The next public meeting on the Southeast Corridor of the ICT will be held on Tuesday, August 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the Fountain Square Theater Building. (Thanks to Linton Calvert for donating the meeting room.)
At this meeting ICT officials will share updates on the latest plans for the Southeast Corridor (extending through Fletcher Place to Fountain Square). Also, to continue communication and dialogue between the neighborhoods and the Trail organizers as we approach final plans. As always, this meeting promises to include some new, interesting information, so plan on attending. All friends, neighbors, residents and business leaders are welcome. Questions are always encouraged.
Please e-mail me with any questions. We hope to see many of our friends and neighbors there.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Mayor’s Office Now Accepting Applications for Mayor’s Youth Council
The Office of Mayor Greg Ballard is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Mayor’s Youth Council.
The Council consists of students from across Marion County who serve as a voice for Indianapolis Youth in City government. Qualified candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, participate in school activities, and be active in his or her community. Candidates may be nominated by their school principal, guidance counselor, school superintendent, teacher, faith leader or community leader.
“The Mayor’s Youth Council serves as a platform to encourage youth to get involved, to volunteer, and to give back to the community,” said Mayor Ballard. “This group is a shining example of what youth have to offer, and I encourage all area youth to take full advantage of this opportunity to leave their mark.”
The Mayor’s Youth Council is an extraordinary opportunity that allows students to engage in a variety of community service projects. It also gives them the opportunity to familiarize and interact with local city leaders. In many ways this council helps instill responsibility and establish life goals for each candidate.
“I am excited to have been afforded the opportunity to work with the Mayor’s Youth Council,” said Executive Director of Neighborhood Programs, Mitzi Hurst. “I am extremely proud of those on the Council who have taken advantage of this unique opportunity to give back and create a better community within their neighborhoods.”
The Mayor’s Youth Council has been involved in a variety of community service projects. Projects from this past year include the 2010 Great Indy Cleanup with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, delivering Christmas bags to needy individuals and families and feeding the homeless at the Compassion Center. If you are interested or would like to nominate a youth for the Mayor’s Youth Council, please visit: http://www.indy.gov/Mayor/MYC.
The application deadline is Friday July 30, 2010.
The Council consists of students from across Marion County who serve as a voice for Indianapolis Youth in City government. Qualified candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, participate in school activities, and be active in his or her community. Candidates may be nominated by their school principal, guidance counselor, school superintendent, teacher, faith leader or community leader.
“The Mayor’s Youth Council serves as a platform to encourage youth to get involved, to volunteer, and to give back to the community,” said Mayor Ballard. “This group is a shining example of what youth have to offer, and I encourage all area youth to take full advantage of this opportunity to leave their mark.”
The Mayor’s Youth Council is an extraordinary opportunity that allows students to engage in a variety of community service projects. It also gives them the opportunity to familiarize and interact with local city leaders. In many ways this council helps instill responsibility and establish life goals for each candidate.
“I am excited to have been afforded the opportunity to work with the Mayor’s Youth Council,” said Executive Director of Neighborhood Programs, Mitzi Hurst. “I am extremely proud of those on the Council who have taken advantage of this unique opportunity to give back and create a better community within their neighborhoods.”
The Mayor’s Youth Council has been involved in a variety of community service projects. Projects from this past year include the 2010 Great Indy Cleanup with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, delivering Christmas bags to needy individuals and families and feeding the homeless at the Compassion Center. If you are interested or would like to nominate a youth for the Mayor’s Youth Council, please visit: http://www.indy.gov/Mayor/MYC.
The application deadline is Friday July 30, 2010.
What to do with your old plastic trash can
If you recently received your 96-gallon trash cart and don’t know what to do with your old trash can, here is one opportunity. Take it to Rock-Tenn at 1775 S. West Street. Effective immediately, Rock-Tenn will provide, free of charge, a container to accept and recycle plastic trash cans. They only ask that you remove the metal bar that runs between the wheels with those cans that have them.
The dumpster will be labeled Plastic Trash Containers Only and will be located at the front of the property along with the usual containers for cardboard, phone books, and co-mingle.
If you don’t have a need to reuse your old trash can (yard waste, or whatever), consider recycling it!
(P.S. DPW says you can also put it out for heavy trash as one of your items, but you must leave a big enough note on it for the driver to know that is why it is there.)
The dumpster will be labeled Plastic Trash Containers Only and will be located at the front of the property along with the usual containers for cardboard, phone books, and co-mingle.
If you don’t have a need to reuse your old trash can (yard waste, or whatever), consider recycling it!
(P.S. DPW says you can also put it out for heavy trash as one of your items, but you must leave a big enough note on it for the driver to know that is why it is there.)
