Nonprofit Spotlight | New Hope Services, Inc.

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New Hope Services, Inc.
725 Wall Street
Jeffersonville, IN  47130
812-288-8248
www.newhopeservices.org
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Boyd, SVP/COO

Please use 300 words or less to describe your agency and your impact in the community. 

Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services has a rich history of meeting human services needs for the past 65 years. We are one of the largest and most successful nonprofit organizations in the region, with services in 24 counties across Indiana. 

New Hope’s focus is in three primary divisions: Ability Services, Family Services, and Affordable Housing. Our incredible clients include families, seniors, and adults with developmental disabilities. Learn more about our programs here: www.newhopeservices.org  

Agency Mission Statement or Description:  

Year established: 1958 

Counties/regions serviced: Bartholomew, Clark, Clay, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Dearborn, Decatur, Harrison, Jackson, Jennings, Jefferson, Madison, Ohio, Parke, Pike, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Spencer, Switzerland, Union, Vermillion, Washington 

Focus areas: Family Services, Ability Services, and Affordable Housing 

Impact in community: New Hope Services serves approximately 16,000 individuals each year across 24 counties in Indiana. 

How 1si members can help your organization: Come take a tour and learn more about New Hope! Sign up for the tour here: https://www.newhopeservices.org/sign-up-for-a-tour/  

Advocacy Update | 02.12.25

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Our latest updates in advocacy are here! Check out deadlines to keep in mind as the session moves forward. One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce continues to watch for bills that impact our current businesses and communities according to our 2025 advocacy agenda. Read below for more information about the bills and keep an eye out for more updates.

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025: Last day for third reading of House bills in House.
  • Thursday, February 20, 2025: Latest day session must reconvene (IC 2-2.1-1-2)

Join 1si February 20th for our 5 O’clock network where you will meet with local elected officials, discuss the matters you and your business find important, and learn how you can advocate for the benefit of our region. You can register here.

Current List of Bills 1si Supports: 

SB-463: Child Care Matters 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Reported favorably—Do pass; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations 
    • Explanation:
    • Adds additional qualified childcare for purposes of the employer childcare expenditure tax credit and extends the credit availability through July 1, 2027. The bill will help support adequate funding and staffing for Indiana childcare centers. The bill strongly ties to 1si’s call to action which emphasizes the affordability and quality of childcare. 

HB-1172: Office of entrepreneurship and innovation 

  • Status: 
  • 2/6/2025-Amended, reported—Do pass.  

HB-1248: Child Care and Development Fund 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Amended, reported—Do pass. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to Rule 126.3. 
  • Explanation 
    • The bill will help prioritize foster parents to gain assistance through the Childcare Development Fund. The bill strongly connects to 1si’s call to action to increase the availability and affordability of childcare. 

Current List of Bills 1si is Monitoring: 

Senate Bills: 

SB-1: Property Tax Relief 

  • Status: 
  • 1/14/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy 
    • Explanation: 
    • We are closely monitoring this bill because the changes to residential and personal taxes significantly impact infrastructure, municipal funding, and workforce education. Based on the reports from the Association of Indiana Counties, you can see the impact of SB-1 here. In light of the bill, we are strongly advocating for the clarity of the expected impacts of this bill on businesses and individuals from our local government officials and elected state officials. We strongly advise our members to understand the bill’s effect within our communities. 

SB-20: Economic development and foreign trade 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Referred to Senate Homeland Security and Transportation 

SB-93: Common Construction wage 

  • Staus: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to committee on Pensions and Labor 

SB-212: Natural Gas and Electric Utility Infrastructure 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities 

SB-251: Indiana Economic Development Corporation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology 

SB-305: Rural communities 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Agriculture 

SB-314: Pass through entity tax 

  • Status: 
  • 2/4/2025- Amended, reported favorably – Do pass. 

