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Thor Industries became the latest company to locate its corporate headquarters in downtown Elkhart, cutting the ribbon Aug. 14 on the office space at 601 E. Beardsley Ave. Thor CEO Bob Martin and company co-founder Peter Orthwein welcomed guests to the remodeled structure along the St. Joseph River. The headquarters features meeting spaces and employee areas with picturesque views. Martin said Elkhart is perfectly placed for Thor, as most of its facilities are within a 30-minute drive. Thor is one of Elkhart County’s largest employers. Worldwide Pawn celebrated its updated look and remodeled store at 2621 W. Lexington Ave., in Elkhart on Aug. 1. “We’re proud to be here, and we’re doing everything we can to make sure our store looks good so Elkhart looks good,” said district manager Roberto Santos, a Chamber Ambassador. Find store hours and coupons at wwjpawn.com. Ambassador of the Month: Loretta Salchert Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry Loretta serves as executive director of a not-for-profit providing support to families affected by cancer. “Serving as a Chamber Ambassador provides me an opportunity to step away from crisis counseling and connect with wonderful people making a difference in our community.” Like the new look of Leading Business? Advertise with us. | Contact [email protected] J.A. Wagner Construction, Inc. Commercial and Industrial General Contractor J.A. Wagner Construction, Inc. WAGNER 3325 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516 574-295-3761 | www.jawagner.com J.A. Wagner Construction, Inc. commercial • industrial LEADING BUSINESS 11