SWIN Chamber July 2019 Newsletter by Southwest Indiana Chamber

SWIN newsletter

ON THE MOVE...

JULY 2019

PRESIDENT & CEO LETTER MEMBER MILESTONES NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS UPCOMING EVENTS NEWSMAKERS

evansville region

YP CONFERENCE | YPA ENGAGE TOMORROW'S LEADERS #TogetherWeThrive

evansville region

July New Member Profile:

THE

LIFESTYLE HEALTH

CHAMBER ASSOCIATION PROGRAM

The Southwest Indiana Chamber is pleased to introduce Lifestyle Health Plans as a unique health benefits program designed for Chamber members to address the underlying causes of the rise in healthcare costs - employee health behaviors. This program is made available through a partnership with NFP. WHAT MAKES LIFESTYLE HEALTH DIFFERENT? • Level-funded major medical plan designs • Underwritten by “A” rated carriers • Member savings averaging 5-15% in most cases • Integrated wellness incentives and cash-rewards • Up to a $500 deductible credit available to all wellness participants • Integrated concierge telemedicine, outpatient lab and diabetic supply benefits WHAT IS LEVEL FUNDED? Level-funded plans are essentially pre-packaged self-insured health plans, with low attachment stop-loss coverage. For many groups, level-funded plans reduce healthcare spend significantly versus a fully insured ACA small group plan. And because of their structure, levelfunded plans do not have the volatility in monthly cash flows, associated with self-insured plans, that can cripple a small business. HERE’S HOW A LEVEL-FUNDED PLAN WORKS: Level-funded plans are underwritten, health applications are required. For larger groups applications can be avoided if two years of claims history can be provided.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Helping our members thrive! #TogetherWeThrive

JESSICA ELLIOTT 812.422.4000 jessica.elliott@nfp.com

President & CEO Letter

New Member Profile

Lean in on young talent

ast month we had reason to celebrate. I shared this with many: ". . . 2,000+ newly credentialed young adults are our newest community asset. We've been investing in them — as a community, as a family and as a state — since they were newborns. That's a lot of investment! Now that we’ve got them... what do we do with them? More than 2000 high school graduates, many with A message from career and college plans, some with an eye TARA BARNEY on the military, all with hope and energy President & CEO to “commence,” to begin their next steps in life. Are those next steps here with us, or are they elsewhere? They have choices. So do we. We can nod congratulations and go on with our day, or we can show some collective pride in our accomplishment. Their success is this community’s success. We’ve had a hand; they’ve done the work and earned their degree; we’ve nurtured, supported, coached and encouraged along the way. Let’s make sure our most valued community asset, the High School Graduating Class of 2019, knows that Southwest Indiana is proud of their accomplishments and that we look forward to them joining us in growing the future we all want!" Add the thousands of credentialed graduates of our region’s colleges and universities, and we can agree that we have a rich pool of talent that we either watch leave or invite to stay in our community. Greater Evansville and Southwest Indiana need to grow. In particular, we need this young adult population. Why? They inject energy, new thinking and long career horizons into our local economy. They can contribute to filling our critical employment shortage, start families and strengthen our community. This opportunity is all of ours. Every one of us. Are we going to hire them, mentor them, listen to them? Or let them migrate to the 10 biggest US cities and hope some find their way back — eventually. Let’s play to our strengths: our region stacks up well against our peers in the percentage of young adults already living and working here. That matters; we know that young adults attract more young adults. And we have a very competitive cost of living. What can each of us do to lean in to this young talent pool? Congratulate their success and offer a hand as they make choices that matter for all. Together we can and will thrive!

