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 Chamber President's MessageFrom the desk of Chamber President 2005 Mike Lintner Reflection and anticipation typically characterize this time of year. Many people, I think tend to look back and assess their accomplishments during the year just ended; while at the same time establishing goals for the year ahead. The process is really no different for your Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Looking back at 2005, I think there are many things we can be extremely proud of. The retail group, under the leadership of Kay Garrison and Rich Holland, put together a very successful scavenger hunt. We received very positive feed-back from merchants and customers alike regarding this event. Obviously this is something we want to continue. The KIOSK program that you read about in the December news letter is another significant accomplishment that your Chamber staff have worked on for a long time. This program gives Chamber members, yet another way to promote their goods and services. I think this program will experience tremendous growth in the years ahead. We had a very nice Annual meeting and we were very fortunate to have Patricia Miller, Indiana Secretary of Commerce, as our keynote speaker. The Plymouth Area Chamber's roll in the efforts that brought Medallion Cabinetry to our area, I think, is also something we can be very proud of. I truly believe that Plymouth prospers when the areas around us also prosper. I want to thank all of the staff of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for their hard work and dedication. But most of all I want to thank the Chamber members for their continued support. I wish you all the very best in 2006. Mike   Collins & Company Realtors 1435 N. Michigan St., Plymouth; 574-936-4444; www.collinsandcompanyrealtor.com Collins and Company GMAC Real Estate is now Collins and Company Realtors, Inc. Owner Chris Collins announced today that he has dropped the GMAC Real Estate franchise in favor of going independent. 'We've been associated with a real estate franchise for the past 20 years,' noted Collins. 'The first 15 years were with Better Homes and Gardens, which was acquired by the financing giant GMAC about 5 years ago. We had a great relationship with both franchises but feel our royalty fees could be better spent advertising in our local market.' Other than the name change everything will stay the same at the Collins office. 'We actually are expecting a boost in our referral network available only to independent brokers' Collins stated. Collins and Company has offices in Plymouth and Bremen with plans to open a branch in Culver in 2006. Collins was recently recognized by the local board of realtors for celebrating his 30th year of business in Plymouth. Family Chiropractic of Plymouth - Dr. Gruendler 1405 N. Michigan St., Plymouth; 574-941-2225 Dr. Anissa Gruendler's practice, Family Chiropractic of Plymouth, has extended services to include massage therapy and nutrition consultation, expanding the care needs of their cliental. Pam Mahler is the Massage Therapist and Reflexologist, and Angie Jablonski, 'Think Light.' has joined as the nutrition consultant. They offer free consultations. McCormick Electrical Services, Inc. 28620 State Road 4, North Liberty; 574-656-8328; www.meservicesinc.com McCormick Electrical Services has been in business for 6 years serving the surrounding towns and communities of the Midwest. They have qualified, certified, union electrical technicians who are back-ground checked and drug tested for customer safety. They service both commercial and residential locations, providing 24 hour emergency service. Owner, Tom McCormick, was born and raised in North Liberty and specializes in helping the local communities. Tom has been a firefighter on the Liberty Township Fire Department since 1990. McCormick Electrical is a member of the North Liberty Chamber of Commerce of which Tom is presently serving as vice-chairman and has been a past chairman. They are a sponsor for the North Liberty Youth League. McCormick Electrical is a member of the Better Business Bureau and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. They proudly put up the Holiday and Potato Creek Festival decorations each year. Servpro of Marshall, Starke, Polaski & Fulton Counties 15147 W. Lincoln Hwy., Plymouth; 574-936-9938; www.servpro.com; www.servpro.com/franchise.asp?id=9237 Servpro opened for business on June 1, 2005. Servpro is a fire and water restoration and carpet cleaning company. Services include fire, smoke and soot restoration, water removal and dehumidification, mold mitigation and remediation and catastrophic storm response. Also included are move-outs and contents restoration, electronics and equipment, document drying, crime scene and vandalism, carpet, upholster, drapes, blinds and odor identification. They provide 24-hour emergency service. Husband and wife, Roger and Alison Goranson, are the owners. Roger has worked in the industry for 8 years. He attended Ball State and has a degree in general studies. They have three boys. Marshall Co. Community Foundation 2701 N. Michigan St., Plymouth; 574-935-5159; www.marshallcountycf.org The Marshall County Community Foundation announces the Lilly Scholarship Community Scholarship applications are available. Seniors and Marshall County residents desiring to apply for the scholarship, should contact the Marshall County Community Foundation office at 574-935-5159 or online at www.marshallcountycf.org for an application. Applications are due back by January 20, 2006. For information contact Jayne Gibson, Administrative Assistant, Marshall County Community Foundation at 574-935-5159. New Members
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