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Family Roots Run Deep in Marion

By MarionMade! on June 22, 2021

Eli Bush military

As a father, Eli Bush V and his wife, Lisa, decided to research his family history. They had no idea how deep his roots would run in Marion. Eli Bush V grew up in Marion, surrounded by his mother’s large Irish Catholic family, the Moloneys. However, the Bush family was small. Bush only has a […]

New Owner Continues Proud Marion Tradition

By MarionMade! on June 14, 2021

Despite the pandemic, Ed Emerson was ready to bet on a Marion business. This veteran purchased Promo Costumes in Downtown Marion in September 2020 from long-time owners Lyn and Dan Giles. Emerson drives from his home in the Brewery District in Columbus to his enterprise on West Center Street. The unassuming storefront leads into a […]

Nashville Photographer for Grammy Winners is Marion Native

By MarionMade! on April 28, 2021

Alysse Grafjken

Alysse Gafkjen is enjoying an amazing career in professional photography with a focus on portraits and music photography. Her work is featured on album covers, press photos, television, and billboards, for example. This River Valley graduate is a shining example of MarionMade! and the epitome of the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in the Marion […]

Joyce’s Angels Offer Helping Hands to Local Families

By MarionMade! on April 15, 2021

Caring for people is the center of Joyce Butterman’s life. This Waldo native started working at Marion General Hospital at 16. After 52 years as a nurse, including 20 years in the emergency room and many years with hospice, Butterman retired. Never one to slow down, she works as a supervisor at Marion Pointe nursing […]

“Stop Practicing… Start Performing” Harding Grad Makes Stuff Happen

By MarionMade! on April 12, 2021

DSRP Facility

Accomplished Musician. Entrepreneur. Teacher. Producer. Curious Community Connector.  Jason Gittinger said he has had “no trouble making stuff happen” throughout his life.  Born in Marion in 1977, Gittinger graduated from Harding High School in 1995 and has been touted as “…one of Detroit’s most versatile studio and live drummer/percussionists.” A graduate of Wayne State University […]

Alluvial: Don’t Leave Goals to Chance

By MarionMade! on March 31, 2021

Alluvial Private Wealth

How did three successful financial planners join forces and form a new partnership? Their combined experiences in the financial consulting and wealth advising world, along with their respective community involvement and desire to serve others, paved the way for this trio that is Alluvial Private Wealth. “The key that guides Alluvial and what’s distinctive about […]

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