Zagster Bike Share Services Come To An End
Bike share services from Zagster will be ending in Kosciusko County due to the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Zimmer Biomet Presents Check to Joe’s Kids
On behalf of the Zimmer Biomet legal team and their partner, Faegre Drinker, Kevin Escapule recently presented a $7,500 check to Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director for Joe’s Kids.
Read MoreZimmer Biomet Shutting Down Nearly All Operations For Two Weeks
WARSAW – Kosciusko County’s biggest employer is shutting down almost all operations for two weeks. Zimmer Biomet informed employees Wednesday, April 8, that the company will temporarily reduce operations in all North America plants for two weeks starting April 13. Only critical lines will continue to run, the … Read More
Zimmer Biomet Cuts Wages For Salaried Workers
WARSAW – Zimmer Biomet is slashing wages to offset a slowdown in elective surgeries as a result of the pandemic. In response to the need to contain costs due to the reduction in elective procedures because of COVID-19, Zimmer Biomet’s salaried team members have received temporary salary adjustments,” … Read More
Lilly Center Art Contest Open To Kosciusko County Students
WINONA LAKE — Fourth through 12th-grade students in Kosciusko County are invited to submit artwork for the Lilly Center Art Contest. The theme is “Life at the Lake.” Submissions are open until Wednesday, April 15, said a news release from the Lily Center for Lakes and Streams. The … Read More
Zimmer Biomet Confirms Job Cuts In Warsaw
WARSAW — As Zimmer Biomet continues looking at ways to improve efficiency and ensure they are investing in priority growth areas, some corporate positions were recently eliminated at the Warsaw-based orthopedic company. The eliminated positions reportedly involved less than100 jobs and did not include Zimmer Biomet’s manufacturing employees, according … Read More
Zimmer Biomet Confirms Unspecified Number Of Job Cuts
WARSAW — Recent organizational changes were implemented at Zimmer Biomet as part of the company’s continued improvement process to simplify the organization and accelerate decision making. Several corporate positions were eliminated as a result of the realignment, the Warsaw-based orthopedic company said. According to Monica Kendrick, vice-president of … Read More
Area School Students Take Part In National Manufacturing Week Career Awareness Events
WARSAW — About 2,200 middle and high school students from Kosciusko County got a close-up look at careers in the advanced manufacturing industry recently during National Manufacturing Week events organized by OrthoWorx. During the week of Sept. 30, eighth-grade students participated in the DiscoverME (Manufacturing Experiences) program. Students … Read More
Carrie Nichol Joins Zimmer Biomet As Vice President, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer
WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet announces that Ms. Carrie Nichol has joined the company as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer. Prior to joining Zimmer Biomet, Nichol served as senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer of Endo International plc. “I look forward to working with Carrie as … Read More
Zimmer Biomet Working With State On Workforce Housing Program
WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet and the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently announced a joint venture to address the workforce housing shortage. Last week, the IHCDA announced Zimmer Biomet as one of four Indiana-based companies selected for its Anchor Employer Workforce Housing Program. The initiative aims … Read More
Live Well Kosciusko Puts Spotlight On Well-Being
WINONA LAKE — Business leaders were encouraged by a representative of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to think outside the box when it comes to looking out for the well-being of their employees. Jennifer Pferrer, executive director of the Wellness Council for the Indiana Chamber, was the keynote … Read More
Kosciusko County United Way Days Of Caring A Big Success
WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County discovered new ways to give back as part of its annual Days of Caring event. A call went out for help and more than 300 volunteers from 14 companies stepped up to complete over 50 projects across Kosciusko County. “United Way … Read More
Biomet Whistleblower Receives $4.5 Million
WARSAW — The Securities and Exchange Commission recently awarded a large award to a surgeon who reportedly told his employer, Biomet, and later the commission about a kickback scheme operating in several foreign countries with the purpose of drumming up business for the Warsaw-based company, now part of … Read More
Kosciusko Bike Share Nears 1,000 Members
KOSCIUSKO — Ride+Walk Warsaw+Winona Lake is proud to announce the Zagster Race to 1,000 Challenge. Kosciusko Bike Share is nearing 1,000 members and we need your help. Visit one of the four Kosciusko Bike Share stations, located at West Market Street on the Zimmer Biomet West Campus, the … Read More
Zimmer Biomet Joins Work Ethic Certificate Initiative
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced Zimmer Biomet’s support of Kosciusko County’s Work Ethic Certificate. As a participating employer, Zimmer Biomet will consider certificate recipients for direct-hire employment. Additionally, Zimmer Biomet is offering certificate holders who are hired a sign-on bonus. If hired for a full-time position, … Read More
WPD Officers Work To Save Ducklings With Help From Zimmer Biomet Employees
WARSAW — A group of Zimmer Biomet employees was surprised when they discovered a group of six ducklings stuck in a storm drain this afternoon, May 13. Shortly after 4 p.m., the employees contacted Kosciusko County Dispatch to report the animals near Zimmer Biomet Building 5 on … Read More