Sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the database will allow Indiana manufacturers to streamline operations, reduce transportation costs and better manage oversight by connecting with Indiana suppliers through an internet portal. Indiana Supplier INsight is a free service provided by Conexus and the IEDC.

“Indiana has attracted record levels of investment in advanced manufacturing and logistics over the last several years,” said Mitch Roob, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.  “These firms don’t just create new jobs and investment within the walls of their own facilities, but also for their suppliers. By keeping these dollars in the state, we’re multiplying our efforts to grow Indiana’s economy.”

Indiana Supplier INsight is a ‘matchmaking’ system developed on a software platform by Supplier Gateway, a national firm that provides supply chain networking services to clients including Chrysler, Home Depot and Boeing, among others.  The platform stores information on registered businesses and allows manufacturers to search for Indiana suppliers using categories such as capability, location, industry categories and women-or minority-owned certifications.

“Indiana Supplier INsight opens the door for Hoosier businesses,” said Steve Dwyer, president and chief executive officer of Conexus Indiana.  “Manufacturers look at suppliers all over the country, often unaware of qualified firms right here in their own backyard. This initiative shines a light on Hoosier businesses.”

Other public sector partners, including the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office and Indiana Department of Administration, are also working to connect the state’s manufacturing companies with local suppliers through Indiana Supplier INsight.

Companies interested in taking part in Indiana Supplier INsight can contact Lisa Laughner, program director at Conexus Indiana, atllaughner@conexusindiana.com, or visit https://app.suppliergateway.com/conexus to sign up online.

About Conexus Indiana
Launched by the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Conexus Indiana is the state’s advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, dedicated to making Indiana a global leader in high-growth, high-tech industries.  Conexus is focused on strategic priorities like workforce development, creating new industry partnerships and marketing our competitive advantages. For more information about Conexus Indiana, please visithttp://www.conexusindiana.com.

About IEDC
Created by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is governed by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Daniels. Mitch Roob serves as the chief executive officer of the IEDC.  For more information about IEDC, visit www.iedc.in.gov.

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Media Contacts: 
Chris Watts (Conexus) – 317.464.2237 or cwatts@cincorp.com
Blair West (IEDC) – 317.232.8873 or BWest@iedc.in.gov

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Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/51933.htm

(Westfield, IN) - Forgetting 2 Remember is offering a mini-retreat focusing around the “baggage” we call in our lives from old emotional wounds, childhood issues, and roadblocks that keep each of us from living a fuller and more enjoyable life. The event will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9am-12pm at the Fern in Westfield, IN.

“The retreat will feature relaxing activities around “the cross that we carry,” Derinda, CEO and owner of Forgetting 2 Remember, said. “We will have some fun and see how we can lighten our load.”

The mini-retreat is $15 and includes breakfast. Register either online at www.forgetting2remember.com and click on the seminar tab or call Derinda at 317-833-4952.

About Derinda Kempa:

Derinda has been involved with staffing and assisting in self-awareness work for several years, and her diverse life experiences, education and strong desire to assist people in their personal journal inspired her to found and create Forgetting 2 Remember, LLC. Her greatest vision is to help others feel connected, supported, accepted and understood. She has a diverse background as a business owner, cosmetologist, massage therapist, Reiki Practitioner and Certified Doula, and she has advanced studies in Religion and Spirituality, Personality Types, and Life Coaching.

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Contact: Derinda Kempa

Phone: 317-833-4952

Email: derinda@forgetting2remember.com

Website: www.forgetting2remember.com

According to the IGIC, this award is an ongoing effort to recognize creative and practical applications of GIS in Indiana. This award recognizes unique efforts practiced by local communities to improve service for residents of the State of Indiana. It also shows community leaders the importance of investing in GIS and how results can be critical to communities.

Carmel’s award-winning project is called “City of Carmel: Urban Trails.” The primary goal of the Carmel Urban Trails project is to create a complete and spatially accurate GIS trails layer consisting of multi-use paths, sidewalks along major streets, crosswalks, on-street bike lanes, greenways, and unpaved trails in park areas. The complete and accurate trail data can then be used for many purposes including planning and management, mapping and condition assessment, routing and navigation, public information, emergency response and research.

“It is an honor for our GIS Team to be recognized by the IGIC,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. “The City of Carmel is committed to providing a variety of transportation alternatives as demonstrated by our designation as a bronze-level bicycle-friendly city. This GIS layer makes these options more accessible to citizens by making them available for viewing on the GIS maps on the city’s website.”

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Contact:

Nancy Heck

(317) 571-2494

Carmel, Indiana –Locally-based RevolutionEYES will hold a trunk show and open house of L.A. Eyeworks glasses on March 27, from 10 a.m.-2p.m at their office, located at 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 160, Carmel.

At the trunk show, guests will have a chance to try on various L.A. Eyeworks frames, chat with the optometrists of RevolutionEYES and sample light hors d’oeuvres. Additionally, for March 27 only, frames are buy one, get one free.

