Terre Haute
Sycamore Collision Center goes green
The Sycamore Collision Center, a key part of the Sycamore Automotive Family, has taken a proactive stand in protecting the environment by going “green” with its paint-finishing system. The collision center recently announced it has switched to a low-VOC PPG waterborne basecoat from a conventional solvent-based system.
VOCs are chemical compounds commonly used in paint coatings and cleaning products. When released into the atmosphere they help create ozone and smog. When compared to a conventional solventborne basecoat, PPG Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat can reduce VOC emissions by up to 80 percent. Waterborne coatings are mandatory in California and Canada. They are not yet required in Indiana, so the collision center’s move places it on the cutting edge of green awareness.
Sycamore’s paint supplier is also enthusiastic about the switch. Says Henry Ellis, owner of Terre Haute Auto Paint Inc., which services Sycamore from their nearby location at 10 W. Voorhees St. in Terre Haute: “We congratulate Sycamore on their initiative. Moving to PPG’s waterborne coatings will keep them in the forefront of the industry.”
The Sycamore Collision Center, 4444 U.S. 41 South, is a 20,000-square-foot facility serving the Sycamore vehicle lines (Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Nissan) at the dealership.
Indianapolis
Reimbursement deadline June 15
Farmers’ Market Directors or Market Masters are encouraged to apply before the June 15 deadline for ISDA’s Farmers’ Market Cost-Share Reimbursement Program. This program provides grants up to $500 to Indiana farmers’ markets to increase consumer awareness and overall appeal of Indiana farmers’ markets.
Funds are utilized from Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 authorized the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide state assistance for specialty crops.
For more information on the Farmers’ Market Cost-Share Reimbursement Program, an application and eligibility, go to the ISDA Web site under Indiana Farmers’ Markets.
Terre Haute
Open Door, cafe
celebrate anniversaries
One of Terre Haute’s newest and the other a longtime business will celebrate anniversaries this week.
Gingersnaps Café & Coffeehouse celebrates their first and The Open Door Christian Bookstore celebrates their 25th year in business. Both businesses are independently and locally owned and operated. They are both located in the same building at 3125 S. Third Place in Terre Haute behind Honey Creek Mall.
The Open Door first opened in 1984. They moved to their current location in 1996. The store carries a variety of Christian based books, music, and other merchandise.
Gingersnaps Café & Coffeehouse opened in May 2008. They offer a variety of healthy sandwiches, soups, tea, specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and desserts.
“It’s been a tough year to start or even stay in business, but it’s been hard on everyone,” says Lisa Eilbracht, owner of Gingersnaps, “That’s why we want to take this opportunity to show our customers how much we appreciate their support.”
Both businesses will be offering special anniversary savings on selected items throughout the week.
Terre Haute
Hospital congratulates award winners
The Academic Business Council and Ivy Tech Community College recently awarded the Career-Technical Achievement Awards. Terre Haute Regional Hospital is proud to announce that three of the winners are the children of hospital employees.
• Erin Mundy, West Vigo Middle School. Mundy’s mother is Sandra Mundy, a nurse in the acute surgical unit.
• Ryan House, Woodrow Wilson Middle School. House is the son of Cecelia House, a nurse in medical oncology.
• Irene Jaskey, Booker T. Washington School. Jaskey’s mother is Marlene McDonald, an occupational therapist.
The students were nominated because of their continuing effort, dedication and perseverance. The criteria for the award included the ability to apply skills and take directions, initiative, attitude and grade point average, all skills necessary in becoming a quality employee.
Business
Business briefly: June 9, 2009
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Vectren receives best-in-class safety award
At its annual Operations Conference in San Francisco, Calif., the American Gas Association recognized Vectren as one of only 18 energy delivery companies in the U.S. that achieved outstanding records for employee safety in 2011.
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Program to retrain 99,000 unemployed veterans
Unemployed veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 can now apply for new benefits to cover education costs for up to one year through a joint U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Labor program that focuses on retraining 99,000 veterans for high-demand jobs.
