March 2014 newsletter

Chatter Chamber

March 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 [email protected]

Courtney Chapella, Executive Assistant [email protected] Whitney Wagoner, Executive [email protected]

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

Directors

STAFF

FOUNDER’S CLUB

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Shelby County Chamber receives grants to replace Community Sign

On February 20, RushShelby Energy presented the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce a $10,000 grant. The Chamber also received a $7,500 grant from the Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Bureau. These grants are being used to purchase a new Community sign in front of the Chamber office, located at 501 North Harrison Street. The Shelby County Chamber would like to thank RushShelby Energy and the Shelby County Tourism and Visitor’s Bureau for their support!

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On February 18, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 2014 Denim and Diamonds Annual Dinner and Awards. The event was a great success with over 275 attendees.

The Chamber would like to thank: • Our Annual Dinner Committee for volunteering their time: Tony Long, Mona Spalding, Sherry Talbert,

Sheri Yarling, Murry DeCamp and Mary Ann Lux.• Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, Chef Albert Martines and his Culinary Staff, and Tina Velez

and her banquet staff for putting together a delicious meal and for providing a beautiful setting for our Annual Dinner.

• The Shelbyville News and Giant 96 for their coverage of our event and for highlighting our recipients.• Mayor Tom DeBaun. We appreciate him sharing updates with everyone who attended. • Our 2014 Board President, Tony Long, and all Chamber Board members for their continuing support of the

Chamber. • Brad Davis, Senior Pastor of Shelbyville Community Church for

delivering our invocation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Annual Dinner.

2014 Annual Dinner


Sponsored by:

Featuring Josh BleillIndianapolis Colts

Community Spokesperson11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Open to the Public $15 Per Person

call 317-398-6647 to RSVP

Networking Luncheon

Achieve Better Business TomorrowRaise the Bar Today:Shelby County

Chamber of Commerce

2014 Business and Industry Trade Fair

Wednesday, March 19th12:30 P.m. - 6:00 p.m.

William Garrett GymnasiumEntrance Gate 4

2014 Business & Industry Trade FairDon’t miss this event! Booth space is still available.

Call (317)398-6647 to reserve your spot!


Member SpotlightGenFed Financial Credit UnionAlyssa Kapfhammer, MSR, Jessica Higdon, MSR, MelissaMcKenney,OfficeManager

What is a credit union?Melissa: A credit union is very similar to a bank, only we don’t have any stockholders. For the consumer, it means thatourprofitsarereturnedtothepeoplethathave accounts at the credit union usually through better loan rates, higher investment rates, and lower fees.

What kind of services do credit unions offer?Melissa: Credit unions vary in the type of services they offer depending on their size and complexity. At GenFed, you’llfindalmostallthesameservicesyouwouldfindat a bank. GenFed offers savings, CDs, loans for real estate, vehicles, etc., IRAs, money market accounts and free checking accounts. GenFed also offers electronic services that are similar to what banks offer including PC and mobile banking and bill paying as well as person to person electronic payments.

Who can use a credit union?Alyssa: You no longer need to work for a certain company to use GenFed Credit Union. GenFed is now available to anyone in Shelby County.

But with only one branch how will I get to my money?Jessica: With our free checking account you also get a free debit card. With that card you can use any of the 8 ATMs in Shelbyville that are in our network, surcharge-free. Also, GenFed is now open from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays!

Why would I want to use GenFed instead of another credit union or bank?Melissa: Our service is top notch and we care about your financialwell-being.Wewanttohelpyoumakethebestfinancialdecisions!Additionally,ourlowloanrateswillsave you money on something new you want to buy, or a loan you might be making payments on right now through another bank. We will work to help you move your loans to GenFed to save you money on monthly loan payments!

What is the best part about GenFed?Melissa: The best part about GenFed is that we care more about our members than we do about our numbers. People are what matter to us, and we are here solely to help. It’s different than many banks where the focus is numbers for stockholders.

Melissa and her husband and daughter reside in St. Paul. Melissa has worked at GenFed since 2011. She has recentlybeenpromotedtoGenFed’sOfficeManager.

Alyssa: I started banking at GenFed in 2005, before I started working at GenFed. I honestly wouldn’t want to bank anywhere else. It’s like when you send your child to school and want them to make sure they have that one-on-one with their teacher. You get that at GenFed. It’s comforting to know that your bank is not just there to get you in and out - we care about our members and try every avenue to help them bettertheirfinances.

Alyssa has worked at GenFed since August 2013. Alyssa and her husband Philip and sons John 6 ½, and Liam 1 year, live in Shelbyville.

