Chamber July 2014
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A Publication of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Tony Long, President MainSource Bank Chris King, President-Elect Runnebohm Construction
Upcoming Events
Member Appreciation Luncheon We appreciate you, our members!
Scott Asher, Past President Boys and Girls Club of Shelby County
In recognition and appreciation for the continuing support we receive, we are celebrating our members at our July Networking Luncheon.
Amy Larrison, Treasurer First Bank Shelbyville
Please join us Wednesday, July 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Chamber office, located at 501 North Harrison Street.
Directors
Beau Browning Browning|Pike Financial Management Ryan Claxton Major Health Partners Treva Cunningham Walmart* Murry DeCamp Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Shelbyville Scott Gabbard-Shelby Co. Ag Promotion Committee/Purdue Extension Greg Gerline-Sandman Bros./ Shelby County Pantry Pals
This is our way of saying, “thank you - we appreciate you”. Board members, Ambassadors and staff will be grilling brats, hot dogs and hamburgers and serving up side dishes; all items purchased from our local Chamber members. We are grateful to have so many that are involved in our community by donating their products, services, and their valuable time. Frequently, the board and staff ask our members for their support by purchasing tickets, attending events, and volunteering to assist with planning. We value your contributions and want to take the opportunity to express our appreciation. Please attend our Member Appreciation Luncheon. It will give you a chance to visit with other Chamber members as well as the Chamber board and staff, tour the Porter Center and enjoy a FREE lunch. Please RSVP to (317) 398-6647 or to Courtney at courtneychapella@shelbychamber.net.
Natalie Gulley Knauf Insulation Mary Harper Shelbyville Central Schools Gena Linville Major Hospital Grant Scharton Indiana Grand Racing and Casino STAFF
Julie Metz, Executive Director juliemetz@shelbychamber.net
Scissors & Shovels Recent Ribbon Cuttings
June 6 Bee-Unique Cancer Boutique at Benesse Oncology Center 2455 Intelliplex Drive
Courtney Chapella, Executive Assistant courtneychapella@shelbychamber.net Whitney Wagoner, Executive Assistant whitneywagoner@shelbychamber.net FOUNDER’S CLUB
Colour Palette RushShelby Energy, Inc. Shelbyville Paint and Wallpaper
June 18 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 101 Lee Boulevard
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Member Spotlight Basile Law Office dedicated to meeting legal needs of Shelby County Businesses The Basile Law Office is dedicated to meeting the legal needs of businesses and individuals throughout Indiana and Ohio. Attorney Raymond A. Basile views his role primarily as a problem solver and strives to find the best solution for each client, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation. There is no “one size fits all” approach. Instead, Mr. Basile strives for a customized solution in order to accommodate his client’s needs. The size of the Basile Law Office is a virtue that allows Mr. Basile to be agile, cost-efficient and prepared to address significant legal matters. The Basile Law Office is big enough to deliver effective and efficient results, but small enough to care about your individual needs. The Basile Law Office tailors its legal services to provide practical solutions for the varied and complex issues you or your business face in an ever-changing legal environment. Mr. Basile works with clients to meet the client’s individual needs—not create billable hours. The firm’s approach to the practice of law is simple: quality representation, efficiency, knowledge, and sound business judgment. The Basile Law Office enjoys long-term relationships with its clients and works closely with them to help them achieve their goals. Areas of Practice Construction and Surety Law: Mr. Basile represents sureties, developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in a wide variety of matters, including residential, commercial and industrial projects, whether public or private in nature. His practice includes assisting with contract review and negotiation, transactional and litigation matters at project start-up, documenting claims and other issues as work is underway, as well as project closeouts and payment remedies, including pursuing payment through mechanic’s liens, bond claims, negotiations, mediation and arbitration. Business Transactions and Litigation: Mr. Basile represents individuals and businesses in all areas of business law from incorporation and start-up, contract review and negotiations, collection, employment, risk management and risk avoidance. Existing businesses hire and place their confidence in Mr. Basile to represent them in general business matters, ranging from complex litigation and general legal advice to contract drafting and negotiating. Real Estate: Mr. Basile assists clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions and also represents companies and individual clients in litigation and resolution of real estate title disputes. Mediation: Mr. Basile is also registered to serve as a mediator in the State of Indiana and can bring his experience in assisting clients through the mediation process to act either as an advocate at mediation or to serve as a neutral mediator to assist in resolving disputes without the expense and time consumption of trial. Education Law: Mr. Basile provides advice on education law, including on Indiana’s new teacher evaluation and compensation laws, school board and corporation liability issues and construction and real estate matters. Raymond A. Basile graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 1999. He was awarded the Indiana State Bar Association Young Lawyer of the Year in 2003. He was also awarded Indiana Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2009 to 2013 as well as Indiana Rising Star for Construction Litigation by Super Lawyers in 2011. 4
For more information, call Basile Law Office at 317-825-0531.
