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Schools propose plan for building expansions
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Orthopedic surgeon offers health and hope
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Local care with a national reputation. As part of the only healthcare system in Indiana to be named to the U.S.News & World Report National Honor Roll, Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital is proud to offer your community the highest level of orthopedic, cardiovascular, spine and emergency care. Find us conveniently located just off Exit 210 in Fishers. 2012-2013 U.S.News & World Report rankings
Discover the strength at iuhealth.org/saxony or find a doctor by calling 317.678.DOCS (3627)
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learning Curve
HSE Referendum Unique solution could address a growing student population.
To your health IU Health Saxony Orthopedic sugeon takes heroic measures to save man’s leg.
did you know? Gallery 116 Call it a boutique, a studio or a gallery. Whatever its label, you’ll want to shop there.
On the town Hearthstone One of Fishers’ newer businesses is more than a coffee shop.
by the numbers Graphics and lists Community statistics including population, employment, and education.
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Chamber President Dan Canan explains the coveted 5-star designation.
21 board room
A report by Chamber Board Chair Kelly Novak.
30 fresh faces
Meet new members of the Fishers Chamber.
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PUBLISHER Dan Canan, President/CEO Fishers Chamber of Commerce www.fisherschamber.com dcanan@fisherschamber.com
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Dan Canan d i r e c to r ’ s c u t
Gary Fammartino Administrator, St.Vincent Fishers Hospital
“We asked families what they wanted in a hospital. Now we’re excited to show you the result.” The new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital opens April 8. Get a sneak peak—attend our Pre-Opening Event on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recently, St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast asked families: What do you want in a hospital? Your response came loud and clear: You wanted a healthcare destination focused on wellness and prevention as well as medical treatment. Now it’s coming in the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital, which includes:
• 50 beautiful patient rooms, including 10 birthing suites where moms can labor, deliver and recover all in one room • More physicians providing expanded services and surgical procedures • A warm and inviting spa-like environment with many upgraded amenities We will continue to provide fast ER care, multi-service specialists in areas including orthopedics, cardiovascular and pediatrics, a physical therapy program, and more. Come see it firsthand at our Pre-Opening Event on March 23. We’re located just off I-69 at Exit 210. We’d love to see you there. To learn more about the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital, and to enter to win a MasterCard® gift card, visit fishers.stvincent.org.
Fishers Chamber soars to 5 stars and top America ranking
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am pleased to share with you that your Chamber has received a prestigious 5-star accreditation rating, the highest honor from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest business advocacy organization in the world. The designation essentially means the Fishers Chamber ranks in the top 1 percent of all chambers in America. Only 77 of nearly 7,000 chambers in the U.S. received the 5-star designation. Fishers was just one of two in all of Indiana. The accreditation process took months to complete and office staff were instrumental is pulling together essential data and narrative material to make our case. Chamber accreditation can be awarded on the basic level as well as the 3-star, 4-star and 5-star levels. Final determination of the rankings are made by the accrediting board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members and chamber CEOs from across the country. The Fishers Chamber was first accredited in 2007. Thomas J. Donohue, president and chief executive officer, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America puts it this way: “Many of the chambers use the accreditation process as a way to establish organizational excellence.” In a letter announcing our designation, he wrote: “Your chamber went above and beyond the minimum requirements and was awarded the 5-star designation.” To achieve accreditation, a chamber must demonstrate quality programs, clear organizational procedures, and effective communications by meeting minimum standards in its operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, technology, planning and finance. These are challenging times for our members. We know that. The work we do every day is designed to bring you value - whether it’s a Business After Hours networking opportunity, a promotional value like our website or this magazine, or expertise from one of our scheduled programs through the year. We’re honored to be included in such an elite class and thank you for your support and encouragement as we strive to keep up the pace. ■ Dan Canan is President of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce.
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innovation Fishers reaches for
& potential senior academies to solve growing school issue WRITTEN by Jill Jansen
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o accommodate future growth at the high school level, Hamilton Southeastern Schools is proposing construction of senior academies at the district’s two existing high schools – Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School. The specially designed academies, accommodating 1,000 additional students at each location, would be attached to the schools and would serve as the “home base” for all seniors. Both high school senior academies would open in the fall of 2015. see PAGE 8
THE SCHOOL ADDITIONS
FISHERS HIGH SCHOOL
HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Artist renderings CONCEPTUAL RENDERING:of the exteriors of the proposed new senior academyFISHERS additions HIGHatSCHOOL MAIN ENTRY | PLAZA Hamilton Southeastern and Fisher high schools.
CONCEPTUAL RENDERING: MAIN ENTRY | PLAZA
THE REFERENDUM HSE HIGH SCHOOL The issue: Space is shrinking at the district’s two high schools. Within the next three years, the high schools are projected to be 800 students above capacity.
A possible solution: Instead of constructing a third high school, schools are proposing to add senior academies to the two existing high schools -- Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School. HOW THE THE ACADEMIES WORK: Seniors would take traditional classes or choose dual credit and college credit courses.
STUDENT CAPACITY: The senior academies will accommodate a total of 2,000 more students.
COSTS: The costs outlined for the senior academies in a May referendum will be $95 million -- $30 million less than building a third high school in addition to the two existing high schools.
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“The physical layout of the senior academies and the curriculum get students ready for the next transition, whether it be college or work.” - Dr. Brian Smith, superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools from PAGE 7
“Based on our capacity and current enrollment, we need space for students who are already here in our district and coming up through the grade levels,” says Dr. Brian Smith, superintendent, Hamilton Southeastern Schools. “This plan isn’t based on projections.” By 2015-16, enrollment at both high schools combined will be more than 800 students above capacity. That number grows to more than 1,350 students by 2019-20. For the past two years, HSE Schools has gathered input from parents, community members, educators and students to help determine the best solution to accommodate enrollment growth, as well as high school instructional needs.
