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Newsmakers: May 6, 2008
Amanda Harper recently was named stadium store manager by Maingate Inc., the exclusive merchandiser for the Indianapolis Colts. She will be responsible for the Colts’ corporate and promotional merchandise line and manage on-site sales operations at the new Lucas Oil Stadium.
ISU students selected for national conference
Two Indiana State University insurance and risk management majors are among a select group of students that were chosen to participate in the Risk and Insurance Management Society’s Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program.
Arthur Foulkes: Taxpayers seldom receive thanks
As a reporter, I’ve had an opportunity to attend many business openings, ribbon-cuttings and other special events in which dignitaries, business leaders, politicians and others are busy thanking and praising one another for their success.
Bank plans free paper shredding
The rise in cases of identity theft has made the public more aware of the dangers associated with disposing of personal papers containing identifying information such as account numbers and Social Security numbers.
Main laboratory at Regional Hospital receives accreditation
A recent on-site inspection has resulted in the main laboratory in Terre Haute Regional Hospital being awarded an accreditation by the commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists.
Business Briefly: May 6, 2008
• Register now for Rebuilding Together
• White Owl Winery wins more medals
• ‘Breaking the Silence’ conference planned
• Employment Plus receives recognition
Social Security: This Mother’s Day help your mom save on prescription drugs
People all over the country are helping their moms save as much as $3,600 per year on the cost of prescription drugs. You can too.
Arthur Foulkes: Change is natural part of growing economy
Imagine you live on a South Pacific island with just five families. Each family specializes in a different line of work. One family fishes; one makes and repairs huts; one gathers fruit; one makes weapons for protection from wild animals; and one family walks to a spring high in the hills to gather and deliver fresh water.
Clabber Girl creates position for graduating ISU senior
For Lindsey Davis, the job hunt is over.
In fact, the hunt finished in December when Clabber Girl offered the Indiana State University senior dietetics major a position upon her graduation May 3. She also received the Hines Medal for having a 4.0 grade-point average while studying for her bachelor’s degree.
Parke Chamber, Rotary Club hosts TV’s Gerry Dick
The Parke County Chamber of Commerce and Rockville Rotary Club will jointly host Gerry Dick from television’s INside INdiana Business program as their luncheon speaker on Wednesday.
Get answers on Social Security Web site
Do you have a question about the Social Security program that you would like answered quickly and simply?
Wabash Valley Business Briefs: April 29, 2008
Newsmakers: April 29, 2008
On the Move: April 29, 2008
First Financial releases first quarter results
First Financial Corp. recently announced net income for the three months ending March 31 of $6.95 million. This is an 8.2 percent improvement over the $6.42 million reported for the same period of 2007.
Ford dealership says goodbye to Terre Haute
About one month after Ford dealerships in Sullivan and Paris, Ill., closed their doors, Terre Haute Ford also has stopped doing business.
West Terre Haute company to more than double operations, workforce
Business and government leaders celebrated the expansion of a West Terre Haute manufacturing facility Wednesday. Sunshine added to the high spirits surrounding the announced expansion of Marion Manufacturing, a West Terre Haute-based maker of precision machine and manufacturing components.
Newsmakers: April 22, 2008
Certified public accountant Michael W. Collins of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network has been conferred his Chartered Financial Consultant designation from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Significant wage disparities remain since passage of Equal Pay Act
Today is Equal Pay Day. Pay equity is a major issue for Indiana’s working women. BPW/USA is committed to working toward closing the wage gap between women’s and men’s earnings.
To be successful, think and act like a small business
To be a successful small business, you have to think and act like a successful business. Sounds simple, perhaps, but many small-business owners and startup entrepreneurs forget this basic concept. In the face of financial adversity, they adopt a “can’t do” attitude.
Social Security: Receive written verification of benefit status, income amount
Sometimes, people need written verification of their benefit status or income amount from Social Security. Perhaps you’re ready to make a major purchase and you’re negotiating a loan from a bank or financial institution.
Express Employment Professionals donates bodybuilding scholarships
Express Employment Professionals in Terre Haute recently donated scholarships to the Indiana State University Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza.
Arthur Foulkes: We all live within the ‘economic order’
I recently interviewed a woman who spoke of being temporarily “outside the economic order.”
She meant by this, if I understood her correctly, that she was not producing anything for sale and was spending her time outdoors.
Award raises awareness of contributions of older workers
Nominations will be accepted until June 1 for Indiana’s outstanding older worker for 2008.

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