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June 2014 A Publication of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Beau BrowningBrowning|Pike Financial Management

Ryan ClaxtonMajor Health Partners

Treva CunninghamWalmart* Murry DeCampHoliday Inn Express & Suites - Shelbyville

Scott Gabbard-Shelby Co. Ag PromotionCommittee/Purdue Extension

Greg Gerline-Sandman Bros./Shelby County Pantry Pals

Natalie GulleyKnauf Insulation

Mary HarperShelbyville Central Schools

Gena LinvilleMajor Hospital

Grant SchartonIndiana Grand Racing and Casino

Julie Metz, Executive Directorjuliemetz@shelbychamber.net

Courtney Chapella, Executive Assistant courtneychapella@shelbychamber.net Whitney Wagoner, Executive Assistantwhitneywagoner@shelbychamber.net

Colour Palette RushShelby Energy, Inc. Shelbyville Paint and Wallpaper

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Board of Directors

Tony Long, PresidentMainSource BankChris King, President-ElectRunnebohm Construction

Scott Asher, Past President Boys and Girls Club of Shelby CountyAmy Larrison, Treasurer First Bank Shelbyville

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STAFF

FOUNDER’S CLUB

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 9 is our Member Appreciation luncheon from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Porter Center. We appreciate you, our members! In recognition and appreciation for the continuing support we receive from our Shelby County Chamber of Commerce members, we are celebrating with our July Networking Luncheon. This is our way of saying, “thank you - we appreciate you”. Board members, Ambassadors and Staff will be grilling brats, hot dogs and hamburgers and serving up side dishes; all items purchased from our local Chamber members. We are grateful to have so many that are involved in our community by donating their products, services, and valuable time. Frequently, the board and staff ask our members to contribute by purchasing tickets, attending events, and volunteering to assist with planning. We value your contributions and want to take the opportunity to express our appreciation. Please attend our Member Appreciation Luncheon. It will give you a chance to visit with other Chamber members as well as the Chamber board and staff, tour the Porter Center and enjoy a good FREE lunch. Please RSVP to (317) 398-6647 or to Courtney at courtneychapella@shelbychamber.net.

Member Appreciation Luncheon

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Representatives from Girls Incorporated of Shelbyville and Shelby County attended the Girls Inc. National Conference in Washington D.C. from April 4 to April 8.

On April 7, the Girls Inc. Tribute to Excellence Affiliate Awards Dinner was held. The Shelbyville and Shelby County affiliate was recognized for several different accomplishments. The dinner featured three local members: Maddie Cramer, Caitlin Johnson and Abby Miller. The girls opened up the ceremony with speeches that highlighted why they enjoy attending Girls Inc. and what makes them strong, smart and bold. Former Girls Inc. of Shelbyville and Shelby County alumna, Dr. Vicky Ortiz was a key player in the festivities that evening as well. Ortiz spoke about the role that Girls Inc. played in her life, and she recognized award winners in numerous categories, which included Girls Incorporated of Shelbyville and Shelby County.

The local organization was recognized for having a National Scholarship winner in 2013 and again in 2014. The 2013 scholarship winner was Macey Disney and the 2014 winner was Molly Madden, who was awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the Lucille Miller Wright Scholarship Fund. The organization was also recognized as an affiliate that grew in 2014. Girls Incorporated of Shelbyville and Shelby County was presented with a certificate for being An Affiliate Who Grew in the number of girls served with impact in Circle A and Circle B and in revenues. The night concluded with the recognition of the 2014 Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award, and the honor was presented to Girls Incorporated of Shelbyville and Shelby County. Representatives from the organization were presented with a plague to acknowledge the highest honor that an affiliate can receive from the Girls Inc. National organization. For more information on Girls Inc., call (317) 392-1190.

