| Issue No. 278 Serving the Entire Business Community October 2007 | ||||
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Holiday Charity Auction - trees, wreaths & centerpieces Although the days are warm, the mosquitoes are still buzzing around, and the holidays seem miles away, it is time to start planning for this year's Holiday Charity Auction. The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor this second annual event, on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Last year was a great success, with 29 Chamber members donating over 30 decorated trees and wreaths for the auction. Their generosity along with the many participants in the bidding rose over $3300 for 3 local not-for-profit organizations in our community. The money was divided between Care and Share, the Marshall County Neighborhood Center and the Red Cross Food Pantry. We are looking forward to your support again this year. We have made some special additions to the event for 2007. We are adding centerpieces to our items and will be limiting the number of centerpieces and wreaths entered to the first 30. In addition, we will only be offering limited edition spots to the first 10 decorated trees. Since we are holding the event earlier this year, people will be able to bid on wreaths and centerpieces for use from the middle of November to the end of the holiday season. If your business or organization would like to decorate and donate a holiday item, you may choose to theme your entry for Autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or general holiday decoration. This year the Marshall County Historical Museum will once again host the event. Beginning at 5:00 PM, catered hors d'oeuvres and drinks, thank you to Embarq again this year, with the auction beginning at 6:00 PM. Sam Goebel, RE/MAX Oak Crest Realty and Oak Crest Auctions are donating their services to the event again this year. The money raised will go to benefit Rebuilding Together, Marshall County Single Families, and The Marshall County Historical Society. Each of these organizations represents an important part of the service and economic development in our community. Entries need to be completed and dropped of at the museum by November 5th and will be displayed at the museum for the public to view until the night of the auction on November 15th. Anyone is allowed to participate in the creations and the auction. One of each tree, wreath and centerpiece will receive the title of 'People's Choice Award' which is determined by your votes.  With a one-dollar donation per vote, anyone can vote once or many times for their favorite tree, wreath and/or centerpiece. We will announce the 'People's Choice Awards' the night of the auction on November 15th. The museum will have a special Open House on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, to showcase the holiday creations.Contact the chamber for more information or to reserve your spot for a tree, wreath or centerpiece created by your organization. Since a limited number of items will be accepted for this event on a first-come, first-served basis, you should reserve your spot as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing and showcasing your creations.  
Ancilla Domini College
9601 S. Union Road, Donaldson, 574-936-8898; www.ancilla.edu Ancilla College announced a four percent increase in enrollment for the fall 2007 semester. The increase is in line with goals established in the Strategic Plan approved by the Ancilla College Board of Trustees in spring 2007. "The action steps outlined in the Strategic Plan called for adding soccer and golf teams this fall," stated Dr. Ron May. "As we continue to add programs, such as the new agriculture courses in January 2008, LPN to RN Bridge Program next summer, and on-campus housing in fall 2009, I am confident our enrollment growth will continue and meet the goal of more than 700 students by the fall of 2011." Ancilla College is a Catholic, two-year, co-educational, liberal arts college in Donaldson, IN sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Crossroads Academy 1800 Jim Neu Drive, Plymouth, 574-936-8834; www.crossroadsacademy.com A QuickBooks Class will be held at Crossroads Academy on Saturday October 13th from 8-4. If you would like to attend, please call to pre-register and send pre-payment before Friday, October 5, 2007. The fee for the class is $100. If you have any questions, or for further information, call 936-8834. Heartland Artists 203 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, 574-936-9515; www.heartlandartists.org October 7, 2007, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Heartland Artists will be hosting their Grand Opening Reception in their NEW Gallery at 203 N. Michigan St. (moving from 321 N. Water St.) This grand opening will also kick off their 19th Annual Juried Regional Art Exhibit. Regular hours for the Exhibit will be Noon to 4:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and 1:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday. Thieling Co., LLC 841 Lincolnway East, Plymouth, 574-936-4054; www.thielingcpa.com Thieling Co., LLC, CPAs are RELOCATING to 841 Lincolnway East on October 6, 2007, which will become their permanent location. Thanks to the immediate assistance offered by John & Judy Stone and Dave & Shelly Norman of Custom Tower Systems, Inc., they have been operating from a temporary location since the fire that occurred at their offices in May of this year. Their mailing address remains P.O. Box 419, Plymouth and their phone number continues to be 936-4054. Glik's 2005 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, 574-941-2792; www.gliks.com September 13, 2007, Glik's celebrated their 110th Anniversary. Their Anniversary celebration will last for 110 days in all Glik stores. More than 110 years ago, Joseph Glik sold merchandise from a horse drawn wagon in Northern Missouri and Iowa. A son, Morris, was born in Gallatin, Missouri in 1884 and shortly thereafter the family moved to St. Louis. Joseph became a clerk in a clothing store, and in 1897 opened his own small men's wear store on North Broadway in St. Louis. The last thirty years has seen rapid growth with a total of 50 stores located in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Retail technology has transformed these stores into an efficient organization. The corporate office and distribution center in Granite City, IL offer the most up-to-date technology tools available in retail today. The Glik family is proud to celebrate 110 years of retailing. They express their thanks to their associates past and present, vendors, communities and most of all, their customers. Congratulations Glik's for 110 years! CB Richard Ellis - South Bend Key Tower, 202 S. Michigan, Suite 900, South Bend, 574-237-6000; www.cbre.com/southbend The South Bend partner office of CB Richard Ellis has merged with The Stone Group (dba FM Stone Commercial) effective September 7, 2007. The new entity will go by the name CB Richard Ellis | Bradley. The merger expands the presence of both companies in the commercial real estate industry and combines the resources of two, well-established and widely known brands in Michiana. CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2006 revenue). With over 24,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate and partner offices). CB Richard Ellis | Bradley is a partner office of CB Richard Ellis, Inc. serving the commercial real estate needs of those in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. In 2007, BusinessWeek named CB Richard Ellis one of the 50 'best in class' companies across all industries. October 2007
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