Academies support instructional changes
While all seniors will attend classes in the academies, they will have easy access to activities and facilities in the rest of the high school. Seniors can take a traditional schedule of classes or choose dual credit or college credit courses. The district’s partnerships with Ball State University, Indiana University, Purdue University and Ivy Tech will make this possible. Underclassmen will also be able to take advanced classes in the senior academies. Smith says the academies will have separate entrances, parking lots and eating areas. Casual study spaces, smallgroup collaboration rooms and flexible classrooms and labs will contribute to a more college-like atmosphere. “We really want to have a transition program for seniors, and the physical layout of the senior academies and the curriculum get students ready for the next transition, whether it be college or work,” he says. “We are already transitioning
instruction to involve more project-based learning, realworld applications and critical thinking skills, and the senior academy designs reflect these new delivery strategies.”
Lower costs than third high school
School officials say construction of a third high school with a capacity of 2,000 students would cost approximately $30 million more than building two senior academies accommodating the same number of students. In addition, each year the cost to operate a third high school would be $750,000 more than the senior academy additions. “When we decided to go to a second high school several years ago, there was no end to the growth. Our base kept getting larger,” explains Mike Reuter, chief financial officer, Hamilton Southeastern Schools. “We recently received a new demographic report that shows that at the elementary level, we’re no longer growing, so making the leap now from two high schools to three isn’t as justifiable for the longterm.”
Capital referendum to seek approval
HSE Schools is initiating a capital referendum seeking community approval to pay for construction of the senior academy additions. The referendum is for $95 million. For a home valued at $190,000 – the median home value in Fishers – the additional tax due the homeowner would be about $10 per month. Because the district will likely have debt from previous construction projects paid off during this time, the effect of the project could be even less. The referendum vote is May 7, and a simple majority will determine the outcome. If the referendum is approved, construction of both senior academies would begin this fall. ■
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SHARP THINKING Lifetime Achievement Award honors longtime Fishers business
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hen Steve Sharp and his family first moved to Fishers in 1978, there was “not a stop light or blinking light anywhere in town.”
Sharp Printing, founded many years ago in a family garage, has grown into a booming business that now proudly resides on 116th Street in Fishers.
Today, the once-sleepy railroad community that dates back to 1872 is a vibrant place that has grown from the 1,700 residents Sharp joined to 80,000-plus today. The well-known print shop owner is now among 1,900 businesses that currently call the Fishers area home. But the transplanted Fishers advocate has built much more than just a dependable business here. He was one of the main architects of the
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Fishers Chamber of Commerce, now some 700 members strong. Those who have come to know Steve Sharp say so much more is duplicated at his print shop than business cards, envelopes, newsletters and annual reports. Intangible qualities also are reproduced at this family business every day - like an old-fashioned Hoosier work ethic, consistency and a passion to not only run a good business, but also help others do the same. For his years of service and the daily value he brings, Sharp recently became only the second person to receive the Fishers Chamber of Commerce “Lifetime Achievement Award.” see PAGE 12
Walter Steve Sharp (right) and his son, Walter Douglas Sharp, help make up five generations of “Walters.�
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The award was presented at the chamber’s annual meeting and celebration in January. “I have served on several Fishers initiatives where Steve has been an active member and I think he has been extremely important to the community,” said Dan Canan, president of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. “He has generously donated his services for many projects and events over the years.” “He is a great friend and partner with the Fishers Chamber,” added Carol Doehrman, vice president of operations for the chamber. While technology continues to improve the printing business through equipment few could dream of in 1978, the roots of Sharp’s success can be traced back to a farm in Peru where he grew up. “My dad was a hard-working farmer and did whatever had to be done,” Sharp remembered. “My great-grandfather settled on that farm when he came over here from Scotland.” Consistency is a trait that Sharp not only values, but also literally carries with him in his name. He is one of five generations of Sharp men to have the first name “Walter.” He is Walter Steve. His son, who has taken over much of the business operations, is Walter Douglas. His grandson also has the first name of Walter Evan, a sophomore at Purdue. But middle names help avoid any confusion. “When I was born, I was the third Walter in the house, and they said, well, that’s too many, so we began to call each other by our middle name,” Sharp said. Sharp Printing actually began in the family garage. “I was working in fast food management at the time,” Sharp recalled. “That was my career, and I was just looking around for a business to put here in Fishers. After spending 14 to 15 years in food management, I knew I didn’t want to do that. It’s too risky, a very difficult business to manage. In 1983, I bought a printing press, put it in my
SHARP SUCCESS INGREDIENTS
1. Hard work 2. Persistence 3. Keep your eye on the ball
garage, and taught myself how to print. Later on that year, we moved into this building and we’ve been here ever since.” From the garage to an 800-square-foot building to what is now approximately an 8,000-square-foot operation, Sharp Printing is, in a way, a microcosm of what has happened on 116th Street. And what he was taught on that Peru farm. “He’s a very smart, patient businessman,” Walter Douglas Sharp said of his dad. “Because of him, I’ve gotten involved in the community and learned how to develop good business relationships. We try to treat our customers almost like they work here. When it comes down to it, we’re all people with feelings and we all want to be treated with respect. Perhaps no story reveals the personality of Steve Sharp better than the one when he was a young man in a state 4-H judging contest. Sharp was informed he had earned the state runner-up position. But as he looked at the paper he was given, Sharp noticed an error had been made in the final score tabulation. Lessons of honesty taught by his dad, Walter Branson Sharp, began to surface almost immediately. Sharp called attention to the error, and someone else became the state runner-up. In the ever-complex information age that dominates the 21st century, Sharp says the keys to success are still simple: Hard work. Being persistent. Keeping your eye on the ball. “I’m a nuts and bolts type person,” Sharp said.
