About Us

The Mishawaka Business Association (MBA) believes that a vibrant business community is healthy for the community at large and is committed to enhancing and developing the commercial environment in Mishawaka.

Membership Benefits

  • Business advice
  • Seminars
  • Special Events
  • liaison with civic and government offices
  • Marketing opportunities

Our Mission

The Mishawaka Business Association is dedicated to the promotion and growth of our community and business environment. We are a committed advocate for the success of our members and a facilitator for the continued development of business opportunities.

Our History

The MBA was first formed in 1961 as a merger of four smaller business associations that were active in various parts of the city. Each association had the same goal in mind but were often competing against each other for members and in different promotions in the city. As a result the associations gathered together to form the Mishawaka Businessmen Association. For years the association’s focus was on downtown Mishawaka only and it produced Mishawaka Sidewalk Days and other smaller community and business events.

 
In 2005, the MBA moved its office at the Yorktowne Center building at Lincolnway and Main – in the heart of downtown to a new location on West Fourth Street, then in 2016 moved to Grove St. still in downtown. The articles of incorporation were officially changed, and the MBA was born with the expansion of its focus to include all businesses in the City of Mishawaka and the renewed focus on providing services to members and being a local advocate for businesses.

Our Governance

The MBA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board has seats reserved for one appointment by the Mayor of Mishawaka and one appointment by the Mishawaka City Council. The remaining members consist of seven representatives from the following sectors: retail, professional services, financial, real estate and legal sector. All other members are representative of the diverse businesses in the City. The MBA has an Executive Director responsible for member and governmental relations. The Membership of the MBA has elected the current Board of Directors slate.

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We work together to execute event and promotions plan designed to draw attention to Mishawaka businesses.

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Board of Directors

The slate of candidates for the MBA Board were elected by acclimation during the 2021 Annual Meeting.

President
Stacy Vervynckt
McCarthy Insurance Group

Immediate Past President
Dan Riley

Vice President
Samantha Smerika

Secretary/Treasurer
Caleb Kline

Board Members

Jeff Anglemyer
Cindy Cohen
Jeri DeCola
Lacy Hahn
Lou Ann Hazen
Gregg Hixenbaugh
George Mighion
Pam Richardes
Dan Riley
Kelsey Smith
Sonya Smith
Bryan Tanner

Inspire Mishawaka

Bryan Tanner – President

Cindy Cohen – Vice President

Sonya Smith – Treasurer

 

Jeff Anglemyer
Jeri DeCola
Lacy Hahn
Lou Ann Hazen
Gregg Hixenbaugh
Caleb Kline
George Mighion
Pam Richardes
Dan Riley
Samantha Smerika
Kelsey Smith
Stacy Vervynckt