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Contact: Ken Conklin
Communications Director
Office: (812) 283-1423 | Cell: (502) 471-7398
kconklin@townofclarksville.com

“Rosie the Riveter” Art Installation Dedication Today

CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 16, 2022) – The Town of Clarksville will be celebrating the importance of women during World War II at a special celebration along the banks of the Ohio River.  Today, Friday, September 16^th at 4:00 pm, the Clarksville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will unveil its new “Rosie the Riveter” Art Installation in Ashland Park.

Last year, the HPC decided it was long overdue to celebrate Clarksville’s connection to Rose Will Monroe.  She was a riveter, helping to build B24 bombers during WWII when she was chosen to appear in a documentary to help sell war bonds.  Her image became a representation of the power of women and their contributions to the war effort here at home.  After the war, Rose Will Monroe married and settled in Clarksville, Indiana where she lived out the rest of her days.

To honor Rose, the Clarksville HPC launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build a “Rosie the Riveter” Art Installation in Clarksville’s Ashland Park overlooking the Ohio River.  More than $130,000 was raised from donors across the country.  The art installation is being created by The Weber Group of Sellersburg and will be installed in the coming weeks.  A special ceremony will be held to unveil the art installation, and will include historical music, “Rosie the Riveter” look-a-likes, a color guard, and more.

The public and members of the media are invited and encouraged to attend this special celebration honoring Clarksville’s “Rosie the Riveter.”  You can learn more about the project and see a rendering of the art installation at:

https://www.patronicity.com/project/clarksvilles_rosie_the_riveter#!/

WHAT: “Rosie the Riveter” Art Installation Dedication

WHERE: Ashland Park, Clarksville, IN (Riverside Drive)

WHEN: Friday, September 16^th – 4:00pm-4:30pm

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September 13, 2022 – Today the City of Jeffersonville, through its Redevelopment Commission, executed a Redevelopment Agreement in which the City will partner with American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) in connection with the development of a master plan for the 80 acres along the Ohio Riverfront formerly known as “Jeffboat”. As part of an agreement with ACBL, the Commission will fund up to $200,000 for the costs related to OHM Advisors, which was the planning firm selected to develop the master plan and determine the best use of the property.

Earlier this year, ACBL engaged The Wheatley Group (TWG) to guide their company through a two-year asset assessment and redevelopment planning process that will result in the prominent riverfront parcel for its best use. The former Jeffboat site at one time was the site of the largest inland shipbuilding in the United States and the second-largest builder of barges until its’ closing in 2018. The shipyard was founded in Jeffersonville in the 1800s serving as one of the city’s largest employers for centuries. ACBL has assembled a team of technical and skilled professionals to prepare the property for its third century as a hub of economic activity in the Louisville MSA.

“ACBL and Jeffboat have been an integral part of the Jeffersonville Community for more than a century. Although we closed the Jeffboat shipbuilding facility in 2018 due to tough economic times, we are excited about the redevelopment and repurposing of this site going forward,” said Mike Ellis, ACBL CEO. “We believe the end result will be a transformational waterfront mixed use space that ties into the other successes the City of Jeffersonville has completed on the waterfront and surrounding areas.”

“We have approximately one mile of prime real estate right here in Jeffersonville. The possibilities are limitless. We’re excited to team with ACBL to help develop a shared vision for this property,” said Mayor Mike Moore who noted that he looks forward to working with ACBL and having community engagement meetings to hear from residents during the master planning process. “There’s a rich history associated with Jeffboat in our city. But it’s now time to write the next chapter in that story and it starts with a plan to transfer the former shipyard into a catalyst for more growth and development in Jeffersonville.”

OHM Advisors is a national firm with an office in Jeffersonville. The firm has extensive experience in a diversity of large-scale, multifaceted waterfront redevelopment projects including the Riverfront Revitalization in Owensboro, Kentucky.

“To us, this is more than a project; it is an opportunity to collaboratively work with ACBL and the City to redefine and maximize the 80 acres of waterfront that is storied with deep history and fully matured to serve its next great use for a community,” said Rob Huckaby, Director of the Louisville Office for OHM Advisors. “Our team recognizes the great interest in this property and the need to balance the private sector economic needs of the property owner with that of the community interests. We look forward to putting forth a planning process that efficiently gathers public feedback to develop a market driven plan that makes sense.”

The Wheatley Group is a southern Indiana based advisory firm specializing in the conception, planning, and implementation of economic development and redevelopment initiatives. The firm’s expertise assists their clients in project planning, fiscal analysis, and execution, with a focus on specific action items that are critical to bringing community development projects to fruition.

Additional inquiries should be directed to Dylan Fisher, Vice President of Real Estate for The Wheatley Group.

Dylan Fisher
VP of Real Estate
dylan@thewheatleygrp.com<mailto:dylan@thewheatleygrp.com>
812.920.4544

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Professional Development as a Tool to Boost Employee Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 6, 2022 — Cinq Tech Staffing and Services, announced today the launch of new self-paced professional development courses to increase employer retention and employee training.

