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Carissa Newton grew up in Spain and fondly recalls all the delicious food flavors that crossed her lips as a child. For the longest time Newton, director of marketing for Cunningham Restaurant Group, wished Indianapolis had an authentic offering for some of those tasty meals, and now such a concept exists in Livery, a Latin-inspired eatery with a tapas-style menu. Livery has done well on Mass Ave in Indy, and customers there have frequently requested a location on the north side. Now they are getting their wish, as the second Livery location opened on Levinson Lane in Noblesville.
Popular offerings include empanadas, ceviche, and patatas bravas, which is red potato, Spanish soubise, cotija cheese, bravas sauce and cilantro. The eatery also serves traditional churros and flan for dessert.
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Other popular items include the house margaritas and specialty cocktails. The Carriage House margarita is a fan favorite, with Gran Centenario Añejo Tequila, orange brandy, lime and agave. The beer and wine menu, inspired by the region, includes items customers may not find at other restaurants or even at local liquor stores. Livery also has its own extensive tequila list. “Livery has some very unique items,” says
Newton, adding that it can be somewhat intimidating for unadventurous diners to dive into Livery’s concept and flavors. “Once they try it once or twice though, they’re hooked.” The empanadas are a customer favorite, and they rotate seasonally. The corn empanadas will soon be replaced by fall flavors. The restaurant also offers a red drum dish that includes sweet plantain, red potato, chorizo, chutney and chimichurri. Tacos are always popular, as is the roasted cauliflower appetizer. “We had a Brussels sprout appetizer that we removed from the menu once, and it was so frequently requested that it became a secret menu item,” says Newton, noting that Livery opted to officially bring it back to the menu.
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The small-plate concept enables customers to order three or four items in order to let taste buds dabble in a variety of flavors. Livery utilizes a scratch-kitchen approach with many fresh sauces, which means customers are introduced to flavors they might not otherwise experience in some mainstream restaurants. In addition to making these sauces and dishes from scratch, Livery tries to locally source as much as possible. “Plus, we have a greenhouse we own, which means we’re able to supply a lot of greens and vegetables for our restaurants,” Newton adds.
Though it might be a little scary and chaotic to open a new restaurant in the midst of a pandemic, Livery’s staff and management is taking all the necessary precautions to do so safely. “That’s one thing we hear a lot with the reviews that come in, that people do feel safe with the preparations and safety practices that we are taking,” says Newton, noting that all employees including the servers, cooks and kitchen staff wear masks, implement six-foot distancing guidelines, and sanitize frequently. The eatery uses plastic menu sleeves to
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“A lot of our customers have a brother or a parent that doesn’t drive a European car, but they have heard great things about the work we do at Reggie’s, so we want to be able to provide full-service work for all kinds of other vehicles,” Stewart says. “It’s been wonderful that so many people give us such great reviews. We have strived to be a very reputable car shop, and we will be providing the same excellent work at Noble Auto Service.”
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Curtis Painter, customer experience manager for Indiana Liquor Group, says the upcoming Whiskeyfest, hosted by Noble Wine & Spirits and located at Mustard Seed Gardens event facility, will be a fun time for all. “Our Whiskeyfest events will serve as a means to fund our company charity, Spirits for Smiles, which aims to assist Hoosier families in gaining access to quality dental care they would otherwise not be able to afford without assistance,” Painter says. The first-ever Noblesville Whiskeyfest will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 15 at Mustard Seed Gardens. Painter says all proceeds from ticket sales and live auction will go to out charity. “Whiskeyfest will be host to over 50 samples of whiskeys, a lottery for the option to buy allocated products, and a live auction for some of the most sought-after bottles of whiskeys,” Painter says. “We will have various light hors d’oeuvres to enjoy throughout the event in the form of a charcuterie board, as well as non-alcoholic options.” Many items will be raffled and auctioned. “They are highly sought-after whiskeys with very limited access in Indiana,” Painter says. “The most exciting thing people can look forward to is to have the option to buy many of these items at normal retail value. All sampled items will be offered at a 10% discount during our event, minus our private-barrel picks.” Painter says Indiana Liquor Group
acquired Mr. G’s Liquors in December of 2019, and the group rebranded the store as Noble Wine & Spirits in June of 2020 as the first of its stores under the Indiana Liquor Group organization. Indiana Liquor Group was created by three local investors in 2018. The group currently operates 44 retail liquor stores throughout the north-central area of Indiana. “This is a very fun industry to be a part of,” Painter says. “Beer, wine and spirits have a way of bringing people together for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etcetera. To be able to provide a bit of excitement to people is rewarding. When you can pair that with our charity, and doing good for Hoosiers in the communities we service, it is even better.” Painter says the event organizers plan to take appropriate safety and health
measures for guests in light of the coronavirus pandemic, including table distancing, hand sanitizers and signage regarding masks. Painter says Noble Wine & Spirits will also adhere to the guidelines Mustard Seed Gardens has in place for events. “We want this to be a fun and safe event for attendees, all while following the governor’s mandate in place,” Painter says. Noble Wine & Spirits is located at 2209 Connor Street in Noblesville. For more info, call 317-773-3471 or visit noblespirits. com. For additional details on Mustard Seed Gardens, located at 77 Metsker Lane in Noblesville, call 317-776-2300 or go to mustardseedgardens.com. For more information on Spirits for Smiles, visit spiritsforsmiles.com.
