SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION A Special Advertorial Section CarminParker, P.C. Lynn Keller and Daniel Cyr, associate attorneys SMALL BUSINESS Sitting around a small conference table in about anywhere else.” Cyr came to Bloom- the red-themed law offices of CarminParker, ington to attend the Maurer School of Law at P.C., associate attorneys Lynn Keller and Indiana University. After living in the area for Daniel Cyr can’t stop praising their boss- six years and connecting with a church com- es—Michael Carmin and Angela Parker. munity, he and his wife, Audrey, decided to “They’re genuinely good people,” says settle down in Ellettsville. “One of the things Keller, who grew up in Bloomington, went that’s most exciting about being at this firm SPOTLIGHTS to California Western School of Law, and is we get a good view of Bloomington,” he Small businesses and professional practices are returned home with her husband, Shawn, says, explaining that the community is a nice the backbone of our community. Unlike big chains, to work in the prosecutor’s office for seven combination of big city with a small-town feel. years. “I got the opportunity to work at “It’s a good place to live and a really good they contribute to the character of our town, helping CarminParker and I jumped at the chance to place to work.” to make Bloomington the special place it is. Small do that because of the expertise of Angela As Keller and Cyr reflect on their experi- businesses create good jobs and keep money and Mike. The opportunity to have them as ences, they have advice for other young mentors is invaluable. My number one goal is professionals. “The work environment makes circulating here rather than having it leave town for Amanda Forgas and Kelly Jennings. to learn as much as possible from them, and all the difference,” Keller says. “It’s a healthy corporate headquarters in New York City, Atlanta, then put my own little spin on it.” Keller adds environment here and that allows us to be or elsewhere. And with small businesses, you know that even though law isn’t typically thought of healthy in our personal lives and to evolve as the owner, and he or she can get to know you. In this Mirth as a creative profession, Carmin and Parker professionals. I’d push other people not to special advertorial section, we feature the stories Amanda Forgas and use creativity in their practice. “They find cre- settle for anything less than that.” Agreeing ative solutions to successfully resolve clients’ that a positive workplace is important, Cyr of local businesses with fewer than two dozen Kelly Jennings, owners problems,” she says. “It’s fun to think outside encourages young people to be curious. employees. Each business is unique and making a the box.” “Wherever you are, there are plenty of op- contribution to the common good. Amanda Forgas and Kelly Jennings met Cyr adds that the partners are especially portunities,” he adds. among the fine fashions of Relish, where efficient with time and have made thought- CarminParker represents clients in com- Photos by Martin Boling Forgas had worked for five years and ful policy decisions for the firm. “They make mercial and residential real estate; title and Jennings was a loyal customer. When the all the right decisions,” he says. Having closing services; business law and consult- owners of that store retired, Forgas and worked internships in eight law offices prior ing; and transactional, employment, and Jennings saw a vision for their futures— to CarminParker, Cyr is confident that this is contract matters, as well as litigation and Mirth—which means joy and laughter and the perfect place for him. “I would send my alternative dispute resolution. For information, is what they hope customers will feel when friends here, and I don’t know I can say that visit carminparkerpc.com. they enter the shop in Fountain Square Mall. They both were interested in carrying the torch for the clothing lines that the women Skin Aesthetics Medical Spa of this community had fallen in love with, so Kathy Pafford, owner a partnership was formed and Mirth was created. The collection ranges from casual, Kathy Pafford, a licensed medical aestheti- and you have to be pleased with what you everyday pieces to contemporary business cian and owner of Skin Aesthetics Medical get. The patient’s care is first and foremost.” wear and special occasion dresses. “We try Spa, believes being a small business owner Licensed as an advanced injector, to offer something unique, but still wearable lets her provide individual services that Pafford does Botox, Dysport, and dermal- in the Bloomington community,” Forgas says. match her patients’ desires. “I pride myself filler injections; laser hair and vein removal; Being downtown is as important to Jen- in trying to listen to what a patient wants