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July 2014

United Way Campaign Kick-Off Event 2014

July 17, 2014 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Kruggel Lawton team members are once again supporting the United Way of St. Joseph County through a Workforce Campaign. We will be celebrating the start of United Way's 2014-2015 campaign with an afternoon of fun at Four Winds Field. If you're there, be sure to cheer for our managing partner, Barry "Hammerin' Hall," as he tries to get the farthest hit in the Community Leader "Swing for Charity" competition. Our very own Laura "Fireballer" Borton, accounting assistant, will be adding to Barry's "home run" score…

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Dress Down Day for Charity

July 24, 2014

The Kruggel Lawton team will be dressing down to raise money for the Men in Kilts contest held by Ronald McDonald House Charities. Employees will pay $5 to wear jeans or shorts and an additional $10 to wear tennis shoes. A matching contribution for all donations will be made by Kruggel Lawton at the end of the day. So, if you’re stopping by our offices on July 24, don’t be surprised if we look a little more casual than usual.…

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August 2014

LOGAN’s Run

August 2, 2014 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Campus of the University of Notre Dame

Kruggel Lawton is a proud sponsor of the 11th annual LOGAN's Run. Not only are we sponsoring, but a few of our team members will be out there on race day running the course! Cheer them on or join us by signing up to run/walk too! More information and registration is available at www.runwithlogan.com.

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Elkhart Chamber INDOT Luncheon

August 5, 2014 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Elcona Country Club, 56784 CR 21
Bristol, IN United States
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Kruggel Lawton is a proud sponsor of the Elkhart Chamber's annual INDOT Luncheon. This year's special guests include INDOT Commissioner Karl Browning and key INDOT staff members. Registration for this event is $20 for Elkhart Chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Register on the Chamber's website by August 1.

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October 2014

CPA Day of Service

October 3, 2014 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Swanson Primary Center South Bend, IN United States

Each year the Indiana CPA Society encourages member firms to participate in a CPA Day of Service. On Friday, October 3,  Kruggel Lawton will team up with Lake City Bank to host "JA In a Day" for K-4th graders at Swanson Primary Center in South Bend. Junior Achievement’s mission of “educating and inspiring young people to value free enterprise, business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives” meshes well with our own mission and service model. We are excited to be…

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March 2015

Curtis Products Excess Inventory Auction

March 5, 2015 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Curtis Products, Inc., 401 N. Bendix
South Bend, IN 46628 United States
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Our client, Curtis Products, has moved locations and needs to get rid of excess industrial and commercial machinery, electrical power distribution boxes and switches, heavy transformers, office furnishings and accessories. For a full list of items and photos, visit www.auctionZip.com and enter ID # 14374 in the upper right hand corner of the page. A public auction to sell these items will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 401 N. Bendix in South Bend at 10:00 a.m. Happy bidding!

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Jeans Day for Charity

March 13, 2015
Kruggel Lawton Offices South Bend & Elkhart,

The Kruggel Lawton team will be dressing down to raise money for two different charities. The South Bend office will be raising money for Heartland Small Animal Rescue and Elkhart will raise money for Church Community Services. Employees will pay $5 to wear jeans and an additional $10 to wear tennis shoes. A matching contribution for all donations will be made by Kruggel Lawton at the end of the day. So, if you’re stopping by our offices on March 13,…

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Sugar Camp Days 2015

March 21, 2015 - March 22, 2015
Bendix Woods County Park, 32132 SR 2
New Carlisle, IN 46552 United States
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$7

We love our county parks! We also love that winter is coming to an end. Celebrate the first days of spring at Sugar Camp Days March 21-22 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Bendix Woods County Park in New Carlisle. Watch sap cook into syrup, enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast (a New Carlisle Lion’s Club fundraiser), tour the Sugar Bush, purchase home-made baked goods made with pure maple syrup, enjoy family music and much more! A full list of…

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LOGAN Nose-On Luncheon

March 24, 2015 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Century Center, 120 South St. Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601 United States
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Kruggel Lawton is proud to support the Great LOGAN Nose-On again this year. Members from our team will be in attendance and we hope to see you there too! The event is hosted by WNDU-TV News Anchor Maureen McFadden, and will feature actress Lauren Potter. Lauren is best known for her role as Becky Jackson on the hit FOX television series, Glee. She has become an outstanding role model for those with Down Syndrome.