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He calls running his necessity, and he’s not the only one who feels this way. Back in 2012, Dailey began meeting with a Anyone with a sibling knows the challenge handful of other men from Hamilton of trying to carve out your own niche in this County to train for local races, creating the world. TJ Dailey had brothers who excelled Meshingomesia Track Club. The club has in soccer, basketball and other sports. When since grown, and people have also moved, Dailey discovered running, his world was which means members are spread across forever changed. the country now. They remain connected through their love of running. “Once I got into it, I realized how much it balances me,” he says. “It helps me open my “We have almost 40 members nationwide, mind and process things for the day, releases but now instead of us all running together, stress, and I always feel so accomplished they have developed their own running after doing it.” pods,” says Dailey, the team’s captain. Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photography Provided
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To stay active and motivated, the group signs up for various races. To train for those races, the team uses a smartphone application called Strava, which is like a social media platform for endurance athletes. The mobile fitness tracking application, which has 60 million users globally, enables users to upload and analyze their workouts. “Think Facebook but with an endurance support focus,” says Dailey of the application, explaining that athletes can track runs on their watch or other device, and the information is imported into the
application. Team members can see each other’s accomplishments, and can like or comment on performances. Club members participate in races throughout the year including 5K runs and full marathons. Members mostly do road races and relays. In 2015 Dailey ran a sixday, 314-mile race, for which he ran across the state of Tennessee. According to Dailey, the team members mostly participate in middle and long distances. When Dailey turned 40 he pledged to run a coast-to-coast race, and this year the club decided to participate in the Great American 5000 race, an annual 3,107-mile run from San Francisco to New York. When Dailey learned that the race was going to be virtual this year due to the pandemic, he assembled a team of 24 members, most of whom are in their early to mid 40s and are spread across seven states. Every day each team member had to run one hour per day, and could run anywhere they wanted in that hour. Once they uploaded their mileage to the site, that progress was aggregated and the team’s pin moved across the country as miles were completed. Though each team member ran as fast and as far as they could during their 60 minutes each day, the number of miles logged usually varied. For instance, the team’s top runner
was logging between nine and 11 miles in an hour, and the team also had a relatively new runner whose mile times clocked between nine and 10 minutes. To help prevent injuries, Dailey and his local teammates went to the Recovery Room in Carmel when they were sore. They used NormaTec arm, leg and hip sleeves to push excess fluid out of tight muscles, and cryotherapy to reduce inflammation and increase circulation. The runners were diligent about stretching before and after workouts. “You’ve got to roll, ice and get your sleep,” Dailey says. All the hard work paid off, as Dailey’s team won the Great American 5000 by 550 miles. It was an impressive feat considering that more than 250 teams consisting of 4,500 runners from across the country participated. Though Dailey’s team didn’t consist of Olympic athletes, they ran against running legends like Ben True and Michael Wardian, who set a world record for fastest marathon while pushing a stroller. “Wardian is also the only person ever to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, and sub-three all seven of them,” Dailey says. “I think the professional aspect
of it validated it for us, and then performing way over and above our expectations made the win even sweeter.” Every day Dailey’s team was turning in running times that surprised even themselves. “It’s funny because you wake up in the morning and you run a race at a particular pace,” Dailey says. “The next week you’re out running 500 yards at that same pace and you’re thinking, ‘How did I run a sevenminute-pace marathon and now seven minutes feels like a five-minute mile?’” On day 11 of the Great American 5000, two team members named Phil and Will, who are in the personal aviation industry, were in Colorado. Phil posted a picture to the group’s online thread titled, “Will & Phil & Lance the Champ.” As it turns out, they were in Aspen helping Lance Armstrong interview pilots for his personal plane, and they invited him to go running with them. “That was really cool,” Dailey says. “That’s like playing golf with Tiger Woods.” For more info on the Meshingomesia Track Club, visit facebook.com/meshtc.
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DeVinney has served as the athletic director at Sheridan High School since July of 2018, and was recognized as a Certified Master For Beth DeVinney, sports have always been Athletic Administrator by the National a part of life. Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) this summer. With “Every lesson I learned in sports translates years of experience in the world of high over into real life - the way you communicate, school athletics, DeVinney most recently the way you deal with people, your worked as an assistant athletic director, competitive nature,” she says. “All those things teacher and varsity coach at Lebanon High are part of our everyday lives if you really look School before making the move to Sheridan at it, so it molded me into who I am.” High School. Writer / Seth Johnson Photography Provided
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Originally born in Pittsburgh, DeVinney and her family moved to small-town Indiana when she was in middle school, and she went on to become a three-sport athlete at Boone Grove High School. “I went to a small school, and it just gave me a lot of opportunities that I may or may not have had in other places,” says DeVinney of her time at Boone Grove. “I really just enjoyed my time at Boone Grove, and it obviously has a special place in my heart.”