Let's welcome Wild Bird Center of Evansville as a new member to the Southwest Indiana Chamber. Wild Bird Center is located at 3521 N. Green River Rd. and can be reached at (812) 303-3400 or online at www.wildbird.com/ evansville/. Owners Darvin & Becky Wil and Greg & Mary Miller have always been avid bird enthusiasts and are pleased to be able to provide top-of-the-line, quality products as well as expert advice and personal service to their Wild Bird Center customers. Read on to learn more about Wild Bird Center! Tell us about Wild Bird Center of Evansville and the services you offer. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, long-lasting products that make backyard bird feeding an enjoyable and relaxing hobby for our customers in the Evansville and surrounding communities. We provide expert advice and products that perform – and we stand behind what we sell. Our customers are treated as friends, sharing a common interest and passion for nature. We offer a wide variety of backyard bird feeding products, including houses, feeders, seed, suet and seed cylinders. In addition to these items, we also offer bird baths, hummingbird feeders and accessories, wind chimes, “Down Under” flower pots, bird books, Charlie Harper artwork paper products and more. We also have several customer loyalty programs to enhance your shopping experience. What inspired you to invest your time and resources in this business? Both couples who own and operate the business are backyard bird watching and nature enthusiasts. Additionally, we had all talked in the past about going into business for ourselves. Quite simply, all of the pieces aligned for us about a year ago to pursue this venture and make it happen. What career advice would you give the younger generation interested in this type of work? We learned so much about small business and retail sales in a short amount of time. Our advice would be to do your homework. Research, talk to people, engage friends and family who can share expertise. But above all else, be sure that you are passionate about what you are pursuing and have fun doing it. In your opinion, what are three ingredients for success? This is so simple, but so very true – be nice to people and treat everyone with respect. Be passionate about your business, strive to make a difference and have fun. New Member Profile, continued

MILESTONES

KOBERSTEIN COMPANIES Koberstein Companies celebrated a grand opening at 12600 Warrick County Line Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Koberstein Contracting, Inc. focuses on civil construction projects. Koberstein Rental & Sales, Inc. has a wide range of construction, commercial, industrial and homeowner rental equipment. Contact them at (812) 215-7369 or online at www.kobersteins.com.

Today’s young professionals are

INDIANA TECH Indiana Tech celebrated the release of graduate certificate programs at 900 Tutor Lane in Evansville with a ribboncutting. Indiana Tech offers this certificate in areas of Project Management, Health Care Administration, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing. Contact them at (812) 480-5832 or www.indianatech.edu/.

EVANSVILLE OTTERS BASEBALL Evansville Otters Baseball celebrated a 25year anniversary at Bosse Field with a ribboncutting. The Evansville Otters are honored to be the oldest team in the Frontier League. The community is invited to join them in their celebration all season long! Contact them at (812) 435-8686 or online at www.evansvilleotters.com.

TOMORROW’S LEADERS

he talent pool of 20- and 30-something business professionals in the region has grown over the past several years, and many have benefited from initiatives started by the Young Professionals Alliance of the Southwest Indiana Chamber. The only qualifications to be a member of YPA is to be under 40 and work for a business that is a Chamber member. “I’ve always thought of YPA as a hub for young professionals,” said Nate Hahn, executive director at Evansville Regional Airport who has had a longtime affiliation with the organization. “It is the go-to place for young people in Evansville who want to grow friendships, grow their knowledge, grow their business network and just develop themselves and their professional career.” Hahn, who joined the organization shortly after moving to Evansville in 2011, said YPA also opens up many avenues for members to learn more about the city and how to be better community partners. “Over the last several years of my involvement there was more of a focus on collaboration among members, access to business executives and variety of meeting topics,” he said. One of the best ways for members to network, however, is at the annual YP Conference.

