Rainmakers and PinpointAV, LLC Combine to “BUZZ” Indianapolis

Rainmakers and PinpointAV, LLC have joined forces to launch “The Buzz,” a series of video chats between Tony Scelzo, Rainmaker founder, and local business professionals.

In an innovative and upbeat interview format, Scelzo and guests will talk about their business, networking and the Indianapolis business community. The six minute episodes will be posted on the Rainmaker website, PinpointAV’s blog and YouTube. In addition, the videos will be distributed to more than 10,000 business professionals statewide.

More Info

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.

More Info

Tea Trend comes to Indiana : Consumer demand increases for healthy and chic specialty teas

Carmel resident Dheepa Maturi announced today the launch of her new business Chai, Baby!, featuring distinctive gourmet tea blends and tea-related gift items such as tea sets and tea candles.

The business was launched in response to the growing interest in tea nationwide. Total tea sales in the U.S. increased from $1.84 billion in 1990 to a $6.5 billion in 2006, according to the Tea Association of the USA. Much of this demand results from the growing awareness of tea’s potential health benefits. Tea is rich in antioxidants, chemicals linked to preventing cell damage and disease.

More Info

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.



More Info

To 'brand' a company, meld image and message

For meat buyers, branding signals a quality cow. But for business owners, branding can make or break a deal or beat out the competition. In an article in today's Indy Star, marketing experts Lorraine Ball, Jim Walton and Scott Flood discuss branding basics.

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.

More Info

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.



More Info

Support Your Local Coffee Shop!

Did you know there are more than 70 locally owned coffee shops in the Indy Metro area? And more importantly, do you know where they are?

Thanks to a post by Erik Deckers on I Chose Indy, I know how many, and where they all are! His comprehensive map lists address and pinpoints them on a Google map so you can plan your next coffee expedition.

Help the local economy, buy local! As Erik points out, for every dollar spent at a local business, $.40 stays in town. For every dollar spent at a national chain, only $.13 stays in town!

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.

More Info:

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.

More Info

Run your own business with State Farm!

State Farm Agency Field Executive and Rainmaker member Brenda Booth is hosting an information session detailing the State Farm Agent opportunity. Joining her at the session will be State Farm agent Larry Bruce and agency recruiter Scott Savage. The session will cover topics such as the importance of agency and the impact on the business community, everyday life of a State Farm agent, and the processes it will take to become a business owner/agent with State Farm, the #1 insurer of auto and homes, and a Fortune 50 company.

More Info

Jay Cutler to Lead Rainmakers Fishers AM

Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest growing business networking association announced effective immediately, Jay Cutler of DSLindiana.com will take over leadership of the Fishers AM advisory board. In this role he will provide direction and coordination of the activities of the Fishers group as well as providing advice and feedback to the Rainmaker management team.

More Info

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.

More Info

New Service – 866-MyNuBiz - Provides Resources for New Business Owners

Starting a new business can be complex and confusing. A new service: 866-MyNuBiz has been created to simplify the process for the novice entrepreneur. With both a toll-free hotline: (866) MyNuBiz and an informative website: www.866.mynubiz.com, small business owners now have a place to go to find resources, helpful links, downloadable checklists, and much more.

More Info

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.

More Info

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.

More Info

Networker of the Year & Businesswoman of the Year Named at the 2007 NOWIB Gala

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, is pleased to announce the recipients of their prestigious 2007 Networker of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year Awards. Bridget Gurtowsky of Arbonne International was named the 2007 Networker of the Year and Lorraine Ball, owner of Roundpeg, was named the 2007 Businesswoman of the Year. The awards were presented at the Network of Women in Business’ 4th annual Gala held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel on Friday, September 21, 2007.

More Info

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.

More Info

Rainmakers Celebrates Important Milestone and Unusual Challenge

Rainmakers, Indiana’s fastest-growing business networking association, marked an important milestone this month as their membership exceeded 1,000 members. Typically the organization recognizes the individual member at important milestones.
This milestone however presented unique challenges for the organization because two Rainmaker events were held simultaneously on Wednesday, September 19th. Ron Bass with Wiese Material Handling joined at the Northwest hub and Susan Loucks of RE/MAX joined in Bloomington. As a result, the two new members will share 1,000th member honors.

More Info

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.

More Info