Weather Forces Salvation Army to Cancel Shredding Event

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Erring on the side of caution and safety, the shredding event slated for this Thursday at the Salvation Army of Southern Indiana in New Albany must be cancelled because of predicted rains and storms throughout the day.

 Youth in the summer camp had worked hard to organize and publicize the event, according to Shelby Rayls, program director, yet their safety, as well as that of A Plus Paper Shredding employees operating the massive shredding machine and people coming to have their items pulverized, drove the decision.

Proceeds from free-will donations were to support the Salvation Army’s youth programming. That benefit will still exist once a new date can be determined and publicized. The new date will be next summer since the teens’ activities already have been scheduled for the remainder of this year’s camp. Their involvement in the planning and management of the event is part of the camp’s youth leadership development focus.

Rayls appreciates the public’s understanding of this difficult decision and urges people to help spread the word about the cancellation. 

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Announces The Koetter Group as Presenting Sponsor for 2023 

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Key supporters for 32nd festival also include meetNKY

 

Bardstown, Ky. (June 23, 2023) – – – The Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced several key sponsors for 2023 including The Koetter Group as presenting sponsor and meetNKY as the media tent sponsor. 

“The Koetter Group has been a long-time partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival,” said Randy Prasse, KBF president and COO. “We are thrilled to continue that relationship and elevate their presence here just as we continue to elevate the festival.”

Founded in 1954, The Koetter Group is a third-generation owned family business specializing in construction, real estate, building services and K-Rax premium spirits barrel storage systems. 

“The Koetter Group is proud to continue our partnership with The Kentucky Bourbon Festival,” said Todd Magner, president of Koetter Construction. “We look forward to helping many of our distillery partners in the industry showcase their Kentucky distilled bourbon. The KBF team continues to raise the bar every year and we look forward to seeing what they have planned for this year. The festival is a world-class event that educates and excites bourbon enthusiasts from everywhere, while showcasing the talents of Kentuckians and the native spirit they produce.”

The Koetter Group has grown into one of the largest full service, design-build general contractors and commercial developers of Southern Indiana and the Greater Louisville Kentucky area. The K-RAX division has developed a new patented solution for rickhouses as well as a portable racking system for distilleries of all sizes. From land acquisition to a finished project and everything in between, The Koetter Group can seamlessly walk you through every step of the process. 

A new major sponsor for 2023, the meetNKY Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau provides outstanding meeting and convention services, and comprehensive travel information for business and leisure visitors to Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region. Home of the B-Line, visitors can begin or extend their trips to bourbon country with stops at distilleries as well as bourbon-centric bars and restaurants throughout Northern Kentucky. MeetNKY is the Presenting Sponsor of the new Media Hospitality Tent, where writers, editors, podcasters, broadcast journalists and influencers can conduct interviews, grab a bite and enjoy a pour from B-Line establishments. 

“The B-Line is celebrating its fifth anniversary and we are proud to partner with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival as this year’s Media Hospitality Tent Sponsor,” said Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Julie Kirkpatrick. “We look forward to showcasing Northern Kentucky’s rich bourbon culture during the three-day festival and highlighting our community as the Gateway to Bourbon Country and perfect place to start a Kentucky bourbon adventure.”

Other key sponsors of this year’s festival include: Team Kentucky Tourism, Cask X, Buzick Construction, Great Western Malting, KPFF Engineers, Joseph & Joseph Architects, and Vendome, among others.

 

About the Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Bardstown, Ky.):

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 15-17, 2023) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a Bourbon tasting dinner has grown into a truly authentic experience that brings together bourbon enthusiasts from all over the world. In its 32nd year, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of the Commonwealth’s leading cultural festivals. For more information, For more information, visit kybourbonfestival.com.

 

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The Louisville Orchestra and Jasteka Cultural Center Announce “Play America!”

