December, 2019

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CHAMPION CHEVROLET OF AVON is the Hendricks County Business Leader’s 2019 Tim Roberts of Champion Chevrolet of Avon believes a thriving community is key to success Business of the Year

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OPINION QUOTE OF THE MONTH CARTOON OUR VIEW Shop the county for the holidays “Christmas is a It’s that time of year again, when season not only of there is a little kid in all of us and gift giving seems to control our behavior. rejoicing but Here is a friendly reminder that there are numerous retail outlets of reflection.” that are locally owned in Hendricks — Winston Churchill County that offer great gifts at reasonable prices. Support those businesses. They are owned – in most cases – by local people who employ local people. On page 12 of this issue of the Business Leader, the folks at the Hendricks County Economic De- velopment Partnership report that according to “Hoosiers by the Numbers” the county’s retail sector Humor: Eschew obfuscation; espouse elucidation is our industry leader for the num- By Gus Pearcy ber of small businesses. As the re- Street Street. the department. port states: “Hendricks County’s It seems like every city and town Thing names are important to de- Christmas has several traditions small-business and entrepreneur- in America has a Main Street. A ma- scribe what a thing is or does. Brand that seem appropriately named. We ial environment are essential to our jor thoroughfare from whence every names aside, things should be accu- call it a Christmas tree because that’s local economy as they drive growth other major street intersects. That rately named. Some think they can what it is. Eggnog is pretty self-ex- in the county and reinvest back seems reasonable. Dull, perhaps, but “game” the system to “obfuscate” -- planatory, too. Yet, we get creative and into the community.” understandable. confuse or make unclear -- the reality. call Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, because Reinvest is the key word. These Commercial developers are tasked Take for instance, a small town in it rhymes with jingle, right? We don’t are businesses that support the with naming things like communi- Boone County. This town, to not be call him “legacy elf.” schools, the local Cub Scouts, ties and the streets within. Some are named, has been growing quickly but Did you know that mistletoe is a the youth sports programs, etc. good at it. Take for instance Stratford most of the new development is south parasitic plant? But when you say mis- They care deeply about Hendricks of Avon. Every street in there is named of the original town. When the town tletoe, everyone understands what you County and the communities they for a Shakespearian character or even talks about the historic part of town, mean. You are communicating. they call it the “legacy core.” This is in- Yet no one intends to rename call work and home. You get the Shakespeare Drive. stead of old town. OK, I get the inher- Christmas “Gift Exchange Day” be- idea. Support them. The developers played off of the ent negative vibes of old town, but leg- cause that’s what it really is. Consider We fondly remember a great English city associated with the play- acy core sounds like something from a what you are communicating before men’s clothing store in the coun- wright which was Avon. Clever. Greek fraternity. you start naming things. ty that went out of business a few Some developers seem to give up. Brownsburg changed the name of Merry Christmas and elucidate! years ago. It was a great place to Like there is a Parkway Drive in Zi- the planning department to devel- shop for clothes – and the owner onsville. The naming committee just opment services. Most people know was fun to visit, always in a great seemed to give up. Gus Pearcy is a contributing what a planning department does, but columnist to the Hendricks mood and ready to help you. He “Ah, let’s name this street after a development services is vague and County Business Leader. He may be didn’t care if you came in to buy a synonym for street,” the committee needs clarification. It “obfuscates” the reached at (317) 403-6485 or gus@ pair of socks or a new suit. chair must have said. icontimes.com clear communication of the point of He was also a hot stop for those Soon, I’ll be covering a gas leak on seeking donations and he was always very gracious in giving back. Prob- lem was, many of those who came to Hendricks County The Hendricks County Business Leader is him seeking a donation never made published by Grow Local Media LLC. Content Business Leader published alongside this icon is sponsored by any purchases at his store. 5252 E. Main St., one of our valued advertisers. Sponsored content You understand the point. Avon, IN 46123 is produced or commissioned by advertisers We make no apology for sug- PHONE: (317) 451-4088 working in tandem with Grow Local Media’s sales representatives. 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Finally, local VoIP and internet service MONEY MATTERS for your Hendricks County business that’s user-friendly and priced right. So what’s with all this bullishness all of a sudden? Dow 30000 soon? “I’ve worked with Tel Tec for over 2 By Jeff Binkley decades. Technology has really changed Way back in the summer of crat majority in the house is drunk 2016 a client sat across from me on so much impeachment blood over the years, Jason and the Tel Tec and said, “I think the Dow is go- in the water as to be deranged re- team have been great to work with. They ing to 20000.” This was mid-sum- gardless of fact and evidence. So mer when the Dow was hovering impeachment is a done deal. (But do it all, problem solving, set up, training around 18000. This was also when I also thought Mrs. Clinton was conventional wisdom very much going to win in 2016, right up un- and keeping our Dental practice relevant thought Hillary Clinton was go- til she didn’t so what do I know?) ing to be our next president. At Impeachment with no conviction and productive over the years.” the time, I thought, “Sure. Dow in the Senate, but then they’ll find - Indianapolis Endodontics PC 20000 is likely but not for at least something else to hate Mr. Trump a few years down the road. Maybe for…. around 2020 as President Clinton’s What really needs to happen is 1st and likely last presidential term for Speaker Pelosi to allow a House “We have been working with Tel Tec for would be winding down. I didn’t vote on the US-Mexico-Canada almost 10 years, and they have always think the economy and stock mar- (USMCA) trade agreement. This ket would respond any differently would likely pass. The senate would been easy to contact and available to to a Clinton (Hillary) presidency almost immediately approve it and then it did to an Obama presiden- President Trump would sign it into answer all of our questions. They have cy… anemic economic growth re- law shortly thereafter. Do some sulting in anemic stock market research and you’ll find that the made great suggestions regarding growth. Then Trump was elected, USMCA deal is far more impor- information technology, especially upsetting many, many apple carts tant and impactful than the China from DC to the corner of Wall and trade agreement. The USMCA is our phones. They have updated our Broad. twice the volume of trade and im- I was wrong and my client was pacts five-times the exports. equipment in the past, and we are very, very right. The Dow broke The other thing that could push currently working with them again 20000 on January 25, 2017, a lit- us to 30000 may come from our tle over six months after my cli- European cousins across the At- regarding another update.” ent predicted it. Lucky for him or lantic. European economies have maybe because he’s a prudent in- slowed down and they’re just not - Rader & Rader CPA’s vestor, I listened to him, reminded buying our stuff as much as they him it’s his money, and because of could. They could use a fiscal stim- his belief, we took a more aggres- ulus package to jumpstart their sive position that mid-summer af- economies. Watch for that in Ger- Contact us for a FREE ternoon. He’s reaped the rewards many specifically. ever since. And yes, a finalized trade deal on-site overview. But Dow 30000? with China would lift animal spir- Yes… Maybe. Here are a couple its and drive the Dow thru 30000. things I think need to happen: Prediction is a dangerous sport Forget about the impeachment for any of us to participate in, espe- situation. At press time, just af- cially in these rather manic times. ter the public hearings have start- But sometimes it’s kinda fun to ed, I’m even more convinced that look back on my past columns and President Trump will likely be im- see what I got right. peached. Not because he’s done Clinton 2020 anyone? Or how anything impeachable but because about Obama (Michelle)? as then VP Gerald Ford said on April 15, 1970”an impeachable of- Jeff Binkley is the Founder fense is whatever a majority of the and Managing Director House of Representatives consid- of Binkley Wealth ers [it] to be at a given moment Management Group. He can be reached at Jeff@ in history;” (Cong. Rec., vol. 116, thebinkleygroup.com TELTECINC.COM • (317) 390-8585 p. 11913) And the current demo- or (317) 697-1618. Hendricks County Business Leader hcbusinessleader.com • December 2019 5