microdermabrasion treatments; and nings and Forgas as providing unique cloth- and finding a conservative solution—finan- chemical peels. She also carries a line ing options for women. “A downtown without cially and procedurally,” Pafford says. of skin care products. “It’s nice to help its retail would be lacking,” Jennings says. After working in Bloomington for 10 everyone, regardless of what decade they “We want to make Bloomington stronger for years, Pafford moved her office from Howe are in, slow down the aging process and visitors and for people who live here.” That’s Street to 2801 N. Walnut, Suite 8, last year get comfortable with where they are,” she why the women strive for Mirth to be a com- to facilitate the growth of her practice. “This adds. “We can tweak as we go and soften, fortable, welcoming experience for all. “We is what I’ve done for the last 20 years, and I so it’s not so hard for a person to deal with have customer service woven into our DNA,” want to perfect my craft and take care of my the aging process, which is tough.” For more she says. “Being able to engage with the patients,” she says. “Ultimately, it’s your face information, visit skin-aesthetics.net. Kathy Pafford. people of the community while surrounded Photo by Richardson Studio by beautiful clothes is truly a dream come Daniel Cyr and Lynn Keller. true.” For information, visit mirthmarket.com. 66 Bloom | August/September 2019 | magbloom.com magbloom.com | August/September 2019 | Bloom 67 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Ethos Cycling & Train Inside Out Tatiana Kolovou, owner Kitchen & Bath Group fitness instructor and Ethos Cycling & Train owner Tatiana Kolovou speaks David Carey, owner intentionally throughout her evening class. “You’ve got this! Reach down, add some resistance, don’t make it easy!” She counts down the seconds. “First intermission. How are we doing? Listen to how your body (l-r) Angela Huxford and Carmela Senior-Euhl feels.” Kolovou leads her cycling class in a workout that intermingles short segments of alternating intensity. Kyle Records. Jeanice Chastain. Bloomington The movements are grounded in outdoor cycling rather than the franchised Massage & model of cycling with choreography. Next Level Realty “Bloomington is home of Breaking Away,” Top Notch Jeanice Chastain, Owner Bodyworks says Kolovou, who is a runner, a triathlete, Angela Huxford and Carmela and a Schwinn master trainer. “We don’t Mowing and dance on the bike. We are intentional with Senior-Euhl, co-owners Millican Realty our training and authentic to the sport. Landscapes Realtor When Angela Huxford and Carmela Our instructors are nationally certified and Kyle Records, owner David Carey. Senior-Euhl bought Bloomington Massage understand cycling biomechanics and Jeanice Chastain, owner of Next Level & Bodyworks in 2017, they had a clear group motivation.” Kyle Records, owner of Top Notch Mowing Realty and a Millican Realty affiliate, knows philosophy on how they wanted to run the Kolovou insists on a fun, positive and Landscapes, started working in the that buying a home is an intimidating David Carey’s business, Inside Out Kitchen & When first working with customers, Carey business. “We value quality over quantity environment, so Ethos Cycling & Train green industry in Indianapolis when he was process. “My husband and I had five false Bath, started from what he calls a business spends a lot of time learning about their lives here,” says Senior-Euhl. “We schedule in classes lack body shaming and mirrors— 15, and that grew an interest that sustained starts before finally purchasing our first blind date. He had the idea of starting his and their likes. By doing so, he says he can a way that gives space to the clients and but not encouragement. “Take a few him while attending college. “I worked for home,” she says. “We had no idea there own showroom, but it wasn’t until friends better design the kitchen they want. For therapists.” Huxford adds, “There’s less minutes to reflect on what you gave your a wonderful boss and learned much of were so many guidelines and out-of-pocket suggested he meet investors in the stone instance, he tells about empty-nesters who rush, more intake, so the therapist hears body in the last 40 minutes,” she says what I know from him,” he says. “We did expenses.” As a real estate marketing industry that his dream became a reality. wanted their kitchen to include a costly double the client’s concerns, without cutting during cool-down. “I want you to see large paver patios and walkways and did coordinator, she had witnessed buyers “Their specialty is in stone countertops,” oven. By asking questions, he learned they hands-on time.” yourself on a flat road, heading home, landscape makeovers at some stunning who knew what they wanted in a house, he says of the group of three investors.