SB-347: Indiana Economic Development Corporation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Referred to Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy 

SB-377: Funding for regional economic development 

  • Status: 
  • 1/23/2025- Senate Appropriations, bill scheduled for hearing 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading referred to Committee on Appropriations 

SB-423: Small modular nuclear reactor pilot program 

  • Status: 
  • 1/30/2025- Amendment #1 failed; voice vote 
  • 1/30/2025- Second reading: ordered engrossed 
  • 1/27/2025- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted 
  • 1/23/2025- Senate Committee recommends passage, as amended Yeas: 10; Nays:1 
  • 1/23/2025- Senate Utilities, bill scheduled for hearing 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Utilities 

SB-426: Water utility infrastructure 

  • Status: 
  • 2/6/2025- Amended, reported favorably – Do Pass. 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Utilities 

SB-443: Business personal property tax 

  • Status: 
  • 1/28/2025- Reported favorably—Do Pass. 
  • 1/13/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy 

SB-488: Skills training pilot program 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Reported favorably—Do pass; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations 
  • Likely to be integrated into the budget bill than as a senate bill 
  • Has bipartisan support 
  • 1si Note: Contact Tony Waterson  
House Bills 

HB-1021: Training in human trafficking 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code 

HB-1151: Advanced practice registered nurses 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Public Health 

HB-1154: Behavioral health preceptorship tax credit 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means 

HB-1180: Mental health care for veterans with PTSD 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety 

HB-1214: Worker’s compensation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/30/2025- Reported—Do pass. 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions 

HB-1223: Tourism development projects 

  • Status: 
  • 2/3/2025- Amended, reported – Do Pass. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to Rule 126.3. 
  • 1/9/2025- Referred to House Government and Regulatory Reform 

HB-1226: Medicare supplement insurance 

  • Status: 
  • 1/9/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Insurance 

HB-1247: Prohibited food ingredients 

  • Status: 
  • 1/9/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Public Health 

HB-1296: Artificial intelligence and policies 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Education 

HB-1347: Real estate matters 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Referred to the Senate 
  • 1/28/2025- Third reading: passed; Roll call 33: yeas 91, nays 1  
  • 1/27/2025- Second reading: order engrossed 
  • 1/21/2025- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted 
  • 1/13/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Financial Institutions 

HB-1402: Local government finance 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Referred to House Ways and Means 

HB-1408: Regional innovation development 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Referred to House Ways and Means 

You can find a copy of the 1si 2024 Advocacy Agenda by visiting https://1si.org/advocacy/ or downloading a PDF copy here. 

SoIN Tourism Board Approves $1 million in Local Project Support

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Four Southern Indiana projects to receive $250,000 from Tourism Capital Development Fund

Southern Indiana (February 10, 2025) – SoIN Tourism’s board of managers recently approved a commitment to invest a total of $1 million in support of four emerging and existing community projects in Clark and Floyd counties in Southern Indiana. The funds are derived from the Tourism Capital Development Fund (TCDF) which is aimed at supporting various community-related projects.

“Those receiving awards demonstrated an alignment with our goal of building up Southern Indiana as a visitor destination,” said SoIN Tourism Executive Director Jim Epperson. “Each of these projects improves SoIN’s quality of life and will help turn visitors into future residents.”

SoIN Tourism committed to investing $250,000 in each of the four projects. Funding for the projects will be initially covered by a municipal bond paid off by SoIN Tourism over time. The selected projects are:

Town of Borden Historic Bank Building Repurpose – Radius Indiana / Town of Borden

Adaptive reuse of a historic bank building in Borden, Indiana, to serve as a trailhead for outdoor enthusiasts and community members, enhancing quality of life in Clark and Floyd counties.

  • Create a trailhead along the Monon South Trail that will serve as a gateway to nearby recreational areas, offering a comfortable and convenient space for individuals to rest, refresh, and work.
  • Preserve the building’s historic character while providing modern amenities that support residents and visitors.
  • Renovate the facility to include public restrooms, air conditioning, a water bottle refill station, Wi-Fi and a co-working area.

Charlestown Family Activities Park Expansion – City of Charlestown

The City of Charlestown will use funds to pay down a bond on work conducted during Phase 1 of the Family Activities Park expansion. This allows for the acceleration of the second phase of the project, which expands the park to further serve the community and draw visitors.

  • Phase 1 of the expansion focused on developing The Depot, a new teen-centered hangout space featuring a stage, coffee/smoothie bar, sports and game options. The Depot opened to the public in Spring 2024, offering concerts, movie nights, professional wrestling and more.
  • Phase 2 will welcome sports opportunities, including a sand volleyball court for leagues and tournaments and mini soccer fields for regional friendlies and competitions. It will also expand restroom facilities to support increased use and visitation.

