Thank You for Renewing Your Membership | January 2021

by 1si NewsThank Your for Renewing Your Membership

One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership during the month of January 2021.

 

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More) Member Since
DMLO – New Albany 1972
Jeffersonville Housing Authority 1984
K.M. Stemler Company, Inc. 1989
Foam Fabricators 1990
City of New Albany 1992
WesBanco Bank, Inc. 1994
Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique 1995
Mister ”P” Express, Inc. 1996
Ten to 24 Years
Ameriguard Storage Center 1998
Hurst & Associates, LLC 1998
Mane Event Decorators 1998
Technidyne Corporation 1998
Smith Creek, Inc. 2001
Voss Clark 2001
Stephen C. Gault Co. 2002
The Grand 2002
Business Health Plus, Inc. 2003
Toby’s Lawn & Landscape 2003
Charlestown Clark County Public Library 2003
RE/MAX FIRST 2004
Christian Academy of Indiana 2004
Mariner Wealth Advisors 2005
MCM CPAs & Advisors 2006
R. H. Clarkson Insurance Agency 2007
Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana 2008
Paul Ogle Foundation, Inc. 2009
Theresa J. Lamb Insurance Agency, Inc. 2009
Environmental Compliance Source, LLC 2010
Unified Technologies 2010
U.S. Bank 2011
Five to Nine Years
Bennett Place 2012
C. W. Erecting, LLC 2013
R. I. C. Electric, LLC 2013
Vecoplan Midwest, LLC 2013
United Consulting 2013
ERL, Inc. 2014
Healthy Living and Beyond 2014
Clayton & Lambert Mfg. Co. 2015
Hampton Inn by Hilton New Albany Louisville West 2016
Priority Radiology 2016
Denton Floyd Real Estate Group 2016
RE/MAX Pat Harrison Enterprises 2016
Two to Four Years
LegalShield – Larry J. Lynn 2017
W.M. Kelley Company, Inc. 2017
Little Star Center, Inc. 2017
ATC Group Services LLC 2017
Facilities Management Services, Inc. 2017
Cunningham Campers, Inc. 2017
A. C. Equipment 2017
First Savings Wealth Management – Daniel Shepard 2017
Louisville Gas & Electric Co. 2017
Edward Jones – Scott Donald 2017
Innovators Insurance Group – Sylvia Rehmel 2018
The Barrelhouse On Market 2018
Julie Gamble Group 2018
Packet Pi 2018
New Albanian Brewing Co. 2018
S&ME, Inc. 2018
Brandon’s House Counseling Center, Inc. 2018
Preferred Meats, Inc. 2018
The Floyd County Library 2018
Janet Fulton – 180 Degrees 2018
Kirchner Dental 2018
Uncommon Cups and Cones 2018
Purple Pearl Skin & Beauty 2018
Aflac – Southern Indiana 2019
RJE Business Interiors 2019
Rally’s 2019
Mercer 2019
Arnold Painting, LLC 2019
One Year
Caris College 2020
The Sporting Club at the Farm 2020
Ice Miller LLP 2020
Martin’s Body Shop 2020

IQPack, LLC, Plans Expansion of Operations in New Albany, Ind.

by 1si News1si Press ReleaseEconomic Development

IQPack, LLC, Plans Expansion of Operations in New Albany, Ind.

Company Estimates Potential Hiring of 55 People at Four Times the Floyd County Average Wage

New Albany, Ind. (January 8, 2021) – Representatives of One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, and IQPack, LLC, a packaging and supply-chain solutions company based in New Albany, Ind., will appear before the city redevelopment commission on January 12, 2021. The company has plans for an expansion of its current operations at 3000 Technology Avenue to accommodate a new two-year software development contract.

Company leaders will request consideration for incentives in the form of training reimbursement funds up to $10,000 annually for up to three years.  Should the commission offer incentives, they would be contingent upon Floyd County citizens being hired.  If approved, the $1.17-million-dollar project will require the hiring of more than 50 high-skilled employees, such as packaging engineers, supply-chain experts and software developers with an average wage approximately four times the Floyd County average hourly wage.

“There is a major need for what we do, as many e-commerce and manufacturing companies are struggling to optimize their packaging operations and shipments to support more efficient supply chains. This has been a consistent problem in the industry for generations,” said John Moore, co-Founder and director of packaging for IQPack.

