Fisher Chamber Magazine, May 2013 by The JMetzger Group

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THE VOICE OF THE FISHERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

COVER STORY

EF Marburger Fine Flooring The selection draws people in. The quality and service keep them coming back.

St. Vincent HEALTH OPENS

Tom Wood

Aviation soars

100 strong COVER STORY

EF Marburger grows across a century

Skyzone FISHERS

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CONTENTS CEO CORNER

Conner Prairie’s Ellen Rosenthal The Fishers museum CEO shares the secrets behind the glowing reputation of the interactive history park.

DID YOU KNOW

Tom Wood Aviation The company expands its business from roadways to skyways.

TO YOUR HEALTH

St.Vincent Fishers Hospital The new 50-bed hospital offers quality care in a healing environment.

OPINION

Fishers U-turns Learn the ins and outs of the new median U-turns.

ON THE TOWN Zone 20 Sky From trampolines to foam pits, Fishers’ Sky Zone offers a new form of recreation and fun.

PHOTO STORY

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The Governor Mike Pence makes his gubernatorial debut in Fishers.

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Fishers

Volume 2, Issue 2 | May-August 2013

CONTENTS IN EVERY ISSUE

DIRECTOR’S CUT Insight from Chamber President Dan Canan.

BOARD ROOM Chamber Board Chair Kelly Novak reports.

TO DINE 24 WHERE Fishers restaurants. FACES 26 FRESH Meet new members of the Fishers Chamber.

BY THE NUMBERS Community statistics.

PUBLISHER Dan Canan, President/CEO Fishers Chamber of Commerce www.fisherschamber.com dcanan@fisherschamber.com EDITORIAL DIRECTION and DESIGN The JMetzger Group Juli Metzger John Metzger www.thejmetzgergroup.com 765.729.1391 | 765.744.4303 CONTRIBUTORS Writers: Darrel Radford, Rodney Richey Photography: Chris Bergin | www.chrisberginphoto.com Maria Strauss | www.mariaclarestrauss.com Informational Graphics: John Metzger, The JMetzger Group 765.744.4303 | john@thejmetzgergroup.com TO ADVERTISE, contact Mike Casuscelli at 231.357.0539 | mikec@thejmetzgergroup.com TO SUBSCRIBE OR IF YOU’VE MOVED, contact the Fishers Chamber at info@fisherschamber.com WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Write a letter to the editor, give us a story idea or give us an update: Contact Carol Doehrman at cdoehrman@fisherschamber.com Fishers Chamber Magazine is the voice of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses. It is a product of The JMetzger Group and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. These materials are the sole and exclusive property of The JMetzger Group and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce and may not be used without written consent. Copyright 2013: The JMetzger Group and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce.

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DAN CANAN D I R E C TO R ’ S C U T

Magazine changes designed to add benefits for you

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.” We are proud to introduce our neighbors to St.Vincent Fishers Hospital. Focused on wellness and prevention as well as medical treatment, St.Vincent Fishers Hospital 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 also provide fast Er care, multi-service specialists in areas including orthopedics, cardiovascular and pediatrics, a physical therapy program, and more. Come see the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital firsthand, we’re located just off I-69 at Exit 210. St.Vincent Fishers Hospital is the first hospital in Indiana seeking LEED for healthcare certification.

o bring you, our members, even more value, we’ve made some improvements to The Fishers Chamber magazine, starting with this issue. First, for those who receive this publication by mail, you’ll notice a new kind of label. We started with a plastic polybag wrapping the magazine but quickly decided that was not environmentally wise. Instead, we moved to labels. But we weren’t satisfied when they would not peel off easily. This new label should be easy to remove and you’ll be able to view the whole cover or you may want to remove your mailing information and share the magazine with a business colleague or a friend. We’ve also changed the format of the cover and focused on our community name – Fishers – in the nameplate. The Chamber’s role in this community is to promote it in every way we can. So why not start with the name of our magazine! Inside, you’ll find more photos than ever. Check out the photo essay page of Gov. Pence’s visit. In this issue, we celebrate 100 years of a locally owned and operated business: EF Marburger. And we also look at a new kind of business: Skyzone, where you can take families and business associates when you need a lift. The Tom Wood name, which long has been known in the automotive world, now adds aviation to the portfolio. And you’ll see our Where to Dine guide, a feature we started last issue. It’s an example of the added benefit to Chamber members, a free listing of Chamber member restaurants in the area. In the future, expect to see more listings of this type in other categories. All Chamber members and all businesses in Fishers receive complimentary copies of the magazine. You can pick up your free copy at a number of locations (see page 5) and we have copies available at the Chamber office, too. As always, let us know what you think. ■ Dan Canan is President of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce.

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CONNER PRAIRIE CEO CORNER

DEVELOPS CUTTING EDGE APPROACHES TO E N G A G E D I V E R S E NEW AUDIENCES Ellen M. Rosenthal, chief executive officer of Conner Prairie since 2005, has teamed with staff to generate a 127 percent attendance increase, a 70 percent membership boost and a 334 percent bump in repeat attendance of members at the Fishers interactive history park. She recently sat down with Fishers Chamber Magazine for a question and answer session. Why would you say this facility developed a national reputation? Conner Prairie’s reputation took off when it opened in 1974 as the country’s first living history museum, that is where the characters in costume spoke as if in the time period and the emphasis was on the visitors’ experience, as opposed to objects that were being displayed. That was considered really groundbreaking in the 1970s. In 1998, Conner Prairie developed “Follow the North Star,” an immersion history program where participants become runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. It’s still running and still considered a national model on how to recreate history in a very open-ended way so participants don’t really know how it’s going to come out. As a result, they feel the emotions that people might have experienced at the time. see PAGE 8

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What are you doing to enhance that national reputation? Conner Prairie has enhanced its national reputation by creating new ways to put the visitor and the family at the center of the experience. Some of this change may not be readily visible to the visitor. For example, we stopped our costumed staff from just dispensing information and trained them on how to engage entire families through conversation and hands-on experiences. Some of the change is very apparent; we added lots of new programming from the 1859 Balloon Voyage to 1863 Civil War Journey, which makes visits more exciting and fun. Really everything we’ve done in the past six or seven years is follow the philosophy that the visit has to work for the entire family. So if you go to the new Civil War area, kids may just be fascinated by the technology, while the adults who come with them gain new insights into how Hoosiers felt and were impacted by the war.

