Biz at a Glance

  • Business at a glance
    Ignite LLC, a business and brand development company, has been started by Richard Gripp. Gripp, a certified brand strategist, was the co-founder and principle of Catalyst Marketing Design.
  • Business at a glance
    Parkview Health was recognized by Thomas Reuters as being one of the 64 best-performing health systems in the country. The study is featured in Modern Healthcare magazine.
  • Business at a glance
    Bridge Plastics has manufactured its 1,000th roll of Bridge Air Bubble. The company started production of the product, more commonly known as bubble wrap, in Fort Wayne in early November.
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Business at a glance

Prevail Prosthetics & Orthotics is one of the first in the nation to use the Compas Computerized Prosthesis Alignment System.

Clinkenbeard Dentistry acquired the dental practice of Dr. Robert Schreck. Nord Builders completed renovation of the Clinkenbeard Dentistry facility at 3615 Lake Ave.

Parkview Health received a Picis 2009 Customer Recognition Award for innovative and successful health care information technology initiatives.

Curves of Fort Wayne is offering the CurvesSmart personal coaching system that offers a custom, individually tailored workout to members.

Milesdist.com, the Cirrus ABS-developed Web site for Miles Distributors Inc., recently went live.

Schenkel & Sons Inc. completed a building renovation project for the Mustard Seed Furniture Bank at its new location at 3636 Illinois Road.

Village Oaks at Fort Wayne launched “Ask the Expert,” a resource center that will connect seniors and their loved ones with elder-care experts at www.emeritus.com/resources/faq or by calling 1-888-657-5598.

Dirig Sheet Metal was awarded the ductwork contract for the Kankakee Valley Middle School.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian opened a location at Glenbook Square on the main level next to Vanity.

Looking Sharp Inc. pet services in Auburn is now an official distributor for SharkFin Shears, Kenchii Shears and Bonika Shears.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP was rated the 87th-largest law firm in the country by National Law Journal.

Pranayoga School of Yoga and Health, 200 S. Pearl St., is opening for classes Dec. 1.

Thermafiber mineral wool insulation was selected as one of the top 10 products of 2009 by the editors at BuildingGreen publishing for the most innovative and appealing green-building products.

Crowe Horwath LLP was named the Celebrating Dimensions of Success National Balance Award winner by the American Society of Women Accountants Education Foundation for implementing policies, initiatives and programs that promote work/life balance while providing leadership and mentoring opportunities for women.

Paragon Medical celebrated the grand opening of its manufacturing facility in Smithfield, Utah.

Trinity English Lutheran Church dedicated the addition of its church completed by MartinRiley,

Hagerman Inc. and Shambaugh & Son. The project was named a Sen. Richard Lugar Energy Patriot.

Livernois Vehicle Development opened an office at 2300 Meyer Road.

Morris Sheet Metal Corp. was awarded the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning contract for the new Parkview Whitley County Hospital and the contractor of choice for the remodel of Parkview Hospital Primary Data Center.

Vera Bradley will open a store at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.