Wildman Business Group Archives - News Now Warsaw https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/tag/wildman-business-group/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:51:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Slate Auto among employers taking part in Thursday job fair in Warsaw https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/slate-auto-among-employers-taking-part-in-thursday-job-fair-in-warsaw/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:51:21 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=136523 Staff Report

WARSAW — Slate Auto will be one of 14 companies participating in a job fair hosted by OrthoWorx and other groups on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Job seekers looking for their next career opportunity will have the chance to connect directly with some of Kosciusko County’s leading employers at the upcoming HireKosciusko Hiring Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 pm at Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw.

Sponsored by OrthoWorx in partnership with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, KEDCO, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the Kosciusko Human Resource Association (KHRA), and WorkOne Northern Indiana, the county-wide hiring fair is being held.

Participating employers include:

  • Avalign Implants & Instruments
  • Cardinal Services
  • Danco Medical
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Hoosier Racing Tire
  • LeGrand AV
  • Maple Leaf Farms
  • Micropulse
  • Paragon Medical
  • Seasons HomeCare
  • Slate Auto
  • Tecomet
  • Wildman Business Group
  • Zimmer Biomet

With employers from manufacturing, medical devices, technology, services, healthcare, and more, the HireKosciusko Hiring Fair offers job seekers an opportunity to explore careers they may not have considered and connect directly with organizations hiring in the community.

Slate Auto, in particular, has already hired more than 500 people for its future electric pickup truck manufacturing plant that will open later this year at the refurbished former home of RR Donnelley and Sons facility on Old Road 30.

The company hopes to hire upward of 2,000 people for the Warsaw plant.

“This is a great opportunity for job seekers to get in front of some of the major employers in our community, while also discovering the many different career paths available right here in Kosciusko County,” said Allyn Decker, VP Operations & Engagement, OrthoWorx.

“Whether someone is actively looking for a new position or simply curious about what opportunities are available, we encourage them to come prepared to make connections and have conversations.”

In addition to employer representatives, Ivy Tech Kosciusko, Grace College, and WorkOne Northern Indiana will be on site to provide education, employment, and career resources to attendees.

Prospective employers are seeking applicants with a variety of skill sets and backgrounds for roles throughout their organizations. Job seekers are encouraged to pre-register and come prepared with resumes, although walk-ins are welcome.

To learn more, view participating employers and register, visit hirekosciusko.com.

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WARSAW — Slate Auto will be one of 14 companies participating in a job fair hosted by OrthoWorx and other groups on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Job seekers looking for their next career opportunity will have the chance to connect directly with some of Kosciusko County’s leading employers at the upcoming HireKosciusko Hiring Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 pm at Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw.

Sponsored by OrthoWorx in partnership with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, KEDCO, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the Kosciusko Human Resource Association (KHRA), and WorkOne Northern Indiana, the county-wide hiring fair is being held.

Participating employers include:

  • Avalign Implants & Instruments
  • Cardinal Services
  • Danco Medical
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Hoosier Racing Tire
  • LeGrand AV
  • Maple Leaf Farms
  • Micropulse
  • Paragon Medical
  • Seasons HomeCare
  • Slate Auto
  • Tecomet
  • Wildman Business Group
  • Zimmer Biomet

With employers from manufacturing, medical devices, technology, services, healthcare, and more, the HireKosciusko Hiring Fair offers job seekers an opportunity to explore careers they may not have considered and connect directly with organizations hiring in the community.

Slate Auto, in particular, has already hired more than 500 people for its future electric pickup truck manufacturing plant that will open later this year at the refurbished former home of RR Donnelley and Sons facility on Old Road 30.

The company hopes to hire upward of 2,000 people for the Warsaw plant.

“This is a great opportunity for job seekers to get in front of some of the major employers in our community, while also discovering the many different career paths available right here in Kosciusko County,” said Allyn Decker, VP Operations & Engagement, OrthoWorx.

“Whether someone is actively looking for a new position or simply curious about what opportunities are available, we encourage them to come prepared to make connections and have conversations.”

In addition to employer representatives, Ivy Tech Kosciusko, Grace College, and WorkOne Northern Indiana will be on site to provide education, employment, and career resources to attendees.

Prospective employers are seeking applicants with a variety of skill sets and backgrounds for roles throughout their organizations. Job seekers are encouraged to pre-register and come prepared with resumes, although walk-ins are welcome.

To learn more, view participating employers and register, visit hirekosciusko.com.

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-27-073830.png Wildman temporarily leasing part of Marsh building from city https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wildman-temporarily-leasing-part-of-marsh-building-from-city/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:28:38 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=99934 By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has found a temporary use for the old Marsh building, which it owns.

