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THE FUTURE OF FABRICATION Since hitting markets in the mid-1990s, 3D printers have come a long way from a novelty concept to a multibillion-dollar industry used for education, modeling and manufacturing, and at-home hobbies.

Dive into the digital world of this growing technology and explore the new dimension of its applications across local schools and businesses.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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MADE IN EVANSVILLE APE Aquaponics gets organic with lettuce

10 NICHE BUSINESS Storm shelter manufacturers offer a defense against damaging weather

10 BY THE NUMBERS 11 ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT A father and son turn their auto enthusiasm into a detailing business

12 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Brinker’s Jewelers celebrates 50 years with an exclusive business partnership

John Lamb discusses the evolution of the banking industry and the importance of fundraising

Department 14 CAREER PATH Step behind the smoker with Miller’s Barbecue and Catering

Special Advertising Sections 27 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Meet the companies behind the growth of new construction and real estate development in the Tri-State

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n a recent cold and snowy morning, while taking a rare day off at home, I received a text from Dr. Chris Gilkey, a Newburgh, Indiana, chiropractor and friend of more than 50 years. Glad to drop what I was doing (decluttering my son’s walk-in closet ... yep, that’s a day off), I stared at my phone and was very pleasantly surprised.

There staring back at me was a photo I had not seen in decades: my Newburgh Elementary School Wildcats sixth grade basketball team and cheerleaders.

I started at Newburgh El- The legends: The 1973-74 sixth grade basketball team at Newburgh Elementary School. ementary School in first grade linois State University in a men’s basketball road game, with almost all of the people in the circa-1974 photo, and only to play the same team at home on Jan. 23 and win we graduated from Castle High School together. Unforby three. This is part of the reason I love athletics: They tunately, a few are now deceased, and three in the photo are ripe with life lessons that go far beyond the playing moved away and did not complete high school with us; I field. And in that tiny Newburgh Elementary gym, with still wonder about them on occasion. Still, I am confident tile flooring and cafeteria tables that folded into the this photo is held in the highest esteem by all pictured. It’s walls, we too were up on top of the ladder, each claimfrom the year we won the sixth grade basketball champiing our piece of the net in victory. It was and is no less onship after constantly being beaten by our rival John H. special to me.

Castle Elementary School at seemingly every turn over After a few more texts from Old Man Gilkey, he the years. They had our number, but not this time. challenged me to name everyone in the picture, now We played the game of our lives and pulled it off. I 48 years in the past. I thought, are you kidding? That know I am not the only one who still has their piece of net was child’s play.

All these years later, a texted photo after we cut them down. I would imagine that no matter invoked a flood of terrific memories and served as a what some of my teammates in the photo have accomreminder of what is really important: Lessons learned, plished in their lives, this remains a can’t-forget, major sixth grade and today.

And don’t be dissing the photo; moment. In two short years, Castle Junior High School we rocked those uniforms. (now named Castle North Middle School) would open, and rivals no more, we would all become classmates. But As always, I look forward to hearing from most not then; not that day. of you.

I was reminded recently of the mentality our sixth grade team had … even if it only was for one game.

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Growth Spurt Evansville’s Scott Anderson employs aquaponics for homegrown produce BY JODI KEEN

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cott Anderson could be considered a Renaissance man.

A computer science program coordinator and instructor at the University of Southern Indiana and a respected restorer of historic buildings, Anderson also runs a bustling side business: APE Aquaponics. Named for its closed-loop growing system added to only by rainwater and fish food, the one-man company produces organically grown heads of romaine lettuce and green and red bibbs, a tender lettuce with round leaves.

“It’s a hobby I was interested in, and I have the resources to do it,” Anderson says.

APE Aquaponics occupies multiple levels of the historic former Auto Hotel Building at S.W. Third and Walnut streets.

Lettuce plants germinate in a seedling room for about 10 days and then move to styrofoam rafts in water tubs for about five weeks. With four rafts to a tub, Anderson can grow up to 72 heads of lettuce at a time.

Anderson’s organic filtration system starts at the literal top. Rainwater caught in drums on the building’s roof is funneled into four 1,000-gallon tanks. Each tank holds about 100 tilapia, whose waste is then pumped to three separate tanks for aeration and conversion into ammonia. The resulting fertilized water is piped via a gravity feed into the tubs holding the rafts of lettuce seedlings, providing nutrition to the lettuce heads.

“This really is aquaponics,” Anderson says. With no artificial fertilizers or pesticides used in the growing process, “it’s as organic as you can get.”

The perks of aquaponics are numerous. Since no soil is used, Anderson’s greens have no earthy taste. The fans situated in the lab to circulate air also help the lettuce build wind resistance, resulting in stronger leaves. The lack of outside fertilizers reduces the risk of contamination. And while outdoor growers must rely on fair weather for their crop, APE Aquaponics’ business is indoors and climate controlled, allowing it to operate year-round.

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APE Aquaponics is the brainchild of Scott Anderson. Seeking to experiment with different methods of growing greens, Anderson has produced generous heads of lettuce using closed-loop water filtration and fertilization systems that involve tilapia swimming in 1,000-gallon tanks. Anderson also grows herbs and tomatoes.

for other local producers. Roger and Mary Winstead of Beautiful Edibles rent space to grow their mushrooms, and Anderson has installed a prep kitchen on the first floor.

APE Aquaponics’ greens are served in dishes at 2nd Language, Pangea, and Madeleine’s Fusion Restaurant, and sold at Elbert’s Natural Food Market and Franklin Street Bazaar. Anderson also grows spicy Diakon radish, Mizuna (a Japanese bitter green), APEAQUAPONICS.COM alfalfa, and arugula.

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Safety Nest Two regional companies offer storm shelter solutions

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Despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, area agencies were able to mark several critical community projects, infrastructure improvements, and economic achievements off their checklists in 2021.

Indiana companies such as Integrity Storm Shelters in Oakland City and Nix Industrial in Poseyville keep a brisk business manufacturing, selling, and installing in-ground storm shelters and above-ground safe rooms to help protect Tri-State residents and employees during severe weather.

ROGER BECKLEY SAYS THE FIRST PART OF HOMES DESTROYED by tornados are the windows, allowing wind to enter and wreak havoc. It’s a familiar scenario after tornados devastated western Kentucky on Dec. 10, 2021. Relief efforts were swift as volunteers and donations poured into the affected areas. Two regional companies offer preventative measures to protect people from these types of storms.

Integrity Storm Shelters, owned by Beckley, of Oakland City, Indiana, and Nix Industrial of Poseyville, Indiana, both offer a solution to give homeowners peace of mind if a storm were to hit their home.

“I think a lot of people had their eyes opened with this last tornado,” says Buckley. “Places that they thought was the only safe place they had were not really as safe.”

In 2020, Buckley purchased Integrity, which was founded in 2007 by Dan McKinney and sells underground shelters and residential and commercial safe rooms. Nix, a metal fabricator and

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industrial contractor that has offered residential safe rooms for nine years, is a fifth-generation family-owned business founded in 1902.

The smallest 4 foot-by-4-foot safe room ranges from $5,000 to $8,000 depending on installment, delivery, material pricing, and the company. Nix fabricates its steel plate and powder-coated rooms in Poseyville, while Integrity’s fiberglass or steel rooms are manufactured by Southern Illinois Storm Shelters in Benton, Illinois.

Buckley says the rooms are tested for an F5 tornado at Texas Tech University, and vice president of business development Adam Schmitt adds that each must be anchored into a 6-inch concrete base, so wind can’t get under or into the shelter to move or damage it.

“It’s all about safety and protecting your most valuable assets, being your family,” says Schmitt. “Anything you can do that can … put something else between you and the path of a deadly storm is most important.”

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Jason Culligan, Ashley Chesser, and Trent Wilkinson aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty so the Tri-State’s cars can be clean. Wilkinson, with his father Garth, founded GT Detail in March 2021 to do just that. Operating on the outskirts of Evansville, they offer interior, exterior, and mobile detailing services.

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t the northern tip of Green River Road, about a mile from where it meets Petersburg Road, a car detailing service shop is fueled by the drive of a father-son duo. Garth Wilkinson and his son Trent opened GT Detail — named for each of their first initials — in March 2021.

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and I didn’t know if I was going to get to come home,” says Garth, a Boonville, Indiana, native. “(Trent) was working at Gerst Haus, and (when it temporarily closed) his income went to nothing. I said, ‘Let’s do something where we’re not subject to that kind of crap ever again.’”

Starting with a small space in Newburgh, Indiana, the company — which consists of Garth, Trent, Trent’s girlfriend Ashley Chesser, and detailer Jason Culligan — has already expanded at 12725 N. Green River Road to a full-service shop. While Garth is the self-described “man in the chair” running daily operations, Trent is a Detail King-certified Auto Detailing Craftsman and an unabashed car enthusiast.

“I do enjoy seeing people’s reaction and hearing, ‘That’s cleaner than when I picked it up when it was new,’” says Trent. “Customers are a mix, but it tends to lean more toward the average workingclass type who just doesn’t have the time

to actually (detail) their vehicles.”

GT Detail isn’t a franchise but is licensed through the Detail King auto detailing brand, which created GT Detail’s logo and website as part of its business start-up package. GT Detail also offers Detail King, PRO Car Beauty, and other professional retail products in store. But the star of GT Detail’s services is its mobile detail van.

“You could park your vehicle in a field — as long as I can get that van to it, we have electricity and water (to perform detailing),” says Trent.

One of the only licensed mobile detailers in the Tri-State, GT Detail offers all its services, except paint correction and coatings, on the road. Prices don’t differ between mobile or in-house services, and Trent describes the pricing as á la carte per service charged by the hour.

“We’re a small business, so our hours are whatever they need to be,” says Garth, who often drives customers home or to work while their cars are cleaned. “We’ll cater to the customers. We all know what it’s like to try to do stuff in life, and it’s hard to find the time to do it and the money to do it, so we try to help every way that we can.”

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enerational relationships have defined Brinker’s Jewelers’ business strategy since 1972, and the fine jewelry company hopes that connection will thrive at the company’s new shop at Scottsdale, Arizona’s exclusive Silverleaf Club.

Brinker’s journey out West began with a dash of providence. A Silverleaf member’s custom belt buckle caught the eye of club owner Ben Herman, who inquired about its retailer: Brinker’s Jewelers. Reaching out to Kyle Brinker, the two business owners reached a deal in 2020 for the jeweler to sell its custom buckles at Silverleaf’s pro shop.

The business quickly evolved to Kyle himself becoming a member of the Silverleaf Club, a private club featuring a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, spa facilities, resort pools, and fine dining.

After noticing an underutilized tavern, the idea clicked to install a fullservice jewelry store.

