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Some village business owners may be pressured to keep more consumer-friendly hours in the future. Greater Zionsville Progress Committee member Steve Russo suggested last week that property owners require tenants to stay open certain weekend and evening hours by inserting it in their leases.

Good for them! It is time for local business owners to realize we are a growing community, with changing needs and if we want to be perceived as more than “Naptown”  we have to be open for business, when customers want to shop!

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business networking association announced effective immediately, Chris McEvoy of ACTUM Group will take over leadership of the Westfield AM advisory board. In this role he will provide direction and coordination of the activities of the Westfield group as well as providing advice and feedback to the Rainmaker management team.  

Chris is replacing Jennifer Foster of Foster Results, who is stepping down to spend more time focused on her core business. READ MORE

As fuel prices continue to rise, more and more consumers are rethinking their feelings about Mass Transit.   Ridership on Fishers Expres bus to downtown is setting daily records as people discover the benefits of leaving the driving to someone else.

What about you?  Have you tried the ride?

Indianapolis, Ind. May 2008– Clara Lehman, of Financial Partners Group, LLC, an agency of New England Financial, a MetLife Company, recently participated at MetLife’s Women’s Symposium in Chicago.  The two-day conference provides education, training and networking opportunities for New England Financial’s leading female sales representatives across the country.  More Info

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Local marketing experts Lorraine Ball and Pat Milner will share practical techniques on how to make the most of your networking activities. Specifically designed for small business owners and professionals building practices; lawyers, accountants, financial planners and consultants; these proven strategies help you feel more confident and achieve maximum results.

The seminar will be held on Tues, June 17, from 8 a.m.–10 a.m.at the Old National Bank on 96th Street and Grey Road. MORE INFO

Fee: $55 - Advanced reservations are required.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Noobie, Inc., Indy’s go-to source for technology education, has launched their new and improved website, still at www.NoobieInc.com. Noobie Inc. offers reliable and objective information regarding a wide range of technology. The new site offers solutions for everyone from tech novices to individuals hoping to expand their expertise. MORE INFO

CARMEL - Local experts are presenting the first of a series titled Seniors University. The Spring 2008 Workshop, Putting Your House in Order – Helpful Tips Every Senior Should Know, will be held at Old National Bank in Clay Terrace on June 5, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. MORE INFO

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The City of Carmel will unveil the newest addition to its J. Seward Johnson sculpture collection tomorrow, Friday, May 23rd at 4:30 p.m. in the Arts & Design District. This statue, called “Unconditional Surrender,” will be placed in its temporary location in front of Artisan Masterpiece, located at 19 East Main Street.

The Friday of Memorial Day weekend was chosen as the date of the unveiling due to the statue’s patriotic theme. It replicates the famous photograph taken on WWII’s VJ Day depicting a sailor kissing a nurse in New York’s Times Square. There is also a Gallery Walk being held in the Arts & Design District immediately following the unveiling from 5-10 p.m

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CARMEL, Ind. – The Keystone reconstruction project is well underway and we are nearing one of the most challenging portions of the project. On Tuesday, May 27th, the day after the Memorial Day holiday, we will be closing access to Keystone and to cross traffic at 99th, 106th & 126th Streets. These road closures will be in place until December 1, 2008. Now is the time to find your detour route in anticipation of these closings. MORE INFO

Here is a great tool to toughen up your business. TechPoint and StartUP Indiana will be hosting their next Indiana Entrepreneur Bootcamp June 13th. Those in attendance will learn how to make their business run like a well oiled machine with the help and advice from credible professionals. 

For more information visit http://www.indianabootcamp.org/