Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Directory by Towne Post Network, Inc.

2021–2022

Member Directory & Community Guide

PUBLISHED BY THE TOWNE POST NETWORK

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WELCOME TO LAWRENCE A Letter from the Mayor

Welcome to Lawrence, where residents, schools and businesses unite in its appreciation for the excellent location and strength of community. With great people and great schools, Lawrence is a great place to live, work and play.

Market, July Fourth Fest that concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, Community Safety Day and its annual wing eating competition between the The City of Lawrence offers a unique retreat within Marion Lawrence Police Department and County while maintaining strong connectivity to the urban core of the Lawrence Fire Department, as Indianapolis and Central Indiana. An ‘A’ rated metropolitan school well as “A Lawrence Christmas” tree district, a tightly knit business community, rich history, and a strong lighting and parade. Lawrence Parks hosts an annual Fall Festival residential market bolster Lawrence’s unique Fall Creek Valley complete with costume contest and treats as well as Spring Fling for terrain and numerous recreational and athletic amenities. children with an egg hunt and plenty of surprises. Population growth, educational enrollment, educational attainment, and gross assessed values are all important community progress indicators that have upward trends. Through continued powerful partnerships between governmental entities and units, dynamic organizations, such as the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, area businesses, large and small, and our caring and committed residents, the City of Lawrence continues to be a distinctive place that fosters growth. Lawrence has many tangible assets, including Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison, an area that has seen a tremendous and ongoing rebirth as the center of the City of Lawrence with the convenience of easy access to multiple interstate systems. There are year round community events such as the Fort Ben Farmers

Lawrence is home to one of the highest ratios of green space to total land area in the State of Indiana. Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park and the Fort Golf Course are favorites for residents and visitors alike. Lawrence Community Park is home to premier youth sports facilities such as soccer, baseball, youth football, and a skate park. Strong civic organizations, community engagement, an educated and capable workforce and local business leaders who are committed to improving and investing in the City of Lawrence make Lawrence an ideal community. Steve Collier, Mayor City of Lawrence

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BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP Corporate Sponsorships are Available at several levels VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Join us at the Visitor’s Center for a Volunteer Project focused on maintaining our beautiful park! First and Third Mondays each month

To find out more about volunteer opportunities for yourself or a group, please contact us at: friendsoffortharrison@gmail.com Follow the Friends of Fort Harrison on Facebook at facebook.com/FriendsofFortHarrison Visit our website at www.friendsoffortharrison.org

Report to the Visitor’s Center Mission: to improve and maintain the park Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month

A monthly volunteer opportunity dedicated to park improvement and larger projects

The Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and preserving the natural resources, park facilities, and educational programs for enrichment of the park. Our organization works closely with the park staff to improve and maintain park trails, gardens, and facilities, provide support for natural resources education, and provide financial and volunteer support for events and programs. Our efforts are funded by membership dues, fundraising activities, corporate sponsorship, and grants.

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The Greater Lawrence Chamber Champions Local Businesses and Community Members GLC STAFF Brad Klopfenstein, President Rebecca McVay, Marketing & Events Coordinator

GLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cassandra Faroute, Past Chair Total Rewards Solutions Dusty Simmons, Chair of the Board State Bank David Blount, Chair Elect Office Works Michael Shreves, Treasurer MSD Lawrence Township Alan Becker, Secretary Bose McKinney & Evans Gina Apple, Board Member Conga Mark Clark, Board Member Citizens State Bank Ross Snider, Board Member USI Consultants Angie Dunst, Board Member Community Health Network Dave Humes, Board Member Edward Jones Kade Koch, Board Member Kade Koch Realty Nichole Reynolds, Board Member Stock Yards Bank Grace Rodecap, Board Member Cathedral High School Ryan Smith, Board Member BMO Harris Bank Camilo Colonia, Board Member Velo Indy Real Estate Company Shari Hinds, Board Member USI Consultants April Krowel, Board Member The Brain Center Mark Forcum, Board Member Envoy

The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce (GLC) exists to further the interests of local businesses and organizations while supporting the community. Originally tied to the City of Lawrence, it has expanded as Lawrence Township has grown. Its members are located throughout the northeast corner of Marion County and Indianapolis, which includes not only traditional Lawrence, but also the areas of Binford, Castleton, Geist and Oaklandon. Members enjoy the perks of belonging to the GLC in an area that is continuing to expand and thrive. They find making contacts becomes much easier with increased opportunities for interaction. Membership also enhances credibility. Since February of 2020, the GLC has been enthusiastically led by President Brad Klopfenstein. “Businesses or organizations benefit by joining the chamber,” he says. “It gives members the chance to network and be exposed to potential clients and customers. Belonging shows employees that their employer cares about the community. The chamber supports various festivals and many organizations such as the Lawrence Advisory Council on Disabilities. The chamber also attends mayor’s meetings, council meetings and city committee meetings. We stay up to date on issues affecting the community and we are a conduit of information to our members. Plus, we are here to help members negotiate the bureaucracy of government.” The GLC offers five levels of membership and corresponding benefits. Nonprofit organizations receive 20% off the price of any tier. Membership begins at $275 for the Copper level, and includes base amenities. These include job postings, coupons and press releases on the GLC website, as well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony and host duties for an after-hours business mixer. GreaterLawrenceChamber.org | 7

