Myers’, FNB, PCCS win Business, Non-Profit awards

A night of celebration and laughter at the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on Saturday features several awards handed out to worthy local organizations as well as some laughs at the expense of local leaders. Claiming the Large Business of the Year is First National Bank (left) which President Gary Neese accepts from Chamber Director Beau Battin.

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Three cornerstones of the local community were honored Saturday night when the Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce presented Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year awards during its annual dinner at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.

Myers’ Market, the Greencastle butcher shop/sandwich shop business owned and operated by Mitch Myers and his family, captured Small Business of the Year honors.

First National Bank, meanwhile, claimed the Large Business of the Year Award and Putnam County Comprehensive Services earned Non-Profit of the Year honors.

Meanwhile, the evening’s entertainment was provided by comedy magician Daniel Lusk (above right), who put some words into the mouth of Mayor Bill Dory, to the uproarious laughter of the crowd.

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Myers’ Market was selected from a field of finalists that also included Conspire Contemporary Craft and Eitel’s and Co.

“Myers’ Market has become the place to take your friends and family while they are in town for a sandwich at lunch or to buy some meat for a cookout later,”

Chamber Executive Director Brian Cox praised, adding that Myers’ Market has also helped more than 40 organizations with fundraisers.

Amy Trusty (below) is honored for her two years as Chamber president and also has the honor of presenting Non-Profit of the Year award to Putnam County Comprehensive Services Executive Director Andrew Ranck (center in photo at right) and board president Ken Heeke.

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“One of the reasons our community is so strong is because we work together, and Myers’ is no different,” Cox noted. “They buy their products from local business while selling their products to other local business such as Dairy Castle, Wasser, Moore’s Bar, 3G Bowl, Cornerstone (in Stilesville) and Almost Home.”

Myers’ Market is continuing to grow its business by now offering online shopping on its website, Cox said, and in just the first three weeks it has shipped to five different states.

Mitch Myers, who said his goal is to be a great community partner, accepted the Small Business of the Year Award, noting local support for the market. “We don’t get to do whatever we love to do unless you guys support us,” he said. “Thank you for that.”

Amy Trusty is honored for her two years as Chamber president.

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First National Bank, which proudly notes it shares 19 of its employees with the community through their positions on local board or committees, was awarded the Large Business of the Year award.

Bank President Gary Neese accepted the award from Chamber board member Beau Battin on behalf of First National, praising the community at large and noting people “don’t realize what you have here.”

Meanwhile, Beyond Homeless Inc. and Main Street Greencastle joined the winner, PCCS, as finalists for Non-Profit of the Year.

Mitch Myers accepts the Small Business of the Year award on behalf Myers’ Market from incoming Chamber President Susan Lorimer.

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PCCS Executive Director Andrew Ranck called the award presented by Chamber Past President Amy Trusty “the icing on the cake” as the organization celebrates its 50th year in 2018.

Comprehensive Services provides services to individuals with disabilities in order for them to reach their optimum potential in attitudes, habits and skills through training and integration, making them contributing members of their community. They help more than 400 people and are helping people in 26 counties with their home base here in Greencastle.

“Comprehensive Services is truly changing peoples lives and changing our community for the better,” Trusty added.