Don’t miss out on our small business celebration, Excelerate, on May 10th. We have great workshops, speakers and companies participating in this years event. Please see the schedule for more details.

Please RSVP and/or purchase lunch by visiting www.exceleratehendricks.com or email Colin Ridenour at consultant@hcedp.org.

We look forward to your participation!

Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated and will help us design training that meets the needs of the Logistics and Manufacturing industry. Your answers will be kept confidential and we will publish an aggregate industry report in the next 2-3 weeks. Your email will also be kept confidential and only be used to notify you of the published survey. Please visit http://surveyskills.com/ to learn more. 

To participate in the survey please visit: http://surveyskills.com/hclmsurvey/

Check out the article and our Excel program video, sponsored by N.S.I.

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Brownsburg, IN – Following a rapid rise in sales and distribution and glowing national praise – including recent features in the Los Angeles Times and Time magazine online – Hoosier Momma, and its line of Indiana-made premium Bloody Mary and Margarita mixes, has become a corporate partner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for all 2012 events.
According to Hoosier Momma Principal KC Cranfill, the agreement is the first step in becoming involved with racing activities as part of a national brand-building initiative.
“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the ultimate celebration of racing,” said Cranfill. “We are excited to have the opportunity to join IMS and serve our Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary and Margarita mixes. Together, we are celebrating the best of Indiana and presenting our culinary cocktails to a national audience.”
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility. IMS plays host annually to three events that include five major series: Indianapolis 500 (IZOD INDYCAR Series) , Super Weekend at the Brickyard (NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide, and GRAND-AM) and Red Bull Indianapolis GP (MotoGP).
“IMS welcomes Hoosier Momma as a new partner, and we’re proud to provide the company with a national platform to achieve its sales growth goals,” said Mike Redlick, senior vice president of marketing and chief sales officer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I know our fans will love the great taste of Hoosier Momma Bloody Marys and Margaritas.”
“Whether you’re planning to camp out or enjoy the activities from one of the suites, we invite everyone who visits Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year to enjoy the exceptional taste of our products,” explained Cranfill, noting that Hoosier Momma is currently available in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Louisiana and is available for purchase in retail and restaurants, and online in 32 and 64 oz. varieties at www.hoosiermomma.com

ABOUT HOOSIER MOMMA:
Based in Brownsburg, Ind., Hoosier Momma LLC was created in June, 2010 as a Women’s Business Enterprise (certification pending) which utilizes the creative and strategic talents of its three founding partners – KC Cranfill, Erin Edds and Cat Hill. In continuing with its rapid growth, Hoosier Momma is aggressively developing and marketing its line of products and overseeing its distribution nationally.

In less than two years, Hoosier Momma products are available at more than 600 locations throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Louisiana. In addition to the finest restaurants, bars and hotels, the company’s signature Bloody Mary Mixer is available at selected retail chains, as well as grocery stores and package liquor stores.

In 2012, Hoosier Momma has or will be served as part of activities at some of the world’s largest sporting events including Super Bowl XVI in Indianapolis, the 2012 Indianapolis 500 and the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival.

Brownsburg, Ind. (February 8, 2012) – Last week, Juncos Racing team principal Ricardo Juncos traveled south to Santiago, Chile where he signed a momentous agreement with the Formula 3 Association and the Chilean Federation of Motor Racing (FADECH) that will allow each year’s Chilean Formula 3 champion the opportunity to race in the U.S.A. within Juncos Racing’s Mazda Road to Indy program.  The newly formed alliance will provide financial backing for the champions in exchange for a seat with Juncos Racing, making IndyCar’s “Mazda Road to Indy” program the next natural step in these drivers’ careers.

 The announcement is not only substantial news for the future of Juncos Racing but for the Mazda Road to Indy ladder, too, a program that the South American team is highly enthusiastic about.

 Ricardo Juncos, Team Owner:  “I am so happy and honored that I could make this trip to Chile, my first visit, and make such a huge agreement among Juncos Racing, the Chilean Federation of Motor Racing, and the Chilean Formula 3 Association.  With this partnership, the country of Chile is planning on expanding its support into its whole motorsports program in the near future.  The country is revising its karting program to have all the proper classes, sponsoring two tourism classes, and of course, the famous Chilean Formula 3 series.  Each year’s Formula 3 champion will then have full support to join our Mazda Road to Indy program.  

 ”I have to say a big ‘thank you’ for the positive reception I got from everyone in Chile.  They trust in our motorsports ladder system here in the U.S.A. as much as I do, and I really think that’s a big deal for us and the whole Mazda Road to Indy program.  Hopefully, it will inspire other Hispanic countries to follow in the same direction and officially make the Mazda Road to Indy ladder the best driver development program in the world.”

