February 2, 2016

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Don't Miss the Legislative Breakfast THIS FRIDAY

CIDEways Receives Revolving Loan Fund

Empowering Education Series to Feature Business First

Registration for the 2016 ONE Awards Now Open

Legislative Breakfast is this Friday

It's an election year!

Don't miss your opportunity to speak to your elected officials. One Southern Indiana (1si) is hosting the 2016 Legislative Breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. this Friday, February 5 at Kye's I 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 a.m.
Kye's I
500 Missouri Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN
Cost: $25 for members; $35 for future members

Register here

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1si Board of Directors Approves 2016 Advocacy Agenda

The 1si Board of Directors recently approved the organization's Advocacy Agenda for this year. The Advocacy Agenda was developed by members of the Advocacy Council and then sent to the Board for review. Through our advocacy initiatives, we promote positive change by serving as the "Champions of Ideas" to achieve economic and business vitality for the region. Additionally, we strive to provide for our investors and members access to policy makers at all levels of government through forums, roundtables and one-on-one meetings.

The Advocacy Agenda for 2016 prioritizes efforts in the following five areas: (1) Career-Ready Workforce and Educational Initiatives, (2) Infrastructure and Transportation, (3) Business-Friendly Tax and Fiscal Initiatives, (4) Regional Initiatives, and (5) Civic Engagement. Click here to download a copy of the Advocacy Agenda.

CIDEways Receives Revolving Loan Fund

The Horseshoe Foundation Revolving Loan Fund announced that restaurateur

Matt McMahan is the first recipient of a revolving loan for 2016. McMahan will open the CIDEways Tap Room + Cidery, a casual dining restaurant located at the corner of Pearl and East Elm Streets next to the New Albany Elks Lodge in New Albany. McMahan is an experienced restaurant proprietor who currently owns Big Four Burgers + Beer in Jeffersonville and New Albany, and Charlie Noble's Eatery + Draught House in Sellersburg. Click here to read more.

Register Today for Empowering Education Series Featuring Business First's Editor and Audience Development Director

Want to get your business name out in the region? Have good news to share but not sure where to start? Then don't miss this Empowering Education Series featuring Business First Editor Lisa Benson, and Audience Development Director David Bingham. This session, entitled "Media 101; Working with the Media," will discuss how technology and general tastes have changed the way Business First operates, how companies can reach the media, and tell their story and how Business First determines which stories are written. Don't miss this informative session that will help you to get your good news out there.

Lisa Benson joined Louisville Business First as editor in November. She has more than 15 years' experience in business journalism and spent most of her career with the Cincinnati Business Courier, a sister paper to Business First. She held a variety of positions in Cincinnati, from digital editor to research director to managing editor, and helped drive a more than 200 percent increase in digital traffic. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in news-editorial journalism.

David Bingham joined Louisville Business First as the research director in

August 1989. He was named marketing and circulation director in 1992, and audience development director in the fall of 2011. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. He currently serves on a variety of boards in the community.

The event is now open for registration and will take place on February 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, Ind. Lunch is included. 1si Member price is $25 while future members will register for $35. You can register by clicking here.

This event is sponsored by:

ONE Awards Registration Now Open

Each year, 1si strives to continuously recognize the accomplishments and dedication of its members through the ONE Awards program. This signature event, featuring a crowd of over 500 attendees, sells out well in advance. Finalists for the 2016 ONE Awards will be announced in next week's One Weekly, so be sure to check your inbox on Tuesday, February 8!

Join us on March 17 as we celebrate those who will be honored as Business of the Year 50 or Fewer Employees, Business of the Year 51 or More Employees, Rising Star, Growing Healthy Lives, Economic Development Project of the Year and Business Retention and Expansion Project of the Year. This is one of Southern Indiana's largest events; you won't want to miss it!

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, March 17
5:30-9:00 p.m.
19816 Huber Rd, Borden, IN

Huber's Orchard, Winery and Vineyards Plantation Hall
Register here

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting

Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic

Wednesday, February 10

4:00 p.m.

3605 Northgate Court, Ste 207;

New Albany, IN

Shoe Sensation, Inc. Celebrates Relocation

Shoe Sensation celebrated the relocation of its warehousing operation to 800 Patrol Road in Jeffersonville, Ind., on Wednesday, January 27th with a ribbon cutting ceremony held by 1si. The event

was attended by Mayor Mike Moore, the public, and 1si Ambassadors and staff. Shoe Sensation is a chain of family shoe stores selling quality name-brand shoes across athletic, fashion, work and service, casual, and dress categories. Stores carry a large selection of men's, women's, and children's footwear in a better-branded merchandise mix. Shoe Sensation meets the footwear needs of the entire family; the clientele ranges from toddlers to senior citizens. Click here to read more.

Get in the Race!