BIZ LEADERSHIP Do you work too much? By Karl Zimmer Is there such a thing as, “Too much of a good office.” When we live a more balanced life, we thing?” Perhaps, though many of us keep trying are actually better able to be fully present in our to find the limit. Enjoying life to the fullest is business when it counts. We have more energy, about finding the right balance of all the many we can think more clearly, and we can be more aspects of it, and the key is realizing when a effective leaders, not the stressed out, tempera- particular aspect is out of balance. mental, and perhaps even the you-know-what Business leaders and owners tend to be en- that some can become when exhausted and out gaged in their businesses 24/7, at least mental- of balance. Take a few minutes every day to sit ly. It is nearly impossible to fully disengage when quietly and reflect on what is important and you feel such responsibility for the business and especially for what you are most grateful. Set all the people who rely on your leadership. The aside some time every week to do something issue becomes problematic when it is so con- fun, just for you and your family or friends. suming that you have trouble enjoying the other This column is dedicated to sharing experi- parts of your life. I speak from experience. Many ences, research, and ideas about great leaders, years ago (during the 80’s and 90’s), I allowed my- for great leaders. Please send your comments, self to be so consumed with my business life that questions, and suggestions. I neglected my health and didn’t fully appreciate the parts of my life that were even more important. I learned the hard way, and I took the nec- Karl is the author of, “The Boy Who Grew Up to essary steps to regain my health and to learn how RULE® the World…,” a speaker, Board Certified Hypnotist, and successful CEO. Karl can be to live a more balanced life. contacted at [email protected]. RULE® is a I have never heard of anyone on their death Registered Mark of Karl R. Zimmer III bed saying, “I wish I had spent more time at the

