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Chaplains bring faith to Bluffton, Ohio Northern universities
Business: Bluffton University City: Bluffton Employee: The Rev. Stephen “Tig” Intagliata Key asset: School chaplain Key quote: I like to get to know students whether they are involved in campus ministry or not. I see this campus as... Full story
Allen Jones, tool engineer at American Trim, speaks about research and development at company headquarters on Grand Avenue in Lima.
American Trim turns tech to check
Business: American Trim City: Lima Owner: American Trim Key asset: High-velocity metal forming team, working to commercialize new technologies Key quote: “What we’re tasked with is taking new technology out of the research realm and... Full story
Stacey Benavidez poses with her husband, Alex (left), and her father, Mike Rode, at Baked to Perfection in Delphos. The three are co-owners of the shop.
Bakery treats Delphos to a slice of hospitality
Baked to Perfection a dream come true for owners
 Business: Baked to Perfection City: Delphos Owners: Stacey and Alex Benavidez, Mike Rode Key asset: Known for cakes, other bakery and deli items Key quote: “We’re just something different. We’re not your usual drive-thru,... Full story
Laura Ladd stands in the cardio cath lab in which she was treated at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
Care hidden within the heart
Heart centers at LMH, St. Rita's a community asset
Business: Lima Memorial Health System – Heart and Vascular Institute City: Lima Key asset: Catheterization lab Key quote: “Decreased blood flow is what kills muscle. We want to get that blood flow moving.” — Vicki... Full story
Robert Fishbein, president of I&K Distributors,says the keys to success are the work force, great customer service and exclusive food product lines.
Delphos food distributor thrives
I&K Distributors the 'workplace of the world's finest people'
Business: I&K Distributors City: Delphos Owner: Ramex, Inc. Key asset: Major distribution center for food products Key quote: “We have a very dedicated, hard-working group of people here. They’re rural people, used to hard work.... Full story
Missy Iiames, an environmental technician, uses a thermal-imaging camera at the Husky Lima Refinery.
Husky keeps a thermal eye on Lima refinery
Business: Husky Lima Refinery City: Lima Owner: Husky Energy Key asset: (FLIR) Forward Looking Infrared camera Key quote: “It’s kind of like if you’re looking through those night-vision goggles. I can look at something in the... Full story
Director of sales Theresa Gray (left) and general manager Marie Grimm display one of the many guest rooms at the Wingate Inn in downtown Lima.
Lima's Wingate books on community
Downtown hotel counts on strategic location near Civic Center
Business: The Wingate by Wyndham City: Lima Key asset: Downtown location next to Civic Center Key quote: “We work really, really well together. It’s a great focus point when you’re selling that you are hooked up to the Civic... Full story
Wagner Farms & Sawmill has modern equipment with hydraulics to load logs onto semitrucks and haul them to the mill. Mike Wagner loads logs that have just been cut.
Nothing goes to waste at Wagner Farms & Sawmill
Leipsic business has grown with the family that owns it
Business: Wagner Farms & Sawmill Village: Leipsic Owner: Family Partnership Key Asset: Three-generation family business Key quote: “Timber is a crop we harvest, just like beans, corn and wheat.” — Mike Wagner  ... Full story
Mike Brunk, co-owner of The Olde Thyme Pantry in Elida, hands fresh-cut meat to a customer. The business specializes in deli items and bulk products.
Olde Thyme values
Pantry in Elida sells bulk food items at reasonable prices
Business: The Olde Thyme Pantry City: Elida Owners: Mike and Dolores Brunk Key asset: Bulk food products at reasonable prices Key quote: “We’re trying to sell high-quality products for discounted prices. We’re not paying for... Full story
Kettle Creations employees inspect newly packaged mashed potatoes. The company packages its products for multiple brands.
Only good comes from potatoes, butter and milk
Kettle Creations is up and running in Lima
Business: Kettle Creations City: Lima Owner: Kettle Creations Inc. Key asset: Experienced employees Key quote: “There’s no guarantee of tomorrow, so we just try to stay humble and do our job and good things will happen.”... Full story
Doug Sutton-Ramspeck works at his office in the OSU-Lima writing center.
