Wall Street Suites: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Indiana & Louisville.
Jeffersonville, IN-May 27th, 2024 -Wall Street Suites is thrilled to announce its grand opening event on June 3rd, from 11 am-2 pm at 424 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN. This innovative workspace is dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and elevating business owners in the Louisville and Southern Indiana regions.
As a haven for aspiring and established women entrepreneurs, Wall Street Suites aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and success. The space is thoughtfully designed to cater specifically to the needs of women-owned businesses, offering a wide range of amenities and resources.
One of the key highlights of Wall Street Suites is its commitment to affordability. Recognizing the financial constraints that many small businesses owners face, the lease prices at Wall Street Suites are designed to be accessible for entrepreneurs with limited capital for monthly overheads. This ensures that aspiring businesswomen can focus on their ventures without the burden of exorbitant costs.
In addition, Wall Street Suites proudly extends special discounts to first-time LLC owners, veterans, non-profits, and women over 55. By offering these incentives, the workspace aims to empower and recognize the contributions of these remarkable individuals, who often face unique challenges in the business world.
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Jeffersonville, IN, at 424 Wall Street, Wall Street Suites provides a central and thriving hub for female entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and thrive. The prime location offers easy access to a vibrant business community, networking opportunities, and a supportive ecosystem.
The grand opening event on June 3rd promises to be an evening of celebration, networking, and inspiration. Attendees can expect an engaging program featuring guest speakers, and a chance to explore the state-of-the-art facilities at Wall Street Suites.
“We are excited to open the doors of Wall Street Suites and provide a space where women can flourish,” said Deidra Collins, Founder and CEO of Wall Street Suites. “Our mission is to empower women in business by providing them with the tools, resources, and the community they need to succeed. We invite all the community, aspiring and established entrepreneurs to join us at our grand opening event and be part of this incredible journey.”
For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, or to RSVP for the Ribbon Cutting on June 3rd, 2024
please contact:
Contact: Deidra Collins
Wall Street Suites
Phone: 502-262-1404/ Email: wallstsuites@outlook.com
IU Southeast Announces New Scholarship for Gap Year Students
New Albany, Ind. (May 24, 2024) – Indiana University Southeast recently announced the creation of a new scholarship for gap-year students, a first for colleges and universities in the southern Indiana, north-central Kentucky region. Traditionally, students who take a gap year between high school and college may miss out on scholarship opportunities.
The IU Southeast Gap Year Scholarship is a $4,000 scholarship, $1,000 per year, renewable for four years.
“A growing number of high school students are taking a year off between high school and college, a time normally referred to as a gap year,” said Lisa Hoffman, interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment services at IU Southeast. “Indiana University Southeast recognizes the value of a gap year for some students and wants to provide opportunities for students who have taken time off for service, work, travel, or other activities after high school. This new scholarship is a way to welcome students to IU Southeast after their gap year.”
The IU Southeast Gap Year Scholarship can be awarded to first-time students who graduated from high school up to two years before enrolling at IU Southeast. Students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.00, must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a minimum GPA once enrolled, and may pursue any major offered at IU Southeast.
“IU Southeast already offers the best value in the region, combining the prestige of an Indiana University degree with the most affordable tuition among four-year colleges and universities,” said Hoffman. “Now we are also becoming the first university in our region to launch a scholarship tailored to students who take a gap year or two between high school and college.”
For more information about the Gap Year Scholarship, or other IU Southeast scholarships, contact the Student Central office at sesc@ius.edu or visit the scholarship search website at https://southeast.iu.edu/scholarships.
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About IU Southeast: IU Southeast is one of seven campuses of Indiana University. Offering more than 150 degree programs and concentrations, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has over 3,750 students and employs over 360 faculty members. About 400 students live on campus in five fully furnished, lodge-style residence halls. Through an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast offers in-state tuition to students enrolled from eight counties in the Louisville region. IU Southeast has three nationally recognized, accredited schools including the School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing. For more information, visit www.ius.edu. IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.