“Through our staffing and recruiting experiences, we have learned that it is critical for companies to invest in employee’s knowledge and training from day one throughout their tenure,” said Theron Mackey, CEO of Cinq Tech Staffing & Services. Cinq Tech Staffing & Services, is utilizing professional development as a tool to boost employee satisfaction and reduce turnover, combating the Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit, and Great Reshuffle. “This is an important part of retention, positive employee morale and also helps companies stay in tune with today’s ever so demanding workforce,” said Mackey.

Cinq Tech Staffing & Services is a rising minority-owned talent solutions provider that specializes in the industrial, and professional business sectors. Headquartered in New Albany, IN, Cinq Tech Staffing & Services uses a people-focused approach to train and connect quality talent with exceptional opportunities.

All courses are accessible online, with full assessments, lesson plans, and final assessments. The professional development catalog launches on September 1st, with a selection of over 40 courses to help explore various categories:

• Career Management
• Compliance
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Employee Success
• People Managers
• Computer Soft Skills

In addition to the full course catalog offerings, businesses optimize and convert content into personalized training. For more information about Cinq Tech Staffing & Services, visit www.cinqtechstaffing.com.
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Louisville, KY – September 8, 2022 – Mark McNulty, founder and President of ActionCOACH Southern Indiana located in New Albany, IN, was inducted into the ActionCOACH Hall of Fame on July 25 while attending the ActionCOACH Global Conference in Maui, Hawaii.

ActionCOACH is the world’s largest business-coaching franchise with over 1000 coaches in more than 80+ countries. Our business coaches have the privilege of working with more than 18,000 businesses across the globe each week.

The ActionCOACH Hall of Fame honors coaches, firm owners, and partners who have exemplified outstanding performance as business coaches.

Mark has served small business owners as a trusted business coach for the past 18 years. He is passionate about helping people reach their goals as they create the life they deserve.

This is not the first time Mark has received an award for helping small business owners.

• 2018 Americas Firm of the Year
• 2018 ActionMan Winner – Americas
• 2016 ActionMan Winner – Americas
• Top 20 Firm 2016-2018
• Top 100 Coach 2014-2021

“I had no idea I would be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Global Conference. I am thankful for the support of my business partner and wife, Liz, on this journey. To the current and past members of my ActionCOACH team – Thank You! This would not have been possible without all of you,” states McNulty.

Mark became an ActionCOACH in 2004, serving the Columbus, IN community. In 2015, Mark and Liz recognized an opportunity to serve businesses in Kentuckiana, and relocated to the area. He is a big fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is also a bourbon aficionado and enjoys spending time on the golf course.
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Clarksville, IN – The Falls of the Ohio Foundation presents Ben Sollee for a live concert on the 390-million-year-old fossil beds of the Falls of the Ohio State Park on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 5:00 pm. Opening for Sollee will be Jill Andrews.

Over the last two decades, Kentuckian Ben Sollee has distinguished himself as a multi-faceted creative, blurring the lines between music, tech, and activism. A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Music, he holds a BFA in cello performance. Since his debut record in 2008, Mr. Sollee has released 6 studio records and nearly 10 EPs garnering praise from the New York Times and NPR. His music has been featured in tv shows such as Weeds and Parenthood. In addition, Sollee has a growing career as a composer for film, tv, and interactive media earning an Emmy Award in 2018 for his score on the ABC special Base Ballet. Beyond music, Mr. Sollee is known for his social and environmental advocacy working with organizations like Oxfam America, The Nature Conservancy, and Canopy KY to protect people and the land. He currently lives in Louisville, KY with his wife and three children.

From her days fronting lauded Americana group, the Everbodyfields, to her successful solo career as a writer and performer, Jill Andrews’ music has taken her far from her East Tennessee home. She has collaborated and shared the stage with countless celebrated artists including the Avett Brothers, Langhorne Slim, Drew Holcomb
& The Neighbors, and the Secret Sisters, and her music has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Wife, Nashville, This Is Us, Wynonna Earp and American Idol. Next, Andrews is working on writing and recording her fourth full-length record following her first UK headlining tour, slated for release in February 2023 while currently residing in Nashville, TN with her children Nico, Falcon, and husband, Jerred.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have these two world-class artists on the fossil beds of the Falls of the Ohio State Park,” said Kenton Wooden, executive director of the Foundation. “This is a truly unique concert experience nestled along the Ohio River with the Louisville skyline as the backdrop. Where else can you embed yourself into a landscape millions of years in the making, surrounded by natural beauty and the sounds of these incredible artists?”

Tickets for Rock the Rocks at the Falls of the Ohio are currently on sale at www.fallsoftheohio.com. A few sponsorship opportunities are still available by calling The Falls of the Ohio Foundation office at 812-283-4999.

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Learn more about Ben Sollee at https://www.bensollee.com/

Learn more about Jill Andrews at https://www.jillandrews.com/

About the Falls of the Ohio Foundation

The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to be a collaborative force focused on elevating the awareness, recognition and legacy of the Falls of the Ohio area. The Foundation does this by enhancing the landscape and preserving it for future generations, educating the community on the area’s significance, and activating the space in ways that connect people to the stories of the past. For more information visit www.fallsoftheohio.org.

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