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JULY 2019 PRESIDENT & CEO LETTER MEMBER MILESTONES NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS UPCOMING EVENTS SWIN NEWSMAKERS newsletter ON THE MOVE... evansville region YP CONFERENCE | YPA ENGAGE TOMORROW'S LEADERS evansville region #TogetherWeThrive July New evansville region Member Profile: THE President & CEO Letter New Member Profile LIFESTYLE HEALTH Lean in on CHAMBER young talent The Southwest Indiana Chamber is pleased to introduce Lifestyle ASSOCIATION Health Plans as a unique health benefits program designed for Chamber members to address the underlying causes of the rise in healthcare ast month we had reason to PROGRAM costs - employee health behaviors. This program is made available celebrate. I shared this with many: through a partnership with NFP. L". 2,000+ newly credentialed Let's welcome Wild Bird Center of WHAT MAKES LIFESTYLE HEALTH DIFFERENT? young adults are our newest community Evansville as a new member to the • Level-funded major medical plan designs asset. We've been investing in them — as Southwest Indiana Chamber. Wild Bird Center is located at 3521 N. Green River Rd. and • Underwritten by “A” rated carriers a community, as a family and as a state can be reached at (812) 303-3400 or online at www.wildbird.com/ • Member savings averaging 5-15% in most cases — since they were newborns. That's a lot evansville/. Owners Darvin & Becky Wil and Greg & Mary Miller • Integrated wellness incentives and cash-rewards of investment! Now that we’ve got them... have always been avid bird enthusiasts and are pleased to be • Up to a $500 deductible credit available to all wellness participants what do we do with them? More than able to provide top-of-the-line, quality products as well as expert • Integrated concierge telemedicine, outpatient lab and diabetic advice and personal service to their Wild Bird Center customers. 2000 high school graduates, many with A message from supply benefits career and college plans, some with an eye Read on to learn more about Wild Bird Center! TARA BARNEY WHAT IS LEVEL FUNDED? on the military, all with hope and energy President & CEO Tell us about Wild Bird Center of Evansville and Level-funded plans are essentially pre-packaged self-insured health to “commence,” to begin their next steps the services you offer. plans, with low attachment stop-loss coverage. For many groups, in life. Are those next steps here with us, We are dedicated to providing high-quality, long-lasting level-funded plans reduce healthcare spend significantly versus a or are they elsewhere? They have choices. products that make backyard bird feeding an enjoyable and relaxing hobby for our customers in the Evansville and fully insured ACA small group plan. And because of their structure, level- So do we. We can nod congratulations surrounding communities. We provide expert advice and funded plans do not have the volatility in monthly cash flows, associated and go on with our day, or we can show products that perform – and we stand behind what we sell. with self-insured plans, that can cripple a small business. some collective pride in our accomplishment. Their success is this Our customers are treated as friends, sharing a common community’s success. We’ve had a hand; they’ve done the work interest and passion for nature. We offer a wide variety of HERE’S HOW A LEVEL-FUNDED PLAN WORKS: backyard bird feeding products, including houses, feeders, Level-funded plans are underwritten, health applications are required. and earned their degree; we’ve nurtured, supported, coached and encouraged along the way. Let’s make sure our most valued seed, suet and seed cylinders. In addition to these items, we For larger groups applications can be avoided also offer bird baths, hummingbird feeders and accessories, if two years of claims history community asset, the High School Graduating Class of 2019, wind chimes, “Down Under” flower pots, bird books, Charlie can be provided. knows that Southwest Indiana is proud of their accomplishments Harper artwork paper products and more. We also have and that we look forward to them joining us in growing the future several customer loyalty programs to enhance your shopping we all want!" experience. Add the thousands of credentialed graduates of our region’s What inspired you to invest your time and colleges and universities, and we can agree that we have a rich resources in this business? pool of talent that we either watch leave or invite to stay in our Both couples who own and operate the business are backyard bird watching and nature enthusiasts. Additionally, we had community. Greater Evansville and Southwest Indiana need to all talked in the past about going into business for ourselves. grow. In particular, we need this young adult population. Why? They Quite simply, all of the pieces aligned for us about a year ago