“Packaging is the vital thread connecting all parts of an operation such as materials cost, handling and storage, labor productivity, transportation cube and sustainability. We bring unique expertise, a laser focus, and passion to harness the value of packaging innovation, along with the proper tools to ensure a positive impact in all these areas,” said Moore.

New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan said, “While the Midwest is known as the manufacturing hub of the nation, the City of New Albany is also an ideal location for technology-driven companies looking for a smart, highly-skilled labor force.  The planned expansion of IQPack illustrates this point perfectly, and the City of New Albany will continue to assist the company in its efforts to grow and succeed.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered IQPack up to $1.5 million in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired.

“With a strong logistics industry and thriving tech ecosystem, Indiana offers companies like IQPack the perfect location to scale up their operations,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger. “We’re excited to continue supporting IQPack’s growth in New Albany and grateful for the company’s commitment to expanding its operations and creating high-wage career opportunities in Southern Indiana.”

IQPack is known for its unique, performance-based operating model, Packaging-as-a-Service, or PaaS.  The model is anchored in industry-leading packaging solutions that drive positive effects across customers’ total cost of supply chain.  Services include comprehensive, diagnostic packaging innovation combined with a team of packaging, supply chain and logistics experts. IQPack also utilizes powerful data analytics tools through its PACKCHAIN technology, which provides key operational assessments, on-going solution management, and operational dashboards for performance tracking.

“We’re creating solutions for our customers that drive predictable and sustainable results, year after year. We utilize many key tools to ensure packaging optimization brings real value to our customers’ material spend, labor efficiency, parcel and load spend management and sustainability goals such as reducing waste, returns, and damage.” said Doug Jones, IQPack’s co-founder and chief operating officer.

“It’s time to elevate the expectations and performance of packaging across the entire industry. Packaging material costs are important, but they represent only nine percent of the total supply-chain cost for our customers. Our PaaS model also attacks the other 91 percent of costs, and it reflects very positively on the customer experience, service metrics, and profitability of large shippers,” said Moore. “This expansion is the next stage of IQPack’s evolution, and we’re excited about the possibility of doing it here in New Albany.”

John Moore founded IQPack in 2013. The company recently went through a rebranding effort which included changing the name of the company from Packaging and Logistics Solutions. The new name and brand better reflect the innovative, technology-savvy approach the company is taking.

“The expansion of IQPack would be a big win for the community and a great way to start 2021,” said 1si President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser. “The growth and current success of this home-grown, high-tech company send a signal to other interested businesses that Southern Indiana is the right location for high-wage, high-skilled operations. We congratulate IQPack on this fantastic news and thank them for considering New Albany for these extremely desired career opportunities.”

All business inquiries for IQPack must be directed to the company’s website at www.theiqpack.com.

About IQPack, LLC

 IQPack, LLC, which was founded by John Moore as Packaging and Logistics Solutions in New Albany, Indiana, in 2013, has grown and flourished as a high-tech, packaging solutions company with a reputation for innovation and customer satisfaction. Guided by seasoned leaders of the packaging and global operations industries, our team of best-in-class packaging, logistics, and data analytics experts have a genuine passion to live our core values of integrity, innovation, customer focus, community, and family. IQPack, LLC, developed a unique “Packaging-as-a-Service,” or PaaS, model, which is designed to utilize progressive packaging optimization solutions that drive cost savings and operating efficiencies across 100-percent of our clients’ supply chains. The company is also known for PackChain, a proprietary, data analytics software platform that supports the PaaS model, providing objective analysis, broad solution features sets and a performance tracking capability for all key cost centers within our customers total supply chain operations. Given the steady growth in the company’s customer base of e-commerce and manufacturing, the team at IQPack, LLC, is focused on continuing its track record of success in meeting and exceeding the goals of its clients. For more information, visit www.theiqpack.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 thrive in the Southern Indiana and 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 the initiatives to preserve, protect and promote a business friendly environment free of obstacles to growth and development of commerce. For more information on One Southern Indiana, visit www.1si.org

 Media Contact:

IQPack, LLC

https://theiqpack.com/contact-iqpack/

 

One Southern Indiana

Suzanne Ruark

Director, Marketing and Communications

812.206.9050

suzanner@1si.org

Thank You for Renewing Your Membership | December 2020

by 1si NewsThank Your for Renewing Your Membership

One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership during the month of December 2020.

