Dynamic Business Base

Stories about the entrepreneurs growing Goshen’s economy.

Goshen is home to hundreds of small businesses owned by locals who aren’t afraid to dream big. Thankfully, the Goshen Chamber of Commerce is there to strengthen and support them in every step it takes to build their businesses from the ground up. From a historic downtown Theater to a Mennonite-owned brewpub to multimillion dollar manufacturing companies, Goshen is an incubator for innovation and creativity.

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Only-in-Goshen Gifts Under $30

Only-in-Goshen Gifts Under $30

November 30, 2022
10+1 Unique Gift Shops in Goshen

10+1 Unique Gift Shops in Goshen

November 3, 2022
Goshen Brownfield Sites Bloom Again

Goshen Brownfield Sites Bloom Again

September 22, 2022
23 Musicians and Music Industry Leaders Who Made Their Debut in Goshen

23 Musicians and Music Industry Leaders Who Made Their Debut in Goshen

March 21, 2022
15 Mind-Blowingly Good Taquerias in Goshen

15 Mind-Blowingly Good Taquerias in Goshen

March 14, 2022
9 Incredible Day Trips Within 45 Minutes of Goshen

9 Incredible Day Trips Within 45 Minutes of Goshen

March 10, 2022
12 Reasons Why Winter in Goshen is Actually Awesome

12 Reasons Why Winter in Goshen is Actually Awesome

February 18, 2022
Abonmarche

Abonmarche

December 22, 2021
Viewrail and Stair Supplies

Viewrail and Stair Supplies

December 15, 2021
Common Spirits

Common Spirits

November 23, 2021
Soapy Gnome

Soapy Gnome

November 12, 2021
Canelé Café

Canelé Café

November 12, 2021
Biebs & Ash

Biebs & Ash

November 10, 2021
EAT Goshen

EAT Goshen

November 5, 2021
The Imagination Spot

The Imagination Spot

November 4, 2021
Ignition Music Garage

Ignition Music Garage

November 2, 2021
Meraki Art Company

Meraki Art Company

November 2, 2021
Fish Lake Organic Berries

Fish Lake Organic Berries

October 14, 2021
Knollbrook Farm

Knollbrook Farm

October 11, 2021
Woodsbrook Farm

Woodsbrook Farm

October 4, 2021
Creekside Farm

Creekside Farm

October 1, 2021
White Yarrow Farm

White Yarrow Farm

September 23, 2021
Mitchell’s Honey Company

Mitchell’s Honey Company

September 22, 2021
Mark Goertzen and Suzanne Ehst

Mark Goertzen and Suzanne Ehst

September 21, 2021
Nelson’s Herbs

Nelson’s Herbs

September 17, 2021
The Petaled Branch

The Petaled Branch

September 8, 2021
Singletree Farm

Singletree Farm

September 8, 2021
Vintage Meadows

Vintage Meadows

September 3, 2021
Rosewater Farm and Dairy

Rosewater Farm and Dairy

September 3, 2021
Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards

Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards

August 30, 2021
Clay Bottom Farm

Clay Bottom Farm

August 30, 2021

Only in Goshen Ice Cream

August 27, 2021
South Side Soda Shop

South Side Soda Shop

July 30, 2021
Common Spirits

Common Spirits

July 26, 2021
Maple Indian Cuisine

Maple Indian Cuisine

July 21, 2021
Tropicana Ice Cream Shop

Tropicana Ice Cream Shop

July 16, 2021
La Michoacana

La Michoacana

July 14, 2021
Olympia Candy Kitchen

Olympia Candy Kitchen

July 12, 2021
The Chief Ice Cream

The Chief Ice Cream

July 9, 2021
Goshen’s Clay Community: A Documentary Short