“This is a great chance for customers to get up close and personal with some of our most stylish glasses, and get to know the folks at RevolutionEYES,” said Dr. Jeremy Ciano, owner of RevolutionEYES.

L.A. Eyeworks frames are stylish glasses. Always on the cutting edge of fashion, stars from Britney Spears to Elvis Costello to Andy Warhol have worn L.A. Eyeworks.

For more information, please visit www.revolution-eyes.com.

About RevolutionEYES: Located in Carmel, Indiana, RevolutionEYES combines cutting-edge technology with old-fashioned service. Owned by Dr. Jeremy Ciano, RevolutionEYES offers a range of vision services, including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and pediatric eye care and eye health screenings.

About L.A. Eyeworks: Based in California, L.A. Eyeworks offers unique, creative glasses. The company has provided glasses to celebrities including Elton John and Heidi Klum.

CONTACT:

Lorraine Ball

317.569.1396

www.roundpeg.biz

lorraine@roundpeg.biz

SpinWeb won the Gold ADDY for the Alpha Xi Delta Thanksgiving Fundraiser Flash Promo in the category of E-Mails / E-Cards. The Gold ADDY is recognized as the highest level of creative excellence and is judged to be superior to all other entries.

At the end of the evening, SpinWeb was honored again with the Best of Show for the same Flash Promo. The addition of these latest awards brings the total of SpinWeb’s ADDYs to over twenty, three of which were Best of Show, the most prestigious award given.

SpinWeb is very proud of designer Patrick Johnson, whose creativity and hard work allowed SpinWeb to bring home these latest awards. SpinWeb would also like to thank Lori Lambert and Lauren Blankenbaker Felts of Alpha Xi Delta for their continued relationship with SpinWeb.

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About SpinWeb

SpinWeb is an Indianapolis web design company that creates professional websites and online marketing initiatives. SpinWeb has received national acclaim for excellence in branding, web site design and deployment, and innovation in business processes. More information about SpinWeb can be found at www.spinweb.net.

CONTACT:

Michael Reynolds, President and CEO

SpinWeb Internet Media, Inc.

Phone: 317.324.1100

michael@spinweb.net

In her position, Ashley will lead the day-to-day activities at Express’ largest clients. Stephanie will support Ashley. “I’m excited to have Ashley and Stephanie join the Express family. We’ve grown so much that we need to dedicate a team to our larger clients. I’m confident Ashley and Stephanie will provide excellent service to this market,” said Lee Wenninger, owner of the Hamilton County Express office.

Before joining Express, Ashley worked for a staffing company in Chicago, leading their team at a call center. She also worked at Express’ location on the west side of Indianapolis. Stephanie worked for a property management company and brings years of administrative and customer service experience to Express.

Curt will lead sales and marketing activities for Express. Before joining Express, Curt owned his own recruiting company and held several sales positions with local staffing companies. “Curt is a great addition to our company,” remarked Wenninger. “As a former small business owner, he understands the challenges faced by companies in these current economic conditions. With his over 20 years experience recruiting, he can help companies throughout Hamilton County find and retain their most valuable asset – their people!”

The Hamilton County Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 2005 and services Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield with temporary help, contract workers and direct hire employees in a variety of fields.

The Hamilton County office, located at 7243 Fishers Landing Drive, is currently taking applications. Businesses seeking employees may stop by the office, call (317) 596-96370, or visit the Express Web site at www.indy.expresspros.com.

Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals employs 250,000 people each year, with more than 550 offices in four countries. Formerly Express Personnel Services a new name and logo reflect the company’s latest evolution in its 27-year commitment to respecting people and impacting business. Sales for the Oklahoma City-based company totaled nearly $1.5 billion in 2009. Express provides expertise in evaluation and direct hire, temporary staffing, executive recruiting and human resources.

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For More Information:

Lee Wenninger, Franchisee

Express Employment Professionals

7243 Fishers Landing Drive

Fishers, IN 46038

(317) 596-9370

Lee.wenninger@expresspros.com

“Getting new leads can be the most time-consuming task in any agent’s life. So, the cost of just one lost opportunity can be very high—especially in today’s market. This tool is designed to seal up the proverbial cracks which leads often fall through,” commented Nick Carter, president of AddressTwo. “Our goal is to combine the ease-of-use of AddressTwo, which over 1000 users in various other industries now enjoy, with an industry-specific toolset that meets the unique needs of residential real estate agents.”

To reserve a seat at the March 17th event, visit www.addresstwo.com/real-estate-crm/  

About AddressTwo:

Founded in 2006, AddressTwo provides small businesses with technology and training for managing sales, marketing, and productivity. The AddressTwo Simple CRM software, released in 2008, is a customer relationship management program designed with simplicity in mind for the unique needs of the small business owner.

