Stites & Harbison Welcomes W. Tyler Lloyd to Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2023)—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney W. Tyler Lloyd to the Louisville, Ky., office. He joins the Construction Service Group.

Lloyd’s practice focuses on all phases of construction projects, including conflict resolution. He is also experienced in general business litigation.

Prior to joining Stites & Harbison, Lloyd was an attorney with a Lexington law firm for three years. He earned his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University in 2020 and his B.A. from the University of Kentucky in 2017. He is admitted to practice in Kentucky.

About Stites & Harbison

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm. With 11 offices across six states — Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia — the firm represents clients across the United States and internationally. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. For more information, visit www.stites.com.

PC Home Stores Welcomes Seth Pennington as New Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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New Albany, Indiana September 5, 2023 – After an extensive nationwide search and careful consideration, PC Home Stores, previously known as PC Building Materials, founded in 1975, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Seth Pennington as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Integrator effectve September 5th, 2023. This significant addition to the leadership team marks an exciting chapter in the company’s storied history. Seth’s appointment reflects PC’s commitment to preserving its legacy while embracing future growth opportunities.

In a message to the PC community, David Stemler, the company’s founder and visionary leader, expressed his optimism for the future. Stemler said, “As I celebrated my 65th birthday this year, I’ve been contemplating the future of PC. While I remain deeply committed to our growth, I recognize the need to share the leadership load. My intention is not to sell the business, but rather to continue contributing to our community while nurturing the growth of PC. I firmly believe that Seth’s presence by my side will help sustain this dream.”

Seth Pennington, a Butler University graduate from Sellersburg, Indiana, brings extensive experience in the Design/Building Materials business and a proven track record that aligns perfectly with PC Home Stores. Seth has deep ties to the community PC serves. He was the Co-Founder and President of Insidesign, Koetter Woodworking’s design center in Atlanta, for many years before returning to the community in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer and Integrator at Excel Services in Louisville. Seth will bring extensive leadership experience and a deep understanding of navigating the industry’s ever-evolving landscape.

PC Home Stores remains dedicated to upholding the values and traditions that have guided the company over the past four decades. With Seth on board, the company is confident in its ability to preserve these values while exploring new avenues for growth and innovation.

Mr. Stemler concluded “we are excited about the next 50 years of success and growth. Seth’s appointment is a promising step forward for our company and the community we serve.”

For media inquiries or further informa8on, please contact:

Amanda Kinnaird, HR Director akinnaird@pchomestores.com | (812) 542-2980

 

About PC Home Stores:

PC Home Stores, a family-owned company founded in 1975, has been a pillar of the community for over five decades. Founded on strong values and tradi8ons, PC con8nues to provide top-quality products and services to both consumers and the pro trade in the Design/Building Materials industry while embracing innova8on and growth opportuni8es. The company is comprised of two retail loca8ons, PC Home Center in New Albany and PC Lumber and Hardware in Sellersburg, as well as a specialty mill shop also in New Albany.

Economic Update | Continued Strong Gains for Southern Indiana

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Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sanders Chair in Business, Indiana University Southeast

–All eyes on CPI Wednesday

The latest employment report should put a lid on any further rate increases by the Federal this year.  The last BLS monthly report on the nation’s jobs picture showed another steady increase in payrolls, but the unemployment rate increased to 3.8%. An additional 187,000 jobs were added in August, while slower than the numbers produced last year, such a jump in payrolls would be considered quite healthy compared to historical norms. The Fed is striving for a cooling labor market, as evidenced by a higher unemployment rate, but also not putting the economy in a recession. A softening labor market should also bring more progress on the inflation front, helping meet the Fed’s dual mandate of stable prices and employment.    

The other piece of music to the Fed’s ears came in the hourly earnings figures in the report.  Average hourly earnings increased 4.3% over the year, and this was less than the consensus estimates. Slowing earnings will also serve as a headwind to higher inflation.    

There was more good news as it relates to price pressures, and that came with the jump in the labor force. The nation’s labor force increased by 736,000 in August, driving an increase in the labor force participation rate to 62.8%. An expanding labor force increases the labor pool for employers, reducing wage pressures and contributing to softer price pressures.  

Finally, the previous month’s payroll increase was revised downward, from an initial 185,000 to 105,000, a number that signals a cooling labor market.  Altogether, payrolls for the past two months were revised downward by 110,000, removing some of the steam from a previously hot labor market.