OSU-Lima, Rhodes State centers give students a boost
Business: OSU-Lima City: Lima Employee: Doug Sutton-Ramspeck Key asset: Writing center director, Assistant professor in English Key quote: “I think a lot of students feel anxiety over that transition from high school to college. This is to... Full story
Mike Kaye (right) and his son, Mic, stand in the warehouse at their store, R&K Shoes, on Cable Road in Lima.
Outstanding service is good for the sole
Finding a niche has spelled success for R&K, Wise, Red Wing and Bob Johns shoe stores
Business: Bob Johns Shoes, Pedorthics & Shoe Repair City: Lima Owner: Bob Johns Key asset: Shoe repair, custom orthotics, “comfort” line of shoes Key quote: “You’ve just got to find your niche — find out what... Full story
Procter & Gamble employees (from left) Mark Kenner, Allen Forest and Neal Walton work at the Lima Salvation Army during Deployment Day in 2008.
Procter & Gamble sticks to 'The Lima Dream'
Document outlines need for community service
Business: Procter & Gamble City: Lima Owner: Procter & Gamble Key asset: Community service Key quote: “We feel privileged to work for a company that takes helping others seriously.” — Elaine Swope     LIMA... Full story
Andy Czajkowski (left), owner of Statewide Ford and Statewide Emergency Products, poses with Dave Matarese, installation manager for Statewide Emergency Products.
Statewide keeps cops on the road
Van Wert car dealership sells, outfits police vehicles
Business: Statewide Emergency Products City: Van Wert Owner: Andy Czajkowski Key asset: Good workers and a simple plan Key quote: “You can go without a computer in your police car, you can go without new uniforms, you can go without a new... Full story
Lima resident Sara Swick exercises on an elliptical machine at Anytime Fitness in Lima.
Three different spots for 24-hour fitness
Exercise round the clock at Westwood Tennis, Anytime Fitness and Fitness Solution 24/7
Business: Westwood Tennis & Fitness City: Lima Owner: Tony Collins Key asset: Wide range of equipment and facilities Key quote: “There’s nobody in town who has the equipment we have.”   Business: Anytime Fitness... Full story
Mike Copeland began working for Ford in 1993 and had been a volunteer with the Bath Township Fire Department.
Tinsmith does double duty at Ford plant
Mike Copeland coordinates Emergency Response Team
Business: Lima Ford Engine Plant City: Bath Township Owner: Ford Motor Co. Key asset: Mike Copeland and the Emergency Response Team Key quote: “We’re so proud to have Ford Motor Co. in the township. We need to do everything we can to... Full story
New brick work was part of the restoration project on the old Lima Trust Co. building in 2005. Trisco Systems is known for its attention to historical details.
Trisco Systems: The building doctor
Lima company specializes in restoring building exteriors
Business: Trisco Systems City: Lima Owner: Key asset: Restoration, protection, renovation of buildings Key quote: “We have second-, third- and even fourth-generation of employees. Their work ethic has played a big part in the success of... Full story
At Dannon, yogurt cups are
Workers' imput boosts Dannon output
Business: Dannon Co. City: Minster Owner: Dannon Co. Key asset: One of the largest yogurt producing facilities in the world Key quote: ““Every company says we want you to have a sense of accountability, we believe in you, you can do... Full story
Dirk Rummel, vice president of sales, has worked for The Powell Co. in Lima for 10 years.
Keeping it clean for 64 years
Dirk Rummel pitches products for healthier people
Key player: Dirk Rummel City: Lima Business: The Powell Co. Key role: Vice president of sales Key quote: “It’s really about indoor air quality, healthier workers, healthier people. It’s really about things happening inside the... Full story
Loire Taylor is a crime prevention officer with the Lima Police Department.
A stitch in crime
Loire Taylor aids Lima Police in crime prevention
Key player: Loire Taylor City: Lima Business/Organization: Lima Police Department Key role: Crime prevention specialist Key quote: “Crime prevention is very important because it’s more desirable to prevent a crime than respond to one... Full story
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