Luckett & Farley and Clark Dietz, Inc. partner with City of New Albany to create revitalized East Main Street corridor

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September 15, 2023

Media contact:

Stephanie Smith
C2 Strategic Communications
ssmith@c2strategic.com
502-744-5488

Sarah Kays
Luckett & Farley
skays@luckett-farley.com
502-600-2410

Luckett & Farley and Clark Dietz, Inc. partner with City of New Albany to create revitalized East Main Street corridor

New Albany, Ind. – (Sept. 15, 2023) Citizens and downtown businesses gathered this morning to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the New Albany Streetscape Project, another visionary step in the revitalization of this prominent downtown corridor.

Luckett & Farley and Clark Dietz, Inc. partnered with the City of New Albany to make this project a reality. Work began on this $5.5 million dollar project last September and features improvements to pedestrian safety and the overall visual appeal on the Main Street corridor from State Street to East Fifth Street. 

“We continue to enjoy our long-standing relationship with the City of New Albany,” says Clark Dietz, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Wes Christmas, PE. “The Revitalization of East Main Street, efforts to upgrade multi-modal accessibility and safety and overall improvement of the character of the corridor were forward-thinking goals set by the city that align with our mission to improve quality of life for the residents of New Albany. We’re excited that the enhancements will foster better connections between businesses and patrons and supports what we feel is truly special about the City’s identity.”

Christmas adds, “Luckett & Farley is an excellent project partner— they were adept at listening to what the city wanted to achieve and seamlessly incorporated those elements into the design. Our team’s collaborative effort compliments and frames the buildings on East Main Street without distracting from the beautiful historic structures.”

New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan says, “The streetscape here is wonderful thanks to the hard work of Luckett & Farley. They were able to create beautiful landscaping that complements the historic buildings on Main Street and that’s exactly what we needed. Thanks to Luckett & Farley’s great design, this project has been overwhelmingly successful.”

Luckett & Farley’s innovative design approach focused on expanding pedestrian spaces, introducing comfortable seating amenities and creating a unified aesthetic that complemented the downtown businesses. The final design transformed curbside parking spaces into dynamic community gathering areas, uniquely tailored to support each building’s façade and business activities. A key element of the project was the implementation of a road diet, reducing the width of a two-lane road. This not only slowed traffic for increased safety but also opened up more space for pedestrians.

The streetscape now encompasses pedestrian pathways, spaces to support local businesses, charming street parklets, environmentally friendly bio-remediation landscape islands, and a cohesive wayfinding bollard system. These enhancements were carefully integrated into the historical context of the area, bridging the past with the present to create a vibrant and inviting downtown atmosphere.

Matt Gullo, urban planning & landscape architecture discipline manager, Luckett & Farley, says, “Luckett & Farley is fortunate to work with great partners like the City of New Albany and Clark Dietz, Inc. to create this street scape. Projects like this bring the community together and serve the residents of New Albany in a unique and meaningful way.

Every town and city have assets that must be leveraged to create a vibrant identity and welcoming sense of place. As landscape architects we strive to design spaces that are dynamic, flexible and adaptable by stitching together the old and the new.

Luckett & Farley celebrates New Albany’s vision today as we continue to create spaces that bring joy and make communities better places to work, live and play.”

About Luckett & Farley

Luckett & Farley is one of Kentucky’s largest and oldest continually operating architecture firms. The employee-owned company offers design and engineering services through a studio model including architects, engineers, interior designers and developers with shared industry expertise to turn clients’ objectives into outcomes. For more information, visit luckett-farley.com.

About Clark Dietz, Inc.

Clark Dietz, Inc. is a multi-disciplined infrastructure engineering firm operating from offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Our primary areas of service include civil and environmental infrastructure, transportation, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Clark Dietz’s mission is engineering quality of life that provides a positive impact on people, the natural environment, and the economic well-being of communities. For more information, visit www.clarkdietz.com.

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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.

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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Financial Assistance Available for Duke Energy Customers in Indiana

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If you or someone you know is having trouble paying utility expenses, there are many programs available to help.