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Students honored at Shelby County Academic Awards Banquet On May 5, the Shelby County Young Professionals honored the top students from Shelbyville, Trition, Morristown, Southwestern, and Waldron High Schools at the 2014 Shelby County Academic Awards Banquet. Students and parents were treated to a delicious dinner as well as remarks from Luke Messer, United States Congressman from Indiana’s 6th District.Students awarded included: Juniors: Alyssa Allen, Hunter Anderson, Allison Beckner, Luke Borinstein, Kaitlyn Borowitz, Josh Clayto, Marena Drake, Stuart Elder, Nicole Ellis, Kylie Gahimer, Michael Gardner, Michele Gardner, Amy Gregory, Alan Hall, Marc Hall, Cameron Hankins, Charles Kocher, Tony Lain, Shawn Leffler, Alexandra Lubbe, Carly McNeely, Brian Miller, Victoria Montarsi, Nathan Montgomery, Dustin Remmler, Alexa Schofner, Blayre Scott, Natalie Stephenson, Emily Stern, Casey Tennell, Melissa Vandiver, and Nicholas Wallien

Seniors: Alton Anspaugh, Maggie Benson, Micah Blackford, Charlie Bowers, Marissa Brown, John Cox, Hayden DePrez, Leigh Durphey, Michael Forthofer, Allison Groves, DJ Higdon, Makaela Hill, Joel Holland, Brandi Howell, Bethany Ison, Abagail Jeavons, Ryan Jobe, Shelby Lannan, Molly Madden, Paige McIntire, Justin Mings , Sara Monhollen, Patrick Munson, Madelyn O’Dell, Kathryn Peterson, Nathaniel Reed, Timothy Riley Samantha Scheibler, Kyle Shelton, Kaitlin Smart, Curtis Stump, Jr., and Haley Temple. .

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Member SpotlightFirst Merchants Bank Opens New Location and Continues Investment in ShelbyvilleApril 29, 2014 - Shelbyville, IN - On Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m., First Merchants Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael C. Rechin, Shelbyville Mayor, Tom DeBaun and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Director, Julie Metz presided over the ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the grand opening for the new First Merchants Bank location at 2350 Marketplace Boulevard in Shelbyville.

Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun commented, “The First Merchants Bank leadership team has taken a very thoughtful approach to our community. The investment made at the downtown location coupled with the construction of this beautiful new facility underscores the bank’s commitment to Shelbyville.” Mike Rechin added, “As a community bank, the health and well-being of the communities we serve is foundational to business success. First Merchants Bank proudly invests in local communities throughout Indiana, and Shelbyville is a shining example.”

Pictured Left to Right: Murry DeCamp, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Carrie Valek, Director of Retail Sales First Merchants Bank, Tom DeBaun, Mayor of Shelbyville, Larry Lux, Market President First Merchants Bank, Sally Wells, Retail Market Leader First Merchants Bank, Mike Rechin, President / CEO First Merchants Bank, Julie Metz, Director Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Kristin Dillinger, Banking Center Manager, Kim Baker, First Merchants Bank, Mike Hurst, Regional President First Merchants Bank and Dick Kitchin, Associate Broker with Carpenter Realtors.

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Member SpotlightBlue River Career Programs (BRCP) is a career and technical education facility that provides local high school students the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience about a career of interest to them. The students who attend BRCP represent all Shelby County high schools: Triton Central, Shelbyville, Southwestern, Morristown, and Waldron. They attend BRCP during their school day in either a morning or afternoon session, five days a week.The Health Care industry will continue to demand knowledgeable and skilled health care workers as the aging population increases. At Ashford Place Health Campus, we have been blessed to have students from Blue River Career Center CNA Program getting hands-on experience. The CNA Program is designed to provide prospective health career students with the introductory skills necessary to perform basic health care, and it also affords students the opportunities to explore all the related health care

professions such as nursing, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, and physician’s assistant.

During the first semester, the program introduces students to health care topics such as patient safety, infection

control, medical ethics, professionalism, anatomy and restorative care. Guest speakers from the health care

industry share their expertise and field questions about their role in patient care. The class gains on-site knowledge through trips to several health care facilities in the area.

