Downtown Wabash, Inc. Announces Summer Interns

Downtown Wabash Inc. welcomes Colin and Melanie and looks forward to their contributions

during the summer months. Colin Early is a senior at Manchester University. He will achieve his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance as well as his MBA in Accounting. Colin is from Crown Point, IN., he went to Merrillville high school and graduated in 2023. Colin chose Manchester to study accounting and finance, as well as play baseball. He is excited to learn about business operations and gain real world experience in business, as well as making connections.

Melanie McGuire is a senior at Manchester University. She will achieve her bachelor’s degree in business management. Melanie is from Silver Lake, IN., she went to North Manchester High School and graduated in 2023. She is excited to be in the business environment, meet with small business owners, and help grow downtown Wabash.

The internship program provides students with real world experience in community and economic development while allowing Downtown Wabash to invest in future business and civic leaders. Throughout the summer, Early and McGuire will be involved in several community events, including First Fridays, downtown promotions, and business engagement efforts.

Downtown Wabash, Inc. extends its sincere gratitude to Manchester University for helping us secure two highly ambitious interns and to the Community Foundation of Wabash County. for its generous support in funding our summer interns. This investment helps strengthen Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s ability to serve the community while providing valuable hands on experience and professional development opportunities for local students.