Grow Wabash County Annual Dinner 2026
Join us for Grow Wabash County's Annual Dinner Celebration to recognize the 2026 Business of the Year, Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc., and leaders in our community who are helping to GROW Wabash County every day - Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Honeywell Center. There are many opportunities for businesses, organizations, and individuals to sponsor this year's event!
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Platinum Sponsor - $2,500 - ONLY AVAILABLE TO GWC INVESTORS*Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc. was founded in 1981 by Michael and Georgianna Hileman and has proudly served the Wabash County community for the last 45 years. One thing that has not changed over the last four-plus decades is the business’ commitment to the values established by its founders: hard work, integrity, quality workmanship, and customer service. Gaunt & Son also prides itself on its unending support for the Wabash County community, often offering their time and talents to many local projects and causes.
“Gaunt and Son Asphalt, Inc. has been a part of who I am since birth,” Anthony Sorg, Project Manager, said. “My grandmother and grandfather started the company and my father retired from here after 30 years of service. I have a lot of pride in the quality of work we perform, and in our employees, who provide the quality work.”
"I have had the privilege of working at Gaunt & Son Asphalt, Inc. since 1986. Over the years, I have built lasting relationships with many outstanding customers while working alongside dedicated employees who share a commitment to producing quality projects. We take great pride in being a local company delivering high-quality asphalt and concrete projects to our customers. Building trust, maintaining strong partnerships, and ensuring customer satisfaction have always been at the heart of what we do. I am grateful to be part of a team that values integrity, quality, and hard work," said Sam Knight, Vice President of Gaunt and Son Asphalt, Inc.
“Gaunt and Son Asphalt, Inc. has been a part of who I am since birth,” Anthony Sorg, Project Manager, said. “My grandmother and grandfather started the company and my father retired from here after 30 years of service. I have a lot of pride in the quality of work we perform, and in our employees, who provide the quality work.”
"I have had the privilege of working at Gaunt & Son Asphalt, Inc. since 1986. Over the years, I have built lasting relationships with many outstanding customers while working alongside dedicated employees who share a commitment to producing quality projects. We take great pride in being a local company delivering high-quality asphalt and concrete projects to our customers. Building trust, maintaining strong partnerships, and ensuring customer satisfaction have always been at the heart of what we do. I am grateful to be part of a team that values integrity, quality, and hard work," said Sam Knight, Vice President of Gaunt and Son Asphalt, Inc.
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GWC Investor per person - $75
GWC Future Investor per person - $130
GWC Future Investor per person - $130
Includes: TEN (10) dinner reservations and TWO (2) bottles of bubbly; Large color logo will be featured on: signage at tables during dinner, during dinnertime display, Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages. Optional lobby display of company's goods and/or services.
Become one of only two premier partners of the event and receive the highest level of recognition in front of more than 300 business and community leaders.
Gold Sponsor - $1,800 - ONLY AVAILABLE TO GWC INVESTORS*
Includes: EIGHT (8) dinner reservations and ONE (1) bottle of bubbly; Color logo will be featured: during dinnertime display; Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages. Optional lobby display of company's goods and/or services.
Our best-value sponsorship with premium visibility, eight seats, and year-round promotional recognition.
Social Hour Sponsor - $1,400
Includes: SIX (6) dinner reservations; lobby display with company's goods and/or services during Social Hour; Color logo will be featured on: display during Social Hour, Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages.
Put your brand in front of attendees when networking and relationship-building are at their peak.
Silver Sponsor - $850
Includes: FOUR (4) dinner reservations; Black& white Logo featured on: display during dinner, Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages.
Bronze Sponsor - $600
Includes: TWO (2) dinner reservations; Company Name listed on: Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages.
Copper Sponsor - $400
Includes: Company Name listed on: Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages. DOES NOT INCLUDE DINNER RESERVATIONS
Deadline to register is Monday, September 28. All sponsors that register after this date will NOT be included in the printed program.
Includes: EIGHT (8) dinner reservations and ONE (1) bottle of bubbly; Color logo will be featured: during dinnertime display; Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages. Optional lobby display of company's goods and/or services.
Our best-value sponsorship with premium visibility, eight seats, and year-round promotional recognition.
Social Hour Sponsor - $1,400
Includes: SIX (6) dinner reservations; lobby display with company's goods and/or services during Social Hour; Color logo will be featured on: display during Social Hour, Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages.
Put your brand in front of attendees when networking and relationship-building are at their peak.
Silver Sponsor - $850
Includes: FOUR (4) dinner reservations; Black& white Logo featured on: display during dinner, Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages.
Bronze Sponsor - $600
Includes: TWO (2) dinner reservations; Company Name listed on: Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages.
Copper Sponsor - $400
Includes: Company Name listed on: Grow Wabash County website, Annual Dinner program, and Grow Wabash County social media pages. DOES NOT INCLUDE DINNER RESERVATIONS
Deadline to register is Monday, September 28. All sponsors that register after this date will NOT be included in the printed program.
Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Social Hour Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
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Date and Time
Thursday Oct 8, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:15 PM EDT
5:30-6:30 pm - Social Hour
6:30-8:15 pm - Dinner & Awards
Location
Honeywell Center
275 W Market St.
Wabash, IN 46992
Contact Information
Jana Thibos - jana@growwabashcounty.com
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