The Central Green: A Community & Cultural Destination – Cornerstone Group / Town of Clarksville

Creation of a versatile public space in south Clarksville that will serve as a hub for cultural and social activities, fostering both tourism and local engagement.

The space will offer a year-round calendar of events, enhancing the local quality of life and providing a destination for tourists seeking unique cultural experiences. This project includes the construction of:

  • a multi-purpose stage for live music performances
  • a venue for festivals and events
  • an open space for community markets such as farmers markets

Falls of the Ohio State Park Outdoor Education Pavilion – Falls of the Ohio Foundation / Town of Clarksville

Support construction of the park’s soon-to-be built Outdoor Education Pavilion, which will help serve the hundreds of thousands of people who visit the park each year, including local, school, scout and tourist groups. The pavilion aligns with three of SoIN Tourism’s priority categories:

  • Small Meetings/Conferences – The pavilion will provide the space and technology for groups to schedule meetings and small events overlooking one of the region’s most impressive views.
  • Riverfront/Outdoor Recreation/Adventure Travel – The pavilion will help elevate the riverfront and provide new marketing materials to help attract outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Arts, Heritage, and Cultural Entertainment/Festivals – The pavilion will encourage groups and events to use the river landscape for art programs and special events, including the Foundation’s annual Rock the Rocks concert, member events and arts and educational programs which tell the story of the community’s past and its unique cultural heritage.

The TCDF program has been in place since 1984 when the Indiana General Assembly enacted an innkeeper’s tax to support marketing Clark and Floyd counties to visitors. The tax included 1% earmarked for capital projects that help to attract visitors. That percentage increased to 1.5% in 2019. Since its inception, the program has awarded nearly $9.5 million to projects in Clark and Floyd counties.

To interview a SoIN Tourism representative about the TCDF, please contact Communications Manager Anna Rosales-Crone at Anna@GoSoIN.com or 812-282-6692.

SoIN Tourism is the official destination marketing organization for Clark and Floyd counties in Southern Indiana, just north of Louisville, Ky. Offering authentic experiences in the Kentuckiana region, SoIN includes historic downtowns in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Clarksville’s retail corridor, as well as the communities of Charlestown, Floyds Knobs, Henryville, Memphis, New Washington, Sellersburg and Starlight. Visitors who would like more information can visit the destination’s website, GoSoIN.com.

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Economic Update | Is Optimism About to Fade?

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Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast

–Will consumer spending finally take a hit? 

The last economic update pointed to the surge in small business optimism as measured by the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. The last report showed one of the largest increases in optimism on record. We also provided a rationale for resilient consumer spending, driving a significant portion of the nation’s economic growth over the past year. In our view,  consumer spending has been driven primarily by stronger household balance sheets and a labor market that continues to run strong. Changes to overall optimism, along with cracks in the labor market, could begin to adversely impact consumer spending, raising challenges for the overall macroeconomy. 

Preliminary reports suggest that consumer mood may be starting to recede. Preliminary estimates of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey were released last week, and there was a sudden drop in consumer sentiment with the Index coming in much weaker than expected. Digging through some of the details in the survey also shows potential consumer red flags. When asked about future business conditions one year out, the index also declined, adding to the prior month’s drop. While not the largest consecutive decline in the past 30 years, the two-month drop would rank in the top 10%. When asked about prices one year out, there was also a significant increase, with inflationary expectations increasing by a full percentage point. In the past ten years, there are only two instances where the expected inflation in a year was higher than a 1 percent increase.    

Since September, investors started pricing in higher rates on the 10-Year yield. A combination of growth and inflation would push government yields higher because of Trump pro-growth policies. This trend persisted until January 10th, with the yield peaking at 4.8%.  Since then, the 10-Year Treasury declined to 4.5%, dropping by 30 basis points in less than a month. With the 10-Year now showing some retreat, are markets now pricing in lower inflation, since the 10-Year reflects a combination of growth and inflation? Going back to September again, inflationary expectations 5 years out were at 1.98%, or close to the Fed’s desired goal of 2%. With the most recent pricing of 5-Year Treasuries and TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities), inflation expectations five years out have risen to 2.6%. The recent Michigan survey showed a significant pickup in inflation expectations one year out, and bond markets show a pick-up in inflation as well. Hence, lower 10-Year yields, in the presence of increasing inflationary expectations, could imply slower growth ahead, upending some of the “Trump trades” markets were betting.     