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Member Spotlight Shelby Medical Center welcomes Ashley Clary Shelby Medical Center would like to welcome a new member to our staff, Ashley Clary. Ashley has touched the lives of high-profile celebrities and professional athletes around the world through her wellness practice. By blending Therapeutic Massage, Fitness, Foundational and Cleansing Nutrition, Yoga, Meditation, Medicinal Oils, Natural Pain Relief, Pre-Post Natal Packages, and Aging Gracefully Programs, she creates a comprehensive approach to replenish natural resilience and activate the body’s innate healing mechanisms. Many people live with pain daily. At Shelby Medical Center (SMC), our professionals search for the underlying cause of disorders and uncover the patterns that may be working to sabotage your ideal health. Our nurse practitioner diagnoses and writes a letter of medical necessity or prescription for you to receive wellness care. Our Chiropractors align the joints to address the cause of symptoms and allow the nervous system to communicate with vital organs. If you suffer from pain, our PowerStrips are an all natural patch that is listed with the FDA as a medical device to relieve any type of pain. SMC is where pain ends and health begins. Ashley teaches hydration, foundational Nutrition and Cleanse programs. Rather than fad diet or weight loss pills, she demonstrates healthy lifestyle methods and coaches a twenty-one day cleanse program. The Kleanse is your passport to transforming your body. The Kleanse floods the body with an abundance of alkaline, nutrient dense foods and hydration. This approach stimulates and assists the body’s natural cleansing and detoxifying process and promotes healthy pH balance. Small pH changes can make a BIG difference in your energy, mental clarity and focus, performance, sleep patterns, weight management, immune system, hormone function, digestion and elimination. Simply, it is like pushing the “RESET” button on your body, making it brand new again from the inside out. Research shows routine massages alleviate pain, improve sleep, boost immunity, beat PMS, raise alertness, curb headaches, ease cancer symptoms and treatments. Ashley blends her studies, advanced techniques and experience in cultural traditions into each session. Oils, derived from the essence of the plant, were man’s first medicine. Authentic, pure botanical oils are scientifically proven antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, anti-parasitic and promote well-being. With thousands of molecules available to each cell, these high frequency oils travel throughout the body to deliver antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, photo-nutrients and healing constituents. Ashley’s YOGA classes begin with the proper alignment and breathing techniques, while infusing mind-body awareness and ancient wisdom. Advanced classes are journeys through physical progressions and self-realization. Many people experience mental focus, spiritual clarity and physical freedom. Ashley and the doctors at SMC encourage people to be active, informed participants in their health care, because wellness is largely based on everyday lifestyle choices about nutrition, stress management, preventive care and staying fit. Travel Tuesday - After traveling the world as a wellness coach to legendary musician, Yanni, Ashley writes a photojournalism blog that details her journey to other countries, and their wellness rituals and cultural traditions. Wellness Wednesday- Free Health Talks where Ashley teaches foundational nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Look for Ashley’s column on the health and fitness page inside The Shelbyville News, starting the week of June 29!. Optimize your energy, enhance your vitality and maximize your health potential. To contact Shelby Medical Center, call (317)392-6200 or visit their website at www.Shelby-Medical-Center.com.
