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Our Membership

Lee Andreae
Translations For Business
56420 Butternut Rd., South Bend, IN 46619-1541
Telephone 574-289-5880 Fax 574-289-2886
E-mail: translations4biz@sbcglobal.net 
Website: www.proz.com/profile/741209
Language service agency specializing in translating and interpreting for multiple languages, providing translation transcripts and interpreters for legal depositions, etc. Examples include: Brochures, engineering and training manuals, software text, transcriptions and letters. Skilled interpreters provided for workshops, seminars, interviews and voice-over recording.

Val Blanchette 
Biomedical Corporate Consulting
1622 Dorwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46617 
Telephone 574-246-0604 Cell 650-208-9263
E-mail: val@valblanchette.com
Offering 25+ years of consulting experience, with Fortune 500 companies: strategic planning; market analysis; business plan development and grant applications for start-up companies, healthcare service organizations, and others in the bio-medical industries; technology transfer and venture capital management.

Gene T. Bohn 
E Commerce Technology - Michiana, Inc. 
19853 Willowbend Blvd., Bristol, IN 46507-9108
Telephone 574-848-9386 Fax 574-848-9536 Cell 574-361-2016 
E-mail: gbohn@ectmichiana.com 
Website: www.ectmichiana.com 
Computers, servers, networks, POS systems, Internet connections, point to point and point to Internet data lines, general and secure web applications, business management systems, voice and data integration; business phone systems.

William E. Brennen, CMC 
Brennen Consultants, Inc. 
3529 Hanover Court, South Bend, IN 46614 
Telephone 574-298-3211 Fax 574-299-1358 Cell 574-298-3211 
E-mail: brennen930@comcast.net 
Offering insights into a company’s operation; assisting in registration to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System; understanding a client’s customer base through surveys, interviews, and basic market research in order to provide peace of mind.

Gary W. Brunson 
Rider Brunson, LLC 
215 North Michigan Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 
Telephone 574-206-9903 Fax 574-523-1478 
E-mail: gary@riderbrunson.com 
Website: www.riderbrunson.com
Serving the management development needs of business and industry throughout the Midwest, with organizational and individual assessments, time management, leadership develop-ment/coaching skills and continuous improvement processes.

Tom L. Bybee, Ph.D, C. PE 
Bybee-Julovich, LLC 
P. O. Box 391, Niles, MI 49120 
Telephone 269-684-4617 Cell 574-250-6581 
Fax 269-684-4672 Email: tombybee@qtm.net 
Let us provide or supplement your existing safety department with safety training, written plans, audits, hazard assessments, OSHA training, Technical Physics, or Expert Witness. Also offering Human Resources training and lectures based on 30+ years experience; available for corporate training sessions.

Tom Carson 
360 Associates, Inc. 
2892 Villa Lane, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Telephone 269-930-9450 
E-mail: tomcarson@360associates.com
Website: www.360associates.com
Providing a diverse talent pool of highly experienced professionals in technology, accounting, lean manufacturing, strategic planning, sales and education. Our Learning Center regularly provides standard and customized education and training experiences in these areas, with the goal of identifying – and solving – problems that keep executives awake at night.

John S. Cohoat  
Cohoat Business Growth Advisors, LLC 

211744 County Road 2 
Middlebury, IN  46540
Telephone 574-370-0074 
E Mail
: john@cohoatbusinessgrowth.com
Website: www.cohoatbusinessgrowth.com
We operate the local chapter of Glazer Kennedy Insider’s Circle, a place where like-minded entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants and sales professionals can meet in a safe environment to network, develop marketing skills and learn strategies to grow their businesses. Mastermind groups, coaching and one-on-one consulting on marketing, strategy and profit improvement are also offered.

Robert F. Conte, Esq. 
May Oberfell Lorber 
4100 Edison Lakes Pkwy., #100, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Telephone 574-243-4100 Fax 574-232-9789 
E-mail: rconte@MayLorber.com 
Website: www.MayLorber.com 
Committed to providing legal services and counseling to employers in the areas of traditional labor and employment law, and human resources at all organizational levels. The effective and efficient resolution of all your employee relations needs in both union and non-union environments.