One month is not a trend, but we did see softer payroll growth with the most recent jobs report.  The BLS reported that the economy added 143,000 jobs, short of the 170,000 that was expected. Payroll growth from the establishment survey was softer, but the household survey showed a big jump in the labor force and employment, resulting in a tick down in the unemployment rate.  The labor force participation rate edged upward, a favorable development for crucial labor force growth.  The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) provided additional signs of a cooling labor market.  The number of openings declined by about 600,000, getting the closest to the number of unemployed since 2021.     

After being in contraction since 2022, manufacturing finally emerged in expansionary territory with the latest release of the ISM Report on Business. The latest ISM Index came in at 50.90, pointing to expansion, and the first month above 50 since the last quarter of 2022. New orders were very strong, moving above 50 in November, and showing increases in December and January. Manufacturing growth will be crucial, especially if we see a slowdown in consumer activity.  Any rebound in manufacturing will support payroll growth for both Indiana and Kentucky economies. 

Back in 2022, consumer sentiment hit one of the lowest records in the history of the survey, largely due to 40-year high inflation. While consumers were in a foul mood, they continued to spend. Will any reversals in consumer sentiment finally begin to hit consumer spending, the largest segment of the economy? It bears watching.   

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Advocacy Update | 02.05.25

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Read this week’s latest advocacy updates to stay informed about policies affecting our local communities. Here are some deadlines to keep in mind as the session moves forward. One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce continues to watch for bills that impact our current businesses and communities according to our 2025 advocacy agenda. Read below for more information about the bills and keep a look out for more updates. 

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025: Last day for third reading of House bills in House. 
  • Thursday, February 20, 2025: Latest day session must reconvene (IC 2-2.1-1-2) 

Join 1si February 20th for our 5 O’clock network where you will meet with local elected officials, discuss the matters you and your business find important, and learn how you can advocate for the benefit of our region. You can register here. 

Current List of Bills 1si Supports: 

HB-1172: Office of entrepreneurship and innovation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/30/2025-Amended, reported—Do pass. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to Rule 126.3. 

Current List of Bills 1si is Monitoring: 

Senate Bills: 

SB-1: Property Tax Relief 

  • Status: 
  • 1/14/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy 
  • Explanation: 
  • We are closely monitoring this bill because the changes to residential and personal taxes will significantly impact infrastructure, municipal funding, and workforce education. Based on the reports from the Association of Indiana Counties, you can see the impact of SB-1 here. Please contact your local elected official to learn about the potential impacts of this bill. At this time, 1si is working with local elected officials to learn more about the bill to keep our business community informed. 

SB-20: Economic development and foreign trade 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Referred to Senate Homeland Security and Transportation 

SB-93: Common Construction wage 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to committee on Pensions and Labor 

SB-212: Natural Gas and Electric Utility Infrastructure 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities 

SB-251: Indiana Economic Development Corporation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology 

SB-305: Rural communities 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Agriculture 

SB-314: Pass through entity tax 

  • Status: 
  • 1/28/2025- Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy, bill scheduled for hearing 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy 

SB-347: Indiana Economic Development Corporation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Referred to Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy 

SB-377: Funding for regional economic development 

  • Status: 
  • 1/23/2025- Senate Appropriations, bill scheduled for hearing 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading referred to Committee on Appropriations 

SB-423: Small modular nuclear reactor pilot program 

  • Status: 
  • 1/30/2025- Second reading: ordered engrossed 
  • 1/27/2025- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted 
  • 1/23/2025- Senate Committee recommends passage, as amended Yeas: 10; Nays:1 
  • 1/23/2025- Senate Utilities, bill scheduled for hearing 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Utilities 

SB-426: Water utility infrastructure 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- First reading and referred to Committee on Utilities 

SB-443: Business personal property tax 

  • Status: 
  • 1/28/2025- Reported favorably—Do Pass. 
  • 1/13/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy 

SB-463: Child Care Matters 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Reported favorably—Do pass; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations 

SB-488: Skills training pilot program 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Reported favorably—Do pass; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations 
House Bills 

