Women's Advisory Group Reception
by Andrea Cook 
What do you get when you mix confident handshakes, an art exhibit opening and a gathering of professional business women?
This past Saturday night, the Women's Advisory Group (WAG) invited business women entrepreneurs and business leaders for a networking opportunity. WAG founders include local business owners, Andrea Cook, Tina Fitch, Nancy Felde and Marianne Peters. This WAG board represents businesswomen of a variety of generations, coincidently raising daughters of all ages, and meet monthly to discuss topics that impact women in the workplace as well as career and business development.
The WAG mission? To encourage women entrepreneurs in their careers through sharing, networking and supporting. In attempt to reach out to the community and provide leadership opportunities and benefits to businesswomen, a women's networking wine and cheese reception took place over the weekend at The Midas Center's office in conjunction with inSPIRATIVE art gallery's opening night of Rococomance, an exhibit by artist Christopher Stackowicz.
Guests of all ages and professions attended, including business owners, directors, educators and more.
Freelance writer and business owner of "Workshops that Work," Carol Anders was the winner of the engraved business card holder that was given as a door prize. A selection of wine and artisan cheeses were available as well as great topics of conversation, new relationships and future lunch dates.
The Midas Center is pleased to host the event and is encouraged by the innovative business leaders in the community!
TMCHeart for the Arts Reflects Core Values: Part III
by Andrea Cook 
Earlier we shared how The Midas Center is passionate about "taking green mainstream" as one of our core values. The articles titled, Office Decor Reflects Core Values: Part I and The Midas Center: Taking Green Mainstream Part II both illustrate our innovative attempts to proactively live out our core values in the office.
Another passion that ignites The Midas Center team is the love for the arts. Sharing office space within a magnificent up-and-coming art gallery makes every day a new and enlightening experience. Since last October when the inSPIRATIVE art center and The Midas Center opened its doors, there have been several talented visual and performing artists that have been showcased.
This week the inSPIRATIVE art center is preparing another stellar art opening event titled, "susPENded." Today, as we walked into our offices at 100 West Garro Street in downtown Plymouth, we were so fortunate to have a sneak peak of this exhibit. We are reminded of how blessed we are to have the opportunity to be located within such creative talent, the synergy of creativity is heating up! This Friday's event will bring on the heat without a doubt.
The love for the arts is another mainstay for our core values and we are proud to promote the works of artists other creative organizations who showcase creative individuals. We invite you to explore the creative spirit and endeavors that The Midas Center supports. We "heart" the following creative groups, individuals or programs:
- Chairs for Charity, 2009 Culver Tri Kappa fundraiser
- The Gallery on Main
- Heartland Artists
- The Hanggup
- Imaginary Art School
- inSPIRATIVE art center
We encourage you to support the arts in your community. If you are available this Friday, March 12th, stop by at inSPIRATIVE art center for the opening event, titled, "susPENded." Doors open at 7 and there is live music and wine service available.
Christmas Folk Party: Successful Benefit for Community and Neighborhood Center
by Andrea Cook Downtown Plymouth is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with all the folks who gathered on Friday night to ring in the holidays. Droves of families met out front of the City Center to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus who arrived in all their splendor riding and waving to children on the Plymouth's fire truck. For years the city has carried on this tradition, but this year there were many new sights to behold. The Marshall County Historic museum stayed open late to welcome guests. Immediately following the debut of the fireworks celebration, a man with a child on his shoulders was overheard shouting, "I love Plymouth!"
As the annual festivities carried on, the public entered into the inSPIRATIVE art center on Garro and Michigan Street entrances for a Christmas Folk Party. This benefit was a community event to for the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Presented by The Midas Center and inSPIRATIVE, the event was riddled with activities for all ages. Performer and songwriter, Chad Van Herk strummed in the holidays with some Christmas tunes and some songs from his debut album titled, Leavin' Footprints. This evening's activities were provided by our generous sponsors Heartland Artists, Herb Store, Imaginary Art School, Sisters' Tea and Eatery and The Laugh Out Loud Company. Mr. Art, the balloon artist provided guests with premium balloons, including the Grinch (pictured below), won by Don Relos and his family.
Proceeds from the event will go to Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Pictured below, Sarah Hendrix, Executive Director from the Marshall County Neighborhood Center addressing the crowd. Also pictured below, guests enjoying the various festivities from the event.
Mark Your Calendars for Thanksgiving weekend!
by Andrea Cook 
Friday, November 7th, SANTA CLAUSE is coming to town - downtown Plymouth in fact. And we are throwing a party. All proceeds are going to the our community's Neighborhood Center! Take a peek at this flier. Print it, share it! We hope to see you there!
More details will follow!
Event Planning: Christmas Folk Party!
by Andrea Cook Mark your calendars for Friday night, November 27th...
This will be an event you will not want to miss!
A Christmas Folk Party will take place at the inSPIRATIVE. Join friends, family and neighbors as we gather to enjoy music, refreshments and a special collection of vintage art and furnishings.
Singer and songwriter, Chad Van Herk is scheduled to perform during this event. Banker by day, Chad's real passions can be found in a simple life, good friends, good health, accomplishment of goals and a development of a folk music scene in his hometown of Plymouth, Indiana.
When?
Thanksgiving Weekend! Friday, 11/27, following the annual tree lighting activities in downtown Plymouth (tree lighting starts at 6 p.m.)
Where?
inSPIRATIVE art center, Plymouth's new art gallery located at 100 W Garro Street or 203 N Michigan Street
Who?
All are welcome. Suggested donations of $5 each will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will got to a local non-for-profit. Children's admission is free.
More details will follow so stay tuned!