Louisville Zoo’s Popular Red Panda Gets New Digs for His Birthday
Sunny D’s new space offers enhanced explorations, relaxation and future housing for multiple red pandas
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 23, 2024) – Today, the Louisville Zoo announced that one of their most beloved animals — Sundara (Sunny D), the red panda — is now back on exhibit in a totally new space, just in time for his May 23rd birthday.
Sunny D’s new location makes him exhibit neighbors with the Zoo’s trio of Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths — Fern, Sunni and Sebastian— and provides more room for the 2-year-old panda to explore and relax. His new surroundings boast two large outdoor areas as well as offering the potential to house multiple red pandas in the future.
Dan Maloney, director of the Louisville Zoo emphasized the habitat’s role in supporting the broader conservation efforts of the Red Panda Species Survival Plan.
“With this new habitat, the Louisville Zoo continues its commitment to the care and conservation of endangered species like the red panda by not only providing a nurturing environment for Sunny D, but also the opportunity for potential offspring.”
Red pandas love to climb, and Sunny D’s new abode is outfitted with a network of climbing elements that span the length of the habitat. This structure is specially designed from sizeable pieces of an Osage orange tree that succumbed to a storm at Joe Creason Park and was donated to the Zoo by Metro Parks. Additional hollow trees offer cozy spots for Sunny D’s other favorite pastime, napping.
Lush bamboo plants enrich his new home, offering diverse feeding opportunities. The dwelling is also equipped with large fans and shaded areas to help Sunny D stay cool, along with a comfortable indoor bedroom.
In addition to providing a superior living space for Sunny D, the Zoo plans to introduce an immersive behind-the-scenes experience with red pandas. This will include naturalistic log training stations for VIP encounters and daily keeper chats for guests. The behind-the-scenes area is fully ADA-compliant, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring/summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Zoo will close early on Friday, June 7, enter 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (exit by 3 p.m.). Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
2024 SoIN Fun Trail Digital Passport Launches in Southern Indiana
Earn points, shop for prizes and redeem special offers while exploring Clark & Floyd Counties
Southern Indiana (May 21, 2024) – The SoIN Fun Trail is back in Southern Indiana! Now through September 2, 2024, the free, digital passport offers visitors and residents a guide to their best bets for family fun in Clark and Floyd counties. It connects passholders to Southern Indiana state parks, museums, restaurants, water parks, shops and more.
Participants can create a login and easily add the digital passport to their smartphones for quick access to check in, earn prizes and take advantage of special offers. Participating businesses and attractions are located throughout Clark and Floyd counties in Southern Indiana. More than 80 locations are on the SoIN Fun Trail, including places where families and individuals can play, stay, dine, explore and learn. Passholders can:
- Take a rugged ATV tour at The Woods ATV Adventures
- Pick fresh fruit and vegetables at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyard
- Hike atop 390-million-year-old fossil beds at Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Splash into summer at Clarksville Cove or River Run Family Water Park
- Feed the ducks or whisk down the tube slide at Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant
- Explore public art and outdoor events at the NoCo Arts & Cultural District
- Enjoy yummy BBQ and a taste of history at Big Ben’s at the Depot
- Tour the Vintage Fire Museum to view a preserved collection of fire engines, including one dating back to 1756
- And much more!
New Prizes
Participants use points earned to shop for prizes in the passport. Passholders choose when and how to redeem points. Points must be used by September 15, 2024. Prizes include gift cards to:
- Indiana State Parks
- Wimsatt Soap & Soy Candle Bar
- Regalo Gifts
- M. Franks an O’Shea’s Pub
Passholders can also use their points to rack up entries for the grand prize drawing – a “Visit SoIN Again” package including a stay at TownePlace Suites in Jeffersonville, a gift card to J&B Magic Shop & Theater for a show of your choice, a 1-hour pickleball clinic at Goodbounce, a gift card to RecBar 812, and more!