What can the business community learn from Conner Prairie; how can it engage? The business community can learn from Conner Prairie how to use research to better understand customers and then deploy results to reshape customized approaches. The training DVD-CD-rom called “Opening Doors” that Conner Prairie created could easily be used by businesses to train staff that engage customers. We also offer a new corporate membership that gives local businesses exposure to the 330,000 visitors we get each a year. According to the Indiana Business Journal, Conner Prairie is the 11th most popular attraction in the entire greater Indianapolis area. We offer volunteer opportunities for businesses’ staff, discounts for employees, outreach to customers, meeting space, historical programs, and team building. We create unique experiences tailored to specific company interests. Corporate picnics, Christmas parties and catered events are easy to do here.

What advice do you have for business leaders and CEOs when it comes to navigating a changing environment?

Think how fast our culture is changing. The public’s expectation for new things is tremendous. We are really proud that we are the only history museum in the country not associated with a famous name such as Washington that has been Ellen Rosenthall watches a young visitor dip a candle. At Conner Prairie, visitors learn history showing large by engaging in the experience. attendance increases over the past decade. I really think that’s because we have been willing to keep change coming and keep questioning what we have been doing and how we have been doing it.

What advice would you have for a business leader who is trying to reach a new audience with a product or service? I believe in really knowing your audience. The research on visitors where we observed how people actually “used” the Conner Prairie experience is now seen as a cutting edge anthropological approach to market research. You don’t just have people sit around in a focus group and talk about what they think about a product but you really see how they interact with it, how they use it, what the sticking points are, what the perceptions are. I am a real believer of having a deep understanding of who it is that’s going to be using your product and keeping those faces in mind through development and implementation.

What makes your day? What makes all the hard work worthwhile?

I think they know already you have to always be ready to change. I believe that hockey star [Wayne] Gretzky said, “You have to skate to where the puck will be, not to where the puck is.” You have to anticipate what’s going to be happening. As painful as it is, you have to be willing to re-evaluate what has traditionally worked for you.

I’m delighted when I see visitors interacting – especially children – choosing to take a role in Prairie Town and hurrying off with their parent or caregiver to do all the tasks. Or, I like simply eavesdropping on a conversation perhaps with the potter or carpenter. When I hear how visitors are engaging, I love that. ■

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A D D S AV I AT I O N TO C O M PA N Y B R A N D

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Tom McCord, Tom Wood Aviation.

hen Indianapolis natives hear the name “Tom Wood,” they think of some of the things that name has stood for: Ford, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, to name a few. And now, the Tom Wood family can add another brand to the list: Cessna.

Two years ago, the Tom Wood group of companies assumed the title of FBO (or “fixed-base operator”) at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers. (An FBO is licensed to provide services to clients at the airport: fueling, rental, maintenance, instruction, etc.). Thus, the family of the late Mr. Wood entered the aviation industry.

At work in the skies

Tom Wood Aviation acquired Indianapolis Aviation, which had been owned by a man named Tom Auda. Indy Aviation had been the FBO at the airport since 1989. The deal came not too long after Wood’s death of cancer in 2010. On a weekday afternoon, Tom McCord, who handles aircraft sales for the aptly named TWA, stands at a panoramic window overlooking the maintenance bay, where seven or eight aircraft of radically varying types await repair or service. Most of the crafts brought to the shop are working planes, i.e., they are used in business. These are planes that need to get back into service. “It’s kind of a revolving door,” says McCord, who lives in Broad Ripple. “We try and get them in, do what they need, and get them out so the next one can come in.”

A firm grounding

Tom Wood had been an aviation buff for decades, so the airport opportunity was a natural fit. “The airport is a vital tool of community and business,” McCord says. “At one time, there was talk of closing it, but there wasn’t a suitable alternate location to build another one. It provides so much business influence in and around the area.” Wood had based his own small fleet of planes there for a while, but since the family, in the person of his son, Jeff Wood, took over the assets of Indy Aviation, the business has changed. “It has definitely expanded,” says McCord. “This past June (2012), we became the Cessna dealer for all of Indiana and all of Kentucky. “And in the last few months, we’ve begun adding more airplanes to our flight school, more capabilities to our maintenance shop, growing our sales department. It takes any business a little while to get going, but we’re starting to see some good growth and good productivity.”

Fishers landing

The fact that the FBO and the airport were situated in an explosively expanding Indy suburb was just a bonus. “It’s a good location,” McCord says. “This side of town is accessible. It’s close to many of our automotive businesses. We felt the airport was kind of underserved previously, so it was a good area to get in and try to re-grow or expand.” And the TWA customer base comes from the whole northside area. “We see a big mix,” McCord adds. “Locally, with our flight school, we’re seeing people from, not only the Fishers area, but also Carmel, Westfield, you know, the northside. But we have some unique airplanes, so it attracts people from a broader spectrum. “On the maintenance side, we get a lot of airplanes that come here just for our maintenance shop. And then, on the sales side, we’re not a dealership like Ford or something like that. It’s a little bit more unique, and people seek that out

Maintenance, instruction and fueling are part of the services offered through Tom Wood Aviation.

from across the country.” McCord says that the company’s charter business is booming with the recent addition of a new aircraft, a Cessna Citation Mustang, to the fleet. Planes also have been added to the flight school, as many people taking courses are looking to aviation as a career. “There’s a lot of talk in the news about a pilot shortage at the airlines.”

