December 22, 2015

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In This Issue

Sales & Marketing Series Refocused to Provide You with More Relevant Information

Membership Invited to Attend January Ambassador Meeting

Regional Cities Moves into Next Phase

Hello 8 O'clock Network

Be a 1si Super Hero, Sponsor a 2016 Event

ONE Awards Nominations Now Open

Nothing Says Merry Christmas like Pearls

Advertise in the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Member Directory Today!

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Sales and Marketing Series Refocused to Provide More Relevant Information

Welcome to the new and improved Sales and Marketing Success Series. Not only will we be starting a half hour later but we will also be offering a variety of topics in formats that are more engaging and relevant.

The 2016 series will feature two round table discussions, two panel discussions and two featured speakers. The first event, which takes place on Friday, January 29th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., will consist of round table discussions focusing on overcoming the largest challenges to the sales and marketing professionals in attendance. Each table will have a facilitator to ensure that conversation flows smoothly. Networking and a continental breakfast is also provided.

The sales and marketing committee has been hard at work creating an annual calendar of seminars to provide you with pertinent information and helpful advice from subject matter experts, your peers and from the group at large. Committee Members include: Leah Alexander, Rich Barr, Mark Davis, Allen Howie, Ben Sapp and Laura Wilkins.

Make your plans now to attend the Sales and Marketing Success Series. The six events will take place bi-monthly at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. As always, the event is free for members of One Southern Indiana (1si) with a registration fee of $25 for future members.

EVENT DETAILS:

Friday, January 29
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
180 West Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150

Cost: Free to members/$25 future members

Sponsored by:

Membership Invited to Attend Ambassador Meeting in January

You see their smiling faces at most events, they presented you with your New Member Packet when you first joined 1si, and they called you six months later to see how things were going. The 1si Ambassadors are the some of the first people you interact with when you join our organization, and they're inviting you to see what being an Ambassador is all about. If you or another member are interested in becoming an Ambassador, or simply learning more about what this group does behind the scenes at 1si, please join us at our next meeting on Thursday, January 7th from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The meeting is being held at Leadership Louisville Center located at 732 W. Main Street in Louisville, KY. For more information contact Shelby Hamilton at ShelbyH@1si.org.

Regional Cities Initiative Funding Awarded to Evansville, Fort Wayne and South Bend

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) to provide help to all regions who submitted proposals.

Kick-off celebrations took place yesterday and today to honor the three regions chosen for the Regional Cities Initiative. Governor Mike Pence and leaders from North Central, Northeast and Southwest Indiana will host events to mark the $126 million program designed to boost economic development and quality of life.

According to Inside Indiana Business, the program has received such a positive response, Governor Pence, IEDC and the Regional Cities Strategic Review Committee detailed plans to fully fund three regions for the program instead of the two initially announced. If the General Assembly works out funding, three regions will receive $42 million each. In all, proposals from the three winning regions are planning projects valued at a total of $2.5 billion.

The program has plans to help the regions market themselves on a global stage. A total of seven regions submitted proposals. As part of the program, the IEDC says the four regions not selected as winners will also receive support. As a result, the IEDC could help Central, East Central, Northwest and West Central Indiana identify public or private funding to encourage and boost development of regional plans and projects.

Goodbye Network of Champions,

Hello 8 O'clock Network

As we approach 2016, 1si is continuing to improve and elevate our events and programs. As a result, starting in January, the Network of Champions has been revamped, re-branded and renamed. The 8 O'clock Network, formerly the Network of Champions, will be held on January 14 at 8 a.m. (note the new time) at Westminster Village & Healthcare, 2200 Greentree North in Clarksville, Ind.

In addition to its new time and name, we will be mixing up the format by introducing "open networking with a twist". If you pre-register by noon January 13, you will be entered into a drawing and eight lucky participants will be able to give a 30-second commercial in front of the entire room. Even if you aren't chosen, you can expect the opportunity to make new connections and have some fun! Join us for this new and exciting program! Hope to see you there and invite some friends along.

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, January 14
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Westminster Village & Healthcare
2200 Greentree North
Clarksville, IN
Free to members/$25 non-members

Don't miss another opportunity! Click here for more info.

Be a 1si Super Hero & Sponsor an Event in 2016

Every super hero has their secret weapon! Why not make yours a solid marketing plan for 2016? 1si has some inexpensive ways for you make an impression on Southern Indiana and Louisville business leaders and decision makers. Did you know there are opportunities to sponsor one of 1si's 130+ events and programs?

Sponsorships can fit anyone's budget with a range from $200-$5,000. Plus custom packages can be designed to suit your individual business's needs. You can also use sponsorships to target potential customers by choosing events based on their audience. There are many to choose from: the ONE Awards, Pearls of Wisdom, the Business Expo and more.