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A Free Concert with Family Activities at America Place in Jeffersonville, Indiana on July 6th

Jasteka Cultural Center has enlisted the Louisville Orchestra as the entertainment for an outdoor festival on the grounds of America Place’s corporate headquarters at 101 Logistics Avenue in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The concert on Thursday, July 6. Family activities will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 pm with the Louisville Orchestra concert commencing at 8:00 pm. A blanket or lawn chairs are recommended to fully enjoy the twilight concert experience.


The concert will contain familiar light classics and pops musical selections, always a crowd-pleaser for outdoor summer concerts. But this is the Louisville Orchestra and in keeping with the mission of Jasteka Cultural Center, audiences can also expect to discover some delightfully innovative new music on the program – two pieces by LO Creators Corps composers, Tyler Taylor and TJ Cole.


The family atmosphere and fun will be complete with bouncy castles, obstacle courses, games, walkabout performers, face painters, balloon sculptors, a fun photo area, snow cones, cotton candy, and food trucks where attendees can purchase some of the area’s most delicious cuisine and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. The event will also feature Louisville City FC, which will have a station that includes interactive games, juggling, and an inflatable human foosball game.


Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore says of the plans for such events, “I’m thankful to America Place and the Jasteka Cultural Center for their proactive support to our community. Their employee engagement and emphasis on improving the quality of life for all of us is very much appreciated.”

Jasteka was founded by Jim and Irene Karp, who have maintained a strong dedication to arts, education, and the underserved through a lifetime of supporting cultural institutions. Their philanthropic activities include active service on numerous boards and civic communities that reinforce their commitment to equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all.


The America Place complex at River Ridge is comprised of 1.5 million sq. ft. of building space set across 160 acres. July’s concert will take place adjacent to the award-winning Gallery Building. The Karps worked with world renowned architect Kulapat Yantrasast to design a space that would “allow people, culture, and places to thrive.”


The Jasteka Cultural Center will be offering free public programming throughout the year, utilizing the Gallery for community involvement, education, and outreach. The Louisville Orchestra concert is the first of many programs that will be offered over the next months.


The Louisville Orchestra’s Chief Executive Graham Parker notes, “We are delighted to be a part of this concert event sponsored by the Jasteka Cultural Center. This organization’s mission aligns perfectly with that of the LO – to make the arts and music available, accessible, and inclusive to and for the public. And who doesn’t love an outdoor festival concert in the summer that you can enjoy with the whole family?”


The concert event is free, but registration and tickets are required to attend. Tickets can be obtained at my.louisvilleorchestra.org. Further information can be acquired by calling the orchestra office at (502) 587-8681.


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About The Louisville Orchestra:
Established in 1937 through the combined efforts of Louisville mayor Charles Farnsley and conductor Robert Whitney, the Louisville Orchestra is a cornerstone of the Louisville arts community. With the launch of First Edition Recordings in 1947, it became the first American orchestra to own a recording label. Six years later it received a Rockefeller grant of $500,000 to commission, record, and premiere music by living composers, thereby earning a place on the international circuit. In 2001, the Louisville Orchestra received the Leonard Bernstein Award for Excellence in Educational Programming, presented annually to a North American orchestra.


Continuing its commitment to new music, the Louisville Orchestra has earned 19 ASCAP awards for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music and was also awarded large grants from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music and the National Endowment for the Arts, both for the purpose of producing, manufacturing and marketing its historic First Edition Recordings collections. Over the years, the orchestra has performed for prestigious events at the White House, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and on tour in Mexico City, and their last two albums for the Decca Gold label, All In (2017) and The Order of Nature (2019) – the latter launched with an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – both topped the Billboard Classical and Crossover charts. The feature-length, Gramophone Award-winning documentary Music Makes a City (2010) chronicles the Louisville Orchestra’s founding years, and in spring 2018, Teddy Abrams and the orchestra were
profiled on the popular television program CBS Sunday Morning.

‘Korean War Armistice’ Named Theme for Clarksville’s Memorial Day Ceremony

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The event will be held this Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Veterans Place Memorial

CLARKSVILLE, IN (May 23, 2023) – This July will mark 70 years since the Korean War Armistice Agreement was signed ending that major United States conflict in 1953. That will be the theme of this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the Town of Clarksville. The annual event is held each year at the Veterans Place Memorial behind Clarksville’s Town Hall. This year’s event will be held this Sunday, May 28th at 2:00 pm.

