Business Map© - Business Plan Basics - January 15, 2008

Local small business experts Lorraine Ball – Roundpeg, Chuck Roach - Roach Law Office and Gordon McOuat – McOuat, Brawley & Associates will present tips and strategies to small business owners at their Business Map© seminar.

The seminar will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Old National Bank located at 4805 E 96th Street in Indianapolis.

Business Map© will focus on the following:

· How to get started, including a simple outline to use as the foundation of your plan.
· How to organize information - the structure and flow of a typical business plan.
· What each section should contain - where to find supplemental information.
· When to talk to an accountant and lawyer as well as what to ask.

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Carmel Arts & Design District Merchants Sponsor “Charity Trees” with Opportunities to Give Back

Carmel, IN – During this holiday season, many merchants in the Carmel Arts & Design District (CA&DD) have “charity trees” present at their stores or businesses. Participating merchants paired up with a charity of their choice and created ways in which customers and community members can give or donate to their chosen charity. The charity trees (four-foot, decoratively lit, artificial evergreen trees) are located either outside or inside participating merchant stores and are decorated with tags or other special items outlining the specifics on how to give back to the chosen charity at each location.



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3rd Annual Fashion Show Luncheon Will Raise Funds for Youth Programs

Government funding allows many children from poor families to attend early childhood and after-school programs. However, many parents who do not qualify for these vouchers still cannot afford quality education and care for their children. AYS, Inc., a not-for-profit agency that operates 45 before- and after-school and early childhood programs in central Indiana, tries to accommodate these families through sliding fee scales and the AYS Financial Assistance Fund.

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AYS Prepares for 8th Annual Community Parade

INDIANAPOLIS, IN October 31, 2007) - As the winter months loom ahead, Hoosiers will begin to prepare for the typically unpredictable Indiana weather. But for the last seven years, AYS, Inc. has brought color and life to the drab wintry streets of central Indiana. The local non-profit agency, which operates 45 before- and after-school and early childhood programs in central Indiana, has begun to gear up for the 8th Annual AYS Mardi Gras Mambo Parade. Children from AYS programs, as well as individuals from other community agencies and businesses, will march on Indianapolis’ Mass. Ave. and around Noblesville’s Town Square on February 2, 2008.

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Rainmakers Ft. Wayne Coming Soon – December 6, 2007

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN October 30, 2007) – Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business networking association announced today the plans for a future expansion into the Ft. Wayne – Allen County market. Tentatively scheduled for December 6, 2007, the Ft. Wayne hub will be the 19th location added to the Rainmaker’s monthly schedule.



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All-Star Line Up to Speak At MBO Conference

The Institute for Advanced Interactive Studies announced today the complete list of featured speakers for their first MBO conference. Scheduled for Friday, December 7th, this one day conference provides business professionals a “Masters Level” introduction to online marketing.

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Allison Witmeier to Speak at Network of Women in Business Entrepreneur Special Interest Group

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced today Allison Witmeier, Recruitment Consultant for Safari Solutions, will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Entrepreneur Special Interest Group Meeting, Thursday, November 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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Tom Britt to Speak at “Understanding Interactive Media” Seminar

Tom Britt, President of Britt Interactive, LLC will be among the speakers at the “Understanding Interactive Media” seminar scheduled for Tuesday, October 23rd. Britt in conjunction with Dave Anderson, President of Pinpoint AV and John Nichols of Visual Blaze will present the latest Internet communication tools and strategies in this informative, half-day seminar. The event will be held from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (doors open at 8:00 am) at 233 2nd Avenue in Carmel.

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The Network of Women in Business Announces November Programming

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced the following programs for the month of November, 2007.

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Institute for Advanced Interactive Studies Announce First MBO Conference

The Institute for Advanced Interactive Studies announced today the date of their first Masters of Business Online (MBO) event. Scheduled for Friday, December 7th, this one day conference provides business professionals a “Masters Level” introduction to online marketing. The program features some of the most influential, acclaimed and award-winning instructors currently working in the online space.

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Popular Wedding D.J. to Perform at Bridal Show – November 4th from 11 AM -4 PM

In a rare public appearance, Indianapolis’ most popular wedding D.J., Sunny Moon, will perform at the 2007 Noblesville Bridal Show Sunday, November 4th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The event will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds located at 2003 Pleasant Street in Noblesville.

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Pinpoint AV to host "Understanding Internet Media" Seminar

Dave Anderson, president of Pinpoint AV, LLC in conjunction with John Nichols of Visual Blaze and Tom Britt of Britt Interactive, LLC will hold an informative half-day seminar on the latest Internet communication tools and strategies on Tuesday, October 23rd from 8:30 am to 12:00 am (doors will open at 8am). The seminar will be held at 233 2nd Avenue in Carmel.

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Theresia Whitfield to Speak at Network of Women in Business Women’s Forum

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced today Theresia Whitfield, President of Fletcher Communications, will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Women’s Forum Meeting, Friday, October 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Rainmakers Central Moves to Broadripple – Changes Name

Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business networking association announced today effective October 12th, Rainmakers Central will move to Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar in Broadripple. With this move comes a new name. Rainmakers Central will officially be renamed Rainmakers Broadripple.

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Popular Wedding D.J. to Host Informal Bridal Open House at The Hilton Garden Inn

Indianapolis’ most popular wedding D.J., Sunny Moon, will join a select group of wedding professionals to host an intimate bridal open house on Wednesday, October 17, 2007. The event will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn located at 10 East Market Street in Indianapolis from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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Local Biz Owners Host Live Podcast

Dave Anderson, president of Pinpoint AV, LLC in conjunction with Craig Buehler of Monon Financial Services, Inc. will host their first live podcast at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 27th. Entitled, “One on One with Dave and Craig,” the light-hearted, program, much like a live radio broadcast will promote local business professionals with an emphasis on networking and strategic business connections. Leveraging state of the art technology, Pinpoint AV will record the live segments which will be available to be heard on Pinpoint AV’s blog, www.bizcastconnection.com. Plans are in the works to make this a regular feature along with its own website available in October.

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Day of family festivities benefits area fire departments

The public is invited to meet, great and eat with firefighters Saturday during a fundraising event on behalf of Project Lifesaver sponsored by Hot Shotz Ale & Grill.

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Youth Services Agency Staff Role Models Healthy Habits to Fight Child Obesity

Staff members at AYS, Inc. will lace up their shoes and dig out their sweats in an effort to positively role model healthy habits for the children in their daily charge. The child and youth services agency, operating 45 before- and after-school and early childhood programs in central Indiana, has started an agency wide walking program for employees.

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Victoria Hall to Speak at Network of Women in Business Entrepreneur Special Interest Group

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced today Victoria Hall, Regional Director of the Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Entrepreneur Special Interest Group Meeting, Thursday, October 4th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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The Network of Women in Business Announces October Programming

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced the following programs for the month of October, 2007.

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