October 2014 by Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Chamber October 2014

In this issue:

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A Publication of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

-Toray Resin Company -Shelby County Public Library -Ivy Tech Community College -SCUFFY -Smithville Communications -Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter -City of Shelbyville -Southwestern Consolidated School District

Board of Directors

Tony Long, President MainSource Bank Chris King, President-Elect Runnebohm Construction

Upcoming Events

October Networking Luncheon

Scott Asher, Past President Boys and Girls Club of Shelby County Amy Larrison, Treasurer First Bank Shelbyville 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

October 8th 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Winner’s Circle Brewpub and OTB Indiana Grand Racing and Casino 4300 North Michigan Road Join us for our October Networking Luncheon as we learn about the new Winner’s Circle Brewpub and OTB at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino.

Greg Gerline-Sandman Bros./ Shelby County Pantry Pals

Chamber News

Mary Harper Shelbyville Central Schools

Member Showcase

Gena Linville Major Hospital Grant Scharton Indiana Grand Racing and Casino STAFF

Julie Metz, Executive Director juliemetz@shelbychamber.net Courtney Chapella, Executive Assistant courtneychapella@shelbychamber.net Leigh Ann Poland, Executive Assistant leighannpoland@shelbychamber.net FOUNDER’S CLUB

Colour Palette RushShelby Energy, Inc. Shelbyville Paint and Wallpaper

The 6th Annual Member Showcase was held Wednesday, September 10 at Maxim Events. This networking lunch provided members an opportunity for booth space to show off their business/organization to other members. Thank you to the members who participated and all of our members who attended. Also, thank you to Kathy and her team at Maxim Events for serving over 70 lunches.

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Scissors and Shovels

On September 5, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce helped PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Corp. celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Corp. is located at 1 Public Square.To contact PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Corp., call (317) 395-2001.

On August 29, Hubler Chevrolet Center celebrated their facility remodel with a grand re-opening celebration. Hubler Chevrolet Center is located at 1414 East State Road 44.To contact Hubler Chevrolet Center, call (317) 392-4101.

On August 28, Shelby Senior Services celebrated their new location in Fairland at the Fairland Fire Department with a ribbon cutting. The Fairland Horizons Center is located on 400 North in Fairland. To contact Shelby Senior Services, call (317) 398-0127.

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Toray Resin Company holds groundbreaking ceremony Written by: Alex Krach, The Shelbyville News Thank you for the use of your article.

Toray Resin Company (TREC) held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, September 2 for the addition of a research and development center at their current location on Mausoleum Road. TREC President Takashi Endo and Vice President Dennis Godwin presented the proposed center’s layout, how the new center will benefit the company and how it benefits Shelby County to the crowd of attendees, including Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun and various members of Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.“It would not be possible to build this state-of-the-art facility without the support of Shelby County, the local community and our parent company, Toray Industries,” Godwin said. Godwin explained that TREC has relied on the development and transfer of new technologies, materials and processes from Toray Industries in Japan. The new technology center was proposed because of their customers need for “speed to market” and will eliminate the need to ship items to and from Japan. “In an age when creativity and innovation are acknowledged as the prime ingredients of success, our new facility is absolutely essential to address these needs in existing markets as well as the emerging markets we serve,” Godwin said. “Delivering innovative and differentiated products will be key to our company’s future success.” Godwin said the new facility will also be used to provide technical expertise to customers in central Indiana and globally for research, application development, training, technology transfer and sales of Toray technologies and products. Additionally, the new research and development center will be used to research collaborations between TREC and its partners. “We believe innovation is an inclusive process. With this expansion, we will be able to foster more collaboration with local governments, companies, academics and organizations in the U.S. and Europe to find science-based solutions for a sustainable future,” Godwin said. As part of the inclusive process, local contracting group Runnebohm Construction was selected to design and build the new 5,500-square-meter addition. “With this expansion, the (research and development) center will add an additional three to five new researchers in the next five years, focusing on new material applications in the areas of medical, industrial, automotive and bio-based materials,” Godwin said. The proposed three to five new employees will join TREC staff, which has logged one million hours worked without any injuries. TREC currently employs 88 people, with 44 employees from Shelby County. TREC’s staff develops resin based on the customer’s specifications in the automotive field, medical field, electronics and appliances. As approximately 85 percent of their resin is used in the automotive field, some of their product development includes seat belts, heat resistant intake manifolds and steering wheel covers. In addition to using resin to develop new products, TREC has also managed to bring their landfill waste to zero percent. For more information on TREC and its other locations, visit www.toray.us. Toray Resin Company is located at 821 Mausoleum Road. To contact Toray Resin Company, call (317) 398-7833.

