May 15 2007
Roundpeg Expands Again
Roundpeg, one of Indianapolis’ leading small business marketing firms, announced today Drew Thompson and Annie Chase have joined their organization as the company’s summer interns.
Archive for May, 2007
May 15 2007
Scott Emmett to Lead Rainmaker’s South AM
Rainmakers, central Indiana’s fastest growing business association announced effective immediately, Scott Emmett of Hubler Chevrolet, Inc. will take over leadership of the Southside AM advisory board. In this role he will provide direction and coordination of the activities of the Southside group as well as providing advice and feedback to the Rainmaker management team.
May 15 2007
Indiana Therapeutic Massage School Hosts Open House
Indiana Therapeutic Massage School (ITMS) is hosting an open house for prospective students on Saturday, May 19th from 1-5 p.m. Students interested in the massage therapy profession are invited to meet the faculty and tour the new facilities at 7780 Michigan Road.
May 15 2007
Lorraine Ball Nominated for the 4th Annual Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award
Roundpeg announced today, that founder Lorraine Ball has been nominated for the 4th Annual Starkey Entrepreneurial Woman Award. The award, presented by the Starkey Law Group and Indianapolis Woman, recognizes a woman business owner who has an inspirational story of struggle and success, or who are themselves inspirational.
May 15 2007
Andrea Hiner to Join CREW Property Improvement Specialists
CREW Property Improvement Specialists announced today Andrea Hiner has joined their organization as Vice President. In this capacity, Hiner will be responsible for day-to-day operations and customer service.
May 11 2007
Chamber Announces 2007 Scholarship Winner
Janice James, a senior at Carmel High School, is the recipient of the 2007 Nancy Blondin Carmel Chamber Scholarship. Begun in 2000 to honor Nancy, who was President of the Carmel Chamber from 1986 to 2000, the scholarship has grown each year and provides $1000 to the recipient - $1000 each year for four years.
May 11 2007
Indiana Therapeutic Massage School Relocates
After operating for nearly a decade in the Indianapolis downtown area, Indiana Therapeutic Massage School (ITMS) is moving to the northwest side. The school will relocate to 7780 Michigan Road on June 1st.
May 10 2007
Rainmakers Announce New Director of Chapter Development
Rainmakers, Indianapolis’ fastest growing business association announced today effective immediately, Cindy Hartman of Hartman Inventory, will be the new Vice President of Chapter Development.
May 08 2007
Rainmakers Expands to Bloomington Location, Announces New Advisory Board Chair
Rainmakers, central Indiana’s fastest growing business association, announced today the addition of a new advisory board which will help guide the organization’s expansion into Bloomington and the surrounding suburban communities. Led by Jacob King of Eagle Pointe Golf Resort, the new Bloomington advisory board members will serve a two year term, providing advice and feedback to the management team. In addition, they are responsible for involving guests and new members in the organization and building awareness in their local community.
May 08 2007
BizPrep Enterprise Initiative to Promote Entrepreneurship
BizPrep Enterprise Initiative (BEI) will equip young adults in Indianapolis with practical business operating experience at a local Simon Mall this summer. Beginning June 14, 2007, BizPrep will provide youth with opportunities to master core entrepreneurial competencies during a ten-day, three hours a day business exploration class. Participating teams will begin operating their business on July 6. The program will conclude on August 3 with a business plan competition. The four top business plans can win up to a $300 savings bond for college. This program is made possible through a partnership between Purdue Extension-Marion County, Simon Property Group Inc, and Junior Achievement of Central Indiana.
BizPrep is targeted towards young adults ages 16-21 from Indianapolis and surrounding counties who aspire to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. This program will be conducted at the Education Resource Center at Washington Square Mall (10202 E. Washington Street). Participants will learn about the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial thinking, opportunity recognition, marketing, advertising, good record keeping, and ethical business behavior.
To be considered for this opportunity, participants must submit a minimum of one paragraph via E-mail to okantey@purdue.edu explaining their interest in entrepreneurship and why they wish to participate in BizPrep. Space is limited to sixteen students for the 2007 class. Students will be expected to provide their own transportation to all sessions including to and from their business operation site.
Registration is free. However, student business teams will be expected to invest $25 share holdings towards initial business inventory. Each participant will also have the opportunity to apply for a $75 micro loan to add to their team’s investment pool. Sign up forms, parent consent application, and detailed program concept and schedule can be downloaded at www.ces.purdue.edu/marion/Hot Topics.htm and click on BizPrep Enterprise Initiative.
For further information, contact George Okantey at 317-275-9263 or okantey@purdue.edu.