The event will feature the Clarksville Police Honor Guard, live patriotic music, vocalists, and the reading of the names of our fallen heroes. As part of this year’s theme, visitors will also hear the story of Chaplain Herman Felhoelter, a military chaplain who was born in Louisville, KY. Felhoelter served with the 19th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War. On July 16, 1950, Felhoelter was north of Taejon helping a group carry 30 wounded Soldiers. They came under attack and when it became apparent they could not endure the enemy assault. Felhoelter convinced the medical officer to lead all able Soldiers to safety while he remained with the wounded and dying. They were soon attacked and killed. Felhoelter, who posthumously received the Distinguished Service Cross, was the first Chaplain Corps casualty in Korea.

This special event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. Following the Memorial Day ceremony, Clarksville Scout Troop 4010 will be holding a flag retirement ceremony, and residents are encouraged to bring any American flags which need to be honorably retired. Veterans Place Memorial is located behind Clarksville Town Hall at 2000 Broadway Street in Clarksville.

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Worker Safety Concerns Prompt Hard Closure of Blackiston Mill Road

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Project leaders reporting several close calls with workers and equipment.

CLARKSVILLE, IN (May 24, 2023) – When the Town of Clarksville announced that a large section of Blackiston Mill Road would be closing to thru traffic for construction, the plan was to keep the road accessible to make it easier for residents living in the work area. That is about to change due safety concerns caused by reckless drivers.

There will be a hard closure on both ends of the construction zone beginning Tuesday, May 30th, which means no thru traffic will be able to access the construction zone. Those who need to access homes and businesses within the limits of the barricades will have to utilize the roadway connecting Blackiston Bowl to the backside of Peddler’s Mall. Public Works Director Brad Cummings says the change needs to be made due to safety issues caused by drivers.

“We didn’t go with a hard closure in the beginning in order to make it easier for residents to access their homes and businesses,” said Cummings. “Unfortunately, many drivers continued to use Blackiston Mill Road as a cut through rather than using the posted detour.”

Not only were drivers still using Blackiston Mill Road as a cut through, Cummings says drivers have also been moving recklessly through the construction zone nearly hitting equipment and construction workers.

“There have been several close calls prompting complaints from the construction crews,” said Cummings.

Crews are working to add sidewalks, a new turning lane into the Peddler’s Mall entrance, new sight lines for motorists, and improved drainage for stormwater runoff. The closure of Blackiston Mill Road is scheduled through November 20th.

Clarksville Launches Search for New Economic Development Director

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Visionary leader wanted for development of ‘blank canvas’ in South Clarksville.

CLARKSVILLE, IN (May 25, 2023) – When it comes to local municipal government, there are very few positions as vital as that of the Economic Development Director.  Along with the Town Manager, the Economic Development Director is the driving force behind the growth and development of the community. 

Although there are many such positions available across the Hoosier state, none could be more exciting than the newly available position with the Town of Clarksville.  The thriving southern Indiana community has been without a development leader since the resignation of Nic Langford in August 2022.

“Some may wonder why it has taken so long for us to begin the search for a replacement,” said Communications Director Ken Conklin. “The reason is that we wanted to look at how we could change the department to make it more efficient and productive for the residents of Clarksville.”

Town leaders took extra time to craft a plan for moving forward, first with the hiring of a new Economic Development Director, then the addition of a Capital Projects Manager in the weeks to come.  They also wanted to create a financial and benefits package that would be attractive to potential candidates.

“There is a lot of competition for quality candidates, but the Town of Clarksville has a benefits package that is second to none,” said Conklin.  “Candidates will be blown away during the interview process of what we have to offer.”

Another enticing challenge for candidates will be to lead the development of South Clarksville.  The Town of Clarksville has been working for years on a plan to create a new downtown district with multi-use developments, luxury apartments, restaurants, hotels, and possibly a convention center.

