Scott Chamber Gold Sponsors

Volume I, No. 21 November 2014 Www.scottchamber.org

C hange is good..... and the Chamber of Commerce has experienced some of the best change can offer. Looking back over

our year, we have had the chance to celebrate 42 Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings spanning October 2013- Septem-

ber 2014. We saw many new businesses born, and some established ones put on new faces. Our golf outings were highly

attended and provided an opportunity to network. Speaking of network, our "Coffee with the Chamber" networking event,

held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, has been a huge success and something many look forward to. If we're talking success, the

recent Business Expo held in Scottsburg at the Mid America Science Park for the first time, was a smashing success! There were 79

booths of businesses from 5 different counties represented. The feedback our team received was positive and encouraging. Next

year's event will be held there again in August. Our Annual Membership Dinner produced a record attendance celebrating the nomi-

nations for Businesses of the Year. Speaking of records..... Every year we are astounded at the drive and success of the Chamber

Challenge. Along with a formidable team lead by Roxanna Bixler and Sandee Owens, October's auction raised over $15,000.00!!

This year marked the inaugural year for an educational program implemented in the schools: The Maverick Challenge, an entrepre-

neurial program that pairs students with business mentors to develop the business mind of our youth, with Dave Church leading the

charge. June marked the beginning of producing our newsletter "in-house" and a new format that allowed us to showcase some of our

businesses and business people in a more personal way. Our social media outreach continues to gain exposure for our members with

e-Blasts going out many times a week.

We have sadly said good-bye to some businesses within the last year, but have welcomed new ones every month; we're growing!

Other businesses have utilized our business coaching helping to establish a solid foundation and plan for new or growing businesses.

We said good-bye to few board members and welcomed new ones. Our committees went through some face-lifts also, welcoming

new chairs in the Marketing Committee and the Ambassadors. We're making a difference in lives of our community through net-

working, programs, and relationship. Thank you to all who have been a part of our year and we look forward to watching you grow!

Non Profit: CEASe Sponsored by

Chamber Committees Executive Committee:

Exec. Director—Keith Colbert President—Syd Whitlock

Vice President—John Konkler Treasurer—Alexandria Waggoner

Education Committee

Chairman—Jaime Toppe

Fundraising Committee Chairman—Roxanna Bixler

Gov’t/Community Affairs

Chairman—Sandra Gladden

Marketing Committee

Chairman—Stacie Skinner

Chamber Ambassadors/Membership Committee: Dave Church: Chair, Roxanna Bixler: Chair, Ima Ab-

bott, Lori Baxter, Alex Grace, Brian Henson, John Konkler, Susanna Hillenburg, Cindy Lakins, Shelley

Lakins, Scott Murphy, Tami Nance, Sandee Owens, Al Rabe, Deana Schafer, Marc Slaton, Rhonda Ritchison,

Wilma Satterly, Josh Stigdon, Justin Westmoreland

OFFICERS

President - Syd Whitlock

Vice President - John

Konkler

Treasurer - Alexandria

Waggoner

Admin. Assist - Diana

Hahn

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bob Anderson

Roxanna Bixler

Brandon Boswell

Dave Church

Sara Edwards

Derek Everhart

Sandra Gladden

Josh Konkler

Steve Phillips

Marc Slaton

Shane Spicer

Leroy Williams

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Keith Colbert

CHAMBER STAFF

Diana Hahn

PROGRAMS

*The Greater Scott Co

Leadership Program

*Character Counts!

*Dollars & $ense

*Junior Achievement

*Veterans

Entrepreneurship

*Maverick Challenge

CHAMBER MISSION

The Greater Scott Co Cham-

ber of Commerce will pro-

mote the interest of business,

industry and agriculture

through the advancement of

education, quality of life,

environmental awareness

and tourism.

Anytime Fitness Austin Tri Hawk Automotive Bloomington Trail Gen Store Denny‟s GarTech Enterprises Green Banner Publications Houston, Thompson, & Lewis Humane Society Kiwanis Main St Package Multi-Color Corp New Washington St Bank Old National Bank Peacock Logging Sav-A-Lot

Structural Engineering TC Auto and Performance The Coffee House Tobias Auction Service Todd Richey

Welcome Our Newest Members:

Ice Cream Dessert Factory TSys—Rance Thompson

Thank You to our Renewed Members:

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Croasdell is Scott County’s New Tobacco QUIT-NOW

Program Coordinator

Lori Croasdell, CEASe Coordinator, will be providing another service to our

employers and medical/dental providers thanks to an Indiana Cancer Care

Coalition Grant awarded to Clark Memorial Hospital.

