Buckles marks 15th business anniversary
ANDERSON — Judy Buckles, Anderson, an area representative for the Newton Manufacturing Company of Newton, Iowa, has marked her 15th anniversary with the company selling promotional products.
The Newton Manufacturing Company is a leading national distributor of promotional products, wearables, calendars and business gifts.
Dawana Felty earns promotion
ANDERSON — Dawana Felty, an Anderson resident and independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc.,
is now a team leader with the national direct seller of gourmet foods.
Felty earned the promotion through sales achievements and by adding new consultants to the team. The promotion entitles Felty to benefits such as commissions, bonuses, allowances and more.
SCORE to present workshop series
ANDERSON — SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” will present a series of five free informational workshops to help entrepreneurs develop their own business strategy. The workshops will be presented 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Monday in November and will include the topics “Keys to Starting Your Own Business” (Nov. 2), “Biz Vision and Plan” (Nov. 9), “Marketing with a Customer Focus” (Nov. 16), start-up funding (Nov. 23) and Small Business Association loans (Nov. 30).
The workshops will be held at the Flagship Enterprise Center, 2701 Enterprise Drive. Reservations are required by calling 642-0264 or e-mailing postmaster @scoreanderson.org.
Local insurance agent recognized
NOBLESVILLE — Tim Gernand, an American Family Insurance agent in Noblesville, has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program. He joins other American Family agents who have demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Young professionals group has first meeting
ANDERSON — The Madison County Young Professionals Group met Oct. 8 in its first meeting in a continued series of monthly forums designed to create opportunities for young professionals in Anderson and Madison County to network and develop professionally and personally. In attendance were a diverse group of professionals, including business owners, CEOs, marketing directors, stylists, job seekers, students and more.
Sparks named third quarter sales leader
ANDERSON — Local Carpenter Realtors employee Jada Sparks recently was named the top sales agent for the third quarter for Carpenter Realtors Anderson office. She completed 25 transactions in the third quarter.
AU SIFE kicks off school year
ANDERSON — Anderson University Students in Free Enterprise held its annual kick-off Sept. 30 at the Flagship Enterprise Center. SIFE is an international non profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.
The five FEC clients chosen to receive free consulting services from SIFE for the 2009-10 school year are AMATRA, Chamber of Commerce, Framer LLC, HeLP Logistics and Truck Emission Technologies.
Local Business
Oct. 31: Local business briefs
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Anderson hires consultant to assess software
The city has hired a consultant to help the controller’s office assess financial software that Anderson has used for many years, but typically has not been effective.
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Bedbugs found at Indianapolis children's hospital
An infestation of bedbugs discovered in a room at the Riley Hospital for Children has been contained, a spokeswoman for the Indiana University Health said Monday.
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Emmett Dulaney: When Twitter backfires
Twitter, that innocuous social media tool that lets users send out 140 character snippets to their followers, is being used more and more as a marketing tool.
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Speedway will acquire 88 GasAmerica stores
Nine area GasAmerica stores will be sold to Speedway LLC of Enon, Ohio, as part of a larger acquisition of Gas America Services Inc., company officials said Monday.
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First Merchants says Shelbyville acquisition will aid bottom line
First Merchants Bank believes its weekend acquisition of a failing Shelbyville bank will immediately add to the financial institution’s bottom line.
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Retirement party Feb. 18 for Dr. William Anderson
A retirement party for William Stafford Anderson, M.D., will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Community Hospital, Anderson, Conference Rooms 6 and 7.
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Local Facebook user organizes online rummage sale group
Accustomed to participating in a neighborhood rummage sale, Lori Baker Penticuff stockpiled all her gently used items that were no longer needed.
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John Williams: Valentine tip from Social Security
Valentine’s Day is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple and sweet as a heart with a “be mine” message, or as life altering as a vow before the altar.
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Got flowers for Valentine's Day?
If you’re a wife or girlfriend reading this story, avert your eyes. This one’s for the men in your life.
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Gerry Dick Business Briefs: Feb. 12
A compilation of business news items of local and statewide interest, provided by writer Gerry Dick.
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Anderson hires consultant to assess software