DeVinney attended Purdue University to pursue a degree in education. While at Purdue she participated in intramural sports, but she needed something more to scratch her itch for competition, which led her to coaching. “I went to a small school, and we never advanced in the sectional,” DeVinney says. “We never got to cut a net down. That just stuck with me.” DeVinney got her coaching start under Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jan Conner at Benton Central High School, before landing her first head coaching role at Pike High School in 1997 where she was also a teacher. Following her time at Pike, DeVinney worked as a teacher and girls basketball coach at Seymour High School (2001-2012) and Lebanon High School (2012-2018). After devoting her life to coaching for more than two decades, DeVinney decided it was time for something new, and accepted the
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SHOW SOME CLASS Please join us in supporting the Hamilton County Health Department and all the Hamilton County School Districts and lead by example as part of their and Show Some C.L.A.S.S effort. This education and awareness campaign is designed to help keep schools open and kids in class. We can all take part in reducing community and household spread by doing our part. #ShowSomeClassHamCo • Check your child’s temperature every day before they go to school. • Lead by example by letting your child see you wearing a mask and modeling good social distancing. • Avoid crowds; especially slumber parties, busy playgrounds, and family gatherings. • Schedule a test if anyone in your family is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. • Stay home until you receive your test results or if you’re just feeling crummy. CHAMBER GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY With the holiday season approaching we encourage you to support our local businesses through the purchase of gift cards. Gift cards are a convenient, versatile gift. Get a jump on the holiday rush and shop for gift cards at Northern Hamilton County restaurants and retailers first. Bonus! You can enter to win a $100 gift card from the Chamber. All you need to do is take a picture of the gift card purchased, tag the business, and post to the Northern Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/ Northern-Hamilton-County-Chamberof-Commerce-324131790965398/ before December 31, 2020. You will be automatically be entered to win a $100 gift card to the local
merchant of your choice. While you are there be sure to “Like Us.” In this time of need for all, please consider purchasing a second card to donate to one of our local not-for-profits. COMING UP Thursday, October 22, 2020 NHCCC Luncheon State of the Schools Update Hamilton Heights School Corporation 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020 NHCCC Luncheon Meeting Myers, Hamilton County Tourism Aboard the Nickel Plate Express 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS! Hamilton Heights Assistant Principal, Whitney Gray, recently received the Ida Yaney Overholser Award for her contributions to the Teach One to Lead One® (T1L1) mentoring program at Hamilton Heights High School during the 2019-20 school year. The Ida Award is given to a person who has worked behind the scenes to help children overcome obstacles to become leaders. T1L1 is a unique mentoring program that partners caring people in the community with the school corporation to equip students to be leaders. It is centered around ten universal principles needed for success: respect, integrity, self-control, courage, humility, excellence, compassion, enthusiasm, teamwork and honor. Hamilton Heights was the first school in Indiana to offer the T1L1 program. Mrs. Gray was an early advocate for T1L1 to come to Hamilton Heights. Photo credit: Kevin Yaney
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS Tom Koch, Ph.D. Breeding Manager for Beck’s Hybrids. Koch has been at Beck’s for 3 years, has 15 years in the corn seed industry, and lived in the community for a decade. OCTOBER 2020
Corey Beck Licensing Lead for Beck’s Hybrids. In his current position or nearly 3 years, Beck is a native of Hamilton County and grew up in the seed business.
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rand Champion Janel Keesling knows what it’s like to walk into a car dealership as a woman and feel pressured and overwhelmed. “We’d like to think the world treats women equally, but there are presumed biases,” says Keesling, who, along with her husband Cole, owns CarSnoop, an innovative way to buy, lease or trade-in a vehicle from your phone, or computer. The beauty of CarSnoop is that dealerships don’t have any idea of the customer’s gender or race—only the city in which they reside. Hence, the buying experience is simplified. “In light of the pandemic, we’ve all changed the way we buy everything,” says Keesling, noting that consumers would rather browse for cars while relaxing on their back porch than wander countless dealerships. “We do all the legwork and even have a full concierge service to find the car you desire,” says Keesling. “Want a blue 2020 Honda Accord with XYZ features? We’ll find the best offers from dealerships.” CarSnoop enables the buyer to do all the paperwork from home and then they deliver the car directly to your home. “You literally don’t have to go anywhere,” says Keesling. “It’s a stress-free experience all the way around.”