(From left) Keith Conway, Gilbert Fox, Jason Kaiser, Toray Resin Company President Takashi Endo, Toray Resin Company Vice President Dennis Godwin, Dan Marsicek, Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun, Mike Runnebohm, Julie Metz and Sandy McColley

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23rd Annual

Shelbyville Rotary Club

Gala Charity Auction 2014

When Saturday, November 1, 2014 Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Live auction starts at 8 p.m. Where Occasions Banquet Hall, Shelbyville What Rotary Club Charity Auction to raise money for scholarships and other local charities, unique items for Christmas and gifts. Tickets $35 per person; $325 for a table of ten Tickets limited to the first 240 people and must be purchased in advance. Please contact Bill Poland at (317) 363-1292 or Tom Rosenfeld at (317) 392-3752

About the auction…

Get ready for a fun, elegant, fast-paced evening! The 2014 Rotary auction will include music, a cash bar, catered food and a long list of unique items to bid on in time for the Christmas gift-giving season. There’s a silent auction, and Brent Fuchs will conduct the live auction. This is the 23rd year for the auction, which raises money for charities in Shelby County. Through the auction, the Rotary Club of Shelbyville has raised more than $220,000 for Pantry Pals, the Girls and Boys Clubs, Shelby Senior Services, Hospice of Shelby County, Shelby County Prenatal Care, the Shelby County Cancer Association, the Salvation Army, and the Blue River Foundation. This year’s proceeds will benefit various Shelby County charities, including Rotary scholarships. Past items have included basketballs signed by Indiana coaches, Florida vacations, artwork, home-made items, tickets to collegiate and professional sporting events and jewelry.

About the Shelbyville Rotary Club Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization and Shelby County Rotary members volunteer their time for many the Shelbyville chapter was officially organized in 1 920. The good causes. Just are few are: planting flowers on the Harrison club’s guiding principle is “Service Above Self.” Street bridge, ringing the bell at Christmastime to raise money for the Salvation Army, helping Habitat for Humanity build Rotary members volunteer their time and resources to help homes, purchasing clothing for children, raising money for and others in their local communities and throughout the world, presenting scholarships and athletic awards to Shelby County Service to youth is a major emphasis. students. Other critical issues are poverty, hunger, illiteracy, pollution and The Shelbyville Rotary Club is made up of about 30 substance abuse. For years, Rotary has sponsored efforts to businessmen and women who are leaders in their fields. bring vaccines to nations around the globe to eradicate polio. Club meets at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday at The Fiddler’s Three. Shelbyville Rotary Club officers Ray Wetnight, President; Bill Poland, President-‐Elect; Dick Fero, Vice President; Elliott M cKenzie, Secretary; Beth Prince, Treasurer