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“Let’s use common sense and get things done. People too often get distracted. They take their eyes off the ball. They lose sight of what their goal is.” Sharp says persistence can help a business weather the economic downturns Hoosier businesses have been faced with in recent years. “Sometimes, a business person might think, ‘I did that yesterday so I don’t need to check on it again today,’” Sharp said. “And yeah, maybe that will be OK today, but by next month, maybe it will have gone wrong again, and if you are not checking it, you won’t know until some bad things have happened.” “I think the fact that they continue to be very viable in the face of larger national chains providing similar services in today’s economy says a lot for their business,” Doehrman said. “The quality of their product is outstanding.” Persistence was the material ingredient that helped lay the foundation for the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Sharp remembers how an early attempt to establish such an organization failed in the early 1980s. “I had known a banker here in town named Steve Sutterman and he had gotten several of us together to renew efforts at forming a business group,” Sharp reflected. “We just started knocking on doors. In June of 1987, we had our organizational meeting and called ourselves the Fishers United Community and Support Group.” In 1991, that group became the Fishers Chamber of Commerce, with 100 charter members. Community involvement – which, when boiled down to its simplest terms, really is just a neighbor helping a neighbor – is something Sharp learned on the farm. He’s carried those lessons with him, serving as a member of the local Kiwanis Club, helping establish the town’s first park and becoming an active member of the library board. “You want to help make the community a good place and do anything you can to make it better,” Sharp said. “You want to give back to it. You don’t have to be a business owner to do that.” As Sharp steps outside his business and looks down what is now a very busy 116th Street with stoplights as far as the eye can see, he can’t help but smile – particularly since there’s another person named Walter inside the family print shop, sharing the lessons he learned on a Peru farm so many years ago. ■
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to y o u r h e alt h
heroes IU h e a lt h s a x o n y ’ s m o d e r n d ay
WRITTEN by Jill Jansen PHOTOS by Adam Sturm
Dr. R. Michael Meneghini and patient Mark Besse.
ark and Patti Besse had prepared for the worst. After a series of failed attempts to treat a serious infection in Mark’s right knee, his doctor in Porter County informed the couple Mark was likely going to lose his leg.
The physician referred the retired mill worker to an orthopedic surgeon at Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers. The Besses talked, read up on prosthetics, and they prayed. They were as ready as two people facing something so devastating could be. Dr. R. Michael Meneghini was ready too. He was ready to do everything possible to save Mark’s leg. As the surgeon explains, a harsh, resilient bacterial organism had invaded Mark’s knee. The exact cause of the chronic infection isn’t known. Further complicating his condition, in September 2011 Mark fell, disrupting his quad tendon. “In Mark’s case, we had three options,” says Dr. Meneghini, director of Joint Replacement for IU Health Saxony Hospital and assistant professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. “We could amputate the leg; fuse it, significantly restricting movement; or undertake more heroic measures to try and successfully treat the infection, place a new knee implant and repair the tendon.” see PAGE 16
THE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS: At right, Dr. R. Michael Meneghini and patient Mark Besse discuss and complete treatment for a successful knee implant procedure.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SAXONY HOSPITAL Opened in December 2011, IU Health Saxony Hospital is a specialty hospital located at Exit 210 in Fishers. As part of the only healthcare system in Indiana to be named to the U.S.News & World Report National Honor Roll, IU Health Saxony Hospital offers the highest level of orthopedic, cardiovascular, spine and emergency care. CLINICAL HIGHLIGHTS: l Focus on cardiovascular,
orthopedic and spine care l Full service, 24/7 emergency department with adjacent LifeLine helicopter pad l Women’s Imaging Center – mammography (including 3-D Tomosynthesis), ultrasound and bone density studies
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surgical suites – two designated for cardiovascular and four for orthopedics and general surgery l Cardiac catheterization lab l Comprehensive imaging/ radiology services l Full service laboratory
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120,000 square feet Physician offices Outpatient surgery center Cardiac rehabilitation Sleep Disorders Center Retail pharmacy Atrio at Crossings Cafe Rehabilitation - physical, occupational, speech therapies Source: IU Health Saxony
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Mark, an avid fisherman and uncle to more than 20 active, fun-loving nieces and nephews, didn’t hesitate in agreeing to the third option. “Thinking that you’re coming down to have your leg removed, and to hear the doctor say, ‘No, Mark, I can save that leg,’ it brings tears to your eyes,” recalls Mark, who was confined to a wheelchair when he first met Dr. Meneghini in the fall of 2011. “(Dr. Meneghini’s) like a hero to me.”
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For more than six months, Mark and Patti traveled from their home in Crown Point, Ind., to Fishers for Mark’s treatment. Dr. Meneghini performed three surgeries to eradicate the infection, including a procedure to place a spacer containing high-dose antibiotics in Mark’s knee joint. During the fourth and final surgery in June 2012, Dr. Meneghini replaced the spacer with a knee implant and repaired the quad tendon. It was a long and arduous process for both patient and doctor, but today, Mark is walking again. As forxxxxxx the infection, Dr. Meneghini says it’s either cured or dormant. Mark continues daily doses of antibiotics to prevent a recurrence. “It’s a tough thing for both patients and surgeons when the light at the end of the tunnel is so far away,” says Dr. Meneghini, who admits he lost sleep over Mark’s condition. “Surgeons become accustomed to instant satisfaction, but with a challenging situation like Mark’s, the satisfaction comes much later.”
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In practice for more than eight years, Dr. Meneghini graduated from IU School of Medicine. While most physicians major in biology or pre-medicine as undergraduates, Dr. Meneghini earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The Terre Haute native knew he wanted to go to medical school, but planned ahead for engineering to be a second career option. “My parents were actually the ones who encouraged me to major in something other than pre-med,” says Dr. Meneghini. “I remember her saying to me, ‘What if you get to medical school and don’t like it?’” His decision to specialize in orthopedics also was unconventional – born during a visit with his dad to Chicago’s Wrigley Field. “I noticed the man sitting next to us had prominent scars on his knees,” recalls Dr. Meneghini of the moment when he first considered a career in orthopedic surgery. “We started talking, and the man said he had wanted to come see the Cubs play for years but couldn’t because of his injuries. Those injuries had really impacted his quality of life, and that stuck with me.” Now more than 15 years later, Dr. Meneghini receives orthopedic referrals from across Indiana and the Midwest. And while the doctor is “a little uncomfortable” being called a hero, he has become increasingly well known for his expertise treating complex cases. “Because of the oath we take as physicians, if we’re trained and we’re able, I believe we have an obligation to take care of every patient – even the most challenging cases,” says Dr. Meneghini. “And as a leading-edge ortho-
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For the Besses, IU Health Saxony Hospital is special – not only as the place where Mark’s quality of life was restored, but because of the welcoming people and the personal care they received. “We’ve been to a lot of hospitals during the past few years, but coming down here and not knowing anyone, we couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful staff,” says Patti Besse. “I wish in words we could adequately say how we feel about this place.” ■
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THE ARTISTS
Tracy Gritter, left, and Denise Town, owners of Gallery 116 on 116th Street in Fishers, keep the atmosphere of their gallery fun and casual.