Wildman Business Group will temporarily lease a portion of the building on Buffalo Street.

The announcement was made Monday at the city redevelopment commission meeting.

Jeremy Skinner, the city’s director of community and economic development, said the city will continue to work toward finding a buyer in hopes of redeveloping the property. 

Wildman will pay the city redevelopment commission $1,353 a month for six months and could choose to extend its month-to-month lease (if the city does not find a buyer) for an elevated rate of $3,000 a month.

The city paid $1.25 million to Cardinal Services in 2023 after the non-profit chose to go in another direction for expansion plans. City officials have said from the start that they hope to find a buyer for the property.

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News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has found a temporary use for the old Marsh building, which it owns.

Wildman Business Group will temporarily lease a portion of the building on Buffalo Street.

The announcement was made Monday at the city redevelopment commission meeting.

Jeremy Skinner, the city’s director of community and economic development, said the city will continue to work toward finding a buyer in hopes of redeveloping the property. 

Wildman will pay the city redevelopment commission $1,353 a month for six months and could choose to extend its month-to-month lease (if the city does not find a buyer) for an elevated rate of $3,000 a month.

The city paid $1.25 million to Cardinal Services in 2023 after the non-profit chose to go in another direction for expansion plans. City officials have said from the start that they hope to find a buyer for the property.

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-101017.png Extra big Habitat home in Mentone will accommodate extra big family https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/extra-big-habitat-home-in-mentone-will-accommodate-extra-big-family/ Fri, 31 May 2024 12:17:53 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=93721 By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

MENTONE — The next home being constructed by Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is super-sized in several ways.

The house is intended for an especially big family — bigger than what Habitat normally tries to accommodate — and is getting more corporate support than previously seen, according to Executive Director Ben Logan.

Kimber Boyd is the mother of four daughters who will be joined in their future home by Kimber's mother and a dog.

[caption id="attachment_93726" align="alignright" width="260"] Jackie and Tim Croy donated land in Mentone that will be used for two homes. Croy even cut grass ahead of Thursday's ceremony. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.[/caption]

Boyd is originally from North Manchester and has been living in Warsaw for nearly five years. She said her current residence is cramped and run down and causing her family a lot of stress.

She said she hopes the future four-bedroom and two bath layout will provide enough living space to ease the chaos that currently exists under their current roof.

"It's a three bedroom, one and a half bath, but half the time, the bathroom downstairs doesn't work because it doesn't flush," Boyd said. "The one bedroom gets so hot in the summer, we can't really do anything with it. They go in there, grab their clothes and get out of there because it's a sauna."

Boyd's future home will sit on one of three lots acquired by longtime town council member Tim Croy and his wife, Jackie, who then converted it into two lots and donated it to Habitat.

"I do that stuff because I care about our community. I wanna help people in our community and this is the perfect opportunity," Croy said after Thursday's groundbreaking.

Donations like that help Habitat move more quickly with future projects, and the local chapter is also seeing an uptick in corporate support.

The upcoming project has lined up commitments from Wildman Business Group (where Boyd works) and Creighton Bros., which has its headquarters north of the town and has enjoyed longtime ties to the community as a result of the famed egg production industry.

Creghton's President, Mindy Truex, said the company quickly committed to support the future build, marking the company's first direct involvement with Habitat.

While she's familiar with Habitat's track record of success, Truex said the chapter's decision to construct a house in Mentone led to their involvement.

Truex said they have been wanting to get more involved in community projects in the Mentone area where her family grew up.

"There's a long history with the Creighton family in Mentone so that was a big driver," she said.

She said she hopes some of her employees can get involved.

"I hope writing a check isn't the end of our involvement," Truex said.

Seeing more involvement from companies is yet another good sign for the growing chapter.

"This is actually our most generous year for business sponsors, especially with the support of Wildman and Creighton Bros. with this build," Logan said.

Seeing increased involvement alongside volunteer efforts, he said, adds to the sense of a more well-rounded effort from the community, he said

The local chapter completed two homes in Claypool earlier this year and is also working on plans for a home in Warsaw — possibly for later this year, he said.

He said they’re still working to line up a family for the second lot in Mentone.

Logan said they’re planning to host another “women’s build” for the upcoming Mentone project and that more details about that will be released soon.

Habitat hopes to begin initial work on the lot within weeks, he said.

[caption id="attachment_93723" align="aligncenter" width="1008"] Kimber Boyd (center) and some of her children participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday in Mentone for their future home. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.[/caption]

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News Now Warsaw

MENTONE — The next home being constructed by Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is super-sized in several ways.