Goshen’s Clay Community: A Documentary Short

June 7, 2021
Jon Hunsberger

Jon Hunsberger

April 21, 2021
Greg Conrad and Kristin Hall

Greg Conrad and Kristin Hall

April 16, 2021
Maggie Okponobi

Maggie Okponobi

April 6, 2021
Missy Schrock

Missy Schrock

March 24, 2021
Kevin Koch

Kevin Koch

March 22, 2021
Michelle Shelly

Michelle Shelly

March 16, 2021
Jake Biller

Jake Biller

March 15, 2021
Rich Utley

Rich Utley

March 8, 2021
15 Places to Treat Yourself in Goshen

15 Places to Treat Yourself in Goshen

February 27, 2021
Doug Nisley

Doug Nisley

February 25, 2021
Bill Rieth

Bill Rieth

January 12, 2021
Brett Weddell

Brett Weddell

December 28, 2020
Terry Kercher

Terry Kercher

December 18, 2020
Julia Fisher

Julia Fisher

November 16, 2020
Ed Swartley

Ed Swartley

November 6, 2020
Johan Vazquez

Johan Vazquez

October 30, 2020
Erin Floyd

Erin Floyd

October 27, 2020
Laura Morris

Laura Morris

October 22, 2020
Len Morris

Len Morris

October 16, 2020
Paul Steury

Paul Steury

October 16, 2020
Matt Schrock

Matt Schrock

September 29, 2020
Lisa Guedea Carreño

Lisa Guedea Carreño

September 25, 2020
David Molina

David Molina

August 28, 2020
Virginia Leichty

Virginia Leichty

August 28, 2020
Bud Wulliman

Bud Wulliman

August 28, 2020
Vic Stoltzfus

Vic Stoltzfus

July 31, 2020
Nate Osborne and Kathleen Jones

Nate Osborne and Kathleen Jones

July 24, 2020
Mindy Morehead

Mindy Morehead

July 22, 2020
Kare Andersen

Kare Andersen

July 22, 2020
Andrew Garcia

Andrew Garcia

June 17, 2020
Grace Bonewitz

Grace Bonewitz

May 28, 2020
Rebecca Haab

Rebecca Haab

May 28, 2020
Amanda Guzman

Amanda Guzman

May 28, 2020
The Chief

The Chief

May 4, 2020
Jim McKee

Jim McKee

May 1, 2020
Meg Paul

Meg Paul

March 6, 2020
Gilberto Perez, Jr.

Gilberto Perez, Jr.

January 8, 2020
South Side Soda Award

South Side Soda Award

December 23, 2019
Kaitlin Hart

Kaitlin Hart

November 26, 2019
Nate Widomski

Nate Widomski

November 14, 2019
LaRae Fleenor

LaRae Fleenor

July 2, 2019
Audry Sheeley

Audry Sheeley

May 20, 2019
Amanda Akers

Amanda Akers

April 19, 2019
Sarah Emmons

Sarah Emmons

March 7, 2019
Carina Potts

Carina Potts

November 29, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Katrina Evans

Goshen Through My Eyes: Katrina Evans

April 14, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Wes Herschberger

Goshen Through My Eyes: Wes Herschberger

April 10, 2018
8 Reasons Goshen is an Awesome Place to Retire

8 Reasons Goshen is an Awesome Place to Retire

April 10, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Kent Holdren

Goshen Through My Eyes: Kent Holdren

March 31, 2018
9 Local Businesses Owned by GCS Grads

9 Local Businesses Owned by GCS Grads

March 31, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Sara Stalter

Goshen Through My Eyes: Sara Stalter

March 25, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Joanna & Levi King

Goshen Through My Eyes: Joanna & Levi King

March 23, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Mario Mora

Goshen Through My Eyes: Mario Mora

March 16, 2018
Indiana’s Arts Paradise

Indiana’s Arts Paradise

March 16, 2018
8 Ways Greencroft Residents Are Transforming Goshen For The Better