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Sycamore Terrace reaches 98 percent occupancy
Sycamore Terrace Apartments, a Watermark Residential multifamily community in Terre Haute, has achieved 98 percent occupancy.
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EYE ON THE PIE: What if the poor can’t get to their jobs, the sick to doctors?
What do you care if the Hammond buses stop running?
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Retirement party
A surprise retirement party for Daniel Wunderlich, chemistry teacher at Terre Haute South Vigo. is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. June 9 at the South cafeteria.
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BRIEFLY: May 27, 2012
A number of state parks across Indiana have immediate seasonal needs that they are struggling to fill.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Serving wounded warriors, survivors of fallen
It’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
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EYE ON THE PIE: Use to be close tie between output, employment
Crusty Crawford joined our lunch table with a pronouncement. “We’ve always assumed a close tie between output and employment,” he said. No one responded.
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Employer opinions sought on students
A joint venture between Ready Indiana and the Indiana Department of Education is seeking employer input that will impact how Hoosier high school students are equipped for the workforce.
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Carlisle prison marks 20th anniversary
2012 marks the 20th year of service for the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, going on line with its first offenders Dec. 10, 1992.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Why young workers should care about Social Security
Summer will be here before we know it.
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BUSINESS CENTS: Does your staff understand pricing?
Many companies feel as though their staff will follow instructions and implement price strategies as instructed.
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Valley Child Development Center receives grant
Valley Child Development Center has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Terre Haute Day Nursery Foundation through the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.
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Exec offers advice on becoming startup entrepreneur
Sam Clemens, chief product officer of Cambridge, Mass., startup company Insight Squared, gave Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students insight on how to develop a startup business.
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Newsmakers: May 20, 2012
Leland Phipps, family practice physician at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, has been re-elected to membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Alumna to serve as VP for Rose-Hulman Ventures
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology alumna Elizabeth M. Hagerman is returning to her alma mater to serve as vice president for Rose-Hulman Ventures, the institute’s successful innovation space that has spawned careers and entrepreneurial enterprises throughout Indiana.
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Summer Sidewalk Sale set
Marshall Main Street’s Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9.
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Oil drops to lowest level in 6 months
The price of oil dropped to a six-month low Tuesday on concern that economic uncertainty in Europe could hurt demand for crude.
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Adidas initiative: ISU students develop business improvement process at facility
As Indiana State University students cruised Interstate 70 on Friday afternoons from Terre Haute to Indianapolis, they were looking forward to reaching their destination.
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BUSINESS BRIEFLY: May 13, 2012
An evening of networking and education for Clark, Crawford and Edgar counties regarding branding, marketing and tourism development opportunities is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Heath Museum on the square in downtown Robinson.
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Wendy’s partners with Riley Hospital
For just $2, customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants in the Evansville/Terre Haute area can get free Jr. Frosty desserts through Dec. 31 while supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health.
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Marshall Chamber to stage annual golf outing
The Marshall (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce invites golfers to its annual golf outing scheduled for June 8 at the Marshall Golf Course.
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ON THE MOVE: May 13, 2012
McKenze Rogers has joined Williams Randall as an account supervisor.
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Seminar teaches seniors to fight fraud
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 25 million Americans are victims of consumer fraud each year.
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EYE ON THE PIE: Economic tools for consumers, workers, business owners, officials
My friend is a carpenter. He has two heavy boxes of tools and several other containers with stuff.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Potential Medicare savings for mom
Given the current economic climate, buying a nice gift for Mother’s Day may be more difficult than in years past.
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‘Best Places to Work’ honored at banquet
Companies raising the bar with their workplace practices were recognized on May 3 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
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NEWSMAKERS: May 13, 2012
Susi Willis, CPA and partner in Larsson Woodyard & Henson, LLP, was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Indiana CPA Society at its annual CPA Celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Rail Road wins Family-Friendly Award
The Indiana Rail Road Co. has won the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce’s “Family-Friendly Business Award” for 2012 based on the company’s highly successful employee wellness program.
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