Roger Thornton Honored as Wells County Chamber’s 2026 Citizen of the Year
Courtesy of The News-Banner By Holly Gaskill Roger Thornton planned to spend his Wednesday afternoon like he does many days: talking to people, learning where he could be of service. On this particular occasion, he was headed into Bluffton City Hall for a chat with Mayor Scott Mentzer and Bluffton Parks Department Superintendent Brandy…
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AAM is Wells County Chamber’s 2026 Business of the Year
Courtesy of The News-Banner By Holly Gaskill Surprises aren’t typically welcomed in manufacturing, but Tuesday’s announcement at American Axle & Manufacturing was certainly an exception. The Wells County Chamber of Commerce, with a group of chamber ambassadors in tow, popped into a daily meeting Tuesday to honor AAM as the 2026 Business of the…
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Wells County Chamber Receives Surprise Appreciation from Members
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to connecting, supporting, and growing local businesses while fostering a strong and vibrant community, was recently surprised by an outpouring of appreciation from Chamber members and community supporters. Community members, Chamber Ambassadors, and local business leaders gathered with the expectation of celebrating the ribbon cutting for Magnolia Grace’s…
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Grand Sweet Shop Named December Member of the Month by Wells County ChamberÂ
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors surprised Melissa Burke, owner of Grand Sweet Shop, with the December Member of the Month recognition. Grand Sweet Shop is located at 953 North Main Street in Bluffton.  Burke shared that opening a bakery wasn’t part of her original plan. Prior to launching the business,…
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Invested in Ossian: Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Animal Clinic’s Return to Local Ownership
Invested in Ossian: Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Animal Clinic’s Return to Local Ownership The Wells County Chamber of Commerce, alongside its ambassadors, proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Ossian Animal Clinic, located at 420 North Jefferson Street. This marks an exciting milestone for the practice as it expands its reach to better serve the…
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From Campfires to Community Leadership: Wells County Chamber Recognizes Higgins with November Honor
From Campfires to Community Leadership: Wells County Chamber Recognizes Higgins with November Honor The Wells County Chamber of Commerce has recognized Steve Higgins of the Anthony Wayne Area Council, Scouting America, as the November Member of the Month. This honor reflects Higgins’ decades of leadership, mentorship, and heartfelt service to young people and families throughout…
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Crimson House Café Recognized as October Chamber Member of the Month: Serving Community, One Cup at a Time
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recently surprised Crimson House Café in Ossian with the October Member of the Month recognition. The café has become a beloved local gathering place, and the Chamber is proud to highlight owner Catrina Wells and her team for their dedication to the community and commitment to…
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Ribbon Cutting Welcomes 2 Texans Automotive to Bluffton
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors recently joined owners Nick Fincher and Dale Lawson to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business, 2 Texans Automotive, located at 1413 South Main Street, in Bluffton. Fincher and Lawson, longtime friends originally from Texas and Virginia, have turned their shared love…
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A-1 U-Stor Celebrates Ribbon Cutting, 36+ Years of Service, and Major Improvements
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Ambassadors recently joined A-1U-Stor for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the many improvements at both their Bluffton and Monroe locations. For owner Lori Steffen Smith, the event was another reminder of the supportive community that surrounds the business. “Bluffton and Monroe are places where people look out for…
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Parlor City Oil Shop Named September Member of the Month
Quick Service, Big Impact: Parlor City Oil Shop Recognized by Chamber as the September Member of the Month. The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors are pleased to recognize Parlor City Oil Shop as the September Member of the Month. Parlor City Oil Shop, owned by Eric Bucher, is located at 1309 South…
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