With the most recent data, the economy is inching further along to a softer landing.  Job creation continues, without significant spikes in the unemployment rate, and price pressures continue to subside.  The latest ISM report on services showed a higher-than-expected result, pointing to strength in the services side of the economy.  The most recent report on inflation, the PCE Deflator, and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, showed that inflation increased by just 2/10ths of a percent in July. On an annual basis, this puts inflation at 2.4%, close to the Fed’s goal of 2%. The Fed will likely keep rates on hold for their next meeting. An increase is not likely, but don’t expect the Fed to reduce rates for the rest of the year. All eyes will be on the CPI report out this Wednesday. FactSet consensus estimates point to a .6% monthly gain and 3.6% on an annual basis. Anything under these numbers will be met very favorably by equity markets.  Anything higher, expect a turbulent day with stocks and bonds.

Turning to Southern Indiana, the five Indiana counties of the Louisville Metro region gained close to 3,500 jobs in the first quarter, matching the quarterly average since the 3rd quarter of 2021.  Average weekly wages notched another increase, moving to $998 a week, marking the highest wage level in Southern Indiana for any first quarter. The three leading industries based on job growth were health care and social services (+1,342), construction (+524) and retail trade (+415). Accommodation and food services notched another 380 payrolls;  industry payrolls are about 1,200 higher than the level existed during the first quarter of 2020. 

As a comparison to other metro areas across Indiana, this places Southern Indiana 2nd among metro areas with respect to payroll growth during the first quarter of 2023, and above the overall average of 1.5%. Payrolls across Southern Indiana grew by 3.1% over the year;  west Lafayette had the highest growth in payrolls with 3.8%.

Two metro areas, Kokomo and Elkhart-Goshen, saw a decline in year-over-year payrolls.  Elkhart-Goshen saw the largest percent decline, 5.5%, and an overall decline of 7,394. RV shipments are down considerably from last year, and the payroll numbers for Elkhart-Goshen likely reflect this shift in spending.

On the wage front, average weekly wages in Southern Indiana are 23.4% higher than the first quarter of 2020;  average weekly wages have gone from $809 in 2020:Q1 to $998 in 2023:Q1. The largest absolute increase occurred in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry, increasing by $311 since 2020:Q1. Other notable increases since 2020 are in transportation and warehousing (+$289), wholesale trade (+$262) and information (+$243).

We’ll likely see no change in Fed rates for the rest of the year, and any recession is now postponed to 2024. Perhaps the economy will miss one altogether.  It is too early to definitively make that call, but 2023 continues to set the economy up for a softer landing in 2024. 

 

Thank You for Renewing Your Membership | August 2023

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One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership during the month of August 2023.

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More)Member Since
Clark Memorial Health1976
Frank Stemler & Sons dba Stemler Plumbing1977
Chase1988
Commercial Kentucky, Inc.1988
Green Tree Mall1989
Custom Foods Catering1990
Kightlinger & Gray, LLP 1991
Duke Energy1993
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana1995
  
Ten to 24 Years 
Renaissance Design Build, Inc.1999
The Stemler Corporation2001
Health Insurance by Design2003
The Falls of the Ohio Foundation, Inc.2004
Heartland, A Global Payments Company2004
Youth Link Southern Indiana2004
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County2005
Mariner Wealth Advisors2005
Bottles Unlimited2007
Bowles Mattress Co., Inc.2007
Impact Sales Systems2007
Talis Group, Inc.2007
Northern Continental Logistics2008
American Beverage Marketers, Inc.2009
C3 Tech2009
Prosser Career Education Center2009
ID&A, Inc.2010
Lindsey Wilson College2010
The Center for Women & Families2011
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.2012
Lotus Sign & Design2012
  
Five to Nine Years 
ERL, Inc.2014
First Financial Bank2014
Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic2015
Mightily2015
Borden Business Park, LLC2016
H & H Metal Products, Inc.2016
Louisville Zoo2016
Franklin Pest Solutions2018
Workwell Industries2018
  
Two to Four Years 
Cattleman’s Roadhouse2019
My Scratch & Dent Appliances and Warehousing2019
Progressive Material 2019
Spencer Machine & Tool Co., Inc.2019
Wooded Glen Recovery Center2019
Big O Tires – Sellersburg2020
Conrad Brothers Moving & Storage2020
Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation2020
Best Western Plus- Louisville North2021
GCCS Educational Foundation, Inc.2021
Harry’s Taphouse and Kitchen2021
Louisville Bats Baseball Club2021
Outward Bound Support Services, LLC2021
Southern Indiana United Soccer Club2021
Zoeller Pump Company2021
  
One Year 
CertaPro Painters of Kentuckiana2022
Upland Brewing Company2022
WHAS112022

Welcome New Members | August 2023

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One Southern Indiana would like to welcome the following new members that joined or rejoined during the month of August 2023.