The house is intended for an especially big family — bigger than what Habitat normally tries to accommodate — and is getting more corporate support than previously seen, according to Executive Director Ben Logan.

Kimber Boyd is the mother of four daughters who will be joined in their future home by Kimber’s mother and a dog.

Jackie and Tim Croy donated land in Mentone that will be used for two homes. Croy even cut grass ahead of Thursday’s ceremony. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.

Boyd is originally from North Manchester and has been living in Warsaw for nearly five years. She said her current residence is cramped and run down and causing her family a lot of stress.

She said she hopes the future four-bedroom and two bath layout will provide enough living space to ease the chaos that currently exists under their current roof.

“It’s a three bedroom, one and a half bath, but half the time, the bathroom downstairs doesn’t work because it doesn’t flush,” Boyd said. “The one bedroom gets so hot in the summer, we can’t really do anything with it. They go in there, grab their clothes and get out of there because it’s a sauna.”

Boyd’s future home will sit on one of three lots acquired by longtime town council member Tim Croy and his wife, Jackie, who then converted it into two lots and donated it to Habitat.

“I do that stuff because I care about our community. I wanna help people in our community and this is the perfect opportunity,” Croy said after Thursday’s groundbreaking.

Donations like that help Habitat move more quickly with future projects, and the local chapter is also seeing an uptick in corporate support.

The upcoming project has lined up commitments from Wildman Business Group (where Boyd works) and Creighton Bros., which has its headquarters north of the town and has enjoyed longtime ties to the community as a result of the famed egg production industry.

Creghton’s President, Mindy Truex, said the company quickly committed to support the future build, marking the company’s first direct involvement with Habitat.

While she’s familiar with Habitat’s track record of success, Truex said the chapter’s decision to construct a house in Mentone led to their involvement.

Truex said they have been wanting to get more involved in community projects in the Mentone area where her family grew up.

“There’s a long history with the Creighton family in Mentone so that was a big driver,” she said.

She said she hopes some of her employees can get involved.

“I hope writing a check isn’t the end of our involvement,” Truex said.

Seeing more involvement from companies is yet another good sign for the growing chapter.

“This is actually our most generous year for business sponsors, especially with the support of Wildman and Creighton Bros. with this build,” Logan said.

Seeing increased involvement alongside volunteer efforts, he said, adds to the sense of a more well-rounded effort from the community, he said

The local chapter completed two homes in Claypool earlier this year and is also working on plans for a home in Warsaw — possibly for later this year, he said.

He said they’re still working to line up a family for the second lot in Mentone.

Logan said they’re planning to host another “women’s build” for the upcoming Mentone project and that more details about that will be released soon.

Habitat hopes to begin initial work on the lot within weeks, he said.

Kimber Boyd (center) and some of her children participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday in Mentone for their future home. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-31-060018.png County-wide job fair May 23 in Warsaw https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/county-wide-job-fair-may-23-in-warsaw/ Wed, 01 May 2024 15:48:09 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=92537 News Release

WARSAW — OrthoWorx, in partnership with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, KEDCO and three other organizations, is sponsoring the second installment of the county-wide HireKosicusko Hiring Fair on Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warsaw Community Church.

Job-seekers will have the opportunity to connect with and interview for roles at:

80/20 InARCH Medical
Bowen Center
Cardinal Services
Creighton Brothers
DePuy Synthes
Genysys 22
Global Auto Inc.
Ivy Tech Warsaw
Lake City Bank
Leaders Staffing
Maple Leaf Farms
Micropulse
Orange Marketing Group
Parkview Health
Raising Hope Counseling
Seasons Home Care
USPS
Wildman Business Group
Zimmer Biomet

Prospective employers are seeking applicants with an array of skill sets and backgrounds for a variety of roles in their organizations. Area job-seekers can pre-register and upload their resume so employers can preview their info and set interview appointment times. To pre-register and upload your resume, visit hirekosciusko.com.

Other participating groups include the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the Kosciusko Human Resource Association (KHRA), and WorkOne/Employ Northern Indiana.

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WARSAW — OrthoWorx, in partnership with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, KEDCO and three other organizations, is sponsoring the second installment of the county-wide HireKosicusko Hiring Fair on Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warsaw Community Church.