Lofty goals

One thing Tom Wood Aviation has encouraged at the airport is involvement by the people of Fishers. Thus, on June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the third annual Community Day will be held there. Visitors will be able to see some of the vintage, military, and unusual aircraft hangared at Indy Metro, as well as take airplane and helicopter rides. “It’s free to the public,” McCord says. “We invite all those who are interested and let them get up close and personal and take a look at some neat airplanes and some of the activity that happens here.” And much of that activity stems from the Hoosier State’s nickname: The Crossroads of America. “Just like everyone else, the economy has hurt the aviation business,” McCord says. “But I think Central Indiana is a growing area for aviation, maybe not at the rate we’d like to see, but it is growing.” One area that TWA has opened up is the offering of discovery flights, in which those curious about flight school can soar into the skies with an instructor and actually take the controls for a brief time, to see if they like it. “You don’t have to sign up to do a full pilot-training package,” McCord says. “It’s a nice thing for someone for a Father’s Day gift or like that. It’s a good way to get a taste of aviation.”

Alone in the clouds

McCord has nothing but praise for the Wood family. “They’re very generous people that live here in the community, work here in the community, and it’s a fantastic organization to be a part of.” And one of the perks for him is that he is a pilot himself. “Flying gives you a freedom unlike anything else you can experience,” McCord says. “It also allows people to travel very safely and very efficiently. Flying for some is a hobby, while for others, it is an essential business tool. “For me, flying is both.” ■ FISHERS | MAY-AUG 2013 | Fishers Chamber

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Chamber supports community discussions

ov. Mike Pence brought his legislative agenda to The Fishers Chamber of Commerce last month. He discussed his proposed income tax cut, the two-year budget process and other issues before the Indiana Legislature. He talked about the state’s economic BOS026291B 1 5/1/2013 development initiatives and gave a nod to the ongoing build SALLIE001 NCAPONE out by Ivy Tech and the importance of technical trades to the state. Gov. Pence stressed the need to make sure our Fisher Chamber graduates are prepared for jobs in Indiana. The visit was underwritten by presenting sponsor and Chamber member Duke Energy. Doug Esamann, President of Duke Energy’s Indiana operation introduced the governor. Mark LaBarr, Duke Energy District Manager, also attended the breakfast meeting. More than 220 of us turned out for the legislative briefing to hear about issues that will affect our business community directly. It’s just another way The Chamber brings value to its membership. Be sure to check out the photo spread of the governor’s visit inside this issue of Fishers Chamber Magazine. The program, planned by the Chamber’s Advocacy Council, is just one example of the group’s mission to address current issues with key decision-makers and politicians. The Chamber does not endorse political candidates or make campaign donations but it does present information and strives to keep its members engaged in the discussion. The Chamber’s Advocacy Council has been very busy over the last several years presenting forums on the municipal elections, hosting Sen. Dan Coats and moderating a panel of representatives from City Yes and the Citizens to Reorganize Fishers. It was an extremely well attended event and another indication that these civic discussions are critical to the value we bring our members. You too can achieve your dreams through a career at Sallie Similarly, the Fishers Chamber is part of the Mae. We are a Fortune 500 employer with a variety of Hamilton County Business Issues Committee, an opportunities in the Indianapolis area. From corporate organization comprised of all six chambers in the county. positions, collections, and customer service… to systems It hosts the Legislative Breakfasts during the session and is and information technology, we invite you to find the job of your dreams at our Fishers or Indianapolis locations. another great way for the business community to connect with decision-makers. Join us as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary! I encourage everyone to participate in the activities the Visit Chamber provides. Look for our new website this summer www.salliemae.com/jobs to learn more. for calendar updates. In addition, please let us know if we are missing something that you would like to see! ■

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St.Vincent THE NEW

TO Y O U R H E A LT H

FISHERS HOSPITAL

Just what the doctor ordered for Fishers’ growing pains

ealth care just got easier for one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.

Another exciting chapter in the history of Fishers began in early April when the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital opened to an enthusiastic and grateful crowd. It’s yet another step in vitality for a community that’s seen population grow from 350 in 1963 to more than 80,000 today. Gary Fammartino, the new hospital’s administrator, said the facility is unique in many ways. The 50-bed, 250,000-square foot hospital includes 10 birthing suites where moms can labor, deliver and recover all in the same room. “The baby stays with the mom the entire time,” Fammartino said. Located at Exit 210 just off I-69, more physicians and expanded services are now available at the hospital, meeting the increasing demands of the community.

“We have had an out-patient center open here for the past four years,” Fammartino explained. “Patients there started asking for additional services. We have a large primary care presence here with as many as 75,000 active patients – and they want to stay local for their health care needs instead of going to Indianapolis.” Fishers residents will now have access to maternity services, medical and surgical inpatient care, orthopedics, sports medicine and diagnostic cardiovascular services. There is primary care, radiology/imaging available, emergency care, sleep centers and occupational medicine, along with pediatric specialty services, adult and pediatric rehabilitation and behavioral health. Fammartino said the new hospital would serve not only Fishers, but the northside of Indianapolis, including Carmel, Anderson, Fortville, McCordsville, Geist and Noblesville areas. The hospital may also become an economic engine that runs in an see PAGE 14

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environmentally friendly way. “Eventually, we’re going to add 200 new jobs to the Fishers community,” Fammartino said. The facility has 120 employees now and will add 120 more, he said. Down the road, the number of employees will be around 320. But that’s just within the hospital. More jobs are sure to be created because of its presence. “Hospitals bring a lot of other business with them. You can sense it here. There’s a lot of development going on.” In a community still experiencing growing pains, the new Fishers hospital comes complete with room to expand. “With a 25-acre site, we’re well-positioned to add to this facility if the need arises,” Fammartino said. Even before it opened doors for the first time, the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital was already unique. It is Indiana’s first LEED-certified hospital. LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It promotes strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health, including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The hospital was built with a “healing environment” in mind, using a combination of light, glass, gardens and the soothing sound of water flowing. Future plans call for walking and jogging trails to be made available for the public. While patients inside the facility get better, the environment around the hospital stays healthier. “It makes you proud just being a part of this,” Fammartino said. ■

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St.Vincent Fishers Hospital is LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

New St.Vincent Fishers Hospital Administrator Gary Fammartino.