Upcoming Classes at BOI
Next week's classes:
Using Microsoft Word for Business
Learn hands-on how to use intermediate features of Word to create business documents. Topics include tables, headers and footers, graphics and templates. Cost: $10
Monday, Jul. 12, 1 -- 4 p.m.
Instructor: Tricia Mohl, BOI
Business Planning 1
Plan for business success by researching your market opportunity, planning your finances, identifying your value proposition and writing your business plan. Cost: Variable based on income. Preregistration and prepayment are required for this series.
Tuesdays, Jul. 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 6 -- 9 p.m.
Instructor: Tricia Mohl, BOI
Marketing and Sales Strategies for 2010 and Beyond
Learn the secrets to successfully finding new customers for your business and keeping your current customers coming back for more with real-world sales and marketing solutions for small businesses. Cost: $20
Tuesday and Wednesday, Jul. 13 and 14, 6 -- 8 p.m.
Instructors: Jeff Bowe, Chief Sales Strategist, ACTUM Group and Kim Brand, President, Computer Experts
Social Media 101
In this introduction to the world of social media, identify the most popular social media tools, see examples of how they can be used for marketing small businesses and get tips on how to start using social media for your own business. Cost: $10
Thursday, Jul. 15, 3 -- 5 p.m.
Instructors: Greg Cross, Cross Creative and Rocky Walls, twelvestars Media Productions
Upcoming classes:
Get Smart with Your Money
Learn how your personal finances affect the success of your business and how to improve your personal financial and credit position in order to increase your “bankability” when seeking small-business loans. Cost: Variable based on income.
Preregistration and prepayment are required for this series.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jul. 20, 22, 27 and 29, 6 -- 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sharetha Marshall, BOI
Intellectual Property
Understand the principles of trademarks, copyrights and patents, and how to protect your intellectual property assets. Cost: $10
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 6 -- 8 p.m.
Instructor: Patty Hughel, Brannon & Associates PC
Choosing the Right Type of Business for You
Consider alternative paths to self-employment other than building your own business from scratch by learning about opportunities to buy a business, become a franchise owner or build your own practice with Prudential’s Financial Services Associate Program. Cost: Free
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 6 -- 7 p.m.
Instructors: Scott Underwood, The Entrepreneur’s Source; Matt Kemmerer, Prudential
Establishing Your Brand Identity
Get tips on how to establish a powerful brand identity for your business through the selection of your name, logo, imagery and promotional products. Understand your options from do-it-yourself to working with a graphic designer. Cost: $10
Monday, Jul. 26, 6 -- 8 p.m.
Instructors: Susi Fryer and Ravyn Stadick, Wolf Run Marketing
Market Research Resources
In this hands-on class, practice using some key online resources to help you find quantifiable data about your industry, customers and competition. Cost: $10
Friday, Jul. 30, 10 a.m. -- noon
Instructor: Tricia Mohl, BOI
All classes are held at BOI’s office at 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 314 unless otherwise noted. Call BOI at (317) 917-3266 ext. 100 to register.
See our Web site for the full calendar of upcoming classes.
Using Microsoft Word for Business
Learn hands-on how to use intermediate features of Word to create business documents. Topics include tables, headers and footers, graphics and templates. Cost: $10
Monday, Jul. 12, 1 -- 4 p.m.
Instructor: Tricia Mohl, BOI
Business Planning 1
Plan for business success by researching your market opportunity, planning your finances, identifying your value proposition and writing your business plan. Cost: Variable based on income. Preregistration and prepayment are required for this series.
Tuesdays, Jul. 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 6 -- 9 p.m.
Instructor: Tricia Mohl, BOI
Marketing and Sales Strategies for 2010 and Beyond
Learn the secrets to successfully finding new customers for your business and keeping your current customers coming back for more with real-world sales and marketing solutions for small businesses. Cost: $20
Tuesday and Wednesday, Jul. 13 and 14, 6 -- 8 p.m.
Instructors: Jeff Bowe, Chief Sales Strategist, ACTUM Group and Kim Brand, President, Computer Experts
Social Media 101
In this introduction to the world of social media, identify the most popular social media tools, see examples of how they can be used for marketing small businesses and get tips on how to start using social media for your own business. Cost: $10
Thursday, Jul. 15, 3 -- 5 p.m.
Instructors: Greg Cross, Cross Creative and Rocky Walls, twelvestars Media Productions
Upcoming classes:
Get Smart with Your Money
Learn how your personal finances affect the success of your business and how to improve your personal financial and credit position in order to increase your “bankability” when seeking small-business loans. Cost: Variable based on income.
