INDIANAPOLIS —
Nominations are currently being sought for the 2012 Ogletree Deakins/HR Dimensions Human Resources Professional of the Year. The award will be presented at a luncheon on May 2 during the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 48th Annual Human Resources Conference & Expo.
The award is open to all full-time human resources practitioners in the state of Indiana. Individuals who have made significant contributions to their company/organization over the past year through implementation of best practices, organization design and effectiveness, and alignment and accomplishment of the strategic direction of their company are encouraged to apply. Nominees should also have a proven track record of giving back to the community and the HR profession.
Nominations can be by self-nomination, peer, subordinate, supervisor or other, but must be accompanied by a sponsorship letter from the nominee’s organization. Nominations must be received by March 23.
Submit nominations to: Jesse Brothers, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 115 W. Washington St., Suite 850 South, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at jbrothers@
indianachamber.com.
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Carlisle prison marks 20th anniversary
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Why young workers should care about Social Security
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BUSINESS CENTS: Does your staff understand pricing?
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Valley Child Development Center receives grant
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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
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Summer Sidewalk Sale set
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Oil drops to lowest level in 6 months
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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
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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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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
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Government cuts summer gasoline price forecast
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Mall operator becomes biggest real estate company
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Old National begins year with strong first quarter
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Enroll in disaster preparedness class
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Newsmakers: May 6, 2012
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