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More) Member Since
Indiana-American Water Company 1967
Ivy Tech Community College 1970
PC Home Center 1978
Libs Paving Co., Inc. 1990
L & D Mail Masters, Inc. 1992
USI Insurance Services, LLC 1994
Ten to 24 Years
Hope Southern Indiana, Inc. 1998
Wiggam Lumber, Inc. 1999
Kentucky Financial Group 2002
One Vision Credit Union 2002
Silver Creek Leather Co., LLC 2003
LL&A Interior Design 2005
Storage Express 2007
CASI Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc. 2007
Peyton’s Barricade & Sign Co. 2008
Clark and Riggs 2011
Five to Nine Years
Weatherall Co., Inc. 2012
Schimpff’s Confectionery 2014
Personalized Merchant Services, LLC. 2014
Expedia Cruises, New Albany 2015
Winston Industries 2016
Two to Four Years
King’s-Quality Restoration Services LLC 2017
The Breakwater 2017
Tree of Life Family Birth Center 2018
Red Roof Inn – Georgetown 2018
A Class Act DJ’s 2018
Heine Brothers’ Coffee 2019
The Refinery 2019
American Health Network 2019
Blacksmith Iron Works 2019
Sprechers Automotive 2019
Chicken Salad Chick 2019
One Year
Fibrenew Southern Indiana 2020
Excel Excavating, Incorporated 2020

Survey Results: Employers Expand Efforts to Attract, Retain Talent; Update on COVID-19 Impacts

by 1si NewsEconomic Development

Employers are aggressively taking proactive steps to try and solve some of the workforce challenges that have been prevalent in recent years. The findings are illustrated in the 13th annual employer workforce survey from the Indiana Chamber and its Institute for Workforce Excellence®.

Skillful Indiana was the lead sponsor of the survey, with support from Amatrol and WGU Indiana. There were 937 responses (during a two-week period in mid-September) across a broad range of industries.

“For years, we have heard leaders in the business community lament the lack of skilled employees to meet their workforce needs,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “It appears they are now tackling the issue head-on, offering additional opportunities to attract talent for today and tomorrow.”

To view a summary of the survey, click here.

Economic Update: Transportation and Warehousing Job Gains

by 1si NewsEconomic Development

The pandemic-induced recession is the greatest shock to the economy since the Great Depression. National unemployment rates did not quite approach numbers observed during the Depression, but the sudden rise in job losses is unparallel. Regionally, similar patterns were observed.

Employment losses for the five-county region were just above 30,000, far exceeding losses in the Great Recession. Employment, as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, does not consider county residence. For example, a resident of Floyd County may be working in Jefferson County, KY, and that person will show up as employed and as a member of the Floyd County labor force. When we refer to the 30,000 employment losses across the five-county region in Southern Indiana, some of the associated job losses occurred in Kentucky. Given that more than 35,000 Hoosiers commute to Kentucky daily for work, that is a reasonable conclusion.

Up until now, the only payroll data available for Southern Indiana was for the first quarter of 2020, just before the shutdown of the economy. The first quarter showed slightly positive job gains, but the largest increase occurred in transportation and warehousing, adding 900 jobs. Removing the job gains from public administration, which were linked to the Census, transportation and warehousing jobs easily exceeded all industries combined.

We now have county payrolls data from the 2nd quarter, and the results were expected. Keep in mind that April will go down as the bottom of the current recession. Job losses were severe and abrupt. During the Great Recession, it took a year for unemployment claims to peak. In 2020 recession, unemployment claims peaked in two weeks. The five-county Southern Indiana region saw total job losses of approximately 11,500, about double the losses that occurred during the Great Recession. Like the first quarter, transportation and warehousing saw significant gains, adding 1,776 jobs. The three industries with the highest job losses: manufacturing, accommodation and food services, and health care and social services. Third quarter data will be out around February 2021, and we will see a complete reversal of the job losses that occurred in the second quarter.

