Wabash Valley —
Evan Lunsford of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network has been recognized as a financial professional with an expertise in long-term care insurance by achieving the Certified in Long-Term Care designation.
With the CLTC designation, Lunsford has received one of the most extensive educations available for financial professionals in the field of long-term care insurance. Graduates of the CLTC designation program from the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification, Inc. have completed a multidisciplinary curriculum with a detailed concentration on essential information involved in the sale of long-term care insurance. The program, acknowledged by state regulators as an appropriate continuing education means, is a valuable resource for financial professionals desiring to remain up-to-date on industry trends.
As a financial representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Lunsford is part of a network of specialists offering a wide array of insurance, investment products and services. He is associated with Michael Collins and Ronald Rich of Terre Haute. And holds a bachelor’s of science degree in financial services from Indiana State University.
Williams Randall Marketing was selected agency of record by Fishers-based Mike’s Carwash. With 36 locations in Indiana and Ohio, Mike’s Carwash has a lot of potential customers with dirty vehicles to reach. Williams Randall is creating print ads, outdoor, direct mail, online advertising and emails, sales literature and radio spots to promote Mike’s throughout their targeted geographic areas. The agency is also providing strategic support for Mike’s website and placing media in all target markets.
Dorsett Mitsubishi, U.S. 41 South, has received the “No. 1 Customer Recommended Service” banner for Mitsubishi’s western zone for service-sales and parts.
The dealer, in its current location for the past 10 years, has been a Diamond Chapter of Excellence. The company has been in business since 1958.
Jay Dorman of the dealership was voted the best in sales in the Terre Haute Readers Choice.
The company’s service department has two of Indiana’s three Mitsubishi master certified technicians.
Polly Jeffers has received the distinction of becoming certified in care management with the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Jeffers is the founder and owner of Wabash Valley Care Management and Consulting, LLC and has been providing care management services since March.
Jeffers is a graduate of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and a licensed social worker in Indiana. Her past experience includes case work in the public welfare system, health care coordination and case management at HealthSouth Hospital in acute rehabilitation, sub-acute, and long term acute care settings, as well as a social services director in long-term care facilities.
A member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Jeffers assists families with the challenges of aging and disability, such as evaluation of eligibility for services and assistance, linkage to appropriate services for the individual, ongoing care coordination, referral to medical providers or elder law attorneys, crisis intervention, finding appropriate housing and/or in-home care, advocacy and support providing families peace of mind knowing their family member is receiving the most appropriate care for his/her needs.
As an NAPGCM member, Jeffers assists clients nationally and locally in Vigo, Sullivan, Clay and Vermillion counties in finding the most appropriate care for aging loved ones. She can be reached at (812) 249-3156 and on the Web at www.caremanagement.com.
NAPGCM was formed in 1985 to advance dignified care for older adults and their families in the United States. Professional Geriatric Care Managers are professionals who have extensive training and experience working with older adults, people with disabilities, and families who need assistance with caregiving issues.
Ann Valentine, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College’s Wabash Valley Region, has been selected to serve on a Commission of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Valentine will serve as a member of the Commission on Communications and Marketing and began her term on July 1. She will serve a 3-year term.
“I am very pleased to be selected to serve on an AACC Commission,” Valentine said. “As a widely recognized national voice for community college policy, the AACC does very important work for our colleges and students across the U.S. This is also a great opportunity for Ivy Tech to be even more closely connected to AACC advocacy efforts.”
There are six commissions authorized by the AACC Board. Each of these commissions were established to accomplish the following:
• provide advice to the AACC Board and staff;
• encourage collaboration among community college entities and organizations;
• provide a forum for focused conversation about the important community college issues and priorities of the day;
• provide for increased involvement in the Association by AACC member CEOs and other professional staff; and
• Provide leadership opportunities for members of the AACC Board of Directors (who serve as Chairs).
Valentine has had faculty and administrative positions in higher education for more than 20 years and was selected in May 2011 to serve as Chancellor for Ivy Tech’s Wabash Valley region. She earned her doctorate degree in higher education and master’s degree in public administration from Iowa State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and her associate degree from Kirkwood Community College, also in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Business
Newsmaker: Aug. 7, 2011
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‘500’ gas stations being sold to Speedway LLC
After several decades in business, the area’s familiar “500” gasoline stations and convenience stores will soon be missing from the roadsides of Vigo and Sullivan counties.
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Business Cents: Customers and companies: Sugar goes further than vinegar
Working with companies for more than decade I am still shocked to learn how not only companies react to customers but also how rude customers can be to companies.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Can’t work because of disability? Let us help
Disability is something most people don’t like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, then it’s a subject you may not be able to avoid.
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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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