Second semester is the professional semester where students are actually placed in clinical assignments. CNAs (certified nursing assistants) spend most of the semester caring for residents of Ashford Place. At the completion of this clinical rotation, the students are then ready for state certification exams. This allows them to work and prepare for progression along the health careers ladder. The CNA students also receive college credits upon successful completion of the program.Student feedback is positive. Students who complete the CNA program have a “jump-start” on their careers. They feel competent and comfortable in their health care roles as they advance their careers in technical and university health care programs.We wish these two groups of amazing students the best of luck in their future endeavors. Some of them already have their foot in the door at Ashford Place. For more information on Ashford Place, call (317) 398-8422 and Blue River Career Programs call (317) 392-4191.

Ashford Place and Blue River Career Programs Partner for CNA Program

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Member Spotlight

The first annual Swing, Pedal and Roar weekend kicked off on May 3 at Bear Chase Golf Club. Over 12 teams, representing a cross-section of Shelby County industry and business, played 18 holes on a crisp, sunny May afternoon. Mayor Tom DeBaun manned the grill and offered up burgers and hot dogs to all participants. A silent auction took place for all participants after the event.

On Sunday, May 4 , the Pedal and Roar events took place with their starting point being Indiana Grand Racing and Casino, the title sponsor of the Swing, Pedal and Roar weekend. Over 75 motorcyclists started their trek from the Casino at 12:15 p.m. for the “Roar” portion and 40 bicyclists began their 15 mile trek at 7:30 a.m.

The weekend’s events culminated on Sunday evening in the clubhouse with a buffet meal for all Swing, Pedal and Roar participants. Officials from Indiana Grand Racing and Casino, along with the Mayor and several Shelby County officials presented Rupert’s Kids with a check of $10,000.00.

“For our first year out, we felt the events of this weekend were a big success. Now on to next year and planning even bigger and better festivities,” stated Rupert Boneham. “We’ve got to get the word out about all of the great things we do at Rupert’s Kids, and now we will turn our focus to public information and helping even more young people get on the right life path.” To contact Rupert’s Kids Shelbyville, call (317) 251-4732.

Rupert’s Kids Shelbyville first annual Swing, Pedal and Roar weekend a success!

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On May 7, Major Hospital paid tribute to their nurses as part of National Nurses Week. The presentation featured comments by Major Hospital CEO Jack Horner and Major Hospital COO Linda Wessic. Six nurses were specifically honored for being the best in their profession. Those honored included: Denise Hoeing (Adult Medical Unit), Olivia Lopez (Adult Medical Unit), Suzanna Carlton (Unavie Cardiology), Lee Ann Toliver (Emergency Department), Kim Holland (Case Management), and Sheila Hackworth (Post Surgical Care Unit). The nurses were nominated by their co-workers for the awards. For more information, contact Major Hospital at (317)392-3211.

Major Hospital Paid Tribute to Nurses

photo credit: The Shelbyville News

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The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is working with the City of Shelbyville and CrossPointe Studios to develop a series of web-based, marketing videos that showcase Shelby County’s quality of life and economic development and growth potential. This partnership allows us to compete regionally; and also gives us an opportunity to collaborate regionally with other like-minded communities.

This collaborative, county-wide project, will give us an amazing tool to communicate who we are, what we have to offer, what we are doing and where we are going. Additionally, we will focus on economic development and quality of life. Our target audience will not only be our community and county but also the region, the country, and the world.

Other aspects of the project include: - Showcasing our County and City assets; who and what they are, how to find them and the best ways to use them. - Gives us a necessary tool for pursuing development grants. - We own all the raw footage and rights to the site. - Makes us competitive regionally and with other counties. - Will work well with other, current marketing projects.

Here are a couple of links for you to view to familiarize yourself with CrossPointe Studios the type of productions they have generated for other communities: - www.crosspointestudios.com - www.facesdemo.com/shelbycounty

Current investors in this project include Shelby County Government, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, Major Health Partners, Ivy Tech, the City of Shelbyville and Shelby County Development Corporation.If you are interested in investing in this program or would like additional information, please contact Julie Metz at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (317) 398-6647 or Rob Springer at City Hall (317) 395-7004.