St.Vincent Fishers Hospital reflects a healing environment, using light, gardens and the soothing sound of water. WRITTEN by Darrel Radford PHOTOS by Chris Bergin

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C O V E R S TO RY

100 YEARS

OF SUCCESS

EF Marburger celebrates 1 century and 5 generations

nce inside EF Marburger Fine Flooring, customers immediately find themselves walking in a place that almost magically changes from one type of flooring to another like a giant jigsaw puzzle, showcasing the wide variety of choices available at one of Indiana’s oldest businesses. It is a different kind of flooring center. You don’t see the imposing tall rolls of carpet like other stores. Here, carpet samples are neatly arranged on shelves as if they were books. There is a literal litany of colors and styles.There’s also a place for the kids to play, so mom and dad can take in all the choices. Even before walking inside the Allisonville Road business, Marburger’s has a unique appearance. A horse standing on two legs almost seems to wave customers into the parking lot.

The horse statue outside of EF Marburger Fine Flooring has become a community landmark much like the business itself.

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“My dad plays polo,” explained Kelly Marburger Novak, who represents a fourth generation of the family involved with the store. “The horse out in front has become a landmark of sorts. When giving directions, you hear people say ‘west of the horse’ or ‘south of the horse.’”

Serving personal and industrial needs

Marburger’s staff pride themselves in being able to meet the needs of a wide spectrum – from the everyday shopper looking to improve the appearance of their home to a place like the new J.W. Marriott hotel, the world’s largest Marriott hotel. “It doesn’t matter if they spend $5 or $100,000,” Marburger Novak said. “We really care about all of our customers.” That time-tested attitude was proven again when a customer came in looking for a single tile. When they found one and asked for the price, they were told it was “OK, just to take it.” Months later, that same customer came back and purchased all the flooring for their new home. “But some people still don’t know we’re here,” Marburger Novak said. “We have prices for everyday budgets. We’ve gone into pricing competitions with the big box stores and we’ve won.”

Lessons from Grandfather

Kelly Marburger Novak and her father, Ron Marburger, stand in front of a rug display in their Fishers fine flooring store.

EF Marburger Fine Flooring specializes in meeting diverse customer needs.

Winning has been a way of life since E.F. Marburger opened the store in 1913 during a turbulent time for the American economy. The store survived a Great Depression by putting the customer first. “I was taught well by my grandfather,” said Ron Marburger, current owner of the store. “His idea was the customer is the most important thing in a business. As long as the customer is happy, you are always going to succeed.” It’s been a formula that’s worked. Marburger’s is one of only 37 companies in Indiana that have operated continuously for 100 years. Like riding a horse, the family has galloped through much change in the business. In fact, it has actually saddled some of it and driven industry improvements. In the early days, however, flooring was, well, kind of boring. “One hundred years ago, all construction was frame and the only flooring product available was linoleum,” Ron Marburger explained. “There were no such things as adhesives. “The big change came when builders started see PAGE 18

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using concrete,” he continued. “Somebody had to develop an adhesive.” That somebody happened to be Ron Marburger’s grandfather, Eli Franklin Marburger, who found a dream substance in his fields. “My grandfather used to be a farmer, so he took the centers of corn cobs, which was a really gooey substance, and helped develop an adhesive for Armstrong.” That kind of innovation has become a Marburger trademark. In the years that followed, the business would: l Install the world’s largest greaseproof industrial floor system in 1950 for Western Electric Co. in Indianapolis. l Develop a carpet in 1968 to match a new “open classroom concept” for schools that reduced noise, resisted wear and maintained an original quality appearance. l Help specify and install a carpet that could withstand 18 million people walking across it annually at Indianapolis International Airport both in the 1980s and 1990s.

Five generations of Marburgers

The business has been a home away from home for generations of the Marburgers. E. F. ran the business until 1958, handing over the reins to his son, Donald. He operated it until 1979, when his son, Ronald, took over. Ron Marburger looks around what is now a 48,000 square-foot facility and smiles. The carpet and flooring industry has come a long way – and his family has literally been on the ground floor of it all. “Things really didn’t change until after World War II,” he said. “That was when tufting – manufacturing carpet in wide widths – came into fashion. Not really until the 1990s did we have a lot of variety. Now it’s just mind-boggling how many products we have. That’s why you need a showroom as big as this one.” As impressive as the facility is its continued family foundation. Today, in addition to residential sales manager Kelly Marburger Novak, you’ll also find her sister, Kim, helping businesses and schools with flooring needs. Ron Marburger’s grandchildren are also working at the store, representing a fifth generation.