Each level adds increasing support. The midpoint membership stage is $1,600 for Silver, and this is the level where brand exposure kicks in. Logo placement and the opportunity to create a mini web page on the GLC website are some of the perks. The highest level is Platinum, for $5,500. At this point advertising is increased, and tables of eight are reserved for important city occasions such as State of the City and State of the School addresses. The organization is structured in a way that promotes and advances both its members and the community. It is led and governed by a volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms. Day-to-day operations are executed by a professional staff of Klopfenstein and Rebecca McVay, marketing and events coordinator. A dedicated group serves as ambassadors, and works to recruit and maintain members. “What is so great about the Greater Lawrence community is the diversity of people that you don’t find anywhere else in Indiana,” Klopfenstein says. “We have such a broad range from the whole City of Lawrence, Castleton, north Shadeland and Binford. There is still a bit of military presence and the hub has shifted to the revitalized historic Fort Harrison campus, where you can walk to restaurants and businesses. It’s even got a 1,700-acre Fort Harrison State Park. Klopfenstein says the organization has room to grow. “Our goal is to give our members a feeling of belonging and a sense of place, with a leg up on everything Lawrence has to offer - and it’s got a lot,” he says. The Greater Lawrence Chamber is located at 6501 Sunnyside Road in Indianapolis. For more info, call 317-541-9876, email info@greaterlawrencechamber.org, or visit greaterlawrencechamber.org.

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LAWRENCE BY THE NUMBERS 128,747 2021 Population

6,394 Veterans

35.6

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Rate of Home Ownership

89.5% High School Graduates or Higher

$39,786 Average Earnings

6.9%

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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

16,162

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94%

Graduation Rate

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The Oaklandon Youth Organization is the place for baseball and softball in the City of Lawrence. Providing programs for full-time travel, all-star travel and recreational leagues all year long for more than 1600 ballplayers from more than 1000 families. Our recreational league hosts both a spring season starting in March and a fall season starting in August. We also offer popular indoor winter workouts from January to March.

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CREAM OF THE CROP MSD of Lawrence Township Makes a Massive Investment in Schools Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided

In January of 2014, when Dr. Shawn A. Smith became superintendent of schools for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, he saw a hole in the district with regard to facilities planning and long-term maintenance. Therefore, he spearheaded the Blue Ribbon Facilities Plan, the district’s multiyear initiative to update, secure and plan for the future. “Every student and employee deserves a vibrant, safe environment that is conducive to learning and teaching,” Smith says. “Strong schools yield strong communities.”

Hill Elementary, Lawrence Central and Lawrence North softball stadium upgrades, Sunnyside Elementary, and Amy Beverland Elementary. In 2020 district leaders broke ground on a new transportation facility, scheduled for completion in late 2021. They also started full renovations at Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, Brook Park Elementary, Forest Glen Elementary, Oaklandon Elementary, Winding Ridge Elementary, and the four Early Learning Centers. The Early Learning Centers and elementary schools will be completed this fall.

“We have some buildings built in the 1960s and others in the 1990s, so the needs across buildings are vastly different,” says Dr. Between 2015 and 2020, more than $174 million have been invested Dana Altemeyer, director of communications. “One thing that’s in capital improvement projects. That is outside of 2019’s $191 consistent across the board is our commitment to safety, so we put million capital referendum, used to renovate the two high schools and enhanced safety and security measures in place in all buildings, four remaining elementary schools, make aesthetic upgrades to the including the reconfiguration of entryways to make them more Early Learning Centers, and update playground equipment. secure.” To date, the district has completed Crestview Elementary, McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology, Lawrence Central and Lawrence North stadiums and auditoriums, Mary Castle Elementary, Belzer Middle School’s concessions area and track, Skiles Test Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary, Harrison

Some of the security upgrades include bullet-resistant glass, keyless door access, new video systems and new cameras. The district leaders also implemented a buzz-in system for all visitors to the building, created separate bus and parent traffic, and zoned buildings for limited access.

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“I think sometimes there may be a misconception that the school just added a fancy facade onto the building, but there is so much more to it than that,” Altemeyer says.

“These spaces allow the students to better receive services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and needed medical support,” Altemeyer says.

