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April 12, 2016
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In This Issue
Members Step it Up on National Walking Day
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Hurry Before Registration Closes for 8 O'clock Network!
Registration for YP CONNECT Closes Thursday
Schimpff's Celebrates 125 Years

Members Step it up on National Walking Day
 
Congratulations to HMS Global Maritime (left), Baptist Health (center) and Transformation Network (right) for participating in the One Southern Indiana (1si) Health and Wellness Committee's April challenge! These members stepped up and participated in the American Heart Association's National Walking Day on April 6th.
 
Awesome job!
 
 

  
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting

Brad Haynes Martial Arts Academy
Thursday, April 14
11:30 a.m.
757 East Lewis & Clark Parkway, Ste 538A
Clarksville, IN

Adapt for Life
Friday, April 29
2:00 p.m.
607 North Shore Drive, Ste 101
Jeffersonville, IN
 

Hurry Before Registration Closes for 8 O'clock Network
              
1si is excited to partner with Develop New Albany for the next 8 O'clock Network, hosted by Strandz Salon and Threadz Boutique, this Thursday, April 14th from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. You can expect the opportunity to make new connections and have some fun! Preregister by noon tomorrow for a chance to be one of the eight individuals to give a 30 second commercial at the event.

EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, April 14
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Strandz Salon and Threadz Boutique
322 Vincennes St.
New Albany, IN
Cost:  Free for 1si members/$25 future members

Register here

  
Registration for YP CONNECT Closes Thursday
 
Registration for the first regional young professional networking event will close at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday, April 14th. This event offers millennials across multiple organizations the opportunity to connect. The event will take place Monday, April 18th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Louisville Metro Mayor Greg  Fischer will be in attendance from 5:30 - 6:00 to speak about his Compassionate City Plan. 
 
This event will include members from the following YP organizations:
  • 1si Future Leaders Advisory Group (FLAG),
  • Leadership Southern Indiana (LeadershipSI),
  • Young Professional Association of Louisville (YPAL),
  • Crane House Young Professionals,
  • Louisville Urban League Young Professionals and
  • the Jewish Federation of Louisville Young Adult Division (JFLYAD)
Be sure to come ready to mingle with plenty of business cards! Attire for the evening is business casual. While making new connections, try an "Old Fashioned" at the drink's birthplace, the Pendennis Club! This event is free to attend but registration is required. Click here to register.
1si Congratulates Schimpff's on their 125th Anniversary

A must-visit destination for Hoosiers with a sweet tooth is celebrating a major milestone. Jeffersonville-based Schimpff's Confectionery Inc. celebrated its 125th anniversary, continuing to stake its claim as one of the oldest family- owned, continually operating candy businesses in the country. Schimpff's is in the process of doubling space and manufacturing capacity, having completed the purchase of a neighboring building. In honor of the 125th anniversary, the owners of Schimpff's, Jill and Warren Schimpff unveiled a sign reminiscent of the one that adorned the shop into the 1970s. Click here to read more.

   
Membership Derby is at the Home Stretch!    

The 2016 Membership Derby Campaign is coming around the home stretch and is still accepting membership applications through Friday, April 15th.

The current leaders on the board include Team LIONS/Ronald McDonald House and Team LL&A/Camp Quality. Every team that brings in ten new members gets a free membership for their non-profit partner for one year.
But time is running out! How can you help? Refer perspective members to us, get someone you know to sign up or tell others about 1si! Anyone who joins this week will go into a drawing for a free 4x8 booth at the 2016 Business Expo on October 20. Previous week's winners include Designing Smiles for two free tickets to the June Pearls of Wisdom and Startek received a free ad in the One Weekly.

If you have question about the campaign or need more information on getting someone you know signed up, call Danny James at (812) 945-0266 or email DannyJ@1si.org.




MWBOC MatchMakers Scheduled for April 21st
Are you a Woman-Owned Business?  Minority Business Owner?  A Veteran Entrepreneur?  Do you qualify as a disadvantaged business? Or
Are you a company that tracks its suppliers?  Do you want to do business with individuals that reflect your customer base? Maybe you have some obstacles that need solutions from firms with a unique perspective?

If so, register now for the MWBOC MatchMakers, a FREE "speed dating" formatted event taking place prior to the 5 O'clock Network on Thursday, April 21, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center Louisville North in Clarksville, Ind.

The MatchMakers session gives large corporations and government agencies looking to do business with "disadvantaged" companies (primes) the opportunity to meet those businesses that offer products or services (vendors).  In order to keep the process moving smoothly, primes will have the opportunity to specify the type of vendor they are seeking for contract bid opportunities.

If you are a prime or a vendor, you don't want to miss this opportunity that could open the doors to new partnerships.  You can register for this free event by clicking here.
 
Registration Now Open for 2016 Golf Scramble

Dust off your golf bag and get your clubs ready; the "2016 Networking on the Green" Golf Scramble will be held on May 20th at Champions Pointe Golf Course in Henryville, Ind. This year's event features two flights, with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Lunch is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and there will be appetizers following the second flight.

Fees are $150 per person or $540 for a foursome, which includes green fee, cart fee, two drink tickets, lunch, and gifts as you round the course. You will also be eligible to participate in a free putt in the putting contest sponsored by Centra Credit Union, marshmallow contest sponsored by Park Community Credit Union and hole-in-one contest sponsored by Coyle Chevrolet. There will also be a Beat-the-Pro and CEO Challenge. Donations are now being accepted for goodie bags and door prizes. Corporate and hole sponsorships are also still available. Contact Josh Suiter at JoshS@1si.org. 
 
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, May 20
Fuzzy Zoeller's Champions Pointe Golf Club
1820 Champions Club Lane
Henryville, IN
Cost: Individual Player $150; Foursome $540
 
Register here
  
Southeast ISBDC Moves into 1si Offices
 
1si is proud to announce the addition of the Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), which is currently occupying space within the 1si offices at 4100 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Ind.
To learn more about ISBDC, click here.
 
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