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📰 Company News & Announcements
📌 Merrell Bros. Quarterly Update with Dustin Smith
📌 Merrell Bros. Receives Economic Impact Award
Recognizing Our Investment in the Greater Kokomo Community
Merrell Bros. was honored to receive the Economic Impact Award from the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance last week!
The award recognizes a company whose investment is expected to have a transformational impact on the community.
As we continue investing in our facilities, equipment, and people, we’re also investing in the future of the communities we call home.
We’re grateful for this recognition and especially thankful for the hardworking people who continue to make our growth possible.
It’s an exciting time for Merrell Bros., and we’re looking forward to what’s ahead!
📌 Merrell Bros. Company Christmas Announcements & Reminders
Christmas Party RSVP
If you haven’t already responded to your Christmas Party invitation, please take a moment to submit your RSVP. (Dates shown above)
Your response helps our team plan accordingly and make sure everyone is accounted for. Please be sure to look at your invitation and text the specified person whether or not you will be attending this year.
Christmas Program Letters
Letters have been sent to employees in our Indiana and Florida divisions regarding their selections for this year’s Christmas Program money. If you haven’t received your letter, please watch for it this week.
If your letter has not arrived by the end of the week (Friday, November 13), please contact Candice Collins in HR.
We appreciate everyone’s help as our teams prepare for the Christmas season!
📌 Give Your HSA a Year-End Checkup!
With the end of 2026 approaching, now is a good time to review your Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
If you contribute to an HSA, consider whether you’d like to increase your payroll contributions for the remaining paychecks of the year. HSAs allow you to set aside pretax dollars for qualified medical expenses.
Before making changes, be sure to check your applicable IRS contribution limit and account for both your personal contributions and any company contributions.
Remember: HSA funds roll over from year to year! Unlike some other benefit accounts, there’s no need to spend your remaining balance before December 31.
Need help reviewing your contributions or making a change? Contact Candice Collins in HR.
📌 ERP Quest Update: The Finance Team Prepares for IFS Cloud Launch!
The Countdown to December 1 Begins
The next major milestone in our ERP Quest is approaching!
Our Finance Team is preparing to go live with IFS Cloud on December 1, 2026, and they’re spending the coming weeks learning, practicing, and working through the processes they’ll use in the new system.
Why does this matter to everyone?
The Finance Team’s transition is an important step toward bringing our company’s operations together in one system. The work happening now will help identify potential issues, improve processes, and prepare the rest of Merrell Bros. for a smoother transition.
Our Super Users are also preparing for another round of testing in December, when they’ll put real-world business processes to the test before the broader rollout.
A big thank you to our Finance Team and Super Users for putting in the time and effort to help make this transition successful!
📌 Tickets at Work: Exclusive Employee Discounts
Save More on the Things You Already Enjoy!
Did you know that being part of the Merrell Bros. team gives you access to exclusive discounts on travel, dining, entertainment, and more?
Through Tickets at Work, employees can take advantage of special offers on everything from a night out to a family vacation.
Here are a few of the deals currently being featured:
Hotels and getaways: Up to 40% off
Rental cars: Up to 25% off
Movie tickets: Up to 30% off
Restaurants: Up to 15% off
Theme parks and live events: Special pricing available
Whether you’re planning a vacation, taking the family out for dinner, or looking for something fun to do this weekend, it’s worth checking Tickets at Work before paying full price!
How to access your discounts:
Visit TicketsatWork.com and register or sign in using our company code: MERRELLBROS
📌 Merrell Bros. Whole-Life Leadership Journey
Building Leaders. Bettering Lives.
The Whole Life Leadership Journey is for every Merrell Bros. team member, no matter your role or title. Guided by the teachings of The Way of the Shepherd, it is designed to help you grow as a leader and as a person by focusing on faith, character, stewardship, and life beyond the job. This journey is about becoming the best version of yourself, at work and at home.
Your Weekly Intentional Practice:
Have someone’s back. One person. One action. This week.