Working with Dad

In 2000, Kelly Marburger Novak returned from California, where she lived and worked alongside her brother in the entertainment industry. The lure of a family business wouldn’t leave her alone, however. Many are pleased she decided to return to Indiana. She is also the 2013 chairperson of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. What’s it like working in a family dominated environment? “My dad believes because we’re family, we always have a vested interest in the company,” she said. “Everybody here has a great work ethic and we treat our customers like family. How’s working with dad? “If something doesn’t go right, I’ve got my dad and my boss scolding me,” she said with a grin. “Fortunately, that doesn’t happen too often.” More than flooring bridges the generation gap between a pre-television era dad and a high-tech daughter. “I think we learn from each other,” Novak said. ■

A N A LY S I S

Navigating progress B

Median U-turns to ease congestion and improve access to businesses

y the end of the month, the Town of Fishers will open the final of four median U-turns at the intersection of 96th Street and Allisonville Road. The median U-turn is the first of its kind in Indiana and a creative solution to the traffic congestion at the intersection.

Intersection improvements were needed because of the previous intersectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inability to accommodate the approximately 50,000 cars passing through, on average, each day. The average wait-time at the intersection began to exceed three minutes and it was estimated to increase to five minutes by 2030 if the intersection remained untouched. Town staff researched several options to improve the intersection. First, conventional improvements were considered. This type of improvement would have included three left turn lanes and two right turn lanes at each signal. Additional through lanes would also have been necessary. Due to the impact the added roadways would have on the businesses and homes at the intersection, conventional improvements were dismissed. The town wanted to improve the intersection, while maintaining the footprint of the area. Next, the town staff evaluated several unconventional intersection configurations. The median U-turn was chosen because it would have the least negative impact on the nearby businesses while greatly improving traffic flow. Other options considered would have required relocating businesses, which the town was determined to avoid. The configuration will not only improve wait times and congestion, but the new median signals create smoother access points to neighboring business lots. The median U-turn intersection takes into consideration the potential development of new businesses in the area and the corresponding increase in traffic. The intersection will be able to accommodate this increase in traffic through 2030. When the final median U-turn is open, the average wait time will be just under two minutes. This time will be accurate through 2030, making the wait time two minutes shorter on average in 2030 than if the intersection was not improved. The median U-turn design will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.3 tons per day by reducing the time drivers are idling in the intersection. â&#x2013;

U-TURN DIRECTIONS

Once the median U-turns are fully open in May, navigation directions will be as follows:

GOING EAST

If you are heading east on 96th Street and want to go north on Allisonville Road: 1. Turn right onto Allisonville Road 2. Immediately get into the left lane 3. Make a U-turn at the median signal and proceed straight through the intersection, continuing north

GOING NORTH

If you are heading north on Allisonville Road and want to go west, toward Carmel, on 96th Street: 1. Turn right onto 96th Street 2. Immediately get into the left lane 3. Make a U-turn at the median signal and proceed straight through the intersection, continuing west

GOING WEST

If you are heading west on 96th Street and want to go south, toward Indianapolis, on Allisonville Road: 1. Turn right onto Allisonville Road 2. Immediately get into the left lane 3. Make a U-turn at the median signal and proceed straight through the intersection, continuing south

GOING SOUTH

If you are heading south on Allisonville Road and want to go east on 96th Street: 1. Turn right onto 96th Street 2. Immediately get into the left lane 3. Make a U-turn at the median signal and proceed straight through the intersection, continuing east

For more information on Drive Fishers road projects please visit www.fishers.in.us/DriveFishers or follow @DriveFishers on Twitter. Residents can also sign up for free email alerts via Fishers Alert by visiting www.fishers.in.us/SocialMediaCenter.

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spring loaded

Sky Zone brings bounce to Fishers WRITTEN by Rodney Richey PHOTOS by Chris Bergin

or those driving through Fishers on Interstate 69 and wondering about the label “Sky Zone” on one of the buildings, allow Cory Haffner, co-owner of the Fishers entertainment center, to explain. “It started in Las Vegas,” says Haffner, former owner of HXR Imaging. In 2004, entrepreneur Rick Platt created a basketball dunking game using trampolines, for extra lift. “He was trying to make it the next extreme sport to get carried by Spike and other TV networks like that,” Haffner says. Some interest was evident, but the concept never developed sufficiently to IF YOU GO warrant further investment. COST: $13/hour. “It just never took off,” Haffner Special rates for continues. “So he had this big facility, multiple hours or and these skateboard kids and kids off non-profits. Private the street would come in and say, ‘Hey, courts for parties or events. can we come in and just jump on your trampolines?’” WHERE: 10080 E. Rick Platt’s son, Jeff, saw the poten- 121st St., #182, tial of a slightly altered business model. Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 572-2999

Getting the rebound www.skyzone.com/ Sky Zone was repackaged as an fishers “indoor trampoline park” and sold as franchises. Today, there are more than 25 nationally. Each location contains varying sizes of trampolines, fitted together to allow players to run down the “court” in two or three steps, getting insane air with each bounce. There also are other attractions, such as 3-D dodgeball, in which the walls come into play, plus a pit filled with chunks of foam rubber, like those used in gymnastics training. Noblesville native Haffner is part owner, with Pam and Christopher Day. How did these three get involved in Sky Zone? One of Haffner’s neighbors was Jeff Mast, then owner of the 25,000-square-foot Sky Zone in Fishers. Mast was preparing an expansion into nearby Plainfield and Louisville, Ky. (Sky Zones have recently been announced for Fort Wayne and Merrillville.) Haffner and his family – especially his three daughters – were already Sky Zone fans. see PAGE 23

Pam Day and Cory Haffner are co-owners with Pam’s husband, Christopher, of Sky Zone, a Fishers entertainment center with trampolines, a foam rubber pit and 3-D dodge ball.

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Fishers After Dark

FREE Fishers

FREE

In the Country

Music series

Join us the first Saturday of the month:

Laid-back evenings of acoustical music by local and regional artists.

Fridays: 8-10 p.m.