WRITTEN by Jill Jansen PHOTOS by Adam Sturm
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D i d y o u kn o w ?
Boutique. gift shop. art gallery. design studio. If it’s Gallery 116 in downtown Fishers, take your pick.
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From clothing and handcrafted jewelry to wall art, textiles and home décor, the eclectic shop has a little something for everyone. And while Gallery 116 has evolved since opening 11 years ago, the unique mix of items – hand selected by owners Denise Town and Tracy Gritter – makes the shop a consistently popular retail destination. “It’s artsy, but it’s also casual and fun, so you don’t feel like you’re walking into a stuffy gallery,” Gritter says of Gallery 116, located on 116th Street, its namesake, in a house that was formerly Fishers’ town hall. “We strive to make it a wellrounded shopping experience – things we make ourselves, items crafted by other local designers and goods we purchase wholesale.” Both with backgrounds in sales, Gritter and Town are artists and designers. Gallery 116 shoppers will find Gritter’s jewelry and artwork and Town’s floral arrangements and jewelry among the store’s many offerings. In fact, it was a mutual interest in creativity and design that brought the two longtime Fishers residents together as friends nearly two decades ago. Introduced by their husbands who were classmates at Lawrence North High School, Town and Gritter, stay-at-home moms at the time, created a makeshift design studio in Town’s basement. “We started selling art at home shows and did that for about three years,” says Town. “Eventually, we decided to gather the best of the best from the home shows and open a shop.”
Items for sale at Gallery 116 on 116th Street in Fishers.
Finding the store’s home
The women admit they weren’t sure what kind of space they envisioned for Gallery 116 when they started searching for a location in January 2002. They looked at another house down the street before discovering the former town hall. “When we first saw it [the house], we started imagining different things and talking to other women we knew who seemed excited about having this kind of shop in Fishers,” Town recalls. “It was then that we said ‘we’re going to make this happen.’ ” Not only did they make it happen, but also they made the store a success. They hired a lawyer to incorporate the business and found a good accountant. When Gallery 116 first opened, Town and Gritter rented space to artists. After just a few months, however, the women realized they wanted more control over the store’s inventory and selection and changed to a consignment business model. Since 2002, the two estimate they’ve consigned with more than 375 local and
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national designers. About 50 designers are represented in the store at any one time. After so many years in business, Gritter and Town do very little marketing for new designers. Gritter says designers find out about Gallery 116’s consignment opportunities through word of mouth and connections in the art community. “We look for quality craftsmanship, price and whether the item is unique or one-of-a kind,” says Gritter. “We don’t like a lot of replication, so we try to avoid stocking items that are too similar.”
Adapting in changing times
Clearly, Gritter and Town have a seasoned eye for what appeals to shoppers in Fishers. It’s a talent that’s become
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even more important in recent years due to increasing local competition and the sluggish economy. “When we opened, the economy was good, and there was nothing around us,” Town says. “Now, there’s a Target just down the street, and people have less disposable income to spend on the items we sell.” In the midst of changing times and circumstances, Gritter and Town have adapted by expanding offerings to increase traffic and boost revenue. In addition to the retail store, Gallery 116 includes an interior design service with Gritter and window treatment specialist Ann Henn scheduling in-home consultations. Small-group workshops and classes are also available for customers who want to explore their creativity. Taught by local artists and designers, the classes aren’t scheduled, but take place by customer request for a per-person fee. Painting, paper crafts, gilding techniques, paper mache and crochet are just some of the classes offered through the store. Gritter says customers often book a class for an occasion, such as book clubs, neighborhood gatherings, bridal showers and bachelorette parties. While there have been countless changes since opening Gallery 116’s doors, the women have discovered the recipe for success in retail remains the same year after year. “You have to have things that are unique, and you have to give people reasons to come in and come back,” Town says. Gritter agrees, adding, “And we have a good time –that’s a key to good business, too.” ■
’m Kelly Marburger Novak and I have the privilege of leading the Fishers Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2013. I’ve served on the Board of Directors since 2010. My company, EF Marburger fine flooring, has been a member of the Fishers Chamber since 1990, when we moved to our Fishers location. We have been providing flooring for residential and commercial buildings in Fishers and surrounding communities since 1913. Thus this is a very special year for us. We’re celebrating our 100th anniversary in business. Like you, our business has evolved over the years and it hasn’t always been easy. But along side us has been the Chamber. We’re big believers in the Chamber and what this kind of organization can do to help you grow your business and increase your exposure. My goal in the coming year is to translate my personal commitment and enthusiasm to the Chamber into values that will make a difference to your business. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up this year: l Saturdays in the Park Fun Food and Music Event. This programming is especially designed for families. Life is about balance and this program was created with that in mind. Look for 2 major Saturday in the Park events this year with the first one in June. l In 2013, we’re getting back to our core mission and emphasizing networking. The old adage, “It’s not always what you know, it’s who you know” is true today in business. That’s what makes member engagement so critical to your success. Look for innovative networking power groups developing in the weeks ahead and make sure you sign up. l Look for a redesigned website. One with more content and improved navigation. In addition we will be more active in the social media forum such as twitter, facebook, linked in etc. l And it’s not enough to just be online. We know the world is going mobile. The Chamber will be introducing a mobile app of its Chamber Directory, making it easier than ever to find and patronize Chamber-owned businesses. We want you to choose a chamber member first for every possible need. These are challenging times but they are exciting times as well. The Chamber is here to serve you and I look forward to doing my part. I am always open to suggestions on how you think we can better serve our members and our community. ■ Kelly Marburger Novak is the 2013 Fishers Chamber of Commerce Board Chair. FISHERS CHAMBER MAGAZINE, Winter 2013 | 21
Hearthstone: Fishers’ new go-to place
“We wanted to be in the community business.”
