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Westfield Chamber of Commerce Names Courtney Albright as New President [Westfield, November 28] — The Westfield Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Westfield Association (DWA) proudly announce the appointment of Courtney Albright as its new President. This decision comes after a thorough and extensive search, during which the Westfield Board of Directors overwhelmingly supported the recommendation…

Riverview Health’s Commitment to Care by Christy Heitger-Ewing  For more than a century, Riverview Health has been committed to caring for the residents of Hamilton County and the surrounding areas. Over the years, the community-based health system has offered free public seminars on a variety of topics, including women’s heart health, orthopedics and sports medicine,…

Commitment to Care: Carrington Mortgage Services Gives Back to the Westfield Community in More Ways Than One by Christy Heitger-Ewing There’s a reason the phrase “actions speak louder than words” resonates with so many people. It doesn’t matter what you say if you don’t back it up with what you do. The team at Carrington…

The Best Kind of Banking: Westfield Welcomes the American Bank of Freedom by Christy Heitger-Ewing There’s something that has never sat well with Pete Dunbar, Regional President of the American Bank of Freedom, and that’s when a random person steps into a bank and gets a better deal than the loyal customer who has been…

Westfield Chamber of Commerce Seeking President INTRODUCTION Since 1981, the Westfield Chamber of Commerce (WCC) has served its members, the greater Westfield Community, and Hamilton County. The Chamber has been a thoughtful & impactful partner with the community at large and champions of progress. We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of…

Enhancing the Community’s Quality of Life: Citizens Energy Group Provides Water & So Much More by Christy Heitger-Ewing Water is life. We drink it, shower in it, wash our clothes in it, and grow plants & grass with it. We also need to be able to dispose of it in some manner. Citizens Energy Group,…

It Takes a Village: Loyal Volunteers Help Run Ascension St. Vincent by Christy Heitger-Ewing It takes a village to raise a child. The same could be said for running a hospital. Without the dedicated people who volunteer their time and energy, patient care at such institutions simply wouldn’t be the same. According to Allysha Smith,…

Caring for the Community in More Ways Than One: Church Church Hittle + Antrim by Christy Heitger-Ewing Navigating legalese when you’re not well-versed in law can be confusing, frustrating and unsettling. Thankfully, however, you don’t have to go it alone as there are local trusted legal advisors who can help you navigate whatever issue you’re…

Steve Latour Resignation Steve Latour has submitted his resignation as the CEO of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce to the Westfield Chamber of Commerce Board, effective September 30. The board will immediately begin a search for a new CEO. “I am so proud of what has been accomplished these past three years and will cherish…

No Slowing Down: As the Fastest-Growing City in the State, the Westfield-Washington School District Plans for the Future by Christy Heitger-Ewing Westfield has steadily grown over the past two decades. In the 2002-2003 school year, 4,333 students were enrolled in the Westfield-Washington School District. By the 2022-2023, however, that number had jumped to 9,087. According…