"What can you say about a company that has survived everything an economy can throw at it--the highs and lows, the ebb and flow--and not only survive it but thrive in it for one hundred years?" asks Kyle Morey, President and CEO of the Madison County Chamber. "Pure genius mixed with a little luck and a whole lot of hope. American Playground is the... Read More
A new name, a new focus, and a new award nomination...Element212's owners, Tammy and Todd Rimer, share their thoughts and feelings as business owners as well as finalists for the Madison County Chamber 2012 Emerging Business of the Year Award.
"We are humbled to be nominated along-side our peers Weeks Communications and State Farm-Amy Turner," says... Read More
Community Hospital Anderson is being honored for 50 years in business at the MCC Annual Awards Gala.
On March 1, 2012 at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Anderson, Community Hospital Anderson will be recognized by the Madison County Chamber for 50 years of service in Madison County.
"Community Hospital is a community servant-leader through and... Read More
You are probably aware that Sears has announced plans to close their Full Line Store in Anderson. You may not be aware though that Sears has selected Anderson as a site for one of their locally owned and operated Hometown Stores.
We are excited about the opportunity to remain a part of your retail community," says Mike Jones, Regional Development... Read More
By Stuart Hirsch The Herald Bulletin
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NDERSON, Ind. — The end is near for Sears in Anderson. Although a closing date has not yet been set, a liquidation sale of all store merchandise began Friday and no new inventory will be brought in, said Kim Freely, a spokesperson for Sears Holding Corp., Sears’ corporate parent.
The company announced plans... Read More
Cameron Weeks, President and CEO of Weeks Communications (a.k.a. Weeks Geeks!) is perhaps one of the youngest entrepreneurs to incubate a business through the Flagship Enterprise Center...and perhaps Madison County. With four years under his belt, this Purdue student offers insights on starting a business, his vision, and greatest achievements in an... Read More
When asked WHY Madison County, Randy Good - owner of Madison County icon Good's Candy Shop and finalist for the Madison County Chamber 2012 Small Business of the Year award - responds: "WHY NOT Madison County!" And he means it.
MCC goes behind the counter with Randy Good in the following interview:
MCC: What year was your company founded?
Good:... Read More
In a recent interview with the Madison County Chamber, Pete Bitar, Founder and CEO of Xtreme Alternative Defense System (X-ADS) and 2012 Small Business of the Year Award finalist, shared insights on managing innovation and growth right here here in Madison County.
MCC: What year was your company founded?
Bitar: 2002 as a Defense Company.
MCC:... Read More
"I am not in the insurance business; rather, I am in the people business!" states Amy Turner, owner of State Farm-Amy Turner and finalist for the Madison County Chamber 2012 Emerging Business of the Year Award. Following is a transcript of Amy's interview with the Madison County Chamber.
MCC: What year was your company founded?
Turner: I opened the... Read More