More recently, we see that job postings in the Transportation and Material Moving Occupation Family far exceed other occupation families. In the past 30 days, job postings in the transportation and material moving family were almost at 700, and healthcare practitioners were almost 450. Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Driver was the dominant position in the transportation family, and registered nurse for the healthcare family of occupations.

The 2020 recession accelerated some trends that have been in development for several years. One of the more noticeable perhaps has been in online shopping. While this trend could both favorably and adversely impact some local retailers, the region stands to benefit primarily through the agglomeration of transportation and warehousing companies. This has been evident in 2020 with transportation and warehousing being the big job generator for the entire region.

Note: Job postings data source: Burning Glass; County payrolls data source: STATS Indiana Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; County employment data source: FactSet

One Southern Indiana Announces Webpage to Assist Office of the Governor

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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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Thank You for Renewing Your Membership | November 2020

by 1si NewsThank Your for Renewing Your Membership

One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership during the month of November 2020.

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More) Member Since
paco manufacturing 1976
Westminster Village Kentuckiana & Health Care Center 1976
John-Kenyon Eye Center 1983
Star Electric 1984
Ten to 24 Years
Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) 1997
Combs Heating & Air Conditioning LLC 1998
Heartland, A Global Payments Company 2004
PuroClean of Southern Indiana 2009
Sapp Tax and Financial Services 2008
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel 2008
Five to Nine Years
Gotta Go Surplus 2013
Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services – Cory Williams 2014
SK Sign & Banner 2014
Form G Companies, LLC 2015
Two to Four Years
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana 2016
Bluegrass Technologies Corp. 2016
Charles Schwab – Michael E. Johnson 2016
Civilcon, Inc. 2016
Down Syndrome of Louisville Indiana Campus 2016
Ford Motor Company 2016
Integrity Sign Solutions, Inc. 2016
Kaiser Home Support Services, Inc. 2016
Mathes Pharmacy & Homecare 2016
BJB Inc. 2017
American Shooters Indoor Gun Range 2018
Gaylor Electric 2018
GoBo’s 2018
Louisville Regional Airport Authority 2018
Park National Bank 2018
Rapid Industries Inc. 2018
TFS The Foundation Specialists 2018
One Year
Bill Cline Allstate Agency 2019
Creation Creek 2019
Guardian Inspections 2019
Hagerman Inc. 2019
Heritage Ford 2019
Jubilee of Wellness 2019
New Albany Broadcasting WMYO-TV and WKYI-TV 2019
Spencer Machine & Tool Co., Inc. 2019
The Refinery 2019

Finalists Announced for the 2020 One Southern Indiana ONCE Awards

by 1si News1si Press Release

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 23rd.  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

1Source HCMS, Clark Memorial Health, iHeart Media, L&D Mail Masters, PNC Bank and The Refinery.

 

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Parker HVAC Filtration Division Announces Multi-Year Investment to Increase Production

by 1si NewsEconomic Development

JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. (October 1, 2020) – With the assistance of One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and local economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, Ind., the HVAC Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation announced today a significant multi-year investment in its Jeffersonville location, in the River Ridge Commerce Center.

The investment will support increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has expanded the need for air filtration products for industrial and work environments. This project will allow the company to ramp up manufacturing capacity, and associated job growth, to produce HEPA filter products as well as filters used in medical and lab settings.

“Parker is excited to announce this investment in the future of our Jeffersonville facility. By adding new state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing technologies, this project will enable us to expand our production capacity and continue providing our customers with advanced filtration solutions, including critical products that are currently supporting the front-line effort to combat the spread of COVID-19,” said Jon Gallisdorfer, General Manager, Parker HVAC Filtration Division. “We greatly appreciate the support of our partners at the River Ridge Development Authority and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for their help in making this initiative possible.”

Formerly known as CLARCOR Air Filtration Products, Inc., the Jeffersonville facility was purchased by Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, as part of the company’s acquisition of CLARCOR Inc. in February 2017.  The HVAC Filtration Division provides filters that are critical in saving lives in the healthcare sector, while also providing important daily living protection in the consumer arena and ongoing livestock virus protection in the agriculture and farming sectors.

“We are pleased to see the companies in the River Ridge Commerce Center continuing to expand,” said Executive Director Jerry Acy. “Our central location and world-class amenities have made River Ridge a preferred location to not only attract new business but allow healthy businesses to grow as well. Companies like Parker HVAC Filtration Division understand we have all the components to make them successful now and in the future: location, access to major interstates, waterways and rail, modern infrastructure and a competitive tax environment.”