 Following this substantial news, Juncos Racing hopes to have an official driver announcement soon.

 In November, Juncos Racing announced its acquisition of a Firestone Indy Lights team, expanding the team’s presence in the Mazda Road to Indy program to include teams in both the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear and the Firestone Indy Lights Series in 2012.  With the support of the Formula 3 Association and the Chilean Federation of Motor Racing, Juncos Racing is confident it will continue to grow and flourish now and in the future.

 For more information, please go to www.juncosracing.com.

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PHOTO: Ricardo Juncos of Juncos Racing, Ariel Olguín of the Formula 3 Association, and Mauricio Melo of the FADECH.

 About Juncos Racing: Juncos Racing’s headquarters are in Brownsburg, Indiana, U.S.A., just outside of the “racing capital of the world”, Indianapolis.  The team also has a shop in Fort Pierce, Florida to promote year-round testing.  Juncos Racing operates out of a state of the art facility which houses vehicles suitable for all levels of racing, from go-karts to open wheel Formula race cars.  It is one of the few teams in the United States which offers a development program starting from racing go-karts to racing professional open wheel race cars. The team’s goal is to provide young and older drivers alike with a foundation upon which they can build a career in motorsports. Juncos Racing offers two and three-day racing schools which cover theoretical and hands-on driving techniques. With your dedication and the team’s expertise and advanced training techniques, Juncos Racing is confident that you will achieve and master the fundamentals of racing.  For more information, please visit www.juncosracing.com.

NFL Wives’ Charity Fashion Show, Governor’s Mansion

 INDIANAPOLIS – As the blitz of Super Bowl themed-parties and events continue rushing over every corner of Indianapolis, an Indiana-made cocktail mix is set for its walk down the runway at a high-profile, NFL wives’ charity fashion show and as the key ingredient of a featured drink at a reception at the Governor’s Mansion.

            Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Maker™ is being served at dozens of downtown hotels, restaurants, high profile events and venues, including Sunday’s Rolling Stone Magazine party and at the Official NFL Tailgate Party at Lucas Oil Stadium.

            The latest exposure for the product – co-created by KC Cranfill, Erin Edds and Casey Hill – is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3^rd at a charity fashion show sponsored by the Off the Field NFL Players’ Wives Association.  The 11^th annual show will take place on the 3^rd floor at Saks Fifth Avenue at the Keystone at the Crossing Mall from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.  The event will benefit both the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent and JT Hand’s – A Neonatal Fund.

Inside the Governor’s Mansion, Hoosier Momma will be featured as part of a cocktail and candy reception hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a sampling of Indiana beers, liquors and other beverages, as well as candies from some of the Hoosier state’s candy makers. In addition, Hoosier Momma will be included as part of a series of other receptions to be hosted throughout the week by the IEDC.

“When it comes to enjoying a premium Bloody Mary, Hoosier Momma is right in the mix – you might say – at the most exclusive Super Bowl parties and venues. And, we couldn’t be happier to be serving up our own Hoosier hospitality featuring a unique taste all its own,” says KC Cranfill, co-principal, Hoosier Momma LLC., adding that the product line consists of the Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary Maker and Hoosier Momma Spicy Bloody Mary Maker.

Leading up to the big game on Sunday, the week is shaping up to a be a busy one as the Indiana-based company seeks to build on its aggressive marketing efforts  that have resulted in the products being sold at some 600 locations throughout Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky and, more recently, in Illinois (Chicagoland) and Louisiana. The products are also available for purchase online.

Already, a bottle of Hoosier Momma was included in a pair of “Indiana-themed” gift baskets – including one sent last week to Late Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Fallon and another provided by the Super Bowl XLVI Host Committee to each of the NFL’s 32 team owners upon their arrival in Indianapolis.

According to Edds, an important ingredient in the product’s recipe for success is centered on its presence at major sporting events and its participation with chartable endeavors.

“Whether it’s for a great cause or a big game, the opportunity to bring people together in a fun sort of way is special. And, to have the opportunity to participate in something as memorable as the Super Bowl – in the same city in which Hoosier Momma started in – is really exciting,” explained Edds. She added that Hoosier Momma was also recently named as the “Official Cocktail Drink Mix” of the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival, a designation that is expected to result in the product being served at numerous events over a two-week period leading up to the 138^th running of the Kentucky Derby.

            For additional information regarding Hoosier Momma, visit the company’s website at www.HoosierMomma.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HoosierMomma or follow the company on Twitter at @HoosierMomma.