YP CONFERENCE

This year’s YP Conference will be held Friday, Aug. 2, at Ridgway Center on the University of Evansville campus. Keynote speaker is John Henry, one of Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” who is also listed on Ebony magazine’s Power 100. The goal of the conference is to provide professional and personal development, along with presenting an amazing opportunity to network with a variety of local executives at the CEO luncheon. “Last year was our first year for the conference, and we had such a great turnout and positive feedback, we’re hoping to invest in this long-term,” said Josey Roth, chair of the YPA Steering

MILESTONES

RE-BATH Re-Bath celebrated a grand opening at 1280 E. Morgan Ave. in Evansville with a ribboncutting. Re-Bath is the Nation's most trusted bathroom remodeler. Contact them at (402) 593-1123 or online at www.rebath.com.

Participants in the YPA Engage program kicked off the summer internship program by attending the YPA event Shaping Evansville - 3 Mayors Perspective on the History of Evansville on May 16, 2019.

Committee and the director of strategic planning and organizational development at Evansville Christian Life Center. “I knew several young professionals at last year’s conference who made a connection with someone that led to a new job opportunity. That is the type of connection we want these young professionals to have access to.” The YP Conference is partnered by YPA, Multicultural Professionals Network, Young Leaders United and Rotaract of Evansville. Roth said another goal of the conference is for attendees to feel like they received personal and professional development and learn something new that they could apply in their workplace or in making a big career decision. “If the community gives young professionals the opportunity to invest in both themselves and their career, they are twice as likely to want to stick around here, which then leads to an increase in talent retention for companies,” Roth said. “Talent retention drives the long-term success of a business, and the long-term success of business drives long-term sustainability for a city. Therefore, we believe initiatives like this are a win for everyone.”

YPA ENGAGE

Another initiative created by the YPA is YPA Engage. The recently formed program connects local interns from Chamber businesses to activities and networking opportunities in the Region. “YPA members serve in a mentor role and help connect and engage interns with each other and the region,” Roth said. She added that the Chamber connects with representatives who are in charge of interns within their company to recruit interns into the program. “I think it is a great idea and I hope more community members and companies support both YPA Engage and the YP Conference,” Hahn said. “We talk a lot about making sure YPs are happy in Evansville and want to live here, work here, play here and grow our community.”

PROREHAB POSEYVILLE ProRehab celebrated a grand opening at 7 W. Main St. in Poseyville with a ribboncutting. ProRehab is very excited to be in the community offering physical and occupational therapy, as well as providing athletic training for North Posey High School. Contact them at (812) 664-1247 or online at www.prorehab-pc.com.

'TOMORROW’S LEADERS'

One of YPA’s taglines is “Today’s young professionals are tomorrow’s leaders,” and Hahn said the group’s main focus of seeking out and bringing in talented 20- and 30-year-olds to Southwest Indiana is even more important in today’s competitive business circles. “It takes all of us to realize young professionals are a hot commodity in the current business market,” Hahn said. “If we want to attract new and retain current top-tier talent, then we need to start investing time, money and energy in those YPs who are coming here as interns, at their first jobs or after their first promotions to help them connect with one another, the business world and our community. “Because once you fall in love with our community, you won’t want to leave.”

EMBRY ENTERPRISES Embry Enterprises celebrated a name change at 900 Maxwell Ave. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Embry Enterprises is now Embry Automation and Controls! Contact them at (812) 475-8909 or online at www.embryenterprises.com.

MILESTONES

MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden celebrated a grand opening for the Budgie Walkabout at 1545 Mesker Park Drive in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s mission is to foster the preservation of the Earth’s diverse species and living systems. Contact them at (812) 435-0802 or online at www.meskerparkzoo.com.