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HENDRICKS COUNTY BUSINESS LEADER’S 2019 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: CHAMPION CHEVROLET OF AVON

Tim Roberts of Champion Chevrolet of Avon believes a thriving community is key to success

(Photo by Rick Myers) By Stephanie Dolan t’s not just about his bottom line. Tim starring in commercials and other ad placements it’s amazing to watch them run with it and take it Roberts, of Champion Chevrolet of with him. to the next level.” Avon, is Hendricks County Business “My wife and my seven-year-old Tristan do all Roberts graduated from Georgia Tech with Leader of the year - not only because our commercials with me,” he said. a degree in electrical engineering. He also has a of his business savvy, but because of his Today, Roberts credits his employees for his master’s in business. willingness to give back to the commu- success. “I do not necessarily think my education has nity in which he lives and works. “It’s really all about our employees and giv- helped with the business with the exception of the “I’ve been in the auto business for 30 years, and ing back,” he said. “We have a diligence to make numbers at year’s end,” he said. “You take care of I’m very humbled by this,” the long-time Avon resi- sure that the community thrives. If the business your customers first or somebody else will. That’s dent said. “We’re family owned and operated. We’re is thriving, then the employees are thriving and what I fell in love with when I got into the busi- the only dealership operated by an owner that phys- that’s what it’s all about for my family. Anyone can Iically lives in Hendricks County and in Avon.” write a check, but we get involved. We’ve instilled Roberts’ family participates in the business by that through every one of our employees here, and CHAMPION continued on page 7 COVER STORY Hendricks County Business Leader hcbusinessleader.com • December 2019 7

CHAMPION continued from page 6

ness, dealing with people.” Born and reared on the Southside of Chicago, Roberts’ parents were hard workers. When he was just a recent college graduate, he went with his parents as they purchased a new vehicle. As the salesman was going over the sale, Roberts no- ticed that he’d made a few mistakes and shared his thoughts. The owner of the dealership offered him a job on the spot, telling him he’d make more money in a summer than he would in a full year in his field of study. After spending several years in car sales, Rob- erts had the opportunity to purchase an auto museum and car collection as a business. “We had a couple partners in that,” he said. “We quickly learned there’s no money in collecting cars unless you sell them. We ultimately started a restoration business and then eventually sold that.” Roberts purchased Champion Chevrolet of Avon six years ago from the Dugan family, who’d owned it since 1963. “There was an opportunity for us to get a hold of a Chevy dealership in Avon,” he said. “Since then, When Tim Roberts and his wife, Christy, get behind an organization, they are all in. Here they are attending the Avon we’ve quadrupled their sales.” Education Foundation’s 2019 Monte Carlo Night. (Photo by Rick Myers) While Roberts is a successful business owner, he hasn’t forgotten the community, giving back often to several different causes and charities. A few years ago, Roberts’ wife, Christy, was in “As a well-known business owner in Hendricks County, an accident that left her in a coma for a few weeks at Hendricks Regional Health. He was so im- Tim Roberts has a passion for helping the local community. pressed with his wife’s care that he began working We appreciate Tim for his generosity over the years and for helping us provide life-saving programs and services for our patients.”