8 Ways Greencroft Residents Are Transforming Goshen For The Better

March 7, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Jackie Fiedeke

Goshen Through My Eyes: Jackie Fiedeke

March 5, 2018
6 Alumni Share How GCS Prepared Them For Success

6 Alumni Share How GCS Prepared Them For Success

March 1, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Courtney Snyder

Goshen Through My Eyes: Courtney Snyder

February 21, 2018
10 Goshen College Alumni Changing Goshen For the Better

10 Goshen College Alumni Changing Goshen For the Better

January 23, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Joe Mehl

Goshen Through My Eyes: Joe Mehl

January 22, 2018
Love Where You Work

Love Where You Work

January 20, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Mike Weber

Goshen Through My Eyes: Mike Weber

January 19, 2018
6 Businesses Boosted by Goshen’s Pitch Night

6 Businesses Boosted by Goshen’s Pitch Night

January 19, 2018
Goshen Through My Eyes: Kevin Deary

Goshen Through My Eyes: Kevin Deary

December 26, 2017
Goshen Through My Eyes: Felipe Merino

Goshen Through My Eyes: Felipe Merino

December 6, 2017
7 Reasons Goshen is a Perfect Place to Raise Your Family

7 Reasons Goshen is a Perfect Place to Raise Your Family

December 4, 2017
9 Ideas Turned Reality Thanks to the Little Big Idea Grant

9 Ideas Turned Reality Thanks to the Little Big Idea Grant

November 27, 2017
Goshen Through My Eyes: Steve Gruber

Goshen Through My Eyes: Steve Gruber

November 22, 2017
Goshen Through My Eyes: Aileaċ Deegan

Goshen Through My Eyes: Aileaċ Deegan

November 6, 2017
Careers Start Here

Careers Start Here

November 6, 2017
10 Reasons Goshen is Indiana’s “Community of the Year”

10 Reasons Goshen is Indiana’s “Community of the Year”

October 18, 2017
A Hub For Health

A Hub For Health

July 25, 2017
This Goshen Health Employee Is Dedicated to Encouraging Positive Parenting

This Goshen Health Employee Is Dedicated to Encouraging Positive Parenting

July 25, 2017
Honey’s Frozen Desserts Provides A Sweet Community Gathering Place

Honey’s Frozen Desserts Provides A Sweet Community Gathering Place

June 19, 2017
10 Only-in-Goshen Gifts For Mother’s Day

10 Only-in-Goshen Gifts For Mother’s Day

May 1, 2017
In Goshen, People Work Together For The Greater Good

In Goshen, People Work Together For The Greater Good

March 30, 2017
Leaving a Legacy of Kindness

Leaving a Legacy of Kindness

March 20, 2017
Tour Goshen Sip by Sip

Tour Goshen Sip by Sip

February 27, 2017
6 Developments Making Goshen A New Urban Hub

6 Developments Making Goshen A New Urban Hub

February 6, 2017
At This Goshen Accounting Firm, People Are First Priority

At This Goshen Accounting Firm, People Are First Priority

January 3, 2017
Creating Community Through Game Night at Better World Books

Creating Community Through Game Night at Better World Books

December 6, 2016
Goshen is the Perfect Home-Away-From-Home for International Goshen College Alumni

Goshen is the Perfect Home-Away-From-Home for International Goshen College Alumni

November 22, 2016
Goshen’s Hundred-Year-Old Icon

Goshen’s Hundred-Year-Old Icon

November 2, 2016
Living the Sweet Life in Goshen

Living the Sweet Life in Goshen

September 29, 2016
Fostering a Community of Effective Leaders

Fostering a Community of Effective Leaders

September 26, 2016
Season 2 Highlights

Season 2 Highlights

July 12, 2016
Building on a Tradition of Excellence

Building on a Tradition of Excellence

July 1, 2016
Recreation? In Goshen, It’s Par for the Course

Recreation? In Goshen, It’s Par for the Course

June 27, 2016
Big City Opportunities, Small Town Values

Big City Opportunities, Small Town Values

June 23, 2016
Building an Uncommonly Great Place to Work

Building an Uncommonly Great Place to Work

June 15, 2016
10 Locally Owned Markets That Sell (Almost) Anything You Need

10 Locally Owned Markets That Sell (Almost) Anything You Need

June 8, 2016
Students Build Bright Futures at Goshen Community Schools

Students Build Bright Futures at Goshen Community Schools

June 2, 2016
Creating Space for the Community to “Simply Be”

Creating Space for the Community to “Simply Be”