“When I first joined the Silverleaf Club, I was getting familiar with the amenities at the club one morning,” says Kyle. “I walked into Tom’s Tavern, and I had this vision that this area could be turned into an awesome jewelry store. I told Ben Herman my vision, and we started working together to make it a reality.”

The Brinker family has ties to the golf industry. They owned Eagle Valley

Golf Course in McCutchanville for more than 25 years, and Kyle’s father Dean is a longtime member of Whisper Rock Golf Club, also in Scottsdale.

Brinker’s has also formed partnerships with PGA Tour members Adam Schenk and Kevin Chappell and LPGA Tour member Janie to be brand ambassadors for the jewelry shop.

“We know the jewelry industry and the golf industry,” says Kyle. “We have formed a ton of relationships through our personal enjoyment in the game of golf, and that has allowed us to grow our business. For us to be at the Silverleaf Club is a perfect fit.”

Opened in April 2021, Brinker’s 1,200 square-foot shop is a full-service boutique and concierge jewelry store exclusively for Silverleaf Club members and offers cleaning, repairs, sizing, battery replacement, custom jewelry design, estate jewelry appraisals, and gold and diamond buying, while the showroom displays global jewelry brands.

“It took us 50 years to build Brinker’s in Evansville, but this has more of a boutique feel to it,” says Dean Brinker.

“It seems like the satellite locations of a smaller boutique are going to fit into the business better than another large store and the overhead that comes with it. Silverleaf has opened the door to clients from all over the country.”

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Fired Up for Success Evansville family turns dreams into reality with mobile catering business

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f you’ve seen Miller’s Barbecue and Catering’s massive red mobile smokehouse out in the city, you probably smelled the robust aroma of hickory and cherry smoked woods or even had a chance to taste some of its savory sauced and seasoned barbecue, but what you may not know is the story behind one of Evansville’s fastest growing caterers.

Owned by former special education teacher and wrestling coach Warren Miller and his wife Dianna, and operated along with their four children, the Miller’s passion for smoking meats began nearly 20 years ago, when Warren competed in barbecuing competitions with his father and friends and won several championships along the way.

When Warren married Dianna and the Millers became busy with raising their young family, the competitions

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ceased, but the desire to put Evansville on the map for delicious smoked meats and sides was still at the top of their minds. As their children grew older, the Millers began focusing more time and energy into the competitions and even started cooking for friends and family, who clamored for their tasty barbecue.

“We’d go to these competitions and win,” says Warren. “We’d have the kids taste testing because they immediately would tell you the truth, like if it’s spicy or no good. If you want to win a competition, it doesn’t matter what you want; it’s what (customers) want. If you have something too spicy or too sweet, you’re going to lose. We try to find that middle ground to where the market defines us.”

It wasn’t until 2016 that owning their own business became a reality. Word quickly spread about the Millers’ family-and-friends barbecues, and suddenly

Warren and Dianna Miller’s mobile smokehouse and catering business has been serving barbecue to the TriState since 2016. The business truly is a family affair: The Millers are often assisted by their children Walker, Charli, Eliot, and Saylah.

they were being asked to cater events, leading them to officially found Miller’s Barbecue and Catering that year.

What started out as a parttime job traveling the Tri-State with a tent and smoker grew exponentially in just a few years. By 2018, Dianna resigned from her job as a school social worker to come on board the business full time, and on the Millers’ 15th wedding anniversary, they bought a huge, red mobile smokehouse branded with their logo that they take to roadside events and some catering jobs.

Warren would resign from his day job and go whole hog in May 2019.

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“I’m not a crazy meat person to be honest, but I can’t stop eating the kielbasa,” says Dianna. “It’s so dang good.”

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A new Once a novelty, 3D printing has become a popular, efficient technology in evansville’s education and business sectors

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hat do a transfer box on your car, the mold for your new retainer, and a desktop pencil holder have in common? They are all products that can be created using a three-dimensional printer. An industry valued at a whopping $12.6 billion in 2020 according to market data analyzing firm Statista, 3D printing products and services are mostly known for their uses in the manufacturing and engineering fields, but the technology is largely a curiosity to those outside of those industries.

The process itself is known as additive manufacturing, as opposed to subtractive processes such as drilling and milling.

“You have three steps that you have to do,” says Arthur Chlebowski, assistant professor of engineering at the University of Southern Indiana.

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gram) like a slice of bread, and then you give it to the machine.”

2D printers have an x-axis and y-axis, such as length and width, while 3D printers also have a y-axis of height. Instead of printing onto paper, 3D printers print plastic layer by layer onto a base and often add specialized materials for support that can later be removed. In the 3D world, ink is replaced with plastics (polymers), metal, and even concrete.

The most common technique in 3D printing is a term trademarked by Stratasys — maker of the first 3D printers to hit markets in the mid-1990s — called Fused Deposition Modeling (also known as Fused Filament Fabrication). FDM utilizes a filament of plastic that is heated until it’s malleable and deposited through the printer nozzle like liquid through a hot glue gun.

“I always tell people that a 3D printer is no different than a paper printer,” says Andy Beadles, engineering instructor at Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center. “The trick is, what you send over (to the printer) makes a huge difference.”

3D designs transferred to the printer are created using Computer-Aided Design software. Many schools and businesses in the Tri-State use SolidWorks software,

“Part of our deal here at the Tech Center is staying on top of industry standards, because we want our kids when they are here as seniors in high school to go into a company or internship to be up on the news and the best stuff the industry has.”

— SICTC engineering instructor Emily Reidford

which creates a 3D model and slices it into individual layers like the layers of a sandwich, giving the printer XYZ coordinates to read.

Once the printer is running, creators can sit back and wait for as little as a few minutes to up to a few days for a completed product. Filaments come in a variety of colors and can create products to be hollow, solid, flexible, or even glow in the dark.

Products also can be aesthetically modified through techniques like sanding, painting, or dip coating.

Originating in the mid-1980s, 3D printing is an industry expected to grow at an annual rate of 17 percent between 2020 and 2023. In fact, it’s even becoming mainstream, with tabletop printers now available at retailers such as Staples and Home Depot. As technology evolves and printers become increasingly affordable, Tri-State educational institutions with decades-long histories of 3D printing have emerged as leaders, bal-

ancing staying in the know on industry standards with preparing the community and its students for a 3D future.

Curriculum Complement

The Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center has used 3D printers in its curriculum since 2004. The tech school educates juniors (who attend in the mornings) and seniors (who attend afternoons) from Indiana high schools in Spencer, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Gibson counties in 22 areas of study focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math.

“Part of our deal here at the Tech Center is staying on top of industry standards, because we want our kids when they are here as seniors in high school to go into a company or internship to be up on the news and the best stuff the industry has,” says engineering instructor Emily Reidford.

Beadles’ and Reidford’s courses are project-based, so 3D printing plays a key role. After lecturing on a subject, such as how to utilize intensive CAD software, students largely have unlimited access to the printers during class time for course and client related projects.

“They can start anything they want to during class, and it can run overnight,” says Emily. “It’s one of the first things I get asked at every event and open house: ‘Do we get to use the 3D printer?’”

Besides course work, students use the printers for projects submitted to the school by community members and local

companies, and second-semester seniors can spend their SICTC portion of the day working in industry-related internships.

Shawn Lightner and Reece Reitz are North High School seniors who have attended SICTC for both eligible years. The students first learned about 3D printing in North’s introduction to engineering and design course and now have their own tabletop printers at home.

“Being introduced to (3D printing) four years before I even go on to college really helps prepare you and understand how the design your making on the computer translates to what you actually hold,” says Lightner.

In Tri-State schools, businesses, and homes, 3D printers are an affordable manufacturing alternative. Using a printer and computer-aided design software, users can create pieces for a robotics competition, origami-inspired sculptures, and even working tools and gear systems.

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“There are some people who I know at my home school who are seniors, and they have no idea what’s going on,” adds Reitz. “They’re terrified about college, paying for everything, and (SICTC) had done that already for me. I’ve gotten past that unprepared phase, so now I can build and keep going forward.”

As the engineering coordinator for the district, Beadles organizes all the engineering courses in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and says several schools down to the K-6 level have 3D printers operating in their classrooms. In higher education, 3D printing isn’t new but plays an increasingly integral role in engineering experiences.

At the University of Southern Indiana, assistant professors of engineering Chlebowski and Todd Nelson teach students to use two machines in the Applied Engineering Center and another six machines, including one student-made delta-style printer, in the Business and Engineering building. Down the Lloyd Expressway, the University of Evansville’s Koch Center for Engineering and Science is home to 12 printers.

Both schools’ equipment varies from enclosed and open frame tabletop machines to professional temperature-controlled, manufacturing-grade printers. Instructors say the more diverse options students have access to, the more they can experiment and use the 3D printers for the universities’ goal: to demonstrate an understanding of the design process from start to finish.

Both schools allow 24/7 access to the printers.

Many students utilize them for senior design projects, parts for competitions such as the Baja SAE off-road vehicle series or parts on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Club’s autonomous robot.

“We want them to use these machines,” says Chlebowski. “If 3D printing is something you want to learn … I want to get that student introduced to that concept or topic so that they can use it in the future. It’s all part of the learning experience. Try it out and see what happens. If it fails, it’s fine.”

In terms of formal curriculums, most courses focus on the concepts and tools needed to be a successful engineer and how 3D printing can fit into those processes. USI’s engineering technician program through the Center for Applied Research offers students 3D design services to community members. At UE, mechanical engineering freshmen start on 3D printing in their first semester with a class on 3D modeling from scratch.

“In the last five years where 3D printing has been a part of the curriculum, (students) know they’re going to design something in 3D,” says Jeff Cron, staff engineer for the UE School of Engineering and Computer Science. “It allows them to use their creativity.”

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While the novelty of 3D printing is appealing to students, the universities’ focus on the machines and their software reflects the technology’s growing importance in local industries. Molding, baking, drilling, and milling are methods of traditional manufacturing that are well known for their effectiveness, but also their limited accessibility due to costs for setup and machinery.

3D printing has opened the doors for students, startups, and even hobbyists to create prototypes, test new products, and more. Nelson and Chlebowski use the printers for research, with Nelson focusing on mechanism design inspired by origami.

“3D printing’s been really awesome for it because I’ve been able to create geometries that weren’t possible using traditional manufacturing methods,” he says. “(3D printers) are more and more common in the industry. Students have the skills to take it, learn it in school, apply it, then hit the ground running. I think in terms of making new products and iteration, 3D printing is the way to go.”

SICTC engineering instructors Emily Reidford and Andy Beadles (above) and USI assistant professors of engineering Todd Nelson and Arthur Chlebowski teach their students CAD software and design processes so that they have the tools to utilize 3D printing in their academic and extracurricular projects.

