WABASH, IN- Downtown Wabash Inc. welcomes Colin Early and Melanie McGuire as this year’s Summer Interns.
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.
For more information about Downtown Wabash, Inc., visit DowntownWabash.org.
