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Commissioners Corner
March a good
month for the county
As this is written the sun is shining, finally, and the temps are in
the 50’s for a change. Maybe, just maybe, spring is finally taking hold
in Darke County. And none too soon, we might add! Hopefully, the
farmers will be able to get in their fields and start the planting
season, which is always the sure sign that spring is here!
March has been a very good month for the County. There have been
numerous happenings, and events and we feel this is a good start to the
2015 year.
On March 19th, Commissioner Stegall was guest speaker at the Darke
County Realtors Association luncheon, and was glad to hear that the
realtors are seeing a good uptick in home sales in the County. This is
great news, and with the help of the professionals in Darke County Real
Estate, we see good things continue to happen. Thanks for all you do,
and for the tremendous help you provide the Darke County Community!
On March 6th, FRAM had a celebration in honor of being in Greenville
since 1951, and to announce their new line being added to produce even
more filters. FRAM’S goal is over 105 million filters this year!!
Congratulations to the fine people at FRAM, who make the best filters
in the world right here in Greenville!
On March 27th, the Darke County Economic Development office in
conjunction with the C.I.C. held their spring forum. This event drew
about 140 investors and guests to hear about some of the tremendous
growth we are experiencing here. Guest speakers included, John Staub,
the plant manager at FRAM, Randy O’Dell from JAFE DECORATING, and Ken
Hosler, plant manager at WHIRLPOOL. All three gentlemen explained the
growth in their businesses, their recent expansions, and the
co-operation that has taken place with all involved. It was nice to
hear that from our great corporate partners, as everyone involved has
worked hard to make this truly a partnership. WHIRLPOOL donated 2 Soda
Stream machines to be given away as door prizes, plus they brought some
new products to showcase. The winners of the Soda Stream machines were
John Keller and Jon McGreevey. Congratulations to both men!
In other happenings, Buffalo Wild Wings held its opening on March 30th.
On the 28th and 29th, they held a V.I.P. opening that was well received
by all who attended. We want to welcome this new restaurant to
Greenville and Darke County! Our Economic Development office continues
to work with our companies on their needs. Of Course, one of the
biggest needs is a capable workforce. Darke County realized this
several years ago, and we have made this a major effort. Our Career
Pathway coordinator, Ms. Lisa Wendel, is doing a great job working with
the Schools, and businesses In the County on what the needs in the
future will be. This is a major undertaking by Lisa, and she is
handling the job extremely well. If you see her, tell her thanks for
all the hard work she has put in, trying to make sure our companies
have a viable, educated, and skilled workforce for the future.
Spring is in the air and new hopes arise with it. We in the
Commissioner’s office certainly hope for a great year, and hope you
will attend one of our meetings in the future. We meet regularly every
Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Administration Building,
located at 520 S. Broadway in Greenville, just south of the Courthouse.
Hope to see you there!
The Darke County Commissioners
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