Contemporary learning spaces are different than they were back in the 1960s, starting with bandwidth capacity in a 1:1 learning environment where students in all grade levels have devices. As for flexible learning spaces, elementary schools have now all been equipped with large maker-space labs, which are multi-purpose rooms that promote hands-on learning in areas such as design, 3D printing, audio-visual, hand tools and programming. New spaces for exceptional learners meet the cognitive and physical needs of students with more profound disabilities.

Over time the scope of the project has continued to grow. Currently, there are 11 different construction projects happening simultaneously. Other projects have tackled inequities among facilities. For instance, Lawrence Central’s decades-old pool, lovingly referred to as a hot tub, needed to go. Lawrence North’s pool, built in 2012, had some structural issues. “When we think about growing the aquatics program as well as equity in the offerings between our two schools, the community

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felt strongly that we needed to have two competitive aquatics facilities, and we were responsive to that by implementing a plan for a 50-meter pool at both buildings,” Altemeyer says. The high school renovations are taking place in phases. Work will not be finished until 2024, as school remains in operation during construction. Plans are underway for building a threestory academic wing onto the front of both Lawrence Central and Lawrence North. Once students can move, additional demolition and construction can take place. Capital projects planned for 2023 include Belzer Middle School and Fall Creek Valley Middle School, which will target specific needs at each building. Once those are complete, the district will start over with reassessing the needs of schools. “The district was in a place where some of the buildings had areas that had fallen into disrepair over time,” Altemeyer says. “Maintaining a cycle revisiting all facilities is far more cost effective.” While academics are at the forefront of everything that the school corporation does, curb appeal matters too, as strong schools protect property values. “People don’t want to send their children to dilapidated, outdated

facilities,” Altemeyer says. “We want students, families and community members to be proud of their schools.” Take Forest Glen, which two years ago had carpet on the walls. While the education was still of high quality, as evidenced by the year-round wait list, the building looked tired and dated. “When you step inside a fresh, revitalized, colorful space, it’s inviting and exciting,” Altemeyer says. Feedback from parents, students, faculty, staff and community members has been positive. “As a parent, employee and community resident, the renovations bring an additional layer of pride and excitement,” says Lawrence Central Principal Franklyn Bush. “The vision to ensure that Lawrence Township schools are the top of the line in every aspect is important for alumni, and current and future students.” “The community is proud to live and work in Lawrence Township,” adds Altemeyer, who notes that when they have dedication ceremonies, retired teachers and alumni often come back to see the renovated spaces. “There is a sense of pride as everyone feels the energy and vibrancy of a new facility.”

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Accounting

Teipen, Selanders, Poynter & Ayres, P.C. 

teipencpa.com 7340 E. 82nd St.,Ste A Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 598-6700

 Yount and Company LLC yountcpa.com 5665 North Post Road Suite 110 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 546-1020

Advertising/Marketing  Effectv effectv.com 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd, Ste 500 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 260-3889

Apartments

 Brigadier Apartments brigadierapartments.com 8961-A Brigadier Drive Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 898-6078  Merici Village Apartments villageofmerici.org 5707 Lawton Loop East Drive Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 805-4312  The Otis at Fort Ben theotisfortben.com 9310 Otis Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 912-1100

Architects / Engineering  American Structurepoint Structurepoint.com 9025 River Road, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 547-5580

 Context Design context-design.com 5825 Lawton Loop East Drive INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216 (317) 485-6900  Curran Architecture curran-architecture.com 5719 Lawton Loop E. Drive, Ste. 212 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 288-0681

Attorneys

 Bose McKinney & Evans LLP boselaw.com 111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 684-5000  Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC ckflaw.com 5845 Lawton Loop E. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 545-1760

 Schmidt Associates, Inc. schmidt-arch.com 415 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 263-6226

 Eads Murray & Pugh, P.C. eadsmurraypugh.com 9515 E. 59th Street, Suite B Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 536-2565

 Wessler Engineering wesslerengineering.com 6219 South East Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 788-4551

 McKean Law Firm mckeanlaw.com Harrison Centre 9105 E. 56th St,. Ste 317 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 524-6320

Engineering Design Services  VITREON Group vitreon.group P.O. Box 402 Westfield, IN 46074 (317) 449-5700

Associations / Organizations Nonprofit  Lawrence Exchange Club nationalexchangeclub.org PO Box 26851 Lawrence, IN 46226

 Lawrence Sunrise Kiwanis Club lawrencesunrisekiwanis.org PO Box 26513 Lawrence, IN 46226  Rotary Club of Indianapolis NE 5613 Skyridge Dr Indianapolis, IN 46250 16 | GreaterLawrenceChamber.org