HVAC Filtration was offered conditional tax credits from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation based on the company’s job creation plans. These incentives are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired.

“Parker Hannifin is manufacturing a critical product for both the health care sector and everyday consumers, and as the Crossroads of America, Indiana couldn’t be a more ideal place for them to grow,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger. “As a state, we’re committed to supporting their long-term growth, and I’m excited to see the impact this expansion has on our state and on the community of Jeffersonville.”

Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore said, “We are excited to support Jeffersonville’s growing business community, and the continuing expansion of manufacturers like Parker helps to ensure the reopening and rebuilding of the Southern Indiana economy will be steady and continue on an upward trajectory.”

1si President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser said, “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge businesses in all sorts of new ways, some have been able to do exceptionally well considering the circumstances. Parker’s HVAC Filtration Division offers a product in demand for our new reality and we congratulate them for seizing this opportunity to increase manufacturing of products in need by front line workers as well as everyday citizens.”

About Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

About Parker HVAC Filtration Division

Parker’s HVAC Filtration Division is a leading manufacturer of HVAC filtration products for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Offering the broadest line of filtration products in the industry, Parker’s HVAC products are improving the quality of air around the world. Learn more about Parker’s HVAC Filtration Division at www.parker.com/hvac.

About One Southern Indiana:

One Southern Indiana (1si) was formed in July of 2006 from the economic development organization serving Clark and Floyd counties and the chamber of commerce. 1si’s mission is to help businesses thrive in the Southern Indiana and 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; and advocacy supports businesses at the government level by engaging in the initiatives to preserve, protect and promote a business-friendly environment free of obstacles to growth and development of commerce. For more information on One Southern Indiana: www.1si.org

Thank You for Renewing Your Membership | August 2020

by 1si NewsThank Your for Renewing Your Membership

One Southern Indiana would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership during the month of August 2020.

Quarter Century Club (25 Years or More) Member Since Date
Irving Materials, Inc. 1968
Clark Memorial Health 1976
Frank Stemler & Sons dba Stemler Plumbing 1977
AAA Hoosier Motor Club 1984
Commercial Kentucky, Inc. 1988
DMLO CPAs 1993
Ten to 24 Years
Caesars Southern Indiana 1996
Chemtrusion, Inc. 1996
Renaissance Design Build, Inc. 1999
Health Insurance by Design 2003
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County 2005
Highlander Point Center 2006
Bottles Unlimited 2007
Bowles Mattress Co., Inc. 2007
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 2007
Impact Sales Systems 2007
Talis Group, Inc. 2007
Northern Continental Logistics 2008
Steven Brewer & Company, CPAs, PC 2008
C3 Tech 2009
ID&A, Inc. 2010
Five to Nine Years
Jimmy John’s 2011
AccessiCare Elder Home Care 2012
Elite Home Inspections, LLC 2012
Fox Insurance & Investments, LLC 2012
Dr. Black’s Eye Associates 2013
University of Louisville – College of Business 2013
Chester Pool Systems, Inc. 2014
Elite Printing Resources, LLC 2014
C2 Strategic Communications LLC 2015
Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic 2015
Shoe Sensation #973 2015
Two to Four Years
ADT Security Services 2016
H & H Metal Products, Inc. 2016
J & C Technologies 2016
Trinity Dynamics, Inc. 2016
Welbilt KitchenCare 2016
Force Construction Company Inc. 2017
Groups Recover Together 2017
Little Caesars Pizza 2017
OneAmerica Companies 2017
Farmers Insurance 2018
Hanover College 2018
Hoosier Realty 2018
Logan Lavelle Hunt, a Shepherd Partner 2018
Sonitrol Security 2018
Winnies Decadent Desserts & Deli 2018
One Year
Chick-fil-A Jeffersonville 2019
Insuramax 2019
My Scratch & Dent Appliances and Warehousing 2019
Operations Kick Start 2019
Progressive Material 2019
The Mustard Seed, Thrift On Mission, Inc. 2019
The Perfumery, Inc. 2019
VS Engineering 2019
Workout Anytime Jeffersonville 2019