Jody Thompson co-created ROWE with her business partner Cali Ressler at retail giant Best Buy, revolutionizing the workplace as we know it. Today, Jody and Cali are leading a global movement to forever change the way people work and live.

INDIANAPOLIS (October 29, 2011) — TechPoint, Indiana’s technology growth initiative, is bringing Jody Thompson to Indianapolis to deliver an afternoon keynote address at Innovation Summit presented by Comcast Business Services on November 8, 2011.

Thompson is the co-founder of CultureRx and co-creator of Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE). Her first book Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, written with her business partner Cali Ressler, was named “The Year’s Best Book on Work-Life Balance” by Business Week. A revised, updated version of Thompson’s revolutionary book is now available in paperback.

Thompson has been featured on the covers of BusinessWeek, Workforce Management magazine, HR magazine, Hybrid Mom magazine, as well as in the New York Times, TIME magazine, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and on Good Morning America, CNBC and CNN.

Thompson is leading the charge to throw out traditional work schedules and completely revolutionize the way people work and live. “It’s time to change the conversation from ‘flexibility’ to ‘results.’ What’s important is that results are being achieved, not where or when the work is being done,” Thompson says.

Many businesses are already seeing the benefits of ROWE. “Since going ROWE three years ago, my company has seen tremendous, measurable gains in productivity and even better customer service,” said Michael Reynolds, president and CEO of Indianapolis-based digital agency SpinWeb. “Cali and Jody are progressive innovators and working with them has been inspiring.”

Thompson is one of the keynote speakers being featured at the day-long conference and exhibition being held at the Indiana Convention Center. Former Facebook Spokeswoman and Director of Market Development Randi Zuckerberg will deliver a keynote luncheon address and spend an additional 45 minutes taking questions from attendees. Michael Stelzner, an entrepreneur, author and founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com – one of the world’s largest business blogs – is scheduled to deliver the opening keynote.

In addition to keynote addresses by Thompson, Stelzner and Zuckerberg, Innovation Summit will feature presentations by more than a dozen other thought leaders, and Innovation EXPO display booths will showcase the latest breakthroughs and developments from Indiana startups, universities, service providers and established companies alike.

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About TechPoint

TechPoint is Indiana’s statewide technology initiative focused on growing Indiana’s tech sector by promoting the successes of technology companies and professionals; supporting the formation, expansion, and attraction of technology companies; and advocating appropriate public policy. For more information, please visit www.techpoint.org.

About CultureRx

CultureRx is a professional consulting firm founded by Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson, creators of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE). ROWE is a management strategy focused solely on results, increasing organizational efficiency and output while creating a climate in which employees can manage all of life’s demands. CultureRx is the official provider of the ROWE implementation process in public and private sector organizations – in both for-profit and non-profit settings. For more information about ROWE and CultureRx, please visitwww.gorowe.com.

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The sessions will be hosted at Roundpeg at 1003 East 106^th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280, in the newly renovated and expanded conference room.

Marketing is an ever-evolving environment that can be difficult to maneuver. These seminars will help teach small businesses owners discover ways to make their marketing dollars go further, improve their website, use social media in an effective manner, and build email campaigns which fuel their sales process.

The workshops are as follows:

• September 7: Marketing By The Numbers

Understand how numbers connect marketing investments to the bottom line, while learning to develop and implement affordable marketing plans based on business objectives.

• September 14: Why Do Prospects Hate Your Website?

Review common mistakes web designers and small business owners make by evaluating navigation, copy, animation, pictures, page titles, keywords, etc.

• September 21: Social Media Stew

Learn how to use social media to keep customers and informed, engaged and educated.

• September 28: Random Strangers to Raving Fans

Gain knowledge in drafting effective messages at the correct time to help strangers get to know your business.

“These interactive seminars will be full of important information, but will also be a great opportunity to interact with members of the Roundpeg team. The office pets will be around to add a little zest to the sessions,” Roundpeg owner Lorraine Ball.

The workshops will host a maximum of eight people; therefore, registration is required, and early sign-up is strongly suggested.  Please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2001495527 to register, and for any additional information.