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April 2015

Goodwill Little Black Dress Luncheon

April 23, 2015 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, 53995 Indiana State Route 933
South Bend, IN 46637 United States
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Kruggel Lawton is proud to support Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. as they present The Little Black Dress Fashion Show Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn, South Bend. The on-site Goodwill Boutique Store will open at 10:30 a.m. and will feature a wide variety of designer and name brand clothing, handbags, accessories, as well as Goodwill's best-selling black dresses delivered to the show from all 22 Goodwill Michiana Retail Stores. During the luncheon, guests will enjoy watching the “live” runway fashion…

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May 2015

Give Local St. Joseph County

May 5, 2015

Give Local St. Joseph County is a 24-hour giving day event on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, organized by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. It’s our day to make a big impact! Every dollar donated on May 5 will be increased by a share of an estimated $3 million in matching funds provided by generous Give Local St. Joseph County sponsors, with the goal of raising a total of $5 million. Because the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County's…

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June 2015

Sunburst

June 6, 2015 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Downtown South Bend to Notre Dame

Once again Kruggel Lawton will have a corporate team for Sunburst. We'll race you to the finish line!

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Michiana Bike to Work Week

June 14, 2015 @ 12:05 am - June 20, 2015 @ 11:55 pm

The Kruggel Lawton CyKLers will be peddling their way to work as part of the Corporate Challenge for Michiana Bike to Work Week June 14-20. The Corporate Challenge will calculate miles ridden to and from work, or while at work (e.g., running errands, going to lunch, or places that we would have driven had we taken a car to work, or even miles traveled using mass transit). Don't have a team but want to help up rack up miles with the CyKLers? Log on…

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Young Entrepreneurs: Igniting Connections

June 17, 2015 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Branch, 105 E. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
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Free

During Indiana Entrepreneurship Week June 14-20, young entrepreneurs and community leaders will have the opportunity to connect across the state. A multi-location, interactive multi-media event will be held to showcase co-working sites, and to allow aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to several locations simultaneously. Community leaders will also be able to showcase unique features of their market, and describe incentives they can offer to small businesses looking for a place to plant roots and grow their venture. These events…

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July 2015

Bloom & Zoom Bike Tour

July 25, 2015 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kruggel Lawton is proud to support the Bloom & Zoom Bike Tour as a Silver Sponsor. This is a self-guided tour of the Quilt Gardens of North Central Indiana, the same ones that thousands of tourists travel from miles away to see. Enjoy it at your own pace from the perspective of a bicycle. The event offers your choice of  10, 20, 40, 62, or 100 mile routes. Whether you ride for the scenery or ride for the sport, the…

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United Way Campaign Kick-Off Event 2015

July 30, 2015 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Four Winds Field, 501 W South St.
South Bend, IN

Kruggel Lawton team members are once again supporting the United Way of St. Joseph County through a Workforce Campaign. We will be celebrating the start of United Way's 2015-2016 campaign with an afternoon of fun at Four Winds Field. *The United Way of St. Joseph County hosts this event for local employers participating in the annual United Way campaign. This event is not open to the public. If you would like more information on hosting a workplace campaign, click here.

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August 2015

LOGAN’s Run

August 1, 2015 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Campus of the University of Notre Dame

Kruggel Lawton is a proud sponsor of the 12th annual LOGAN's Run. Not only are we sponsoring, but a few of our team members will be out there on race day running the course! Cheer them on or join us by signing up to run/walk too! More information and registration is available at www.runwithlogan.com.