Jessica: The best part about GenFed for me is that I now have an opportunity to build my credit. Being young, no one would really pay attention to me. I may not have any credit at all but here at GenFed, I am still given a chance to be able to get a loan with a cosigner and build up my credit. Working here since October has really opened my eyes to a lot ofdifferentfinancialinsights.Nowit’seasierformeto look at my money and know whether I really need to spend it or save it. We help our members make thesesamekindsofimportantfinancialdecisions.

Jessica has been with GenFed since October 2013. Jessica and her boyfriend, Austin, and their dogs, Rebel and Bandit, live in Morristown. She is attending Ivy Tech Community College.

Visit GenFed Financial Credit Union at 1648 North Michigan Road or call them at (317) 392-6230.


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DIVERSE STAFFING NAMED 2014 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN INDIANAINDIANAPOLIS,IN,FEBRUARY,19,2014–DiverseStaffing,Inc.,anIndianapolis,Indiana-basedstrategicstaffingand recruiting solutions company today announced that it has been named as one of the 2014 Best Places to Work in Indiana, based on results from a statewide program designed to identify, recognizeandhonorthebestplacesofemploymentinIndiana.DiverseStaffingistheonlystaffingfirminits category to make the list that recognizes companies that excel in leadership and planning, culture and communications,jobsatisfaction,workingenvironment,traininganddevelopment,payandbenefits,andoverall employee satisfaction.

ThisisthesecondtimeinthreeyearsthatDiverseStaffinghasearneda“BestPlacestoWork”inIndianadistinctionfor creating a productive environment in which employees feel valued. The award program is a project of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, BizVoice, Inside INdiana Business, the Society of Human Resource Management-IN State Council, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Best Companies Group.

“I’mveryproudthatDiverseStaffinghasbeennamedoneoftheBestPlacesToWorkInIndianaforasecondtime.This is one of the highest honors a company can aspire to, and one that recognizes our employees’ passion for excellence,ourteamworkandtrust,andhowwehelpandsupportoneanother,”saidGeorgeApgar,Managing PartnerofDiverseStaffing.“AtDiverseStaffing,werecognizethatourpeopleareourgreatestresource,andwe have built a culture based on a foundation of excellence in everything we do for our staff, temporary workforce and ourclients,”Apgar,continued.“Thisawardisatestamenttothedailycommitmentanddedicationourpeopleshare tomakeDiverseStaffinganexcitingandinnovativeworkplace.”

DiverseStaffingoffersaproprietarystaffingdeliverymodelthatintegratesonline,mobile,socialmedia,callcenter,andcommunity-centricservices.TheDiverseapproachistailoredtosupportallbusinesstypes,fromsmallofficestomulti-state Fortune 100 manufacturing facilities - enabling clients to proactively plan, execute, measure, and continuouslyimproveeachstaffinginitiative.DiverseStaffingwillbehonoredatthe2014BestPlacestoWorkinIndiana Awards Dinner on May 1, hosted at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis and coordinatedbytheIndianaChamberofCommerce.Thefinalrankingswillbeannouncedattheevent.

About Diverse Staffing, Inc. Foundedin2005,DiverseStaffingisaleadingstaffingandrecruitingfirm,operatingfromRecruitmentCentersandon-site partner locations throughout the U.S. The company provides award-winning contingent workforce solutions, includingtemporary,temp-to-hire,contractanddirect-hirestaffingandrecruiting.DiverseStaffingteamsdeliver superior client services in a wide range of industries including industrial and light manufacturing, clerical, life sciences,andinformationtechnologysectors.DiverseStaffingprovidessophisticatedtechnologicalresourcesandadeepunderstandingofcurrentHRpracticesandcross-industrystaffingrequirements.Thecompanyoffersan innovative,unifiedapproachtoidentifyandattractqualifiedpeopletohelpensurethatclientPlansandProcessessucceed.Formoreinformation,contactThomasHume,DirectorofMarketingat:[email protected],(317)524-5700 extension283,orvisitusonlineatwww.DiverseStaffing.com

TocontacttheShelbyvillelocation,call(317)825-0999orvisittheirofficeat705EastStateRoad44.

Member Spotlight


Member SpotlightShelby County Library Offers More than Books Wouldyoucallyourselfa“reader”?

There are many who couldn’t go a day without reading a newspaper or spending time with a good novel.

“Ifeelhonoredtobecalledan‘avidreader,’”saidBrandyGraves,youth servicesdirectoratShelbyCountyPublicLibrary.“Thesedays,itseemstobeacharacterization that anyone would be proud to have on a list that describes who they are.”

