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August 11, 2015
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In This Issue
Clark County Votes to Join Our Southern Indiana RDA
Network of Champions at Boy Scouts of America
Annual Meeting WILL SELL OUT!
Taking Our Story to New York
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Easter Egg Hunt Winner
New Members
Renewed Members
5 O'clock Network is Back!
Save the Date for Business Expo
Pearls of Wisdom
Hot Deals
Upcoming events
Clark County Council Votes to Join Our Southern Indiana RDA
Floyd County Council Vote Expected Today at 4:00 p.m.
Washington County to Vote on August 20th at 9 a.m.
 
Last night, the Clark County Council passed the ordinance that will allow the county to join the Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) with other Southern Indiana counties. The formed RDA will be applying for a state award of $42 million at the end of the month. The state is expected to choose two regions by the end of the year.
 
Scott County has also voted to join the RDA while Harrison County voted against the ordinance. Floyd County is expected to vote this afternoon at 4 p.m. and Washington County will reconsider its earlier vote on August 20th.

Washington County's reconsideration comes on the heels the endorsements by the Building & Development Association of Southern Indiana (230 business members) AND the Southern Indiana Realtors Association (the 6th largest realtors association in Indiana). Other supporters of the Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority include:

  •  The News and Tribune Editorial Board
  •  The Charlestown Chamber of Commerce
  •  The Southern Indiana Tourism Coalition

One Southern Indiana (1si) President and CEO, Wendy Dant Chesser, addressed the concerns of those who oppose the formation of the RDA. To see a break down of these concerns, click here.

At this time, 31 of the 92 counties in Indiana have voted to join a regional RDA. Nine other counties, including Floyd and Washington, are expected to make a decision by the end of the month. See map below.



 

We believe there IS A COST TO DOING NOTHING! As regions around the state grow stronger, Southern Indiana will fall behind, not only in economic competitiveness but also in our ability to compete within the state for resources and projects. We urge your support of the Ordinance to establish the RDA!
 
For more information on how you can support the formation of an RDA,






Network of Champions at Boy Scouts of America               

1si is teaming up with The Chamber Jeffersontown on August 20th for open networking and a chance to win great door prizes. 

EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, August 20

7:30  - 9:00 AM

Lincoln Heritage Council -Boy Scouts of America

12001 Sycamore Station Place

Louisville, KY 40299

Cost: Members free/Future members $10

  

 

Click here to register

 

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Annual Meeting Registration - Less than 30 Seats Remain!
 
Seating is now extremely limited for the 2015 Annual Meeting on August 18 at Northside Christian Church. This 1si Signature Event draws a crowd of over 400 community leaders, CEOs and professionals, and features a wrap up of the previous year, a look at the future and a presentation of awards for Chairperson of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Economic Development Partner of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year. This year's theme is "Regional Harmony." In addition attendees will enjoy lunch provided by Schnitzelbank Catering. Contact One Southern Indiana at 812.945.0266 to register.
 
Event Details:
Tuesday, August 18
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Northside Christian Church
4407 Charlestown Rd.
New Albany, IN 47150
Taking Our Story to New York    
by Matt Hall, 1si Executive Vice President             
  
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This past week I had the privilege to represent the South Central Indiana Economic Development Group (www.southcentralindiana.com) during the State of Indiana's marketing trip to New York City.  The SCIEDG is a regional partnership made up of economic development professionals from ten counties in south central Indiana, Duke Energy, Hoosier Energy and the River Ridge Commerce Center all committed to the growth and prosperity of "South Central Indiana, USA" - a region of over 365,000 people located in the Midwest. By pulling together and synchronizing our talents, amenities and resources, we are able to market our region to a much larger audience.
 
Our participation in the state's marketing trip furthers our mission to attract new commerce and create new Hoosier jobs in south central Indiana and enriches One Southern Indiana's economic development efforts, as well. Click here to read more about Matt Hall's trip.
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:

LifeSpring Health Systems

Thursday, August 13

4:00 p.m.

460 Spring St

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

 

Community Montessori

Friday, August 14

4:00 p.m.

4120 St. Josephs Rd

New Albany, IN 47150

 

 

The 1si Easter Egg Hunt
 
Congratulations to all those who found eggs during our Easter Egg Hunt!  They were:
 
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Melissa Cummings, Metro United Way
Angela Ford, Hope Southern Indiana
Candice Graves, Goodwill Southern Indiana
Chuck Summers, Bingham Greenbaum Doll, LLP
Roz Wolverton, Falls of the Ohio Foundation
 
Our Grand Prize Winner is Angela Ford, who has won a free ticket to the Pearls of Wisdom Event on September 16th with Ingrid Hernandez or December 2nd with Pam Bennett Martin.  Congratulations Angela!!
1si welcomes our new members!
Thank you for renewing your membership!  
 