June -September

June

Presented by

7 14 21 28

The Phil Pierle Trio Rick Matillo Two for the Show Jon Barnard

JuLY 5 12 19 26

June 1

Tim Brickley Sukie Conley Don Clarkson Scott Greeson

AuguSt 2 9 16 23 30

Less is More Wommblies Duo Ron Espiritu Branch Gordon Ryan M. Brewer

SePtember

6 New August Acoustic Duo 13 Kate Myers

Enjoy food trucks and beverages for purchase!

www.fishers.in.us/parks/fridaysafterdark

Sheila Stephen and the Rodeo Monkeys

E Fishers Summer FREFun for the whole family! B Concert Series Presented by

July 6

ring a picnic and enjoy great music!

Bigg Country

August 3

Blue River Band

September 7

Blue Moon Swamp John Fogerty Tribute

7-9:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: 7-p.m. June 4 Living Proof

July 2 BBI

Sponsored by the goddard school

2013 Patron Sponsor Primrose School of West Fishers

www.fishers.in.us/parks/summerconcerts

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive Weather Line 317.595.3491 | www.fishers.in.us

No scooters, RazorsÂŽ, skateboards, rollerblades, skates or bicycles, please.

from PAGE 21

And Haffner was selling his radiology business. “Out of the blue one day, I got a text,” Haffner says. Mast was looking to sell the Fishers location. A flying leap Originally opened in November 2011, the Fishers Sky Zone has been a success. “When you open your doors on day one, you’d better be ready,” Haffner says. “Because you are going to get slammed. We’re sold out pretty much every weekend.” Another big draw for Haffner is the exercise that people are getting, especially young ones. “You get a kid in here to dunk on the basketball goals and flip around a little bit and not be home on his Xbox,” he says. “I think it’s pretty neat.” One important business aspect is the standard waiver that customers must sign. There is some obvious risk in any physical activity, Haffner says, but a sizable share comes from customers not using the equipment as instructed. “We take the waivers very seriously, but we also take safety in general very seriously. And we are constantly monitoring to make sure everyone is doing the same.” Hang time How is running Sky Zone different than running a conventional business? “You can’t walk in here without getting a big smile on your face,” Haffner says. “All of us involved are parents, and we all have small kids. And when you see those birthday parties come through here, or just when you see an older person get on the trampoline, as soon as they start bouncing, they start getting that big grin on their face.” There have even been a few well-known guests, including some members of the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. Haffner won’t name them for the record, citing their right to have fun just like everyone else. He does admit to posing for the occasional photo or getting an autograph. “I also love the interaction,” he adds. “I’m very peopleoriented, but I’d never gotten a chance to deal with people on a retail-type level. I love running the concession stand. That’s the most fun I’ve ever had.” The ultimate satisfaction is in the exhilaration evident in those who visit Sky Zone, even those outside the average customers ages of 6-16. Sky Zone has started a “Toddler Time,” there is a “Sky Camp” for older kids, and grown siblings and office colleagues often use Sky Zone for strengthening more than just their leg muscles. There is even “Skyrobics,” for the more athletic. Everyone needs a lift For the uninitiated, Sky Zone might just sound like a bunch of trampolines. “Some people think we’re like a Monkey Joe’s, where we’d have blow-up things in here only for people ages 3 to 8,” Haffner says. “And really, our demographics show that we get a wide swath of different age groups.” Two dunking goals, one set at 11 feet, the other at 7 feet, entice the basketball fans. Several runs lead to the foam pit, and there is an open jump area, as well as individual trampoline squares. There is an area devoted to birthday parties. “The only problem we face here is, we need more space,” Haffner says, smiling. “I guess that’s a good problem to have.” ■

Re a c hing for Extraordinary * Hamilton Southeastern Schools www.hse.k12.in.us

For 100 years, EF Marburger has focused solely on fabulous flooring solutions for both residential and commercial customers. Even if you have been to our showroom, you should see us now. We’re bigger and better with more products and design inspirations. No matter what your budget or your taste, you deserve the best and that’s what you’ll get at EF Marburger. That’s our tradition.

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Where Al-Basha 11321 Village Square Lane Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 578-0040 Mediterranean $ Arni’s Restaurant 4705 E. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 571-0077 Pizza and Salads $å Buca di Beppo 6045 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 842-8666 Italian $$ 'å Burritos and Beer 14032 Britton Park Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 845-9527 Mexican Opening soon Cheeseburger in Paradise 9770 Crosspoint Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 585-0247 Burgers $ cRå Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 13647 Olivia Way Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 776-8805 Ice Cream, Burgers $ Dave & Busters 8350 Castleton Corner Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 572-2706 American $ cå Detour Geist 10158 Brooks School Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 669-9333 American $$ åR Donatos Pizza 8880 E. 96th Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 595-8844 Pizza and Salads $ Donatos Pizza 11760 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 572-1339 Pizza and Salads $ Drake’s 3740 E 82nd St. Indianapolis, In 46240 (317) 436-7531 American, Sushi $$ åR 24

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Extreme Pizza 8938 E. 96th Street Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 578-8400 Gourmet Pizza $ Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries 11670 Commercial Dr.,Suite 600 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 596-8686 Burgers and Fries $ Fox and Hound Pub & Grille 4901 E. 82nd Street Ste. 900 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 913-1264 American $$ c å Gigi’s Cupcakes 8981 E 116th Street Fishers,IN 46038 (317) 577-2253 Cupcakes $ Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn 9785 North by Northeast Blvd Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 577-5900 American $$ å Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt 8760 E. 116th Street Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 585-8065 Ice Cream, Frozen Treats $R 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 $

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Panera Bread 8510 E. 96th Street, Ste. A Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 579-1990 Soup, Salad, Sandwiches $R

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

3316 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 580-1280 Steakhouse $$$ c å