3D printers, like Wired Orthodontic Lab’s Envision One cDLM, don’t pull their designs from thin air. CAD programs and other software are used to create 3D models, like this piece of a car engine UE engineering technician Ray Shelton designed and helped students affix to their competition car, which are then sliced into layers and sent to the printers.

Industry Innovations

On the commercial side of 3D printing, production and prototyping uses have exploded just within the past six years.

Faster turnaround times and stronger adaptability to design changes compared to traditional manufacturing processes such as injection molding has made 3D printing the preferred production method in more and more industries ranging from automobile manufacturers to industrial engineering labs.

Wired Orthodontic Lab, an appliance fabricator in Evansville formerly known as Ritter, uses two Envision One cDLM printers as well as a Formlabs Form 2 printer to create 3D oral models for clients, which are in turn used to create retainers and other orthodontic appliances. The retainers fabricated on these tabletop printers include Essix (clear plastic shells), Hawley (hard plastic plate connected by thin metal wires), and fixed (a thin wire than is bonded to the inside of the teeth).

The introduction of 3D printers to the industry has revolutionized the way labs such as Wired produce appliances, something owners Wesley Unfried and David Heim have experience first-hand.

Most adults who had braces when they were younger probably remember gagging on a gelatinous material stuck to the roof of their mouth to collect a dental impression when it was time to get their retainer. These impressions are what Unfried and Heim first used to fabricate retainers when they purchased Wired from previous owner Mark Ritter in 2015.

But that uncomfortable, rigid process soon became a method of the past as intraoral scanners gradually replaced traditional dental impressions. The increased demand forced the two business partners to purchase their first 3D printer in 2017.

“It was a big change for us, going from the traditional way with impressions transitioning into 3D printing,” says Unfried. “It’s been a recent development within the last four years, and we got into it to meet the demand of our clients and to accommodate them.”

The newer EnvisionTEC printer’s speed and efficiency allow Wired to cut down on its production time from nearly three weeks to as little as an hour.

“The great thing about these EnvisionTEC printers that we’re using is the speed on those printers is about 45mm per hour,” says Unfried. “With that speed, we can usually print out about six working models, depending on orientation, in about 20 to 30 minutes. It all depends on the height of the model, but it just prints them out pretty dang quick.”

The images collected using intra-oral scanners are sent to the labs to be printed, and within a day, Wired can have clients’ retainers printed and delivered.

“A lot of our clients have iTero brand scanners, so we have a database that we go to on their website, then we download the files from there,” says Heim. “They are typically an STL (stereolithography) file.”

What makes the EnvisionTEC printers different from other types of 3D printers is the photopolymer resin used to produce the models. Referred to as Continuous Digital Light Manufacturing, this process involves a perforated build platform that is lowered into a tank of photopolymer resin that is cured with a projector lens and then pulled out of the resin.

After the models are printed, they are cleaned with isopropyl alcohol to rinse off the excess resin and baked in a UV curing box.

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“When you design something on the computer, it’s easy to say it will work, but once you actually get a model physically in your hands, you can better see how components do or do not mesh together. A lot of things are difficult to actually visualize without a printed model.” ­— Escalade Sports Design Engineer Clay Seitz While cDLM is just one type of 3D printing, the most common method is still FDM. At Escalade Sports, a sporting goods manufacturer, distributor, and retailer headquartered in Evansville, engineers use a Stratasys F370 to print models for prototyping and design testing.

A team of six engineers at Escalade uses the printer, which is about the size of a refrigerator, to create models for nearly all of their designed products, from basketball goal rims and pickleball equipment to billiards, dart boards, and table tennis products.

“As we’re designing new products, the 3D printer gives us the ability to quickly find out if an idea is actually going to work or not,” says Design Engineer Clay Seitz.

“When you design something on the computer, it’s easy to say it will work, but once you actually get a model physically in your hands, you can better see how components do or do not mesh together. A lot of things are difficult to actually visualize without a printed model.”

Using SolidWorks, engineers can fabricate just about any prototype that will fit onto the 14-by-10-by-14-inch build platform using a mix of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene model filament and Quick Support Release filament. The support material is a fragile plastic used to prop up any overhanging or undercutting sections present and is printed alongside the model.

The printer nozzle heats the ABS filament to anywhere between 190 and 255 degrees Celsius depending on the material being printed. As the printer switches between laying down model and support material, the nozzle temperature fluctuates.

The QSR material can be broken off or dissolved when soaked in a bath of sodium hydroxide, leaving a freestanding prototype.

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“That gives you the ability to print real complex shapes,” says Seitz.

“Some of the at home printers that are a lot more basic, you have to design in the supports, but with our printers, it’ll automatically build up a dissolvable structure to support the models.”

While these larger, more complex printers aren’t suitable for residential use (the cost of one can reach tens of thousands of dollars), there’s no doubt that 3D printers have changed the game when it comes to production solutions.

“I’ve been lucky in my experience since I’ve gotten into the engineering field, we’ve had 3D printers,” he says. “But 10 or 12 years ago, before 3D printers became affordable, prototypes were mostly handmade.

I know in the past here at Escalade Sports, we had machinists that fabricated prototypes in our shop for proof of concepts and testing.”

At-Home Hobbies

For hobbyists, 3D printing opens a door to nearly limitless possibilities. From fish-shaped fidget toys and board game pieces to pop culture trinkets, more consumers are eschewing shopping to instead design and print the things they want.

Due to its popularity, 3D printing prices continued to become more affordable. Individual, at-home units range from $300-$500, with higherend versions retailing for up to $1,500.

“After that first year of (Introduction to Engineering and Design at North), I was enthralled with it, and that Christmas, I asked for a 3D printer of my own,” says Lightner.

“I have a Creality Ender-3. It’s really affordable to get into 3D printers because I got mine for less than $200.”

“I like the fact that I can make (something) on a computer, play Minecraft, and then have it in real life,” says Reitz. “Going from com-

Clay Seitz, a design engineer at Escalade Sports, loads ABS filament into bay two of the Stratasys F370 3D printer. The Stratasys F370 has four bays of material used to fabricate prototypes. The first two contain model material and bays three and four contain a dissolvable support material.

puter to in my hand is really interesting.”

Reitz’s at-home projects have even included 3D-printed Christmas gifts.

“One woman I work with really likes squids,” he says. “It was around Christmas, and I made a 3D print for everyone, and for her it was a squid with a little Santa hat, and as I pulled it off the printer bed, you could move its tentacles.”

More than anything, 3D printers becoming mainstream has moved cutting-edge technology into the hands of people from an array of backgrounds and skill sets and opened the door to a world of innovation. “(3D printing is) very versatile,” Lightner says. “You come up with an idea, you make a sketch and then you can immediately put that into our CAD software and design it, and within usually the same day you can create what you thought of and have it in your hand.”

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The goal at Woodward is to ensure clients have firstclass facilities to be proud of. While the company can work with clients on any land development, Woodward also offers 13 commercial subdivisions ranging from 20 to 140 acres, with a variety of custom facilities available for lease or sale. These spaces are ideal for manufacturing, warehouse, business, or professional healthcare facilities.

Whether you are searching for existing commercial real estate or your business requires a custom facility, the professionals at Woodward can guide you through each step.

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Aquatic Control 2447 Locust Creek Drive | 812-402-1001 | aquaticcontrol.com Aquatic Control provides an array of lake and pond management services including vegetation management, aeration/ fountain installation and service, fish population management, in-water nutrient reduction, lake mapping services, as well as do-it-yourself advice and product sales for those ambitious enough to tackle their own aquatic management issues.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MANAGE YOUR WATER RESOURCES? As lakes and ponds mature, they become shallower and gradually accumulate nutrients, which can lead to excessive growth of nuisance aquatic vegetation like algae or submersed weeds.

This unwanted vegetation may eventually dominate a pond’s ecosystem and prevent both aesthetic and recreational use of the water body. As a pond’s ecosystem becomes unbalanced, it may lead to issues concerning all aspects of the waterbody as a whole: fish growth and reproduction, aesthetic qualities, recreation, and your property value.

Aquatic Control offers free on-site consultations to help you determine which management option works best. Once on site, trained staff can discuss any options available for your particular concern. In many cases, a bi-weekly or monthly lake maintenance program may be in order. Both programs typically begin in April and run through September. They include regularly scheduled visits to monitor and control unwanted weeds and algae growth throughout the most active growing season.

HOW CAN AQUATIC CONTROL HELP BUSINESSES KEEP THEIR WATER RESOURCES HEALTHY? Aquatic Control offers a wide array of aeration and fountain equipment. Whether you have a brilliant fountain display in mind to improve your property’s overall landscape appeal or you are more concerned with your pond’s overall fish health, Aquatic Control is the company you’ve been searching for.

It’s important to regularly circulate and aerate waterbodies to support dissolved oxygen levels and to prevent thermal stratification. When a pond stratifies, the water is no longer able to fill the demand of oxygen needed at all levels within the water column, which can render certain areas unusable by fish and other aquatic organisms, thus limiting the available habitat.

Aquatic Control deals in a full list of top of the line equipment available from reputable manufacturers such as AquaMaster, Kasco Marine, and Otterbine — Barebo, Inc. Choose between a large selection of aesthetically pleasing fountains, dual purpose surface aerators, or submersed aeration systems and circulators to achieve your aesthetic and/or aeration goal.

WHAT CAN AQUATIC CONTROL DO TO SUPPORT THE FISH LIFE IN PONDS? Fish populations can become unbalanced due to predator-prey imbalances, lack of sufficient habitat, or over-infestation of undesirable aquatic plants. Aquatic Control’s fishery biologists will evaluate your waterbody to see what it may be missing. Water chemistry sampling and fish surveys of various levels (basic to comprehensive) can be completed to show where an important adjustment may be needed. The company’s experts will evaluate the data and provide a custom report to you concerning how to improve the overall quality of the fishery. Contour mapping or vegetation density surveys also can aid in giving you the full picture of what is occurring under the water’s surface. Add these maps to your survey so you know the exact contours of your lake and gain insight to where fish will hold most regularly. In no time, you will be catching the big one!

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COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNIES!

$150,000 - $500,000

$399,000

per Acre

1206 E. Main St, Boonville, IN

10233 IN-66, Newburgh, IN

Double D's is a well established restaurant and bar located in Boonville Indiana that was custom built in 2006 serving homemade food prepared fresh daily. Fronting Highway 62, this property is highly visible with great access. The business has a two way liquor license and the package is truly a "Turn Key Offering". With a current seating capacity of 262 and situated on 3.39 acres, there is certainly room for expansion or outdoor seating. There is a second floor area that offers 882 square feet with a full bathroom, two offices and surplus storage. Updated kitchen in 2015 with a 20'x40' addition and all new equipment.