May 26, 2016
Mahaja Arts Tells Stories Through Sculpture

Mahaja Arts Tells Stories Through Sculpture

May 17, 2016
Goshen Family Creating Space for Teens to Get Artsy

Goshen Family Creating Space for Teens to Get Artsy

May 9, 2016
Striking Up a Booming Business

Striking Up a Booming Business

May 4, 2016
Meet Goshen’s Own “Iron Man”

Meet Goshen’s Own “Iron Man”

May 2, 2016
Meet the Teen Dedicated to Making Goshen a Better Place

Meet the Teen Dedicated to Making Goshen a Better Place

April 29, 2016
10 Ways to Chillax and Be Well in Goshen

10 Ways to Chillax and Be Well in Goshen

April 28, 2016
At Goshen College, Media Matters

At Goshen College, Media Matters

April 18, 2016
Giving Back with Live Music

Giving Back with Live Music

April 13, 2016
Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard Thrives on Community

Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard Thrives on Community

April 7, 2016
10 Reasons to Make Goshen Home

10 Reasons to Make Goshen Home

April 7, 2016
Goshen College’s Accounting Program Will Take You Far

Goshen College’s Accounting Program Will Take You Far

April 6, 2016
Goshen Farmers Market Shares Local Bounty

Goshen Farmers Market Shares Local Bounty

March 22, 2016
Goshen’s Littlest Learners Still Get a Big Education

Goshen’s Littlest Learners Still Get a Big Education

March 10, 2016
Filling Hearts with Stories of Local Food

Filling Hearts with Stories of Local Food

March 7, 2016
Explore Goshen’s Restaurants with Food Critic Marshall King

Explore Goshen’s Restaurants with Food Critic Marshall King

March 2, 2016
From Industry to Community, Goshen Has It All

From Industry to Community, Goshen Has It All

February 29, 2016
In Goshen, Creativity is Contagious

In Goshen, Creativity is Contagious

February 24, 2016
The Man With the Fair-ly Important Job

The Man With the Fair-ly Important Job

February 15, 2016
Making Goshen Home

Making Goshen Home

February 10, 2016
Many of Goshen’s Most Innovative Business Owners are Women

Many of Goshen’s Most Innovative Business Owners are Women

January 25, 2016
From Lost to Found … to Helping Others Find Themselves

From Lost to Found … to Helping Others Find Themselves

January 19, 2016
Craftsmen Rev Up Local Support, Global Success

Craftsmen Rev Up Local Support, Global Success

January 13, 2016
Celebrating 30 Years of Famous Chili, Philly Cheesesteak, and Lemon Meringue Pie

Celebrating 30 Years of Famous Chili, Philly Cheesesteak, and Lemon Meringue Pie

January 9, 2016
Building Hope Through Photography

Building Hope Through Photography

December 22, 2015
Transformation on 3rd Street

Transformation on 3rd Street

December 14, 2015
5 Ways to Give Back in Goshen

5 Ways to Give Back in Goshen

December 7, 2015
Building a Legacy on Community and Clay

Building a Legacy on Community and Clay

December 2, 2015
Goshen High School Grad Leads Booming Tech Startup

Goshen High School Grad Leads Booming Tech Startup

November 22, 2015
Coffee Shop Offers Real-World Business Experience for Students

Coffee Shop Offers Real-World Business Experience for Students

November 16, 2015
When in Doubt, Shop Local

When in Doubt, Shop Local

November 11, 2015
Reviving Old Spaces, Inspiring New Ideas

Reviving Old Spaces, Inspiring New Ideas

November 9, 2015
9 Places to See a Show in Goshen

9 Places to See a Show in Goshen

November 2, 2015
4 Breweries Putting Goshen on the Map

4 Breweries Putting Goshen on the Map

October 5, 2015
13 Goshen Alumni Changing the World

13 Goshen Alumni Changing the World

September 17, 2015
Answering the Question, “How Does Goshen Do It?”

Answering the Question, “How Does Goshen Do It?”