Automotive Sales/ Service/Supplies

 SIGNIFICANT CARS significantcars.com 626 North Park Avenue INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-0000 (317) 260-0472

INC

 Voelkel’s Collision Repair, Inc. voelkelscollision.com 6201 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 823-6200

Bail Bonding

 United Surety Agents, Inc. unitedsuretyagents.com 5153 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 254-8721

Banking/Financial Institutions  BMO Harris - Shadeland Ave. bmo.com/main/personal 7652 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 576-6340

 BMO Harris Bank - Castleton bmoharris.com 7652 N Shadeland Ave Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 558-6622  BMO Harris Bank - Sunnyside bmoharris.com 5835 Sunnyside Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 823-2064  Citizens State Bank mycsbin.com 902 S Rangeline Rd Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 844-5170

Business Consulting

 STAR Financial Bank starfinancial.com 9165 E 56th St. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 566-3171

 Don McQuade indianapolis.score.org (317) 771-9515

 Lushin, Inc. lushin.com 5655 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 846-9200

 State Bank statebank1910.bank 900 East 56th Street Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 858-6196  Stock Yards Bank and Trust syb.com 6840 Lake Plaza Dr Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-238-2860

 Pellinore Advisors LLC pellinoreadvisors.com 8716 Sturgeon Bay LN Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 590-5278

Business Consulting PR Consulting

 Teachers Credit Union tcunet.com 6710 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 577-1313

 DehlerPR dehlerpr.com 10569 Camille Ct. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-3494

The National Bank of Indianapolis 

Financial Center First Credit Union - Main Center 

fcfcu.com 7101 E. 56th Street Lawrence, IN 46226 (317) 916-7700

 First Financial Bank bankatfirst.com 9050 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 600-2480  Forum Credit Union forumcu.com 5760 Sunnyside Road Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 558-6000  Old National Bank - 56th St. oldnational.com/index.asp 8930 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 542-9010  Regions Bank regions.com 10869 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-2000

Catering / Restaurant

nbofi.com 6807 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 598-9000

Fitzgerald’s Lunch House and Catering 

Beer Distributor

 Monarch Distributing, LLC monarchdistributingllc.com 9347 E. Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 612-1310

Bowling

Brewery / Restaurant

 Triton Brewing Company tritonbrewing.com 5764 Wheeler Rd Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 735-2706

 Gold

Church

Saint Lawrence Catholic Church and School 

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 Hindel Bowling Lanes hindelbowl.com 6833 Massachusetts Ave. Lawrence, IN 46226 (317) 545-1231

Membership Level  Platinum

fitzgeraldscatering.com 9130 Otis Ave Suite D Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 308-7010

 Silver

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 First Church of Christ, Scientist 7905 Hague Rd Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 842-9397

College/University

 Ivy Tech Community College ivytech.edu 9301 E. 59th Street Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 921-4839

 Bronze

 Copper

College/University Nonprofit

Anderson University, Adult & Graduate Studies 

anderson.edu 1303 E. 5th Street Anderson, IN 46012 (765) 641-4562

Community/Economic Development The Carey Wilkins CommUNITY Foundation 

12403 CRYSTAL POINTE CIR Lawrence, IN 46236 (317) 289-7581

Community/ Nonprofit Economic Development Business Networking Group Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce 

lawrencechamberofcommerce.org 6501 Sunnyside Rd., Suite A216 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 541-9876

Community/Economic Development / Nonprofit Lawrence Community Development Corporation 

lawrencecdc.wordpress.com 9165 Otis Ave., Suite 201 Lawrence, Indiana 46216 (317) 542-0146

Concierge Service

Lighten Your Load Concierge Service 

lylconciergeservice.com 2441 N. Eustis Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46229 (317) 695-7082

Construction/Renovation  Envoy envoy-cm.com 5723 Bitrz Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 594-4600

 freije Engineered Solutions Co. fes-co.com 11800 Exit 5 Pkwy, Suite 106 Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 716-7920

Consulting

 MO Strategies mostrat.com 47 S. Pennsylvania St., Suite 201 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 514-1276

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Contractors

 Milestone Contractors milestonelp.com 7661 N. Perimeter Rd., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46241 (317) 788-6885

Contractors Construction/Renovation  Amerifence amerifenceusa.com 4340 Hull Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 571-1200

Contractors / Electrical

 Fortune Academy thefortuneacademy.org 5626 Lawton Loop, E. Drive Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 377-0544 Fortune Academy is a comprehensive school dedicated to educating and equipping students grades 1-12 with language learning differences to become competent and confident life-long learners.