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I LOVE HOW EASY AND CONVENIENT IT WAS. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND VERY INFORMATIVE. - DEBRA
I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW EASY IT WAS. I DOWNLOADED THE CARSNOOP APP FROM MY PHONE, PICKED OUT MY CAR AND CHOSE THE LOWEST PAYMENT. THE DEALERSHIP DELIVERED IT TO MY HOUSE. - AMY
CARSNOOP MADE THE PROCESS SO EASY AND MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS IN CONTROL OF BUYING MY NEW CAR! FINALLY A WAY TO BUY A CAR WITHOUT ALL OF THE HASSLE!” - TRAE
WOMEN FOR THE “WIN” WOMEN IN NOBLESVILLE PROVIDES NETWORKING AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES “Coffee and Connect” is informal networking event for women in business. There is no charge to attend the monthly events, and the meetings provide opportunities for women to do more than just trade business cards. These events foster business and personal relationships that often lead to business. While joining the Chamber of Commerce is not a requirement for attending any of the WIN events, programs or workshops, the goal is to encourage women to learn more about the benefits of membership.
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Five years ago, the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce recognized the need for an effective way to support women in the community. They identified key areas to provide opportunities for women to gather socially, grow, network and serve the community. Women in Noblesville (WIN) was formed for women business owners and they now have the support, resources and opportunities to meet monthly, quarterly and annually. The concept has indeed proven to “I attend the ‘Coffee and Connect’ regularly be a win for women in Noblesville. because the women that come together could very well be driving next to each other “WIN is an extension of the Chamber - it’s on the road and might not ever connect an initiative put on by the Chamber,” says otherwise,” says Sherrell Bundy Smith, a Kathy Young, vice president of commercial WIN member and small business owner. banking for First Merchants Bank. “But here we are connecting in a meaningful way and helping each other out. Magic Young and Neilia Brown, president and happens here.” CEO of Van Dyck Brown & Associates, serve as co-chairs of a monthly event known For women interested in opportunities to as “Coffee and Connect.” grow personally and professionally, there is “All of our events are open to any women in the community,” Young says. “We hope that through the connections that they make and the events that they attend, that it will spur them to want to be part of the Chamber. As an initiative of the Chamber, we plan our own events and we try to consider what women in the community and in business need.”
also an annual day-long event normally held in the spring.
“Wine & Wisdom” is another annual event offered by WIN. This year’s event will be held on October 5 at Spencer Farm Winery. “This is an opportunity to enjoy the company of other businesswomen with a glass of wine, where we have guest speakers or a panel discuss topics that tend to be a bit more personal than just business,” Brown says. “The women will get into smaller groups to have more intimate conversations.” Young adds that WIN leaders plan to get involved in philanthropic projects in the future. “The group has also offered luncheons, after-hour business building events and panel discussions, and these are conducted at women-owned businesses in Noblesville,” Young says. For information on Women In Noblesville events and programs, and to register for the “Wine & Wisdom” event, visit noblesvillechamber.com.
“WIN brings in a keynote speaker, and breakout sessions, time for networking, a marketplace for business owners to showcase what they do, and panel discussions are some of the elements of this event,” Young says.
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EMPOWERED LOCAL WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES CORK & THREAD, LLC Molly Dumbris
At Cork & Thread I make handcrafted, luxury handbags and wallets using cork fabric. Cork is a sustainable, ecofriendly alternative to leather. Cork & Thread allows me to use my creative talents in sewing and design. I love pairing the perfect fabrics for each design. Having a client walk away happy with a custom purse that complements their personality is my goal and joy. corkandthread.com
VECTOR SIGN SOLUTIONS Kathy Kipp 317-703-3598
Vector Sign Solutions is a full-service sign and graphics company based in Noblesville, Indiana. While independentlyowned, we are part of the Signworld Business Alliance. Therefore we are able to provide excellent service helping you enhance your image. We possess decades of customer service experience, and therefore are driven to create long-term relationships. This is our best way to give back to the community.
THE BENCHMARK STUDIO Ashley Bench 812-797-9589
The Benchmark Studio is a salon in the heart of downtown Noblesville. Operating in a newly renovated space at 930 Logan Street, we strive to be a welcoming upscale environment for all of our guests. As a booth rental salon, our goal is to provide our stylists with the tools and support that allows
for them to be as successful as possible.
A2Z PROMOTIONS, LLC Linda Wilcox 317-770-1518
For the past 22 years, A2Z Promotions has focused on taking ordinary items such as pens, mugs, caps, etc. and making them corporate marketing solutions. The exposure a business gets from using logo items is a long lasting way to keep their business name in front of customers. We want to be part of your marketing team!