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Duke Energy funds ‘Power Readers and Writers’ program for Shelbyville Central schools

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The years before third grade are critical for students learning to read, and the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $60,000 grant to Shelbyville Central Schools to help first and second grade students who need to improve their reading skills. Called “Duke Energy Power Readers and Writers,” the after-school program will offer individual and small-group tutoring for students. Two nine-week programs, one in the fall and another in the spring, will reach up to 60 students.

In addition, the program will help students with writing skills and explore topics on careers and values.The grant will also fund a three-week summer program to help reduce the loss of reading skills over summer break. “It’s often said that students in the primary grades are learning to read and later they are reading to learn,” said Cathy Wenning, Duke Energy’s Shelbyville community relations manager. “Providing opportunities for students to learn to read and write affects not only the student, but also the community at large. We want to be there at the beginning to help.”

“Through Duke Energy’s generous support, we will be able to provide additional reading instruction for identified first and second grade students. When students read on level, we unleash their potential to learn and ability to set high academic goals. This grant is truly an investment in the workforce of the future,” said Mary Harper, assistant superinten-dent for Shelbyville Central Schools.

The Duke Energy Foundation makes charitable investments on behalf of Duke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the United States with 7.2 million customers in six states. Over the foundation’s long history in local communities, it has identified focus areas that maximize the foundation’s dollars and guide its giving. The foundation makes grants supporting the environment, economic development, education and community vitality. In Indiana, the Duke Energy Foundation invests approximately $2 million annually for community support and charitable contributions. To learn more about Duke Energy Foundation, visit www.duke-energy.com/community.

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Thank you Indiana Grand Racing & Casino for hosting the ‘horse-themed’ 2014 Shelby County Reads Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on May 10, 2014. Winners and their families were able to take a tour of the horse stalls, get in the ‘winner’s circle,’ and enjoy all of the food and activities at the track. The following students won gift cards to Three Sisters Books and Gifts for their essays: Preschool-Grade 1 [Hayleigh Quick (1st Place), Masen Bassett (2nd Place), Vanessa Garcia Julian (3rd Place)]; Grades 2-3 [Keita Maeda (1st Place), Kaitlin Garlitch (2nd Place), Jacquline Lee (3rd Place)]; Grades 4-5 [Grace Redd (1st Place), Katie Martin (2nd Place), Kayla Rawlins (3rd Place)]; and Grades 6-8 [Chandler Ramey (1st Place), Clarice Fischer (2nd Place), Keann Allen (3rd Place)]. This event concludes the eleventh season of Shelby County Reads. Thank you for reading with us! We want to especially thank the Blue River Community Foundation and all of the individual donors who have continued to support this annual community-wide reading program. For more information, call the Shelby County Public Library at (317) 398-7121.

Member SpotlightShelby County Reads Writing Contest Awards Announced

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Accident Fund: Roadside Safety – Avoiding Struck-By Accidents

Struck-by vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of construction-related deaths. In fact, onein-four struck-by deaths involve construction workers, significantly more than any other occupation. Whether you work in construction, or simply find yourself roadside with a disabled vehicle, it’s important to keep the following safety tips in mind.

Construction Site Safety• Wear seat belts that meet OSHA standards, except on

equipment that is designed for standup operation or that has no rollover protective structure.

• Check vehicles before each shift to assure that all parts and accessories are in safe operating condition.

• Do not drive a vehicle in reverse gear with an obstructed rear view, unless it has an audible reverse alarm, or another worker signals that it is safe.

• Drive vehicles or equipment only on roadways or grades that are safely constructed and maintained. • Make sure that you and all other personnel are in the clear before using dumping or lifting devices. • Set parking brakes when vehicles and equipment are parked, and chock the wheels if they are on an incline.• Use traffic signs, barricades or flaggers when construction takes place near public roadways.• Workers must be highly visible in all levels of light. Warning clothing, such as red or orange vests, are

required; and if worn for night work, must contain reflective material.

Roadside Tips• Pull onto the shoulder and stop as far off the road as possible with the wheels turned to the right.• Leave your sidelights on and turn on the hazard warning lights.• If you have reflective jackets in the vehicle, wear them.• Once you leave the vehicle, retreat up the bank or behind a barrier, if possible. Always exit on the side

opposite the roadway.• Don’t attempt even simple repairs.• Motorway hard shoulders are for emergency use only. It’s best to drive to a safer place off the motorway, if

possible. Never stop on the shoulder to go to the bathroom, make a phone call or check a route or map.

