The MBA is a growing business membership organization
that works to support the businesses within Mishawaka. We
believe that a vibrant business community is healthy for the
community at large.

Historically, the MBA was primarily focused on downtown
Mishawaka, but within the past few years, the focus has
broadened to include membership from all of Mishawaka.
At the same time our outreach has included business from
the Grape Road and Main Street Corridors to the expanding
businesses on the city’s south side.

The work of the MBA  is varied but with a consistent focus of
promoting Mishawaka Businesses.  

The MBA sponsors various business promotion events each
year.  The main event is the Kamm Island Fest each July
that is produced with significant underwriting from the City of
Mishawaka. The other events include Annual Dinner and
Hometown Holiday.  But the MBA is not just about events,
we also hold monthly Business After Hours at member
businesses and seminars of interest to businesses and the
community.
The MBA is committed to
enhancing and
developing, as well as
promoting the
commercial environment
in Mishawaka. The
Central Business District
remains our primary
focus, but we are
committed to assisting
the business community
in the entire city.

Create visibility, find
marketing opportunities,
leverage your contacts
and build your referral
network! These are just a
few of the many benefits
of being a part of the
MBA!

The MBA consists of
many different
businesses, service
organizations and
professionals, who work
together to make the area
a better place in which to
do business. The
association is guided by
a board of directors and a
strong group of
committed people who
help the association
provide business and
community information
programs to assist its
members in building
professional and business
goodwill.
mishawaka
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At the Mishawaka Business Association, we believe that a vibrant business
community is healthy for the community at large.
Welcome to the MBA...
Mishawaka Business Association
320 West Fourth Street
Post Office Box 1999
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
Tel:  574.259.1833
Fax: 574.259.6313
E-Mail: director@mishawakabusiness.org
Bill Killilea, Executive Director
Business
Development Series
MBA Board of Directors Elected
The Membership of the MBA has re-elected the current Board of Directors slate.  The slate of candidates
for the MBA Board were elected by acclimation during the 2010 Annual Meeting.

The Board of Directors are:
President
Joel Laidig
Edward Jones Investments
Vice President
George Mighion, DDS
Mighion Family Dentistry
Secretary/Treasurer
Greg Loughridge
Attorney-at-law

Board Members
   
Pam Batcho
Express Employment Professionals
Michael Compton
Mishawaka City Council
Julie Dekeizer
City of Mishawaka
Andrea Morton
1st Source Bank
Drew Johnson
IP Solutions, Inc.
Marsha McClure
Mutual Bank
Marc Merrill
Merrill Pharmacy
Lynn Nemeth
Sign-A-Rama
Irene McKiernan
University Park Mall
Danika Brolin
Ameriprise Financial
Chuck Trippel
Main St. Grille
Stacy Vervynckt
McCarthy Insurance Group
We are pleased to announce
that our next Business
Development Series will be
March 31st at Noon

Featuring:

Mayor Rea's
Annual Economic
Update

This is a free event and
open to MBA members only.  We look
forward to seeing you there!
Click here for more information.
2010 MBA Business of the Year: Nyloncraft, Inc.
The MBA Board of Directors has named Nyloncraft of Mishawaka, IN the 2010 MBA Mishawaka
Business of the Year. The award was presented at the MBA Annual Meeting & Dinner.   

The selection of Nyloncraft, Inc. as the MBA Business of the Year after much consideration by the
nomination committee.  From the nominations that were submitted, Nyloncraft stood out among them
for it's long time support of and jobs for those in Mishawaka.   To see the full story about the 2010 MBA
Business of the Year  
please click here.
2010 MBA Person of the Year: Robert Stephens, Prime Development
The MBA Board of Directors has named Robert Stephens of Prime Development in Mishawaka the 2010
MBA Mishawaka Person of the Year. The award was presented at the MBA Annual Meeting & Dinner.   

The selection of Robert Stephens as the MBA Person of the Year came after much consideration by the
nomination committee.  From the several nominations that were submitted, Robert Stephens stood out
among them for his long support and commitment to Mishawaka.   To see his full story
please click here.
Links of Interest

City of Mishawaka
www.mishawakacity.com

To sign up for city information via email or text go to:
www.nixle.com

From all of us at the MBA, we would like to thank everyone who
was a sponsor and participated in this year's
Annual Meeting and Dinner.  It's because of you that
the event was a huge success.  We look forward to
another successful year.
Mishawaka Business Association presents:

Mishawaka Business in Action!!

April 28, 2010 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
112 Ironworks Building
68 spaces and 2 floors of Exhibitors!

We are giving our members the first chance at
reserving their booth.  This event will be open to
non-members starting April 1st, so be sure and get
your reservation in today.  They are on a first come
first serve basis.  For more information or to send in
your reservation, please
click here.