski said that over the past few years, House Republicans have been making progress on their agenda, in spite of a president Walorski says has not been supportive of their positions. She says Republicans have been getting things done in Washington both through persistence and compromise with Democrats. Continue reading
Open House Scheduled at New Physicians Office Location
Indiana University Primary Care-Knox is celebrating its recent move into a new location with a Monday ribbon cutting and open house. Continue reading
Starke Chamber Names Kersting’s Cycle Center Business of the Year
“The little shop in the middle of nowhere where wonderful folks come from everywhere” is the 2015 Starke County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.
Kersting’s Cycle Center owner Jim Kersting and his late wife, Nella, opened a small engine repair shop south of North Judson on State Road 39 in 1960. The original building has grown to more than 37,000 square feet with more than 20 employees during the busy motorcycle riding season. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Announces Shricker Honoree
A longtime Starke County Extension Home Economist is the winner of the 2015 Henry F. Schricker Award. Named for the former governor and Starke County native, the award is given annually to a resident who embodies Shricker’s credo of service before self. This year’s committee, comprised of Starke County Chamber of Commerce representatives and former Schricker Award winners, selected Melba Shilling as the honoree. Continue reading
Nominations Open for Schricker Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Henry F. Schricker Award, presented each year by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading
Starke County Business of the Year Nominations Open
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2016 Business of the Year. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Hosts Business Ribbon Cutting, Chamber After Hours
Celebrate the opening of a new business in Starke County at an upcoming Chamber After Hours mixer at the visitor center. Adventures By Tracy – CruiseOne is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. Guests will explore the world of travel and learn about cruising, resorts and tours and group and incentive travel. They can enter to win a free seven-night cruise from Norweigan Cruise Lines and door prizes. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Please RSVP by Monday, Aug. 17 by calling 574-772-0809 or emailing trust@cruiseone.com. Continue reading
Leadership Starke County Class Graduates
The Leadership Starke County class of 2014-2015 has graduated. The 15 participants spent the past nine months honing community leadership skills, building self-confidence and interacting with community leaders. The class included a student from each of the county’s three high schools. Members met one day per month at sites throughout the county and learned about local history, geography and culture, the local economy, government, education and social services. Strategic planning and service on boards were also covered. Continue reading
Starke County is Part of New State Christmas Tradition
Starke County will be represented on the main Christmas tree on display in the Capitol Building in Indianapolis this holiday season. Each year First Lady Karen Pence hosts an event to light the large tree in the rotunda of the Capitol with hundreds of school children attending.
This year, the program has changed to provide multiple smaller trees, and one 12-foot tree provided by the Indiana Tree Growers Association. All the trees will be in the rotunda. The main tree will have a statewide theme. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Hands Out “Above and Beyond Awards”
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized community contributors with their inaugural “Above and Beyond Business Awards.” They will be given annually to businesses or organizations that do something special, like add a new program or go out of their way to support Starke County.
The SCILL Center was recognized for their high school auto tech and welding programs and adult welding program, all of which give Starke County residents training for lifelong employment opportunities.
The Starke County Youth Club was also honored with a plaque. Their after school, summer and basketball programs serve more than 600 Starke County youngsters annually and provide social and leadership skills as well as help with academics and test scores. Recently the SCYC added middle school programs at Knox and North Judson-San Pierre. Continue reading
Skronski Honored With Henry F. Schricker Award
A longtime Knox High School teacher and farmer is the 2014 Starke County Chamber of Commerce Henry F. Schricker Award winner. The honor is given annually to a resident who embodies the former governor’s credo of “service before self.” Frank Skronski moved to North Judson from Chicago with his family as a young man. He joined the Navy, which is where he met his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Leppelt. After leaving the service he attended Elmhurst College and earned a degree from Northern Illinois University. Continue reading
IU Health Starke Hospital Named Chamber Business of the Year
IU Health Starke Hospital’s commitment to the community has earned them the honor of being named 2015 Business of the Year by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce. The formal award will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the chamber’s annual dinner. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Hosting Nonpartisan Meet the Candidates Night
Starke County voters can meet candidates for federal, state and local office tomorrow evening at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox. The Starke County Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates night starts at 6 p.m. Executive Director Debbie Mix hopes for a good turnout. She notes the event is meet and greet, not a debate. Continue reading