HB-1021: Training in human trafficking 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code 

HB-1151: Advanced practice registered nurses 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Public Health 

HB-1154: Behavioral health preceptorship tax credit 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means 

HB-1180: Mental health care for veterans with PTSD 

  • Status: 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety 

HB-1214: Worker’s compensation 

  • Status: 
  • 1/30/2025- Reported—Do pass. 
  • 1/8/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions 

HB-1223: Tourism development projects 

  • Status: 
  • 1/23/2025- House Government and Regulatory Reform, bill scheduled for hearing 
  • 1/9/2025- Referred to House Government and Regulatory Reform 

HB-1226: Medicare supplement insurance 

  • Status: 
  • 1/9/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Insurance 

HB-1247: Prohibited food ingredients 

  • Status: 
  • 1/9/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Public Health 

HB-1248: Child Care and Development Fund 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Amended, reported—Do pass. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to Rule 126.3 

HB-1296: Artificial intelligence and policies 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Education 

HB-1347: Real estate matters 

  • Status: 
  • 1/29/2025- Referred to the Senate 
  • 1/28/2025- Third reading: passed; Roll call 33: yeas 91, nays 1  
  • 1/27/2025- Second reading: order engrossed 
  • 1/21/2025- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted 
  • 1/13/2025- Read first time and referred to Committee on Financial Institutions 

 HB-1402: Local government finance 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Referred to House Ways and Means 

HB-1408: Regional innovation development 

  • Status: 
  • 1/13/2025- Referred to House Ways and Means 

 

You can find a copy of the 1si 2024 Advocacy Agenda by visiting https://1si.org/advocacy/ or downloading a PDF copy here. 

Thanks for Renewing Your Membership | January 2025

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Thank you to the following members that renewed their membership during the month of January 2025.

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More)Member Since
DMLO CPAs & Advisors – New Albany1972
Greater Clark County Schools1980
AML Construction1986
Dennis Ott & Company, Inc.1990
Libs Paving Co., Inc.1990
New Albany Floyd County Schools1991
City of New Albany1992
WesBanco Bank, Inc. 1994
Mister ”P” Express, Inc.1996
Hurst & Associates, LLC1998
  
Ten to 24 Years 
Stephen C. Gault Co.2002
Padgett, Inc.2003
RE/MAX FIRST2004
LL&A Interior Design2005
Park Community Credit Union2006
R. H. Clarkson Insurance Group2007
Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.2008
Jack Coffman, Commissioner2008
Peyton’s Barricade & Sign Co.2008
Theresa J. Lamb Insurance Agency, Inc.2009
ATS Integrated Solutions, Inc.2013
C. W. Erecting, LLC2013
Community Montessori Charter Public School2013
Silver Heights Camp & Retreat Center2013
United Consulting2013
ERL, Inc.2014
World Trade Center Kentucky2014
  
Five to Nine Years 
Zaxby’s – Charlestown Rd.2016
Cunningham Campers, Inc.2017
King’s-Quality Restoration Services LLC2017
W.M. Kelley Company, Inc.2017
Louisville Sports Commission2018
S&ME, Inc.2018
The Floyd County Library2018
Excel Excavating, Incorporated2020
  
Two to Four Years 
BluMine Health, LLC2021
Lewen Line Construction2021
Louisville Kwik Dry Total Cleaning2022
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Jeffersonville2022
Access Justice2023
Camp Quality Kentuckiana2023
CannaRaised2023
Floyd County Parks and Recreation2023
Harrison County Lifelong Learning2023
Kosair for Kids2023
Nesco Resource2023
Sukhino Float Center & Salt Cave2023
  
One Year 
Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown Whiskey Row2024
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)2024
Livability Media dba Journal Communications, Inc.2024

Forty-six new community leaders selected for Bingham Fellows Class of 2025

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Louisville, Kentucky (January 30, 2025) – From a very competitive pool of candidates, forty-six community leaders have been selected to participate in the Leadership Louisville Center’s Bingham Fellows Class of 2025. The topic for this year’s Bingham Fellows will be: A Place to Call Home: Innovative Workforce Housing Solutions, focused on Louisville’s housing crisis for the working class.

