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Clark and Floyd County Citizens Encouraged to Apply for a Gubernatorial Appointed Boards

New Albany, Ind. – (December 10, 2020) – One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, announced today the launch of a webpage which will allow all citizens of those two Southern Indiana counties to apply for open positions on state boards and commission. The website, www.1si.org/ibc, was created in consultation with the Office of the Governor as a way to geographically diversify the approximately 230 boards and commissions in the state of Indiana.

During a 1si member luncheon with the Indiana Governor in September, Governor Holcomb encouraged President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser to provide his office with qualified and viable candidates residing or working in Clark and Floyd counties for consideration on gubernatorially appointed state boards, commissions, committees, councils and task forces.

The organization responded, and after discussions with the governor’s staff, volunteered to act as an information hub and intermediary between interested Southern Indiana citizens and the Office of the Governor. The organization will collect resumes and required forms from interested citizens as well as provide Southern Indiana residents with a list of openings from the Governor’s office.

Michael Nossett, deputy general counsel for Governor Eric Holcomb said, “On behalf of the Governor, we are grateful for and excited about 1si’s efforts to help Hoosiers in Clark and Floyd counties learn more about engaging in public service with the state’s boards and commissions.  We look forward to connecting with those willing to be considered.”

The webpage, www.1si.org/ibc, contains the state form, which is also available via email from suzanner@1si.org.  This form is the single intake document used by the governor’s office for serving on a state board or commission. Those interested must also submit his or her professional resume. Due to the nature of disclosures required, both documents will be kept strictly private. Clark and Floyd county citizens may request their name be put forth for consideration for as few as one and as many as five positions.

A confidential database of interested individuals will be kept by the 1si communications department and be transferred to the office of the governor at least four times annually. Should a request come from the governor’s office for recommendations to fill an immediate opening, 1si will transfer the name and information of every person who has expressed an interest serving that capacity.

Chesser said, “We are happy to provide this service both to the citizens of Southern Indiana and the governor’s office.  It is a great opportunity for those who live in our communities to help 1si carry the message of Southern Indiana to Indianapolis while also providing an opportunity to serve our state. I anticipate there will be a lot of traffic on the webpage as we welcome all citizens, 18 or older, to volunteer for a position that suits their interest and talent.”

Individuals do not need to be associated with 1si, or a member of 1si, in order to submit or be considered. In addition, every Clark and Floyd County citizen who has submitted the required paperwork, regardless of age, race, gender, orientation, disability, nation of origin, or religious or political affiliation, will be presented to the Office of the Governor, which is completely responsible for the final decision.

About One Southern Indiana:

One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 as the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization serving Clark and Floyd Counties. 1si’s mission is to provide the connections, resources and services that help businesses innovate and thrive in the Southern Indiana/Louisville metro area. 

Since its inception, the organization has evolved to include a three-prong approach to serve its members and investors.  Business Resources, as the chamber side of the organization, encompasses membership, signature events and programs which support and encourage business growth; Economic Development works to grow the regional economy through the attraction of new commerce and assists with retention and expansion of existing businesses; Advocacy supports businesses at the government level by engaging in initiatives to preserve, protect and promote a business friendly environment free of obstacles to growth and development of commerce. 

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One Southern Indiana announced the finalists for the 2020 “ONCE” Awards today. The ONCE Awards is a combination of the ONE Awards, which was postponed due to the Corona Virus outbreak, and the ACE Awards, held annually in the fall.  This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth Ind.

This year’s event will honor winners in 10 categories.  The first three categories are individual ACE awards and include:

Axiom Financial Strategies Group James W. Robinson Young Professional of the Year ACE Award

• Zack Flanagan, Board and You Bistro
• Joshua Kornberg, Ivy Tech Community College
• Beau Zoeller, Frost Brown Todd, LLC

Kightlinger & Gray, LLP Sam Day Professional of the Year ACE Award

• Kimberly Martin Dawkins, PNC Bank
• Todd Read, SoIN Tourism
• Eric Yazel, Clark County Health Department

Duke Energy Kevin Hammersmith Community Leader of the Year ACE Award

• Jerry Finn, Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
• Allen Howie, Idealogy Marketing + Design
• Laurie Kemp, Momentum Title Agency
• Cathy Scrivner, LegalShield / IDShield

Online voting for these three categories will take place on Friday, October 16 and will continue until noon on Friday, October 23^rd.  You may vote for your favorite by visiting the 1si.org website or Facebook page.

Also, the winners of the ONE awards, which was originally scheduled for April but postponed, will be announced.  Both judging and online voting is complete in the following categories:

The Centra Credit Union WorkHub Innovation in Culture ONE Award

• arc
• Harding, Shymanski, & Company, P.S.C.
• Kentuckiana Wood Products, Inc.

The Indiana Members Credit Union Rising Star ONE Award

• ActionCOACH Bluegrass
• Naked by Sunday
• Taylor’s Cajun Meat Company

The MCM CPAs & Advisors Business of the Year ONE Award for companies with 50 or fewer employees

• Extol Magazine
• LL&A Interior Design
• Voluforms

The Nu-Yale Nonprofit PROGRAM of the Year ONE Award

• Carnegie Center for Art & History: Youth Education Program
• Hosparus Health Southern Indiana & Grief Counseling Center: Heart Connection Program
• LifeSpan Resources, Inc.: Social Transportation program

The German American Bank Business of the Year ONE Award for companies with 51 or more employees

• Libs Paving Co., Inc.
• SIHO Insurance Services
• The New Washington State Bank

1si will also be awarding the DMLO Economic Development Impact Project of the Year ONE Award, which is given to the expansion or attraction project having the greatest impact on our community in the past year and the AML Construction Economic Development Partner of the Year to the business which has had the most positive effect on Economic Development in Clark and Floyd Counties over the past year.

Finalists in the first eight categories were chosen by a panel of judges based on criteria including business history, community involvement, response to adversity, newly created opportunities and innovation in products or services.  The Economic Development Impact Project Award and Partner of the Year Award were chosen based on information submitted at the launch of a project with regard to the impact of the project on the community at large.

At the event, attendees will enjoy socially distanced networking, cash bar, a plated dinner and a full production awards ceremony.    Due to Indiana social distancing guidelines, the ballroom will accommodate 294 guests and 1si anticipates it will be sold out.  In order to accommodate those unable to purchase in-person seating, the event will be offered to members virtually.

Currently, only virtual reservations are being taken.  The cost for a member to attend the event virtually is $30 and a non-member is $45.  Once in-person reservations are open, pricing for individual 1si members is $60 each in-person and $85 for in-person guests.  Reservations may be made by visiting www.1si.org or by calling (812) 945-0266.

Sponsors for the 2020 ONCE Awards are:

Platinum

AML Contruction, Axiom Financial Strategies Group, Centra Credit Union, DMLO, Duke Energy, German American Bank, Indiana Members Credit Union, Kightlinger & Gray, LLP, MCM CPAs & Advisors and Nu-Yale;

Gold

Business First, Extol Magazine, Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge Golf Course, Lloyd’s Florist, MCM CPAs & Advisors, Mister “P” Express, Inc., Mightily and Sounds Unlimited Productions; and

Silver