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Annual Blood Drive Challenge

August 10, 2015 - October 31, 2015

In what has become an annual tradition, Kruggel Lawton and Old National Bank will face-off for the group's 8th Blood Drive Challenge! During the twelve-week challenge, associates and their family members will be encouraged to make a donation at any area blood bank. As friends of Kruggel Lawton, we welcome you to participate! When you donate blood between August 10 and October 31, email Erin to tell her the date and location of your donation and we'll include you in our…

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June 2016

CAPS 40th Anniversary Auction

June 10, 2016 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy
Elkhart, 46514

Child And Parent Services is celebrating their 40th anniversary with an evening of fine food, spirits, and philanthropy. 2016 marks 40 years since the hiring of Daryl Abbott as Elkhart County's first child abuse prevention coordinator. Abbott, priorly a caseworker at the county's welfare department, served as the president and CEO of the organization that eventually became CAPS for many years, overseeing the growth of many programs designed to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Kruggel Lawton is proud…

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June 2017

Habitat for Humanity Build

June 30, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Build Site, 323 W. 9th Street
Mishawaka, IN 46545 United States
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On Friday, June 30, several members of the Kruggel Lawton team will participat in a Habitat for Humanity Women Build day in Mishawaka. Brandi Rodriguez, a manager in our South Bend office, serves on the finance committee for Habitat for Humanity St. Joseph County and is helping organize our firm's volunteer efforts. Women Build recruits, educates, and inspires women to build and advocate for simple, decent, and affordable housing in their communities. Women Build is not about excluding men, it’s about…

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April 2018

Beatles Tribute Concert

April 21, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 United States
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Busy season will soon come to an end and Kruggel Lawton's team will be singing "Ob la di, ob-la-da, life goes on" and "Here Comes the Sun"! It just seemed like a natural fit that we sponsor the Mendel Center's Beatles tribute concert to celebrate. Experience a Beatles' concert the way it was performed over 50 years ago with 1964 THE TRIBUTE, coming to The Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Mich., on SATURDAY, APRIL 21, at 8 pm. Rolling Stone…

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May 2018

Best. Week. Ever. 2018

May 29, 2018 - June 2, 2018

Best. Week. Ever. is a week-long collection of experiences across South Bend celebrating culture, progress, and creativity as a community. Better yet, it is an invitation to celebrate our city and the things that are important to us. It is an opportunity engage with the many facets blending together to make South Bend's story. ​From May 28th to June 3rd, every day will be jam packed with a vibrant mix of extraordinary things taking place all over our community…sometimes in…

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June 2018

LPGA Symetra Tour Four Winds Invitational

June 4, 2018 - June 10, 2018
Blackthorn Golf Club, 6100 Nimtz Parkway
South Bend, IN 46628 United States
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The LPGA Symetra Tour Four Winds Invitational is coming back to South Bend, Ind., and Blackthorn Golf Club for its 7th year! Kruggel Lawton is proud to once again serve as a community partner to make this event possible. To date, this tournament has been able to raise over $500,000 for Beacon Children's Hospital. There are a host of public events for everyone to take part in. Come join in on the fun this summer and watch the future stars…

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July 2018

Krasl Block Party

July 13, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Boulevard
St. Joseph, MI 49085 United States
$5

Kruggel Lawton is proud to be a sponsor of the 4th annual Friday Night Krasl Block Party in St. Joseph. The official start of the Krasl Art Fair weekend, this event features Southwest Michigan's beer and wine, local food trucks, games, and live music. Exclusive providers this year are The Livery Microbrewery, Lake Michigan Vintners, Baja Gringo and Nosh Village. Meet Krasl Art Fair artists up close and personal while networking with friends, neighbors, and Kruggel Lawton team members. You…

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August 2018

AFP Michiana’s Inaugural Philanthropic Institute

August 16, 2018 @ 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Century Center – Downtown South Bend, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

Kruggel Lawton is proud to serve as the Breakfast Sponsor for the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Michiana Chapter’s Inaugural Philanthropic Institute. This event emerged from a need to provide area nonprofits with an interactive day of learning on various topics including: fund development, constituent engagement, marketing and communications, and board governance. In addition to a keynote presentation, there will be breakout sessions throughout the day - two of which will feature Kruggel Lawton Partner Margene Zink and Senior Manager Adam Schwelnus. Join…

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Taste of the Gardens

August 26, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St.
Elkhart, 46515 United States
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$5

Kruggel Lawton is proud to be a sponsor this year for the annual Taste of the Gardens in Elkhart. Not only are we sponsoring, but a few of our members will be out at the event enjoying the amazing food, drinks, and entertainment! Come join us for a fun day out at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens! To get more information about the event, visit www.tasteofthegardens.org.

