Spirit

Chaplains bring faith to Bluffton, Ohio Northern universities

Beth L. Jokinen

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

American Trim turns tech to check

Bob Blake

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

Bakery treats Delphos to a slice of hospitality

Baked to Perfection a dream come true for owners

Karen Jantzi

 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

Care hidden within the heart

Heart centers at LMH, St. Rita's a community asset

Greg Sowinski

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

Delphos food distributor thrives

I&K Distributors the 'workplace of the world's finest people'

Kim Kincaid

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

Husky keeps a thermal eye on Lima refinery

Greg Sowinski

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

Lima's Wingate books on community

Downtown hotel counts on strategic location near Civic Center

Tyrel Linkhorn

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

Nothing goes to waste at Wagner Farms & Sawmill

Leipsic business has grown with the family that owns it

Nancy Kline

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

Olde Thyme values

Pantry in Elida sells bulk food items at reasonable prices

Karen Jantzi

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

Only good comes from potatoes, butter and milk

Kettle Creations is up and running in Lima

Heather Rutz

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

OSU-Lima, Rhodes State centers give students a boost

Beth L. Jokinen

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

Outstanding service is good for the sole

Finding a niche has spelled success for R&K, Wise, Red Wing and Bob Johns shoe stores

Karen Jantzi

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 sticks to 'The Lima Dream'

Document outlines need for community service

Heather Rutz

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

Statewide keeps cops on the road

Van Wert car dealership sells, outfits police vehicles

J.D. Bruewer

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

Three different spots for 24-hour fitness

Exercise round the clock at Westwood Tennis, Anytime Fitness and Fitness Solution 24/7

J.D. Bruewer

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

Tinsmith does double duty at Ford plant

Mike Copeland coordinates Emergency Response Team

Bart Mills

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

Trisco Systems: The building doctor

Lima company specializes in restoring building exteriors

Jim Krumel

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

Workers' imput boosts Dannon output

Bob Blake

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

Keeping it clean for 64 years

Dirk Rummel pitches products for healthier people

Tyrel Linkhorn

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

A stitch in crime

Loire Taylor aids Lima Police in crime prevention

Greg Sowinski

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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