Preregistration and prepayment are required for this series.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jul. 20, 22, 27 and 29, 6 -- 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sharetha Marshall, BOI
Intellectual Property
Understand the principles of trademarks, copyrights and patents, and how to protect your intellectual property assets. Cost: $10
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 6 -- 8 p.m.
Instructor: Patty Hughel, Brannon & Associates PC
Choosing the Right Type of Business for You
Consider alternative paths to self-employment other than building your own business from scratch by learning about opportunities to buy a business, become a franchise owner or build your own practice with Prudential’s Financial Services Associate Program. Cost: Free
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 6 -- 7 p.m.
Instructors: Scott Underwood, The Entrepreneur’s Source; Matt Kemmerer, Prudential
Establishing Your Brand Identity
Get tips on how to establish a powerful brand identity for your business through the selection of your name, logo, imagery and promotional products. Understand your options from do-it-yourself to working with a graphic designer. Cost: $10
Monday, Jul. 26, 6 -- 8 p.m.
Instructors: Susi Fryer and Ravyn Stadick, Wolf Run Marketing
Market Research Resources
In this hands-on class, practice using some key online resources to help you find quantifiable data about your industry, customers and competition. Cost: $10
Friday, Jul. 30, 10 a.m. -- noon
Instructor: Tricia Mohl, BOI
All classes are held at BOI’s office at 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 314 unless otherwise noted. Call BOI at (317) 917-3266 ext. 100 to register.
See our Web site for the full calendar of upcoming classes.
Mayor's Bike Ride for Kids Encourages Youth to Stay Active
1.7 mile route showcases Garfield Park
Grab your helmet and bike and join Mayor Greg Ballard at Mayor Ballard's Bike Ride for Kids on July 10 at 10 a.m. The 1.7 mile route will wind through Garfield Park. The Bike Ride for Kids supports Get Fit Indy! Mayor Ballard's Kids Fitness Challenge, which encourages youth to be active 60 minutes a day and eat healthy foods. Please Note: Helmets are required to participate in this event.
WHO:
MAYOR GREG BALLARD AND INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH
WHAT:
MAYOR BALLARD'S BIKE RIDE FOR KIDS
WHERE:
GARFIELD PARK, 2432 CONSERVATORY DRIVE
PARTICIPANTS MEET AT MACALLISTER AMPHITHEATER
WHEN:
10 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010
Grab your helmet and bike and join Mayor Greg Ballard at Mayor Ballard's Bike Ride for Kids on July 10 at 10 a.m. The 1.7 mile route will wind through Garfield Park. The Bike Ride for Kids supports Get Fit Indy! Mayor Ballard's Kids Fitness Challenge, which encourages youth to be active 60 minutes a day and eat healthy foods. Please Note: Helmets are required to participate in this event.
WHO:
MAYOR GREG BALLARD AND INDIANAPOLIS YOUTH
WHAT:
MAYOR BALLARD'S BIKE RIDE FOR KIDS
WHERE:
GARFIELD PARK, 2432 CONSERVATORY DRIVE
PARTICIPANTS MEET AT MACALLISTER AMPHITHEATER
WHEN:
10 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010
Tomorrow is a Knozone Air Quality Action Day
Take action to protect your health!
The air quality forecast indicates that air pollution levels may be high tomorrow. The region’s air quality may become unhealthy for individuals who are sensitive to air pollutants, including:
o Children
o Senior citizens
o People with breathing-related illnesses, such as asthma
o Those who are active outdoors
The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability encourages sensitive groups to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors on Knozone Air Quality Action Days.
People who have any concerns about how air pollution affects their health should seek the advice of a physician.
Everyone has a role in improving Indianapolis’ air quality, not only on Knozone Air Quality Action Days, but all year. Learn how you can help at www.knozone.com or call (317) 327-4AIR.
The air quality forecast indicates that air pollution levels may be high tomorrow. The region’s air quality may become unhealthy for individuals who are sensitive to air pollutants, including:
o Children
o Senior citizens
o People with breathing-related illnesses, such as asthma
o Those who are active outdoors
The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability encourages sensitive groups to reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors on Knozone Air Quality Action Days.
People who have any concerns about how air pollution affects their health should seek the advice of a physician.
Everyone has a role in improving Indianapolis’ air quality, not only on Knozone Air Quality Action Days, but all year. Learn how you can help at www.knozone.com or call (317) 327-4AIR.
Yard Sale
Community
Yard Sale
At
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1030 Orange St
Saturday,
July 10th, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored By:
Friends and Fact
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Southeast Community Services
Yard Sale
At
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1030 Orange St
Saturday,
July 10th, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored By:
Friends and Fact
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Southeast Community Services
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