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COMMUNITY FIRST BANK REMAINS COMMITTEDTOHAMILTONCOUNTY BUSINESSES Administration application system. A worksheet was developed to establish loan amounts along with a list of information needed for filling out an application. A dedicated email was established to Community First Bank’s commitment to local businesses in keep communication open in case follow up items were needed. Hamilton County is evident. Recently, they guided not only Staff worked countless hours to process applications as quickly as existing customers but also new clients who reached out to them for possible in the order they were received. help in navigating steps to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Anticipating the needs of the community, the bank “We are very glad we went with Community First Bank for our PPP was prepared to act quickly when the need arose. loan. The process to apply was seamless and we were very impressed Writer / Julie Yates Photography Provided
Seventeen years ago, CFB began its Indiana presence in Kokomo. In recent years, it expanded into Hamilton County where it currently maintains two branches in Westfield. As a full-service bank that fills both the personal and business banking needs of its customers, CFB jumped into action from the beginning of the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Scott Hammersley, Commercial Loan Group Manager in Hamilton County, was instrumental in the effort to supply timely and friendly service for area businesses. “Our senior management team knew right from the start of the pandemic that something needed to be done to help not only our small business clients but all the local businesses,” Hammersley says. “The Hamilton County team tried to handle as many of the phone calls as possible to answer questions about the process and any follow up needed. We made the decision to serve customers as well as new businesses alike because it was just the right thing to do to truly serve our communities.” The CFB website posted a special link to access the Small Business
with the amount of updates and communication CFB had with us from start to finish. It was comforting to see daily updates from the COO and knowing everyone at Community First Bank was working day and night to make sure their customers were getting the funds they needed during this tough time. Knowing how hard they worked for us when we needed it most makes me a life-long customer,” says Noah Herron, Urban Vines Winery and Brewery.
Known for its employees who become personally involved in local causes, CFB’s commitment to partner with local organizations continues during this time. “CFB is donating the fees that the bank earned for processing and funding PPP loans for nonprofit organizations back to those organizations. In total, we are giving more than $96,000 back to local Indiana nonprofit organizations,” says Lainey Schroer, Marketing and Communications Manager. CFB Westfield branches are located at 381 S Junction Crossing, 317-763-5259, and 707 East State Road 32, 317-763-5338.
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Nearly five decades ago, Westfield fire chief Ron Hittle started cutting grass and doing landscaping as a side gig. Much like healthy grass, his business grew and grew. Now Hittle Landscaping, a second-generation, family-owned company, is serving both residential and commercial customers while staying true to its core values of honesty, innovation, thankfulness, teamwork, leadership and excellence - all of which make up the HITTLE company acronym. “We try to instill those values, and translate those values into behaviors for our employees in the company,” says Scott DeNardin, company president.
Under the leadership of Ron’s son Jeremy, who serves as owner and CEO, Hittle Landscaping runs six separate divisions - production homes, commercial construction, outdoor living, traditional ground maintenance, irrigation, and in the winter, snow and ice. Production home projects involve design and installs for new home construction. Regarding commercial construction, the company has worked on a local hospital as well as the IKEA store in Fishers. The staff handles designs for outdoor living installs for high-end custom homes. Traditional ground maintenance for commercial properties includes many homeowners associations throughout the northside of Indianapolis. WestfieldMag.com / JUNE 2020 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / 5
The Hittle Landscaping leadership focuses not on the leader, but rather on employees. “I tell my employees that I work for them - they don’t work for me,” DeNardin says. “My role is to serve them, and help them build their careers and their skills to serve our clients.” The faith-based company also cares for employees by looking after them spiritually. For instance, once per week, a corporate chaplain drops by to chat with the staff. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a believer or a non-believer,” DeNardin says. “Our chaplain is simply a resource to them and is there to love on them if they need it.”