Tim Robert’s List Adam Scott, executive director of the Hendricks Regional Health Foundation What is your favorite TV show? Seinfeld What is your favorite Movie? with the Hendricks Regional Health Foundation. creation of a garden. While his family may have a “As a well-known business owner in Hendricks favorite in the foundation, they also donate to ap- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory County, Tim Roberts has a passion for helping the proximately 20 other causes, including Sheltering What have you most recently read? local community,” Adam Scott, executive direc- Wings, Avon Education Foundation, American I just finished Shut Up and Listen by Fertitta tor of the Hendricks Regional Health Foundation, Cancer Society and Family Promise. Tilman. said. “We appreciate Tim for his generosity over “We definitely believe in giving back to the community,” Roberts said. “We don’t just talk the talk, What do you do to relax? the years and for helping us provide life-saving programs and services for our patients.” but we make sure that we walk the walk as well.” We travel in our motor coach. We get behind Roberts’ first donation to the foundation went Champion Chevrolet of Avon is located at the wheel, and we just go. to the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in the 183 S. C.R. 525 E. For more information, visit chevyofavon.com or call (317) 210-8041.

“It’s really all about our employees and giving back. We have a diligence to make sure that the community thrives. If the business is thriving, then the employees are thriving and that’s what it’s all about for my family. Anyone can write a check, but we get involved. We’ve instilled that through every one of our employees here, and it’s amazing to watch them run with it and take it to the next level.”

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EMPOWERMENT Great leaders are aware of their environment By Susan Rozzi I have vague memories of the times my family minute about everything that had just transpired. sible, protects their team. traveled from Kentucky to Wisconsin to visit our My mom’s hands remained firmly gripped to the • A great leader shares information when and extended family. One distinct memory was the wheel while patiently listening and reassuring us as often as they can. summer of 1980. I remember the year because it that everything was okay, and we’d make it to the • A great leader understands each mem- was the year my parents divorced, and it was the lake house. She also continued to express to us ber of the team will react differently to the first time my mom was in the driver’s seat. My how sorry she was that she’d hit them but there situation. brother was in the passenger’s seat while I was in was no other way around them that would keep • A great leader helps the team process the the middle of the back seat. us all safe. disruption or change. We were in the part of Wisconsin where the This story is a great illustration of how a great • A great leader reassures the team of the evergreens lined each side of a narrow two-lane leader navigates disruption or change. goals and continues to lead until they get road and there were plenty of hills and dips that A great leader is aware of the business environ- there. caused your stomach to float inside you. We were ment and what internal and external factors may What disruptions or changes are you experienc- just coming out of one of the dips when my moth- be disruptors or necessitate a change. ing today in your business? Does this illustration er’s hand flew across the front seat as I heard her • A great leader stays steady during the help you think of a place that you may need to put say, “there’s no stopping now.” And then I heard change. some effort or attention? the impact against the car. Somehow, my mom • A great leader has assessed the situation and kept our car steady and at the same pace. I quickly determined the best action to take. Susan Rozzi is the president of Rozzi and turned around to see what we’d hit. It was a fam- • A great leader can be trusted to determines Associates, a leadership and organizational ily of quail. whether or not to involve the rest of the development company helping good leaders I cried for the quail as they grew further and team. become great. Contact Susan at susan@ rozziandassociates.com. further in the distance. My brother talked a mile a • A great leader warns and, as much as pos- CD SPECIALS!

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HCEDP ECONOMIC UPDATE

We Want to THANK As 2019 winds down, the Business Leader asked Hendricks County Eco- EVERYONE THAT VOTED nomic Development Partnership staffers to share a November update. AND ALL OF OUR FANS! Jeff Pipkin, executive director: Developer Investment has been strong in 2019. For decades Hendricks County has been a prime location Still waKing up and putting for industrial developers to invest millions of dollars; our pants on the same as this year has been no exception. So far, we have had the following projects land in our County. last year while making • Distribution Realty Group out of Chicago, IL is Indy’s Best BBQ for the 2nd investing an estimated $17,000,000 to construct a 334,000 square-feet facility on Bradford Rd. in Year in a row! Plainfield. • DHL is investing an estimated $8,000,000 to construct a 200,000 square-foot facility on Airtech Pkwy. in Plainfield. Made in Lizton, Indiana • CORE5, in partnership with GDi Construction, has plans to construct three facilities at the southwest quadrant of SR 39 and I-70 in the Hendricks County Gateway Park. Currently under construction are 1,000,000 square-foot and 440,000 square-foot facilities. The estimated investment in these projects could reach $120,000,000. • Strategic Property Group is investing an estimated $90,000,000 in two facilities at Stafford Road and Ronald Reagan Pkwy. in Plain- field. The facilities will be 184,600 square foot and 499,200 square foot. The larger facility is expandable in the future to a total of 748,800 square feet. • Sunbeam Development Group is investing an estimated $20,000,000 into a 700,000 square-foot facility. This will be Sunbeam’s third speculative building built in the 70West Commerce Park in Clayton. • Ambrose Property Group is investing an estimated $9,450,000 in a 189,280 square-foot facility on SR 267, south of I-70 in Plainfield. All of the above projects total $264,450,000 in new investment into the Thinking about county and an addition of 3,547,080 square feet of industry space added insurance? to our inventory.

