On April 26 Nelson Markle and Markle Insurance Agency merged with the Forrest Sherer Insurance Agency. Markle and the business will be located at the Forrest Sherer Personal Lines Center at 1219 Ohio St.
Markle began his insurance career with Aetna Life and Casualty in 1967 as a Commercial Casualty Underwriter He returned to Terre Haute to operate Paul F Markle & Son Insurance in 1970 when his father, who had been an agent for many years in Terre Haute, died suddenly. Markle has been a full-time insurance agent for 42 years in Terre Haute.
Markle attended Thornton Jr. High and Wiley High Schools and graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in business administration with a special focus on insurance.
John Lukens, Forrest Sherer president and CEO, stated, “I have known and respected Nelson’s work for several years. He will be a great addition to our professional staff.”
Founded in 1920, Forrest Sherer Insurance, a member of First Financial Corp., since 2001, provides business insurance, employee benefits, life and long-term care, financial services, and personal insurance products to the Wabash Valley. Today it has a staff of more than 60 professionals and represents over 40 insurance companies.
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Pace Community Action Agency is one of six nationally that has received the 2012 Community Economic Development Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award from the Community Action Partnership.
The six winning agencies, who were recently honored at the Partnership’s 2012 Annual Convention in New York, are part of a national network that provides services and programs to local low-income people and families.
Since its inception in 2010, the award showcases agencies that spearhead and manage outstanding community development projects as a focal point for promoting economic security and reducing poverty. There are six categories: Community Revitalization and Investment, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Development, Protégé, and Master Innovator.
“The impact of these innovative programs is significant as they are helping to build strong, economically stable communities even as the impact of the recession lingers,” said Stacy Flowers, the Partnership’s director of Community Economic Development. “They are truly an example of how Community Action helps people and changes lives.”
PACE was selected as a winner in the Protégé category for its Ivy Lane and Crossroads Neighborhood Project. The Ivy Lane project involved the use of tax credits to develop a four building, 31 unit energy efficient high quality apartment complex. Pace’s Ivy Lane development includes one, two and three bedroom units that are all equipped with front loading washers and dryers, energy star appliances, walk-in closets and private patios or balconies. The complex includes additional amenities such as a playground, basketball court and exercise room.
Crossroads Neighborhood Project resulted from a $1,326,489 Neighborhood Stabilization Program award from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. During this project 13 abandoned, blighted or foreclosed properties have been demolished. Four single-family homes and two duplexes also have been built.
“These projects have been extremely instrumental in helping vulnerable people in our community achieve financial stability and improve their lives,” said Bertha Proctor, Pace CEO. “We are proud of our initiative because it is truly making a difference in Knox County, and that is crucial as many of our neighbors are still feeling the impact of the weak economy.”
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award is part of the Partnership’s Community Economic Development Exemplary Practice Initiative, funded by the federal Office of Community Services/Administration for Children and Families/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency primarily serving Knox, Sullivan, Daviess , and Greene counties established to provide support services to improve the community and encourage self-reliance.
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Local chef Jeff Ford and sous Chef Greta Davis of J. Ford’s Black Angus joined 32 other chefs plus vintners, brewers and Indiana food producers at the Dig-IN Taste of Indiana event on Aug. 26 at White River State Park in Indianapolis.
Dig-IN is a cooperative effort between Indiana farmers and Indiana chefs to promote “From Farm to Fork.” The goal is to educate guests of the event about all of the produce and proteins that Indiana offers. Dig-IN demonstrates that investment in Indiana food and agriculture, through education, experiences and conversation, benefits the state’s communities and economy.
The organization provides educational resources for agricultural, culinary arts and local food sectors in Indiana. Relatively few citizens know that Indiana is the largest producer of duck, mint, popcorn and melon in the U.S. For the event, Ford and Davis made a slow braised bison taco with local corn, heirloom tomato and watercress pico de gallo and served it with Capriole Farms’ goat cheese lime slaw and jalapeno havarti cheese from Fair Oaks Farm in LaPorte. The bison came from Bison World in Noblesville. The J. Ford’s Black Angus booth was popular with estimates of more than 2,800 tacos, including 200 pounds of bison, distributed.
The third annual Dig-IN sold out with the sale of 5,000 tickets.
Business
NEWSMAKERS: Sept. 9, 2012
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Naysayers should treat good news as good news
I like to complain as much as anybody else. In truth, I may do more than my share of finding fault and wagging a finger in warning. Nonetheless, I’m tired of commentators (including many economists) who find nothing good and only the darkest clouds for the past few months.
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All mothers appreciate extra help
Think of all the times and ways that your mom has helped you over the years — when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay mom back with a little Extra Help — with her Medicare prescription drug costs.
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Upcoming meetings
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce is hosting a health care reform seminar for businesses from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Old National Insurance at 925 Wabash Ave., suite 200.
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Indiana ranked best place to do business in Midwest
Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine.