3.39 Acres • Boonville, IN

This multifaceted acreage is the last remaining parcel of this size fronting the eastbound lanes of the Lloyd Expressway (highway 66) and is 1/2 mile east of the I-69 corridor. This acreage is well suited for a big box tenant with the out lots tailoring to strip centers, medical/professional offices, retail dining and entertainment. Recently completed on the south/east corner of the development is the new 99,000 sqft Heritage Woods of Newburgh senior living facility and currently under construction on the north/east corner is a Fast Break Marathon convenience store and gas station.

3 - 29.79 Acre Vacant Lot • Newburgh, IN

$650,000

$449,900

610 North Burkhardt Rd, Evansville, IN

4488 State Road 62, Boonville, IN

Highly visible Burkhardt Road frontage with over one acre of land on Evansville’s fast expanding east side. Located just 400’ north of the Virginia Street and Burkhardt Road intersection. There are adjacent parcels available for a combined total of 3.02 acres.

This property features 4,800 sqft building, 2,400 sqft of Retail/Office Space on the main level and 2,400 sqft of residential on the second floor with a combined acreage of 1.43 acres fronting State Road 62. This offering consists of two parcels with a fully finished 4,800 sqft retail/office/residential building and a 1,270 sqft house.

Property features 275 ft of highway frontage with two curb cuts and a highway accessible parking lot off State Road 62.

1.08 Acres • Evansville, IN

1.43 Acres • Boonville, IN

$240,000

$169,000

Evansville Subway Franchise

2467 Covert Avenue, Evansville, IN

Highly visible recently remodeled Subway franchise for sale near the vast expanding downtown Evansville. 100% Turn Key Business, no real estate included.

Great high visibility corner lot fronting Covert Avenue that currently is a well established used car lot. It has a 672 sqft (24'x28') shop with a 7'x12' overhead door, security system with cameras, restroom and newer central heat & air.

Franchise and Trade Fixtures • Evansville, IN

.21 Acres • Evansville, IN

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ERA First Advantage Realty | More with Miller 109 State St., Newburgh, IN | 812-598-0477 | ryan.miller@erafirst.com Ryan Miller is a member of the More with Miller Team, an ERA First Advantage Realty-affiliated team that focuses on service, cutting-edge marketing techniques, and extensive knowledge of its field. Team members have earned multiple awards from both ERA First Advantage Realty and ERA Franchise systems. Ryan brings his commercial insight to the More with Miller Team to better help any client with their real estate needs.

WHAT SERVICES OR PRODUCTS DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE? Financial analysis, market analysis, and site/ project marketing, just to name a few. We utilize ESRI data and leverage the STDB suite to advise our clients on making sound business decisions. Those tools paired with commercial exposure sites like ICREX, LoopNet/ CoStar, and CREXI allow us to get in front of local, regional, and national buyers and investors. I’m also a member of the Indiana Commercial Board of REALTORS® and an FAA-certified USAS remote pilot for aerial photography and video which, I believe, are essential for all real estate listings.

WHEN DID YOU BEGIN IN REAL ESTATE? I grew up in Newburgh, Indiana. After attending Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, I returned to the area in 2003 and went to work in the family business, real estate. I became licensed in 2012, working primarily in residential at the time. I enjoyed the financial analysis and thought there was more for me in the commercial environment.

Ryan Miller, Liz Miller, Joe Kastle, Bryant Keen, and Caroline Sexton

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST RECENT PROJECTS? Our big project is a 160-acre commercial development, called The Grove, in Bargersville, Indiana, on the I-69 corridor. We’ve been working on this project for two years now.

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Trust F.C. Tucker Commercial with ALL Your Commercial Real Estate Needs Ken Newcomb 812.204.4004

Kristin Dannheiser 812.455.0001

651 SCHRADER DR. | Evansville, IN 47712

318 MAIN ST. | Evansville, IN 47708

23,000-120,000 SF Available • For Lease: $3.50 / SF / NN

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25 NW RIVERSIDE DR. | Evansville, IN 47708

2112 S. WEINBACH AVE. | Evansville, IN 47714

18,272 SF Available • For Lease: $18.50 / SF / Gross

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F.C. Tucker Commercial 7820 Eagle Crest Blvd. | 812-473-6677 | fctuckercommercial.com Founded in 1910 under the name Huber Realty, we are part of the oldest, continuous full-service real estate company in Evansville. With seven offices and more than 170 real estate professionals, we have established ourselves as the real estate leader in Southwest Indiana. Working with F.C. Tucker Commercial gives you the advantage of having a dedicated real estate partner with not only national exposure, but also strong ties to the local community. We focus on your real estate needs so you can focus on your business.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? At F.C. Tucker Commercial, we offer a wide range of real estate services and can assist with everything from commercial/industrial sales and leasing to property management and land development. Our 100-plus years of combined experience and industry knowledge gives our clients the advantage they need to be successful in starting and growing their businesses. F.C. Tucker Commercial is powerful enough to handle your largest projects with the biggest companies, but also provides you with the local, personal touch that you deserve. Aside from commercial real estate offerings, we are also directly aligned with F.C. Tucker Emge REALTORS, which is the market leader in residential real estate. We have the leadership and knowledge to assist you in every facet of real estate.

IS NOW A GOOD TIME OR A BAD TIME FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN OUR AREA? This is a great time for continued business development in our area.

Per data from the 2020 census, the median population center point of the United States is very close to Evansville, which drives new business to our area. Despite the possibility of a slowdown in business over the past 12-18 months, we have seen just the opposite. Our brokers have worked with companies from numerous places around the country who are relocating to the Evansville area to help their business grow and expand. This has not only allowed

our local real estate market to thrive but has brought jobs and additional economic development to the area. We are excited to see more and more business development as new industries continue to view Evansville and the surrounding area as potential hubs for business in the U.S.

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Three i Design 2425 W. Indiana St. | 812-423-6800 | threeidesign.com The foundation of Three i Design’s success is built on the experience of our architects, engineers, and project managers, as well as the many industries we serve. This collective experience gives us the real-world capability and practical application needed to successfully execute projects of any complexity.

WHAT SERVICES DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE? Three i Design is a full-service architectural/engineering firm that offers surveying, architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering design as well as interior design and industrial controls, programming, and design all in-house. Our “all under one roof” business model saves our clients the time, money, and energy required to find the right consultants for each stage of their project.

WHY DID YOU START YOUR BUSINESS IN EVANSVILLE? Three i Design was founded in 1976 as Three I Engineering by three engineers who worked for a local contractor and saw a market for engineering design in the Tri-State. What started as three engineers has blossomed into a 60-person firm with a broad range of services, skills, and expertise to serve the Evansville area and beyond.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST RECENT PROJECTS? Some of our recently completed projects include the Penguins of Patagonia exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden and the Carmi Family Medicine Facility for Deaconess Health System and Ferrell Hospital in Illinois.

The Sunrise Pump Station for the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility is under construction and scheduled to be completed the summer of 2023. We are also working on several projects for our regular clients, including projects with Reckitt Benckiser, CenterPoint Energy, Toyota, Deaconess Health System, Ascension St. Vincent, Warrick County School Corporation, Celanese, Swedish Match, and Kimball International.

WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED AND OVERCOME DURING PROJECTS? Every project presents its own challenges. Weather delays, material delivery problems, construction changes, and design changes happen on most projects. What sets Three i Design apart is how we respond to these challenges. We strive to be a proactive member of the construction team and respond quickly and accurately to issues as they arise.

WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS STAND OUT? Quality design, service, and support. Three i Design offers a broad range of engineering design services including expertise in commercial, industrial, nutritional/pharma-

ceutical, health care, educational, and municipal utilitiestype projects. We offer in-house architectural/engineering design, project management, construction management, and project administrations for each of these industries.

HOW IS YOUR COMPANY MANAGED? Three i Design is an employee-owned company. We have 19 shareholders, and each specializes in one of our company’s disciplines and is heavily involved in our projects, working directly with the client.

ARE YOU OFFERING ANYTHING NEW OR UNIQUE? We are always trying to keep up with the latest technologies to provide quality services to our clients. One of the more modern technologies we offer is 3D laser scanning. Laser scanning has become prominent in our surveying and engineering projects to develop site plans, as-built surveys, and reverse engineering. We also offer aerial drone technology, utilized for developing site plans, volumetric calculations, building inspections, and construction site progress.

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PERFORMANCE | QUALITY | SAFETY

Daviess County Middle School • Owensboro, KY

The Hills • Evansville, IN

Digestive Care Center • Newburgh, IN

Danco Headquarters • New Office Building

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Danco Construction, Inc. 3201 Interstate Drive | 812-479-7000 113 E. Second St.,Owensboro, KY | 270-691-1000 | dancoconst.com

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anco Construction, Inc. is one of the area’s premier, full-service general contractors. Danco has continually grown; we are now in our 40th year of building and remodeling the Tri-State. Danco’s headquarters is based in Evansville, with an office in Owensboro, Kentucky. We provide service to customers in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.

Through our experience and attention to quality, Danco has built long lasting continuous relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Our team is made up of new faces as well as staff with long histories as part of the Danco family. We presently have some third-generation employees, allowing us to bring our customers extensive experience along with fresh, innovative ideas to move their projects to the next level.

Danco can bring a project to life, from the design phase all the way through completion, with the benefit of our in-house architecture and design services. We pride ourselves on the highest levels of performance, quality, and safety to complete a wide range of commercial projects.

DANCO PROJECTS:

Deaconess Ferrell Clinic Carmi, Illinois

Apollo High School Stadium Owensboro, Kentucky

WHAT IS A CORONIAL? A coronial is a baby that has been conceived or born during the COVID-19 pandemic. This generational label is reminiscent of Millennials, however, this young group faces a new normal. Here at Danco, seven of our office employees have recently welcomed a coronial baby into their families. We are happy to welcome this new generation into the Danco family!

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WE VALUE THE RELATIONSHIPS WE HAVE WITH OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS. WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

RENTAL & SERVICE

PARTS & HYDRAULICS

VANDCO.NET 2125 Glenview Dr., Evansville, IN » 812-437-3955 • 17 Industrial Ln., Calvert City, KY » 270-395-0337

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Vandco Equipment Services 2125 Glenview Dr. | 812-437-3955 | vandco.net Vandco Equipment Services was established in March 2009 with a focus on serving the local customer base. As a company that values the support and loyalty of local business owners, we are passionate about giving back to the community and customers that support us. We strive to be easy to do business with!

WHAT’S NEW FOR VANDCO EQUIPMENT SERVICES IN 2022?