Ed De Jaegher, EDM 
Designing Workable Business Solutions 
16071 Gumwood Crossing Drive, Granger, IN 46530 
Telephone 574-229-5140 E-mail: dejaegher@aol.com 
Bringing 25+ years of formal marketing experience in domestic and international business development to small and medium-size manufacturing companies. Providing educational consulting to small, high-growth-potential companies in process management, leadership, team building, change management, marketing research and business planning.

Thomas D. Dobson
Corporate Empowerment
17902 Killington Way, South Bend, IN 46614
Telephone 574-291-4226 Fax 574-291-3104
E-mail: td@corporateempowerment.com
Working with organizations to help them create the future they want for themselves and their businesses through strategic thinking and business planning, and to develop people to the skill levels necessary for this vision to become reality.

James J. Dominello
Dominello & Associates
Post Office Box 833, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Telephone 574-272-4962 E-mail: jimd@dominello.com
Website: www.dominello.com
Specialists in developing web content and written communications targeted to business-to-business decision-makers. Integrated marketing solutions that include communications tactics for media, direct marketing, public relations and website SEO copy. Expertise in non-profit marketing, industrial OEM, and construction industry.

Jeff Freers
Corporate Investment International
105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Ste.800, South Bend, IN 46601

Telephone 574-239-7002 Fax 574-287-3116
E-mail: jfreers@suite800.com Website: www.ciibrokerage.com
Corporate Investment International has been in business in the Michiana area since 1987, providing professional, confidential and effective business merger and acquisition services to small and medium sized companies, as well as offering business valuations and sales preparation consulting services.

Jeff Freers
The Executive Suite at Jefferson Centre
105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Ste.800, South Bend, IN 46601
Telephone 574-287-5010 Fax 574-287-3116
E-mail: jfreers@suite800.com Website: www.suite800.com
Providing executive offices and team rooms with receptionist, conference facilities, and state-of-the-art communications and technical support. Consulting services to assist individuals in business decisions, market locations and business start-ups.

R. Jerry Frost, PE, MS, MBA 
Frost Engineering & Consulting Company 
51901 Lake Knoll Court, Granger, IN 46530
Telephone 574-252-6976 Fax 574-271-7088
E-mail: rjfrost@frosteng.net Website: www.frosteng.net
We specialize in BIM (Building Information Modeling), building, bridge, parking garage, retaining wall design and industrial crane and foundation systems. We provide consulting on structural and engineering systems with the goal of improving cost savings, reliability and safety. Our solutions are simple, clear and concise.

David Hagen, Ph.D
AcrossTech
61485 CR 13, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone 574-875-0795
E-mail: HagenDL@asme.org
Offering multidisciplinary engineering and technical consulting, Intellectual Property litigation support, patent review and expert witness services, focusing on energy conversion, wet combustion, Peak Oil strategic planning, and sustainable resource processing.

Robert Hosier
Hosier Design & Photography
630 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46615
Telephone 574-282-1141
E-mail: roberthosier@att.net
Website: www.buddhabob.com
An experienced graphic designer, illustrator and photographer with skills mastered as an advertising design artist for an international marketer, art director for a publishing firm, and as a freelancer. Specialist in logo design, brochure development, technical, architectural and editorial illustrating, and product and event photography. Added know-how in trade show displays, website development, environmental design, and portraiture.

Robert W. Humbarger, RRC, CDT
Con SpecT Services Inc.
3702 W. Sample St, South Bend, IN 46619
Telephone 574-234-2198
E-mail: humbarger@conspectservices.com
Website: www.conspectservices.com
An independent roof-consulting firm providing roof maintenance inspections, evaluation analysis, non-destructive testing, multi-roof & multi-site asset management services, repair or re-roof plans, specifications, construction contract documents, quality assurance monitoring reports, roof forensics investigations, and if needed expert witness testimony. ConSpecT = Roof Value Assurance.

Bob Lewis
SIWEL, Inc.
Post Office Box 33, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Telephone 574-272-6592
E-mail: bobsiwel@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://bobsiwel.blogspot.com
We assist clients with Projects (budgeting, fund raising, logistical planning, resource “allocation, assessment, and utilization” and tactical and strategic planning); Publications (brochures, proposals, manuals, and promotional materials); and Presentations (master of ceremonies, keynote and motivational.