NEW MEMBERS MAY AFLAC - TY SIMPSON 101 Plaza E. Blvd., Ste. 317 Evansville, IN 47715 Ty Simpson 812-591-7265 ty_simpson@us.aflac.com

EDWARD JONES - THEO WILLIAMSON 227 A 3rd St., Henderson, KY 42420 Theo Williamson 270-826-0553 theo.williamson@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com INDIANA SPINE & PAIN Julie Williams 812-437-7246 julie.williams@ispihealth.com www.ispihealth.com EVANSVILLE 4411 Washington Ave., Ste. 100 Evansville, IN 47714 ROCKPORT 107 N. 2nd St., Rockport, IN 47635 VINCENNES 1600 Willow St., Plaza, Vincennes, IN 47591 JASPER 3559 Newton St., Jasper, IN 47546 L&M RENOVATIONS Cody Mulholland 419-905-8435 lmrenovationllc@gmail.com LEXWORKS Lexie Fankhouser 770-598-1824 lexiefankhouser@gmail.com

YOUNG LEADERS UNITED Young Leaders United celebrated the installation of their second born learning trail at Mickey's Kingdom in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. The Born Learning Trail is a series of 10 interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for young children and their families. Contact them at (812) 421-7478 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YLUSWI.

MARY SCOTT’S 518 Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631 Alisha Dennis 812-270-5030 maryscottskitchen@yahoo.com www.maryscottskitchen.com MITCHELL TRANSMISSION 10672 W. State Rd. 662, Newburgh, IN 47630 Jerry Hall 812-853-3286 firecrackerperformance@hotmail.com www.mitchelltransmission.com NEW HORIZONS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS 1033 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ste., A Evansville, IN 47710 Amy Bouchie 812-618-9050 ab@newhorizonsfc.net www.nhfcplanyourfuture.com

TRI-STATE ATHLETIC CLUB Tri-State Athletic Club celebrated their new pickleball courts and summer programming at 555 Tennis Lane in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Since 1971 Tri-State Athletic Club has been the premier athletic club in the area. Contact them at (812) 479-3111 or online at www.tristateathleticclub.com

NUSPACE MOVING Adam Chester 812-266-9296 sales@nuspacemoving.com www.nuspacemoving.com SAFETY MEDIC 2646 N. Burkhardt Rd., Evansville, IN 47715 Amanda Myracle 812-464-5433 amyracle@safetymedic.net www.safetymedic.net

SIGMA EQUIPMENT 3001 Maxx Rd., Evansville, IN 47711 Rob Palmer 812-303-8383 rpalmer@sigmaequipment.com www.sigmaequipment.com THE RATHBONE APARTMENTS 1320 SE 2nd St., Evansville, IN 47713 Shannon Huffer 812-213-0142 info@therathbone.net www.therathbone.net THE WINE DOWN 8666 Ruffian Lane, Newburgh, IN 47630 John Colbert 812-490-0066 john@twdnewburgh.com

MEMBER RENEWALS MAY

• AAA • Acceptance Capital Mortgage Company • Adam J Green Architect • Advantix Development Corporation • American Electric Power - Rockport • American RV Center • Andrews Auto Sales, Inc. • Aurora, Inc • Azteca Milling, LP • Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd • BLS Entertainment, Inc. (dba WEOA Radio) • Brizius & Embry, Optometry • Buehler Foods • C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. • Canteen Service Company • Car-X Auto Tire & Auto • Charles Ford Home • Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. • Concept Sound & Light, Inc. • Connections Deaf Centers • DANCO • Diversified Instrument Services, Inc. • Don's Claytons DCI Fine DryCleaning • Double Eagle Insurance • DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville • Eastland Mall • Elite Environmental & Safety Services, Inc. • Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. • Evansville Country Club • Evansville Kia • Evansville Surgical Associates • Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union • Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation • Evansville Winsupply Co. • Felts Lock & Alarm Co., INC • Foxx Pools of Evansville • Gerling Law Offices • German American Bank • Heads Construction, Inc • Heritage Petroleum, LLC • InfoServ, Inc. • Jackson Kelly PLLC • Koch Enterprises • Mann Enterprises LLC (DBA McDonalds) • Mash Networks • Mater Dei High School • Mattingly Charities • Medic On-Site Services, LLC

• Meisler Trailer Rentals • MH Equipment • Midwest Systems & Services, Inc. • Monarch Beverage Company, Inc. • OneMain Financial • ORG Chem Group, LLC • Oswald Marketing • Purdue Extension Vanderburgh County • Regional Title Services, LLC • Rick Watkins Financial Services • Riverton Truckers • Ruoff Home Mortgage • Schutte Lithography, Inc.