“This is an extremely exciting time to be a part of the Town of Clarksville team, and we are looking forward to finding the right candidate to lead the way,” said Conklin.

Clarksville will be accepting applications for the new Economic Development Director position through Monday, June 5th.  Interested applicants can find an extensive job description at www.townofclarksville.com/employment.

Community Broadband Visioning Session to be held May 24th

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The Indiana Broadband Offices is holding a county stakeholder engagement session on May 24th from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Pine View Government Center Assembly Room, 2524 Corydon Pike, in New Albany, IN. To RSVP for this event, click here.

PURPOSE
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce responsible for overseeing the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access across the country. The Program requires Indiana to submit a Five-Year Plan detailing the current state of broadband in Indiana, the State’s vision of broadband, and how the State plans to execute this vision.
The team writing the Five-Year Plan is conducting 18 in-person visioning sessions across the State. Indiana is diverse in many ways, and every community has distinct needs. The purpose of these sessions is to adequately understand and address the barriers to broadband deployment and unique community challenges.


The visioning sessions are being hosted by the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO). The IBO, led by Deputy Director Earnie Holtrey and State Infrastructure & Broadband Administrator Steve Cox, assists Hoosiers in need of affordable and reliable broadband connectivity. The IBO has done extensive work to provide broadband to Hoosiers wherever they need it – at home, work, and school – and strives to continue their work until every last Hoosier is connected. The IBO is currently engaged with Guidehouse, a private consulting firm, to complete this Five-Year Plan.

For more details, click here to download an informational flyer.

Stites & Harbison Hires Tracey Moore as the Firm’s Director of Recruiting and Diversity Initiatives

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 17, 2023)—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes Tracey L. Moore as the firm’s Director of Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives. She will be based in the Louisville, Ky., office.

Moore will oversee all aspects of recruiting across the firm’s 11 offices. She is charged with developing best practices to identify, attract and retain the most qualified candidates with a broad range of experience levels.

Additionally, hiring Moore is a key component to Stites & Harbison’s ongoing commitment to support, grow and improve diversity efforts across the firm’s six-state footprint. She will evaluate existing practices and assist firm leadership in establishing benchmarks and best practices.

“As recruiting top legal talent becomes more competitive across the country, hiring Tracey and utilizing her skillset to Stites & Harbison’s advantage will be paramount,” stated firm Chair, Marjorie A. Farris. “Part of the recruiting process is ensuring that we are implementing processes that increase the representation of underrepresented lawyers. Tracey will ensure that the firm’s Diversity Action Plan which was created in 2003 remains at the forefront of our efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive firm.”

Moore has more than 14 years of legal and recruiting industry experience. During her career, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 200 law firms.

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.

OUTDATED TECH? WHAT BUSINESSES CAN LEARN FROM THE AIRLINE FIASCOS IN 2023

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OUTDATED TECH? WHAT BUSINESSES CAN LEARN FROM THE AIRLINE FIASCOS IN 2023

Three Top Trends CEOs and IT Directors Need to Know to Avoid IT Disasters

 Jasper, Ind. – (Feb 24, 2023) – Within the last several weeks, old and outdated tech has grounded planes and snarled airline traffic nationwide. If maintaining IT infrastructure and updating IT systems is so difficult for some of the most essential services in the country, how can everyday businesses and services expect to keep up? The answer is getting proactive, according to the expert team of engineers at Matrix Integration, a strategic IT infrastructure partner for more than 1,000 businesses and schools in the Midwest and beyond. Working closely with their clients, Matrix’s engineers have identified three major trends that businesses need to address in 2023 to keep their systems up to date and avoid major shutdowns that could cost millions of dollars in lost revenue.

Tim Pritchett, engineer operations manager at Matrix, is also a former CTO who is focused on helping clients keep their mission-critical data safe and operations running smoothly.

“We always get calls for emergency situations, like when a system goes down and the company realizes data hasn’t been backed up for three months,” said Pritchett. “It’s like getting a call to put out a fire, when some proactive maintenance would have prevented the fire in the first place.”