One Southern Indiana applauds the following members for renewing their membership during the month of June 2015.
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5 O'clock Network is Back on August 20th!       
 
You know summer is over when the highly anticipated 5 O'clock Network is back! This networking event, hosted by First Harrison Bank, will be catered by Sam's Food and Spirits and Starlight Coffee, conveniently located in the lobby of First Harrison Bank, will honor drink tickets. Door prizes will be drawn every thirty minutes.
 
Event Details:
Thursday, August 20
5:00  - 7:00 p.m.
First Harrison Bank
3131 Grantline Rd., New Albany, IN
Members Free/ Future Members $25  
 

Click here to register

Business Expo Now Taking Donations for Silent Auction
 Booth Registration Coming Soon
 
   Event Details:
Thursday, October 22
 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM
Kye's I & II
 500 Missouri Ave
 Jeffersonville, IN 47130
 
 
 
Silent Auction donations now being taken. Contact Shelby Hamilton at ShelbyO@1si.org or at 812.206.9021 for ideas and more information.
 
 
 
Ingrid Hernández to Speak at Pearls of Wisdom                    
 
Have you ever admired a successful business woman and wondered how she made it to the top?Join us on  September 16th when our featured speaker Ingrid Hernández, President of InGrid Design, will share her "pearls of wisdom". 
 
InGrid Design is a bilingual communications agency with a staff of 13specializing in national marketing campaigns, advertising andgraphic design, web development, photography and video/animation services. Some of their more recognized work include the bilingual benefit materials created for Yum!Brands' employees nationwide and the annual marketing campaign developed for Girl Scout Cookies targeting girls, volunteers, families, councils and their sales team, helping them increase national sales and market share.
 
Ingrid is the winner of NAWBO's 2012 EPIC Award, GLI's 2011 Emerging MinorityBusiness Award, GLI's 2012 Sloan Award for offering work flexibility to her employees,LGDA 100 Awards in 2011 for outstanding design and was a finalist for several years for GLI'sInc.Credible Awards.  Ingrid Design has also been recognized by Business First as a FAST 50 growing company two years ina row, one of the top Advertising Agencies in Louisville, as a Philanthropy Awardwinner and Ingrid was a finalist for the Business Leader of the Year Award in 2012.
 
Join us on  September 16th when our featured speaker Ingrid Hernández, President of InGrid Design, will share her "pearls of wisdom".

Event Details:
Wednesday, September 16
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
Kye's
500 Missouri Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  
LSI Mayoral Debates Coming Up                   
 
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - Charlestown Mayoral Debate - Charlestown High School Auditorium
Candidates: Bob Hall (R); Jeff Shepherd, Sr. (D) 
 
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - New Albany Mayoral Debate - New Albany High School Auditorium
Candidates: Jeff Gahan (D); Kevin Zurchmiede (R); Roger Baylor (I)
 
Thursday, October 1, 2015 - Jeffersonville Mayoral Debate - Jeffersonville High School Auditorium
Candidates: Mike Moore (R); Dennis Julius (D)
 
Times:
 
6:30 p.m. - Open Doors
 
7:00 p.m. - Welcome and Begin Debate
 
8:30 p.m. - Latest time we will end debates
 
 

  
Would you like 850 potential customers to receive a coupon? It's easy!
 
Did you know that you can advertise a discount or special promotion on 1si's website for FREE? If you are a member of 1si all you need to do is:image of Hot Deals graphic
  • Log in to the members only section of our website at  www.1si.org 
  • Click the Add a Hot Deal link in the QuickLinks box
  • Click the New Coupon button
  • Enter your information and click SAVE.  

That's it!
Our Hot Deals page has been viewed more than 850+ time in the last month. As an added bonus when your company listing is displayed in our online directory a Hot Deal icon will display next to your listing letting visitors know that you have something special to promote.
Need your login credentials? Email BeckyE@1si.org. Not a member of 1si? Contact Danny James as DannyJ@1si.org

 
TARC Service Eliminates the #65X - Sellersburg Express mid-day round trip Effective Aug. 16
TARC will make service changes effective Sunday, Aug. 16 which will eliminate the #65X - Sellersburg Express mid-day round trip. The changes, which were proposed in April and followed by a public comment period which included public meetings, are due to the low ridership.
In Louisville, the changes will result is less frequent bus service on sections of Fourth Street, Broadway and Bardstown Road, and Dixie and Preston highways. Passengers on those routes are advised to check schedules online a   t www.ridetarc.org or use the Google online trip planner because bus arrival times at stops will change.
Service reductions were proposed to address a budget shortfall in the fiscal year that began July 1. To read about the specific changes to TARC Service, click here.
  
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August
Annual Meeting - August 18
5 O'clock Network - August 20
 

September
Network of Champions - September 10
Pearls of Wisdom - September 16
5 O'clock Network - September 17
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