- Owner Mark Goff
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ark and Sandy Goff aren’t your typical business owners – at least when it comes to Hearthstone Coffee House and Pub.
Already longtime owners of successful Paige’s Music in Indianapolis, the couple opened Hearthstone in December 2011 not with the hope of making money necessarily, but with an entirely different vision in mind. “We really started Hearthstone because of the impact we wanted to make on our community,” says Mark, who with Sandy and their family have lived in Fishers for 25 years. “We didn’t have a desire to get into the restaurant business – we wanted to be in the community business, and a restaurant seemed like the logical way to do it.” The Goffs note the growing trend of “third places” – venues where people connect with one another when they aren’t at home, work, or in the case of teenagers and young adults, school. Locally and across the nation, coffee shops have become popular third places. According to Hearthstone’s owners, combining the Fishers coffeehouse with a pub was actually an afterthought. When Mark and Sandy originally looked at the space on 116th Street, they see PAGE 24
Ashley Senecal makes a cup of Chai Tea at Hearthstone Coffee House and Pub in Fishers.
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Mark and Sandy Goff, owners of Hearthstone Coffee House and Pub in Fishers.
“People come and connect over a cup of coffee or a beer in a comfortable, accessible place where there’s nothing to draw your attention away from the person sitting across the table from you.” - Owner Mark Goff
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realized it was larger than most traditional coffee shops. Not wanting to give up the location so near the center of town, the couple began brainstorming other ways they could use the space. “The concept of a coffee shop that also serves alcohol is growing rapidly,” says Mark, who extensively researched the coffeehouse industry. “It hasn’t quite reached the Midwest, but out west there are more and more.” Designed with the feel of an English pub, Hearthstone has plenty of comfortable seating – both on the coffeehouse side and the pub side – and a fireplace that serves as a focal point of the restaurant. In addition to coffee, bakery goods, and light breakfast and lunch fare, Hearthstone’s offerings include craft beer, wine, mixed drinks, appetizers and desserts. “Both sides of the business [the coffeehouse side and the pub side] are really about making connections,” Mark says. “People come and connect over a cup of coffee or a beer in a comfortable, accessible place where there’s nothing to draw your attention away from the person sitting across the table from you.”
Patrons reflect Fishers community
After just more than a year in business, Mark and Sandy are humbled by the response to Hearthstone – and the way it
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seems to appeal to all different kinds of people. “It’s such a blessing to see the many ways people are interacting and using the space,” says Sandy, a knitting instructor who also makes many of the baked goods sold at Hearthstone. “During the day, you might see people reading or working on their computers, mothers having lunch with their toddlers or grandparents coming in with their grandkids to enjoy a cup of coffee by the fire.” People of different ages are also drawn to Hearthstone’s weekly events – live music on Friday and Saturday evenings and an open mic night on Thursday. While Mark says the music is meant to be enjoyed as background to conversation, it adds energy to the environment and gives customers another reason to visit the establishment.
A commitment of support
For Mark and Sandy, connecting with the community also means supporting it. Since Hearthstone opened, the Goffs have looked for ways to invest in local organizations and the people who live and work in Fishers. The restaurant partners each month with a non-profit group, donating 10 cents from each cup of coffee and beverage sold to the organization. A number of organizations already have benefited from this signature Hearthstone program, including Promising Futures of Central Indiana (providing parenting support), Down But Not Out (supporting individuals at risk), Youth Mentoring Initiative and Helping Hands (helping those in need). “Hearthstone Hub” is a monthly gathering focused on leadership development. Mark facilitates the group, which is open to anyone interested in developing leadership skills and networking. Sandy hosts a knitting circle at Hearthstone. To promote local artists, the Goffs hang original works of art on the coffeehouse walls and rotate the pieces on a regular basis to give exposure to more budding artists.
“Small town” gathering place
People are discovering Hearthstone every day. In fact, the owners say one of the many benefits of the business is the new people they meet.
Hearthstone owner Sandy Goff makes a batch of cinnamon rolls.
