The technology education company honors military veterans and reservists all year round by offering service members (and their spouses) a discount of 20% off the initial franchise fee, allowing veterans to use their training and operational skills in a new civilian career.  Besides the initial discount, CompuChild supports their military franchisees throughout their ownership by offering temporary suspension of royalties during the owner’s deployment and the ability for a military spouse to relocate their territory when the spouse is reassigned.

“The Military Friendly Franchises® list was created three years ago out of demand from military veterans, many of whom want to start or own their own business but are unclear where to begin,” said Sean Collins, director for G.I. Jobs.  “Being selected as a Military Friendly Franchise places CompuChild in this elite group, and is testimony to CompuChilds’s world class programs and policies that support military veterans interested franchise opportunities”.

Over 10% of CompuChild’s franchisees are either veterans or married to a veteran or reservist.  In her role training new franchisees, Beryl Lucero travels to each new franchise location.  This was a small challenge for the past 14 months as her husband, a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Marine Corps, has been serving in Afghanistan.  “Since Beryl has children, she needed to find friends or family to watch her children while she was away for CompuChild business,” said Julie Standish, President and CEO of CompuChild.  “Beryl made it clear from the beginning that she would make it work.  And she did!”  It is that can-do attitude that is appealing to franchisors.

In addition to the corporate office’s efforts to honor military veterans and reservists, the franchisees do their part as well.  Many offer discounted class fees for children who have a parent deployed.  Other franchisees have their students make and send cards to those serving overseas.  “We are committed to helping military families and look forward to seeing more veterans become our franchisees and their children become our students,” said Standish.

“We are honored to represent organizations that take pride in developing their brand image and communication strategies. Through integrated marketing strategies, our team is helping clients expand their reach and achieve their maximum potential,” said Barbie Wentworth, president and COO of Miller Brooks. “The firm’s success is a direct result of our talented team working hard to exceed our clients’ goals through strategic thinking, brand building creative and trusted account counsel.”

New clients include:
- Reynolds Farm Equipment, Fishers, Ind.
- Rinnai(R) America Corporation, Peachtree, Ga.
- Paslode(R), Chicago
- Buckingham Companies(TM), Indianapolis
- Gunnebo Johnson Corporation, Tulsa, Okla.
- Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics – Grenite(R), Cleveland

In addition to several new accounts, Miller Brooks recently promoted one from within and grew its talent pool with three new team members:
- Amanda Miller, promoted to interactive marketing manager
- Sue Doron, media director
- Ellen Sprunger, senior art director
- Michael Thaman, graphic designer

About Miller Brooks Inc.
Currently in its 28th year, Miller Brooks Inc. helps companies build and enhance their brands and grow their business with marketing-driven creative solutions crafted to resonate in a world that’s constantly changing. One of the largest full service advertising agencies in the Indianapolis market, Miller Brooks has 46 full-time professionals on staff and provides advertising, public relations and media planning for clients on a regional, national and global scale.

The new site is a clean looking design to allow customers to browse through their different services. It also allows the customer to sign up for an email newsletter and fill out a form requesting a specific need.

To view the site and to learn more about Warweg go to www.wewatergrass.com

The site was designed by Indianapolis-based web design firm Roundpeg on a WordPress platform.

About Warweg,

At Warweg & Company, installing your irrigation system is just the start. We can provide you all the necessary service to ensure your irrigation system is performing as efficiently as possible. This will allow your lawn and garden to not only look its best and be as healthy as possible, but also make sure it is not being overwatered.

Mike Heffner, franchise Owner of the Express Greenwood office, says “There are so many great businesses inGreenwoodthat being awarded the Salute Award is an extreme honor. Our team has worked very hard at putting people to work in this community. I am glad to see them recognized for their efforts.”

“Greater Greenwood Chamber members have demonstrated remarkable resiliency and endurance during the recent economic downturn. We celebrate those who found opportunity in turmoil and new horizons in hurdles. The awards serve as a chance to spotlight who ‘got going when the going got tough’ as well as shining examples of steady, calculated growth and service,” said Christian Maslowski, Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce executive director.
This Salute Award was paired with the Small Business winner, Spotlight Strategies, a printing company out ofFranklin. The Chamber also recognized the Chamber Member of the Year, Raegan Potter and the Diplomat of the Year, Cynthia Fox.

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Brown brings with him a strong record of customer service, having served as a student ambassador at Ivy Tech and working in customer relations in the automotive industry. Brown is currently a student at Ivy Tech studying business administration. In his spare time, he spends time with his wife and dogs, and studies anything with an engine.

“As Roundpeg continues to grow, we wanted to make sure we were still able to provide a high, consistent level of customer service,” Roundpeg owner Lorraine Ball said. “Our customers are going to enjoy working with Whitney as he walks them through the web design process.”

