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NEWS about member organizations Crown Audio, based in Elkhart and owned by Harman International, is supplying sound equipment for nine World Cup stadiums in Brazil this summer. Marc Kellom, Crown’s senior director of marketing, told Inside Indiana Business the multi-million dollar contract is a positive reflection of the Elkhart plant’s work force, which is asked to make products for events where “failure is not an option.” Two advisors with Horizon Bank have been recognized for contributions in community service and leadership. Nicole Nalepa is the first recipient of the Robert C. Dabagia Leadership Award for dedication to the bank’s clients and staff. Steve Krieg received the Burton B. Ruby Community Service Award for 2014 for significant contributions through volunteerism and leadership. J.A. Wagner Construction recently broke ground on a 170,000-squarefoot cardboard corrugation facility in Bristol, and started building additions for Superior Space in Elkhart. Also, J.A. Wagner received “Million Dollar Builder” and “High Performance Award” recognition from Butler Manufacturing for the year 2013. company’s director of operations to create and drive initiatives and build talent. Matthews is now financial analyst in the employee benefits practice. Also, Gibson client manager Erin Seifer has earned the professional designation of chartered property casualty underwriter, and Nicole Fallowfield has become a certified coach through Intrinsic Solutions International following 50 hours of training and assignments. Old National Bank has acquired Lafayette-based LSB Financial Corp. in a stock and cash merger. LSB Financial is a savings and loan holding company with $366 million in total assets and more than $312 million in deposits. Old National, with $9.5 billion in assets, is the fourthlargest deposit holder in Indiana. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services has been recognized as the real estate “brand of the year” by Harris Poll EquiTrend. Since August 2013, the Elkhart office has grown to 22 agents covering both residential and commercial real estate. Jerry Scott and Ashley Matthews have been promoted at regional insurance broker Gibson. Scott has become the Hansen Collision of Elkhart has become Gerber Collision & Glass. Gerber has repair centers in 16 states and Canada. Submit your company’s news and information to [email protected] Your LOCAL BUSINESS LENDER Michelle Bauman (574) 262-8757 Shelley Pulaski (574) 875-0860 When you need a business loan, open new opportunities by turning to Horizon – your hometown bank. Talk To Your Local Business Lender Today! Our trusted loan advisors are more than financial experts. They’re your neighbors – local professionals who have the insight and experience to get you the loan you need to help your business thrive. horizonbank.com/cash1