“Literally every day I’m here I meet someone who is here for the first time,” Mark says. “We find that people come here and make it their go-to place and then they start telling people. I’ve been astounded by the support we’ve received from the community.” “There’s a big learning curve with this business, and we’re grateful for the support from regular customers through all of the learning curves and the lessons we’ve learned,” adds Sandy. “Fishers is growing, but it still has that small town feel of people who love it here and want to see it continue to be a great place to live and raise a family.” ■ Serving Central Indiana since 1906
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Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub 8235 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 436-7049 Coffee, Cocktails $cå Hoosier Park Racing & Casino 4500 Dan Patch Circle Anderson, IN 46013 (765) 609-4631 American $cå Incredi-Plex Bistro 6002 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 823-9555 American $å Indiana Grand Casino 4300 North Michigan Road Shelbyville, IN 46176 (877) 386-4436 American $ åc Jack’s Donuts Saxony Bonn Building, 131st & Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 440-8377 Gourmet Donuts $ Jason’s Deli 4026 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 578-0543 Sandwiches, Salads $ Jet’s Pizza 11785 Commercial Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-9900 Pizza and Salads $ Kolache Factory 9650 Allisonville Road Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 842-7200 Specialty Bakery $ La Fuente Mexican Grill & Cantina 9773 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 841-0555 Mexican $$ å
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Where Latitude 39 4016 East 82 Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (561) 702-0109 American $$ ' c å Louie’s at Pinheads 13825 Britton Park Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 773-9988 American $ Maggiano’s Little Italy 3550 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 814-0700 Italian $$ R å Marco’s Pizza 8235 E. 116th Street, Suite 230 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 849-5500 Pizza and Salads $ Marco’s Pizza @ Ben & Ari’s 13875 Trade Center Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 770-9200 Pizza and Salads $ McDonalds 8990 E 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 723-3030 Burgers and Fries $R McDonalds 9707 Olio Road McCordsville, IN 46055 (317) 923-8404 Burgers and Fries $R MCL Restaurant & Bakery 5520 Castleton Corner Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 845-5717 American Cafeteria $ Mexico City Grill Restaurant 11653 N. Fishers Station Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 577-1900 Mexican $$ R å Monical’s Pizza 14099 Mundy Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 770-8400 Pizza and Salads $$ R å O’Charleys 11655 Fishers Corner Blvd. Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 841-3065 American $$ å
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Panera Bread 8510 E. 96th Street, Ste. A Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 579-1990 Soup, Salad, Sandwiches $R Peterson’s 7690 E. 96th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 598-8863 Steakhouse $$$ ' å Puccini’s Smiling Teeth 8993 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 579-0572 Pizza and Salads $$ å Ram Restaurant & Brewhouse 12750 Parkside Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 596-0079 American $$ å Riviera Maya Bar & Grill 8657 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 845-9920 Mexican $$ R å Sahm’s Restaurant 11505 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 842-1577 American $$ å Steak N Shake 11665 Commercial Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 585-1650 Burgers and Fries $ Stir Crazy 6020 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 845-5600 Asian $$ å Stone Creek Dining Company 13904 Town Center Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 770-1170 American $$$ R å Sullivan’s Steakhouse 3316 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 580-1280 Steakhouse $$$ c å
Taylor’s Bakery 8395 E. 116th St.#169 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 596-2253 $ Texas Roadhouse 12950 Publishers Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 585-5020 Steakhouse $$ å The Coffee Spoon 11760 Olio Rd., Ste. 400 Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 436-7982 Coffee, baked goods $ The Roost 7371 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 842-3735 Breakfast and lunch $ Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. 7834 E. 96th Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 842-3528 Mexican $ Wendy’s 13708 Olivia Way Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 770-3377 $ Wendy’s 8921 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 585-9912 $ Wendy’s 8000 E 96th St Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 578-8544 Burgers and Fries $ Wendy’s 12702 Parkside Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317-570-9887 Burgers and Fries $ Wolfies 7695 Cross Pt. Commons Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 913-1272 American $cRå
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Hamilton Southeastern choral groups entertain the audience at the annual Fishers Chamber of Commerce holiday luncheon.
Hamilton Southeastern choral groups deliver top-notch performances Just as the holidays are a time of tradition, so is it for the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Every year the Hamilton Southeastern choral groups perform at the annual Fishers Chamber of Commerce holiday luncheon. Two groups were present in December and offered song, dance and a little humor to kick off the holiday season.
Fishers Chamber of Commerce. “Our members look forward to this each year.” “The Royal Edition,” a mixed choir and “Royal Sensation,” an all-female group, under the direction of choral directors Shawn Porter and Danielle Mullen, are used to the demands of a high-caliber audience. “We perform four sold-out shows every year,” Porter said. “We have a very strong arts program, including the visual arts and performing arts. And the community is very supportive of it.” Students in these two top ensembles from HSE High School are in grades 10-12. “These are high achievers,” Porter said. “They ‘audition’ every day in the way they conduct themselves and perform in class. They have to have it all and they do.”
royal enter “It’s a very well attended luncheon,” said Carol Doehrman, Vice President of Operations for the
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Allyson Stein (left) and Emily Grasso.
Danielle Mullen directs the choral group.
ertainment Members of Hamilton Southeastern’s Royal Edition sing to a Fishers audience during the annual Chamber holiday luncheon.
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F r e s h Fa c e s
New Members American Family Insurance 11703 Lantern Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-845-8858 www.richardmooreinsurance.com
Everything Indiana 11247 Turfgrass Way Indianapolis, IN 46236 317-379-9195 www.everythingindiana.com
Target Metabolism 726 Adams Street Carmel, IN 46032 317-848-3400 www.targetmetabolism.com
Axia Technology Partners 7130 Waldemar Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-489-5544 www.axiatp.com
Fresenius Medical Care 13648 Olivia Way Fishers, IN 46037 317-773-6638 www.fmcna.com
The Naked Monkey 8355 E 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 317-445-6750 www.waxthatmonkey.com
Beau Bradle State Farm Agency 9757 Westpoint Drive Ste. 300 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-288-2944 www.beaubradleinsurance.com
Indy Collision Center 13668 Britton Park Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-842-2525 www.indycollisioncenter.com
We Are Changing Lives 8961 Crystal Lake Drive Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-828-3061 www.wearechanginglives.net
BODY by GymRoots 11952 Fishers Crossing Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317-514-6126 www.bodybygymroots.com
Jacks Donuts Saxony Bonn Building 131st and Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 317-440-8377 www.jacksdonuts.com
Wild River Nursery 13279 E 126th Street Fishers, IN 46037 317-770-3321 www.wild-river-nursery.com
Dairy Queen Grill 13647 Olivia Way Fishers, IN 46037 317-776-8805 www.oliodq.com
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Divine Savior Lutheran Church 11351 Village Square Lane Fishers, IN 46038 317-849-9692 www.ds-indy.com Drake’s 3740 E. 82nd St Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-436-7531 www.drakescomeplay.com
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Matt O’Malley State Farm Agency 11844 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-902-0730 www.omalleyinsurance.com nFrame 701 Congressional Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032 317-805-3634 www.nframe.com
Quilt Expressions 12514 Reynolds Drive Fishers, IN 46038 317-913-1816
Pam Wood/Coldwell Banker Kaiser 12401 Old Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032 317-431-8523 www.pamwoodrealtor.com
11601 Municipal Drive P.O. Box 353 Fishers IN 46038
317.578-0700 membership@fisherschamber.com www.fisherschamber.com
N e w pla c e s
Ribbon Cuttings
Fresenius Medical Care of Fishers 13648 Olivia Way Fishers, IN 46037 October 25, 2012
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 13647 Olivia Way Fishers, IN 46037 October 29, 2012
Indy Collision Center 13668 Britton Park Road Fishers, IN 46038 November 2, 2012
Raymond James 9998 Crosspoint Blvd. Suite 100, Fishers, IN 46256 November 7, 2012
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Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers 8235 E. 116th Street Suite 220 Fishers, IN 46038 October 24, 2012
La Fuente Mexican Grill & Cantina 9773 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46037 October 18, 2012
B Y T H E N U M B ERS
The Fishers Chamber Proudly Presents
Fishers: A growing community with a strong history of family values and successful businesses.
