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
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.
Our Governance
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We work together to execute event and promotions plan designed to draw attention to Mishawaka businesses.
Board of Directors
The slate of candidates for the MBA Board were elected by acclimation during the 2024 Annual Meeting.
President
Stacy Vervynckt
McCarthy Insurance Group
Bryan Tanner, Troyer Group
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. George Mighion, DDS
Board Members
Cindy Cohen – C2Your Health Women’s Initiative
Jeri DeCola, AJ Property Services
Gregg Hixenbaugh, City Council Appointee
Lacy Hahn, Hahn Janitorial Services
Lou Ann Hazen, Mishawaka Food Pantry
Dean Huppert, School City of Mishawaka
Krista Neighbor, Mayor’s Appointee
LaRae Perrin, Craft One Half
Pam Richardes, InRugCo
Sonya Smith, Wealth In Motion
Inspire Mishawaka
President: Bryan Tanner, Troyer Group
Vice President: Stacy Vervynckt, McCarthy Insurance Group
Treasurer: Sonya Smith, Wealth In Motion
Board Members
Cindy Cohen – C2Your Health Women’s Initiative
Jeri DeCola, AJ Property Services
Gregg Hixenbaugh, City Council Appointee
Lacy Hahn, Hahn Janitorial Services
Lou Ann Hazen, Mishawaka Food Pantry
Dean Huppert, School City of Mishawaka
Dr. George Mighion, DDS.
Krista Neighbor, Mayor’s Appointee
LaRae Perrin, Craft One Half
Pam Richardes, InRugCo
Dan Riley, 1st Source Bank