Job-seekers will have the opportunity to connect with and interview for roles at:

80/20 InARCH Medical
Bowen Center
Cardinal Services
Creighton Brothers
DePuy Synthes
Genysys 22
Global Auto Inc.
Ivy Tech Warsaw
Lake City Bank
Leaders Staffing
Maple Leaf Farms
Micropulse
Orange Marketing Group
Parkview Health
Raising Hope Counseling
Seasons Home Care
USPS
Wildman Business Group
Zimmer Biomet

Prospective employers are seeking applicants with an array of skill sets and backgrounds for a variety of roles in their organizations. Area job-seekers can pre-register and upload their resume so employers can preview their info and set interview appointment times. To pre-register and upload your resume, visit hirekosciusko.com.

Other participating groups include the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the Kosciusko Human Resource Association (KHRA), and WorkOne/Employ Northern Indiana.

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-2024-05-01T112658.485.jpg Kerlin’s annual coat drive nets 1,244 items https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/kerlins-annual-coat-drive-nets-1244-items/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:07:36 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=85022 Staff Report

WARSAW — Kerlin Motor’s annual coat drive recently wrapped up its annual efforts and had another strong turnout for it’s 25th year.

Two trailers containing 1,244 coats and jackets were delivered to Kerlin in Silver Lake and were on display Tuesday.

The coats hats, scarves, gloves and boots, will be donated to Combined Community Services of Kosciusko County for distribution.

Peerless Cleaners and Wildman Business Group will provide dry cleaning and laundering before the items are given away.

Other supporters included the Times-Union, Kensington Digital Media and the Kerlin Business Group.

[caption id="attachment_85025" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Photo of organizers involved in the coat drive gathered fore a photo on Tuesday in front of the trailers. Photo provided.[/caption]

 

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WARSAW — Kerlin Motor’s annual coat drive recently wrapped up its annual efforts and had another strong turnout for it’s 25th year.

Two trailers containing 1,244 coats and jackets were delivered to Kerlin in Silver Lake and were on display Tuesday.

The coats hats, scarves, gloves and boots, will be donated to Combined Community Services of Kosciusko County for distribution.

Peerless Cleaners and Wildman Business Group will provide dry cleaning and laundering before the items are given away.

Other supporters included the Times-Union, Kensington Digital Media and the Kerlin Business Group.

Photo of organizers involved in the coat drive gathered fore a photo on Tuesday in front of the trailers. Photo provided.

 

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/397456150_10232662034358341_918195656765047153_n.jpg Kerlin coat program enters 25th year https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/kerlin-coat-program-enters-25th-year/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:37:38 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=83988 By Dan  Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Coat Drive — now it its 25th year —has collected and donated more than 26,000 garments since its inception.

That's 26,195 to be exact, says Valerie Warner, from Kerlin Motor Company, who has has organized the coat drive since the beginning.

The event is unique in that Combined Community Services helps distribute the coats but recipients don’t have to fill out forms or qualify for assistance, which are typically requuired for some of the CCS services.

"It is set up to just be able to help someone who might be a little tight on their budget and need a jacket," Warner said "No names are taken. No registration is done. If you need a jacket, you just go in."

Kerlin does all the sorting and transporting while Wildman Business Group and Peerless Cleaners provide washing and dry cleaning (respectively).

The annual event began Monday. Drop off locations include the Times-Union, 107.3 WRSW, Peerless Cleaners, Wildman Business Group and Kerlin Motors

Wildman and Peerless provide washing and dry cleaning.

"It's really heartwarming to have the support and know that people can get a coat without any questions asked," she said.

Warner said she’s noticed that they see an uptick in donations during tough economic times and believes that would be the case this year.

The coat collection effort continues until Oct. 27.

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News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Coat Drive — now it its 25th year —has collected and donated more than 26,000 garments since its inception.

That’s 26,195 to be exact, says Valerie Warner, from Kerlin Motor Company, who has has organized the coat drive since the beginning.

The event is unique in that Combined Community Services helps distribute the coats but recipients don’t have to fill out forms or qualify for assistance, which are typically requuired for some of the CCS services.

“It is set up to just be able to help someone who might be a little tight on their budget and need a jacket,” Warner said “No names are taken. No registration is done. If you need a jacket, you just go in.”

Kerlin does all the sorting and transporting while Wildman Business Group and Peerless Cleaners provide washing and dry cleaning (respectively).

The annual event began Monday. Drop off locations include the Times-Union, 107.3 WRSW, Peerless Cleaners, Wildman Business Group and Kerlin Motors

Wildman and Peerless provide washing and dry cleaning.

“It’s really heartwarming to have the support and know that people can get a coat without any questions asked,” she said.

Warner said she’s noticed that they see an uptick in donations during tough economic times and believes that would be the case this year.

The coat collection effort continues until Oct. 27.

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