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ocated in Southeastern Hamilton County, just 20 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis, with convenient access to major transportation routes, such as I-465, I-69, I-70, I-74 and I-65, Fishers is a very convenient place to live and do business. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport is located in the area and the Indianapolis International Airport can be reached in just half an hour. Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago are all within 180 miles of Fishers, and are easily accessed by nearby interstate highways.
Summer 2013 Food ~ Fun ~ Music ~ Kids Zone Nickel Plate Park Amphitheater June 22 ~ The Great American Grill Out August 24 ~ International Celebration
Fishers fast facts Population over time
2010 total Median age
Population Households
Total number of housing units Average household size Number of subdivisions
76,794 31 years 28,511 2.9 363
Population Projections 117,130
2030 2025
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n 2003, officials from the town of Fishers requested a special census from the U.S. Census Bureau to accurately measure rapid population growth since 2000. The special census was completed in 2004, and total population in Fishers numbered 52,390, a 38% increase in less than four years.
109,148 100,840
2020
92,300 2015 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 (Population in thousands)
Fishers fast facts sources
Town of Fishers Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton Southeastern School District
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Academics (kindergarten-college) Residents are pleased with the high quality of academic education offered by Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which includes 12 elementary, three intermediate, three junior high schools and two senior high schools. The high schools belong to the prestigious North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools. The school district has achieved significant successes in academic competitions, sports, music, arts, and other extracurricular activities. Fishers also has a number of private schools available. For more Fishers schools information and data, see page 34.
It started with a man named Fisher
The Fishers story starts in 1872, when a man named Salathial Fisher platted land near what is now 116th Street and the Peru & Indianapolis Railroad. Because it’s near a railroad, he named his land “Fisher’s Switch.” Soon the little town had a post office, a Methodist Episcopal church and three taverns. Two years later, in 1893, the decision was made to drop the apostrophe, making the name “Fishers Switch.” It wouldn’t be until 1908 that the word “Switch” was dropped from the appellation. From then on, the area was known simply as “Fishers.” No “Switch.” No apostrophe. —www.fishers.in.us
Numbers to know Town of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 www.fishers.in.us 317-595-3111
>Town Council Meets the first and third Monday of the month in the Fishers Town Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. >Town Council Members John Weingardt, President; Pete Peterson, VicePresident; Scott A. Faultless, Stuart Easley, David George, Renee Cox, Michael Colby >Town Hall Administration......................................... 317-595-3100 Dept. of Development.............................. 317-595-3120 Parks and Recreation Dept....................... 317-595-3150 Public Works Dept.................................... 317-595-3160 >Town Manager Scott Fadness........................................... 317-595-3101 >Town Judge Daniel Henke............................................ 317-595-3130 >Clerk-Treasurer’s Office Gaye Cordell............................................. 317-595-3145
A great place to raise your business Fishers’ growing business community offers an outstanding array of goods and services, and features more than 1,800 businesses. Ranging from corporate headquarters and distribution centers to professional practices and manufacturing, business has grown with Fishers’ population, each supporting the other.
Recent awards for Fishers 2013:
► “Third Friendliest Town in America — Forbes.com
2012:
► “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America” (#12) — Money Magazine ► “11th Best Place to Move” — Forbes Magazine ► “10 Best Towns for Families” — Family Circle Magazine ► “Playful City USA Community” — KaBOOM! ► “Safest City in the Nation” — CQ Press
2011:
► “Green Community” — Indiana Association of Cities and Towns ► “#1 Top 10 Cities for Families in U.S.” — The Learning Channel (TLC) ► “Certificate of Excellence” — Center for Performance Measurement ► “Top 100 Places to Live” — Relocate America ► “Top 25 Suburbs for Retirement” — Forbes.com
>Delaware Township Office Manager Marilyn Schenkel...................................... 317-770-4439 >Delaware Township Trustee Debbie Driskell......................................... 317-842-8595 >Fall Creek Township Trustee Jeff Hern................................................... 317-841-3180 >Fire Department
EMERGENCY.............................................. 911 Fire Administration Office........................ 317-595-3200 Fire Dispatch (non-emergency)................ 317-773-1282 >Police Department
EMERGENCY.............................................. 911 Police Administration Office..................... 317-595-3300 Police Dispatch (non-emergency)............ 317-773-1282 Crime Tip Line.......................................... 317-595-3305 >Bureau of Motor Vehicles 3 Municipal Dr., Fishers............................ 317-842-0480 >Fishers Chamber of Commerce.............. 317-578-0700 >Hamilton County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.................................. 317-848-3181 >Indianapolis Metro. Airport................... 317-849-0840 >Library.................................................. 317-579-0300
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>Post Office............................................. 317-913-7902 >Voter Registration................................. 317-776-9632
>Utilities Cable TV AT&T........................................................ 888-944-0447 Brighthouse Networks............................. 317-972-9700 Comcast................................................... 877-858-7701 Electricity Duke Energy............................................. 800-343-3525 Gas Vectren..................................................... 800-227-1376 Sewer Town of Fishers........................................ 317-595-3141 Hamilton SE Utilities................................ 317-577-2300 Trash Waste Management................................. 317-635-2491 Republic Services..................................... 317-917-7300 Ray’s Trash Service.................................... 317-539-2024 Water Indiana-American Water.......................... 800-492-8373 Citizens Water.......................................... 317-639-1501
B Y T H E N U M B ERS
Quality of life
Parks and recreation
According to a March 2010 BusinessWeek survey, the town of Fishers was named first out of the top 10 best affordable suburbs in America. Fishers offers a variety of housing in many price ranges including single family homes, condominiums and apartments, in order to attract a wide-ranging population of workers, executives and families. More than 350 subdivisions provide a choice of housing to meet varied lifestyle and financial needs. Fishers also offers active adult communities.