• Separation by Design • Silver Birch of Evansville • Smart Retirement Solutions • Stone Family Center for Health Sciences • Superior Van & Mobility • Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Affiliate • The Rug Merchant • United Capital Evansville • United Caring Services • University of Southern Indiana Foundation • VenuWorks • Vowells & Schaaf, LLP • Western Rib-Eye & Ribs

New Member Profile, continued Use your knowledge to help educate your customers. What has been one of your toughest challenges? None of us really had any small business retail experience when we started down this path. We worried a lot about whether or not we were doing the right things; checking all the boxes. We questioned ourselves every day about the decisions we were making. Fortunately, we are all quick learners! Why is the Evansville region a great place to operate a business? This area is home to all of us. We very much support the “Buy Local” and “e is for everyone” themes. We all love this area and the people here. We truly think there is a large market in our community for what we offer – and we are ready to help educate and provide the tools needed to enhance the backyard birding experience. What do you like most about the community in which you live? There is a small town feel here, but yet the town is not so small. We have invested a fair amount of capital in marketing to get our business name out there. But what we have learned is that our best advertising is “word of mouth” in the community. It is also amazing to consider how many great people we have met and the connections made in the short amount of time we have been open. SWIN Chamber has certainly been a huge part of that. We would wholeheartedly recommend Chamber membership to any area business owners like ourselves! Is there anything else you would like to share? We are truly passionate about our business venture and very much want to pass along our enthusiasm to our customers. Whether you know nothing at all about the birds in your yard or are a lifetime birding expert, we believe we have something to offer from one end of the hobby scale to the other. Thank you, Wild Bird Centers of Evansville, for taking time to share with us!

! W Y NEOSS INE Z GL GA A M

ADVERTISE IN THE 2019 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY! PUBLISHES: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

MILESTONES

DIAMOND VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union celebrated a grand opening at 3710 Lynch Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Dubbed the Oak Hill Lynch Road Branch, it is conveniently located directly west of the CVS on Oak Hill Road in Northeast Evansville and is easily accessible for neighbors in Northern Evansville and Northern Vanderburgh County. Contact them at (812) 213-0142 or at www.diamondvalleyfcu.org.

RABEN TIRE CO., LLC Raben Tire Co., LLC celebrated an expansion at 1100 S. Green River Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Raben Tire operates over 30 tire and service locations, multiple retread production plants, a specialty tire house and wholesale distribution centers. Contact them at (812) 465-5565 or at online www.rabentire.com.

• SUPPORT the “Keep It Local” campaign designed to raise awareness surrounding support of LOCAL businesses and Chamber Members in particular.

• REACH the largest audience possible with your advertising message. A total distribution of approx. 20,000 copies.

• HIGHLIGHT your business

with an Expanded Directory Listing Sponsorship which includes your logo.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Tina Fuhrer 812.598.8505; tfuhrer@swinchamber.com

PARRISH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. Parrish Consulting Services, Inc. celebrated a 25-year anniversary at 113 S. Main St. in Owensville with a ribbon-cutting. Parrish Consulting Services, Inc. (PCS), is an Information Technology and ManagedService Provider focused on customer service and backed by over 35 years of experience. Contact them at (812) 724-3334 or at online www.parrishconsulting.org.