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Member Spotlight

Shelby County Public Library Receives Grant from Indiana State Library SHELBYVILLE, IN –The Shelby County Public Library was pleased to be a recipient of a $10,000 LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) Grant administered through the Indiana State Library to purchase ten iPads for library programming, training sessions, and to help develop a Book a Librarian initiative. This program enables patrons to make an hour appointment with a librarian in Shelbyville or Morristown to get one-on-one assistance in areas such as: searching for a job, researching a topic, using various e-readers, using the Evergreen Indiana Catalog to look for books and place holds, scheduling tours of the library for groups, preparing a resume, learning computer basics, setting up an email account, researching ancestry, seeking grants, and preparing a child to be ready to read. “People are often intimidated by a class setting or their schedule doesn’t fit a class time slot. Offering to schedule a librarian to work with a patron is the best of both worlds: one-to-one instruction that fits their schedule.” Wendy Paige, Morristown Branch Manager. “This is a great service that is offered in surrounding counties. We want to make sure our patrons have access to this personal assistance as well.” Janet Wallace, Library Director. To set up an appointment for this free service, people may fill out a form online (http://www.myshelbylibrary.org/book-a-librarian.php) or fill out a form at the library’s front desk in Shelbyville and Morristown or in the library’s computer lab. Wendy Paige, Morristown Branch Director, is coordinating the project and will schedule the appointments. To contact the Shelby County Public Library, call (317) 398-7121.

Ivy Tech Community College Ranks First Among Two-Year Institutions for Associates Degrees INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College ranks first among two-year institutions nationwide for the number of associate degrees awarded. This is the second year in a row Ivy Tech has topped the list. In a report entitled “2014 Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” released last week by Community College Week, Ivy Tech tops the national list with 9,265 associate degrees conferred, an increase of nearly four percent from 2013. The college also ranked seventh in the number of certificates the granted, totaling 3,090. “The fact that the number of degrees earned at Ivy Tech continues to grow is a testament to how hard our students, faculty and staff work every day,” said Ivy Tech President Thomas J. Snyder said. “As an open-access institution, we are in a unique position to serve a complex and diverse student body. We strive to continue to provide access to affordable education that will assist students looking to find an in-demand job in Indiana, looking to grow in a current career, or looking to save money on a bachelor’s degree by transferring to a four-year institution. Our students and our mission are what set us apart from other higher education institutions in Indiana.” Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving nearly 200,000 students annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. To contact Ivy Tech Community College, call (317) 392-3243.

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SCUFFY’s 2014 Campaign brings an additional $80K into Shelby County through the Indiana Association of United Ways matching Grant By Angela Davies, SCUFFY Executive Director SCUFFY has been awarded an $80,000 Work2Gether grant from the Indiana Association of United Ways (IAUW). Statewide, five million dollars is available to support community work in education, financial stability or health. These funds are a match resulting from increases SCUFFY attained during our 2014 pledge drive. “Indiana United Ways are drawing community resources to invest in comprehensive approaches addressing the common good,” said Roger Frick, IAUW President. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, SCUFFY’s 2014 campaign was able to do just that. Not only did we exceed our $800,000.00 goal, we were also able to maximize our potential $80,000.00 matching grant by securing increases and new monies throughout the drive. We are very grateful to the IAUW for this tremendous opportunity to bring additional funds into our community beyond those earmarked for our agency allocations. Research and statistics show that the three biggest challenges facing our youth in Shelby County are drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, and domestic violence. SCUFFY is very excited to collaborate with Girls Inc., the Shelbyville Boys and Girls Club, and our local schools to bring additional programming to all 7th and 8th grades throughout Shelby County addressing these issues. Both, Girls Inc. and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America have relevant, field-tested, and research-based curricula that confront the serious needs of students while building the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enable them to be competent, confident individuals and adults. Through the partnership with all of our schools, specially trained Girls Inc. and Boys Club staff members will present this programming in all 7th and 8th grades. “We are beyond excited to be able to bring these important programs to our Shelby County Schools. The grant will cover a two year training and implementation for our programs, with the first programming beginning in January of 2015,” said Amy Dillon, CEO and President of Girls Inc. “The training and initial materials are the most expensive part of beginning this initiative, and the SCUFFY/IAUW grant is allowing us to get this done. Beyond the first two years, we will be able to budget for the program, making it a sustainable and continuous educational opportunity for our Shelby County 7th and 8th graders.” SCUFFY’s membership in the IAUW has been a very beneficial one for SCUFFY and for the Shelby County community. In addition to networking and training opportunities over the years, SCUFFY has been awarded several hundred thousand dollars for disaster recovery in Shelby County, and has been able to bring nearly $400,000.00 in grant monies to invest in our community. These grant monies have been instrumental in many community and agency initiatives, including: Workforce Readiness, collaborative efforts resulting in Shelby County Aspirations, special Pre-School programs, Pantry Pals, Guardianship Program and Emergency Alert button program for Shelby County seniors, Boys Club expansion into Waldron, expanded Project Clothes for Kids program, additional funding for domestic violence education, technology upgrades for Girls Inc.’s STEM program, and now, additional programming for all of our county’s 7th and 8th grade students. SCUFFY continues to be committed to advance the common good in our community, through the work of our member agencies, through our involvement in and partnership with many community partners, and through our membership in the Indiana Association of United Ways. Thank you to the IAUW and to our donors for making this new investment in Shelby County possible! To contact SCUFFY, call (317) 398-6231.