Vandco has opened a hydraulic hose shop in the former Vandco Equipment Rental building at 2126 Glenview Drive. The equipment rental division moved to a larger building on the Evansville Vandco Campus. Vandco Equipment Services has expanded and includes more than 20,000 square feet under one roof and seven acres of lot space to better serve our customers’ needs.

Vandco saw a need to serve not only our existing repair customers in a more timely and efficient manner, but also to support our rental operations. With the constant challenges of today’s supply chain, we have aligned ourselves with Gates Hydraulics as a supplier of hose components. Vandco will custom fabricate hose assemblies to customer requirements in a wide array of industries to meet various manufacturers’ exact specifications. We have Evansville’s largest inventory of hydraulic hose components. In our constant pursuit of highly qualified, experienced, and talented personnel, Vandco has brought Kevin Pate on board to lead the growth and development of the hydraulic hose shop and to further support the parts portion of the business.

WHY BUY HYDRAULIC HOSE ASSEMBLY FROM VANDCO? The qualities of the people involved and the resources make the value of the final product. Kevin Pate has been in the heavy vehicle and heavy construction equipment business for four decades and has worked with Gates Hydraulics products for 27 years. Kevin is well versed in the industry and has a strong familiarity with the Gates system. The number one goal is customer satisfaction and, most importantly, SAFETY — meaning a highquality product coupled with precise and exact practices and ensuring every crimp is in the manufacturer’s tolerances, typically +/-.003 to +/-.010 of an inch on larger assemblies. The correct selection of hose material is also a critical piece of the process. The PC 707 and the GC 32TSI are some of the best quality crimp machines in the industry. Vandco understands the importance associated with the hydraulic hose assembly process and takes seriously the significance of the risks associated with the industry. Vandco is pleased to offer pickup and delivery as an additional service to support our area customers, as well as after-hours service for customers who have that need.

WHAT OTHER SERVICES DOES VANDCO OFFER? Our primary business unit remains equipment rental with more than 400 pieces of rental equipment, including largely aerial lifts, and light construction equipment, including associated attachments. Vandco continues to reinvest in our rental fleet in the form of upgrades and new assets. The addition of the hydraulic hose shop not only offers a service to our customers from an equipment repair and parts supplier position, but also will result in less down time for our fleet of owned equipment. Vandco continues to offer construction equipment repair both in the field and at our facility. Our qualified mechanics work on a wide variety of equipment and commercial fleet.

Vandco is also a sourcing provider for all your equipment parts and component needs. Vandco continues to offer the best-in-class service.

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Commercial Coatings 800 E. Oregon St. | 812-773-3526 | wecoatyourroof.com Commercial Coatings and Associates can make your existing roof look and work like new again! With more than 70 years of combined experience in roof coatings, you can trust our roofing pros to restore and re-coat your roof to enhance its efficiency.

Our work comes backed with a leak-free product manufacturer warranty included with all full systems we install.

HOW ARE YOU MORE COST EFFECTIVE THAN OTHER SYSTEMS? By utilizing a retrofit system, we don’t require a full roof tear off. Instead, we are able to coat over the roofing system that already is in place, whether it be metal, EPDM rubber roof, single ply roof, and more.

Our product can add structurability, make your commercial and industrial building more energy efficient, and completely waterproof.

WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM OTHER INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL ROOFERS? We are not just about the “sale of a roof.” From our sales team to our work crew, we strive to earn our clients’ trust and respect. When we put together roofing options for clients, we always have different options available for what best fits their needs and budget. We make sure all questions are answered and they feel good about their decision.

WHAT IS AN ADVANTAGE OF BEING PROACTIVE VERSUS REACTIVE WITH YOUR INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL ROOF? In order to be proactive with your roof, you should be aware of its condition. To get to know your roof better, you should examine it once a year. Walk your roof and take pictures of it, noting any damage from storms, cleaning the gutters, and removing any debris. This will not only help you be aware of what shape it is in, but also give you an idea of when you might need to make some improvements.

When you know what condition the roof is in, you can financially prepare for fixing it when the time comes. If you have any questions, our roofing professionals can help with a free roof inspection at any time.

DO YOU OFFER A WARRANTY? WHO ISSUES IT AND BACKS IT? We offer a 10-year manufacture, nonprorated warranty on all full systems.

WHAT SETS COMMERCIAL COATINGS APART FROM OTHER COMMERCIAL ROOFERS? We are MBE certified, which allows our customers to possibly qualify for extra state/government money.

Safety is one of our biggest priorities. Our whole crew is OSHA 30 certified and stays up to date on training. We strive to not only act professionally, but also look professional. Our trucks and equipment are all branded with our logo, and our guys are provided with logo apparel so when you see our crew on a worksite with our name tags and white painter pants, you’ll know who we are.

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DEACONESS CLINIC, PETERSBURG

PEOPLES BANK

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FJ REITZ HIGH SCHOOL TURF REPLACEMENT

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ARC Construction 1745 S. Kentucky Ave. | 812-426-0481 | arc-construction.com For more than 52 years, ARC has been providing quality building solutions to its clients, treating them like partners, while taking pride in quality, and turning their vision into reality. ARC, a great company with great employees, over 52 years strong…and building.

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RC has been involved in numerous projects throughout the area including in Petersburg, Indiana a design/build 7,600 square foot Deaconess Clinic; a 3,000 square foot modern design Dunkin’ Donuts in Newburgh, Indiana; a total renovation at Buedel Orthodontics, including layout, design and finishes; a total interior remodel of Chandler Public Library, including energy efficient electrical and HVAC; a total remodel of Edge AutoSports, turning this 1927 space from a kitchen equipment supplier to a car dealership; a new five court tennis facility at Bosse High School, including brick columns and ornamental fencing at the new entrance of the football stadium; turf replacement at both FJ Reitz High School and Central High School; Buff City Soap, a 3,476 square foot tenant build out with extensive casework that was completed six weeks ahead of schedule; Henderson County Airport Hangar, a repeat customer, building a 100’ x 100’ hangar to house larger jets. This building was modeled off the same hangar ARC constructed in 2011.

ARC also completed People’s Bank, a new 3,745 square foot branch bank facility and Mesker Park Zoo Penguin Exhibit with a 35,000 gallon pool system, geothermal heating and cooling, LSS wastewater recovery, rainwater harvesting and a constructed wetland for more than a dozen pairs of penguins for guests to have an up-close glimpse of the Humboldt penguin’s habitat.

Currently, ARC is working on the Bell Road Apartments including concrete work and construction management of the project; in Evansville, a design/build indoor recreational facility one of a kind to the Evansville area; Audubon Area Community Services Head Start Preschool, a 17,360 square foot space including a 1,500 cafeteria/storm shelter that can sustain winds up to 200 mph; Nix Facility, a 10,000 square foot addition designed to accommodate a new crane system that will run from one end of the building to the other. University of Evansville Wheeler Concert Hall, a complete renovation;

Mesker Park Zoo’s Penguins of Patagonia exhibit

Deaconess Midtown Hospital Fencing

Edge AutoSports

Echo Promise Home, a 27 unit facility to house the homeless and at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, a new permanent fence containing masonry brick piers and ornamental fencing with access control for a parking area.

With ARC’s quality craftsmen and experienced construction team, you can trust ARC to make the difference in building your future.

For more progress photos, go to our website at www.arc-construction.com.

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“Given that our Evansville office serves as such an important piece of our business, it is essential that our real estate provider be a trusted partner so that we can focus on our core business. In working with Jarrod (SVN) and Todd (Pinnacle) we have found the responsiveness and accountability that is necessary for the operation of our business. They are true partners.”

-LADONNE CRAIG Market President, Townsquare Media “Azzip partnered with Jarrod and Todd to help find and renovate an office space in downtown Evansville to be the Headquarters of our growing business. We have been very pleased with the quality and value Jarrod and Todd provided in making a home for our business. This included not only finding the right location to fit our budget, but also building out the space to match Azzip’s culture. I highly recommend partnering with this team on your next project.”

-BRAD NIEMEIER CEO/Founder, Azzip Pizza

“When we started the process of looking to relocate our corporate office, we knew that we wanted a new space to represent who we were and support our mission. We knew that our future space should not only serve our day-to-day operational needs but also serve our community. Working with the SVN/Pinnacle team, we were able to identify an ideal location and then build our space to match our needs for today and for the future. I would recommend this team to anyone who is looking for a developer partner for a relocation.”

-PAT CREECH Executive Director/CEO, Welborn Baptist Foundation

Todd Zimmer (Pinnacle Contractors, Inc.) and Jarrod Luigs (SVN) have teamed up on multiple projects to bring companies’ ideas to fruition.

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The Power of 3 When Standards Matter, Demand the Power of 3 Our professionals adhere to a code of excellence that ensures the work is on par with expectations. This program brings customers and owners value for their dollar by aligning priorities. Under this code, electrical professionals look out for the health of the overall project, which aligns with the objectives of customers and owners.

WHAT MAKES THE POWER OF 3 DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ELECTRICAL SERVICES?

HOW DOES THE POWER OF 3 WORK SO EFFICIENTLY?

The Power of 3 puts money and people behind what it promises. Customers and owners have the best electrical product possible.

It joins three major industry forces: the area’s electrical contractors’ association (NECA), the area’s top electrical professionals (IBEW Local 16), and the Evansville Electrical Training Center (JATC), the leading curriculum for electrical professionals. Together the organizations actively work together to bring a better product to customers and owners.

They understand customers and owners want reliability, safety, and productivity. Customers and owners benefit directly from these high standards through better service and a better outcome.

Power of 3 electrical professionals: • Can troubleshoot and solve problems quickly • Can help save on energy costs • Apply the most advanced electrical solutions and systems • Prioritize the overall outcome of the construction project • Are on time and on budget • Are drug free and emphasize safety • Are the best trained electrical talent in the industry

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Morley | Architects | Engineers | Surveyors 4800 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN | 812-464-9585 | morleycorp.com Located in Southern Indiana and Nashville, Tennessee, Morley is a full-service architecture, engineering, and surveying firm with more than 45 years experience. Whether you need just one of our services or all three, Morley’s mission is to help you build a better world in the communities we serve. We are a firm enriched by tradition, expertise, and sincere passion. Let’s break ground!

ARE YOU CURRENTLY OFFERING ANYTHING NEW OR UNIQUE? We are excited to expand into new regions and are pleased to open our first of several new regional offices in Nashville, Tennessee.