Leadership isn’t always about making big decisions or being in charge. Sometimes, it’s simply about being there when someone needs you.
This week, look for one opportunity to support someone at work or at home.
Maybe it’s helping a coworker who’s overwhelmed, stepping in when someone needs an extra hand, or showing up for a friend or family member who could use some encouragement.
One person. One action. One intentional effort to make someone else’s day a little easier.
That’s leadership in action!
🎧 Solid Start Podcast | Weekly Devotional
Overview: In this special Veterans Day episode of Solid Start, Brian and Greg are joined by Navy veteran Michael Gatliff as we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. Michael shares what it means to know someone always has your back and how that kind of support can make a lasting difference. Drawing from John 15:13, we explore how Jesus demonstrated the greatest example of love by laying down His life for others. Jesus didn’t just tell us to love and support one another—He showed us what that looks like through His own sacrifice.
This week’s challenge: Have someone’s back. One person. One action.
Hosted by: Greg Reed & Brian Hertzog
Special guest: Michael Gatliff
🌐 Listen on your favorite platform:
solidstart.buzzsprout.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
📌 Weekly Employee Photo Contest Winner & Honorable Mention
🏆 Winner: Jacob Goodman
Big things start with groundwork.
There’s a lot happening at our Kokomo headquarters, and we’re getting ready to build from the ground up. Literally.
Our Drainage Team is preparing to install drainage pipe as work is underway on the new HQ expansion. It’s one of the early steps in preparing the property for what’s to come, and another sign that plans for the future are becoming reality.
This week’s winning photo comes from Jacob Goodman, who captured this view from the excavator cab while working on the project.
It’s exciting to see our own crews helping lay the groundwork for the next chapter of Merrell Bros.
Great shot, Jacob, and great work to our Drainage Team! 📸
🏆 Honorable Mention: Rob McGreevy
A little behind-the-scenes look at the work that keeps our trucks moving.
Justin Ballinger is checking tank levels on his truck at Bio 1, one of the routine but important steps involved in getting the job done right.
Shoutout to Rob McGreevy for capturing and sharing this shot, and to Justin for all the work he does! 📸
Be sure to send submit your entries to us this week using one of the following methods:
- Text your entries to 574-699-1155
- Email to [email protected]
Photo Contest Leaderboard
Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Weekly Winner = 50 Points, Honorable Mention = 10 Points)
Keep the submissions coming for your chance to earn MB Awards, and work your way up the leaderboard! Want to participate in this week’s photo contest? It’s really easy! See details on how to submit your pics below.
The Merrell Bros. Employee Photo Contest that gives you the opportunity to earn MB Awards points bonuses, have your photos featured online, and compete with coworkers as you rack up wins and climb the leaderboard for even more bonuses!
How It Works
- Submit your photos and videos each week.
- If we use your photo or video on social media, the website, or in any marketing materials, you earn MB Awards points — no limit on how many times you can earn.
- Multiple submissions = more chances to earn.
- Each week, we will announce our “Photo (or Video) of the Week” contest winner on social media and in the weekly update text.
- We may also highlight additional weekly honorable mentions, which will also earn MB Awards points if used in marketing materials (social media posts, website, signage, etc.).
- We’ll track participation and highlight Top Contributors on a running leaderboard, occasionally running competitions and giving you chances to earn even more!
What to Send
Any cool, interesting, fun, etc. pictures or videos from around the company. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Job site action shots
- Team moments
- Equipment in use
- Cool project highlights
- Scenic shots featuring Merrell Bros., Inc. or FloridaGreen logos
There’s no wrong submission — just have fun with it.
How to Send Us Your Pictures/Videos
- Text your entries to 574-699-1155
- Email to [email protected]
Replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer work, so please text your photos to the number shown above, or email them to marketing at the email address shown above.
We will no longer be able to see pictures sent in via reply to the weekly update text.
🙏 How Can We Support You in Prayer This Week?
If you have a prayer request, click here to share how we can pray for you.