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Member Spotlight Smithville Touts National Recognition

ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. - Indiana-based Smithville Communications has received national recognition as a Top 100 FTTP technology service leader for an unprecedented sixth straight year. Smithville, known as a top trailblazer in providing fiber broadband and fiber-to-the-premise service (FTTP) in Indiana (particularly in traditionally neglected rural areas), was named together with major national firms like Cisco Systems, DISH Network, Google (and Google Fiber), AT&T, and others in receiving the 2014 honor. The recipients of “Top 100” award must undergo a highly competitive review process. To receive the honor, broadband companies must effectively demonstrate the capacity to “transform local economies or improve communities’ quality of life,” or by “introducing innovative technologies that have game-changing potential,” and/or provide other outstanding performance factors, according to Masha Zager, editor of Broadband Communities magazine, which sponsors the Top 100 award. A panel of editorial and technical experts in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment makes the final decisions. “Smithville Communications has now consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to state-of-the-art fiber deployment and a high-degree of performance for more than half a decade,” said Zager. “Smithville is recognized by its industry peers as a national leader in strategic fiber-based broadband, as evidenced by its proven performance in deployment and by their public comments in support of FTTH.” Smithville Communications has previously been recognized by state officials for providing state-of-the-art fiber connectivity to Indiana citizens. “Smithville has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to Hoosiers, particularly in rural areas, by providing a ‘game-changing’ capacity that promotes economic development and business growth,” said Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. Recognizing Smithville as a national business example, the award judges cited Smithville Chairman and CEO Darby McCarty’s comments about the fiber industry: “Fiber-based broadband services in the United States is at a critical crossroads,” she emphasized in the magazine. “To maintain and improve global competitive capacity, fiber conversion must accelerate across the board, including traditionally neglected areas such as small towns, communities and rural areas. A new focus on technical applications to take full advantage of gigabit connectivity for consumers and small businesses also needs to take place. If this is achieved and supported by the FCC and other federal agencies, strategic broadband connectivity will make its maximum capacity to the improvement and sustainment of U.S. economic growth,” she concluded. Speaking of the company’s role in the Hoosier state, Ms. Darby explained: “We believe that our Indiana company and employees have received consistent national recognition for a specific reason.” Continuing, she noted, “Smithville Communications is Indiana’s largest independent telecommunications and broadband provider because the company is solidly dedicated to providing the best technology and customer service available in the state.” Founded in 1922, privately owned Smithville has grown to be Indiana’s largest independent telecom company with about 180 employees. Smithville remains strongly engaged in supplying FTTH and other services through its growing network to more than 23,000 businesses and residences, now offering speeds up to 10 Gigabit (10 Gbps) for fiber-based enterprise-level companies. Smithville made Indiana history in March 2014 when it turned up full gigabit service to all residential fiber customers for one month, becoming the first Indiana technology company to actually provide Google-level fiber gigabit connectivity. Its continued one-gigabit service availability to residences represents some of the fastest and lifestyle changed connectivity in Indiana. continued on page 11 10