But reading for pleasure is not something every person enjoys. Some only read when they must, such as for work or classes. Otherslearntoenjoyitwhentheyretireandhavemoretime.“Others,”Gravessaid,“discoverthejoyofreadingwhenafriendhands them something new and exciting like the recent Hunger Games trilogy. Now they’re making movies out of the books, so morepeoplewanttoreadthebookstoo.”Sheadds,“Thebooksarealwaysbetter,ofcourse.”

Research reveals no disputes to what many experts have claimed: Reading makes us smarter and can help keep us sharp as we age. That is reason enough to encourage use of the local library.

Theadultservicesdirectoratthelibrary,DianeAndersonsaid,“Wearecertaintherearebookwormsandotherswhodon’t realizehowmuchwehavetooffer.”ShelbyCounty’sbranchlibrariesareamong103Indianalibrarieslinkedbythe Evergreen system. It gives patrons access to nearly 3 million titles, including books, audio books, electronically downloadable books, and magazines.

Beyond reading material, Shelby County Public Library also provides:•Storytimesandearlylearningactivitiesforbabies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grandchildren. These help prepare children for success in kindergarten and later in school. •Activities for elementary-aged kids and teens.•Book discussion groups for adults and teens. These meet outside the library at The Bookmark and Horizon Center in Shelbyville and at Sister’s Ice Cream Shop in Morristown.•Lifelong learning opportunities such as computer classes and a writers’ group.•Just-for-fun activities for adults and retirees such as a crochet club and historical society.•Music CDs. CD-ROM computer programs. Movies on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray.•Free delivery of materials for homebound patrons.•Many desktop computers and printers for public use, plus laptops that can be checked out to use on site. Free wireless access to the Internet throughout the library campus.•Genealogy research materials and hands-on staff support.

•Local history archives.

•Bilingual and Spanish materials collection.•Speakers available to provide informative or entertaining programs to any aged group or organization.•Birthday parties for 18-month to 6-year-olds. •Website with access to numerous subscriptions, including a funding information network for grant seekers, Inspire collection of information resources and academic databases, and TumbleBooks and Sebco electronic books for youth.•Mobile Library that travels bimonthly to a number of rural areas and Shelby’s Crest, as well as weekly to Morrison Park in the summer.•Book sales three times a year.•Roomsavailableforrenttonon-profitandfor-profitgroups.•Commonly needed government forms, including tax forms.•Help from a librarian when a caller or person asks any question.•Scanner•Fax machine.•Copy machine.

The library offers families a destination complete with a toy box, tables, crayons, computerized games, and comfy chairs. It is also a place to spend a lunch hour, with quiet corners and a coffee machine close in Adult Services. For new residents or those who have never been to the library, it is located at 57 W. Broadway in Shelbyville. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday. The Morristown Branch is located in the municipal building at 418 W. Main St. Library cards for Shelby County residents are free. Drop by the library for a newsletter, sign up for e-news, or visit the website myshelbylibrary.org for information about Shelby County Reads and other upcoming events.


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11Chamber Chatter March 2014

AsPresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer,JimBrownoverseesallgamingandracing operations for Centaur Gaming’s properties. Additionally, Jim is now serving as General Manager for Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, managing the day-to-day operations of the Shelbyville, Indiana property.

Joining Centaur Gaming in 2007 as Hoosier Park Racing & Casino’s General Manager of Gaming, Jim oversaw the start up of gaming operations at Hoosier Park. Opened as a Standardbred and Thoroughbred horse racing track in 1994, Hoosier Park debuted in June 2008 as a Las Vegas-style, 92,000 square-foot casino, just north of Indianapolis. Jim was appointedPresidentandChiefOperatingOfficerofCentaurinMay2011.

Jim brings more than 30 years of gaming and racing experience to Centaur, including solid operating experience in multiple jurisdictions. He also has direct experience in overall facility planning, development, and construction, including oversight of multiple opening and expansion-related projects.

Prior to joining Centaur Gaming, Jim served 12 successful years as President and General Manager of Casino Aztar,Evansville’sfirstriverboatcasino,openingthefacilityin 1995. He also held senior management positions at Aztar’s New Jersey and Nevada properties during his 21-year tenure with the company.

Jim also remains deeply involved in community and industry activities. He serves on the Madison County United Way Board of Directors and recently completed a two-year stint as their annual Campaign Chairman. Jim also serves on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce board of directors, the Anderson/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors and as Chairman of the board of directors for the Casino Association of Indiana, a position he has held since 2002. Jim is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and holds a B.S. in Management and Administration.