Mployer Advisor Names Jenpale LLC a Winner of ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award’ for 2023

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Louisville, Kentucky – August 25th, 2023 – Mployer Advisor, the leading independent platform for employers to research, review, and evaluate insurance advisors has named Jenpale LLC a winner of its third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2023. Mployer Advisor’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Program evaluates brokers based on breadth and depth of experience across employer industries, sizes, insurance products, and employer reviews. We recognize esteemed brokers that demonstrate market-leading competencies and a proven track record of success among employers, insurance providers, and peers.

“We have been a Top Employee Benefits Consultant since 2020 in both Kentucky and Indiana” says President & CEO Jeff Elder. “It is our honor and privilege to work with great businesses each day to help them provide great benefits at the best possible prices. We love helping people and being named to this list is a big deal as it means that we are doing right by them.”

Our team is proud to recognize this group of 2023 top-rated insurance advisors as part of our third annual Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards,” said Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor. “Employer-sponsored healthcare and benefits cover over 150M Americans. Who an employer selects as their benefits advisor has more impact on employee cost and satisfaction with their healthcare than who an employer chooses as the insurance carrier. We have rated these brokerages utilizing sophisticated, industry-first algorithms, and we applaud the winners’ demonstrated commitment to service, quality, and positive employer feedback.”

Mployer Advisor determined the winners of the third annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award” by analyzing each brokerage based on historical data, online reviews, their M Score rating, and demonstrated business experience.

To view a complete list of the 2023 recipients of Mployer Advisor’s “Top Employee Benefits Consult Award,” visit MployerAdvisor.com.

To view Jenpale LLC’s profile on Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com/insurance-brokers/kentucky/louisville/jenpale-llc-louisville.

About Jenpale LLC:

Jenpale LLC was founded in 2014 by President & CEO Jeff Elder, when he was working as a carrier representative. He noticed that most brokers were leaving clients questions unanswered and treating them like numbers. He formed Jenpale LLC to give the people who needed it most assistance and guidance to make insurance less scary and allowing them to make better benefits decisions for their employees. Today Jeff and his wife Anna run the company, which has over 130 clients, (who all found Jenpale LLC based on word of mouth) and operates in 27 states.

About Mployer Advisor:

Mployer Advisor is changing the way employers search, evaluate, and select insurance advisors. The intuitive platform connects employers and employees to great benefits and insurance plans by providing employers with actionable data to easily evaluate and select the best advisor for a company’s specific needs. Most brokerages have a profile on Mployer Advisor, which provides independent ratings of insurance advisors to support employers. Insurance brokers cannot pay to influence their Mployer Advisor rating. Only highly rated brokerages are allowed to advertise on the platform. To learn more about Mployer Advisor, visit https://mployeradvisor.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer: Rankings are dynamic, and this report may not reflect the rankings currently listed on Mployer Advisor’s website. Because Mployer Advisor’s research is ongoing, interested companies that want to join next year’s list are encouraged to claim their free profile on Mployer Advisor.

Contact Details:

502-791-9300
Jeffery Elder, President & CEO
jeff@jenpale.com

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Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications

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Honorees Include 12 as “Lawyer of the Year,” 101 in Best Lawyers in America® and 28 in
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2023)—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 101 of its lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication. Additionally, 12 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 28 attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

Recipients of Best Lawyers® honors are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

The “Lawyer of the Year” honorees include:

  • William T. (Bill) Gorton III Lexington Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year
  • Mark R. Overstreet               Lexington Administrative / Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year
  • Gregory P. (Greg) Parsons    Lexington Construction Law Lawyer of the Year
  • Ashley W. Ward                   Lexington Appellate Practice Lawyer of the Year
  • Joel T. Beres                         Louisville Copyright Law Lawyer of the Year
  • Carol Dan Browning            Louisville Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants Lawyer of the Year
  • David B. Ratterman              Louisville Construction Law Lawyer of the Year
  • David B. Ratterman              Louisville Litigation – Construction Lawyer of the Year
  • David E. Saffer                     Louisville Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year
  • James C. (Jim) Seiffert          Louisville Tax Law Lawyer of the Year
  • Zachary M. VanVactor         Louisville Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Lawyer of the Year
  • Gregory D. (Greg) Smith      Nashville Family Law Lawyer of the Year

 

The Best Lawyers in America® honorees include:

Atlanta, Ga.