Stay Proactive to Combat These Market Trends

Outdated IT and infrastructure have been identified as a major reason for the air traffic issues in recent days and weeks. The engineers at Matrix Integration have recognized three major challenges that are trending in their clients’ businesses, and recommend a number of ways to stay ahead of technology meltdowns.

 Supply chain issues are making it difficult to replace old equipment. Keeping technology up to date is challenging when hardware is difficult to source, and this issue will continue into 2023. This means that companies need to extend the life of their existing equipment. “Keeping equipment clean and up-to-date with firmware is key,” said Rex Weisheit, a network engineer at Matrix Integration. Another tip: logging activities like patching, updating and service agreement deadlines. In one case, the Matrix team found that half the hard drives in a client’s server farm had already failed and their support had ended six years ago. “This is something the Matrix team can help with, but companies can do it themselves if they have the time and capacity,” said Cody Beadles, Matrix engineer.

  1. Cybersecurity insurance is demanding more.  Cybersecurity insurance is a necessary business expense today, insurance issuers are continuing to increase their requirements to issue a policy. Pritchett and his team often see businesses scrambling to get protections in place to meet insurance company deadlines. “Make sure you know when your policies are coming up for review,” said Pritchett. “They will audit you, and you need to be ahead of the curve to avoid being dropped from your insurance carrier.” And, without a policy, businesses could lose thousands, if not millions of dollars if a system is hacked.
  2. The “Edge” requires updates in almost every area of IT. If a company is ready to take advantage of computing in an edge environment, that upgrade affects nearly every aspect of its IT infrastructure. “The edge is pushing everything,” said Beadles. “This includes security needs, speed requirements and capacity requirements. We’re seeing an influx of Big Data management which is starting to directly affect the datacenter.”

 For more information on Matrix Integration or trends in enterprise-level IT, visit matrixintegration.com.

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About Matrix Integration

Matrix Integration is a strategic IT solutions and managed services provider that has been in business for more than 40 years. With clients regionally and offices in Indiana and Kentucky, Matrix Integration works closely with businesses and institutions to provide personalized consulting and managed services along with networking, data center, security, collaboration, telephony, and computing solutions. Strategic partners include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aruba, Cisco Systems, Meraki, VMware, Microsoft, and Veeam. Matrix Integration is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) that has consistently been recognized on industry lists including CRN Solution Provider 500, CRN Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500, CRN Women of the Channel, and CRN Tech Elite 250.

 

IU Southeast to host Graduate Business Information Session

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

IU Southeast to host Graduate Business Information Session

New Albany, Ind. (February 24, 2023) – The Indiana University Southeast School of Business is hosting an information session for students interested in graduate business programs.

The session will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2, at the IU Southeast Graduate Center at 300 Water Tower Square in Jeffersonville.

The graduate business programs at IU Southeast are among the best in the nation. The Princeton Review recently named IU Southeast a “best” business school in its 2023 annual business school rankings.

New this year, is a revamped format for the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The 30-credit-hour program will be delivered in convenient 8-week sessions and offer flexible concentrations that can be added in accounting, human resources management, management, finance, or business data analytics.

At the information session, students interested in earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Science in Strategic Finance (MSSF) or a Master of Science in Management (MSM) will be able to:

  • Meet faculty who teach in the programs
  • Hear from current students about their experiences in the programs
  • Receive application materials
  • Learn about the application and admissions process
  • Network with peers

Participants who hold undergraduate degrees in non-business fields can take the Quick Start Foundations courses that provide the essential business knowledge for success in the MBA or MSSF programs. These classes can be completed online in one semester.

RSVP online  at www.ius.edu/grad-business-session or email iusmba@ius.edu. For more information, please call (812) 941-2364.

 

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About IU Southeast:  IU Southeast is one of seven campuses of Indiana University. Offering more than 130 degree programs and concentrations, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has an enrollment of more than 4,000 students and employs more than 400 faculty members. About 400 students now 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. For more information, visit www.ius.edu. IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.

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