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		<title>SAVE THE DATE &#8211; 9.17.26 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We’re excited to announce that our Customer Appreciation Party is returning this fall! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, September 17, 2026, and plan to join us for an evening of great food, live music, and good company. Each year, we enjoy welcoming our clients for a fun, relaxed night filled with food trucks, live [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>We’re excited to announce that our <strong>Customer Appreciation Party</strong> is returning this fall! Please mark your calendars for <strong>Thursday, September 17, 2026</strong>, and plan to join us for an evening of great food, live music, and good company.</p>



<p>Each year, we enjoy welcoming our clients for a fun, relaxed night filled with <strong>food trucks, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to connect and for us to say thank you</strong>. This event is one of our favorite ways to show our appreciation for your continued support and trust.</p>



<p>More details—including times, music, and food vendors—will be shared in <strong>early summer</strong>, so stay tuned. For now, be sure to save the date—we truly hope you can join us for this special evening!</p>
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		<title>Celebrating 45 Years of Service &#038; Growth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly VanVleet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As we step into 2026, we’re proud to celebrate an incredible milestone—45 years of serving the community we love. What began as a small, independent insurance agency with a simple mission has grown into something truly special. From day one, our goal has remained unchanged: to provide honest, reliable insurance protection for the families and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>As we step into 2026, we’re proud to celebrate an incredible milestone—<strong>45 years of serving the community we love</strong>. What began as a small, independent insurance agency with a simple mission has grown into something truly special. From day one, our goal has remained unchanged: to provide honest, reliable insurance protection for the families and businesses who trust us with what matters most.</p>



<p>Over the years, we’ve grown steadily—one relationship at a time. That growth continued in 2025 as we completed our <strong>second expansion at 1 Glen Miller Parkway</strong>, enhancing the space that now supports our team of 24 dedicated professionals. The 2,000‑square‑foot addition includes six new offices and a shared meeting room designed to help us collaborate more effectively and serve our clients with even greater care and efficiency.</p>



<p>This expansion isn’t just about more space—it’s a reflection of the loyalty of our clients, the strength of our carrier partnerships, and the ongoing commitment of our team. Every step we’ve taken has been driven by the trust our community places in us.</p>



<p>As we celebrate 45 years, our focus remains exactly where it has always been: <strong>on providing exceptional service and dependable protection—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.</strong></p>



<p>Here’s to the past, the present, and the bright future ahead. Thank you for being part of our story.</p>



<p>Please watch our special 45 Anniversary Video!  </p>



<p>Eric &amp; Brad VanVleet</p>



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		<title>Exciting News:  We&#8217;re Expanding Our Carrier Lineup!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly VanVleet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At VanVleet Insurance, our mission has always been simple—provide our clients with quality insurance protection with the goal of exceeding their expectations. Today, we’re thrilled to share a new milestone in that mission. We are proud to announce that we have added Cincinnati Insurance and Ohio Mutual Insurance Companies to our carrier lineup! These partnerships [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>At VanVleet Insurance, our mission has always been simple—provide our clients with quality insurance protection with the goal of exceeding their expectations.  Today, we’re thrilled to share a new milestone in that mission.</p>



<p>We are proud to announce that we have added <strong>Cincinnati Insurance</strong> and <strong>Ohio Mutual Insurance Companies</strong> to our carrier lineup!</p>



<p>These partnerships allow us to offer an even wider range of high‑quality insurance products, backed by companies known for financial strength, exceptional claims service, and a long history of taking great care of policyholders. By expanding our carrier options, we’re able to deliver the same personalized service you expect from us, with even more choices to ensure you get the right coverage at the right value.</p>



<p>We’re excited for what these new relationships mean for our clients—greater flexibility, more competitive solutions, and continued confidence that you’re protected by some of the best insurers in the industry.</p>



<p>As always, thank you for trusting VanVleet Insurance to protect what matters most. We look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence.</p>



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		<title>Welcome Mackenzie Yates!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly VanVleet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mackenzie Yates joined VanVleet Insurance in early January 2026 as an Assistant Account Manager, supporting our Personal Lines team. A Richmond, Indiana native, Mackenzie is a graduate of Richmond High School and brings a strong background in customer service to her role. Prior to joining VanVleet Insurance, Mackenzie worked as a customer service representative at [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Mackenzie Yates</strong> joined VanVleet Insurance in early January 2026 as an Assistant Account Manager, supporting our Personal Lines team. A Richmond, Indiana native, Mackenzie is a graduate of Richmond High School and brings a strong background in customer service to her role.</p>



<p>Prior to joining VanVleet Insurance, Mackenzie worked as a customer service representative at Family Fitness Works, where she enjoyed meeting new people and building meaningful relationships. At VanVleet, Kenzie helps provide assistance to clients, on the phone and in-person, ensuring they feel supported.</p>



<p>Outside of work, Mackenzie volunteers her time at HELP The Animals Shelter. She also enjoys spending time with her family and helping out with their local businesses.</p>
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		<title>Welcome Noah Mullins!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly VanVleet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Noah Mullins joined VanVleet Insurance at the end of 2025 and helps provide quality customer service to our personal line insurance clients. Originally from Boston, Indiana, Noah is a graduate of Liberty High School and brings a strong work ethic shaped by his background in football and wrestling, along with his previous experience working in [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Noah Mullins</strong> joined VanVleet Insurance at the end of 2025 and helps provide quality customer service to our personal line insurance clients. Originally from Boston, Indiana, Noah is a graduate of Liberty High School and brings a strong work ethic shaped by his background in football and wrestling, along with his previous experience working in construction.</p>



<p>Noah earned his Property and Casualty insurance license in 2025 while working at a State Farm agency.  Noah enjoys building relationships and is always eager to help.  What he appreciates most about VanVleet Insurance is the positive environment and the people, whom he describes as very enjoyable to work with.</p>



<p>Outside of the office, Noah stays busy helping his mom with her boutique, Oliver Juice Primitives, in Liberty. He is also a proud father to his daughter, Nora. In his free time, Noah is an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a big wrestling enthusiast.</p>
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		<title>How VanVleet Insurance Found Its Way to Erie Insurance’s Doorstep</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly VanVleet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s a funny — but true — story that dates back to the early 1980s told by our founder, Eric VanVleet. For years, Eric had admired Erie Insurance from afar. Their stellar reputation, commitment to service, and strong values aligned perfectly with what he believed in at VanVleet Insurance. So, naturally, he wanted to represent [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>It’s a funny — but true — story that dates back to the early 1980s told by our founder, Eric VanVleet.</p>



<p>For years, Eric had admired <strong>Erie Insurance</strong> from afar. Their stellar reputation, commitment to service, and strong values aligned perfectly with what he believed in at VanVleet Insurance. So, naturally, he wanted to represent them.</p>



<p>Eric called. And called again. And again. But each time, Erie politely declined. They already had an agent in Richmond, and Erie is known for being loyal to their existing agency force — a quality we respected, even if it meant we had to wait.</p>



<p>Then one day, everything changed.</p>



<p>While reading the <em>Palladium-Item</em> newspaper, Eric spotted a headline that caught his attention — something that hinted at the local Erie Insurance agent having a breakdown and shooting a gun at his office ceiling fan. Eric picked up the phone and called Erie once more, this time with a bold message:</p>



<p><strong>“You have a problem in Richmond… and we have the solution.”</strong></p>



<p>Within 30 days, <strong>VanVleet Insurance was officially appointed as an Erie Insurance agency</strong> — and the rest, as they say, is history.</p>



<p>Today, we’re proud to represent Erie Insurance and continue building on the values and service that brought us together in the first place.</p>
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