“Last year, with the help of over 50 businesses, nearly 7,000 lbs of non perishable items were collected,” stated Michael Kile, business center owner. “Each year more businesses come on board increasing the contributions. We hope 2011 will be no exception. This year we are adding an AlphaGraphics Fight Against Hunger virtual food bank. Once this is set up people will be able to purchase food on line that will go directly to the Gleaners warehouse to be distributed throughout the community.”

Typically food pantries see increased donations during the holidays when the public is in the giving spirit. Summer months see a sharp decrease in donations but the need for support is there all year.

AlphaGraphics plans, produces and manages visual communications for individuals and small to medium businesses as well as departments within larger corporations. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, the world’s highest quality standards and a global network, the company’s trained and experienced team members are committed to delivering creative solutions that allow customers to communicate more confidently and effectively.

Becky holds a bachelors degree from Drake University and has taught healthy cooking classes and lunch and learn presentations to diverse audiences including medical students and faculty and staff groups at various universities throughout the Midwest. Recently, she launched Healthy Cooking Classes at Indy’s Kitchen, and also does healthy recipe consulting to businesses and guest chef appearances at local cooking establishments.
About Chef JJ Boston: Hailing from the gorgeous Pacific Northwest JJ Boston grew up appreciating the beauty of his environment and the simplicity of fresh, local food. He stayed true to his roots through more than 17 years in fine restaurants across the country.  And today, he brings the best of all these experiences together to create a deceptively simple yet innovative dining experience.

Tickets to the Motorsports Celebration are $25 ($30 admission on the day of the event), and include admission to the event, buffet dinner and pinewood derby kit (optional). The chamber encourages residents and businesses to participate by purchasing a ticket to attend, sponsoring or donating an auction item for the event. This year’s auction currently features around 50 items, including sports and events tickets, autographed racing items, cash, gift cards and business services.

The pinewood derby race provides an opportunity for individuals or businesses to build and brand their own model cars, which will be on display prior to the race. Entrants can then race their cars during the event on a custom-built track, complete with a laser finish line and projection screen showing heats and team name. Overall winners and design winners will receive awards as well as publicity after the event. Last year’s winning cars are not allowed to enter again.

To purchase tickets and/or pick up car kits, visit the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce offices at 61 N. Green St., Brownsburg, between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. weekdays up until the day before the event.  For details on design and rules for the pinewood derby race, visit the chamber event website at www.brownsburgracing.com, email chamber@brownsburg.com, or call the chamber office at 852-7885.

Ball will discuss how social media can be used in the motorsports industry to forge stronger relationships with fans, sponsors, and other motorsports companies. In her engaging presentation, Ball will help motorsport marketers better understand how to write messages that meet the unique needs of different audiences on Facebook, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn, and how to bring these fans, friends, and followers back to your website and make sales.

The presentation is free for IMA members, and open to non-members for $15. For more information or to register, please visit http://event.pingg.com/RacingSocialMedia .

About Lorraine Ball

An award winning marketing professional, Lorraine spent twenty years in corporate America, before coming to her senses. Frustrated by the resistance to change, indecision, and lack of entrepreneurial spirit as she climbed the corporate ladder, she gave up the fancy VP office, huge staff, and big budget. Today, you can find her at Roundpeg, where she helps small businesses become big businesses.

Recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Indianapolis, Lorraine shares her expertise with business owners around the country. Her messages on marketing, public relations, social media and networking stem from her real world experiences helping small business owners.

Lorraine has a BA from Queens College, City University of NY and an MBA, from the University of Texas, at Dallas.

“Our number one goal is to encourage people to believe in themselves, believe in their ideas, and become entrepreneurs,” said Cathy Langlois, Executive Director of the EAC. “This business plan competition allows everyone in the community to get involved, learn more about business ownership, and turn dreams into reality.”

All contestants will receive a half-day workshop, access to an online business development course, access to an online business plan outline, and feedback on their plan from local experts. The winner will receive a consulting package to help launch their business.
Competition registration is due by May 6 and business plans are due August 18. For more information or to enter, please visit www.goentrepreneurs.org.

About The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center: The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center (EAC) was created in January 2010 to enhance the economic health of the Hamilton County communities by fostering and advancing entrepreneurship interest and success. For more information, visit www.goentrepreneurs.org