She will be making contact with our employers to encourage their participa-

tion in the Quit Now Preferred Employer Program through Indiana‟s Tobacco

Quitline. The benefits are far-reaching and participating companies will reap cost savings from

lower insurance premiums, increased productivity and fewer medical claims.

Becoming a Quit Now Preferred Employer is an aggressive way to reduce tobacco use in the

workplace and improve the health and wellness of employees. Companies of any size will have

access to the resources needed to help those ready to quit tobacco. By completing the brief en-

rollment form, companies become connected to a statewide network of cessation specialists,

health experts and wellness-conscious employers.

Croasdell will also be making appointments with the county‟s medical and dental providers

showing them how to become Preferred Providers through the QUIT NOW Referral Networks,

developed by the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation (ITPC), to assist healthcare provid-

ers in providing proven, professional resources to help patients kick their addiction to tobacco.

The QUIT NOW Fax Referral Forms, completed by the patient and provider, directly refer pa-

tients to the Indiana Tobacco Quitline, which offers specially trained Quit Coaches to develop

individualized quit plans for people ready to quit.

They will receive exclusive tobacco cessation services and materials, along with ongoing QUIT

NOW Communications to keep them up-to-date with tobacco issues and research data. Most

importantly, they will receive Direct Access to a Cessation Specialist for one-on-one advice and

consultation. And, best of all, it‟s FREE! For more information, email Lori at

lcroasdell@me.com or call her at (812) 820-0620.

In The Spotlight : Lincoln Hills Agency Sponsored by

L et me introduce you to Suzy Paul of Lincoln Hills Agency, a

Proes Group affiliate. Suzy recently joined the Chamber of Com-

merce and is currently working in the Scott County area. Although they are a

full-service agency, she specializes is commercial insurance. Suzy indicated

that navigating commercial insurance can be overwhelming to most business owners, whether that be estab-

lished business or start-up. However, her approach isn‟t to tell her clients what they need, she likes to partner

with them and take a consulting role as she assesses their needs. “I want to see that they have what they need

to succeed, have stability, and peace of mind,” says Suzy. Among the services Lincoln Hills provides are:

Business Overhead Expense Protection, Income Protection, Loan Protection, IRA, Buy/ Sell Funding, Key

Person Insurance, Retirement Programs, as well as your common liability/ business/ home/ auto/ life &

health needs.

As one of the 6 agencies of the Proes Group based in Bloomington, their company is looking at expanding

their agencies to 10. Purchased by Proes, Lincoln Hills was started approximately 40 years ago and sold to

Lincoln Hills as the aging owner sought to retire. “We are a well established organization,” says Suzy, who

has been in the Insurance Industry since 2002. Suzy constantly stays abreast of her carriers and her growing

clientele.

Suzy enjoys family time as she supports her children in the arts, but one of her biggest passions is network-

ing and getting to know people. Suzy recently joined the Professional Women‟s Network of Scott Co &

Southern Indiana as one of it‟s founding team. Connecting people to people brings her a sense of satisfac-

tion.

I have been lucky enough to be one of her recent “connections” and it doesn‟t take long in a conversation

with her to hear her passion pour out. Suzy‟s heart for people shines through bright. Her honesty and integ-

rity are a beacon of character in an industry that sometimes takes a bad rap. If you‟re interested in shopping

around for your insurance needs, give her a call at: 812-883-4815 or contact her by email at:

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Scott County Discovers: Total Concept of Design Sponsored by By Diana Hahn

Here we go again…… my curiosity has lead me to another gem of our community, Total Concepts of

Design. In my responsibilities with the Chamber, I consistently run across the name Christy Mayer,

who is acting CEO of Total Concepts of Design, in addition to having her name associated with a few

other businesses. My concern was that she wouldn‟t have time to talk to me, but I called and set up

the appointment. Total Concepts of Design Inc, or TCD, is located right around the corner from my

house. I knew I remembered seeing it before, but couldn‟t remember where. It‟s nestled in the corner

of a 90

I had already read all the info on their website, www.totalconceptsofdesign.com, about how TCD got started, but I wanted the ex-

tended version and Christy began to fill in the gaps for me. Her father, Gene, and Uncle Charlie incorporated the business in 1989 in

their garage. Charlie had manufacturing/sales experience and Gene was the finance/logistics part of the team. Nothing really got

started until 1993 when they got a packaging contract with Cummins Engine Company. Gene and his 3 children, plus Charlie and

his son, worked weekends in their 2-car garage manufacturing the product. It didn‟t take any time for them to outgrow the garage.