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First Farmers rated among top 100 community banks
First Farmers Bank & Trust of Converse was named one of the 100 top-performing community banks for 2012 by SNL Financial.
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Newsmakers: May 12, 2013
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has recognized John Thompson, president of Thompson Thrift Construction, and Paul Thrift, president of Thompson Thrift Development, as “Patriotic Employers.”
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On the Move: May 12, 2013
Stacey Joseph, a realtor in Terre Haute, has earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
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Chamber lauds four with Business Recognition Awards
Congratulations to our Business Recognition Awards winners! Our Awards Luncheon at the Meadows Banquet and Conference Center was a great event to wrap up Business Recognition Week, sponsored by Union Hospital. At the Luncheon we recognized four local businesses as the 2012 Business Recognition Award winners:
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ISU students provide detailed grocery analysis
As the National Cooperative Grocers Association makes business decisions in the coming years, the organization likely will take into account an analysis of some of its competitors – about 4,000 of them.
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Construction firm holding grand opening in Marshall on Friday
Construction, H&H LLC is holding a grand opening and Marshall Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at 812 N. Second St. in Marshall, Ill.
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AP Source: Subaru to expand Indiana plant
Subaru plans to expand its Indiana factory and add workers to build the Impreza small car in 2016, a person briefed on the matter says.
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Transit proposals can prove to be game changers
After baseball, my favorite TV watching is the government channel. Here I can see the local government in action or local government inaction.
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On the Move: May 5, 2013
Melissa Schollaert, RDH, HHP, has been added as a counselor of holistic health and nutrition at The Maple Center for Integrative Health.
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ISU set to offer financial planning program in 2014
When Indiana State University junior Jennifer Groth began scheduling classes last semester, she planned them out by thinking of an academic program the university does not yet offer. Groth will be one of the inaugural students in the financial planning program that ISU will begin to offer in spring 2014.
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Newsmaker: May 5, 2013
Gov. Mike Pence announced the appointment of Jessica Robertson to commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration, a role she will begin on Wednesday.
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U.S. Postal Service opens village office in Worthington
The U.S. Postal Service officially opened the 40th Village Post Office in the Greater Indiana District on Monday in Worthington.
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How consistent is your business?
There are six areas in which consistency is critical in the majority of companies. Too often, business owners feel as they are “chasing down” rather than “leading it along.” If you can get a high level of consistency with your standards and practices, then your company will benefit.
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Good time to try Spanish online service
Cinco de Mayo is May 5 — a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. Why not join the celebration by visiting Social Security’s Spanish website, where you’ll find a number of useful services and a wealth of information in Spanish.
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First Financial’s net income up 3 percent
First Financial Corp. has announced results for its quarter that ended March 31. The Corp.’s net income increased 3.4 percent to $7.7 million, compared to $7.4 million for the same period of 2012.
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Curtain goes up on new theater owner
The Indiana Theatre in downtown Terre Haute is under new ownership with a new purpose.
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Indiana Theatre SOLD!
The Indiana Theatre at 683 Ohio St. is sold.
Rob Lundstrom, who owns the Copper Bar and Louise’s, took possession of the historic downtown theatre on April 25. -
Higher education completion rates questioned
Spring is really here. Baseball is being played, the Cubs are already tragic and Faye of the Forest reappeared on the back deck. She was parked on the railing as I sat down to write this column.
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Vectren Corp. awards $2.3 million in grants
Vectren Corp. has announced that it awarded more than $2.3 million in 2012 through the Vectren Foundation and corporate contributions.
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Hard work, good attitude produces success
Like clockwork, Indiana State University graduate Joe Evelo regularly provides monthly updates to the first client he signed up when he started his financial investment career more than 35 years ago.
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On the move: April 28, 2013
Old National Bank has promoted Howard Mills to vice president, mortgage loan originator.
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Newsmakers: April 28, 2013
Lenise Kohlway of Spencer was presented with the WorkOne Achievement Award last week for overcoming several employment barriers and pursuing a better life for herself.
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Ivy Tech offers free business counseling
The Ivy Tech Business and Entrepreneurial Services Center and the Terre Haute chapter of SCORE are offering free, confidential business counseling and low-cost high-impact training workshops to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners.
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Social Security: Try this word puzzle challenge
In 1938 — only a couple of years after Social Security was signed into law — a depression-era, unemployed architect named Alfred Mosher Butts studied the front page of The New York Times to figure out how often each of the 26 letters was used. The result was a game he called Criss Cross Words, renamed 10 years later as Scrabble. In honor of Scrabble’s 75th anniversary, we’d like to challenge you to a word puzzle.
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Knox/Crawford United Way seeks executive director
The United Way of Knox County, Ind., and Crawford County, Ill., is in search of a new executive director.
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Rockville Correctional Facility wins Champion Award
The Rockville Correctional Facility was recognized as a Champion Award recipient at the Indiana State Employee Community Campaign awards ceremony in Indianapolis.
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