Additionally, there are many efforts to expand broadband access to underserved areas in our region. Morley has been at the forefront of bringing the local broadband initiative to fruition and is uniquely positioned to provide clients with assistance in preparing their broadband requests and/or permitting processes helps eliminate broadband construction management. stress during development. By offering multiple services under one roof, WHY CHOOSE MORLEY? we can help control project time, monitor costs, and maintain the Why not choose Morley? Our team’s understanding of local and state codes and quality of services offered.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR RECENT PROJECTS? We’ve been involved with many area projects, including B-Fit by Bob’s Gym, Midwest Equipment and Supply, and broadband expansion efforts for Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.

Architects | Engineers | Surveyors

All under one roof.

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N.M. Bunge, Inc. 5409 Hogue Road | 812-424-2704 | nmbungeinc.com N.M. Bunge has been a reliable family-owned Evansville business since Norval “Tubby” Bunge started it in 1946. Tubby passed on the business to his daughter Phyllis and her husband Jerry Schreiber. Their son Troy and his sister Tammy Evans continue to carry on the family legacy and reputation through quality craftsmanship on current construction projects.

WHAT KIND OF PROJECTS HAS N.M. BUNGE DONE IN THE AREA? Chances are you have seen the skilled work of the N.M. Bunge masons around the Evansville area, from the Fresh Thyme building and Costco warehouse to your neighbor’s rebuilt chimney.

In addition to McCutchanville Elementary School, the Romain Stadium at Harrison High School, and the Engelbrecht Carousel building at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, they also completed the masonry of the Mead Johnson Global Research and Development Building, the restoration of the Rapp Granary in New Harmony, Indiana, and the cleaning of limestone buildings at the University of Evansville, which include Olmsted Administration Hall and the Koch Center for Engineering and Science. N.M. Bunge also is at work on the Deaconess Downtown Clinic project. Without a doubt, you can see the handiwork of N.M. Bunge masons throughout the Evansville area.

Third Generation Family-Owned Business Troy Schreiber and Tammy Evans, Owners MASONRY CONTRACTOR SINCE 1946

MASONRY • TUCKPOINTING • CLEANING • CAULKING • CHIMNEY REPAIR

WHAT SERVICES DOES N.M. BUNGE PROVIDE? N.M. Bunge works on both large-scale commercial construction as well as residential masonry. Their work has many facets including brick, block, stone, restoration, caulking, cleaning, and above- and below-grade waterproofing. For a job guaranteed well done by a local, family-owned business, call N.M. Bunge.

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BKD 400 Cross Pointe Blvd. | 812-428-6500 | bkd.com BKD is a national CPA and advisory firm that can help you reach your goals. Our expertise goes well beyond the standard accounting services to include risk management, technology, wealth management, and forensic and valuation services to a wide range of industries. BKD has 41 offices across the country and is proud to be a member of Praxity®, a global alliance of firms that allows BKD to serve clients around the world.

WHAT SERVICES OR PRODUCTS DOES BKD PROVIDE? Equipped with deep industry expertise and dedication to Unmatched Client Service®, the BKD National Construction & Real Estate Group provides tax, audit, and consulting solutions to help businesses improve performance, reduce risk, lower costs, and stay compliant.

WHAT INDUSTRY EXPERTISE DOES BKD HAVE? Our team of professionals has been working hard since 1923 to help contractors improve the bottom line, increase cash flow, and maintain regulatory compliance. A robust clientele of construction companies trusts BKD to address various accounting needs and find innovative solutions in the areas of digital transformation, cybersecurity, employee stock ownership plans, wealth management, and much more.

On the real estate side, we work with thousands of real estate investors, commercial and residential developers, brokers, agencies, and property owner associations on tax planning, lease accounting, cost segregation, mergers and acquisitions, qualified opportunity zones, and much more. Whether you own a rental property, operate a real estate agency, or manage vast commercial holdings in multiple states, our team has the knowledge and experience to help you reach your goals.

WHY WORK WITH BKD? You want industry expertise delivered by someone who speaks your language and understands your issues. Someone who can help you solve problems with a formula that’s equal parts integrity, innovation, excellence, and passion. BKD understands. At BKD, we are so passionate about providing unmatched client service that we wrote a book about it!

Move Forward with Confidence When you’re looking for accounting tools that measure up, our handy, hardworking pros can help you keep flush with regulations, design a strategic technology plan, and do more with less so you can build on your success.

Everyone needs a trusted advisor.

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Premier Electric Inc. 1274 Maxwell Ave. | 812-429-1122 | premierelectricinc.net Premier Electric is a family-owned small business trusted by some of the biggest names in the area.

Keep your business in good light with electrical repairs, maintenance, retrofitting, and installations.

HOW CAN PREMIER ELECTRIC HELP AREA BUSINESSES WITH THEIR COMMERCIAL NEEDS? Whether your electrical needs are big or small, you need a company that can do it all. From industrial and commercial to residential, Premier Electric has the training and experience to keep you running on all circuits. Aside from prompt, courteous services, we also offer 24/7 emergency assistance. From installs to upgrades and repairs, the company’s wide range of clients demonstrates its abilities.

TELL US ABOUT SOME OF YOUR RECENT COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. We have performed industrial electrical work at Toyota Motor Manufacturing In-

diana in Princeton, Indiana. Several local nonprofits have utilized our electrical expertise including TriState Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Evansville. We are proud to do work in this community and often receive positive testimonials from our clients on a job well done.

HOW CAN PREMIER ELECTRIC SAVE CLIENTS TIME AND MONEY? Premier has an extensive troubleshooting group that will come in and take a look at equipment and machinery to see why an issue may be cropping up. Their professionals help businesses secure lighting retrofits to capture all potential rebates for a cost-effective lighting system.

Premier Electric only hires the best for its team. All electricians are members of the IBEW Local 16. In addition to rigorous safety training, the company enforces a strict no-tolerance drug policy.

For more information about Premier Electric, call 812-429-1122 or visit premierelectricinc.net.

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Banterra Bank Four Evansville-Area Branches | 866-226-8377 | banterra.bank Banterra Bank began in 1975 and today has more than 40 locations in six states — including four Evansville-area branches — as well as a specialty lending division that serves customers nationwide. With more than $2.5 billion in assets, Banterra is ranked in the top 10 percent of U.S. charter banks.

WHAT SERVICES OR PRODUCTS DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE? Banterra offers banking services with a strong focus on serving the commercial and small business needs of our communities.

Our business lending includes commercial loans, small business lending (including SBA), equipment financing, and agricultural lending. We combine our lending with competitive treasury management services, digital banking conveniences, and smart deposit products. We also provide private banking services, specialized health care products, and mortgage services.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR A COMMERCIAL LOAN? Banterra’s loan process is quick and convenient. You can start with making an appointment online at Banterra.bank. When you arrive to your appointment, your lender will start with questions to get to know you and your business so we can properly support your needs. Your application will be completed and a site visit at your business may be scheduled, depending on your loan needs. Often, your loan could be approved within 48 hours, closed within 72 hours. Banterra offers the lending strength of a mega-bank with the benefits of quick decisions and local direct service.

WHY WORK WITH BANTERRA? Banterra is truly a partner for growing your business. We take the time to get to know you and your business, so we can help you reach your financial goals. With Banterra’s Evansville team, you will work directly with local loan and treasury management teams with years of banking experience. We offer competitive rates, strong lending capacities, exceptional business products and quick local decisions. This combination is hard to find with area competitors. Finally, we are a regional bank that supports our communities with ongoing charity promotion, contributions and volunteer time.

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Adam Green Architect 4519 Covert Ave. | 812-401-4460 | adamgreenarchitect.com Our team at Adam Green Architect finds joy in creating buildings and environments that reflect our clients’ goals and aspirations. Our work process fosters a creative exploration of ideas to ensure a unique building design that meets our clients’ needs now and in the future.

WHAT SERVICES OR PRODUCTS DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE? We provide architecture and interior design services for residential and commercial building projects. Our portfolio includes a wide variety of building types and styles, including new construction, addition, renovation, historic preservation, and adaptive re-use projects.

We also provide services for historic building owners, who face the noble challenges that come along with “old” building ownership. Our range of historic building services includes additions and renovations, ADA improvements, roof replacements, and feasibility studies. Our clients show a dedication to historic authenticity and seek long-term solutions to building preservation.

WHY DID YOU OPEN YOUR BUSINESS IN EVANSVILLE? Because Evansville is full of opportunities. Our community is blessed with a bustling downtown, the most impressive historic residential district in the state, and incredible natural beauty. People in the Tri-State are eager to improve the buildings they live and work in and have increasingly higher expectations for their beauty, efficiency, and quality.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR RECENT PROJECTS? Some of our recent commercial projects include the renovation of Newburgh’s historic Preservation Hall, Copper House restaurant, and Arcademie cocktail bar. While most of our recent residential projects have been private, we are honored to serve as architect for the upcoming Promise Home, Echo Housing’s new apartment project that will significantly reduce chronic homelessness in our community.

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Signarama 1300 N. Royal Ave. | 812-477-7763 | signsoveramerica.com Signarama helps businesses communicate their message by designing, creating, and installing signs, vehicle graphics, and displays. Safety signs, job site signs, lobby lettering, wayfinding, and directional signs, vehicle wraps, and fleet decals are just a few of the products Signarama provides.

WHAT TYPES OF SIGNS DOES SIGNARAMA MAKE? The quick answer is all of them!

Construction companies love working with us because we can quickly produce job site signs, construction safety signs, and even customized hard hat decals. Architects and engineers often involve us in the process early to discuss the placement and quantity of ADA compliant signs.

WHY WORK WITH SIGNARAMA? The two most frequent comments in our numerous online reviews refer to our customer service and quality. We understand how important a

business’ image or message is, and we are relentless in satisfying our clients. Whether you need a simple safety sign for a facility or a complex wayfinding system for a sprawling campus, Signarama has the experience to ensure your total satisfaction.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A 3M CERTIFIED GRAPHICS INSTALLATION COMPANY? Simply put, it means our clients get the best. The 3M Certification is one of the most prestigious and selective graphics installation certifications in the industry. It means we have been trained, tested, and inspected by 3M to ensure our materials, processes,

and service all pass their stringent guidelines for wraps and graphics. It covers everything that can be wrapped including vehicles, floors, walls, and even refrigerators. This training was instrumental in successfully executing projects like wrapping more than 2,000 linear feet on the inside of the newly built University of Southern Indiana arena.

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Project Associates 333-D Plaza East Blvd. | 812-473-2424 | projectassociatesinc.com Founded in 1985 in Evansville, Project Associates is a multi-disciplined, full-service consulting engineering company providing effective and efficient design solutions to many companies in the heavy industrial, manufacturing, natural gas, and power industries.

WHAT DOES PROJECT ASSOCIATES DO DIFFERENTLY? There is more to a successful project than education and experience, which is why Project Associates’ first step is to learn your plant and your culture.