They sought out and found a suitable facility to continue. It turns out that the facility used to be an old calendar producing business.

At first glance, Christy stated that she thought the facility was huge, that they would never utilize all the space. The even discussed

sub-leasing because all the machinery they owned only took up a small corner.

They continued working with Cummins then added Arvin‟s and began to grow a little bit at a time. In 1995, Christy began working

full-time, then her brother and cousin joined her. A short time later, Charlie left his full-time job to turn his attention to their busi-

ness. Her father retired from his postal job to join the team full-time. Christy covered the administrative duties. Around 2000, after

jumping through the many hoops that is the US Government, they procured a military contract. They have had all the work they can

handle since October of last year due to the stability of the military work, in addition to the public sector operations.

Gene retired in 2005 and Charlie shortly after that, but returned for a brief time and re-retired about 4 or 5 years ago. Her cousin left

to pursue a career in law-enforcement and her brother, having dealt with some medical issues in 2006, left the business. Christy‟s

sister has recently returned in the evenings to help out the family business, since Christy was all that was left.

Ok, “What IS Total Concepts of Design Inc,” I asked her. She explained that they solve packaging solutions. They utilize raw mate-

rials or if possible, take an existing container, engineers formulate a design and build the prototype. Then they manufacture storage

or shipping containers that are very specific to the customer‟s needs by taking advantage of every usable space for containment with

materials compatible to their product. TCD consists of several different departments: Engineering, Estimating, Quality, Sales, and

Painting. Metals are what they mostly work with, but they also work with plastics or foam. The process routinely consists of raw

components brought in, parts assembled, and pieces brought to one of the many welders to formulate the draft piece, and then taken

to the Paint department for coating.

You may have heard that they recently acquired a significant military contract that will last for the next 5 years. This is actually the

second time they have won that contract, only recently ending a 5-year stint from that previous one. They will be manufacturing

30,000 pieces a year for the next 5 years for that project, a sizable project that brings stability. “It really helps to have the long-term

contracts when you know that people‟s livelihood depends on you,” stated Christy, who considers the estimated 100 employees “her

people.” TCD brings in unskilled labor and trains them, utilizing the Ivy Tech Welding Institute located here in Scottsburg.

As I toured the facility, it had the feel of family. There were smiles and people at ease in their duties. Stocked with several welders,

storage units, a new press brake, laser, and several departments, the activity put me in mind of a bee hive. Exiting the building, we

headed down a grassy path through the woods about a 100 yards away to Building 2, where they are running another operation and

this very cool laser. The front smaller building houses the Humane Society. Amazing how busy this lady is in “Industry” and yet

manages to have a soft spot in her heart for felines to such a degree that she allows them space in her building.

With a broad smile and an easy laugh, spending time with Christy was like hanging out with my sister. She‟s down to earth, ener-

getic, family-oriented, and keeps watch over her company like a mother does a child. Her pride was evident in her family business,

and she has a lot to be proud of. I look for Christy and TCD to continue their successful ways, and we are oh so lucky to have them

in Scott County!

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News from: Scott Memorial Hospital

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Membership Matters Sponsored by

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This past Saturday October 4th brought the first of many chilly fall days to 2014, but more importantly, it also brought around Scottsburg FFA‟s Annual Fall Prospect Beef Show. For the fifth year in a row now, beef exhibitors from all over the area came down to the Scott County Fairgrounds to compete in the competition. Many fantastic awards were handed out to the contestants, including quite the assortment of ribbons, banners,

cash prizes, and other special awards for class champions and over-all winners! The event turned out great, and due to the help of many volunteers, ran very smoothly! Scottsburg FFA would like to thank all who contributed to and helped with this great event!

The following weekend of October 10th through 12th, thirteen Scottsburg FFA freshman and

sophomore members headed up to Trafalgar to spend a marvelous weekend at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center for SOAR „Boot Camp‟ 2014. SOAR (standing for “Seeking Opportunities, Achieving Results”) is an annual camp put on every year in Indiana designated for members in the 7th-10th grades. Over the course of the weekend, members were taught the endless opportunities that FFA offers, as well as various key aspects of basic leadership and how to be successful in their everyday lives. While developing these important characteristics, they were forced out of their comfort zones on more than one occasion and pushed to go out and meet new people and try new things. Each and every attending member made many new friends, and definitely took a thing or two from the many things the camp offered, all while having an absolute blast.