During its peak season, Hittle Landscaping, the largest privatelyowned landscaping company in Indiana, employs 250 people. During its down time, however, the faith-based company is committed to serving in several outreach capacities. For example, the company supports Hearts & Hands of Indiana, a ministry similar to Habitat for Humanity that builds homes in the near west side area of downtown Indianapolis. “When we have a house that is handed over to the new owners, we are the ones doing the landscaping and taking care of the yard,” DeNardin says. The company also supports Shepherd Community Center on the near east side of Indianapolis to help break the cycle of poverty. Each year the company sends 12 to 15 of its employees on a mission trip to Puerto Rico for five days to build a house with Homes of Hope, which builds homes for needy families. “It brings our employees together from different divisions of the company to enjoy a shared, life-changing experience,” says DeNardin, who has participated in 14 home builds throughout the past ten years. “It’s a humbling experience. You come back with an incredible heart of gratitude because you’re impacting a family and a life, really for generations, when you build this house for them.” Just as the rest of the world has adjusted to life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hittle Landscaping has done the same. From the start, DeNardin took the time to navigate his heart and concern for his employees while running a business. “It’s a different life right now, and who knows where it will be in the next few weeks,” DeNardin says. “But we responded rapidly within our company to adhere to the CDC’s safety protocols for our employees.” For example, the company immediately shifted from putting four people in a company truck to just one. In addition, 6 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020 / WestfieldMag.com
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employees cannot set foot on a property without going through a health check. Landscape designers and architects have replaced face-to-face client meetings with online consultations. “It’s just getting used to the logistics and protocols to keep everyone safe,” says DeNardin, adding that he is thankful to be part of a company that gives back to the local community in so many ways. “A lot of companies say things and display their mission and vision, but once you get inside of it, you find it’s not the truth,” DeNardin says. “Hittle is such an authentically true company, and the mission of the owner and what he’s trying to do with the business is so pure. We’re really just trying to build a company so we can provide careers for people, and give them a culture and environment that helps them grow as individuals and as professionals.”
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All-Star Veterinary Clinic, located at 789 East Main Street, was founded by Dr. Emily King with the belief that fostering relationships with loving animal owners helps pets live long and healthy lives. It is the goal of the staff to know everyone who walks through the doors. Due to the expertise of highly qualified veterinarians, the practice is able to offer not only wellness and sick pet care but also specialized services such as dentistry, behavioral counseling and surgery.
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Lines of communication between the clinic’s veterinarians and pet owners are kept open through social media posts, videos and podcasts. Viewers of All-Star Veterinarian’s Instagram and Twitter feeds can see adorable photos of happy pets as they are well taken care of by staff. Several video series are accessible through the “I began the clinic in 2003 with the idea of clinic’s Facebook page. “Dr. King Says” gives building relationships with clients through tips and insights on caring for pets. “Richie the practice of exceptional veterinary Reviews” discuss pet product pros and cons. medicine in a culture designed to foster “Day in the Life” gives viewers a behind employee development,” King says. “Our main objective each day is to improve the lives the scenes look. Dr. King and her husband Richie King, co-owner and chief financial of others, we just happen to use the vehicle officer of the practice, broadcast a podcast of veterinary medicine. The veterinarians called “5 Boys and a Business” where they working at All-Star provide a client-centric discuss raising five boys while owning a experience. We have more than 45 years of veterinary clinic. experience in treating the most common to difficult surgical and medical cases.” Recently, the clinic has begun offering Telemedicine to clients. Pet owners of Each veterinarian in the practice is existing patients can schedule a live video passionate about their profession and visit with All-Star’s team of doctors via area of specialization. With the exception smartphone. New patients can access this of King, who received her degree from service by calling the office or visiting the the University of Tennessee, the doctors clinic’s website. are graduates of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. As head All-Star Veterinary Clinic is active in several veterinarian, King has a special interest organizations which contribute back in a in ultrasound, orthopedics and internal meaningful way. As participants in This medicine. Doctors Ashlyn Duckwall and Kristen Puls specialize in dentistry as well Is How We Role, they are involved in an as internal medicine. Dr. Allison Foust has educational program created by Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine a vast knowledge of feline medicine. Dr. Ashley Dudley is focused on dermatology, that teaches veterinary concepts to students in kindergarten through grade 12. They internal medicine and ultrasound. Dr. 8 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020 / WestfieldMag.com
are advocates for Paws For A Cause, a community outreach program that identifies and addresses local needs. Their All-Star Veterinary Clinic Foundation provides necessary veterinary medicine to patients that might otherwise not be able to receive such care. “We are veterinarians because of our love for science, problem-solving and relationship building,” King adds. “From service animals assisting their handlers, to the family dog that ate yet another pair of underwear, to the independent cat that has made a permanent indent on the couch — we are privileged to help promote the health, happiness and longevity of their lives.” All-Star Veterinary Clinic is located at 789 E Main St, Westfield. For more information, give them a call at 317-896-9993 or visit them online at All-StarVet.com.
