January 12, 2016

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In This Issue

See you at 8:00 a.m. for Coffee and Networking!

Exercise Your Rights as Hoosiers!

Sales & Marketing Series - New Time, New Format

ONE Awards Applications Due January 29th

5 O'clock Network is January 21st at Z's Oyster Bar

Ribbon Cuttings

See you at 8:00!

The 8 O'clock Network, formerly the Network of Champions, will be held this Thursday, January 14 at 8 a.m. at Westminster Village & Healthcare, 2200 Greentree North in Clarksville, Ind.

Be sure to pre-register by noon on Wednesday, January 13, for a chance 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! We look forward to seeing you there!

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, January 14
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Westminster Village & Healthcare
2200 Greentree North
Clarksville, IN 47129
Free to members/$25 non-members

Legislative Breakfast to Take Place in February

It's an election year.

Don't miss your opportunity to speak to your elected officials. One Southern Indiana (1si) is hosting the 2015 Legislative Breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. February 5 at Kye's 1 in Jeffersonville.

The breakfast features a moderated discussion and Q&A session with:

Senator Ron Grooms
Representative Ed Clere
Representative Steve Davisson
Representative Rhonda Rhoads
Representative Steve Stemler

Breakfast will be catered by Terri Lynn's Catering by Design. Registration is required. Sponsorships for this event are available.

Event Details:
Friday, February 5
8:30 AM
Kye's I
500 Missouri Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN
Cost: $25 for members; $35 for future members

Register here

TARC Announces Service Adjustments

TARC will be adjusting service on seven bus routes effective Sunday, Jan. 31. Most of the service changes involve minor adjustments to pick-up times in response to traffic conditions and delays. The Route 65X - Sellersburg Express afternoon trips southbound from Ivy Tech will leave five minutes earlier to help address schedule delays due to congestion on I-65 during the Bridges Project. The trips leaving Ivy Tech at 3:45 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:25 pm will depart five minutes earlier at 3:40 pm, 4:45 pm and 5:20 pm. For a full list of changes visit the TARC website here.

MWBOC Nominations Now Open

The One Southern Indiana (1si) Minority & Women Business Owners' Conference (MWBOC) is proud to announce the opening of nominations for three awards at their annual conference, which takes place on April 11 this year at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center Louisville North. There will be two categories of the 1si MWBOC Diversity Champion Award, based on

employee count, which will recognize businesses who have demonstrated outstanding dedication toward ensuring all people live and work in an environment of equality, respect and fairness. The Diversity Excellence Award will recognize an excellent disadvantaged, minority owned, woman owned, veteran owned and/or disabled veteran owned business. The award winners will be announced at the conference.

Applications for the 1si MWBOC Awards are available by emailing suzanner@1si.org. Deadline for application is March 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Sales and Marketing Success Series: Overcoming Rejection to Achieve Your Goals

The first 2016 Sales & Marketing Success Series will take place on Friday, January 29th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. (note the new time), and will consist of round table discussions focusing on overcoming the largest challenges to the sales and marketing professionals in attendance. Be on top of the game and prep for the following discussion questions:

How do you deal with rejection?
How do you properly respond to rejection in person?
Why do individuals and companies not agree to move forward?
What are some of the ways you can turn rejection into a positive?

All Sales & Marketing Success Series 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) and registration is $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:

ONE Award Applications due Friday, January 29th

Apply Today!

Applications for the 1si 2016 "ONE" Awards will close Friday, January 29th at 5:00 p.m. 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. Click here to apply.

The 5 O'clock Network is Next Week!

Have You Registered?

Start 2016 off right with networking at Z's Oyster Bar on Thursday, January 21st. Make new connects through the diverse crowd while enjoying delicious food and beverage! The event, sponsored by Popp Wardlaw & Associates of Schuler Bauer, is free to members and just $25 for future members. Parking spaces are available for $1 in the attached Cowgar garage. You can enter from 4th St. or from Market St. Bring you parking ticket for validation.

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, January 21
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse
115 S. 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Cost: Free members/$25 future members

Sponsored by:

Savoy Fitness Relocates in Water Tower Square

William Savoy, owner of Savoy Fitness, celebrated the grand opening of his

new facility at 1350 Woerner Avenue in Clarksville, Ind. on Friday, January 8th with a ribbon cutting held by One Southern Indiana (1si). The event was attended by the public, 1si Ambassadors and staff. The open house following the ceremony treated attendees to food and drink, a live DJ performance, massages, giveaways, and tours of the 5,200 square foot facility. Participants who donated coats, hats and gloves, which Savoy donated to Salvation Army, received discounts for Savoy Fitness Boot Camp. The business specializes in body transformation and athletic development, and aims to give its clients results in four hours or less a workweek. Click here to read more.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Shoe Sensation

Wednesday, January 27

1:30 p.m.

800 Patrol Rd;

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Pennsylvania House Representative Brian Sims to Present at Indiana University Southeast

Nationally renowned diversity advocate and speaker Brian Sims will address the IU Southeast, local and regional community about how all of us can make the connection between diversity advocacy and creating the long-term university, public, and corporate policies that ensure its livelihood and success. For more information click here.

2016 Leadership Development Opportunity for Your Entire Team Now Available

1si Member Discount Available

Do you need to be a better public speaker, or tips on how to motivate and inspire your team? Come master the art of leadership in the Leadership Green Room, a series of workshops that deliver immediate impact on careers and organizations.

Presented by the Leadership Louisville Center, this calendar of training opportunities covers everything from self-directed change and emotional intelligence to managing difficult conversations and influential leadership. To view the calendar and register, click here - and be sure to use the code MEMBER1DAY for $100 off one day of training (8 hours) or MEMBER2DAY for $200 off any two days of training (16 hours)!

1si has an Opportunity for You to Sponsor One of Our Largest Events - The 2016 ONE Awards

The ONE Awards are March 17 from 5:30-9 p.m. Sponsorships range from $500 to $2800. Each sponsorship comes with a package that includes marketing for your business, premiere seating at the event and tickets to the finalist reception that evening. The event draws about 500 people at Huber's Orchard, Winery and Vineyards Plantation Hall.

Awards are presented in 5 categories at the Oscar-style event. For more information on sponsoring the ONE Awards or other 1si events, call Josh Suiter at (812) 206-9024 or email 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. Ad specifications and rates are below. For more information contact Mary Tuttle with the News & Tribune at Mary.Tuttle@newsandtribune.com or at 812.206.2133.

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

Pearls of Wisdom - the perfect 'Make-up' gift

Did you get that special someone a Swiffer Wet-jet for Christmas? Exercise equipment? The Star Wars 'Saga Edition' Chess Set with the collectible series character pieces of Yoda and Luke Skywalker versus Darth Vader and the Emperor? Here's the perfect way to make it up to them - a full year's worth of tickets to the 2016 Pearls of Wisdom series. The 2016 line up is incredible with speakers:

* 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 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.

Upcoming Events

Click on the event name for more information and to register online or visit www.1si.org and go to Events & News - Chamber Calendar.

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

February

Empowering Education - February 9

8 O'clock Network - February 11

5 O'clock Network - February 18

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