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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Darcy Brooks to Join TriplePoint Consulting Risk Management Office – Muncie

TriplePoint Consulting, one of Indy’s leading benefits providers, announced today Darcy Brooks has joined their organization as a commercial lines specialist in their new Risk Management division.

Brooks brings more than two years experience to her role as a commercial lines and benefits specialist. Concentrating in Muncie and Anderson, Darcy will provide advice, assistance and direction for clients in the development of their protection plans. Her primary objective will be to help them reduce the risk and the financial impact of an accident involving injury or property damage. In addition, she will offer personal insurance support to her clients.

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Susan Wiggenhorn 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 Susan Wiggenhorn, Enrolled Agent and Master Tax Advisor at H&R Block, will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Entrepreneur Special Interest Group Meeting, Thursday, January 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

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Official Florist for Indianapolis Go Red for Women Luncheon – Eagledale Florist - Gives Back

INDIANAPOLIS, IN December 10, 2007) – Eagledale Florist announced today they have been named the official floral sponsor for the Indianapolis Go Red for Women Luncheon, presented by St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana. Scheduled for February 22, 2008, this annual event attracts more than 800 women from around the Indianapolis Metro area.

In addition to providing flowers, Eagledale Florist will support the Go Red for Women Campaign by donating 3% of orders received for any floral purchase made by Go Red supporters. The promotion will run until the event on February 22nd. Individuals wishing to participate should visit http://www.eagledaleflorist.com/ and use promotion code “gored” to ensure purchases are credited properly.

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Lynn Shaw 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 Lynn Shaw, president of Energizing Life, Inc., will be the featured speaker at their upcoming Women’s Forum Meeting, Friday, December 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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TriplePoint Consulting Launches Sister Company – TriplePoint Risk Management Services

TriplePoint Consulting, one of Indianapolis’ leading benefit consulting firms, announced today the formation of TriplePoint Risk Management Services. This new division will focus on developing Risk Management recommendations for TriplePoint’s clients.

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Business Map© - Business Plan Basics - Monday, December 10th 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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 at the Legacy Fund Community Life and Learning Center located at 515 E. Main Street, Suite 100 in Carmel.

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Local Biz Owners Host Live Podcast - November 29th

Back by popular demand, Dave Anderson, owner of Pinpoint AV, LLC in conjunction with Craig Buehler of Monon Financial Services, Inc. will host their second live podcast at 5:30 PM on Thursday, November 29th. Joining Dave and Craig for the first time will be Amanda McGibbon, who will engage the audience with entertaining activities throughout the program.

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.

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Kevin Poortinga to Speak at MBO Conference – December 7, 2007

Kevin Poortinga, Vice President of Product Development for The Indianapolis Star, will be the lunch-time keynote for the first Masters of Business Online (MBO) conference hosted by the Institute for Advanced Interactive Studies. Scheduled for Friday, December 7th, this one day conference provides business professionals a “Masters Level” introduction to online marketing.

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Lorraine Ball to Speak at CAPS© Program – December 12, 2007

Lorraine Ball, President of Roundpeg, will be among the panelists at the Indianapolis Airport Authority Contractor Assistance Program Seminar (CAPS©). Scheduled for Wednesday, December 12th, this event is part of an ongoing series of business building programs developed to strengthen the skills of subcontractors hoping to work with the Airport Authority.

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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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Total Benefits Changes Name to TriplePoint Consulting

Total Benefits, one of Indianapolis’ leading benefit consulting firms, announced they are changing their name to TriplePoint Consulting, effective immediately. “Triple Point,” a scientific term, refers to the temperature and pressure at which three phases of matter (solid, liquid and gas) may coexist in thermodynamic equilibrium. In their business, the “TriplePoint” is the three constituencies: the employer, employee and executive affected by the benefits’ decisions.

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Popular Wedding D.J. to Host Informal Bridal Open House at the Junior Achievement Center in Indianapolis

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN October 24, 2007) - 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, November 14, 2007. The event will be held at the Junior Achievement Center located at 7435 N. Keystone Avenue in Indianapolis from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.



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Mobius Labs To Host Performance Testing Training Class Featuring Scott Barber

Mobius Labs To Host Performance Testing Training Class Featuring Scott Barber

TITLE: Heuristic Approach to Performance Testing
DATE: Monday, November 12th - Wednesday, November 14th
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day
COST: $125 per attendee

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Todd Muffley to Resume Leadership of Plan B

Plan B Marketing, Inc., a locally owned Internet Centered Marketing Agency, announced effective immediately, Todd Muffley will resume his leadership role.
After a brief hiatus, Muffley returns to the organization with a refined focus on producing truly productive web sites, engaging email campaigns and creating a fun work environment for his employees.

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A Women’s Place to Prepare E-Book – Seeking Writers to Share Stories

“Women in the middle years of life have more wisdom to share with each other than we realize!” Linda S. Fitzgerald, President of A Women’s Place Network, Inc. (www.awomensplace.org) says one of the most important things we can do for each other is to share our personal and professional stories.

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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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PinpointAV, LLC Named Official AV Support Vendor for Morty’s Comedy Joint

PinpointAV, LLC has been named the official audiovisual support vendor for Morty’s Comedy Joint. In their new capacity, PinpointAV will support Morty’s expansion into the corporate event market.

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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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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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