Victoria Ross-Frost, business development manager: According to the ZoomProspector database, Hen- dricks County currently boasts 264 start-up businesses and 17,391 sole proprietors. Fifty-six patents have been generated by our local businesses. “Hoosiers by the Numbers” places the retail sector as our industry leader for the number of small businesses, with healthcare Mantooth Insurance has been serving the local and construction following close behind. Hendricks community for 36 years and will continue to do so County’s small-business and entrepreneurial environment are essential to our local economy as they drive growth in the county and reinvest for decades toAuto come. We are honored for all those back into the community. years we haveHome had a partner like Erie Insurance to This month, Level Two Coworking celebrated its one-year anniversary 7378 Business Center Dr., Suiteoffer 100 our clients. with a live game show night. Community members gathered at the coworking space for some friendly game show competition between six lo- Avon, Indiana 46123 Superior products,Life superior service. Don’t wait, call cal teams. Vying to “make it on the board” were representatives from the (317) 272-1010 us today to see how we can help you. Town of Plainfield, Chamber of Commerce/HCEDP, Hendricks Power Cooperative, Indiana Steel Fabricating, Inc., and Glasswater Creek Plain- www.mantoothinsurance.com Business field. Over the past year Level Two has provided a collaborative space for small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and others to work, hold meetings, and make connections. Hendricks County’s317-272-1010 Insurance www.mantoothinsurance.com Agency Auto Home Life Business Hendricks County Business Leader hcbusinessleader.com • December 2019 13 2019 Hendricks County Business Leader’s Women’s Luncheon Our December Speaker: Ali Cudby Presented by Keep Your KEMPER Customers: CPA GROUPLLP The Heart Certified Public Accountants and Consultants and Smart of Long-Term Loyalty. Ali Cudby wrote the book on customer retention – literally. A bestselling author, Ali brings her engaging approach to business advisory, workshops and speaking to companies around the globe. Save the Date! Ali honed her approach to customer retention at her company, Fab Foundations, where she created the world’s December 3rd, 2019 leading training and certification program for the art and Luncheon time: 11:30 am science of bra fitting. Cost: $15.00 Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ali worked at The New York Times Company, Golf Digest Magazine Group and The Pavilion Center Animal Planet TV Network. She received her MBA from The Wharton School. Washington Township Park These days, Ali teaches Entrepreneurship at Purdue 435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN University and works with clients worldwide to incorporate her innovative customer retention strategies through her company, Your Iconic Brand.

A portion of the proceeds to benefit Leadership Hendricks County DON’T MISS! To register, contact Cathy Myers [email protected] or call/text (317) 918-0334 14 December 2019 • hcbusinessleader.com Hendricks County Business Leader