To contact Indiana Grand Racing & Casino call (877) 386-4463.

Member SpotlightIndiana Grand Racing and Casino Names

New General Manager

Jim BrownPresident, Chief Operating Officer,andIndianaGrandRacing & Casino General

Manager

Don’t forget that an article in Chamber Chatter is a free benefit of Chamber membership. Articles are taken on a first come first serve basis. Call the Chamber

today at (317)398-6647 or e-mail at [email protected] to reserve your article today!



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. Bulk Mail refers to large quantities of mailing at a reduced cost. The Shelby County Chamber has a bulk mailing permit that our members are allowed to use. Bulk Mailings must contain at least200piecesandaresentviaStandardMailthroughtheShelbyvillePostOffice.TheUnitedStatesPostalServiceusesthewords“bulk”and“presorted”interchangeably.Bulkpricesarelower than mailing a single piece. By using the Chamber’s bulk mail permit, you could be saving atleast$50permailing!Whyarerateslowerforbulkmailing?PricesarelowerforbulkmailingsbecauseyouaredoingsomeoftheworkthatthePostOfficewouldhavetodootherwise.Formore information on how to use the Chamber’s Bulk Mail Permit, call the Chamber at (317)398-6647. Business Referrals-The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce receives hundreds of

phone calls each month. These phone calls often request information about local businesses and organizations. The Chamber only refers Chamber members. The Chamber also has the ability to track referrals through our website. If you are interested in knowing how many times your listing is viewed or clicked on, contact the Chamber today and we can provide you with a referral report. Many individuals visittheChamberofficeforreferralseachmonthaswell.TheChamberhasa business card display where any member may display their business card. Make sure the Chamber has your business cards today!


Doing great things together

Lana & Keith Kocher | The Original Pizza Den

There’s nothing like grabbing a great slice of pizza right in your hometown.

Pizza Den owners, Keith and Lana Kocher are delighted to share their business

with Shelbyville. They are especially grateful to have recognized value in a local

bank. First Bank is proud to provide the service and attention that only a

hometown bank can offer. Like you, we live here...We work here...We belong here.

Doing great things together

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Doing great things


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 Presidential Member

*denotes Presidential Member

Taylor Wilson, Blue River Career Programs

Culinary Student, received 2nd place honors at the district Skills USA

competition for Commercial Baking and Skills.

Taylor will move on to compete at the state level in March. Also placing at the

district level was Elisabeth Lisby (6th)

and Morgan Sayers (7th).

Member SpotlightBlue River Career Program Students Place at

the District Level in Skills USA Competition

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2nd annual Business Connect

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Wednesday , March 19 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 A.m.

Achieve Better Business TomorrowRaise the Bar Today:Shelby County

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2014 Business and Industry Trade Fair

You Are Invited to the 2nd Annual Business ConnectMarch 19, 2014

9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.Shelbyville High School Garrett GymnasiumPlease bring your business card as admission!

Networking Luncheon following theBusiness Connect featuring

Josh Bleill, Spokesperson for the Indianapolis ColtsLuncheon will take place from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Tickets are $15

Shelbyville Central Teacher’s Association (SCTA)* is an organization that supports the teachers of Shelbyville Central Schools. To contact SCTA, call (317) 398-3185 extension 4463.

Miller’s Lawn Care, LLC offers lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal services. They have been in business since 2008 and are still growing. To contact Miller’s Lawn Care, LLC, call (317)604-5286.

Ace Hardware*Allemont, LLC*

Barrinson Homes*Browning/Pike Financial Management*Builders Industrial Supply and Rental*

Cagney’s Pizza King Dunkin Donuts*

Encore Apartments*Farhill Lake Apartments*

Gibault Children’s ServicesGrand Oaks Apartments*

Green Acre Estates*Greenfield Daily Reporter

Indiana Tech*Intrepid USA*

J & J Excavating of Flat Rock, LLC*Murphy-Parks Funeral Services & Monument*

Personal FinancePilkington*

Shelby County Community Corrections*Shoe Sensation*

Southwestern Consolidated School CorporationState Farm Insurance - Beth Prince*

Touch of Health Walker House*

Walmart* *

Chamber News Where You Belong

In this issue: Annual Dinner GenFed Financial Credit Union Blue River Career ProgramsDiverse Staffing, Inc. Shelby County Public Library Indiana Grand Racing & Casino

March 2014

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