SWIN CHAMBER

PRESENTED BY:

NEWSMAKERS MESKER PARK ZOO AND BOTANIC GARDEN

BILL SCHIRMER

Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union President and CEO Bill Schirmer was named 2019 CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). NAFCU, an industry association representing the nation’s 5,572 federally chartered credit unions, chose Schirmer based on his success in fulfilling the credit union mission of serving members’ financial needs. Year-to-date, the credit union is on pace to return more than $4.5 million through checking account benefits in 2019. On July 1, Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union further increased the rate of its high-interest Vertical Checking account from 3.00% APY to 3.30% APY. A Michigan native who now resides in Newburgh with his wife and five children, Schirmer serves on various community boards, including Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Junior Achievement of Southwest Indiana, and on the University of Southern Indiana Board of Advisors. He also recently served on the boards for the EVSC Foundation and the HANGERS School Resource Clothing Bank. Schirmer was the 2018 Indiana Credit Union League Professional of the Year, and he was recently named to a three-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council.

LORA PETITT

Holly’s House, an Evansville child and adult victim advocacy center, named Lora Lynette Petitt as its new Development Director. A community advocate, Petitt’s board affiliations have included ARK Child Care Crisis Center, McCutchanville Community Church, Upward Northside Basketball, and North Youth Football League. She has volunteered for years in Scott Elementary school both in the classroom and on the PTA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Journalism from the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Holly’s House is a non-residential victims advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Indiana. The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence.

SUSANNAH JACKSON

Susannah Jackson is serving an internship with the EVSC Foundation. She is a Reitz High School graduate and will earn her degree from the University of Southern Indiana in December. She is studying public relations and has worked with USI special events and is involved with Alpha Sigma Tau.

MISTY MINAR

DANNY SCHEMBRE

Misty Minar was promoted to Botanical Curator at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden. Minar has been with the zoo 24 years, and has helped develop the zoo’s botanical collection, coordinated volunteer projects, and been heavily involved in horticulture education with various zoo programs. Previously Minar served as the zoo’s horticulture-focused grounds maintenance employee. With her new role, Minar is now responsible for overseeing the zoo’s botanical curation, development, and implementation throughout the facility. Minar has been directly involved with Great Rivers Chapter Holly Society of America, and is a member of the Greater Evansville Area Orchid Society. Minar is also an official member of the AZH (Association of Zoological Horticulture). In addition, Executive Director Erik Beck announced the addition of new Marketing Director Danny Schembre. Schembre has previous experience as a digital strategist for Oswald Marketing.

SARA WORSTELL

Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Development Board promoted Sara Worstell to Executive Director, replacing Jim Heck, who retired after 13 years of service. Worstell has served the Workforce Development Board for 12 years, the last 11 as the Business Services and Communications Manager. Her passion is workforce development - providing opportunities for job seekers to improve their skills to meet the advancing needs of local employers. Her experience with the board, relationships with businesses, and desire to see success and growth in our region, will provide continuity during this transition.

TAKISHA SEAVER

Takisha Seaver was named Senior Branch Manager for the Vogel Road Branch of Heritage Federal Credit Union. Seaver has more than nine years of managerial experience in the financial services industry, including a stint as branch manager of another local financial institution. She attended the University of Evansville, majoring in Business Administration, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources at Western Governor’s University.

ELIZABETH SEATON

SWIN CHAMBER AMABASSADORS OF THE MONTH MAY 2019 Thank you for your engagement in the business community! KELLY PARRISH Parrish Consulting Services MISTY WOLFORD Hearing Healthcare Center

MARK HACKERT Pinnacle Computer Services LAURA CHAMBERLAIN, Walnut Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Elizabeth Seaton joined homeless housing and services nonprofit Aurora Inc. as Grant Writer. She reports to Aurora Executive Director Timothy Weir. She will be responsible for grant research, writing grant applications and coordinating the overall grant application process for Aurora. This will include managing the agency’s grant submission schedule, submitting required reports to funding organizations, and conducting renewals of existing program grants. She will also support the agency’s development and fundraising activities. Seaton joined Aurora after completing dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Administration at the University of Southern Indiana. Earlier, she earned her bachelor’s degree in English from USI.

To feature your new hires or promotions in the next digital newsletter email a short description and photo to: news@swinchamber.com.