 InPwr, Inc. inpwrinc.com 10640 Deme Drive, Suite M Indianpolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-3375

Contractors / Roofing

 Cochran Exteriors, LLC cochranexteriors.com 8461 Castlewood Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 288-5016

Contractors / Tile / Marble  Tremain Tile and Marble tre-main.com 8101 E. 47th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 549-1991

Copies

 Minuteman Press indyeast.minutemanpress.com 9105 E. 56th Street, Suite E Indianpolis, IN 46216 (317) 746-6703

Education

 Cathedral High School gocathedral.com 5225 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 542-1481

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The Goddard SchoolLawrence at Geist 

goddardschools.com 10925 Cork Place Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 826-7522

McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology 

ltschools.org 7250 East 75th Street Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 964-8006

 MSD Lawrence Township ltschools.org 6501 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 423-8200  Primrose School of Geist primrosegeist.com 7615 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-7808

 St. Mary’s Child Center smccindy.org 9230 Hawkins Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 543-0782

Engineering /Design Services  Indesign, LLC indesign-llc.com 8225 E. 56th St. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 377-5441

 Shrewsberry & Associates, LLC shrewsusa.com 7321 Shadeland Station, Suite 160 Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 841-4799

Entertainment / Nonprofit  Arts for Lawrence artsforlawrence.org THEATER at the FORT 8920 Otis Ave Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 875-1900

 Poindexter Excavating, Inc. poindexterexcavating.com P.O. Box 36399 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 823-6837  Poindexter Transport poindexterexcavating.com 10443 E. 56th St., P.O. Box 36399 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 823-6837

 Elite Beverages 5780 Sunyside Road Lawrence, IN 46235 (317) 823-8791

 Smoothie King smoothieking.com 9940 Pendleton Pike, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 932-0411

 Flanner & Buchanan Geist flannerbuchanan.com 7855 Cork Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 454-7078

 Hillcrest Country Club hillcrestccindy.com 6098 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-251-1425 x222

Government

 Ali for Indy aliforindy.com 11827 Rossmore Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 219-789-2615

 Indiana Funeral Care harrymooremortuary.com 8151 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 636-6464

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legacycremationfuneral.com 5215 N Shadeland Ave Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 562-0145

CIRTA.us 320 North Meridian Street, #920 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 793-7316

General Contractor

 City of Lawrence Cityof Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street, Suite 301 Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 545-6191

 Garmong Construction garmong.net 5988 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46228 (317) 658-8285

Excavation

Food & Beverage

Funeral Care/Services

General Contractor/ Construction Management Marten Construction Management, Inc. 

Martencm.com 5719 Lawton Loop E Dr, Ste 211 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 714-4175

Cityof Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 547-4371

City of Lawrence Police Department CityOf Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 549-6404

General Distributor  Harris & Ford, LLC harrisandford.com 9307 East 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 591-0000

 Lawrence Township Trustee lawtwp.org 4455 McCoy Street Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 890-0011

Golf Course

 Old Oakland Golf Club oldoaklandgolfclub.com 11611 E. 75th Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-7346  Gold

Cityof Lawrence.org 9001 E. 59th Street, Suite 300 Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 545-5566

City of Lawrence Fire Department

 Meyer Najem Corporation meyer-najem.com 11787 Lantern Rd Suite 100 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 577-0007

Membership Level  Platinum

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Health Care Services

 Community Health Network ecommunity.com 7330 Shadeland Station Indianapolis, IN 46256 (800) 777-7775  Options Behavioral Health optionsbehavioralhealthsystem.com 5602 Caito Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 544-4340  Roche Diagnostics Corporation roche-diagnostics.us 9115 Hague Rd Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 521-3106

Health Care Services Counseling

 The Brain Center braincenterindy.com 8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 9E Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 748-0034

 Indy Data Partners, Inc indydatapartners.com 5649 Lee Road, Ste 1 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 713-4040

Heating/Cooling

 Phoenix Data Corporation phoenixdatacorporation.com 5777 North Post Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 354-1187

 Williams Comfort Air williamscomfortair.com 12640 East 59th Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 564-7340

Hotel

 Fort Harrison State Park Inn in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/ftharrison/lodging.html 5830 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 638-6000

Indy Counseling Professionals, LLC

indycounselingprofessionals.com 5660 Caito Drive, Suite 126 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 207-6095 Indy Counseling Professionals specializes in counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, or addiction. We are committed to partnering with you for successful results. Together, we can work to identify the skills and strategies you need to reach your mental health goals.