  • Amy L. Baker – Real Estate Law
  • R. Daniel (Dan) Douglass – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
  • M. Michael Egan, Jr. – Construction Law
  • Harold E. (Hal) Gill, Jr. – Real Estate Law
  • William M. (Bill) Joseph – Tax Law
  • Johannes S. (Joe) Kingma – Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • William D. (Billy) Newcomb III – Commercial Litigation
  • Theodore E. G. (Ted) Pound – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Shannon M. Sprinkle – Commercial Litigation

Covington, Ky.

  • William G. (Bill) Geisen – Litigation – Construction

Frankfort, Ky.

  • Robert C. (Rob) Moore – Commercial Litigation
  • Mark R. Overstreet – Administrative / Regulatory Law, Communications Law, and Energy Law

Franklin, Tenn.

  • B. Walker Entwistle – Real Estate Law

Jeffersonville, Ind.

  • Douglas (Doug) Bates – Aviation Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

Lexington, Ky.

  • Robert M. (Bob) Beck, Jr. – Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • W. Bradford (Brad) Boone – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Tax Law
  • Janet A. Craig – Health Care Law and Insurance Law
  • Daniel E. (Dan) Danford – Commercial Litigation
  • Brady W. Dunnigan – Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
  • W. Blaine Early III – Energy Law, Environmental Law, and Water Law
  • William T. (Bill) Gorton III – Energy Law, Environmental Law, Mining Law, and Natural Resources Law
  • Marshall R. Hixson – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Ashley Owens Hopkins – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Andrew R. (Andy) Jacobs – Corporate Law
  • J. Clarke Keller – Commercial Litigation and Mediation
  • David E. Longenecker – Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Charlotte Turner McCoy – Corporate Law, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law
  • Gregory P. (Greg) Parsons – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
  • Bruce M. Reynolds – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, and Tax Law
  • Walter S. (Walt) Robertson – Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Cassidy R. Rosenthal – Construction Law
  • Stephen M. (Steve) Ruschell – Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law
  • Warren D. Schickli – Copyright Law
  • Rebecca M.W. Sherman – Construction Law
  • Adam M. Smith – Litigation – Construction
  • Elizabeth Lee (Liz) Thompson – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Chrisandrea L. (Chrissie) Turner – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Ashley W. Ward – Appellate Practice and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Richard M. Wehrle – Trusts and Estates

Louisville, Ky.

  • Thad M. Barnes – Commercial Litigation
  • Joel T. Beres – Copyright Law, Information Technology Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Trade Secrets Law, and Trademark Law
  • Bethany A. (Beth) Breetz – Appellate Practice
  • Matthew W. (Matt) Breetz – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Carol Dan Browning – Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • K. Kelly Bryant – Health Care Law
  • Brian Butler – Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • J. Brittany Cross Carlson – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Jennifer J. (Jenny) Cave – Environmental Law
  • Robert M. (Bob) Connolly – Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation
  • Brian A. Cromer – Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mandy Wilson Decker – Biotechnology and Life Science Practice, and Patent Law
  • Lawrence C. (Larry) Droege – Real Estate Law
  • Scot A. Duvall – Trademark Law
  • T. Gregory (Greg) Ehrhard – Litigation – Real Estate and Real Estate Law
  • Douglass (Doug) Farnsley – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Marjorie A. Farris – Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
  • Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Haeberlin – Patent Law
  • W. Thomas (Tom) Halbleib – Banking and Finance Law, and Corporate Law
  • Joseph L. (Joe) Hamilton – Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation
  • Shannon Antle Hamilton – Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • William E. (Bill) Hellmann – Corporate Law
  • Steven M. Henderson – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
  • Alex P. (Mike) Herrington, Jr. – Public Finance Law
  • Demetrius O. Holloway – Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Michael E. Kleinert – Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Chadwick A. McTighe – Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
  • David W. Nagle, Jr. – Patent Law and Trade Secrets Law
  • Andrew Noland – Real Estate Law
  • David B. Owsley II – Commercial Litigation
  • Rachel Owsley – Corporate Law
  • Brian R. Pollock – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Ian T. Ramsey – Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • David B. Ratterman – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
  • Michael D. (Mike) Risley – Appellate Practice
  • David E. Saffer – Banking and Finance Law, and Real Estate Law
  • George B. (Ben) Sanders, Jr. – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • James C. (Jim) Seiffert – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Tax Law
  • Sarah Cronan Spurlock – Health Care Law
  • W. Patrick (Pat) Stallard – Environmental Law
  • John L. Tate – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Richard A. (Rick) Vance – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • Zachary M. VanVactor – Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • T. Morgan Ward, Jr. – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Real Estate, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates
  • Whitney Frazier Watt – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Terry L. Wright – Patent Law