inject energy, new thinking and long career horizons into our local to pursue this venture and make it happen. economy. They can contribute to filling our critical employment What career advice would you give the younger shortage, start families and strengthen our community. generation interested in this type of work? This opportunity is all of ours. Every one of us. Are we going We learned so much about small business and retail sales to hire them, mentor them, listen to them? Or let them migrate in a short amount of time. Our advice would be to do your FOR MORE homework. Research, talk to people, engage friends and family INFORMATION, to the 10 biggest US cities and hope some find their way back who can share expertise. But above all else, be sure that you CONTACT: — eventually. Let’s play to our strengths: our region stacks up are passionate about what you are pursuing and have fun JESSICA ELLIOTT well against our peers in the percentage of young adults already doing it. 812.422.4000 living and working here. That matters; we know that young adults In your opinion, what are three ingredients for [email protected] Helping our attract more young adults. And we have a very competitive cost of success? living. What can each of us do to lean in to this young talent pool? This is so simple, but so very true – be nice to people and treat everyone with respect. members thrive! Congratulate their success and offer a hand as they make choices Be passionate about your business, strive to make a difference #TogetherWeThrive that matter for all. and have fun. Together we can and will thrive! New Member Profile, continued MILESTONES MILESTONES KOBERSTEIN COMPANIES Koberstein Companies celebrated a grand opening at 12600 Warrick County Line RE-BATH Rd. in Evansville with a ribbon-cutting. Re-Bath celebrated a grand opening at 1280 Koberstein Contracting, Inc. focuses on civil E. Morgan Ave. in Evansville with a ribbon- construction projects. Koberstein Rental & cutting. Re-Bath is the Nation's most trusted Sales, Inc. has a wide range of construction, bathroom remodeler. Contact them at (402) commercial, industrial and homeowner 593-1123 or online at www.rebath.com. rental equipment. Contact them at (812) 215-7369 or online at www.kobersteins.com. Participants in the YPA Engage program kicked off the summer internship program by attending the YPA event Shaping Evansville - 3 Mayors Perspective on the History of Evansville on May 16, 2019. Today’s young Committee and the director of strategic planning and organizational development at Evansville professionals are Christian Life Center. “I knew several young professionals at last year’s conference who made a connection with someone that led to a new job opportunity. That is the type of connection we want these young professionals to have access to.” The YP Conference is partnered by YPA, Multicultural Professionals Network, Young TOMORROW’S Leaders United and Rotaract of Evansville. INDIANA TECH Roth said another goal of the conference is for attendees to feel like they received personal Indiana Tech celebrated the release of and professional development and learn something new that they could apply in their PROREHAB POSEYVILLE graduate certificate programs at 900 workplace or in making a big career decision. Tutor Lane in Evansville with a ribbon- LEADERS ProRehab celebrated a grand opening at “If the community gives young professionals the opportunity to invest in both themselves cutting. Indiana Tech offers this certificate 7 W. Main St. in Poseyville with a ribbon- he talent pool of 20- and 30-something business professionals in the region has grown and their career, they are twice as likely to want to stick around here, which then leads to an cutting. ProRehab is very excited to be in areas of Project Management, Health increase in talent retention for companies,” Roth said. “Talent retention drives the long-term Care Administration, Human Resources over the past several years, and many have benefited from initiatives started by the Young in the community offering physical and Professionals Alliance of the Southwest Indiana Chamber. success of a business, and the long-term success of business drives long-term sustainability for occupational therapy, as well as providing Management, Management, and Marketing. T a city. Therefore, we believe initiatives like this are a win for everyone.” Contact them at (812) 480-5832 or The only qualifications to be a member of YPA is to be under 40 and work for a business that athletic training for North Posey High School. www.indianatech.edu/. is a Chamber member. Contact them at (812) 664-1247 or online at “I’ve always thought of YPA as a hub for young professionals,” said Nate Hahn, YPA ENGAGE www.prorehab-pc.com. executive director at Evansville Regional Airport who has had a longtime affiliation with Another initiative created by the YPA is YPA Engage.