SHINE YOGA AND WELLNESS
Tara Bushong 317-774-5570
SHINE IS A YOGA AND WELLNESS STUDIO THAT OFFERS A SAFE, FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU TO BE YOURSELF. Our studio was designed to inspire, motivate and nurture. Our business has created a space where everyone is welcome and comfortable to help individuals and our community grow and shine. Our classes range from beginner and restorative to all levels and advanced classes all building strength, flexibility while calming the mind. In addition, we offer private instruction, off-site classes, workplace wellness, yoga teacher training, yoga for athletes, wellness events and workshops.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and we are honoring local women-owned businesses. Female entrepreneurs have made incredible progress over the years as more and more women-owned businesses are started and successfully running. Take a look at these great women-owned businesses in the area and be sure to #SupportLocal this month! FIT CHICKS LIVE
Roz Harris 317-348-4600
Most women are surrounded by people who don’t help her. That means most women are not a part of a community helping her live healthy and happy. ** Fit Chicks fixes that! ** We know how gymintimidation is real for women, that why we’re a judgment free, fun place to hangout or get private, personal training from your home. Get the FREE Studio Pass today! Virtual Training www. FitChicksLive. com **or** In-Studio www. TheFitChicksStudio.com
LITTLE PETAL FARM Tammy Osselaer 317-440-2709
I love providing local farm fresh flowers to help brighten customers homes and lives. We are a urban farm with hundreds of varieties of flowers available for bouquets. We deliver in Hamilton County and you can order on our website at Littlepetalfarm.com.
DESSERT AT TIFFANY’S LLC Tiffany Crenshaw
The drive behind my business is my love and passion for baking and treat making. I love to see the smiles and excitement on my client’s face when they pick up their orders; it is truly priceless! Contact Info: Dessert at Tiffany’s LLC on Facebook Instagram: dessertattiffanysllc Email: dessertattiffanysllc@ gmail.com
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ALWAYS IN STITCHES
Lyneen Burrow 317-776-4227
We offer a safe place for all people to gather and share in the stitching crafts: Fabric, Notions, Cross Stitch, Yarn, Sewing Machines and more! We look forward to seeing you in our one stop stitching shop.
KILN CREATIONS Louise Blazucki 317-774-8982
I want to call all of the shots. I want my ideas to matter. I want credit for what I create. That’s why I own my own business.
NOLAN JAMES
Melissa Bernero 901-289-7657
Nolan James Boutique & Gift Shop is located in Cicero, Indiana and online. The shop is owned by Melissa Bernero. She is a mom and wife. Melissa was a single mother who on a budget for years and learned how to buy pieces that would work for multiple occasions. We support other women owned businesses by carrying their items in the shop. We carry sizes small to 3X, lake and golf cart inspired items, and so much more!
NOBLESVILLE ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE Jill Janusiewicz 317-750-0751
My dream was to own a small business in our downtown community, on the historical square in Noblesville, Indiana. I now own the business which I previously managed.
What drives me is our customers. When they come into my shop and they see something from their past, it triggers memories. Their stories are what keep the past alive! Every day I get to meet new people and listen as they reminiscence about their lives, I never know who I am going to meet and what exciting stories I am gong to hear. I can’t imagine doing anything else or being anywhere else. I love what I do.
GRANTS AVENUE LLC 317-750-1204
Amy Shankland
Grants Avenue helps nonprofits of all sizes find and apply for grants. The company also helps organizations with other fundraising efforts such as sponsorships, Giving Tuesday, and crowd funding. Grants Avenue team members are: Advisors, Mentors, Writers, Trainers, Resources, Connectors
9TH STREET BISTRO 317-774-5065
Rachel Firestone
Rachel Firestone and her husband Chef Samir Mohammad own and operate 9th Street Bistro in Downtown Noblesville. They have a passion for fresh ingredients and genuine hospitality. During the pandemic they are offering Ready-to-Heat dishes that change weekly for their Sunday Supper Club and are also available at the Noblesville Farmers’ Market. The couple draws inspiration from their world travels to create dishes that will nourish your body and soul. They use fresh, local ingredients whenever it is practical, and make nearly everything from scratch including their bread, cheese and sauces. Read more at 9thstbistro.com
ARBORLOGIC CONSULTING Ashley Mulis 317-918-4565
ArborLogic Consulting is an independent consulting firm that specializes in consulting with homeowners,
developers, designers, property managers and government entities about trees. ArborLogic Consulting was born out of a desire to help others better understand, protect and enhance the values that trees provide. Many times decisions are made about trees without considering the long term impact on growth and sustainability. ArborLogic Consulting strives to help tree owners and managers make decisions that foster sustainable growth and healthier trees; enhancing the landscape and our communities as a whole.
OFFICE ALLIES
Lisa Bowers 317-645-5657
Grants Office Allies, an Indiana woman-owned company, specializes in fullservice virtual administrative service for entrepreneurs and start-ups. With 20+ years of business experience, they are more than just virtual assistants. Often, entrepreneurs are great in their industry but struggle with the day to day tasks. Office Allies offers an Online Business Manager who will help with processes and systems to make the business run more effectively. By eliminating our client’s administrative chaos, we allow the entrepreneur to focus on what they do best.
MILAM HAIR CO Kristen Milam 317-658-9625
As a woman working in the beauty industry, my drive as a business owner is to ensure that my clients are not only confident in the services I provide for them, but also in the personal connections I make with each one of them. I am proud to say, I am a woman owned business in the wonderful community of Noblesville.