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continued from page 10 The company’s subsidiary, Smithville Telecom, provides high-speed fiber-based connectivity, data consulting, network management and managed services for businesses, university campuses, biotechnology companies, health care providers and government offices. “We believe that Smithville Communications and Smithville Telecom continue to succeed because of our relentless focus on providing customized solutions with high performing state-of-the-art technology,” said Cullen McCarty, president of Smithville Telecom. “We have employees who come to work every day ready to provide outstanding customer service, which makes for a winning formula.” Smithville Communications and Smithville Telecom have expanded fiber access to hospitals and statewide health care networks, utility and wireless companies, technology parks and technology incubators, financial institutions and industrial operations. The company is active in telemedicine and telehealth initiatives, particularly in rural areas. Smithville also provides small business services, managed services, videoconferencing solutions, including customized mobile videoconferencing carts and room systems, video call bridging, ISDN transcoding, and recording and streaming services, in addition to software and hardware offerings. About Smithville Communications Founded 90 years ago as the Monroe County Telephone Company, privately owned Smithville is now Indiana’s largest independent telecom company with about 180 employees. Smithville is deploying Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) services, which at 1-10 Gbps provides the fastest connectivity available in Indiana, to more than 23,000 businesses and residences in southern Indiana. Its subsidiary Smithville Telecom provides fiber-based connectivity, data consulting, network management and managed services for businesses, university campuses, biotechnology companies, healthcare providers and government offices. For more information, please visit www.smithville.net.

To contact Smithville Communications, call (812) 876-2211.

Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter Partners with Pets Alive for “We Can Fix That” Promotion to Focus on Larger Dogs Spay or Neuter SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA-September 11, 2014 – Large dogs create large litters and can exponentially affect crowded animal shelters. That is why Pets Alive Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinic is excited to accept $20,000 from the Animal Farm Foundation to further subsidize spay and neuter surgeries for dogs over 30 pounds or large breed puppies. This funding will allow Pets Alive to reduce their cost from $60.00 to just $10.00 for any qualifying dog. Residents of Shelby County can take advantage of this offer by calling the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter at 317-392-5127 to participate in the transport program. $20,000 is enough to fund 400 surgeries. Pets Alive is calling this program “We can fix that” and emphasizes the problems that “fixing” your pet can fix, such as unwanted litters or nuisance behaviors. This program is available to all residents of south central Indiana. Please visit www.petsaliveindiana.org or call 812-349-1349 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Since opening the nonprofit spay/neuter clinic doors in 2005, Pets Alive has completed over 80,000 spay and neuter surgeries. By serving animal shelters, rescue groups and individuals in 23 counties in south central Indiana, Pets Alive is able to directly reduce the number of cats and dogs being born and possibly entering the shelter or facing a life on their own. Pets Alive also offers affordable vaccination clinics and flea, tick and heart worm preventative. Pets Alive relies on funding from individuals, businesses, and grants to subsidize surgery fees. Visit www.petsaliveindiana.org for more information. To contact the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, call (317) 392-5127.

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City of Shelbyville and Partners to Receive Local Government Cooperation Award INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced the City of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Shelbyville Central Schools and Shelby County Fair Board have been named a 2014 IACT Local Government Cooperation Award winner for two projects. The entities received their award during the Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Umbaugh on September 10, at the 2014 IACT Annual Conference and Exhibition in Fort Wayne.

