March 2021 | Issue 0187 Hcbusinessleader.Com Wife Jennifer Byrer Talks Shop As She Makes the Change from Nurse to a Meat Shop Owner in Avon
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Where Hendricks County Business Comes First The emPowering series presented by The Butcher’s March 2021 | Issue 0187 hcbusinessleader.com Wife Jennifer Byrer talks shop as she makes the change from nurse to a meat shop owner in Avon Continue to give PAGE 2 THE HONEY OF Susan Rozzi How do you get others GIVINGBetsy Bassett BACK is a firm believer to listen? PAGE 6 of giving back to community Karl Zimmer PAGE 4 Betsy Bassett at The Beehive. (Photo by Rick Myers) % % 2.99 APR* 3.25 APR* Home Equity Line of Credit INTRODUCTORY RATE AFTER SIX MONTHS It’s time to put the equity in your house to work for you! 866.348.4674 | StateBank1910.bank *Annual Percentage Rate. State Bank will pay flood certification, drive-by appraisal, title search, and document recording fees. Hazard and, if applicable, flood insurance is required and the responsibility of the borrower. 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Hilarity ensues when a real And of course, the gorilla costume is only of an era $23,000 because she used Gorilla Glue as a escaped gorilla shows up at the mansion just a mere $75 before taxes. For 32 years, Connie Lawson has hairspray substitute. No, really. as the boys start their investigation. See? There’s so much more you can do served the public in government. It’s an indication that massive inflation is with your extra cash than pay for a woman From her days as Hendricks County coming. We have way too much money to to have the glue removed from her hair. Clerk to Secretary of State, Lawson expect it to come with common sense. The See? There’s so much more By the way, you can buy a bottle of goril- has been a friend to small business. signs of this are all over the Internet. you can do with your extra cash la snot for your hair. It’s yellow because so She understood business because she For giggles, I plugged “gorilla” into the old than pay for a woman to have many gorillas come in yellow. was a business owner. Amazon search bar and found these items the glue removed from her hair. Finally, on Etsy, you can buy a T-shirt with As one of the longest-serving Sec- for sale. a photo of Tessica and her hair with the Go- retaries of State, Lawson worked with A night light shaped like a gorilla. Not rilla Glue spray adhesive for $23. the legislature to secure our election the fixture, the actual light. The technology We interrupt this column for a quick com- process to be one of the best in the around 3D is truly and stupidly amazing. mercial. (I’m selling ads within the column. nation. On Amazon Prime, you can watch “The Don’t tell Rick.) Shabbei is a modern resin She increased online services for Gorilla” starring Jimmy Ritz. He was one of mouse posed with a light for a unique bed- Gus Pearcy is a contributing businesses and ensured Hoosiers columnist to the Hendricks the famous Ritz Brothers, but I’ll bet you’ve room lamp. It’s only $65. County Business Leader. He may had information about licensed auto never heard of them either. “The Gorilla” There’s a gorilla-shaped mobile phone be reached at (317) 403-6485 or dealers. is a classic case of mistaken identity when holder for $10. [email protected] Last year, Lawson led the charge a wealthy man is threatened by a hit man For that same $10 bucks you can get socks to ensure that all Hoosiers could vote safely amid the public health emer- gency by extending vote by mail op- portunities and moving the tradition- al primary from May to June. Building Leaders: As a member of the state legisla- Continue to give ture, Secretary Lawson fought to in- By Susan Rozzi crease the awareness of health issues Within three weeks our family lost two compensation. What I witnessed these two decision to give away a tenth of my revenue and was recognized for a lifetime men who we considered to be pillars in our men give was inspiring. They gave their love (yes, I said revenue not profit) to support local of achievement by Mental Health family. The first was our great uncle. He was and friendship. They gave their time, talents organizations. I also give a tenth of my time to Awareness of Indiana in 2012. the last living of twelve children born to par- and treasures to their family, their business- individuals and organizations by offering free Saying 2020 took a toll on her fam- ents who immigrated to America from Ita- es, their friends, and their community. They coaching or volunteering. It is a consistent re- ily, Lawson is regrettably stepping ly. His parents and his siblings were Italian freely gave their knowledge of business, car- minder to continue giving and don’t expect down as SOS as soon as Gov. Eric Americans and very proud of it. His pass- pentry, landscaping, horse training, and pol- anything in return. Yes, it can be a burden at Holcomb names a successor. ing represented the end of “the first Ameri- itics without expecting total agreement or, times and, yet, it has helped me remain opti- Most importantly, Lawson restored can generation.” The second was our father. really, anything in return. They both owned mistic and continue to grow as a leader be- faith in the SOS office by leading with He was the oldest of the next generation as small businesses, so they often gave jobs to cause it keeps me focused on others. honesty and dignity. well as the head of our family. He was the those who needed one. It was always inter- As a business owner, leader or individu- Hendricks County has benefitted one who passed the traditions and beliefs of esting to see who would be at family dinners al contributor, how can you continue to ap- as well with Lawson cutting her teeth his Italian American heritagae onto our fam- because they gave a seat at their table to any- proach your work as a chance to give? on elections as the county clerk. ily. Words that have been spoken about these one who needed a meal and some fellowship. We wish Secretary Lawson the two men include: faithful, hard-worker, de- What do you freely give? What will you best in retirement and all her future voted, family-oriented, giver, listener, caring, be remembered by others for giving? Susan Rozzi is the president of endeavors. husband, father, and so many more. As a business owner, this encouragement Rozzi and Associates, a leadership and organizational development I have been reflecting on the word “giv- to be a giver is especially important. It sets company helping good leaders er.” The verb give is defined as: “to present the tone for our workplaces and studies have become great. Contact Susan at voluntarily and without expecting compen- shown business involvement in the commu- [email protected]. As one of the longest- sation.” Therefore a giver is the one who nity is important to the quality of life. When serving Secretaries of presents voluntarily or without expecting starting my business, I made a conscientious State, Lawson worked The Hendricks County Business Leader is Hendricks County published by Grow Local Media LLC. Content with the legislature Business Leader published alongside this icon is sponsored by 5252 E. Main St., one of our valued advertisers. 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