Health/Wellness

 Athletico Physical Therapy Geist athletico.com/locations/geist/?location=geist 11725 Fox Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-6500  Vesta Nutra, Inc. vestanutra.com 5767 Thunderbird Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 895-9000

Insurance

Associated Insurance Services (AIS) 

Hampton Inn NE Indianapolis/Castleton 

hamptoninn3.hilton.com 6817 E. 82nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 576-0220 

 Sondhi Solutions sondhisolutions.com 47 S. Pennsylvania St, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 435-2046

HR Consulting /Consulting  Total Reward Solutions, LLC totalrsolutions.com 7962 Oaklandon Rd., Suite 112 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 589-8529

HR Consulting Payrolling Service  Managepoint Managepoint.biz 9119 Otis Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 374-6503

Information Technology

aiscoverage.com 11502 Moore St. Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 520-9300

 Gregory and Appel Insurance gregoryappel.com 1402 N. Capitol, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 634-7491  Insurance by George insurancebygeorge.com 9105 E. 56th Street, Suite 207 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 544-5207  Sterling Insurance Group sterlinginsgrp.com 402 West Main Street Greenwood, IN 46142 (317) 885-9105

 Bloomerang bloomerang.co 5724 Birtz Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 1-866-332-2999

 Shepherd Insurance shepherdins.com 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 100 Carmel, IN 46032 (800) 846-0204

 Electronic Strategies, Inc. esitechadvisors.com 8050 Castleway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 596-9891

Investment

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 Beck Financial Strategies Inc beckfs.com 5825 N Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 547-1200

Edward Jones - Dave Humes, Financial Advisor 

edwardjones.com/dave-humes 9505 E 59th Street, Suite C Lawrence, Indiana 46216-2253 (317) 734-3148

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, LLC

Library

Lawrence Branch - Indianapolis Public Library 

indypl.org 7898 N. Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 275-4460

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morganstanley.com 800 E. 96th St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 818-7437

Manufactured Homes

Cohron’s Manufactured Homes, Inc 

Land Surveying/Engineering  USI Consultants, Inc. usiconsultants.com 8415 E. 56th Street, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 544-4996

Landscaping

 Copper Canyon Landscape Design coppeercanyonlandscapedesign.net 9905 East 63rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 855-7979  Midwest Landscape Industries mli-in.com 2828 N Catherwood Ave Indinapolis, IN 46219 (317) 363-7374  Ski Landscape skilandscape.com 9786 E. 56th St. Lawrence, IN 46236 (317) 897-5885

cohronhomes.com 9623 Pendleton Pike Lawrence, IN 46236 (317) 897-1043

Legal Shield & I.D. Theft Protection - Clark & Associates

 Alexander Screw Products, Inc. AlexanderScrew.com 8750 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 898-5313  Indiana Custom Embroidery indianacustomembroidery.com 7750 Records St. Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 251-7792  Meyer Plastics meyerplastics.com 5968 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 259-4131

 Clear Brand Story Marketing clearbrandstory.com 7098 N. Shadeland Ave., Suite F Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 288-2383

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Manufacturing

Marketing

Legal Services

 Towne Post Network, Inc. townepost.com 8800 North St., Ste. 117 Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 810-0011

Media

AIM Media Indiana Printing/ Greenfield Daily Reporter 

greenfieldreporter.com 22 W. New Road Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 477-3208

 Current Publishing youarecurrent.com 30 S Range Line Road Carmel , IN 46032 (317) 409-6367

Membership Level  Platinum

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Nonprofit

 Association of the United States Army ausa.org 10813 Stable Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46239 (317) 432-5538  Community Cupboard of Lawrence ecommunity.com/cupboard 7101 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 355-7395  Crossroads of America Council, BSA crossroadsbsa.org 7125 Fall Creek Road North Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 813-7125  Friends of Fort Harrison State Park friendsoffortharrison.org 5753 Glenn Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 964-1823  Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame imvhof.com 5360 Herbert Lord Road Indianapolis, IN 46226 317-916-6164  Lawrence Township School Foundation msdltf.org 6501 Sunnyside Rd Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 423-8300

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Lawrence Township Supported Employment 

ltschools.org 7250 E 75th St Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 964-8000

Oaklandon Youth Organization (OYO) 

oyoball.org 12150 E. 62nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46236 (404) 551-3527

 Sharing Place Food Pantry lutheranfamily.org 6501 Sunnyside Road, Entrance #5 Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 760-0420

Personal Services and Care Retail / Salon & Boutique / Spa  Restore Skin Therapy, LLC restoreskintherapy.com 5719 Lawton Loop E Dr, Suite 03 Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 502-9364

 Encore 55+ Boutique Apartments LiveEncore.com 6675 East 75th Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 777-6303

Pet Services

 Camp Bow Wow Lawrence campbowwow.com/Lawrence 10830 Pendleton Pike Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 709-1956

 Greentree Real Estate Group MargeCrouch.com 7037 Indian Lake Blvd., W. Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 557-5478

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 295

Printing

The Greentree Real Estate Group was founded in 1981 by long time Lawrence residents Tom & Marge Crouch. The Greentree team wants to create an experience for their customers that makes them so outrageously happy with the service that they want to refer us to the people they most care about. No one knows the Lawrence Community better, is more experienced in real estate, and cares more about their customers than the Greentree team.