ASSISTANCE AGENCY FUNDS

Assistance agencies in your area may be able to help make payments to cover some or all of your past-due utility bill balance. To learn about agencies that serve your area, please dial 211, visit 211.org or text your ZIP code to 898211. This free service helps connect customers to local community agencies supplying aid for a wide range of needs, including help with energy bills. These agencies often administer both state and federal funds or know of state agencies that are overseeing related state-approved funds.

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

This income-based assistance program allows those earning below certain income thresholds to qualify for federal energy bill assistance. The qualifying income thresholds are based on factors that include household income and the number of people living in your home.

To learn how to qualify and apply for EAP funds, call 317.232.7777 or visit in.gov/ihcda.

Share the Light Fund®

Share the Light Fund brings together customers and communities to help individuals and families struggling to pay their energy bills. Duke Energy works with agencies to distribute funds to qualifying customers in order to pay energy bills, deposits, and reconnection/connection charges.

Find your local agency and learn more at duke-energy.com/ShareTheLight.

OTHER ASSISTANCE
Budget Billing

Favored by customers who like to know what to expect each month, Duke Energy’s Budget Billing program allows you to pay one predictable monthly amount to help provide better control over your budget. Your monthly Budget Billing amount is based on the average of your actual bills over the last 12 months and is periodically reviewed and adjusted.

To learn more or sign up online, visit duke-energy.com/BudgetBilling.

Pick Your Due Date

With Duke Energy’s Pick Your Due Date option, you can choose the date you want your energy bill to be due each month. For even more control over your energy bills, combine Pick Your Due Date together with Budget Billing.

Learn more about Pick Your Due Date at duke-energy.com/DueDate.

Installment Plans

Installment plans give you more flexibility to pay back a past-due balance over a longer period of time. Helpful options are available for you to request a few extra days or to restructure your entire past-due balance into a monthly payment plan.

To learn more, visit duke-energy.com/MoreTime or call customer service at 800.521.2232.

Due Date Extension

If you know ahead of time that you will miss your due date, this payment option may be for you. Extend your payment due date by up to 10 business days to avoid late fees. Learn more at duke-energy.com/ExtendDueDate.

Usage and Budget Alerts

Take control of your electricity use and monthly budget with Usage Alerts. By having a smart meter and an email address on file, you’ll automatically be enrolled to receive a notification showing how much electricity you’re using and how much it may cost, in time to adjust.

You also have the option to set up Budget Alerts to help keep your bill in check. Get informed when your bill is expected to reach a specific dollar amount you choose, allowing you to course-correct and cut back on your usage if you wish. Set up your Budget Alerts by clicking the Manage My Usage Alerts button in your Mid-cycle Alert. Learn more at duke-energy.com/UsageAlerts.

CFD Awards Additional $180,000 Grant for Paramedicine Program

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New grant from the IDOH is in addition to another $315,000 grant already awarded.

CLARKSVILLE, IN (August 9, 2023) – The Clarksville Fire Department is getting some additional assistance in launching a new program aimed at alleviating overcrowding in local emergency rooms and improving response times for ambulances. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) recently notified Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs that his department was awarded a grant of $180,000 for the new Paramedicine program.

Earlier this year, the Clarksville Fire Department was awarded a $315,000 grant to start the new Paramedicine program, which would be the first of its kind in Southern Indiana. Working with Clark Memorial Hospital and LifeSpring Health Systems, the CFD will create a database of patients with approved treatment plans. The patients could be dealing with health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, respiratory issues, or postpartum concerns. Using the grant funds, the CFD will hire part-time nurses or paramedics to schedule short, in-home appointments with these patients to provide care, change dressings, and other related medical needs.

Skaggs says his first grant proposal to the Indiana Department of Health was for $400,000, but the department ended up receiving an award of $315,000. He says this additional grant of $180,000 is from the Health Innovation Partnerships and Programs division of the IDOH, a different source from the original grant.

“Although we could have made the program work with the original grant, this additional funding will serve as a valuable resource for helping to get the new Paramedicine program up and running,” said Chief Skaggs. “These funds will allow us to purchase additional medical equipment and hire additional program staff to serve the community.”

The in-home visits provided by the Paramedicine program will be free, but the CFD will not cover expenses such as medications or other needed medical items.  Those will be the responsibility of the patient. Chief Skaggs says the grant funds will be in place through 2026, and should cover things such as equipment, a vehicle, and salaries for the part-time paramedicine staff.

 

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