Recreation and leisure abound with 14 parks, more than 83 miles of walking paths, several golf courses, community pools, a state of the art YMCA and an extensive youth sports organization. Nearby Geist and Morse Reservoirs provide convenient access to water recreation. The area has more than 50 churches representing most major denominations and many outstanding community service organizations enriching the quality of life in Fishers.
Fishers fast facts Workforce
Top Fishers Employers
Sallie Mae
Number Company Employed Sallie Mae HSE Schools Community Health Network Roche Diagnostics US Food Service Wiley Publishing Town of Fishers First Advantage Conner Prairie I.U. Health Saxony FORUM Credit Union
1,800 800 520 500 450 418 350 350 340 300 285
Fishers Town Hall
I.U. Health Saxony
Unemployment: November 2012
Income comparisons (2010) Median household income Fishers Indiana United States $87,740 $52,822 $55,970 Average household income Fishers Indiana United States $103,398 $65,853 $74,974 Per capita income Fishers Indiana United States $36,838 $26,040 $28,779
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Town of Fishers
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Miscellaneous
Number of businesses........................................1820 Number of parks.................................................... 14 Miles of walking trails..........................................83+
Fishers fast facts sources
Town of Fishers, Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton Southeastern School District
Infographics by: www.thejmetzgergroup.com
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Fishers schools and education Elementary (K-4) Brooks School Elementary 12451 Brooks School Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 915-4250 Cumberland Road Elementary 13535 Cumberland Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 594-4170 Durbin Elementary 18000 Durbin Road Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: (317) 594-4840 Fall Creek Elementary 12131 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4180 Fishers Elementary 11442 Lantern Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 594-4160 Geist Elementary 14051 E. 104th Street Fortville, IN 46040 (317) 915-4260
Harrison Parkway Elementary 14135 Harrison Parkway Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 915-4210 Hoosier Road Elementary 11300 East 121st Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 915-4240 Lantern Road Elementary 10595 Lantern Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4140 New Britton Elementary 8660 East 131st Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 594-4130 Sand Creek Elementary 11420 E. 131st Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 915-4270 Thorpe Creek Elementary 14642 E. 126th Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4310
Other: K-8
St. Louis de Montfort Catholic 11421 Hague Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 842-1125
High School (Grade 9)
Hamilton Southeastern High School Freshman Center 12001 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4390
High School (9-12) Fishers High School 13000 Promise Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 915-4290
High School (10-12)
Hamilton SE High School 13910 E. 126th Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4190
Fishers High School
Intermediate (Grades 5-6)
Fall Creek Intermediate 12011 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 915-4220 Riverside Intermediate 11014 Eller Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 594-4320 Sand Creek Intermediate 11550 E. 131 Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 915-4230
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Town of Fishers, Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton Southeastern School District
Fishers Junior High 13257 Cumberland Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 594-4150 Hamilton SE Junior High 12278 N. Cyntheanne Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4120 Riverside Junior High 10910 Eller Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 915-4280
Hamilton Southeastern School District Enrollment 2012-13 19,812 2009-10 17,797 1999-2000 7,979 1989-90 2,845 1979-80 2,186
Educational attainment Some college/ Assoc. degree
Hamilton Southeastern High School Fishers fast facts
Junior High (Grades 7-8)
21%
H.S. diploma
11%
Infographics by: www.thejmetzgergroup.com
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Less than H.S. diploma
3.3%
B.A. degree
46.2%
M.A. degree+
18.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Lifetime Achievement Award winner Walter Steve Sharp (right) with his son, Walter Douglas Sharp.
2012 Pillar Award Winners
Employee of the Year Courtney Lloyd, STAR Financial Bank:Courtney Lloyd has been in
the banking industry for 10 years and attributes her success to a passion to provide outstanding customer service every day. Her dedication to long-term solution-based problem management ultimately benefits her clients and the firm as a whole. Her supervisor wrote: “It is my opinion that there are very few individuals that possess the qualities it takes to not only be an effective contributor to an organization, but a valued asset to the community in which that individual lives. I definitely know that Courtney is one of those very select few.”
Courtney Lloyd
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Indy IT Professionals: Indy IT Professionals was established in March 2010
and provides information technology consulting on projects as well as managed services for small- to mid-sized businesses. The business employs nine full time individuals and experienced a 300 percent growth in 2012. Owner Tom Wagenhauser is proud of the company’s managed service offerings, which utilize a combination of monitoring software as well as professional services automation. The combination of the two allows them to provide the best customer service in the technology industry. Indy IT Professionals support several local organizations and boards as well as several non-profits. The staff volunteers at events throughout the year.
Tom Wagenhauser
Small Business of the Year Curran Architecture: Curran Architecture is a creative, full-service architec-
Shawn Curran
ture firm based in central Indiana. The company work includes corporate office headquarters, retail centers and shops, mixed use urban infill, medical practices, industrial manufacturing facilities, hospitality and small interior build-outs. Since starting the business in the spring of 2003, it has been driven by client relationships. “If we can maintain successful relationships and produce attractive, functional and cost-effective design, we can rely on those projects to be a part of our marketing strategy for future work,” said owner Shawn Curran. Over the past 10 years, Curran Architecture has been involved in hundreds of projects in Fishers and surrounding communities.
Business of the Year Taylor’s Bakery: Taylor’s Bakery is a fourth-generation family
owned retail bakery founded in 1913. They manufacture scratch bakery items and sell them in their Fishers and Indianapolis stores, employing 34 full-time and 24 part-time employees. Brothers Drew Taylor Allen and Matt Allen are proud of the family heritage learning the business from their father, John Allen. Their strategy hasn’t changed for 100 years. Customers must be ecstatic with every order they place. An achievement they are most proud of is the relationship they have created with Second Helpings. Partnering with them over the last decade, Taylor’s Bakery has delivered more than $250,000 in product each year to the less fortunate.
Matt Allen and Drew Taylor Allen
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