Special Offers & Activations
More than 20 participating locations are including special offers this year. Here are just a few things passholders can take advantage of once they sign up for the SoIN Fun Trail:
- Get $2 off adult admission at the Howard Steamboat Museum. Marvel at the size of a steamboat’s paddlewheel and explore Southern Indiana’s extensive steamboat history inside this 22-room mansion.
- Play one of the 200 pinball machines at RecBar 812, where you can claim 10 free tokens with a purchase of $5 or more. RecBar has delicious food and fun for the whole family, plus you can find ultra-rare games like Primus and Killer Queen.
- Enjoy a free single scoop of ice cream with paid admission to Charlestown Family Activities Park, which features a splash pad, roller skating, putt-putt golf and a pirate playground.
- Get 15% off your entire purchase of country farm-fresh food at Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant.
Passholders can also keep an eye out for special pop-up activations throughout the summer! Activations will feature giveaways exclusive to Fun Trail passholders.
Finally, for the most dedicated Fun Trail passholders, the first 20 individuals to complete the SoIN Fun Trail by checking in at all locations on the pass will receive an exclusive Fun Trail t-shirt commemorating their achievement.
Passholders can view all participating partners, special offers and prizes in their passport. Some restrictions apply. Check with participating businesses for full details.
Getting Started
Those interested in signing up for the free SoIN Fun Trail passport can visit GoSoIN.com/Passports to join the trail. The website also includes more details on the passport, including images of prizes and a video with step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.
If you are interested in interviewing someone about the SoIN Fun Trail or if you would like more details, please contact Communications Manager Anna Rosales-Crone at Anna@GoSoIN.com or 812-282-6692.
SoIN Tourism is the official destination marketing organization for Clark and Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana, just north of Louisville, Ky. Offering authentic experiences in the Kentuckiana region, SoIN includes historic downtowns in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Clarksville’s retail corridor, as well as the communities of Charlestown, Floyds Knobs, Henryville, Memphis, New Washington, Sellersburg, and Starlight. Visitors who would like more information can visit the destination’s website, GoSoIN.com.
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Mayor Moore Supports Pay Raise, New Work Schedule for Police
On May 16, 2024, Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore announced his strong support for raising the base salary for newly hired police officers by more than $6,000 along with a new five days-on and four day-off rotating work schedule.
Under a proposed amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #100, the patrolman salary would increase from $59,714.92 to $66,000 starting July 1st.
“This raise will go a long way in bringing the pay for our police officers in line with other departments in the area,” said Moore who is requesting the City Council approve the amendment at Monday’s meeting. “It will send a message that Jeffersonville is committed to compensating our officers for their work and sacrifice.”
The amendment also would implement an 8 ½ hour work day with five days-on and four days-off.
“This creative work schedule would be the first in the region and one of the few in the nation,” said Moore. “It allows our officers to have more flexibility in their work schedule in a very stressful job so they can spend more time with their families.”
Moore also supports a proposed increase in longevity pay for officers from 1.5% of a first-class patrolman’s pay for each year of service to a maximum of 25 years. Presently longevity pay is 1.2% for each year of service up to 20 years.
“I commend Chief Kavanaugh and the City Council for being proactive in our on-going efforts in enticing and retaining the best men and women to keep us safe. Our city is experiencing incredible growth, as Mayor I support any efforts that will make sure our residents are well protected,” said Moore.
The City Council is scheduled to consider the changes to the collective bargaining agreement at its meeting Monday at 6 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall located at 500 Quartermaster Ct. in Jeffersonville.
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Nicholas J. Lococo Joins Stites & Harbison’s Louisville Office
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 16, 2024)—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Nicholas J. Lococo (Nick) to the firm’s Louisville, Ky., office. He is a Member (Partner) in the Business & Finance Service Group
Lococo’s practice focuses on public and municipal finance. He advises clients on financial transactions, including identifying the most efficient means to finance a transaction, analyzing potential transaction risks, and drafting and reviewing legislation, agreements and certificates.