BIZ HISTORY Hackleman Auto Collision Repair By Deanna Hindsley John Hackleman and I met over coffee at the Bee Hive, just around the corner from his busy Auto Collision garage in Danville. As I drove past his garage on this balmy morn- ing earlier this past spring, all the garage doors were open on this tidy old building. Part of the building originally served as the office for the In- dianapolis-to-Danville Interurban Line, the mass transport of the early 1900s. The easy manner of John Hackleman represents his mode of business – open, friendly, down-to- earth and honest, making it easy to get to know him. The Hackleman building was first used as an Interurban His dad, Ward Hackleman, first got his busi- Terminal Station in 1906. ness license soon after graduating from Speedway High School. However, Ward was a good machin- ist, and after doing his duty in the Air Force, he went to work for Esterline Angus. But Ward had always loved cars, and in 1962 he left his secure, well-paying job to pursue his passion. In his garage about where Anson now is, Ward began rebuilding wrecked cars to sell. In 1970 Ward bought a building in Whitestown for his growing business. As business increased, he needed even more room and a friend told him about the Edwards Buick building in Danville. He bought that in 1973 and they moved to Danville. Neil and John Hackleman at the Danville shop. John recalls that when his mother, Diana, first Laura Hackleman-Ehrenberg and John Hackleman at the saw this big building, she was amazed and stat- Pre-Med student, studying biology and organic Avon location. ed, “I don’t ever want to hear you complain about chemistry, but soon knew he needed to follow his needing more room again!” passion and returned to his dad’s business. has enabled us to turn some leery customers into It was a big move to come to Danville from Zi- Ward worked alongside John until 1994, when some of our most loyal friends.” onsville, where all three Hackleman brothers had John bought the business. He appreciated that it The Hackleman reputation endures. All three graduated. was a stable business by that time, attributing that of John and Suzie’s children are in the business. Business grew here, too, but all along it was to the steadfastness of his mother and father. Their son, Neil, manages the Danville shop. a struggle, not knowing from month to month “There were times when they could have giv- Through the years he learned that people want whether they could stay in business. en up, but that was never an option for Mom and to do business between where they live and work. Ward and his sons worked very hard rebuilding Dad,” he says. “When you are in business, you Seeing the growth of Avon, he had always thought those wrecked cars and selling them at the weekly must always know that you have to persevere, that this was the direction they should grow. auction. Since there was always a weekly deadline, you will be here every day in order to succeed. You So, in 2007 they opened a shop in Avon, which sometimes he would work twenty-four hours to can never give up.” is now run by another son, John Reid, known as complete a car by auction time. In 1989 they bought their first computer man- J.R. Daughter Lora Hackleman-Ehrenberg man- All along, local people would stop by to ask for a agement system, ending the handwritten transac- ages the office there. car repair, and Ward would reply, “That’s not what tions and adding machine use. And that means John can work fewer days. He we do.” He says, “We are still a small body shop. Big and Suzie enjoy their home near Shades State However, when the sale of these cars began to equity companies are buying shops like ours all Park, and he enjoys his one-hour drive to and decline, they did repair cars. across the country.” from work, out through the countryside. John went to Rose Poly for a year and did well. John reflects, “We have built a good reputation Yes, they have endured hardships through the Some called him the “Wonder Kid.” But times by being honest. People will forgive a mistake if years, and learned from them. When they have were hard financially, and Ward and Diana could you are willing to make it right. But they will not faced difficult situations, John always likes to re- no longer pay for college. forgive you for dishonesty. We always try to tell mind himself, “What will this look like in ten After marriage, John and his wife Suzie both people the truth, so they know what to expect. years?” tried to go to college. John attended IUPUI as a We have discovered through the years that policy That puts things in perspective.

Hendricks County Historical Museum is at 170 S. Washington St., Danville and open Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There is no admission fee to tour the museum but donations are gladly accepted. For more information, visit hendrickscountymuseum.org. Hendricks County Business Leader hcbusinessleader.com • December 2019 15

PLAINFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JANUARY 2020 IS IT TIME S M T W T F S FOR YOUR 1 2 3 4 ANNUAL 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 EMPLOYEE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BENEFIT 26 27 28 29 30 31 REVIEW?

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ASK US ABOUT: Contact us today to discuss • Health Plans your renewal strategy • Wellness Initiatives Cheryl Hindsley, President • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance [email protected] • Disability Insurance Toll Free: 888.489.6807 Outgoing board president Rick Shaw presents Douglas F. Esamann, Duke Energy (right) • Health Savings Accounts jfhassociates.com with the Chamber Excellence Award. • COBRA Administration and much more! 554 Pit Rd., #200 Duke’s Esamann speaks at Plainfield Brownsburg, IN 46112 Annual Dinner; Spires receives Don Wahle Spirit of Service Award The Plainfield Chamber of Com- merce held its Annual Dinner, Nov. 21 at the Embassy Suites Confer- ence Center, Plainfield. Businesses were honored for their tenure as LET US BOOK YOUR 2019 chamber members and the gav- el was officially passed from Rick EVENT OR WEDDING! Shaw to new board chairman Kev- in Ponto. Douglass F. Esamann, executive vice president of energy solutions and president of the Mid- west and Florida regions, was the key note speaker. Photos courtesy of Chris Spires, (right) Chick-Fil-A, Plainfield, Plainfield Chamber of Commerce is the recipient of the 2019 Don Wahle Spirit of Service Award.