The City of Shelbyville spearheaded two excellent initiatives that exemplify how collaboration and cooperation can achieve success in economic development and community improvement. The City of Shelbyville partnered with Shelby County and Rose Hulman Institute that increases STEM curriculum for students and provides a benefit to local industry. The four part program, Project IMPaCT encourages students to get involved in STEM related curriculum and offers opportunities for Rose Hulman undergraduates to interact and inspire high school students. Project IMPaCT also benefits undergraduates by placing them in internships with local businesses to solve problems and encourage them to seek employment in Indiana after graduation. The second project honored is The Shelby County Fair Grandstands. Members of the Shelby County Fair Board, City of Shelbyville, and Shelby County came together to find a solution to replace the historic Grandstands. A design team and contractors built a new Grandstands that the community can take pride in using. Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun said it best, “We can do a lot of things for the citizens we serve. One of those things is knowing how to find the right partners with similar goals in mind. If we weren’t all willing to work together for the greater success of our community, we wouldn’t get very far.” “Our members frequently ask for best practices that embrace the principles of operating at maximum efficiency while building communities with a great quality of life. The City of Shelbyville, Project IMPaCT and the outstanding fairgrounds improvements will be examples that other communities can learn from,” said IACT Executive Director and CEO Matt Greller. In its 38th year, the IACT Annual Awards program, presented by Umbaugh, recognizes communities and individuals in municipal government for excellence and outstanding achievement. A nine-member panel of qualified judges selected this year’s winners from a competitive field of nominees from around the state. The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) is a coalition of municipal officials who seek to improve the quality of life in Indiana through effective government, and is a member of the National League of Cities. Founded in 1891, IACT is one of the oldest state municipal organizations in the country, with 470 cities and towns as members. IACT advocates for municipalities as the official voice of municipal government in Indiana, and promotes good government through education, training and leadership. To contact the City of Shelbyville, call (317) 398-6624.

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Indiana Sheriffs Set New Standard in School Safety

Shelby County, IN – The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association in cooperation with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Southwestern Consolidated School District announced a new standard in School Safety with the unveiling of their Safe School Flagship and “Best Practice Solution” at Southwestern High School on September 11. This new standard provides school personnel and law enforcement agencies the opportunity to work together to protect our Nation’s schools from the heinous crimes known as active shooter incidents. Southwestern High School is the first school in U.S. history to be networked to a law enforcement entity for instant alert, receipt of real-time, actionable intelligence and the capability to remotely launch countermeasures against a shooter while officers are en-route. Southwestern High School is networked to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association unveiled their Safe School Flagship to Indiana and the nation as the model for all educational settings to follow. The hope is that this “Best Practice Solution” and new standard in school safety will make a paradigm change in public safety and will be the model for all educational settings to follow. As part of the ceremony and demonstration there was a dedication to and in memory of the victims of the three most tragic school shootings in American history: Columbine, Virginia Tech, and Sandy Hook. This solution provides never before known information to law enforcement about an active shooter event: 1. Real-‐time notification to law enforcement of a shooting or the spotting of a shooter. 2. Real Protection for the students, teachers and staff inside of the school through a hardened door system. 3. The ability to identify, locate and track a shooter inside of a building. 4. The ability to launch countermeasures against the shooter while officers are en-route. 5. The status of all classrooms inside of the school. 6. Full command and control of an incident by providing 100% actionable intelligence of the situation. Participants in the ribbon cutting included : Stephen Luce, Executive Director of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association; Mike Bowlby, Shelby County Sheriff; Mike Kersey, Deputy Sheriff Montgomery County SWAT team leader; Dr. Paula Maurer, Southwestern Consolidated School District Superintendent; John Allen, Key Note Speaker; and John Hill, Executive Director of Indiana Homeland Security. According to John Allen, Counter Terrorism Expert, “The technology that is in this school today is a revolutionary change in how we can protect our citizens from this every evolving threat. Incredible history is happening here today, it is the 1st school in U.S. history to be connected to a law enforcement entity for instant alert of an incident starting, actionable intelligence and incredibly, the capability to remotely launch countermeasures in seconds to thwart the shooter’s attack.” “Your children deserve to be safe, you as parents deserve to have your kids come home safely to you after school, your teachers deserve to be teachers and not body guards, your communities deserve to move to a higher standard of safety in all of your educational environments. You deserve to be protected by the Best Practice Solution,” said Stephen Luce, Executive Director of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association. Dr. Paula Mauer, Superintendent of Southwestern Consolidated School District said, “I urge you to do what is right. Take the knowledge that you gain this evening and empower yourself to make a difference in the safety of our schools. We can do this. We have the technology. We have the capability. And we have numerous cost effective ways that this could be funded.” Shelby County Sheriff Mike Bowlby added, “This is the most well thought out comprehensive plan for school safety that I have seen in my nearly 30 years of law enforcement.” To contact Southwestern Consolidated School District, call (317) 729-5746.

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