CONTACT:

Nick Carter

317.594.9550

nick@addresstwo.com

Located in Indianapolis, Kendall Inventory Service will provide personal property inventories for homes and businesses. The National Insurance Industry reports that residential fires occur every 82 seconds in the U.S and a burglary occurs every 10 seconds. While an insurance policy will reimburse a home or business owner, it can be difficult if not impossible to remember every item that may have been lost. Policy holders who have a thoroughly documented inventory prior to the disaster receive faster results and greater financial settlements. In addition to disaster preparedness, Kendall Inventory Service will provide asset documentation for estate settlement, financial planning, divorce and prenuptial agreements, loss or damage in moving or storage and sale or dissolution of a business or partnership.

About Hartman Inventory Systems, LLC: The Hartman Inventory Systemsä is an all-inclusive turnkey product for starting and growing an inventory service business. Key components of the package are a manual, hands-on training, a logo design and website and a business/life coaching program. Continued mentoring and support from the owners, Mike and Cindy Hartman, are provided through scheduled monthly meetings.

Designated market areas are available throughout the United States and Canada.

For more information, visit www.HartmanInventory.com.

CONTACT:

Mike Hartman

317-501-2658

Mike@HartmanInventory.com

The national expansion of The Prospection Network includes the launch of chapters in Florida, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. 

The Prospection Network evolved as an outgrowth of Lawson’s referral training program which helped advisors, sales people and business owners generate a non-stop flow of prospects. Originally entitled STAR Teams, The Prospection Network formalizes a strategy built on developing relationships with business professionals in order to benefit from their knowledge and network. The program provides the outline to simplify the process and make it fun to develop profitable relationships. 

“After teaching thousands of professionals across the country to grow their business, it is rewarding to see them utilize these strategies in their networking,” said Steve Lawson, CEO, of The Prospection Network. “Even more exciting is the success they achieve as they move from a cold-calling strategy to a referral-based business” 

Launched in Indiana in January, the Prospection Network has gained momentum rapidly, with ten chapters across the nation, and more expected to launch in the coming months.

“The appeal of the program seems to be our ability to offer several membership levels to meet needs of individual members and chapters,” said Lawson. “ In addition to weekly face to face meetings, all membership packages include access to the Online Forum; Video Library, monthly e-Newsletter and the ability to participate in weekly teleconferences with me and other professional sales and marketing advisors across the state.” 

The Basic Membership Package is $19/ month. The fees for the enhanced packages which include personal websites and other features range from $29/month to $99/month. To learn more about The Prospection Network and each membership package please visit www.prospectionnetwork.com.  

The Prospection Network is currently accepting applications for additional chapter founders. To download an application or find additional information please visit www.prospectionnetwork.com.  

About The Prospection Network:
Founded in 2009, by professional referral advisor, Steve Lawson, The Prospection Network is a membership based organization. Established as an outgrowth of STAR Teams, which Lawson founded in 2004, The Prospection Network helps professionals become more successful by economically providing the knowledge, tools, and connections to grow their business.

The following chapters launched in February, 2010

• Lawrence Hubbell is the founder of the Dayton, OH chapter
• Keith Hanson is the founder of the Seattle, WA chapter
• Kim Barmann is the founder of the Albuquerque, NM chapter
• Martin Herrick is the founder of the Franklin, TN chapter
• Eugene Eckelbarger is the founder of the Omaha, NE chapter
• Roger Brown is the founder of the Columbus,OH chapter
• Gordon Schroeder is the founder of the Dallas, TX chapter
• John Borawski is the founder of the Palm Beach, FL chapter
• Paul Ferraresi is the founder of the 1st Houston, TX chapter
• James Rush is the founder of the 2nd Houston, TX chapter

About Steve Lawson:
An experienced insurance and financial professional, Steve Lawson’s time has been spent the last decade helping professionals grow their business. His unique combination of marketing, networking and referral based strategies have helped hundreds of business owners and professionals across the country achieve record sales levels.

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Media Contact

Lorraine Ball

317-569-1396

Lorraine@roundpeg.biz

www.roundpeg.biz

“The term Hullabaloo simply means ‘a loud noise,’ which in business connotes not only success, but the kind of success that causes a stir, gets noticed, and influences others,” commented Nick Carter, president of AddressTwo and coordinator of the Hullabaloo 2010.  “At a conference designed to encourage that sort of accomplishment for Indiana business professionals, we are excited to recognize the ones who are already doing it.”
Nominees will be accepted through March 18^th.  A compiled ballot of nominations will be released for public voting on March 22^nd.  Voting will continue through April 16th. The winner will be recognized at the Hullabaloo 2010 on April 22nd.

The public is asked to submit nominations by completing the form at:

www.hullabaloo.biz/nominate.asp

For more information about the Hullabaloo 2010, visit www.hullabaloo.biz.

About AddressTwo:

Founded in 2006, AddressTwo provides small businesses with technology and training for managing sales, marketing, and productivity.  The AddressTwo Simple CRM software, released in 2008, is a customer relationship management program designed with simplicity in mind for the unique needs of the small business owner.

CONTACT:  Nick Carter, 317.594.9550, nick@addresstwo.com