August 19, 2015
Artists Design Bright Futures in Goshen

Artists Design Bright Futures in Goshen

August 17, 2015
10 Best-Kept Secrets about Goshen College

10 Best-Kept Secrets about Goshen College

August 4, 2015
10 Ways To Stay Active In Goshen

10 Ways To Stay Active In Goshen

July 29, 2015
Season One Highlights

Season One Highlights

July 16, 2015
How to Turn Your Business Ideas Into Reality in Goshen

How to Turn Your Business Ideas Into Reality in Goshen

June 17, 2015
Growing Up, Living, and Working in Goshen

Growing Up, Living, and Working in Goshen

May 29, 2015
Spanish Newspaper Bridges Cultures in Indiana

Spanish Newspaper Bridges Cultures in Indiana

May 4, 2015
Integrating Faith and Finances

Integrating Faith and Finances

April 30, 2015
Global Plastics Corporation Aims to End Hunger at Home

Global Plastics Corporation Aims to End Hunger at Home

April 30, 2015
Leader in IT Services Uses its Own Success to Leverage Success of Community Students

Leader in IT Services Uses its Own Success to Leverage Success of Community Students

April 20, 2015
Goshen’s Downtown is Thriving

Goshen’s Downtown is Thriving

April 17, 2015
Elkhart County’s First Indian Restaurant Finds a Home in Goshen

Elkhart County’s First Indian Restaurant Finds a Home in Goshen

April 14, 2015
Love at First Sight and Life-Altering Pizza

Love at First Sight and Life-Altering Pizza

March 28, 2015
Industry Leader Credits the People of Goshen for its National Success

Industry Leader Credits the People of Goshen for its National Success

March 23, 2015
Bringing High Fashion to Goshen

Bringing High Fashion to Goshen

March 19, 2015
Survival and Success in Goshen

Survival and Success in Goshen

March 16, 2015
The Art of Bea Studios

The Art of Bea Studios

March 11, 2015
Main Street shoe store has 22 years of history in Goshen

Main Street shoe store has 22 years of history in Goshen

March 4, 2015
Creating a Home for New Businesses

Creating a Home for New Businesses

March 2, 2015
Working, Living, and Giving in Goshen

Working, Living, and Giving in Goshen

February 27, 2015
Inside Downtown Goshen’s Emerging Renaissance

Inside Downtown Goshen’s Emerging Renaissance

January 12, 2015
15 Ways to Convince Anyone to Move to Goshen

15 Ways to Convince Anyone to Move to Goshen

January 6, 2015
Northern Indiana Town Becomes a Community of Choice Where People Choose to Relocate

Northern Indiana Town Becomes a Community of Choice Where People Choose to Relocate

December 29, 2014
Integrated Care for the Community

Integrated Care for the Community

December 25, 2014
Goshen College Entrepreneurs Find Success in the Tea Industry

Goshen College Entrepreneurs Find Success in the Tea Industry

December 22, 2014
17 Only-in-Goshen Gifts

17 Only-in-Goshen Gifts

December 12, 2014
Feeding the Spirit of Goshen

Feeding the Spirit of Goshen

November 27, 2014
From Refugees to Business Owners

From Refugees to Business Owners

November 6, 2014
10 reasons to fall in love with Goshen

10 reasons to fall in love with Goshen

October 27, 2014
Living Vibrantly

Living Vibrantly

October 13, 2014
Peacemaking in Goshen and far beyond

Peacemaking in Goshen and far beyond

October 10, 2014
It’s Personal

It’s Personal

October 1, 2014
One-of-a-Kind

One-of-a-Kind

September 26, 2014
That’s What It’s All About

That’s What It’s All About

September 11, 2014
Vinyl Meets Live Music

Vinyl Meets Live Music

September 4, 2014
Family Serves Community + Awesome Craft Beers

Family Serves Community + Awesome Craft Beers

September 2, 2014
Small Business Gives Back

Small Business Gives Back

August 20, 2014
Best Ice Cream in Indiana

Best Ice Cream in Indiana

August 19, 2014
Going National, Staying Local

Going National, Staying Local

August 11, 2014
FOUND

FOUND

July 18, 2014
Silicon Goshen

Silicon Goshen

July 17, 2014
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