IRN Huron County Chapter

08/30/2026

We had triplets join us for our meeting this week! Shanna McGuckin, Kim Moore and Chris Stang!

08/29/2026

We had a great guest at this week’s meeting — Crystal Hall! We’re hoping she’ll be joining the Huron County IRN Chapter as a new member. Here’s what she can help you with:

Helping you turn your financial goals into reality.

As a fully licensed investment representative at Hipp & Associates I can help you with:

Retirement Services: Complete savings, investing, and 401(k) / Social Security income strategies.
College Planning: 529 plans and tax-free savings to outpace inflation.

Financial Planning: creating a customized plan based on your total financial picture to help begin or continue investing for short and long term goals.

Wealth Management: Portfolio research and asset diversification for all life stages.

Our initial consultations are, and always will be, 100% free.

Visit me at 19 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Norwalk, OH or call 419-668-6898 to schedule a consultation!

Crystal Hall
Investment Representative

08/27/2026

This week we learned about the history and growth of D&D Smith Winery and Bistro from co-owner Dani Smith.

What began in a basement in 2008 has grown into an award-winning destination featuring 47 wines, great food, events, entertainment, weddings, and camping.

We even tested our noses by identifying different wine aromas!

D&D Smith Winery is a great example of a family business growing through hard work, community support, and a clear purpose: Bringing friends and family together.

Check them out on Facebook or stop in to visit them at 401 W Main St. Norwalk Oh. 44857.

08/20/2026

This week at the Huron County IRN meeting our Senior Director, Lori Wagner, helped us understand the importance of being a member.

The Benefits of Being a Member of IRN

The benefits of being a member of IRN go far beyond simply exchanging referrals. It’s about building relationships, earning trust, becoming more involved in your community, and developing a network of people who know who you are, what you do, and who you can connect them with.

Think of every weekly IRN meeting as a customer appointment—except instead of sitting in front of one customer, you may be sitting in front of 12, 15, or 20. That’s why showing up consistently matters.

IRN also builds something you can’t buy: trust. When you refer another member, you’re giving them a personal recommendation. Unlike an online review from a stranger, it comes from someone the customer already knows and trusts.

Over time, you become more than the person who sells a particular product or service. You become the person people call and say, “I know you don’t do this, but who do you know?”

IRN also gets you more involved in your community, increases your exposure, and continually expands your network.

Show up. Build relationships. Earn trust. The referrals follow.

For information on how to become a member check out our website at:

Grow your business with a networking group built around referrals and relationships. IRN supports active chapters across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, including Cleveland, Akron and Erie, PA.

08/05/2026

Lori Wagner of Type & Graphics shared an overview of her business, drawing on more than 40 years of experience in the printing industry and 30 years specializing in signs and vinyl graphics. She highlighted the five core areas of her business: printing, signs, promotional products, vehicle graphics, and logo design.
Lori is committed to providing exceptional customer service by working around her clients' schedules, often traveling to their locations for vinyl installations, and responding to inquiries as quickly as possible. She also discussed a growing challenge in the industry—AI-generated artwork. While convenient, these files are often too low in resolution for large-format printing, requiring her to recreate the designs for professional-quality results.
An ideal referral for Lori is a new or growing business that needs a professionally designed logo and a one-stop source for quality marketing materials, signage, and branded products delivered on time and at a reasonable cost.

08/03/2026

This week at IRN Huron County, we had the opportunity to hear from Doreen Shutt of Key Profit Solutions and Mike Patten of American Guardian Warranty Services.

Their presentation covered:
• Used car warranties
• GAP coverage
• Tire and wheel protection
• Key replacement
• And other products designed to protect you from unexpected repair costs.

One point really stood out: a used car warranty can pay for itself with just one major repair. In today’s world of expensive automotive technology, a single repair bill can easily cost more than the warranty itself.

We also learned that “bumper-to-bumper” really means bumper to bumper. Understanding exactly what’s covered can make all the difference when an unexpected breakdown happens.

Their presentation was a great reminder that buying a vehicle isn’t just about the purchase price. It’s worth taking the time to ask questions, understand your options, and make sure you have the protection that fits your needs before signing on the dotted line.

Thank you, Doreen and Mike, for sharing practical information that can help drivers save money and avoid costly surprises.

If you’d like to learn more about protecting yourself from unexpected auto repair expenses, contact Doreen Shutt:

📞 419-706-0793
🌐 www.keyprofitsolutions.com
📧 [email protected]

07/30/2026

Fun family time!

07/24/2026

This week at IRN we heard from Shasta Duncan of the Allstate Agency, who shared practical tips that could save homeowners and landlords thousands of dollars.

A few key takeaways:
• Insurance rates can change oquickly, so if you receive a quote you’re happy with, don’t wait too long to lock it in.
• New homeowner and landlord policies now offer valuable coverages like water backup, underground service line protection, building code upgrades, and higher replacement cost coverage.
• Replacement cost coverage can make a huge difference by replacing damaged items at today’s prices instead of their depreciated value.
• Don’t focus only on the premium—look at the overall value and protection you’re receiving.
• Take time to document your belongings before you ever need to file a claim. It makes the claims process much easier.

Shasta also shared her personal journey from California to Ohio and reminded us that helping people truly understand their insurance coverage is what she enjoys most.

Thank you, Shasta, for an informative presentation and for helping us better understand how to protect what matters most!
You can reach Shasta by emailing her at:
[email protected]
Or calling: 419-668-8016

Dilger-Maxwell Agency