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In 1967, Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc. began as a small, family-owned business. Robert Wortman obtained ownership of local gas wells located in Fountaintown that were serving the community, but with a limited gas supply. Mr. Wortman recognized a need for natural gas service in the small communities of central Indiana that were not being served by the large gas utilities. He began construction of a modern distribution system that was connected to a major intrastate pipeline. The pipeline connection would allow Fountaintown Gas to provide reliable service and adequately supply the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial customers; which is vital to the survival of small towns. Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc. has grown to serve the Shelby County communities of Finly, Flat Rock, Fountaintown, Freeport, Gwynneville, Marietta, Mt. Auburn, Morristown, St. Paul, and Waldron; as well as communities in Decatur, Hancock, Henry and Rush counties. The small, family-owned business founded almost fifty years ago now has three generations of the Wortman family, a team of qualified technicians, billing specialists, and customer service providers working together to meet the needs of our customers and expanding the vision of the company founder. Dedicated to our Communities: Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc. has remained dedicated to serving the communities with more than just their natural gas needs. In 2010, Mr. Wortman created the Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc. Scholarship. The scholarship provides an educational benefit to students, served by the gas company, who plan to pursue an accredited certification or degree at a post-secondary institution. The scholarship is awarded annually to a visionary individual, who with the benefit of additional education, will impact their community in a positive way. Since 2012, Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc. employees have volunteered their time to helping with the Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry, a project of The Shelby County Pantry Pals, when it comes to Morristown. Mr. Wortman continues to value and encourage community involvement by the Gas Co. and its employees in the areas served. To contact Fountaintown Gas Co., Inc., call (765)763-6393.
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Dear Chamber Members, Here at The Shelbyville News, we ask ourselves every day how we can help you in your business. We know that the newspaper industry is changing and we understand that to get ahead, we all need to offer more to come out ahead of the competition. Winston Churchill once said “To improve is to change: to be perfect is to change often�. Although we are not perfect, it is in the stride to become better than we were yesterday through change, that we might realize our potential. As you may have noticed, there have been many changes in The Shelbyville News with the new and improved website as well as group buys in the classifieds reaching over 40,000 readers. On Sunday, June 29, we began publishing a Sunday edition of The Shelbyville News. You will see expanded and timely sports coverage with more content, more information, new special features, full color comics, higher readership and more LOCAL news. We will no longer publish a Saturday or a Monday edition effective June 28. This allows us the opportunity to offer better products to our readers and therefore a better avenue to spread your message. Our company is excited about this conversion to a 5 day a week publication, Tuesday through Friday and Sunday special edition. We know it will offer you the same, if not better, opportunity to reach our market for your products and services. We greatly appreciate and value your business. You are what keeps us looking at new and better ways in which to partner with you and help grow your business. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me or your advertising sales associate. Sincerely,
Rhonda Schwegman Advertising Director The Shelbyville News 317-398-1264 rhonda@shelbynews.com
Cheryl Etherton Advertising Sales Associate 317-398-1258 cetherton@shelbynews.com
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Melissa Smith Advertising Sales Associate 317-398-1261 msmith@shelbynews.com
Ashly Spurlock Advertising Sales Associate 317-398-1257 aspurlock@shelbynews.com
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SHELBYVILLE: A Triple Win
For 15 years in a row, Indiana’s Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has ranked first in U.S. News & World Report list of U.S. undergraduate engineering programs. With such a prestigious school within the state, Shelby County and the city of Shelbyville recognized a great opportunity to partner with Rose-Hulman to better prepare Shelby County public school students for higher education in science, technology and engineering; to enhance workforce development efforts; and to build a local culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
The “Innovative Model: Positioning Communities for Transformation (IMPaCT)” partnership was officially launched in 2013 as a three-year commitment between Rose-Hulman, Shelby County and the city of Shelbyville. The partnership’s primary goals include increasing the number of Shelby County students with the skills necessary for higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); connecting Rose-Hulman students with the local technology industry; establishing a network of industry, academic, and government leadership; raising awareness of the professional development and other engineering resources available through the college; and introducing high school freshmen to the plethora of career opportunities with the more than 30 local industries in Shelby County. A number of programs have been established to accomplish the partnership’s goals: • • • • • • •
“Operation Catapult” is a unique summer program that exposes recent high school juniors to engineering and applied science through project work at Rose-Hulman. “EMERGE” connects Rose-Hulman student mentors with 9th grade students to expose them to academic opportunities and careers in STEM-related fields. The Shelby County Entrepreneurial Internship Program embeds Rose-Hulman students in local companies, providing these companies with high caliber technical skills while positioning Shelby County as an attractive location to work and live. Rose-Hulman’s professional development programming gives local employees the opportunity to enhance their technical and professional capabilities. The Innovation Network connects Shelby County industry, academic and government leadership with Rose-Hulman alumni, faculty, students and staff through bi-monthly networking events sponsored by the City of Shelbyville and college’s department of engineering management. The Rose-Hulman Ventures Innovation Partnership provides Shelby County entrepreneurs and companies with access to design, prototyping and testing services from Rose-Hulman student intern teams.