To conclude the very busy month of October, the Scottsburg FFA Chapter headed up to

Louisville to partake in the 87th National FFA Convention, held through October 29th and Novem-ber 1st. This event never fails to be a favorite among members, and with this being a majority of the chapter‟s first time attending, it was, to say the least, extremely fun and beyond memorable to see the 60,000+ FFA members from across the nation gather. Together, they all were able to ex-perience, share, and display their mutual love for agriculture and such a phenomenal organization.

The month of October definitely came in and went out with a bang for the Scottsburg FFA

Chapter. Although hectic, it was also a very memorable and successful month as well. With the end of the year approaching though, that also brings around the FFA‟s famous Fruit Sales fund-raiser! This event is the Chapter‟s main fundraiser, supporting the funds used for the members to attend competitions, conventions, camps, and many other FFA functions. Scottsburg FFA encour-ages anyone interested in supporting our organization through this great fundraiser to be on the lookout for an FFA member to purchase from! Order forms will be out soon!

Meet the Chamber: LeRoy Williams Sponsored by By Diana Hahn

I think everyone loves our next “Meet the Chamber” subject, how

can you not?! LeRoy Williams is a man with a heart that is barely

contained in his frame. He has such vigor for life and everyone he

touches is blessed by him. Just being in his presence can change your

attitude, for his love of life rubs off. LeRoy runs LeRoys of Lexing-

ton with his wife, Bernice Sawyer Williams.

Born in Clark County, and graduating from Charlestown High

School, LeRoy has been in southern Indiana his whole life. Matter of

fact, LeRoy says he has only been on vacation once to Canada and

loved it. His grass roots are apparent in his approach to life.”Hangin‟

in there like a hair in a biscuit,” his favorite quote, typifies his down-

home demeanor. His love of music prompted him to establish regular

music nights of which he sometimes joins in to sing and play. If you

go watch, it will do your heart good watching someone‟s passion play out in front of you.

Although LeRoy revels in life, he especially enjoys Autumn. I‟m not sure if it‟s because it‟s

hunting season or just the colors. He admits his goal is to bag the “Big Bird,” otherwise known

as a pheasant. If you‟ve ever been out to LeRoy‟s to eat, you know his burgers are totally awe-

some as is the fish, but LeRoy likes pizza! and bacon, but who doesn‟t like bacon? When this

ball of energy sits down, he enjoys watching the good „ole shows of yesteryear: Gunsmoke and

Andy Griffith.

I‟m not sure where Lexington would be without this unofficial Mayor. His love for the com-

munity runs deep and he is most definitely a blessing to our county. He and Bernice have been

faithful to do whatever they can to help. His vison for the Scott County he says is “to make

Lexington a better town to live in! to improve our industry in the county and to help people

who live in our area. I want to see business brought into the county. A growing county is a

happy county.”

LeRoy, if most of the county could hang around you more, we‟d be happier anyway! Thanks

for all you do!

Noteworthy

News

Coffee with The

Chamber every

3rd Wednesday

morning from

7:30am-8:30am.

If you would like

to host a Cham-

ber Networking

event, please

contact our office

to set that up.

As the holidays

approach, please

be mindful that

there is a need for

Bell Ringers.

Contact the

Clearinghouse to

volunteer.

Every now and again, I do a “time audit.” When things seem to be out of

control or life is going faster than I like, it‟s usually an indication that I

haven‟t been as mindful of my time as I need to be. “Prioritizing”, we‟ve all

heard that word so many times that it seems we have become immune to it‟s

meaning, and yet, it is a habit that all successful people practice.

It‟s no secret I am a morning person, but over time, I get lackadaisical. For me, priori-

tizing my day begins with “quiet time” early in the morning, a time of reflection if you

will. I find that reading something short, specifically focusing on personal growth, I

have a sort of “direction” for the day. I try to infuse that principle or nugget into my

thoughts, and then into my actions. Most of the time, our days don‟t go how we plan

them, but grounding yourself in the mornings can help us not lose ourselves in “the

job” but remain green and growing, no matter what the circumstances are. I like to

close my evening with reading something fun, (I‟m reading Unbroken right now) so I

don‟t go to bed thinking about work. Is it time for you to do a “time audit?” It might

not hurt.

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