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November 2018

Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run

November 22, 2018 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Niles-Buchanan YMCA, 905 N Front St
Niles, MI 49120 United States
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Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor the 2018 Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run. For 37  years the YMCA has hosted this run in the community. It has become a tradition for many people who live or visit the Niles-Buchanan area at Thanksgiving. Last year, nearly 2,200 people from 31 states participated in the 10k Run, 5k Run/Walk, or the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Proceeds from the Thanksgiving Day Run support the Y's Annual Campaign which supports youth programming as…

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December 2018

CPA Day of Service

December 4, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Feed the Children, 22365 Elkhart East Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46514 United States
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On December 4th the staff members of Kruggel Lawton will be volunteering their time with Feed the Children, a nonprofit organization that provides food, education initiatives, essentials and disaster response to children and their families. Our team will be helping assemble boxes of food and essentials from the Elkhart distribution center. Once assembled these packages are delivered to families in need across the United States.

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February 2019

Cirque Mechanics Presents 42 ft – A Menagerie of Marvels

February 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022 United States
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$26 – $48

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor the February 1 Cirque Mechanics performance taking place at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. Titled "42FT - A Menagerie of Marvels," the show’s unique mechanical interpretation of the historic one-ring circus creates a welcoming place, like a big top, where everyone can be amazed. The action is full of theatricality and a modern sensibility, showcasing a galloping mechanical metal horse and a rotating tent frame for strongmen, acrobats, and aerialists. If you…

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March 2019

RETA Celebrating Life Benefit Dinner

March 7, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Northern Indiana Event Center, 21565 Executive Pkwy
Elkhart, 46514
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$30

Kruggel Lawton is proud to support RETA (Reason Enough to Act) and their 29th annual Celebrating Life Benefit Dinner presented by The Norris Estate on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Northern Indiana Event Center (RV/MH Hall of Fame). Doors open at 5:30 and dinner starts at 6:30p.m. Registration is $30/person or $240/table of eight. The event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Ron Archer, a raffle for two $500 gift cards from Visa and Martin's Custom Butchering, and a delicious dinner catered…

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Ryan’s Place March Mania Gala

March 15, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main Street
Elkhart, 46516
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$75

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor Ryan's Place and their March Mania Gala on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart.  Tip off is at 6:30 p.m. and dress is casual (wear your favorite team's jersey). They'll have an open bar, hors d'oeuvres and desserts, raffles and hoops as well as silent and live auctions. The mission of Ryan’s Place is to provide support in a safe environment where grieving children, teens and their families can share their…

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Leveraging South Bend Opportunity Zones

March 29, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Aloft Hotel South Bend, 111 North Main St
South Bend, 46601 United States
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Free

Join us as we take a closer look at the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, aka Opportunity Zones (OZ). Learn how these incentives can benefit certain taxpayers, influence investment in properties and projects in the zones, and positively impact the South Bend community. Who should attend? Accredited investors and/or individuals with significant capital gains Real estate developers OZ commercial landowners Commercial investment realtors Lending and banking leaders Attorneys Accountants Expert panel discussions will cover: Introduction to Opportunity Zones…

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April 2019

Village Charcuterie Festival

April 20, 2019 @ 1:00 am - 5:00 pm
Watermark Brewery, 5781 St Joseph Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
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$35

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Village Charcuterie Festival in the Village of Stevensville, Michigan. This festival is at the Watermark Brewing Company and proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan. Join us for amazing selection of food, beer and wine all under one tent. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Humane Society.