Thomas A. Meilstrup
Thomas A. Meilstrup - Insurance Advisor
CPCU, CIC, CRM, ARM, AAI, CPIA
12252 East Jefferson Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Telephone 574-286-1104 
E-mail: tmeilstrup@comcast.net 
Insurance and risk management solutions. Our purpose is to Advise, Audit and Assist with expertise gained from over 30 years in the business.

Steve Mellinger
Professional Advisor Network   
81152 Walnut Ridge Drive, New Carlisle, IN 46652
Telephone 574-532-0852 Fax 574-235-7134 Cell 574-532-0853
E-mail:  steve@ProAdvisorNetwork.com
 
Web site: www.ProAdvisorNetwork.com
Providing advanced planning and design for business and individuals in the areas of taxation including income, estate and employee benefits maximization. The tools and activities usually include other trusted advisors and philanthropic interests in a collaborative client centered effort.

Kenneth P. Miller, P.E.
Earth Explorations, Inc.
4310 Technologies Dr., Suite C, South Bend, IN 46628
Telephone 574-233-6820 Fax 574-233-8242
E-mail: kmiller@earthengr-sb.com
Website: www.earthengr.com
EEI provides geotechnical consulting services to owners and the civil design industry. We support our design recommendations with construction materials testing and quality control monitoring services.

David Nowak
DAVA International
1427 Hampshire Drive, South Bend, IN 46614
Telephone 574-291-3183 Fax 574-299-5380
E-mail: DaveN@BluSteelinc.com
Website: www.AmishFurnitureSuperStore.com
Management Consultant and Turn Around Specialist.

Eric F. Petersen 
Eric Petersen - Consultant
1501 Liberty Drive #8, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Telephone 574-271-0398
E-mail: e_petersen@sbcglobal.net
Offering extensive management experiences gained from a career as a printing industry executive. Specialties include project planning, marketing, labor management, financial and cost management and interpersonal relations.

David A. Pfister
Pfister Promotions
54535 Hunters Court, Elkhart, IN 46514-4660
Telephone 574-264-0497 Cell 574-536-5072
Fax 574-264-0497 E-mail: david.pfister@verizon.net
Providing advertising specialty items, including magnets, scratch pads, binders, flags/banners, pens/pencils and calendars. Also premium items, such as leather goods, crystal, awards/plaques and wearables.

James L. Ritter
Aquila Consultants, LLC
3415 N. Old Farm Road E., Warsaw, IN 46582
Telephone 574-527-3256 Fax 574-267-7516
E-mail: jr@aquilaconsult.com
Website: www.aquilaconsult.com
Medical device compliance specialist providing FDA Quality System regulation, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 system compliance services; internal audits, supplier audits, product and quality system documentation, and quality system performance optimization.

Bradford U. Staats, CPIM
Peak Enterprise Solutions
2828 Ryan Place  Suite 100, LaPorte, IN 46350
Telephone 219-363-9940
E-mail: peak@peakindiana.com
Website: www.peakindiana.com
We offer a team of experienced professionals who specialize in manufacturing management consulting. Areas covered include: Lean Enterprise Performance, ERP and SCM, Business System Selection and Implementation, Leadership Development and Workforce Training. Team members are independent business owners, each possessing over 25 years of industry experience and various certifications.

Donald N. Vander Hey
D. N. Vander Hey, E.A.
127 E. Windsor Ave., Suite #6, Elkhart, IN 46514
Telephone 574-266-4458 Fax 574-970-0338
E-mail: dvanderhey@verizon.net
Providing business counseling, tax planning, tax return preparation, record-keeping systems, computer services and financial management planning to small and medium size businesses.

James Walsh
North Central Indiana Business Assistance Center, Inc.
418 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46515-2586
Telephone 574-293-3209 Fax 574-294-1859
E-mail: jwalsh@Elkhart.org
Offering 70+ years of combined manufacturing experience to assist companies with Lean training and shop floor implementation of advanced manufacturing concepts.

Richard Wooden
Success with CRM Consulting, Inc.
62417 Crooked Creek Rd., PO Box 10, Cassopolis, MI 49031
Telephone 574-206-5612 Fax 269-445-3001
E-mail: Dick@successwithCRM.com
Website: www.successwithCRM.com
Serving the businesses and industries in the Great Lakes area with strategy and technology systems focused on improving sales productivity and customer service quality. Providing consulting services and implementation of best practices for CRM (Customer Relationship and Management) solutions to grow a customer-focused business.

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