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No one anticipated a life that would involve nationwide closures, lockdowns and selfquarantines, but when it became clear that the 2019 novel coronavirus posed a major health threat, schools, families, businesses and individuals had to quickly adjust to living life from the inside. Selfisolation means many in-person meetings are impossible, and organizations that serve the public’s mental health have been forced to think outside the box. One such organization is Paws & Think, a communitybased nonprofit that brings joy and healing to more than 60 program partners including schools, libraries, detention centers, humane societies, hospitals, cancer support centers and elder care facilities. The organization seeks to improve lives through the power of the human-dog connection, and finding ways to adhere to this mission was a tricky adjustment to
make during the pandemic that has forced communities to socially isolate. Recognizing that mental health management is critical during this time, Paws & Think leaders have formulated alternative ways to serve the community in order to boost morale, ease stress and brighten spirits.
therapy dogs. In the videos, the handler shares a personal message and the dog might do a trick, fetch a ball or simply stare into the camera looking cute. Paws & Think leaders are also filming videos for elder care facilities so patients can enjoy the company of their favorite four-legged friends.
“We know that now more than ever, people are in need of the love and comfort a dog can bring,” says Kelsey Burton, executive director of Paws & Think.
“These folks are very lonely right now,” Burton says. “Some of them can’t even come outside their rooms.”
For starters, the staff began creating and distributing activity books to hospital patients, teachers and other partners. Activities include crossword puzzles, word searches, and coloring sheets by local artist Gabriel Lehman. Paws & Think representatives frequently visit the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and when self-quarantining started the organization began filming prerecorded videos so that children can still see the JUNE 2020
In addition, the staff has sent out greeting cards with pictures of therapy dogs on the front and a message on the inside reading, “Your therapy team sends you woofs and kisses.” “We want them to know that someone is thinking about them because we know this is hard,” says Burton, adding that although meeting basic, everyday needs is important, mental health preservation during this difficult time is also crucial. “There is a huge need to combat the loneliness and sadness
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that comes with being alone, not to mention the uncertainty and upended routines. We want to make sure we are here to do what therapy dogs do best - bring love and comfort to those in need.” The organization also offers Paws to Read story time with a therapy dog. Though this event is usually held in person at libraries and schools, it is currently offered via Facebook several times per week. “There’s a big need for this now, with schools being closed,” Burton says. “Instead of the child reading to the therapy dog, the dog’s handler is reading to the children.” Teachers are sharing these story times with their districts. Local mom Jodi Snell appreciates what Paws & Think leaders have done during the coronavirus outbreak to support the community. “Paws & Think has been an absolute gift to us during this time,” she says. “We’ve
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James Volpert, co-owner and operator of several Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in Central Indiana, says locals are excited about the new location that will soon be opening in Westfield. “I hope to be open some time in early April,” Volpert says. “The building is built, we just need to work on the interior. We will be in the Oakridge shops.” Volpert is pleased with the Westfield location. “Westfield is an incredible city to serve amazing smoothies and food with a bit of tropical fun,” he says. “We want to be involved in the community at all levels.” Volpert, who co-owns the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fishers location, says excitement over the smoothies has been spreading across the country. “With over 800 stores in the country, there has been obsession with the food and smoothies from the fans,” he says. “Just recently the Harlem Globetrotters were in town, and one of them wanted our Triple Berry Oat smoothie. We made a run down to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to deliver our awesome smoothies to them.” Volpert believes the restaurant, which serves smoothies, sandwiches and other treats, has been a unique hit because of the great care taken in the 18 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020 / WestfieldMag.com
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Tropical Smoothie is one of the fastest-growing concepts in the country according to Volpert. The Fishers location was officially opened in December. Volpert co-owns and operates the Fishers store with his WestfieldMag.com / JUNE 2020 / WESTFIELD MAGAZINE / 19
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“Our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun” wife Angela, as well as David and Ruth Buko. Volpert says additional Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations are scheduled to open in Noblesville, Zionsville and Whitestown. David and Ruth Buko became Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees back in 2012, when they opened their first restaurant in Lansing, Michigan. James and Angela Volpert, meanwhile, bring years of experience in the advertising and sales industries to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe concept. “Our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun,” Volpert says.
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