Empowering Southern Indiana: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Supports Three Businesses with Loans

The loan recipients are all local to Southern Indiana and range from custom perfumes to activity and entertainment  

[NEW ALBANY, IN.] One Southern Indiana (1si) and Caesars Foundation of Floyd County are thrilled to announce three new Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Small Business Revolving Loan Fund recipients. The loan assists private businesses in expanding operations and increasing or retaining employees. Businesses must be located or plan to locate in Floyd County. The recipients include Sukhino Express Wellness, The Slice Pizza and Golf, and Vetiver Aromatics. 

Sukhino Express Wellness is Southern Indiana’s first float center and halotherapy center. They are delighted to offer additional wellness services to the New Albany and Southern Indiana communities! With the help of the Caesars Foundation, they are looking forward to expanding their services with a new satellite location at 137 E. Market St., New Albany, IN. The expansion includes infrared sauna, red light therapy, massage chairs, and vibroacoustic sound therapy. They hope that their second location will be a peaceful oasis in the heart of downtown New Albany.  

The Slice Pizza and Golf, with the help of the Caesar Foundation, is able to make their dream of opening a family business in Georgetown possible. Their location off exit 118 on I-64 in Georgetown, IN, will feature approximately 100 indoor seats and 30 outdoor seats, including a full bar and golf suite in a party room. The business is co-owned by Levi Donaldson and Michael Wrege, who both currently work at the Union Restaurant and Game Yard. Levi is involved with the Union Restaurant and Game Yard, and Michael is the General Manager. The Slice is excited to bring pizza, golf, and entertainment to friends, family, and neighbors.  

Vetiver Aromatics has been operational since 2013, specializes in supplies for artisan perfume-making. The company is planning to expand by opening a physical retail space to enhance its service offerings, including custom perfume design and educational workshops. Vetiver Aromatics provides the ingredients, supplies, and information needed to make your own perfume. They sell the highest quality perfume ingredients and supplies and are one of the few U.S. retailers of perfumer’s alcohol. 

“The Caesars Foundation is thrilled to offer loans from the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to three local businesses,” said Executive Director, Tyler Bliss. “The Caesars Foundation encourages economic development in Floyd County, and small businesses are the heart of our community. We look forward to watching these businesses grow.” 

“One Southern Indiana is excited to see additional growth in the community,” said President and CEO, Lance Allison. “Rachael, our Small Business Navigator, is an excellent resource for small businesses looking to grow and succeed in Floyd County. We thank the Caesar’s Foundation for their continued support of entrepreneurial endeavors in our region.” 

Loan amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000 with a maximum interest rate less than the prime rate of interest. Maximum terms of loans are 10 years for land and building loans, five years for equipment loans, and two years for working capital loans. For more information, contact Rachael Armstrong at One Southern Indiana at (812) 206-9021 or RachaelA@1si.org. 

About the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County 

The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County is a private foundation created to benefit the Floyd County community. The Foundation’s philanthropic focus traditionally falls into the categories of grant-making to charitable non-profit organizations, educational scholarships, and program-related investments that encourage economic development. For more, visit www.caesarsfoundationfc.org.  

About One Southern Indiana

One Southern Indiana was formed in July of 2006 as the economic development organization and chamber of commerce serving Clark and Floyd counties. 1si’s mission is to provide the connections, resources, and services that help businesses innovate and thrive in the Southern Indiana / Louisville metro area. For more, visit 1si.org.

For Additional Information:
Tyler Bliss | Executive Director 
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County | 812-945-4332  
Tyler@ceasarsfoundationfc.org  

Rachael Armstrong | Small Business Navigator 
ISBDC | (812) 206-9021|  RachaelA@1si.org 

Ellinor Smith | Content Marketing and Media Relations Manager 
|One Southern Indiana | (812) 945-0266 | ellinors@1si.org 

 

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