This knowledge is used to understand what is happening on your plant floor in order to help you grow and enhance production with each project.

The team at Project Associates helps clients improve worker safety and identify and put into place ways to save energy and minimize downtime.

Our engineers and programmers provide solutions that work in the control room, on the plant floor, and at the business level.

WHY CHOOSE PROJECT ASSOCIATES? With more than 86 employees offering engineering, design, and associated technical assistance around the country, the company puts its years of proven success to work by focusing on customers’ needs and identity. Project Associates works to build long-term business relationships based on mutual respect among its employees and clients rooted in a commitment to provide a standard of service that adds value to clients’ business opportunities.

After 36 years, Project Associates still provides services to its original three clients, which speaks to its track record of quality, commitment, safety, and innovation. Put the skills of Project Associates to work on your next engineering project.

FOUNDED IN EVANSVILLE IN 1985 We are a full-service engineering company focused on providing effective solutions for our clients in industry, natural gas transmission and power generation locally and across the country.

We seek long-term business relationships based on mutual respect

among our employees and clients. After 36 years, Project Associates still provides services to our original three clients.

This speaks to our track record of quality, commitment, safety and innovation.

DESIGN • EXPERIENCE • SOLUTIONS

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On The Spot Utility Resources, LLC 5035 Charlotte Ave. | 812-483-7923 | otsutilities.com

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he true unsung heroes in the world of excavation are the men and women of the underground utility locating industry. Rain or shine, day or night, extreme heat and blistering cold, these pros work tirelessly and often without recognition to ensure the safety of our community by bringing to the surface that which cannot be seen: underground utility lines.

A single hit gas line can cause an entire block to be leveled by an explosion. It’s the job of these locate technicians to provide everyone, from homeowners simply wanting to plant a garden all the way up to contractors building an entire subdivision, visual markings above the ground to indicate where those lines are located below.

Born, raised, and headquartered in Evansville, On The Spot has been on the front lines of damage prevention for well over a decade. What started as a one-family operation (and is still owned and operated by that same family) has grown to nearly 120 employees and serves more than 40 counties throughout Indiana and parts of Kentucky and Minnesota. When you contact 811, the nationwide free service for marking underground utilities before any digging takes place, it’s most likely a trained professional from On The Spot will show up within two working days to paint and flag where those utilities are in play.

From Evansville Water and Sewer to numerous other gas and electric utilities, On The Spot’s locate technicians are trusted, carefully trained, and fully equipped to show what’s below. Remember: Always contact 811 before you dig!

For the remaining 65 percent of utility lines that are privately owned and NOT located by contacting 811, On The Spot has a team solely dedicated to private utility locating at some of the most competitive rates in the industry.

FOR US, DAMAGE PREVENTION IS A SKILLED CRAFT On the Spot Utility Resources, LLC does not treat damage prevention as an assembly line process or just another job.

We equip our locators with the best locating equipment and the highest level of training. We constantly invest in quality checks to ensure our standards exceed industry standards.

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David Matthews Associates, Inc. 20 NW. Third St., Ste. 210 | 812-428-6000 | davidmatthews-assoc.com David Matthews Associates provides appraisal and counseling services in Indiana, Kentucky & Illinois. Services include appraisal of real estate for sale/purchase or mortgage financing, consultation in real estate acquisition & disposition, portfolio valuation, market analyses, value trend studies, market sector surveys, corridor studies and right of way acquisition.

ESTATE PLANNING & SETTLEMENT AND THE APPRAISAL: It is vital to know the current value of your real estate as part of the Estate Planning process. When establishing a trust or just updating your records, a current appraisal is an important tool for establishing value. David Matthews Associates can provide retrospective appraisals as well to establish the cost basis for dates far in the past.

This is necessary when settling an estate.

BUSINESS & CORPORATE ASSETS; THE APPRAISAL AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL: An appraisal answers the question, or solves the “appraisal problem” of, what is a property’s value? Knowing this is an effective tool to enhance a client’s efforts in managing corporate assets and long term planning. Whether it is a single business location or a large investment portfolio spread across the region, an important part of managing

assets is keeping current on the values involved.

A market rent appraisal provides the necessary basis for leasing real estate between related parties. Establishing the current value of the holdings allows a seamless transition when partners are brought in or retiring. An appraiser is independent of other parties involved in a transaction. The appraisal can be confidently relied upon by all parties involved and provides the assurance of an unbiased opinion of value.

Since 1980, David Matthews Associates has served the Tri-State’s real estate appraisal and consulting needs, specializing in Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Residential, and Estate/Portfolio Valuation.

David Matthews Associates welcomes our newest associate, Michael Hurley. Michael joined DMA in July 2021 as a full time trainee and research assistant, working towards completing his residential and commercial licenses.

Congratulations to C. David Matthews, MAI, S R A,,AI-GR S on receiving the 2021 Richard Nichols Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hoosier State Chapter of the Appraisal Institute!

Janice Evans, SRA AI-RRS, Luke Nordine, MAI, Vice-President, John Petkovsek, President, Sarah Land, MAI, Vice-President, Michael Hurley, Appraiser Trainee

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IMI Supply was formally known to the Evansville community as Brian’s Concrete Supplies. We look forward to growing what Brian started, and continuing to work with the Tri-State area. Our shop specializes in rebar 8032 North Road to 9 over fabrication and has State access 317-326-3101 Greenfield, IN 46140 500,000 concrete related products.

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Lillie, LLC 812-258-7641 | Visit Lillie, LLC on Facebook A SELF-STARTER WITH A VIBRANT PERSONALITY Lillie, owner of Lillie, LLC, happily hands out business cards for her painting company to nearly everyone she meets. Her business is her number one passion. When she’s not working a job, Lillie’s thinking about the perfect color palette for a client’s project. When most painters complete a job, they never see the work again. Lillie takes so much pride in her work that she returns to the job site weeks after it’s been completed to see her work with furnishings back in place.

ETHICAL PRACTICES Years ago, Lillie witnessed another paint company charge an elderly customer three times the normal rate.

When Lillie questioned the company

about the high rate, an employee responded that the customer didn’t know any better, so why not charge them more? This interaction was unacceptable to Lillie and drove her to start her own business offering customers professional work from a reputable source.

THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE Lillie, LLC has found a strong following in its five years of business.

Lillie credits this success to wordof-mouth endorsements and giving clients a positive experience. Lillie is onsite with her team walking the properties, discussing the detailed plans and preparations for a painting job, scheduling the work, and listening to the smallest details that a client is communicating to ensure the work is done just right.

A COMMUNITY PARTNER Whether Lillie and her team are completing commercial painting projects in offices, storefronts, hotels, or a historic home renovation, Lillie sees the work as a reflection of herself and the community she loves. The team members truly enjoy their work and feel the rewards of beautifying Evansville one project at a time. Lillie, LLC was recently given free reign of color selections at Ireland Home Based Services, a local child care agency. Lillie took her time selecting colors kids would respond to – the brightest of purple, green, orange, and yellow — and she offered her work at a reduced rate to support an organization close to her heart.

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“Lillie is the most passionate woman I have ever met. She puts so much time and detail into her work. She not only loves what she does, she puts her heart and soul into the restoration of these beautiful historic homes. Lillie, LLC and crew are a unique, dedicated and family oriented business that thrive on bringing the beauty back into the Evansville, Indiana Community.”

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BUSINESS LIFE

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC AND FULL TUITION GRANT NOV. 15, 2021, HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Erin Lewis, Jill Griffin, Tiffany Sanchez, Cindy Crowe, and Rob Shelby

VPS ARCHITECTURE ART DONATION TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OCT. 21, 2021, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA Amanda Redenbaugh, Andrea Herschelman, and Andrew Backes

TEAM MCCLINTOCK CHECK PRESENTATION OCT. 27, 2021, IT TAKES A VILLAGE NO-KILL RESCUE Cherona Hajewski, Carol McClintock, Libby Pittman, Tangila Ashby, and Cindy Howard

YOUTH FIRST 2021 BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS NOV. 2, 2021, FRIEDMAN PARK EVENT CENTER, NEWBURGH, INDIANA Parri O. Black, Dennis Lamey, John Dunn, Gail Dunn, and Dr. William Wooten

EVANSVILLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP 2022 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW O’Brien, Jim Tomes, Ryan Hatfield, and Matt Hostettler

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Hafer has added five new members to its team: Kyle Ozier, Ally Green, Olivia Ingle, Debbie Linberg, and Dana W. Farmer.

Hired as a mechanical KYLE OZIER engineer, Ozier has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

ALLY GREEN Green and Ingle both join the marketing team as marketing coordinators. Green earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University in DANA W. FARMER Bloomington, Indiana, while Ingle graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Linberg joins Hafer as the DEBBIE LINBERG company’s first human resources director. She studied accounting and human resources at the University of Southern Indiana and has more than 25 years of experience in OLIVIA INGLE the industry. Farmer is the new company controller and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from USI. Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Foundation has announced Rob

Henson has been named the new director of foundation development and ROB HENSON will begin Feb. 21.

Henson has been a client advisor at Old National Bank since 2016 and has served on the bank’s philanthropy services team, managing endowments and provided fundraising counsel to clients across Old National’s footprint. He also helped raise

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s the Tri-State prepared to welcome a new year, Alexis Berggren, an Evansville resident and general manager of the Old National Events Plaza, was readying herself for a new gig: president and CEO of the Evansville-Vanderburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Also known as Visit Evansville, the CVB has faced a difficult two years since the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold of the Tri-State in March 2020. That year alone, event and hotel booking cancellations in Vanderburgh County equaled a loss of $32.8 million. With managerial experience in larger and smaller markets and having had a directorial hand in the CVB’s 10-year Master Tourism Plan, Berggren says she is

initial funds for the Indiana University Medical School campus in Downtown Evansville and led Ivy Tech Community College’s most successful regional campaign. Henson is a certified fundraising executive and has a bachelor’s degree in religion and religious studies from the University of Evansville and a master’s degree in theological studies from St. Meinrad School of Theology.

University of Southern Indiana has named

three new employees to its campus.

As the new Title IX Coordinator and Affirmative Action CHELSEA KEATON Officer, Chelsea Keaton is responsible for upholding federal gender-equity law as the primary point of contact for reporting, investigation, and adjudication of complaints of sexual assault. Keaton previously served as associate director of the Office of Institutional Equity at Purdue University. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Indiana

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prepared to lead Evansville’s tourism and events back into the green.

“I will commit my skills, experience, and abilities to continue to grow this region for our population, our clients, and for my family,” she says.

“Continued tourism industry growth improves not only the visitor’s experience but enhances the quality of life for all our region’s residents.”