SWIN CHAMBER

PRESENTED BY:

NEWSMAKERS AMANDA BECKER

Amanda Becker was promoted to Card Services Manager at Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union. The Evansville native, who formerly was a member service representative at the Warrick Office and a Card Services Assistant at the Main Office, oversees daily retail operations and activities in card services. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana with degrees in Accounting and Political Science. Becker serves on Evansville’s St. Jude Gives Hope Run Committee and the Warrick Humane Society Board of Directors, and gives a home to a rescue dog and five rescue cats.

REGENCY PROPERTIES

RYAN BLACK

PHILIP ROTH

American Structurepoint Inc. named Philip Roth as its Senior Planner in the Planning + Economic Development Group. Roth brings 27 years of extensive public- and private-sector planning experience to American Structurepoint, tackling complex planning challenges, helping communities and stakeholders identify qualities and values, and developing outof-the-box solutions to improve quality of life. His experience includes comprehensive planning, transportation/multimodal planning, economic development planning, and subarea plans.

HENRY STECKLER

Henry Steckler joined Hafer as a Mechanical Engineer. Steckler received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the Spring of 2019 from Purdue University and he received his Associate of Science in Engineering Science from Vincennes University. While at Vincennes, he earned the Most Outstanding Mechanical Engineering / Physics student award. He also completed engineering internships at National Office Furniture, Best Home Furnishings and Versteel. Steckler resides in Chandler, Indiana, and is looking forward to earning his license as a professional engineer.

EVANSVILLE THUNDERBOLTS

The Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey Team of the Southern Professional Hockey League named a new head coach and general manager. Jeff Bes will coach the team. He has more than 10 years coaching experience and 19 years professional hockey knowledge gained from playing in the AHL, IHL, ECHL and European Hockey Leagues. Patrick Kelly was named the Thunderbolts’ general manager, and Kali Mayes was tabbed as Senior Account Executive. Kelly has more than 25 years of experience in sales management, training, development, and consulting, with an emphasis in professional sports teams and media sales. Mayes has both a hockey and sales background.

SOLARBRON POINTE INC.

Solarbron Pointe Inc. made a new hire and a promotion. Janie Swedenburg was brought aboard as the new facility Administrator. She has a background in healthcare administration and is also a licensed physical therapy assistant. Austin Flittner was promoted to Director of Marketing. He served in the activities and admissions departments for the past year.

F.C. TUCKER EMGE

F.C. Tucker Emge Realty made 3 new hires. JD Opel is a new REALTOR® with Team McClintock in the downtown office. JD is also a part owner and the artistic director of Shannon Aleksandrs Salon & Spa. Vicki Townsend is a new agent at F.C. Tucker Emge's 7820 Building. She was previously with the Evansville Regional Airport and graduated from Vincennes University with an Associate Degree in Hotel Management. Lisa Bennett joins F.C. Tucker Emge REALTORS® as a transaction coordinator at the 7820 Building. Lisa received an Associate Degree in Commercial Art from Ivy Tech and was previously with Berry Global.

JONATHON FARMER

Regency Properties, a commercial real estate company specializing in County Seat Communities, added Ryan Black as Business Manager and Jonathon Farmer as Assistant Controller. Black, an Evansville native, graduated from Western Kentucky University with his bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration. His experience includes customer service and banking, most recently as a Commercial Loan Officer for Peoples Trust & Savings Bank. He is currently a sitting board member for Vanderburgh County Community Center, Voices, and Newburgh Senior Center. Farmer, a Fairfield, Illinois, native, graduated from the University of Illinois Springfield with his bachelor’s in Biology as well as from Columbia College with a bachelor’s in Accounting. He continued his education and earned his Masters of Business Administration from Lindenwood University. Farmer is a Certified Public Accountant and the Treasurer for the Brownsville School Foundation. Founded in 1949, Regency Properties specializes in acquiring, renovating and managing shopping centers in small and mid-sized communities.