 Women In Networking (WIN) nafewin-indy 712 Creston Point Circle Indianapolis, IN 46239 (317) 894-9421

 Copies Plus, LLC 5845 Lawton Loop East Drive, Suite 201 Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 545-5083

 Kade Koch Realty KadeKochRealty.com 46256 (317) 697-7953

Nonprofit / Health/Fitness Health/Wellness

Printing Sign Manufacturing

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vva295.org 9450 E 59th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 547-4748

Lawrence Community Parks Foundation, Inc 

lawrenceparksin.org 4455 McCoy Street, Suite 500 Lawrence, IN 46226 (317) 721-7744

Office Furniture/Supplies  OfficeWorks officeworks.net 12000 Exit 5 Parkway Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 577-3531

Office Supplies  Office360 office3sixty.com 7301 Woodland Drive Indianapolis, IN 46278 (317) 632-1360

Photography

 C. Lyon Productions clyonproductions.com Lawrence, IN 46216

 Bizcard Xpress geistpromos.com 9745 Fall Creek Rd, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 436-8649

 Sign Craft Industries signcraftind.com 8816 Corporation Drive Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 842-8664

Produce Transportation  SpartanNash Logistics blueribbontransport.com 5752 Wheeler Rd Lawrence, IN 46216 (800) 897-8879

Real Estate

CENTURY 21 Scheetz, Jeanne Morton, Broker 

jeannemortonhomes.com 270 E Carmel Dr Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 509-1114

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Velo Indy Real Estate Company veloindy.com (317) 313-1355

Real Estate Home Builder

 David Weekley Homes davidweekleyhomes.com 9310 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 669-8634

Recreational Nonprofit Sports Event Programming  Beyond Monumental beyondmonumental.org 202 E. Market St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 454-8519

Redevelopment

 Fort Harrison Reuse Authority fhra.org 8950 Otis Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 377-3400

Restaurants

Technology Consulting

 Porter Books & Bread porterbread.com 5719 Lawton Loop E. Dr. Suite 101 Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 388-5046

 Schneider Geospatial schneidergis.com 8901 Otis Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 826-7110

Roofing

Telecommunication

 EastWest Construction eastwestroof.com 4231 W. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 900-2221

 AJ’s Bar & Grill ajsbarandgrillindy.com 9755 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis IN, 46256 (317) 842-2087

 Level365 level365.com 9130 Otis Ave., Suite H Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 810-0024

Security/Life Safety Systems

Trophy Supplier

 Hoosier Security hoosiersecurity.com 5841 Thunderbird Rd Suite G Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 644-0570

 Alibi’s Bar & Grill alibisbarandgrill.com 7381 North Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 841-7427  Amoré Italian Kitchen amoreitaliankitchenindy.com 9757 Fall Creek Rd Indianapolis IN, 46256 (317) 202-1245  Cafe’ Audrey cafeaudreyatfortben.com 9134 Otis Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 546-6000  Certified Hospitality LLC ajsbarabdgrillindy.com 9755 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 (317) 250-2390  Culver’s of Lawrence culvers.com/restaurants/lawrence-in?utm_ source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_ campaign=Google+PlacesGoogle+Places 5525 Post Road Lawrence, IN 46216 (317) 591-1002  George’s Neighborhood Grill georgesneighborhoodgrill.com 6935 B Lake Plaza Dr., Suite B12-B15 Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 577-1600  Murphys Craft House murphyscrafthouse.com/menu.html 11705 Fox Road Indianapolis, IN 46236 (317) 723-3085

 Crown Trophy Indy CrownTrophy.com 1311 North Shadeland, Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 352-0345

Senior Living

Sycamore Reserve Independent Senior Living

Utilities

Senior Living / Assisted Living

 Citizens Energy Group cgcu.com 2020 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 924-3311

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 AES Indiana iplpower.com 1 Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 261-8357

sycamorereserve.com 8275 Craig St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 (317) 516-5200

 Arlington Place Health Campus arlingtonplacehc.com 1635 N. Arlington Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 353-6000

Veterinarians

 Westminster Village North, Inc. WestMinsterVillage.com 11050 Presbyterian Drive Indianapolis, IN 46236 317-823-6841 x2930

Fort Harrison Veterinarians 

fortharrisonvets.com 9160 Otis Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 546-2338

Wickshire Senior Living at Fort Harrison 

Waste Services

elmcroft.com 8025 Doubleday Dr Indianapolis, IN 46229 (317) 546-2846

 CGS Services, Inc. cgsservices.com 2920 E US 52 Morristown, IN 46161 (765) 763-6258

Staffing

 Express Employment Professionals expresspros.com 5060 E. 62nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 251-3608

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 Ray’s Trash Service raystrash.com Drawer I , 3859 E US Highway 40 Clayton, IN 46118 (317) 539-2024