Stone Creek Dining Company 13904 Town Center Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 770-1170 American $$$ R å Taylor’s Bakery 8395 E. 116th St.#169 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 596-2253 $ Texas Roadhouse 12950 Publishers Drive Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 585-5020 Steakhouse $$ 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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Age Successfully 8395 E. 116th Street, Suite 125 Fishers, IN 46038 317-288-9065 www.agesuccessfully.com Anytime Fitness 7035 East 96th Street, Suite N Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-577-4383 www.anytimefitness.com/ 96thstreetlocation Barre Bee Fit Indianapolis 10080 E. 121st Street, Suite 121 Fishers, IN 46038 317-985-0331 www.barrebeefit.com Burritos and Beer, LLC 14032 Britton Park Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-845-9527 www.burritosbeer.com ChamberMaster 24400 Smiley Road, Suite 4 Nisswa, MN 56468 218-825-9200 www.chambermaster.com Courtyard by Marriott 8670 Allisonville Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-576-9559 www.marriott.com/indcs Cruise Planners in Fishers 13890 Rue Royale Lane McCordsville, IN 46055 317-863-5160 www.destinationsbydixie.com Curry Agency Inc. 13578 E 131st Street, Suite 270 Fishers, IN 46037 317-644-1770 www.curryagencyinc.com Detour Geist 10158 Brooks School Road Fishers, IN 46037 317-669-9333 www.detourgrille.com Dunlap Wealth Management 14074 Trade Center Drive, Suite 110 Fishers, IN 46038 317-770-2266 www.dunlap-wealth.com

New Members Innovations In Technology Consulting 10581 Tremont Drive Fishers, IN 46037 317-414-5717 www.innovationsintech.com Kathi Meyer, Tastefully Simple, Independent Consultant 6160 S Hunters Run Pendleton, IN 46064 765-610-1333 www.simplykathi.com Kirkpatrick Management Company, Inc. 5702 Kirkpatrick Way Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-570-4358 www.ekirkpatrick.com KONE Elevators 5201 Park Emerson Way Ste 0 Indianapolis, IN 46203 317-281-4558 www.kone.com MAINSCAPE 13418 Britton Park Rd. Fishers, IN 46038 317-577-3155 www.mainscape.com Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC 3091 E. 98th Street, Suite 160 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317-522-5459 www.mswma.com Nickloy Law 5540 Pebble Village Lane , Suite 300 Noblesville, IN 46062 317-773-3030 http://www.nickloylaw.com Personal Benefits Service LLC 14074 Trade Center Drive, Suite 135 Fishers, IN 46038 317-774-9170 www.personalbenefitsservice.com Platinum Pet Services 13244 Eastwood Lane Fishers, IN 46038 317-331-2928 www.platinumps.com

Prairie Guest House 13805 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-663-8728 www.prairieguesthouse.com Rheem Sales Company 9855 Crosspoint Blvd., Suite 114 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-572-9215 www.rheem.com Rhodes Insurance Group, Inc 11717 Lantern Road Fishers, IN 46038 317-915-5555 www.nationwide.com/scott-rhodes Roadfire Software 110 Rush Court Fishers, IN 46038 317-537-7880 roadfiresoftware.com/chamber Scott A. Adams, Attorney at Law 14074 Trade Center Drive, Ste. 147 Fishers, IN 46038 317-774-2200 www.scottadamslawfirm.com Southern Kitchen 7854 E. 96th Street Fishers, IN 46037 317-447-3843 www.yoursouthernkitchen.com SPARTA 10080 East 121st Street Fishers, IN 46037 317-698-4012 www.spartaindy.com The Coffee Spoon 11760 Olio Rd. Suite 400 Fishers, IN 46037 317-436-7982 www.thecoffeespoonfishers.com Tricoci University of Beauty Culture 9725 Crosspoint Commons Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-841-9400 www.tricociuniversity.com Zimmer Chiropractic & Nutrition 9757 Westpoint Drive, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-813-1998 www.zimmerchiropractic.com

NEW PLACES

Ribbon Cuttings H&R Block 7460 Fishers Station Drive Fishers, IN 46038 January 17, 2013

Age Successfully 8395 E. 116th Street, Suite 125 Fishers, IN 46038 January 25, 2013

Paul Davis Restoration 9715 Kincaid Dr. #1290 Fishers, IN 46037 January 24, 2013

Extreme Pizza 8938 E. 96th Street Fishers, IN 46037 February 11, 2013

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Detour American Grille Geist 10158 Brooks School Road Fishers, IN 46037 March 2, 2013

Salin Bank & Trust Company 11555 Allisonville Road Fishers, IN 46038 February 21, 2013

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marketFRESH

Spring is finally here and that means the Fishers Farmers Market is open for business. The Fishers Farmers Market is a community-focused initiative by the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Started 10 years ago with 15 vendors, this rain or shine market has grown to showcase more than 38 high quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, specialty products, meat and hot items prepared on site. The market, sponsored by Community Health Network â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which runs May 25 to Sept. 28 this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is juried to the strictest standards and showcases some of the best market vendors in Indiana. The market is visited by as many as 2,500 residents and visitors each Saturday morning from May through September. Many market enthusiasts consider it a destination point each Saturday. Others enjoy it as a chance to catch up with friends and family over a cup of coffee while perusing the fresh, tempting offerings or enjoying some local entertainment. see PAGE 28

Fishers fast facts

Population increases 38% In 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.

