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INDIANAPOLIS – Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business association, announced the winners of its 6th annual Rainmaker of the Year Awards Tuesday evening at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The presentations made by Rainmaker founder, Tony Scelzo and President Lorraine Ball recognized the contributions of members who consistently live the core values of the organization.

Jim Doering, President of Doering Consulting and a Rainmakers Vice President, was presented with the prestigious 2008 Rainmaker of the Year award.

“The selection process was extremely difficult this year with so many qualified candidates,” said Lorraine Ball. “Jim Doering emerged as our first choice because of his extreme dedication and all the work he has done for Bloomington and the Southside the past year.”

“As an organization we are richer because of Jim Doering’s contributions,” said organization founder, Tony Scelzo. “Because of his commitment to serving others in true Rainmaker style, he has been an inspiration to all of us. In addition he holds the record for the most new members signed at any one event. Even I can’t match his record.”

In addition to the annual Rainmaker of the Year Award, three additional awards, the Honorary Rainmaker of the Year, Rookie of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award were presented.

Pat Coyle, Smaller Indiana, who is not a member of Rainmakers, was honored with the 2008 Honorary Rainmaker of the Year Award, recognizing the contribution he has made to the local business community through his work developing www.smallerindiana.com.

Serina Kelly of Admin Advantage, who has been a member less than a year, was selected as 2008 Rookie of the Year Award by the Rainmakers chairs. Though new to the organization she has already taken on a leadership role as the chair of the southside lunch.

The Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Tim Roberts, a cornerstone of the organization. Tim has served in an advisory capacity almost from the beginning.

“Without Tim, it is very possible Rainmakers would not exist today” said Lorraine Ball. “Over the years we have come to value his wisdom, insight, enthusiasm, and his financial contributions when we needed it most. His commitment, support and belief in the organization pushed us to be extraordinary and we are so honored to have him as a Rainmaker.”

About Jim Doering:
Jim Doering is a resident of Bloomington. He is owner of Doering Consulting, which has provided complete network and PC solutions for small to mid-size businesses since 1990. He is active in the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and is a Vice President of Rainmakers, overseeing activities in the communities south of Indianapolis.

About Pat Coyle:
As President of Coyle Media, Inc., Coyle leads the charge into Web 2.0 strategies for sports marketing and other industries. His company owns and operates thought-leading properties in sports, (Sportsmarketing20.comTM, patcoyle.net), and economic development, (smallerindiana.com™).  In addition to publishing its own content, Coyle Media performs paid consulting for sports teams, venture capital firms, and several corporate clients.

Coyle founded Smaller Indiana, an online social networking community, in 2008 as a way to help creative people share ideas. A year later, with 4,400 members, the people from all over the world visit Smaller Indiana. He also founded Sports Marketing 2.0, an online community which has become a digital think-tank for sports marketers in the Web 2.0 world. This community has grown through word-of-mouth, and now has over 3,700 members.

About Tim Roberts:
Tim is the founder and president of Effective Selling Methods Inc., an Indianapolis-based sales training and consulting company. As a professional speaker, Tim addresses thousands of men and women each year on the matter of personal and professional development, including sales, successful communication with friend and foe alike, and the role of trust in today’s business opportunities.  He works with companies that possess desire, commitment and passion for success through continuous learning.  His most powerful message, “It’s Not About You, It’s About Them,” has been widely acclaimed.

About Serina Kelly:
Serina Kelly is the owner of Admin Advantage, a virtual assistance business which serves as the behind-the-scenes associate to individuals and small businesses to take time-consuming administrative projects off of their desks, so they can concentrate on other aspects to grow their business.  Serina is committed to help businesses get ahead and stay ahead.

Past experience includes many years of advocacy work and program management in the public health and non-profit world, including most recently as the liaison for Indiana State Health Department’s HIV Services boards.  In several instances, she was responsible for projects from the initial planning stages to completion.

Serina is an active Rainmaker and currently serves on the Southwest Hub Board as their activation chair.  She is also a member of the Indiana Motorsports Association and several online Virtual Assistance associations and a volunteer for Best Buddies of Indiana.  She is married to Shawn Kelly, owner of Indy Hoop Dreams, and they are the proud parents of two wonderful children.

About Rainmakers:
Founded in 2002, Rainmakers is a business to business professional networking organization which is committed to helping individuals, meet learn and grow for more information go to: www.gorainmakers.com.