GREENE FLORIST
Kristi Arpasi, AIFD, CFD 317-773-4793
The driving force behind Greene Florist has always been to offer fresh, beautiful flowers and excellence in design through continuing education. It has been my privilege to serve
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clients in Hamilton County and Indianapolis for 33 years.
UNRAVELED. MINDFUL ORGANIZING Carla Cupp 317-984-0424
One of the passions behind my business is creating a culture of female-friendly collaboration and authentic relationships. Competition should no longer be the norm when we have the option to collaborate and learn from one another. That has always been a goal for me personally and professionally. I enter homes and organize for people from all walks of life and I love learning new things from their diverse backgrounds. I want my daughters and all girls to know that when they tap into their strengths and talent, they can become the next successful leader if that is a path they choose. But more importantly, I want them to see my business as being inclusive. Kinda like the girl who invites everyone to the table.
A CORNER COTTAGE
Peggy Kumler 317-770-7577
One of my major motivators is the pleasure of helping women like myself! We provide a warm and inviting environment where women (and men!) often gather to share in the fun of a local downtown business. I am a firm believer that women can do anything! To be the owner of A Corner Cottage has fulfilled my dream of being a business owner and can’t begin to describe the joy it has given me over the past 25 years.
WITHOUT BORDERS BOUTIQUE 317-503-9617
Jacqueline Beeler
We offer unique, quality, affordable, and fashionable boutique clothing and accessories in sizes small through plus. A true family run business located in Northern Hamilton County.
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317-340-6247
Katie Plummer
Kate is passionate about empowering and inspiring other women. Whether it’s a Senior, Family or Head Shot session we want to create images that make girls and women see themselves for how incredibly beautiful they are, taking their own focus off their flaws. We believe in using our high fashion photo sessions to build a woman’s confidence in a way that stays with her throughout her life.
BOOT SCOOP POOPIE, LLC Amy McGuffey 317-647-5350
We offer dog waste scooping services to residents of Hamilton County. Our mission is to provide a luxury service at an affordable price while keeping a sense of humor about what we do. Let us take a chore off of your “To Doo Doo” list.
CLOUD NINE CUISINE
Mary Piggott 317-774-5398
Providing delicious, nutritious, and convenient meal solutions for your every day and special occasion needs. - Hot Carryout Meals - Cold Grab & Go - Bakery - Corporate Catering - Special Event Catering #curbsidecarryout #delivery
JUMPBUNCH OF INDIANAPOLIS Stacy MacIntyre 317-508-2861
JumpBunch is a mobile, physical education program that provides over 70 introductory sport, game and balance activities. Having a background in early childhood education and over 15 years of experience with the YMCA - JumpBunch is an amazing mixture of Sports, Smiles, Fitness and FUN!
LINDEN TREE
Rori Anderson 317-773-3238
We strive to create a positive and happy experience for our shoppers (most of whom are women), as well as offer merchandise that is cheerful and entertaining. We also work to create a healthy workplace for our staff so he/she can maintain a balanced lifestyle between work and home.
MELINDA AMBURGY PHOTOGRAPHY Melinda Amburgy 317-877-0133
Starting at a very young age I had a strong interest in photography and photos in general. I was always the one with the camera at gatherings of friends and family. During high school I would often shoot a roll of film over the weekend. These days it’s all digital for me. I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. My husband of almost 22 years, Mark was very supportive of this choice. So, that was my first career. My kids (ages 11-19) don’t need me as much now. So, I’m excited to be pursuing my second career as a photographer. My favorite subjects are high school seniors, even the often reluctant boys! I also shoot children, families & the occasional wedding.
You can learn more about my business through my website: amburgyphotography.wixsite. com/website. I can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. My email is: amburgyphotography@ gmail.com
Crystal Scott 317-776-9000
TALKING TIME LEARNING CENTER, INC.
The drive behind TTLC is to provide quality early intervention therapy services to children in Central Indiana. Our clinic based and home based services strive to assist parents in meeting the goals created for their children. Our physical, occupational, speech, and developmental services work in collaboration with the pediatricians and caregivers to meet the needs of the child as well as the family.
CARAVAN CLASSES
Deanna Leonard 765-557-1969
Caravan Classes was developed to bring art experiences to everyone. Our mobile studio and studio location in Downtown Noblesville are interactive spaces where learning and creativity are encouraged through exploring a variety of mediums.
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LIL BLOOMERS CHILDRENS BOUTIQUE
Heather Miner 3177531953
Caravan Classes was developed to bring art experiences to everyone. Our mobile studio and studio location in Downtown Noblesville are interactive spaces where learning and creativity are encouraged through exploring a variety of mediums.
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NOBLESVILLE Jackie Bell 317-773-4900
The Primrose School of Noblesville is proud to be the Leader in Early Education and Care. Jackie Bell, along with her husband Tom Bell and their business partner, Randy Brown, opened their private preschool in 2008. The proven, Balanced Learning® curriculum that is provided to our infants through our Kindergarten students is unparalleled. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life changing early learning experience for children and their families. Jackie is the onsite operator of the school. She, along with her seasoned leadership team and staff, believe who children become is as important as what they know.