ABOUT HOOSIER MOMMA:

Based in Brownsburg, Ind., Hoosier Momma LLC was founded as a Women’s Business Enterprise (certification pending) and utilizes the creative and strategic talents of its three founding partners – KC Cranfill, Erin Edds and Cat Hill. In continuing with its rapid growth, the company – together with its nationally-recognized production team at Royal Foods – is aggressively developing and marketing its line of products and overseeing its distribution nationally. In less than two years, Hoosier Momma products are now available at more than 600 locations throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois (Chicagoland) and Louisiana. In addition to the finest restaurants, bars and hotels, the company’s signature Bloody Mary Mixer is available at selected retail chains, as well as grocery stores and package liquor stores.  In 2012, Hoosier Momma is being served as part of activities at some of the world’s largest sporting events including Super Bowl XVI in Indianapolis and the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival.  

The following is a listing of the hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, events and venues at which Hoosier Momma products are being featured:

• The Rolling Stone Magazine Tailgate Party (Feb. 5)
• JW Marriott Hotel
• Marriott Hotel
• Official NFL Tailgate Party (Feb. 5)
• St. Elmo’s Steak House
• Harry and Izzy’s Restaurant
• The Huddle at Circle Centre Mall
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Café Patachou
• Omni Severin Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Hotel (available at Bloody Mary bars and at retail)
• Indianapolis Colts Grille
• The Conrad and Tastings at the Conrad
• Bella Vita at Circle Centre
• Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (in gift shop)
• Shula’s Steakhouse at The Westin Hotel
• Yelp Recovery Lounge at The Indianapolis City Market
• Sun King Brewery – ‘Local Underground’
• Stadium Tavern
• Barcelona Tapas
• Loughmiller’s
• Buffalo Wings and Things
• Front Page Tavern
• MacNiven’s
• Santorini
• Iozzo’s
• Ball & Biscuit
• Tini
• Hoaglin to Go
• Crown Liquors (Downtown)
• Kahn’s
• Marsh Supermarkets
• Indiana Historical Society (gift shop)
• United Package Liquors

Ladies & Gentlemen:

For the past year or more, going back to late 2010, a group of individuals have been working closely with the Hendricks County Planning Department, the many Towns of Hendricks County, the School Corporations of Hendricks County, the many outstanding organizations of Hendricks County on a project that will allow us, as residents, businesses, elected officials, visitors, and any other concerned person or persons, to improve our Quality of Life for years to come.  What especially causes me and others to be involved in this project is that we will take one darn good County and take it to the next level with a project that will be done for years to come, and the results will benefit our children, our grand children, and our great grandchildren.  Then we can turn the leadership of this effort over to them and we can and will make a difference in the quality of life in our great County and our great State.  I personally want to thank the Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership and their Executive Director, Cinda Kelly for taking the lead in this study.  Many, many others are involved and the list is far too long to provide, but I sure will do so if you would like.  All four Chambers of Commerce are now involved with their staff and leadership.  This is like a huge snowball and it is gaining in size daily. 

I would like to provide you a link to a survey we would ask you to fill out, that would be very helpful as we move into the nuts and bolts of this study.  Please take the time to fill it out, first and foremost as a resident of this County.  If you don’t live here but work here or live nearby, please fill it out.  The more input we can secure the better reading of where we want to go into the future as we plan, and work as a team to make changes, where and if needed to make us even better at what we already do very well.  Please share this information with others you have e-mails for and who would be interested in being part of this countywide effort.

One key factor about this effort is that it has become a “team” effort with everyone on the same page.  The resources being used for this effort are a combination of many, many individuals, and organizations, and everyone who has been asked to be involved has signed on with a desire to be a part of the future of our County.  The input of time, funds and desire are coming from all over Hendricks County, and we are blessed to have the support of so many who care and understand the benefits of this effort.  I could go on and on, more information is forth coming very soon.  There is a website you can go to and get more information.  All of this is a project in work and there are no sacred cows etc.  I may be putting this out a little early and Cinda will come after me but shucks what else is new.  J

Please fill out the survey and visit the website.  Watch for more information that will be forth coming.  We are modeling our efforts from a very successful program in a community that has been doing this research and effort for the better part of 25 years and they are experts with this desire to have a better quality of life.  The community model is Jacksonville, Florida.  The key factor to understand here is that – what you consider important factors in your quality of life, could and well may be much different than what I think or your next door neighbor.  That is what is an additional key factor in this effort.

Thank you and have a super weekend.

Here are the two links:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HendricksCounty

www.hendrickscountyinfocus.com

Sincerely, 

Emory Lencke

Executive Director

Hendricks County

Convention & Visitors Bureau

317-718-8750

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