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POISED FOR GROWTH

The Lawrence Township School Foundation is Making an Impact Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided

Sometimes the best advocate can be the one you don’t even know. Recently a customer was checking out at a local Walmart when they mentioned to the person scanning their items about EdEx. Short for Educators’ Exchange, EdEx is the Lawrence Township School Foundation’s (LTSF) free supply store that is stocked with office supplies, paper, books and craft items to use in classrooms. Staffed by volunteers and stocked with donations from the community, the purpose of EdEx is to supply teachers with free supplies that enrich the curriculum. It’s one of many programs that the foundation supports. The Walmart employee shared the information with her supervisor, who was impressed with the work the foundation was doing and called Board President Barb Austin to encourage her to apply for a grant. Ultimately the store awarded the LTSF a $500 grant, to purchase supplies from Walmart for donation to their teacher exchange. “That all came to be because someone in the community advocated for one of our programs,” Austin says. “We love to inspire that kind of action from the community.” This is why this year, the foundation’s message is, “The power of you.”

Established in 1983, the LTSF serves the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township teachers and students. Every dollar raised is allocated to various programs to support the students and staff. “It’s a unique relationship between the foundation and the school district, as we work hand in hand to identify those programs that are of greatest value to both our students and our staff in terms of pushing achievement forward,” Austin says. The school district leaders indicate programs they need assistance with, and the foundation works closely with the superintendent and his administrative team in identifying those areas where the LTSF can make a meaningful impact. The programs are balanced across all 21 buildings to include programs for elementary, middle and high school students, as well as faculty and staff. “Where programs aren’t supported by tax dollars, that’s where we fill in,” says Taylor Williams, development associate. “Our foundation’s hard work allows for our school community to provide additional resources to our students that go beyond local, state and federal funding,” adds Superintendent Dr. Shawn Smith. “They support innovation for our district to be a ‘District of Destination.’ ”

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The programs fall into one of four categories. These student-centric initiatives include Year 13 Prep; Hands-On Learning; Healthy Body, Healthy Mind; and Today and Tomorrow. This help may come in the form of grants that assist teachers in their classrooms. It may be actual scholarships. It may be a way to give students the chance to go on a legacy field trip. For instance, Creative Impact Grants give teachers the opportunity to apply for funding that supports creative and innovative projects. Last year one of the grants that was fully funded by the LTSF was submitted by Lawrence Central’s performing arts department. “It was a year of turmoil,” Austin says. “Students struggled with feelings of isolation as well as social emotional issues.”

Teachers recognized that student learning was being affected, and they needed an outlet for their pain, frustration and confusion. The performing arts department did a documentary that mainly followed show-choir students in the midst of preparations, as they grappled with the notion that despite the hours of rehearsals, they didn’t know whether they would be able to perform. “It’s a beautiful documentary that allowed students to speak their minds and share their struggles,” Austin says. “It not only provided an outlet for them, but it also shared great insight as to what was in their heads and on their hearts.” The foundation hosts three annual fundraising events, two of which are spring and fall golf outings. Funds raised go towards the

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Bridge Fund, which ensures that all students can participate in all school aspects without limitations, such as academics, athletics, extracurricular activities and special projects. In addition, each spring they host an event at the Crane Bay Event Center, which celebrates the impact of their donors and community members. The school district’s tagline is, “Strong Schools, Strong Community.” It’s an adage they live by. “There’s a saying, ‘It takes a village,’” Austin says. “In this case, it takes a community, and we are fortunate that the community rallies around the foundation. We want our donors to understand the impact they’re making. It’s significant, and recognized by the school and the staff.” Lawrence Central alumnus Meghan Hughes says her schooling experience taught her much of what she still relies on now, nearly 40 years later. “I learned how be part of a diverse community, and how to learn from my fellow students, musicians and athletes, as well as my teachers,” Hughes says. “Lawrence Central allowed me to grow and aim high for what comes after high school graduation. I believe all students deserve that. I admire the LTSF mission, and I hope my modest gift contributes to the vision.”

Neal Gore, school community liaison for Harrison Hill Elementary, maintains that the LTSF has been an outstanding community support. “Thank you for all that you are doing to support our students and families,” Gore says of the LTSF. Still, the LTSF leaders would love to double or triple their capacity in order to spring forward. “We need to do more, and we are definitely positioned for growth,” says Austin, noting that it will take a combination of fundraising and community outreach to continue to grow. One group that’s stepping forward is alumni, who are eager to show their support. “We aren’t picky about how people want to get involved and assist,” Austin says. “Anyone who has a philanthropic approach can reach out.” The Lawrence Township School Foundation is located at 6501 Sunnyside Road in Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-423-8300 or visit msdltf.org.

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