January 13, 2015

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Sign your team up to compete in the "Smaller Waists for a Better Workplace" competition

Get fit in a fun way by signing up your team for "Smaller Waists for a Better Workplace," a contest for teams to lose weight, become healthier and compete for a variety of prizes. The competition is open to anyone (members and non-members alike). Teams must have five members that include both men and women. Each team will weigh in as a team at the kickoff event and again at the wrap-up event by confidential medical professionals. The team with the highest percentage of weight loss, as a whole, will be the winner.

We will kick off this health challenge on Wednesday, January 21st at the Christian Academy of Indiana at 1000 Academy Drive in New Albany. Teams must weigh in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to be eligible for the competition. The event will feature booths providing health tips and information, samples of healthy foods, and discounts on a variety of weight loss aids and screenings. The wrap up event will be March 4th with teams winning prizes for most weight lost and most enthusiasm / team spirit.

Registration for the contest is $10 per person. Teams are encourage to create a team name. So talk to your neighbors, your co-workers and your friends and form a team now! Challenge your business rivals to a weight-off! Click here to register online.

Get a taste of fine dining at Thursday's 5 O'clock Network

Join us for the first 5 O'clock Network of 2015. Thursday's event is co-hosted by Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services and Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse.

$1 parking (with Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse validation) in parking garage on corner of Market & 4th street in Louisville
Sample Hors d'oeuvres from Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse
$5 glasses of wine
Cash bar available
DOOR PRIZES: Starlight Distillery Bourbon Whiskey ($49.99 value)
Two $50 Gift card to Z's Oyster Bar

Directions: From Clark Memorial Bridge, turn right on main street, go 2 blocks, turn left on 4th Street and left at the next block (Market Street). Enter garage immediately on left side of Market.

From Sherman Minton/I-64 E, take Exit 4 (9th Street). Turn left on Market St (at the light at end of ramp). Go 5 blocks. Turn left into garage immediately past 4th Street on Market St.

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, January 15th

5 - 7 p.m.

Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse

115 S. 4th Street (corner of 4th and Market Street)

Louisville, KY 40202

Co-Hosted by:

Do you need help with your Business Awards application?

The deadline to apply for a 2015 Business Award is next Friday, January 23. If you or your company is thinking about applying for an award, consider attending this Friday's Sales & Marketing Success Series where Sarah Provancher, President of Pro Communications will share mistakes made on applications and tips on how to make yours stand out. Click here to register.

The 2015 Business Awards is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Huber's Plantation Hall. For more information about the event or applying, please contact Josh Suiter.

Click here for a list of the award categories and application forms.

Bill Lamb to speak at first Empowering Education Series

Bill Lamb
President & General Manager of WDRB

The first program in 1si's Empowering Education Series will be held February 10 and features Bill Lamb, President and General Manager of WDRB in Louisville who will be speaking on leadership.

The Empowering Education Series, sponsored by JA Benefits, will feature various programs focusing on professional development and leadership skills. Each session will empower you to develop your team and strengthen your approach to business in the community.

EVENT DETAILS:

Tuesday, February 10

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Community Room at Ivy Tech Community College

8204 Hwy. 311

Sellersburg, IN

$25 for members/$35 for future members (lunch included)

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Sponsored by

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details, call Josh Suiter at (812) 206-9024 or email JoshS@1si.org.

Secure your spot in 1si's 2015 Member Directory

In collaboration with the News and Tribune, we are preparing for the 2015 Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide to be published March 24. This directory is distributed to more than 1,000 businesses each year and is a handy reference guide to use throughout the year.

Want to stand out? We have advertising space available which ranges in size from a full page to one-sixth page. Click here to view an Ad Rate Sheet for pricing. We have prices and options to fit most everyone's budget!

For more information on advertising or to secure your ad space contact Mary Tuttle at mary.tuttle@newsandtribune.com or Becky Ellenburg at BeckyE@1si.org.

Regional Cities Initiative Update

The Southern Indiana Regional Cities Initiative now has it's own webpage. Click here to view updates and information on this initiative.
Click here to download the initiative study.

One Southern Indiana's office will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Got a sweetheart of a deal?

hearts If so, promote your product or service in the February Member2Member Mailer.

Now is the time to get your marketing piece scheduled for the February Member2Member Mailer. Only available to 1si members, this cost effective marketing tool gives you the opportunity to reach more than 1,600 Louisville and Southern Indiana businesses each month. Here's how:

Contact 1si to add your name to the participants list. Deadline to reserve your space is January 23rd.
Design an advertisement as an 8 1/2 X 11 or smaller insert and print on a text weight stock.
Deliver 1,700 inserts to L & D Mail Masters by February 2nd and we will take care of the postage and processing costs.

The Member2Member Mailer package is delivered monthly and arrives about mid-month. Cost to participate: $250/month.

Contact BeckyE@1si.org by January 23rd to get your name added to the list of January participants.