About Roundpeg: An Indianapolis marketing firm, Roundpeg works exclusively with small business owners to help them achieve their goals through branding, marketing, social media and web design. For more information, please visit http://www.roundpeg.biz

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GREENWOOD, IN (March 27, 2012)– Express Employment Professionals of Greenwood is hosting the 2012 Refresh Leadership Simulcast, a nationwide educational event featuring Pro Football Hall of Fame members Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, leadership consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni and sociologist and author Bertice Berry, Ph.D.
The Refresh Leadership Simulcast is Wednesday, May 16. It will be broadcast at University of Indianapolis (Schwitzer Student Center Hall-A), 1400 E Hanna Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227. Breakfast is provided from 8-8:45 a.m. The Simulcast begins at 9am.
Business leaders, human resource professionals, chamber of commerce officials and chamber members can register at www.refreshleadership.com/live. There is no cost to attend the LIVE simulcast; however, Express is accepting donations for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
“Being a leader means more than just managing employees,” Heffner said. “Even top performing employees can lose focus without the support of a great leader driving them to excel. It is crucial for leaders today to learn a leadership and communication style that works best for them and the people they manage.”
Greenwood is one of nearly 200 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada that will broadcast Refresh Leadership Simulcast. Last year we had over 1000 people attend this event that featured Peyton Manning, Walter Bond and Ken Blanchard.
“Express has a strong presence in Greenwood and we have great support from the community,” said Mike Heffner, Greenwood Express franchisee. “We are pleased to offer the Refresh Leadership Simulcast as a way to give back to the business community.”

About Express Employment Professionals
The Greenwood Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 2005 and serves the Southern Marion, Johnson and Shelby county areas hire employees in a variety of fields, including administrative, professional and commercial. We also assist with finding extra help via temporary assignments. Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals put 335,000 people to work in 2011 and has more than 550 offices in three countries. Sales for the international staffing franchise company totaled more than $2.1 billion in 2011. The Greenwood office, located at707 S. Madison Avenue, is currently accepting applications. For more information, call 317-888-5700 or visit www.expressindysouth.com.

For More Information:
Mike Heffner, franchisee
Express Employment Professionals
707 S. Madison Avenue
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 888-5700
Mike.heffner@expresspros.com

The Entrepreneurship Celebration Conference: Learn, Grow, Succeed is a premier networking and learning event for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and others will make connections as they learn how to succeed in today’s business environment. The Celebration will culminate with the reception and awards presentation to the top emerging, established, and mature business based in Hamilton County.

“We are excited to be a part of this innovative program, supporting entrepreneurial development in the area’” said Steve Greenberg, Co-founder, Executive Vice President and General Manager, of Current Publishing.

“Current’s publications reach the entrepreneurs and business leaders who will attend the Celebration Conference,” said Cathy Langlois, Executive Director of the EAC. “Current’s sponsorship will provide visibility of the outstanding entrepreneurs speaking at the conference as well as the entrepreneurial businesses who receive awards.”

The event will be held at the Monon Center East in Carmel beginning at 9am.  For more information on becoming a sponsor visit http://goentrepreneurs.org/upcoming-events/celebration/ or email cathy@goentrepreneurs.org.

About Current Publishing LLC:
Current Publishing was co-founded by Steve Greenberg and Brian Kelly who continue to actively manage the company. Current’s weekly publications reach 104,339 households and serve the communities of Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, and, most recently, Zionsville. The editorial content is gathered weekly from all corners in the communities. Current is proud to say that, “We are for, by and about the communities we serve.”

About The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center:
The Entrepreneurship Advancement Center (EAC) started in 2005 as an entrepreneurship education initiative of the Hamilton County Alliance, the local economic development organization. The initiative focused on supporting high school entrepreneurship education through a variety of activities including highly successful business plan competitions. In January 2010, EAC spun off of HCA as its own 501(c) 3 and expanded its focus to provide education and support to entrepreneurial businesses.

This is the place to get what you need.
The Entrepreneur’s 2012 Blastoff!
8:45 am – 12:00 Noon, Friday, February 3, 2012
Here’s what you’ll get:

If you look like everybody else, then your potential customer won’t be able to pick you out of the crowd.  Rick Wilkerson from Keywerx will get you off the launching pad with ideas about how to create a marketing plan that will truly differentiate you.

Once you get off the launching pad, you won’t make it into orbit unless you get someone to buy from you after you get their attention.  Christian Tombers from ThinkSales 101 will show you how to get into your potential customer’s mind

so that you can close more deals.

You won’t make it through the stratosphere if you don’t have a guidance system that will keep you on course.  Jim Patton from Biz Success Factory will set your gyroscope with the “Five Laws of Stratospheric Success.”

Seating is limited; this event will fill up, so register NOW

to make sure you’ve got a seat.

Tickets for this event are $20 or you can save 50% by bringing a friend and buying 2 of the “Two for One” tickets at $10 per ticket.

Event location is in Castleton

Franklin University

8415 Allisonville Pointe Blvd.Suite 400

Indianapolis, IN 46250

http://entrepreneursblastoff.com

The new site lets consumers search for licensed plumbers in their area and subscribe to blog posts by the organization

To view the site, or to learn more about the GIPHCC, visit www.giphcc.com

The site was designed by Indianapolis-based Roundpeg on a WordPress platform.

About the GIPHCC

The Greater Indianapolis Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractor’s Association (GIPHCC) is the local chapter for the Indiana PHCC and the national PHCC. We are dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of our environment and the health, safety and comfort of society.

The site provides visitors with valuable information about the benefits of taekwondo and the academy’s long history of excellence. Students can find photos and videos of KTA’s events.

To view the site, or to learn more about Korea Taekwondo Academy, visit www.ktausa.org.

The site was designed by Indianapolis-based Roundpeg on a WordPress platform.

About KTA:

Korea Taekwondo Academy (KTA) is the Midwest’s premier martial arts school. Under the direction of Grandmaster Chul Koo Yoon, Master Cooley teaches and oversees each student’s training along with a team of internationally certified Black Belts. With five locations in Indianapolis, it’s easy to make Taekwondo with KTA part of your lifestyle.