Mason, Ohio

  • Robin D. Miller – Commercial Litigation and Litigation Construction

Memphis, Tenn.

  • Herbert B. (Bert) Wolf, Jr. – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, and Tax Law

Nashville, Tenn.

  • Erika R. Barnes – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Edward H. Burrell III – Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • A. Stuart Campbell – Corporate Law
  • Rebecca McKelvey Castañeda – Family Law
  • Elizabeth A. Garrett – Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation
  • Jeffrey R. (Jeff) King – Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law
  • Brenton H. Lankford – Family Law
  • Alexandra (Alex) MacKay – Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Trademark Law
  • Richard S. Myers, Jr. – Copyright Law
  • T. Dylan Reeves – Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
  • Lauren Paxton Roberts – Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • S. Madison Roberts – Real Estate Law
  • Gregory D. (Greg) Smith – Family Law
  • John R. Wingo – Commercial Litigation

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honorees include:

Atlanta, Ga.:

  • Matthew A. Gass – Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, and Professional Malpractice Law
  • Dan B. Millman – Commercial Litigation

Covington, Ky.

  • Andrew J. Poltorak – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction
  • Cassandra L. Welch – Commercial Litigation

Frankfort, Ky.

  • Vanna R. Milligan – Health Care Law

Lexington, Ky.

  • Joshua F. (Josh) Barnette – Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Megan K. George – Construction Law and Litigation – Construction
  • Katie M. Glass – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Robin E. McGuffin – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Labor and Employment, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Drake W. Staples – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Taylor J. Stuckey – Trusts and Estates
  • Alison M. (Ali) Zeitlin – Banking and Finance Law, and Corporate Law

Louisville, Ky.

  • Neil E. Barton – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Frederick R. (Reggie) Bentley – Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
  • Corey Dunn – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • James Hayne – Patent Law
  • Jennifer Henry Jackson – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Brian P. Lee – Real Estate Law
  • Carolyn P. Michener – Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Jeffrey S. (Jeff) Moad – Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
  • Mari-Elise Paul – Intellectual Property Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Technology Law
  • Ashley Russell – Real Estate Law
  • Jameson M. (Jack) Seiffert – Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Nashville, Tenn.

  • Ann Ralls Brown – Family Law, and Trusts and Estates
  • Ashley Goins – Appellate Practice, Family Law, and Insurance Law
  • Ann H. Murphy – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction
  • Mary Lucille (Mary Lu) Noah – Banking and Finance Law, and Real Estate Law
  • Joseph V. Ronderos, Jr. – Commercial Litigation and Financial Services Regulation Law

About Stites & Harbison

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm. With 11 offices across six states — Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia — the firm represents clients across the United States and internationally. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. For more information, visit www.stites.com.

Duke Energy partners with local nonprofits to distribute fans to help seniors, low-income customers beat summer heat

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PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Summer temperatures often mean customers are looking for ways to beat the heat and Duke Energy is working with local nonprofit agencies to distribute critical relief for residents in need. The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing more than $90,000 to 15 organizations across the state to help purchase and distribute fans to older adults and low-income households.

“Indiana summers can be extremely hot, with August bringing some of the warmest days of the year,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “A simple fan can make a difference in avoiding heat-related illnesses and provide our senior and low-income customers with some comfort when temperatures rise.”

