Published: October 13, 2008 10:53 pm            

Newsmakers: Oct. 14, 2008

Express Employment Professionals was recently named one of AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50, according to Anita Crane, Terre Haute’s Express franchisee.

This annual program recognizes organizations that are leading the way in addressing issues of the aging work force through cutting-edge best practices and policies.

AARP’s best companies program was launched in 2001 to recognize that by 2014, almost one-third of the U.S. work force will be composed of employees 50 and up. “We are proud to be recognized by AARP for our company’s efforts in making strides for mature workers,” said Crane. “At Express, our mission is to find great jobs for great people – of all ages. We’re excited to be a part of this group of top employers for this age group.”

Applicants for AARP’s best employers list are judged on recruiting practices, training opportunities, education and career development, workplace accommodations, alternative work options, health and pension benefits, retiree benefits and age and diversity of the work force.

The Terre Haute Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1996 and serves the Wabash Valley with temporary help and direct-hire employees in a variety of fields, including clerical, industrial, technical and professional areas.

The Terre Haute Express office at 2229 S. Third St. is accepting applications. Businesses seeking employees may stop by the office, call (812) 232-9090, visit www.express

pros.com. or e-mail anita.crane@expresspros.com.



lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism.

Julie Wharton of Brazil and Lindsey Birt of Clinton have earned this accomplishment in their first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new sales advisers.

lia sophia offers fashion jewelry through personalized in-home demonstrations

Visit www.liasophia.com or call 1-800-487-3323.



Robert and Brenda Pfrommer from Carlson Wagonlit/I.T. Travel were among the more than 375 top-producing travel agency owners and managers who recently gathered at the Disneyland Resort for the 2008 Disney’s EarMarked Conference.

The conference was especially designed for “authorized Disney vacation planners.”



Lindsey Mershon of Lewis, an independent sales contractor for AtHome America, was honored last month at the company’s annual sales convention.

Mershon was recognized for five years of commitment. The awards were presented at AtHome America’s Salute 2008 where just under 800 salesmen and their supporters were in attendance.

For 25 years, AtHome America has been decorating homes through HomeShows with its extensive collection of stylish and affordable home-decorating accessories, designed with family in mind.

For more information about AtHome America, e-mail Mershon at lkmershon_AHA@

yahoo.com.



James Peters, who operates a Kirby Distributorship in Terre Haute, was recently recognized for reaching business goals by Kirby World Headquarters. The recognition is part of the Challenge of Champions “Learn, Grow Achieve and Prosper” Campaign, a yearlong promotion in which distributors can win prizes and trips for their outstanding performance.

The Kirby Co. of Cleveland has been manufacturing American-made home care systems for 94 years. It sells Sentria home care systems in more than 70 countries through in-home demonstrations. To learn more about Kirby home care products, visit kirby.com.

        

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