MARY AUSTIN

Mary Austin, PE joined Clark Dietz as Southern Indiana Area Manager and is based out of the New Albany office. Ms. Austin brings more than 20 years of experience in consulting and engineering design as well as 15 years of experience in business management and client development. Austin is a licensed professional engineer in Kentucky. She received a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Louisville along with an MBA. While at J.B. Speed School, she focused on geotechnical structures; however, her professional experience has been primarily in water resources, including work in site development, transportation, and environmental. Clark Dietz, Inc. is a leader in transportation, civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering with over 110 professional staff in regional offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

STUDENTS EARN INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Two students who competed in the 2019 University of Southern Indiana TriState Science and Engineering Fair received awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The Intel ISEF, a program of the Society for Science and the Public, features approximately 1,800 high school students from more than 80 countries, regions and territories showcasing their independent research and competing for more than $5 million in prizes. Ankush Dhawan, a junior at Signature School, received a Second Place Award in Chemistry for his project, Synthesis and Use of Robust Cobalt (II) Catalysts for the Reduction of CO2 to CO. The project, which examined an alternative method to reduce carbon dioxide, was done under the mentorship of Dr. Jeff Seyler, USI professor of chemistry and chair of the Chemistry Department. Dhawan was named winner of the Overall Senior Division Grand Award at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Second Place award winner at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair. MacKenzie Hunt, a junior at the EVSC New Tech Institute, received a 4th Place Award in Engineering Mechanics and an Honorable Mention in the International Council on System Engineering Best Use of Systems Engineering award for her project, Welcome to “Sistance”: A New Form of Base Community for Deaf-Blind Children. Hunt’s project, which included interviewing educators and designing a system based on the needs of sensory-impaired students, was recognized for using a technologicallyappropriate solution to meet a societal need. Hunt received the Senior Division Grand Award – 2nd Place at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Third Place award at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair.

$200 SAVINGS!

“

...APS is saving me an average of $200 a month! I also love that I can call my rep at anytime with questions or help, and he responds quickly.”

Karyle Elder Just Stylin Salon

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

Accept payments without all the strings attached! • Processing for all Major Credit and Debit Cards • Quick and Seamless Startup • Next day funding in most cases • Experienced Call Center Specialists • Same day approval process • Smart phone applications • Web-based products • Security for card acceptance and cardholder data

To learn more about accessing member benefits, please contact: Tina Fuhrer, Acquisition Account Executive at 812.598.8505 or by email at tfuhrer@ swinchamber.com.

TUSCANY, ITALY

Leave everyday life behind and escape to Tuscany! Open to the public!

Riverbend Market Farm + Art July 25 | 4 - 7 PM | Mt. Vernon Riverfront Regional YP Conference August 2 | 8 AM - 4 PM | UE - Ridgeway University Center Constant Contact: Appreciating Your Business & Customers August 15 | 10 - 11:30 AM | Southwest Indiana Chamber Family Business Alliance Summer Event: Succession Planning & Transition August 22 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | The Ballroom at Sauced Riverbend Market Farm + Art August 22 | 4 - 7 PM | Mt. Vernon Riverfront CNN - Chamber Networking & News July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 7:30 - 9 AM | Various Locations - visit swinchamber.com/events

NOVEMBER 5-13, 2019

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! CALL CHANDA RAMSEY 812-421-5881 FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, SPONSORSHIPS & RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: Karen Robinson: 812-425-8147 | krobinson@swinchamber.com Tina Fuhrer: 812-598-8505 | tfuhrer@swinchamber.com

www.swinchamber.com/events

Q3 EVENT

AUGUST 8 | 7:30 AM

LEAN

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SIGNATURE SUPPORTERS:

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

with Art Byrne & Jim Benson

PEOPLE • PROCESS • CLARITY

#tsmaworkforce