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:

  • Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs – $8,000
  • Good Samaritan Network – $5,000
  • Heart of Indiana United Way – $2,500
  • Henry County Community Foundation – $2,500
  • Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation – $5,000
  • Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County – $1,000
  • Johnson County Senior Services – $5,000
  • Ohio Valley Opportunities – $20,000
  • Salvation Army, Princeton – $5,000
  • Salvation Army, Shelbyville – $5,000
  • South Central Community Action Program – $5,000
  • United Way of Knox County – $5,000
  • United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties – $10,000
  • United Way of the Wabash Valley – $10,000
  • Western Indiana Community Action Agency – $2,000

Financial Assistance

The effort is just one way Duke Energy supports its customers in need. Over the last five years, the company’s Share the Light Fund® has provided more than $2.4 million of financial assistance to Indiana customers struggling to pay their energy bills. Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds to qualifying customers to help pay energy bills, deposits and reconnection/connection charges. Customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their account. Individuals should contact their local community action agency to see if they are eligible. Click here to find a listing of service providers by county.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the Foundation and its Powerful Communities program can be found at duke-energy.com/Foundation.

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,600 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 890,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.

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Louisville-based manufacturer to expand into Southern Indiana

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Conco, Inc. opening a new facility and investing over $54 million in Scottsburg.

Scottsburg, IN. (August 14, 2023)

Southern Indiana is celebrating the growth of another manufacturing company in the region. Conco, a full-time, full-service supplier of ammunition containers and related services, plans to invest $54.5 million to establish a second facility in the region, this one located in Scottsburg, Indiana. The company’s investment includes over $36 million in new equipment, furnishings, fixtures, hardware, and software; $11.5 million to purchase the former Tokusen USA space; and $6.9 million in improvements to the existing spaces. 

This investment will result in up to 175 new full-time positions at the Scottsburg location, including Production Team Members, Quality Technicians, Welders, Paint Technicians, Process Technicians, Controls Technicians, Tool & Die, Industrial Maintenance, Electricians, Engineering and Administration at an average wage of $28 per hour.

Conco has served the United States Armed Forces as a supplier since 1967. With a strong reputation for high-quality products, on-time delivery, and tech support, they continue to meet military needs and develop innovative products to adapt to ever-changing requirements. Conco is also a designated “return site” equipped to store, de-militarize, and prepare container models for reuse and resale. Their specialized products include insensitive munitions, rectangular containers, square bell containers, and round bell containers, in addition to their refurbished container options.

“We are excited to join the Southern Indiana region with our new facility in Scottsburg,” said Karen Paschal, President and CEO of Conco, “When looking at locations, the former Tokusen USA space was a perfect fit for what we needed to expand, and we look forward to working with the State of Indiana, the City of Scottsburg, and its residents to create additional growth for the region.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has committed to an investment in Conco of up to $1.925 million in the form of incentive-based tax credits. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired. In addition, the City of Scottsburg is offering the company personal and real property tax abatement, phasing in over five and ten years, respectively.

“Indiana’s defense sector continues to grow, and we’re excited to welcome Conco to our network of advanced manufacturers that are contributing to and supporting our nation’s armed forces,” said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “Conco’s decision to locate in Scott County is a testament to the region’s skilled workforce and vibrant communities, and the company’s presence in southern Indiana will further advance new patriotic career opportunities for families for years to come.” 

“The City of Scottsburg is thrilled to be working with Conco and helping them establish a home in Scottsburg,” said Terry Amick, Mayor of the City of Scottsburg. “We are proud to support their efforts as they expand their services for the United States Armed Forces and are excited to see the local community growth they will bring to the area.”

“Southern Indiana has seen major manufacturer growth over the last several years with projects expanding or new locations opening in the region,” said Wendy Dant Chesser, President and CEO of One Southern Indiana. “Conco’s decision to expand and open a new location in Scottsburg shows that our region remains a prime location for manufacturers – big and small, current and new. 1si is excited to see what Conco will bring to the manufacturing region and look forward to continuing this partnership and assisting them in any way we can.”

About Conco, Inc.
Conco is a designated “small business” with 50 years of experience dedicated to the ammunition container market and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Conco is centrally located in Louisville, KY, and is currently the prime contract container supplier for several U.S. Army ammunition programs. For more information, visit concocontainers.com. If interested in a position at Conco, email resumes to resumes@concocontainers.com.

About One Southern Indiana
One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the economic development organization and chamber of commerce serving Clark and Floyd counties. 1si’s mission is to help businesses innovate and thrive in the Southern Indiana / Louisville metro area via the three pillars of Business Resources, Economic Development and Advocacy. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org.

Contact:

Conco, Inc.

Karen Paschal, President & CEO

kpaschal@concocontainers.com

502-962-2121

 

One Southern Indiana
Brittany Schmidt, Content Marketing and Media Relations Manager

BrittanyS@1si.org
812-945-0266

 

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