All business/education partnerships are challenged by scheduling issues – students are typically available only during the school year and have class requirements that must be met within a specific time frame. Shelby County and Shelbyville have worked to build bridges between business leaders and Shelby County School administrators, key office staff, counselors, and educators to better align with school initiatives and curriculum. These efforts have started to pay off; high school students involved in the new EMERGE program have said, “EMERGE is fun and it’s making my decisions easier!” The networking events are well-attended and have inspired greater collaboration and community pride among residents, businesses and educators. Shelby County and Shelbyville would describe the IMPaCT partnership as a triple win – Shelby County youth have new pathways to explore careers with local industry and in the fields of science and technology, Rose-Hulman students have new opportunities to strengthen their skills in the workplace, and businesses have new ways to invest in future employees for long-term success. For more information about Shelbyville’s IMPaCT program, visit http://impactshelbycounty.org/ or contact Rob Springer, Redevelopment Commission Director at (317) 398-6624. You can also visit the following websites to learn more about how Shelbyville and Shelby County are connecting and growing:
www.shelbyvillecityvoice.com www.healthyshelbycounty.org/ www.manufacturingskillsconnection.com/
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The “Ten Communities in Ten Weeks” series, produced by Ball State University’s Building Better Communities, highlights ten Indiana cities and towns that are committed to promoting quality of life for their residents, businesses and visitors. Thank you to Ball State University’s Building Better Communities for the use of their article in our newsletter.
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Thank you Renewing Investors! Arco Electric Basile Law Office* Boys & Girls Club of Shelby County* Brammer & Yeend Professional Corporation Builders Lumber & Hardware* CGS Services, Inc.* Crystal Clear Window Cleaning Edward Jones- Renny Esser First Presbyterian Church* Freudenburg-NOK* Glasco Insurance & Financial Services, LLC Hidden Paradise Campground* Hubler Chevrolet Center* J.R. Wortman Co., Inc.* KN Platech America Corporation* Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.* Major Health Partners* North Vernon Beverage Company, Inc. Office Pride Commercial Cleaning* Pine Ridge Pet Resort* Rammelsberg & Rumsey * Sanders Jewelry Store* Saver Gator* Shelby Arts Alliance* Shelby Community Health Center Shelby County Life Long Learning* Shelby County Public Library* Shelbyville Animal Clinic Sister’s Sanitation Services, LLC* The Salvation Army* Toray Resin Company Triumph Fabrications* Waldron Health and Rehab Center*
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Welcome New Investors! First Merchants Insurance Group*, located at 29 East Washington Street, specializes in employee benefit consultation. To contact First Merchants Insurance Group, call (317) 566-6513. Florida Cracker Bar-B-Que, located at 1822 East State Road 44, is a restaurant that specializes in BBQ. To contact Florida Cracker Bar-B-Que, call (317) 398-7322. SCORE* is a non-profit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed. This is accomplished through one-on-one mentoring, workshops, a robust website, and roundtables. They are a resource partner of the Small Business Administration. SCORE is located at 65 Airport Parkway, Suite 140, Greenwood. To contact SCORE, 410-3778. Wantcall to (317) be part of the Chamber newsletter?
Call us today at (317)398-6647 for more information.
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Where You Belong
In this issue: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology The Shelbyville News Shelby Medical Center Fountaintown Gas Co. Inc. Basile Law Office