Every year, the Leadership Louisville Center seeks to address one of our community’s most pertinent issues through the Bingham Fellows program. This year’s Bingham Fellows will examine the complexities of these issues while engaging with community leaders, experts, and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. The cohort will focus on a variety of factors including:

  • Financial incentives for developers
  • Innovative homeownership programs
  • Zoning regulations
  • Barriers to housing access
  • Advocacy and policy development

Members of the Bingham Fellows Class of 2025 are:

  • Francisco Alzuru, Founder Manager | Bluegrass Multifamily
  • Jeff Ames, Corporate Banker | Republic Bank & Trust Company
  • Juva Barber, Executive Vice President | Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville
  • Cara Bland, Director for The Institute for Health Equity | Norton Healthcare
  • Philip Britt, Associate Vice President, Product Management | Humana
  • Carolyn Callahan, Chief of Communications and Community Relations | Jefferson County Public Schools
  • JD Carey, Executive Director | Apartment Association of Kentucky
  • Rowan Claypool, President | Teach Kentucky
  • Kristin Faurest, CEO and President | River Fields,
  • Brandon Fields, Owner | Twin Spires Remodeling
  • Kristy Flippins-Bartlett, Founder/CEO | Option to Success
  • Laura Grabowski, Director | Office of Housing and Community Development
  • Terra Greenwell, Chief Academic Officer | Jefferson County Public Schools
  • Michael Gross, Director, Development | LDG Development
  • Andrew Hawes, President & CEO | The Housing Partnership, Inc
  • Michael Holwerda, Senior Vice President | Fifth Third Bank
  • Clay Kannapell, Director of Global Logistics Brown Forman | Brown-Forman Corporation
  • Andrea Kinser, SVP, Originations | PNC Bank
  • Harrison Kirby, Director of Strategic Initiatives | Community Foundation of Louisville,
  • Barry Kornstein, Consultant
  • Rob Locke, Chief Executive Officer | Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville
  • Ra’Shann Martin, Executive Director | John Center
  • Councilwoman Paula McCraney, District 7 Councilwoman | Louisville Metro Council
  • Lena Muldoon, Principal | LSM Strategies, LLC
  • Joshua O’Bryan, Partner | Frost Brown Todd
  • Denise O’Donnell, Chief Financial Officer | Scope CFO
  • Jody Offutt, President of Property Management | Denton Floyd Real Estate Group
  • Liz Pratt, Director External & Internal Communications | LG&E and KU Energy
  • Sumedha Rao, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability | Louisville Metro Government
  • Tamara Reif, Senior Director of Housing Services | Volunteers of America Mid-States | VOA
  • Brittney Ridge, Chief of Action | Bennu Development
  • DeOndrea Robinson, Owner | Jump Start Realty and Development LLC
  • Jean Romano, Vice President | Seven Counties Services
  • Hunt Rounsavall, Owner | Rounsavall Title Group, LLC
  • Jon Salomon, Partner | Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP
  • Joseph Seiler, Senior Vice President | Limestone Bank (PBI Bank)
  • Michael Springer, Housing Program Manager | Blueprint502 formerly YouthBuild Louisville
  • Josh Staten, Senior Director – Business Development & Real Estate | River Ridge Development Authority
  • Curtis Stauffer, Managing Director-Housing Contract Administration | Kentucky Housing Corporation
  • Shalini Sutaria, Associate VP, Technology Solutions | Humana
  • Christine Tarquinio, VP of Marketing | Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
  • Clare Wallace, Executive Director | South Louisville Community Ministries
  • Clark Welch, Vice President of Economic Development | Greater Louisville
  • Eric Whitmore, Owner, Architect | Square One Collaborative
  • Adonna Wickliffe, CEO/Executive Director | Milestone Services
  • Josh Williams, Director of Strong Households | Metro United Way

About the Bingham Fellows program:

The Bingham Fellows program is the advanced leadership program of the Leadership Louisville Center. Created in 1988 through a $500,000 endowment from the Mary and Barry Bingham Sr. Fund, the Fellows are social entrepreneurs who have the imagination and talent needed to gather critical resources and create social change. Side by side with peers, participants work to develop dynamic and innovative solutions to our community’s most pressing challenges. The 2025 cohort is the 33rd class of Bingham Fellows, who have an impressive track record of providing community issues with visibility and momentum.