Prior to Stites & Harbison, Lococo was a partner of a small, boutique firm in Louisville that specialized in public and municipal bond finance. Before that, he served as an Assistant County Attorney for the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office.
Lococo earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Kentucky and is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers.
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.
SoIN Tourism Promotes Katerina Koehler to Senior Marketing Manager
Southern Indiana (May 16, 2024) – SoIN Tourism is pleased to announce the promotion of Katerina Koehler to senior marketing manager. In this role, she will support SoIN’s destination marketing by developing and managing written, visual and video content for the organization’s website, social media, email newsletters and third-party channels.
“As SoIN Tourism has expanded its outreach, Katerina has also taken on additional managerial responsibilities,” said SoIN Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Luanne Mattson. “She has shown great leadership and positivity, helping the community thrive since she joined SoIN Tourism in 2019.”
Over the last five years, Koehler has helped raise brand awareness for SoIN Tourism with high-quality visuals that motivate action and friendly, engaging content on social media. She is always experimenting, evaluating and improving. SoIN Tourism’s social media presence increased 50% during Koehler’s time as visual content manager, jumping from 30,000 followers in 2019 to more than 45,000 followers in 2024.
Koehler is also the mastermind behind SoIN Tourism’s promotional items, earning the award for “Best Specialty Item” at the 2022 Indiana Tourism Conference. She has been the driving force behind SoIN Tourism’s digital passports program, including the popular “SoIN Fun Trail,” which allows visitors and locals to explore SoIN while earning prizes and exclusive discounts from participating local businesses.
Koehler is a graduate of Ball State University. Before joining SoIN Tourism, she spent four years in the marketing department of Luckett & Farley in Louisville, building up her experience in graphic design and project management. She is actively engaged in the community, serving as a board member for Friends of the Ohio River Greenway, the marketing chair for Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Co-op (SIRMC), and she is a member of the Leadership Southern Indiana FOCUS committee.
To learn more or to schedule an interview, please contact Communications Manager Anna Rosales-Crone at Anna@GoSoIN.com.
SoIN Tourism is the official destination marketing organization for Clark and Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana, just north of Louisville, Ky. Offering authentic experiences in the Kentuckiana region, SoIN includes historic downtowns in Jeffersonville and New Albany, Clarksville’s retail corridor, as well as the communities of Charlestown, Floyds Knobs, Henryville, Memphis, New Washington, Sellersburg, and Starlight. Visitors who would like more information can visit the destination’s website, GoSoIN.com.
Jeffersonville launches Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
Jeffersonville, Ind. – Residents and visitors to downtown Jeffersonville will soon be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor spaces. This comes after the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) approved the City’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) application.
“It’s an exciting opportunity for downtown Jeff,” Mayor Mike Moore said. “We believe the DORA designation will promote community engagement, boost economic activity, and provide folks with a vibrant and dynamic outdoor social space.”
The Jeffersonville City Council approved the DORA ordinance pursuant to I.C. 7.1-3-31.
Downtown retailers within a certain location will have the opportunity to apply for a permit. Under state law, the city may establish up to seven DORAs.
All residential property is excluded. At each of the street entries/exits from the DORA, the sidewalk will be painted with a logo making it clear someone is entering or exiting the refreshment area.
All participating retailers will have a sign posted within their establishment that indicates they are a DORA location and use designated DORA cups. These cups are for use only in the refreshment area.
Numerous downtown restaurants and retailers have expressed interest in becoming a DORA in Jeffersonville.
“We’re excited,” Moore said. “Especially as the temperatures increase, I can see downtown businesses working together to promote the area and coordinating events. Other cities have seen a substantial increase in foot traffic and customer spending after allowing similar permits.”