Take your post positions and be a part of One Southern Indiana's 2016 Membership Campaign "Go the Distance. Bet on ONE".

We are searching for corporate teams and individuals to participate in this exciting race. Help us cross the finish line by meeting our goal of adding 100+ new members. Prizes will be given to those cashing in the most new members. image of horse racing

Know someone who would benefit from being a member of 1si? Your recruitment of each new member benefits you as well. You WIN by increasing our membership, which will PLACE you in more networking opportunities, and SHOW what a strong, collective voice we have in the community.

More details to come as we get closer to race time. The campaign will run from March 11 to April 9th. Please contact Danny James for more information on getting in the race as a corporate team or individual or to donate prizes for winning participants.

Solving the Successful Business Puzzle...
Are You REDI?

The REDI Seminar Series was developed in 2012 by a group of eight top level business professionals representing a variety of business disciplines, including marketing, accounting, sales and human resources. The group came together to identify common barriers that prevent their business clients from reaching their full potential. They identified key disciplines with which owners, CEO's and next generation leaders of closely held and family businesses often struggle but must master to succeed. This ultimately led to the creation of the REDI Mindset:

* Recognize and seize opportunities
* Expect & predict results
* Decide best course of action
* Implement through team engagement

1si members will receive a $125 discount for the program if you sign up by February 11, and a $75 discount after that deadline. Discount codes and additional information can be found here.

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

2016 Pegasus Pins Unveiled

Click here to watch the unveiling. Pins go on sale March 7.

Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville Breaks Record

Annual Shipping Record Broke for Second Year in a Row!

For the second year in a row, the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville set an annual shipping record with total cargo tonnage for 2015 exceeding the previous year's volume by nearly 16 percent. The port handled 2.8 million tons of cargo in 2015, driven by heavy volumes of agriculture and steel products.

Shipments of steel more than doubled the previous record set in 2014, helped in part by rising demand in the U.S. auto industry, which sold a record 17.5 million light trucks and cars in 2015, according to Autodata Corp. Grain volume was the second highest in port history, following only the record harvest year of 2014. Port companies ship cargo to or from all 50 states and 12 countries, and the port's 'steel campus' includes 12 metal processing companies serving the automotive, appliance and construction industries. Click here for more.

More Friends = More Fun at the 8 O'clock Network

Win Tickets to The ONE Awards!

The 8 O'clock Network, formerly the Network of Champions, will be held on February 11 at 8 a.m. at Family & Children's Place, located at 525 Zane Street in Louisville.

Don't forget to pre-register by noon February 10th to be entered into a drawing and 8 lucky participants will be able to give a 30-second commercial in front of the entire room. As an added bonus, for every guest you bring, you'll be entered in a drawling with them to receive two tickets to the One Awards. This $120 value gives you and your guest the opportunity to network with top business owners and regional community leaders.

EVENT DETAILS:

Thursday, February 11

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Family & Children's Place

525 Zane St

Louisville, KY

Cost: Free members/$25 future members

Sponsored by:

Health and Wellness Committee Issues First Member Challenge

The 1si Health and Wellness Committee was established in September of 2015 to be a resource to employers interested in creating health and wellness programs and initiatives for their employees. In an effort to engage 1si members and employers, the committee will be creating events and challenges in which companies can participate. The first challenge started February 1st!

During the month of February, in celebration of Heart Month, the committee is challenging you and your employees to 10 minutes of activity for three days a week all month long. They challenge employers to get creative and encourage group participation.

Share some of the creative ways you and your employees participated by sending us information and photos to JoshS@1si.org. We will share your responses on our Facebook page. Plus, throughout the year watch our Facebook page and the One Weekly for testimonials and ideas from other companies on how they have engaged their employees in healthy living programs. We'll share statistics and other information regarding personal health and wellness.

If you would be interested in serving on the Health and Wellness Committee, email Josh Suiter at JoshS@1si.org or call him at (812) 206-9024.

March Pearls to feature Manufacturer, Anne Coates

The March Pearls of Wisdom program features Anne Coates, president of American Plastic Molding Corporation (APM).

APM was started in 1971 by Anne's late husband, Floyd Coates. Anne worked alongside Floyd as the vice-president of the company before becoming

president. APM, located in Scottsburg, is an employee-owned and operated company with a focus in injection molding, finished goods assembly and engineering, that generates $20 million in annual sales.

Pearls of Wisdom, a quarterly signature event of 1si, features a keynote speaker who is a successful business woman followed by table conversation. Each table is led through a discussion on the keynote's presentation by a table facilitator.

At the end of the series, a strand of pearls will be given away. You must be present at the December Pearls of Wisdom event to win the strand of pearls.

EVENT DETAILS:

Wednesday, March 9

8-10 a.m.

Kye's II

500 Missouri Avenue

Jeffersonville, IN

Register here

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