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Little Black Dress Fashion Show & Boutique

April 25, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Century Center – Downtown South Bend, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
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$50

Kruggel Lawton is proud to support Goodwill Industries of Michiana as they present The Little Black Dress Fashion Show Luncheon on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Century Center in South Bend. The on-site Goodwill Boutique Store will open at 10:00 a.m. and will feature a wide variety of designer and name brand clothing, handbags, accessories, as well as Goodwill's best-selling black dresses delivered to the show from all 22 Goodwill Michiana Retail Stores. During the luncheon, guests will enjoy watching the “live” runway fashion show with…

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Humane Society of Elkhart County Best in Show

April 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Crystal Ballroom at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
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$150

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor the Elkhart County Humane Society's 2nd annual "Best in Show" event on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at The Lerner Crystal Ballroom. This is their major fundraiser for the year, providing much needed funds for day-to-day operations of the shelter. Last year, more than 300 animal lovers enjoyed a fun-filled evening voting for an exceptional group of furry friends and their humans for "Best in Show," raising more than $200,000 for daily operations! Event starts…

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May 2019

Bets For Pets Casino Night

May 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Benton Harbor, 1300 Cinema Way
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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$85

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor the Bets For Pets Casino Night on Saturday on May 11, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Benton Harbor.  With 100% of the funds raised to provide food and medical care for the homeless cats and dogs at the Humane Society's Yeager Family Pet Shelter, it's a worthy cause. This event will feature our very own partner Doug Osthimer as auctioneer. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Humane Society.

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Succession Planning & Value Builder Workshop

May 23, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 State Road 933
South Bend, IN United States
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$25

Award-winning speaker and best-selling author Dr. Tom Deans will come to the South Bend - Elkhart region on May 23rd. Dr. Deans will engage attendees with an effective presentation on succession planning and intergenerational wealth transfer. Following Tom's presentation, you will hear from value builder experts Tony Hutti and Bill McDonough on a proven methodology designed to improve the value of privately held businesses. Registration includes a continental breakfast and a copy of Tom's book, "Every Family's Business" listed by…

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June 2019

Taste of Michiana

June 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Century Center – Downtown South Bend, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
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$30

Kruggel Lawton is pleased to sponsor Life Treatment Centers and their Taste of Michiana event at the Century Center on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Taste of Michiana is officially part of the City of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts' Best Week Ever! This is your chance to try the absolute best food and drink offerings from over 50 of Michiana’s most popular restaurants. From regionally-known establishments to those deemed by the community to be one of…

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October 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters Evening of Magic

October 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 State Road 933
South Bend, IN United States
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$100

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor the 12th Annual Evening of Magic Fundraising Gala to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County. Join us for complimentary cocktails at 6:00PM followed by a silent auction and dinner at 7:00PM. We'll enjoy a special guest speaker this year and a one-of-a-kind live artistic display by AR Drew Art. She has designed Sound of Seeds to create a direct and beautiful experience of empowerment for each person present at this year’s Evening…

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McDazzle Featuring Men in Kilts

October 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dahnke Ballroom at the University of Notre Dame

Kruggel Lawton is proud to sponsor Ronald McDonald House Charities again this year with glitz, glam, fashion and kilts! On Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Dahnke Ballroom at the University of Notre Dame we'll come together to find out who wins the kilt competition this year. Each year, several local influencers are handpicked to become Men In Kilts. This comes with both great honor and responsibility. Members of Men In Kilts may be an individual or a team. Men In Kilts compete…

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November 2019

Night at the Pavilion Gala

November 9, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Lakeland Medical Center, 1234 Napier Avenue
St. Joseph, MI
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$175

Join Kruggel Lawton for a VIP preview and tour of the new Lakeland Medical Center Pavilion before it opens to the community in St. Joseph, Michigan. KL is pleased to sponsor this event which includes fine dining from local restaurants and cocktails offered on multiple levels. Enjoy live entertainment, casino games, and silent and live auctions. Clinical experts and volunteers will be on hand to guide groups through the new state-of-the-art facility. Optional tours will showcase various areas such as…

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