In addition, if you are looking to sponsor multiple events throughout the year, we also offer the bronze bundle and new this year the Iron bundle. Now members in the classic and elite membership categories have two inexpensive options from which to choose!

To view sponsorship selections and benefits, see our new 2016 sponsorship booklet by clicking here. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Josh Suiter to discuss your goals in detail, call him at (812) 206-9024 or email JoshS@1si.org.

ONE Awards Nominations Now Open

You could be the lucky one!

Nominations for the 1si 2016 ONE Awards are now being taken. The "ONE" Award is a reinvention of the Southern Indiana Business Awards and recognizes the finest 1si member-owned businesses in one of four categories. Nominees who submit an application will be judged by an independent panel. Winners will be announced at the event on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Huber's Orchard, Winery and Vineyard's Plantation Hall in Borden, Ind.

Finalists for these awards will be selected based on a variety of criteria including business history, community involvement, response to adversity, newly-created opportunities and innovation in products or services. Nominations for the following categories are now being taken:

The Rising Star Award is given to a company who has been in business from 1-5 years. Companies must be located or headquartered in the Louisville Metro area.
Business of the Year Award for companies with 50 or less employees is given to a company that demonstrates business growth and community involvement. Companies must be located or headquartered in the Louisville Metro area.
Business of the Year Award for companies with 51 or more employees is given to a company that demonstrates business growth and community involvement. Companies must be located or headquartered in the Louisville Metro area.
Growing Healthy Lives Award recognizes and highlights employers that have gone above and beyond expectations in the areas of employee health and wellness. Attributes of an ideal nominee could include businesses that have health programs, incentives and environments that have shown positive results in improving employee health outcomes.

Click here to read more. For qualifications or to nominate someone, please click here to submit an online nomination. You can also nominate your own business or yourself. Deadline for nominations is Friday, January 8.

The ONE Awards is one of 1si's most prestigious events and will be held March 17, 2016 at Huber's Plantation Hall from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. For more information or questions, please contact Josh Suiter.

Nothing Says Merry Christmas like Pearls!

The holidays are upon us! The perfect last minute gift for that professional someone special is a full year's worth of tickets to the 2016 Pearls of Wisdom series. The 2016 line up is incredible! The speakers are:

March 9 - Anne Coates, President of American Plastics Molding
June 8 - Jill Byrne, Director of Programming and Senior Racing Analyst for Churchill Downs Inc.
September 14 - Angie Fenton, Editor In Chief, Extol Magazine
December 7 - Marianne Barnes, Master Distiller, Peristyle LLC and Kentucky's first female master distiller since the Prohibition

Each program is from 8-10 a.m. at Kye's II in Jeffersonville. And, if you purchase your tickets in a bundle before March 9th, you will receive a $10 discount - All four programs for $110 instead of the regular member pricing of $30 per program. This offer will end on March 9th. Non-member rates are $45 per event. To register, click here.

Pearls of Wisdom is one of our fastest growing programs and provides attendees a full breakfast, a chance to network and the opportunity to hear from women that have created their own destinies. They are distinguished, wise and accomplished career women willing to share their "Pearls of Wisdom."

Sponsorships are still available for this quarterly event. If you are interested in partnering with 1si on this event, please contact Josh at JoshS@1si.org.

Reserve your Spot in the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Member Directory

It's that time of year again to reserve your advertising space in the 2016 Member Directory. Scheduled for publication in March, the Member Directory is sent to over 1,000 business owners and decision makers. This will be our 10th Anniversary edition so don't miss out. Click here to view ad specifications and rates. For more information contact Mary Tuttle with the News & Tribune at Mary.Tuttle@newsandtribune.com or at 812.206.2133. Ad Types and pricing listed below.

Inside Front Cover - size: 7.75" x 10.25" price: $1,790

Inside Back Cover - size: 7.75" x 10.25" price: $1,790

Back Cover - size: 7.75" x 10.25" price: $2,365

Page 3 - size: 7.75" x 10.25"

price: $1,425

Full Page - size: 7.75" x 10.25" price: $1,185

1/2 Page - size: 7.75" x 5"h or 3.8" x 10.25"v price: $1,000

1/3 Page - size: 2.5" x 10.25" price: $875

1/6 Page - size: 3.8" x 3.33" price: $750

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Savoy Fitness

Friday, January 8

5:00 p.m.

350 Missouri Ave

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

1si will be Closed

The 1si office will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st in observation of the holidays. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Upcoming Events

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January

8 O'clock Network - January 14

5 O'clock Network - January 21

Chairman's Advisory Council - January 22

Sales & Marketing Success Series - January 29

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