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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The Network of Women in Business Announces January Programming

The Network of Women in Business, Indianapolis’ oldest and largest locally based women’s organization, announced the following programs for the month of January, 2008.

Jan. 3, 7:30 a.m.: Network of Women in Business Entrepreneur Special Interest Group, speaker: Susan Wiggenhorn, LePeep Restaurant, Keystone Crossing 8487 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, Cost: There is no fee other than the cost of your breakfast. Contact Diana Jeffers at entrepreneur@nowib.com or www.nowib.com

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Plan B Marketing Promotes Jennifer Fox

Plan B Marketing, Inc., a locally owned Internet Centered Marketing Agency, is pleased to announce Jennifer Fox has been promoted to Senior Graphic Designer. In this capacity, she will have expanded responsibilities for the creation of visual media. With expertise in both traditional graphic design and interactive design, Jennifer will continue to develop websites, email marketing pieces and print collateral for Plan B clients.

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TriplePoint Consulting Announces 2008 Expansion Plan

TriplePoint Consulting, one of Indianapolis’ leading benefit consulting firms, announced today a two-year expansion plan which will include the addition of new services, locations and employees.

Among the Ten Largest Indianapolis Area Employee Benefits Services Firms, TriplePoint has grown consistently each year since their formation in 2002. In order to support their ever increasing customer base and expand the level of service they offer local businesses, TriplePoint has begun an aggressive two- year expansion plan.

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Be Your Own Boss with State Farm!

Tuesday, January 15, 2007 6-8 p.m.
450 E 96th St., Ste 250
Indianapolis, IN 46240

State Farm Agency Field Executive Brenda Booth is hosting an information session detailing the State Farm Agent opportunity. Joining her at the session will be State Farm agent(s) 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. State Farm is the #1 insurer of automobiles and homes, and a Fortune 50 company.

What do we look for?

Self-driven and motivated individuals
Competitiveness
High integrity
Entrepreneurs
Sales and leadership ability

If you or someone you know fit this description, please attend the information session to be held on the 15th of January. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about State Farm and how running your own business can change your life. State Farm offers paid training, a sign-on bonus, and a chance to help people manage the everyday risks of life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.

Are YOU the next State Farm Agent?

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Contact: Scott Savage
scott.savage.pyox@statefarm.com
317-408-9716

Alzheimer’s Care Group Announces Director

Alzheimer’s Care Group announced today the addition of Katrina DeGraff to their team as Director of Resident Care Programs. Katrina comes to Alzheimer’s Care Group with seven years of experience as a program director of area Alzheimer’s care programs. In addition, she serves as a facilitator for the support group of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indianapolis and a professional educator of the Dementia Program at Ivy Tech Community College.

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Accent On Business Hires New Vice President of Human Resources & Finance

Accent On Business, a voice and speech coaching firm for businesses, announced today that Lisa Rettig, PHR, has joined as Vice President of Human Resources and Finance. She comes to the firm with extensive background in human resources, the training and development of employees, and financial analysis. Most recently Lisa was AVP of Human Resources at Citizens National Bank and Sky Financial Group, both in Ohio.
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Sarah Crist to Join PinpointAV, LLC

PinpointAV, LLC announced today Sarah Crist has joined the organization as the company’s spring intern. A recent graduate of Indiana University, Sarah will be responsible for assisting in the company’s marketing efforts including the coordination of PinpointAV’s monthly newsletter and business networking. Sarah will also assist with current PinpointAV projects and customer communications.

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Roundpeg Announces 1st Quarter Seminar Schedule

Roundpeg, one of Indianapolis’ leading small business marketing firms, announced yesterday their seminar schedule for the 1st quarter of 2008. These seminars, endorsed by the Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, focus on skills and information vital to the new and small business owner.

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Lifeline Data Centers to transform vacant Eastgate Mall

Lifeline Data Centers, LLC, an Indianapolis company specializing in computer room facilities for businesses and government clients, will purchase the Eastgate Mall property and invest nearly $23 million to transform the site into a state-of-the art facility to house its expanding business.

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SPCA International Names Bark Busters 'Best of the Best'

SPCA International announced the selection of Bark Busters Home Dog Training as an inaugural winner of its Best of the Best award, designating Bark Busters dog behavioral training services the “best of the best” in its category. No other training company or dog trainer received such a distinction.

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KDM Careers Offers Virtual Online Career Club to Simplify Career, College, and Job Transition Planning

Indiana career coaching company KDM Careers has launched a virtual online career club (Career Care Connection). The company helps parents and students get through the challenges and stress of individual career and college major planning, as well as helping working adults through career change or job transition as quickly as possible.

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Carmel Becoming True Edge City

In his book, Edge Cities, Joel Garreau introduces the trend of Suburban Centers making the transition from bedroom community to true city. Although not on his original list of 123 cities, Carmel has clearly embraced this model for growth, with expanded downtown, mixed residential and retail, and an expanded art and design district.

The latest evidence of this change is their expansion of the pubic art sculptures by J. Seward Johnson.

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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.

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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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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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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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Lorraine Ball Comments on How Crucial it is to Back Up Business Records

When high winds battered the 36-story Indiana Square building in Downtown Indianapolis on April 2, 2006, no one was hurt.

But gaping holes left in many windows of the city's third-tallest skyscraper allowed business documents to flutter to the streets below.

What if you wanted a secure place to store your company's electronic and paper records off-site, where they would be protected from security breaches, computer viruses or from destruction in a natural catastrophe or terrorist attack? Or what if you needed a place to safely destroy documents that have outlived their usefulness.

Where could you turn for that level of service?

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Brenwick Development, Evan Lurie Gallery & The Great Frame Up Named 2007 Carmel Chamber Award Winners

Carmel, IN - Brenwick Development is the recipient of the Carmel Chamber's 2007 Applause Award, which recognizes a company demonstrating outstanding success in 2007 in the areas of growth and stability; commitment to quality; entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to the community. For more than 30 years, Brenwick has been building housing communities in Carmel including The Village of West Clay, Prairie View and Lochaven. Applause is sponsored by Harrison and Moberly, LLP.

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A Holiday Trip to the Strip: A networking event to support women in business

Tiffany Mullen, Owner of Eventful Florals, is Chairman for a group of 20+ women business owners that have gotten together to put on an event geared at supporting women owned businesses. This landmark event, A Holiday Trip to the Strip, is being held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Ritz Charles at 12156 North Meridian, from 7pm to 10pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

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