WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation invites the community to attend the sixth annual Barn and Business Breakfast from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, Winona Lake.

Each year, this event brings together community members and works to connect vital industries within Kosciusko County to discuss community needs, challenges and solutions.

This year’s keynote speaker is Rachel Blakeman, director of the Community Research Institute at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Blakeman, a specialist in research and analysis, will present community and economic development findings and recommendations for Kosciusko County, including ag-specific topics.

Farmers, businessmen and community members are encouraged to attend. Registration is required. RSVP at www.kcfoundation.org/events.

This free event is made possible through generous sponsorships from Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Kosciusko Farm Bureau, Grace College, Silveus Insurance, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, Maple Leaf Farms, Creighton Brothers, 1st Source Bank and Core Mechanical.