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University Purdue University Indianapolis and a master’s degree in management from Indiana University East. Associate professor of nursing Constance Swenty is the interim dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. Succeeding Ann White, Swenty previously served as the assistant dean of nursing for the college and has been a USI faculty member since 2006. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, a master’s degree in nursing from Clarkson College in Omaha, Nebraska, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from USI. Sarah Will has been named the interim executive director of human resources.

She was previously the department’s associate director and joined USI in 2010.

She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from USI.

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana has named Lauren Dimmitt, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl in Evansville and Bloomington, to its 2022 board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Dimmitt holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville and a Juris

Doctorate from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and specializes in personal injury defense, insurance coverage, and medical malpractice defense.

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new employees across various departments.

Danielle Artis, who holds a bachelor’s degree in history and DANIELLE ARTIS a master’s degree in liberal studies from USI, is now a student services professional. Accounts receivable clerk MacKenzie Baber holds an associate MACKENZIE BABER degree and technical certificate in business administration and a certificate in human resources management from Ivy Tech.

With a bachelor’s degree in psycholALEXANDRA HOFFMAN ogy from Indiana State University, Alexandra Hoffman is the college connection coach for Gibson County.

Sylvia Labitzke, who received a bachelor’s AUDREY STUTSMAN degree in education from the University of Evansville and a master’s degree in education from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, is the student records coordinator.

Audrey Stutsman is now the academic advising center assistant and holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

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executive director, Zach Garcia who will succeed Robin Johnston-Deem.

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COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund of the Greater Evansville Region has awarded a total of $1

million to six area organizations in its final funding grants. The Community Foundation Alliance was awarded $165,000 to expand the PATHS program. For Evansville received $185,000 to go toward establishing a shared regional database for regional nonprofits.

Ronald McDonald House Charities was given $145,000 to launch and operate mobile care clinic program. The Southwest Indiana Chamber Foundation will use its $240,000 grant to build a talent pipeline and expand quality of place assets. The University of Evansville was awarded $90,000 to create the Springboard summer day program for under-resourced high school students before graduation. YMCA of Southwestern Indiana received $175,000 to establish a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving grade-level reading by third grade.

Bridgestone Retail Operations donated a passenger van to the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville on Nov. 22, 2021. Part of the Bridgestone “Driving Great Futures” initiative, the donated van will provide the club’s youths with safe and reliable transportation to and from their clubhouses and other activities.

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n Dec. 14, 2021, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced $500 million from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative would be distributed to regions across the state. The Southwest Indiana district, which Evansville anchors, will receive $50 million of the total funds, comparable to the metro areas around Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Louisville, Kentucky.

READI was launched in May 2021 to help fund strategic investments in Indiana cities. Since then, the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership and Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority have worked with local organizations, government officials, and public input to create and submit the region’s READI plan with proposed projects to grow the population and quality of life.

Broadway in New York City. A UE faculty member since 2018, McClain holds a bachelor’s degree from UE and a master’s degree in acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York City.

She is also a member of the Actors Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.

Ivy Tech Community College has honored

Amelia McClain has been awarded the 2021 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training in Acting from the University Resident Theatre Association. McClain is an assistant professor of theater at the University of Evansville and was on leave from UE from November 2021 to January 2022 as a member of Aaron Sorkin’s production of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Shubert Theatre on

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2016 hospitality administration graduate DeAndre Wilson with the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor given to Ivy Tech alumni.

DEANDRE WILSON Wilson is one of only 19 individuals across the state to receive the award in 2021. Nominated for his work as an entrepreneur, culinary curator, and community advocate, Wilson is the founder of the shared commercial kitchen Bedford Collab and the Keep Rolling Campaign for cancer awareness and research.

“The Evansville region has a transformational vision to become the talent and economic region of choice in the Midwest,” says E-REP CEO Tara Barney.

More than 50 proposed projects across Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties are on the region’s list to consider for the allotted $50 million, but the process isn’t complete. E-REP and SWIRDA must now secure additional funding, local approval, and resources to turn these visions into reality.

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City of Evansville Endowment Fund has announced a total of $512,271 were

awarded to 25 local organizations in its June-December 2021 grant cycle.

Funds were awarded for capital improvement projects, and 60 percent of the funds were required to be distributed to organizations serving the fourth and sixth wards of Evansville. Recipients include the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, United Methodist Youth Home, Evansville Association for the Blind, Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Community One, Habitat for Humanity, Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville, SWIRCA & More, WNIN, United Caring Services, Lampion Center, Arc of Evansville, Uncharted International, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, Friends of Woodmere Dog Park, Memorial Community Development Corporation, The Potter’s Wheel, Embrace Church, Tri-State Food Bank, Reitz Home

Preservation Society, Carver Community Organization, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, Patchwork Central, and Franklin Street Events Association.

Evansville Police Department has raised

more than $5,000 for the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Deaconess Foundation and Women’s Hospital, and American Cancer Society. The fundraiser, held in September and October 2021, enlisted officers to sell custom gold patches and pink EPD patches, as well as “Cops for a Cure” T-shirts with the help of Lawman Tactical and Siegel’s Uniforms. EPD will continue collecting money for future donations by selling patches and shirts in the EPD Records lobby in the Evansville Civic Center Complex.

Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville has received a $34.2 million

gift from Evansville natives William C. and Mary R. (O’Daniel) Stone to establish the Mary O’Daniel Stone and Bill Stone Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. One of the largest gifts in IU School of Medicine history, the funds will help the center improve the standard care of people with bipolar disorder and increase access to psychiatric care for children and youth in southwestern Indiana.

EVSC Foundation has announced Central High School basketball coach John Wessel will be honored for his 35-year career. A campaign by the foundation and the CHS community is raising $50,000 to name the school’s basketball court after Wessel. Additional funds will go toward supporting ceramics, music classes, and weight room equipment, auditorium stage updates, and supplies for family and consumer science courses. Gifts to honor Wessel can be mailed to the foundation at 951 Walnut St. or made online at evscfoundation.org/give-today/.

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Western Kentucky tornado relief efforts. Its 500 team members were also offered paid leave in order to volunteer with designated organization in Mayfield and Dawson Springs, Kentucky. Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, a fund established by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund, set up by the Kentucky Bankers Association, each received $20,000 from Banterra. Employee volunteers and $5,000 also were each sent to support West Side Nut Club and Mercy Chefs relief efforts.

Vanderburgh Public Library Collections & Technical Services manager Lesa Holstine is the Mystery Writers of America 2022 Raven Award recipient. The highest honor an individual in the mystery writing field can receive, the Raven Award was given to Holstine for vast industry experiences. She has worked in public libraries for nearly 50 years, and at EVPL for nine. She reviews books via the blogs “Lesa’s Book Critiques” and “the Poisoned Pen Bookstore.” Holstine was also the 2011 Arizona Library Association Outstanding Library Service Award recipient, the David S. Thompson Special Service Memorial Award recipient, and Library Journal’s 2018 Reviewer of the Year.

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Jiffy Lube has expanded with a new state-ofthe-art location owned and operated by Jiffy Lube franchisee Stonebriar Auto Services.

Opened on Dec. 16, 2021, the location at 1222 Cross Pointe Place offers automotive services including tires, brakes, battery service, alignments, and oil changes and is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

USI has announced the expansion of its

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Four financial advisors have formed a new partnership within Baird Private Wealth Management. The Wathen, Lobel, Miller, Schutlz Group will see Robert Wathen II and Scott Lobel as senior vice president and financial advisors, Eric Miller as vice president and a financial advisor, and Kim Schultz as a financial advisor. With more than 100 years of combined experience, the team also includes senior client specialists Jill Pate and Mary Decamps.

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John Lamb EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in finance from Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky; master’s degree in business administration from the University of Evansville; graduate of the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking RESUME: Assistant Loan Officer, Southern Indiana Bank and Trust Company, 1983-1984; Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, Old National Bank, 1984-2004; Senior Regional President, Bank of Evansville, 2004-2011; Senior Regional President of the Southwest, German American Bank, 2011-present HOMETOWN: Sturgis, Kentucky FAMILY: Wife, Julie; daughter, Emily (28)

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any things have contributed to John Lamb’s success in banking, but if you ask him, it’s his strong connection to the community that has solidified his nearly 40 years in the industry.

“We feel like we’re only successful if the communities we serve are successful,” says Lamb, president of German American Bank’s southwest division, which encompasses Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, Spencer, and Perry counties in Indiana, and Henderson and Daviess counties in Kentucky.

Lamb translates that commitment by serving on the Board of Directors for the Deaconess Foundation, Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, and Evansville Industrial Foundation. He is also the treasurer of the Evansville Country Club and will chair the United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s 2022 campaign. An expert in finance and fundraising, he has also been involved with capital campaigns for the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana’s Camp Carson, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley, and United Way.

WHAT HAS HELPED YOU MAINTAIN SUCH A LONG CAREER IN THIS REGION? I think it’s having the ability to analyze financial situations of businesses. That’s been my background: I’ve predominantly in my career been on the commercial

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side of banking and working in the commercial lending area. With that, there’s a lot of analysis and research that’s done on our customers. So having a strong financial background is pretty critical. The other thing that is important is having people skills, because you’re dealing with a variety of different individuals, whether it be employees, customers of the bank, business owners, or people in the community.

It’s one of the things that attracted me to banking. The fabric of our company is being a big part in the community and being involved in supporting our employees and community organizations.

HOW HAS BANKING EVOLVED SINCE YOU STARTED WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY IN 1983?

Certainly, one of the biggest changes is how fast technology has accelerated and changed everything from communication to the technology that we use every day.

Not too long ago, you had to physically go to a bank to conduct all your transactions.

Now you can do pretty much everything from a mobile device. The plus side is it’s more efficient, but the downside is it’s harder to build relationships without that face-to-face interaction. However, we do recognize that our clients want this channel available to them and have no problem offering it to them.

WHAT TYPE OF MENTORING DO YOU PERFORM WITHIN THE BANKING INDUSTRY? We have some internal mentoring programs here at the bank. It’s really just about being a sounding board for (employees). You’re working through their career and their position, and you’re there to offer advice and counsel to them.

HOW DO CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS HELP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS? There are a lot of organizations that are providing needed services in our community, and with that, they have to have access to funding to be able to provide those services. As those organizations are growing and evolving, they need access to capital to expand their office space or buy extra equipment. It’s pretty common for organizations to run capital campaigns to raise the funds for those types of activities.

One of the campaigns that I chaired was for the YMCA’s Camp Carson. The camp has been there since the 1940s, and it provides tremendous services for youth. The cabins they had for the camp dated back to the original camp, so one of the major uses of the funds from that campaign was to build new cabins for the kids to stay in.

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