A DORA boundary may not be located within 200 feet of a church or school, unless there is at least eighty-five (85) feet and a two (2) lane road of at least thirty (30) feet in width between the boundary and the church or school.
To be considered, you must first apply with the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Here’s the link to the application for the retail permittee in DORA: 57288 fill-in and ATC: Alcohol Permit Applications & Forms (in.gov).
To learn more about DORA, please visit: https://cityofjeff.net/dora/
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IU Southeast, Hanover College Create Graduate Admissions Pathway
Hanover, Ind. (May 8, 2024) – In a rare public-private partnership, Indiana University Southeast Chancellor Debbie Ford, and Hanover College President Lake Lambert, signed a memorandum of understanding establishing an expedited admissions pathway for Hanover College graduates into select IU Southeast graduate programs.
The Expedited Admissions Pathway is designed to advance both institutions’ strong commitments to providing meaningful pathways for students to advance their academic interests.
Under the agreement, Indiana University Southeast agrees to provide an expedited admissions pathway for Hanover graduates. To be eligible for the Pathway, Hanover College students must complete their undergraduate degree at Hanover College and meet Indiana University Southeast admissions requirements. Indiana University Southeast will waive application fees, test requirements, admissions essays, and letters of recommendation for eligible students applying to the participating graduate programs.
The Pathway is available to eligible Hanover College students applying to the following degree programs:
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Science in Strategic Finance
- Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (Students choose one of eight existing tracks or design their own):
- Applied Behavioral Sciences
- Applied Science & Instruction
- Digital Media
- Gender Studies
- Health Humanities
- International Studies
- Organizational Leadership and Communication
- Post-Secondary Instruction
- Transition to Teaching Licensing Pathway in Elementary, Secondary, Early Childhood, or Special Education. (This graduate program leads to teaching certification and can also lead to a Master of Science in Education degree.)
“We are pleased to form this partnership which will allow Hanover College graduates a pathway to affordable graduate degrees,” said Debbie Ford, chancellor of IU Southeast. “Our graduate business and education programs are nationally accredited and recognized for their quality and academic rigor. Graduates of these programs go on to meaningful careers, most in our region, benefitting the area’s economy while serving the needs of local businesses and non-profit organizations.”
“Hanover College is committed to preparing its students for the future and providing opportunities to continue their education,” said Lake Lambert, president of Hanover College. “By providing streamlined admission to several of IU Southeast’s graduate programs, we are able to expand our ability to help students thrive. We look forward to partnering with IU Southeast in this new endeavor.”
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About IU Southeast: IU Southeast is one of seven campuses of Indiana University. Offering more than 150 degree programs and concentrations, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has over 3,750 students and employs over 360 faculty members. About 400 students live on campus in five fully furnished, lodge-style residence halls. Through an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast offers in-state tuition to students enrolled from eight counties in the Louisville region. IU Southeast has three nationally recognized, accredited schools including the School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing. For more information, visit www.ius.edu. IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.
About Hanover College
Located on 650 acres overlooking the Ohio River in southeastern Indiana, Hanover College is a premier, nationally ranked liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the sciences, education and business. Hanover is a challenging and supportive community whose members take responsibility for lifelong inquiry, transformative learning and meaningful service. It is dedicated to creating a distinctive intellectual community within which students are challenged and nurtured to take responsibility for their learning and their lives and to develop their unique abilities to their highest levels. Founded in 1827, Hanover is the first private, four-year college in Indiana.
Seated (L to R): Chancellor Debbie Ford, Indiana University Southeast; Lake Lamber, Hanover College. Standing (L to R): from IU Southeast, Carla Hermann, interim dean of graduate studies; Lisa Hoffman, interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment services; Michelle Williams, executive vice president of academic affairs; from Hanover College, Jenny Moss, executive director of the College’s Levett Career Center, and Carey Adams, provost and vice president for academic affairs.