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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Boxes outside Aldi catch fire
A small fire outside the Aldi grocery store in Anderson caused an evacuation of shoppers and employees.
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Remy to build Chinese manufacturing plant
Remy International Inc. plans to build a manufacturing plant and engineering center in Wuhan, China, company executives announced in Chicago earlier this week.
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Susan Miller: Looking for a summer vacation vocation
Summer vacation is often a synonym for summer vocation, particularly for teenagers.
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Frankton woman will be on online car ad
Tina Collins giggled as she sped around the track in a go-kart at Applewood Raceway. Her son, Owen Foit, 18, smiled broadly as he threatened to pass her while her daughter, Tarah Collins, 14, tried to catch up from behind.
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Senate candidate visits Alexandria ethanol plant
In his first post-primary visit to Madison County on Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly visited the Poet Biorefining plant here to underscore his support for energy independence and Indiana corn farmers.
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Corporate sponsorships help Elwood YMCA expand
The YMCA has been a part of the Elwood community for 20 years, but a new series of partnerships coupled with a $60,000 renovation are strengthening those bonds.
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TIF expansion proposal gains more support
Before being able to expand a large consolidated tax increment financing district, the city’s economic development department has to get approval from several government bodies.
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Emmett Dulaney: Today’s actions hurt tomorrow
I have no recollection of why, but for some reason when we were kids my brother could not stand Catfish Hunter.
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Hoosier Park revenue posts 4 percent increase so far this year
Gambling revenue from Indiana’s 13 casinos has dropped the past two years and faces a third year of decline in 2013. But revenue at Hoosier Park & Casino grew at rate of 4 percent so far this year, said CEO Jim Brown.
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Families get help with weatherization, energy assistance
Glenn Skinner installed the “modern blower” furnace himself more than 53 years ago. As last winter began to approach, Skinner and his wife began to worry that it was finally going to “blow” and they’d be without heat.
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Boxes outside Aldi catch fire