The 33,000 sq. ft. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex is designed to meet any of your social meeting needs: banquets, meetings, seminars or $50Rental ofOFF $150 wedding events - we can do it all! Our friendly and knowledgable staff are ready to make or more your event worry-free and memorable! Must present coupon at time of order. Expires 12-31-19. Gary Everling, (left) vice president and Larry Paynter, (left) The Coachman Res- chief strategy officer for Hendricks Region- taurant, accepts a plaque from Plainfield al Health, accepts a plaque from Plainfield Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Chamber of Commerce president/CEO DANVILLE | 1900 East Main St. Director Brad DuBois, for the restaurant’s Brad DuBois, for HRH’s 20-year member- 317-718-6153 30-year membership in the chamber. ship in the chamber. www.4HComplex.org 16 December 2019 • hcbusinessleader.com Hendricks County Business Leader

DANVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Danville Chamber, Kiwanis, and Rotary team up to award community The Danville Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Awards Dinner and Silent Auction – auction proceeds going to the Larry Reynolds Memorial Scholar- ship – Nov. 13 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex. This year, the chamber part- nered with the Kiwanis Club of Danville and the Rotary Club of Danville to make awards to those community members who make a difference in Danville. In addition, it was Executive Marica Lynch’s final official chamber event as she retired Dec. 1 after nine years at the helm. Chamber recipients: Business Leader of the Year, Ty- rone Brown, Indiana Lyons; Chamber Member of the Year, Helee Adkins, Hendricks County Senior Services Center; President’s Awards, the Neier family and Kristi Timmons; and Warrior of the Year, Chrissy Larkin. Kiwanis recipients: Educator of the Year, Jocelyn Shook, Danville Com- munity High School; and Young Professional of the Year, Joe Oliver, senior, Danville Community High School. Ro- tary Club recipients: Community Spirit of the Year, Rocky Walter; and Public Servant of the Year, Tyson Herald. Danville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcia Lynch gives her farewell speech to those in attendance. Photos and story by Faith Toole

Rocky Walker, Community Spirit of the Year Jocelyn Shook, Educator of the Year Joe Oliver, Young Professional of the Year Tyrone Brown, Business Leader of the Year

Neier Family and Kristi Timmons (not pictured) Co-Farmers Market Masters, Helee Adkins, Chamber Member of the Year President’s Award Chrissy Larkin, Warrior of the Year Tyson Herald, Public Servant of the Year Hendricks County Business Leader hcbusinessleader.com • December 2019 17

COVER PARTY

Rex Roseboom, Sr., Diane Stennett, State Bank of Lizton and Rex Roseboom Jr. Plainfield Equipment, September Diane Stennett, State Bank of Lizton and Brad Whicker, Diane Stennett, State Bank of Lizton and Tracy Schooler, 2019 Whicker Construction, October 2019 Lil’Bikes Restoration, November 2019 Roseboom, Schooler and Whicker honored at November Cover Party The Hendricks County Business Leader held its quarterly Cover Party, sponsored by State Bank of Lizton, Nov. 14 at Family Promise, 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield. Honored was September cover, Rex Roseboom, owner of Plainfield Equip- ment; September cover, Brad Whicker, owner of Whicker Construction; and November cover, Tracy Schooler, owner of Lil’ Bikes Restoration, Brownsburg. The next Cover Party is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13 at Pretswick Country Club, Avon. To RSVP, contact Cathy Myers at coverpar- State Bank of Lizton presents check to Aaron Gore, United Way [email protected] or call (317) 918-0334. Photos by Faith Toole

Nicole Shields, HC Parks & Recreation and Tracy Jones and Bill Franklin, Court House David Riggs, Indianapolis Children’s Choir Grounds Amy Comer Elliott and Julie Randall Pat and Ray Furner, Lions Club Brownsburg

Cover party host location and Speaker, Sue Bogan, Marijane and Jeff Smallwood Angel Wells and Whitney Driver Carri Hanni and William Rhodehamel Julie Randall, Family Promise 18 December 2019 • hcbusinessleader.com Hendricks County Business Leader

It’s All About Thyme Catering Weddings & Special Events 701 W. Main Street, Danville (317) 513-2297 • (317) 745-6801 [email protected] Itsallaboutthyme.com Hendricks County Business Leader hcbusinessleader.com • December 2019 19

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GRANTEE: KJM Consulting GRANTEE: Local H20 DESCRIPTION: management consulting DESCRIPTION: water purification GRANTOR: Melissa Johnson GRANTOR: Christine M. Shymanski DATE: 10/28/2019 DATE: 11/20/2019 20 December 2019 • hcbusinessleader.com Hendricks County Business Leader 5 TIPS TO SAVE ENERGY THIS WINTER

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