Population over time

Population

2010 total...................................... 76,794 Median age................................... 31 years

Households Total number of housing units............ 28,511 Average household size.......................... 2.9 Number of subdivisions..........................363

Population Projections 117,130

2030 2025

109,148 100,840

2020 2015

92,300

80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 (Population in thousands) SOURCES: Town of Fishers Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton Southeastern School District

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Farmers

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market

from PAGE 27

This year, the Farmers Market moves to the beautiful grounds in front of the new Fishers Amphitheater in the heart of the Town’s Municipal Complex. More than 700 member businesses of the Fishers Chamber have the added advantage of marketing themselves each Saturday by displaying their

promotional materials for free at the Fishers Chamber of Commerce booth. It's unusual that a chamber would sponsor a farmers market. But in Fishers, chamber directors saw a void. The idea was to give businesses and community members an opportunity to interact, drive foot traffic and create an atmosphere of community. And that's exactly what happens.

The Fishers Farmers Market hits all the marks. If you haven't been, go. You won't be disappointed. If you're a regular, welcome back!

Fishers

Farmers market

is sponsored by

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, Vice-President; 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..........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

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HAMILTON CO. ASSESSOR – FISHERS OFFICE Marilyn Schenkel................317-770-4439

INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN AIRPORT ....................... 317-849-0840

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Debbie Driskell...................317-842-8595

POST OFFICE..................317-913-7902

FALL CREEK TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Jeff Hern...........................317-841-3180 FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY..............................911 Fire Administration.............317-595-3200 Fire Dispatch (non-emergency).............. 317-773-1282 POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY..............................911 Police Administration..........317-595-3300 Police Dispatch (non-emergency).............. 317-773-1282 Crime Tip Line...................317-595-3305 BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES 3 Municipal Dr., .................317-842-0480 FISHERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE .......................................317-578-0700 HAMILTON CO. CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU......... 317-848-3181

LIBRARY.........................317-579-0300 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-Amer. Water...........800-492-8373 Citizens Water....................317-639-1501

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Fishers fast facts Recent awards for Fishers

Top Fishers Employers Company

2013:

► “Third Friendliest Town in America — Forbes.com

Number Employed Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae........................1,800 HSE Schools....................... 800

2012:

► “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America” (#12) — Money Magazine

Community Health Network.. 520

► “11th Best Place to Move” — Forbes Magazine

US Food Service.................. 450

► “10 Best Towns for Families” — Family Circle Magazine

Town of Fishers................... 350

► “Playful City USA Community” — KaBOOM!

Conner Prairie..................... 340

► “Safest City in the Nation” — CQ Press

Roche Diagnostics............... 500 Fishers Town Hall

Wiley Publishing.................. 418 First Advantage................... 350 I.U. Health Saxony.............. 300 FORUM Credit Union............ 285

I.U. Health Saxony

2011:

► “Green Community” — Indiana Association of Cities and Towns

2010 income comparisons

► “#1 Top 10 Cities for Families in U.S.” — The Learning Channel (TLC)

Median household income Fishers Indiana United States $87,740 $52,822 $ 55,970

► “Certificate of Excellence” — Center for Performance Measurement

Average household income Fishers Indiana United States $103,398 $65,853 $ 74,974

► “Top 100 Places to Live” — Relocate America ► “Top 25 Suburbs for Retirement” — Forbes.com

7.9% United States

8.6% Indiana

Per capita income Fishers Indiana $36,838 $26,040

January 2013 unemployment 6.7% Hamilton County

Community numbers Businesses:

1,820 Parks:

Miles of walking trails:

United States $28,779

83+

Production/ Construction transportation/ 7% Fishing/ farming/forestry materials

>1%

3.3%

Service

SOURCES:

5.7% Fishers

Town of Fishers

Workforce Sales/ office

31%

Management/ professional

55%

Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton Southeastern School District U.S. Department of Labor Statistics

Total labor force: 35,203 FISHERS | MAY-AUG 2013 | Fishers Chamber

BY THE NUMBERS

Fishers schools and education Elementary K-4 Brooks School Elementary 12451 Brooks School Rd., 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 (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 SOURCES: Town of Fishers Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton Southeastern School District U.S. Census Bureau

Grades 9-12

Fishers 13000 Promise Road High Fishers, IN 46038 School (317) 915-4290 30

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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

Hamilton SE School District Enrollment

Grades 7-8

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

2012-2013

19,812

2009-2010

17,797

1999-2000

7,979

1989-1990

2,845

1979-1980

2,186

Educational attainment

Grades K-8

St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School 11421 Hague Road Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 842-1125

Some college/ Assoc. degree

Grade 9

Hamilton Southeastern H.S. Freshman Center 12001 Olio Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 594-4390

21%

H.S. diploma

46.2%

11%

Less than H.S. diploma

3.3%

B.A. degree

M.A. degree+

18.5%

Grades 10-12

Hamilton 13910 E. 126th Street Southeastern Fishers, IN 46037 High School (317) 594-4190

Governor The

The Fishers Chamber of Commerce hosts Gov. Mike Pence for his gubernatorial debut

GOV. MIKE PENCE made his gubernatorial debut before The Fishers Chamber of Commerce last month, an event underwritten by presenting sponsor Duke Energy. Pence discussed his proposed income tax cut and its outlook at the Indiana Legislature, as well as a variety of statewide issues that affect small businesses. “These are always very popular events,” said Dan Canan, President and CEO of The Fishers Chamber of Commerce. “Chamber members have a peek inside government, private industry and corporate America that others just don’t get. The networking alone pays huge dividends.”

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Why

Fishers? Health care

Nationally recognized hospitals and health providers offering exceptional care on all levels.

Livability

Consistently high national rankings in the areas of affordability, familyfriendliness, safety, and all-around livibility.

Business

More than 1,800 businesses employing a large number of management and professional positions, resulting in incomes well above the national average.

Education

Award-winning public school system and high educational attainment among residents.

Recreation

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Nationally recognized interactive history park, 14 parks, more than 83 miles of walking trails, extensive youth recreaional sports organization.

The right place. The right time. The right life.

The JMetzger Group Fishers Chamber of Commerce