Calling for Assistance• Once in a safe place use a mobile

phone to call roadside assistance (offered through most insurance carriers or AAA).

• If you don’t have a mobile phone, walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the road – never attempt to cross a highway/interstate.

• If you feel at risk from another person, return to your vehicle and lock all doors. Leave your vehicle again as soon as you feel this danger has passed.

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Member Insight

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Want to be part of the Chamber newsletter? Call us today at (317)398-6647 for more

information.

Welcome New Investors!

Thank you Renewing Investors!

**denotes Founders Club Member*denotes Presidential Member

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Chamber InsightThe mission of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is

“providing value-added services and programs, creating opportunities for our members and improving the quality of

life in Shelby County” Each month in 2014, we will be sharing information on what we can do for you as a member

of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and what value-added services and programs are available.

ADECCO*Anderson Auto Care Inc.Beaty Construction, Inc.*Begley Sign Painting Inc.

Blue River Foundation, Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings

Carmony Asset & Wealth Advisors*Chicken Inn

City of ShelbyvilleCossairt Florist

Coulston & Doty Transport, Inc.*Country Creek Condo Association*Culligan Water Conditioning Co.*

Eagles #766*Edward Jones- Ben PurvisEdward Jones- Dan Case

Edward Jones- Scott MullinsFarm Bureau Insurance*

First Merchants BankFraternal Order of Police-Lodge #84*

Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory*Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana*

Jill A. Crim Accounting & Tax Preparation*Kent Property Group, Inc.*

Larkey Insurance & Real Estate Mathies Landscaping, Inc.*McDaniel Family Eye Care*Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt*

Plymate, Inc.*Ratio Architects*

Rendezvous Event & Catering Hall*RushShelby Energy**

Shelby Bottled Gas Corporation*Shelby County Art Institute

Shelby County Fair Association* Shelby County Historical Society -Grover Museum*

Shelby County United Fund for You*Shelby Eastern Schools*

Smith Brothers Ultimate Builders, Inc.*St. Joseph School*

Stanley Jones Insurance The Shelbyville NewsThe Travel Authority

Tom’s/Weintraut’s Carpet & More*Tour of Italy Italian Restaurant

VIP Tooling, Inc.*Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc. (YUMA)*

Lester’s Body Shop, located at 500 South Noble Street, is a body shop and collision repair center for both small and large jobs. The have an express lane for small jobs. You can schedule repairs and drop offs in the morning and evening. To contact Lester’s Body Shop, call (317) 398-8549.

Manilla Community Volunteer Fire Dept. is a volunteer fire department that serves the Manilla community in both Rush and Shelby counties. To contact the Manilla Community Volunteer Fire Dept., call (765)544-2346.

Phelps Auto Sales, Inc. provides buy here pay here automotive sales and services. They are located at 513 East Hendricks Street. To contact Phelps Auto Sales, Inc., call (317) 398-3921.

Sizemore Insurance Agency, located at 859 Riverside Drive, Suite 1, Greenwood, is an insurance agency. To contact Sizemore Insurance, call (317) 888-9100.

Open Rates for Chamber Emails

The Chamber sends out the Chamber Community Connection eBroadcast each Monday containing

events, news, sales, and promotions for the Chamber and members alike as well as the

Member-2-Member Exclusive email on Wednesday. According to Constant Contact, the average open

rate for emails sent out by a non-profit membership organization is 22.88 %. The average click-through

rate is 10.92%. The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce has an average open rate of 32% and an average click-through rate of 15%. So, don’t

forget to market your business/organization through the Chamber’s email marketing options. To take

advantage of the Chamber’s email marketing opportunities, call the Chamber today at

(317)398-6647.

Chamber News Where You Belong

In this issue: Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America Ashford Place Health Campus Duke EnergyShelby County Public Library Girls Inc. Major Hospital Ruperts Kid Shelbyville

June 2014

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