Indianapolis
Wage and Hour seminar set in July
For even the most savvy human resources professionals, labor and wage laws can be tricky without continued education. Employers must stay up to date on changing Department of Labor standards including the new Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. These laws and other complex compliance issues will be addressed at the Indiana Wage and Hour seminar on July 22 at the Indiana Chamber Conference Center in downtown Indianapolis.
Presented by attorneys at Ice Miller LLP, the event will provide attendees the tools to protect their companies while ensuring employees receive fair compensation. Among the featured topics:
• coverage and exemptions
• equal pay and child labor laws
• payment of wages
• wage garnishment, child support and government contractors
• calculation of overtime
• compensable working time
• enforcement and litigation
• a question-and-answer session
The full-day seminar costs $329 per person; Indiana Chamber members receive a discounted price of $299.
To register to attend, visit www.indianachamber.com or call (317) 264-6885 or 1-800-824-6885.
Newport
Grants to help with energy upgrades
Energy efficiency improvements may be a low-hanging fruit for sustaining a small business. The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Services has released a Notice of Solicitation for Applications for Ag producers and rural small businesses to apply for funds to install renewable energy systems, or to make energy efficiency improvements. The deadline for these grants is July, 31.
A video from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today will offer more information on these grants. The video will be shown at the Purdue Extension-Vermillion County office in the Vermillion County Courthouse in Newport. Contact Amanda Bailey at bailey1@purdue.edu or (765) 492-3394 to register.
Terre Haute
THSB, JUNK’D to give away vacation
Terre Haute Savings Bank is partnering with JUNK’D to give a Wabash Valley resident a $1,000 vacation package (rules, restrictions and prize description available at www.junkd.tv).
“Times are tough … Our nationally syndicated television show ‘JUNK’D’ is based here in the Wabash Valley and we want to help the families in our community,” Brad Hauter said.
“The best thing we could think of was to help get people’s minds off of everything by giving away something each of us needs: Cash!
“Throughout our six years as a show, Terre Haute Savings Bank has helped us manage our business and projects all over the United States. We thought this contest would be great. THSB agreed, jumped on board, and here we are … ready to help a Wabash Valley JUNK’D viewer.”
Interested individuals can log onto www.junkd.tv to click on the JUNK’D & THSB $1000 Summer Giveaway to find the rules, restrictions, prize description and entry form.
For more information contact Skip at (317) 502-5426 or Skip@junkd.tv.
Business
Business Briefly: June 16, 2009
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Projected Learning: Indiana State class teams with Delta Faucet for educational efforts
Indiana State University senior Candace Greubel scoured newsletter articles before her class forwarded its project to its eager audience, Delta Faucet Company employees.
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Eight join Scott College of Business advisory board
Eight graduates from the past decade have recently joined the Scott College of Business’ Young Professionals Board at Indiana State University.
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NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 12, 2012
* Edward Motley
* John Wilkinson
* Clabber Girl Corp.
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BUSINESS CENTS: Is your company ready to become a franchise?
In the past few articles, we have discussed small business tax issues.
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Mayor of Clinton to speak at Chamber luncheon
Clinton Mayor Jack Gilfoy will be the guest speaker at the February Luncheon Meeting of the Greater Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: A Valentine tip from Social Security
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, making this a popular time of year for proclamations of love.
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Small businesses invited to enter ‘Push’ contest
The sixth annual Staples National Small Business Survey found that seven out of 10 small business owners are optimistic about the future.
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MORTON MARCUS: Examining the vitality of the economy in local communities
Euturn Wright, the noted economic development specialist, was in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl extravaganza.
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ON THE MOVE: Feb. 12, 2012
Big Red Liquors Inc., a leading wine, beer, and spirits merchant since 1972 with 25 retail locations throughout southern Indiana, has hired Don Rix, vice president for Marsh Supermarkets LLC with 32 years of experience in the grocery industry, as its new president.
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Mike’s Carwash washes its 100,000,000th vehicle
Mike’s Carwash has recorded a significant milestone, washing its 100 millionth vehicle.
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Look for random acts of kindness at mall
Honey Creek Mall in Terre Haute will again celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 13-19.
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Estate planning, wills topic of Lunch with a Lawyer program
Senior Education Ministries Inc. has scheduled Lunch with a Lawyer from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Wabash Senior Activity Center at 300 S. Fifth St. in Terre Haute.
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Leslie leaving Terre Haute Chamber
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce today notified members that Rachel Leslie, Chamber executive vice president, has accepted a position as director of advancement operations for St. Mary-of-the-Woods College.
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Toyota to increase Highlander output in Indiana
Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Indiana plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. The project is expected to create about 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc.
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AT&T expands mobile broadband network
AT&T has expanded its mobile broadband network in several southwest Indiana communities, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area.
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ON THE MOVE: Feb. 5, 2012
• Debbie Dillow
• Vani Manyam
• Shabaz Gill
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Nominate someone for HR Professional of the Year
Nominations are currently being sought for the 2012 Ogletree Deakins/HR Dimensions Human Resources Professional of the Year.
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Time Warner offers new levels of Internet service
Time Warner Cable is expanding the next generation of Internet service to customers across the Midwest using DOCSIS 3 equipment and its advanced fiber network.
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NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 5, 2012
Irving Haber at 1818 N. Third St. in Terre Haute announces that he is the first physician in the Wabash Valley to offer on-site digital imaging with the new Sonosite Sonogram machine.
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First Financial Corp. reports 2011 results
First Financial Corporation announced results for the year and the quarter ended Dec. 31.
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Terre Haute Chevrolet to incorporate new GM image elements
Terre Haute Chevrolet, a division of the Romain Automotive Group of Evansville, has announced a new look coming to the dealership in 2012.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security FAQ on disability
Question: I applied for disability benefits three months ago and still haven’t received an answer. How long does it take to get a decision?
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MORTON MARCUS: State government increasingly decides how we live in our cities
The ongoing trend in state-local government relations in Indiana is increasing paternalism.
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Innovative Staff Solutions offers job openings
Innovative Staff Solutions has more than 180 positions open and available right now.
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Free career advancement workshop scheduled
University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free career advancement workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in Marshall.
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Verizon Wireless invests $159 million in Indiana
Verizon Wireless has invested $159 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Indiana, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to 23 Hoosier cities, 10 major universities and four professional sporting venues.
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Rose-Hulman Winter Career Fair experiences 37 percent gain in company attendance
The good times have returned for college job seekers in such technical fields as engineering and computer science.
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Gordon Chiropractic celebrates grand opening of new location
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Gordon Chiropractic Family Health and Wellness celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Feb. 4.
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Magnolia gives in on rezoning
A potential $20-million investment in Terre Haute’s east side has been blocked by public opposition.
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Magnolia drops retirement complex plans for Ohio Boulevard
The company that had been hoping to build a new senior living complex along Ohio Boulevard has canceled its plans.
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