317-774-5393
Shauna Metzger
My kids are the reason I opened a Childrens Boutique. I was trying to find a way to bring home some income and yet still be with my kiddos.
HOLLY’S BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY
Holly Foreman 317-531-7898
To empower women to feel beautiful by adding a little Bling to their life at an affordable price.
ASHLIN HADDEN INSURANCE
Ashlin Hadden 765-432-8989
Ashlin believes that the Insurance business was built on a firm handshake, a stiff drink, swanky offices, and dare I say it? — on the golf course. This industry was built by strong men, and they did a good job in leading the way for strong women to take their place alongside them. Originally an Agent for Liberty before she took a leap of faith and opened her agency. She invested in her customers, her community and her family.
PREVAIL, INC. ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO “GO PURPLE” DURING OCTOBER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH Prevail, Inc., a Hamilton County-based non-profit organization advocating for victims of crime and abuse is asking for community partners to join them as they “Go Purple” during National Domestic Violence Prevention Month in October. During this 2020 “Go Purple” Campaign, Prevail is offering to local businesses and community members a simple way to stand with each other and work to end acts of violence together. “Domestic violence often happens behind closed doors and it is not seen as something that makes good conversation.” said Susan Ferguson. “From our perspective, the more we talk about
it, the safer it is for survivors to come forward and ask for help; while creating a community that makes perpetration unacceptable. If you talk about domestic violence openly with your friends and family, you will hear from the people in your circle who have experienced it and you will be in a position to refer them to the help they need. Going Purple is one way to start the conversation.” Prevail is asking the community to be creative, pick a day and wear purple. Share your group’s pictures with Prevail and use the hashtag #GoPurplePrevail. To sign up, simply visit Prevail’s website at www.prevailinc.org.
Over the past 34 years Prevail has served nearly 50,000 victims of crime and abuse in our community. Last year, out of the almost 4,000 clients served at Prevail, 52% of clients served were adults, teens, and children who were victims of family violence. Domestic violence is complex. While crisis intervention is an important immediate response to domestic violence, there is a great need to raise awareness and develop effective prevention strategies. For more information about Prevail’s “Go Purple” Campaign or to sign up, contact Natasha Robinson at 317-773-6942 or Natasha@prevailinc.org
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Photographer Katie Plummer
LOCAL BUSINESS SPECIALIZES IN PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Writer / Peyton Gigante Photography Provided
Throughout all of life’s curveballs, setbacks and obstacles, photographer Katie Plummer has always found a way forward. Starting her own business, providing for her kids, and living a life of passion and creativity all became her goals along the way. The Studio Kate, Plummer’s portrait photography business, started as a part-time endeavor in 2006 and remained a hobby until around five years ago. “Even though I was doing it as a business, my focus was being a stay-at-home mom,” Plummer says. “Life kind of forced me to go further with it. In the last six years, and more so in the last three years, it has evolved into a full-time business for me.” A mother of three, Plummer wanted a career that fueled her passion for creativity but allowed her time with her kids and her husband Jeremy. Her love for photography started during her time as photo editor for the Hamilton Southeastern High School newspaper. “It just kept coming back to me, and circling back in my life,” Plummer says. Around six years ago, Plummer found herself in need of a fresh start. While working as an Uber driver, a substitute teacher and a photographer to provide for herself and her kids, she decided to jump-start her career and create the life she wanted.
“I found myself with no home, no car, and living in my parents’ home along with my kids,” Plummer says. “It was during that time when I thought, ‘This is the time that I need to think about what I want to do with my life.’” In 2016 Plummer and her kids - Landon, 16, Ava, 14, and Haddie, 9 - moved into a new apartment, and her three jobs gave her the momentum she needed to dive headfirst into her photography business. With the help of friends and family, and word of mouth throughout the community, Plummer’s photography business saw an incline in demand. She found herself developing a love for the business side of her endeavor, working with Jeremy to fuel the business from every angle. “My husband helps me with the back side of the business – the website and the IT – and I handle the creative side,” Plummer says. “We really complement each other.” Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the couple found ways to revamp and run the business, and they saw a welcome boom in business in the last six months. “We really started to slow down and focus on some of the things in the background that we would miss when we’re up and running, and functioning full time - things like our website and redoing our pricing.” Plummer says. “It was refreshing for us.”
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Plummer has recently focused on finding new ways to photograph her clients and navigate daily changes that have resulted from the pandemic. “I love senior photo shoots,” Plummer says. “I love making people feel good about themselves. During family shoots, I always want the mom to feel beautiful. They are always so worried about everybody else, and so I try to capture a picture that they love.” Plummer focuses on making each customer feel special, seen and beautiful. Her business has blossomed into a life of passion and creativity, with a love for what she does and a special talent for making other people feel special. “With the power people have in supporting small businesses, they may not realize the gift they hold in their hands,” Plummer adds. “Part of what I feel like I’m here for is to connect with other small businesses. I really think that shopping small and being intentional about supporting the people you live around is important.” The Studio Kate is located at 874 Logan Street in Noblesville. For more info, call 317-340-6247 and visit thestudiokate.com.