The Fellows don’t ponder what might be. They roll up their sleeves, shine a spotlight on an issue, and put new ideas to work. Their recent impact includes projects such as CitySpots, which is turning spaces into places to create a more vibrant downtown, and You Decide, Kentucky!, a statewide initiative working to empower local governments to decide what revenue streams will improve the quality of life in their communities. Some additional high-impact projects since program’s creation include the West Louisville community development organization OneWest, regular Café Louie conversations with elected officials at Louisville Free Public Library locations, a sustainable model for neighborhood ‘Little Free Libraries,’ and City Champs, a talent attraction and retention program now managed by Greater Louisville Inc. The impact of the Fellows goes back to the 1990s with the creation of The Housing Partnership, construction of the Presbyterian Community Center, growth of local farmers’ markets, and numerous other positive outcomes.

About the Leadership Louisville Center:

The Leadership Louisville Center is the region’s most valuable resource for leadership development and civic engagement. With a purpose to inspire and equip leaders to be better and do better, it has graduated over 15,000 through its programs since 1979. The Center is recognized as a national best practice and is known for its dynamic programming and strong community connections. Programming includes five social impact leadership programs (Leadership Louisville, Focus Louisville, Ignite Louisville, Bingham Fellows, and Encore Louisville), the Alice Houston Women’s Leadership Program, leadership skills training courses presented through partner brand LeadingBetter™, and events designed to connect leaders and motivate positive change. Learn more at www.leadershiplouisville.org.

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Dr. Lisa Hoffman appointed IU Southeast Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services & School Partnerships

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NEW Albany, Ind. (January 29, 2025) – Indiana University Southeast has appointed Dr. Lisa Hoffman as Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services & School Partnerships. Hoffman has served as interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment services at IU Southeast since September 2023.

Hoffman will be responsible for ensuring the success of Indiana University students from the time they are prospective applicants through to their graduation. Her role includes overseeing recruitment and admissions strategies, financial aid, and Student Central.

In addition, Hoffman will develop and execute a comprehensive strategic enrollment management plan for the campus, prioritizing student recruitment, retention, and graduation. She will also spearhead efforts to establish strategic partnerships with local K-12 school districts and regional colleges and universities. These partnerships aim to create pathways for students to secure preferred admission to undergraduate and graduate programs.

“I am excited to work with Dr. Hoffman to advance IU Southeast’s enrollment priorities as we progress toward our 2030 strategic plan goals promoting student success,” said Dr. Michelle Williams, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at IU Southeast. “During her interim role, Dr. Hoffman successfully negotiated several agreements with school partners, streamlining pathways for new students to join IU Southeast in programs aligned with their long-term career aspirations. In her new role, she will continue these vital efforts while launching initiatives that emphasize student-centered recruitment and retention. These efforts ensure that students not only enroll but also thrive in IU Southeast’s supportive environment, gaining the skills and competencies necessary for success.”

Previously, Hoffman served as Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at IU Southeast from 2021 to 2023 and as Director of Graduate Studies for the IU Southeast School of Education from 2018 to 2021. A member of the IU Southeast faculty since 2009, she has taught in the School of Education in both part-time and full-time capacities, specializing in educational research and the needs of multilingual students and families.

Hoffman holds a B.A. in International Relations from Samford University, an M.S. in Multilingual Education/TESOL from Florida State University, and a Ph.D. in International and Multicultural Education from Florida State University.

“I am proud to lead a team that is deeply dedicated to breaking down barriers for students, whether it’s by streamlining the enrollment process, broadening access to scholarships, or fostering meaningful partnerships with employers,” said Hoffman. “At IU Southeast, we pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming and empowering environment where every student feels supported in achieving their goals. I’m honored to be part of a community that inspires growth and success, and I’m thrilled to help even more students uncover their passions and forge rewarding career pathways with us.”

Hoffman and her family reside in Oldham County, Kentucky.

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About IU Southeast:  IU Southeast is one of nine campuses of Indiana University. Offering top-quality and nationally accredited programs in education, nursing, business, social sciences, natural sciences, arts and humanities, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has over 3,750 students and employs over 360 faculty members. About 400 students live on campus in five fully furnished, lodge-style residence halls. Through an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast offers in-state tuition to students enrolled from eight counties in the Louisville region. For more information, visit https://southeast.iu.edu. IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.