“WITH THE POWER PEOPLE HAVE IN SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES, THEY MAY NOT REALIZE THE GIFT THEY HOLD IN THEIR HANDS.” - KATIE PLUMMER -
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BELOVED BREAKFAST & LUNCH RESTAURANT HAS PROUDLY SERVED THE NOBLESVILLE COMMUNITY FOR A DECADE Back in 2009, Debbi Bourgerie, a stay-athome Mom of three, had a vision. After throwing all of her love into being a mom for the last 18 years, she knew her three girls were getting older, and it was a good time for a new venture. Debbi, with the help of her husband Michael, started looking at potential locations for a breakfast restaurant she wanted to name Rosie’s Place.
how to cook delicious homemade food and how to treat people well. Rosie’s opened its doors on Oct. 1, 2010, with a 10-item breakfast menu, coffee from her father’s coffee vendor in St. Louis and a small selection of fresh-made baked goods, including gooey butter cake (not yet a cookie).
Who is Rosie? Rosie was the grandmother After 10 years, two more locations in of Debbi. She wanted to name the restaurant Zionsville (2014) and Carmel (2018), in her honor. Rosie’s now employs more than 90 people. Best known for their Ooey Gooey Butter Debbi comes from a family of restaurateurs. Cookies, created by Debbi shortly after Her father has owned and operated opening, Rosie’s sells the addictive sweet restaurants in St. Louis for more than 45 treat in several local grocers and butchers years. Debbi grew up knowing two things: and ships across the US. And if you haven’t heard about the gooey butter cookies, well they are sort of a thing.
years in so many ways,” Rosie’s Owner Debbi Bourgerie said. “We love that Rosie’s has become a family, ingrained in the community. Year 10 has been by far the most challenging. There was a point we didn’t think we’d make it to this milestone. Luckily the community rallied behind us, and we reopened our doors and are now more devoted to serving our communities than ever.”
Addictive cookies aside, the real key to Debbi and Michael are available for an Rosie’s success may be Debbi and Michael’s interview. Amongst the toughest year in commitment to the communities they serve. Rosie’s history, this is a positive story about how the community helped Rosie’s reach a “It has been an extremely rewarding 10 huge milestone.
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Ashlin Hadden, owner of Ashlin Hadden Insurance Agency in Noblesville, believes unique, grassroots marketing campaigns are some of the best ways to meet new clients. “When I started in the insurance industry, I was bombarded with people who ran away from me because no one really liked insurance agents,” Hadden says. “I was told that most people think insurance agents are worse than a used car salesman. I wanted to change that. I wanted to show people that insurance agents are not all like that.” Hadden, who started her agency in 2008, also wanted people to know she was involved with her community. “I wanted to change the stigma of insurance agents,”she says. “I started by doing events with the local parks departments, schools, and pet events. I wanted to focus on events that were special to me, so kids and pets are what we focused on.”
day my kids said something about a train and I thought, ‘What if we had a train in the community?’ I started the hunt for a trackless train.” Once she found one, ideas for rides came next.
Hadden has also started using a train to promote her business.
“I found some really fun holidays that could tie in to what we were doing,” Hadden says. “For September it was National Talk Like A Pirate Day, so we thought it would be neat to try to convert the train into a pirate ship.”
“This year, with COVID-19, I wanted to do something really out of the normal,” she says. “My kids and I felt trapped in the house, and I was feeling very blue. One
Hadden says the community response to the train has been positive. “The community has responded so well,”
she says. “We were taking it for a test drive and we saw someone taking pictures. When I got back to the office, I had a voicemail. It was from a woman from The Enclave Senior Living at Saxony. She asked me if there was any way that I can bring the train to their residence. I was so excited to bring some smiles to their faces. We decided to do a September Ride for Grandparents Day.” Hadden says children have also enjoyed the train. “The neighborhood kids have just loved it,” she says. “I have heard so many kids say, ‘This is the best thing all year,’ or, ‘I have never ridden a train before.’ To see the joy in their eyes and the excitement in their voices
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has been so amazing. I am truly in love with the joy this train is bringing.” Hadden says the pirate theme was particularly well received by the community. “We visited Chapel Woods, Brighton Knoll, Waterman Farms and Enclave Senior Living on September 13,” she says. “We dressed up the train like a pirate ship. We encouraged neighbors in the residences to dress like a pirate, and we handed out eye patches to the first 100 residents in each neighborhood.” Upcoming train events include a “Little Haunted” ride in October and “A Ride with Santa” in December. “My hope is to do a ride one time a month in the community,” Hadden says. Ashlin Hadden Insurance Agency is located at 10911 Greenfield Avenue in Noblesville. For more information, call 765-432-8989 or visit ecom.insure.
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