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Fuson receives Dealers state civic award
Mark J. Fuson of Fuson Pontiac-Buick-Cadillac & GMC Trucks, was recently selected as the Automobile Dealers Association of Indiana’s 2009 Herman R. Goodin Civic Service Award winner.
Newsmakers: Nov. 17, 2009
Michael W. Collins of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network has been recognized as a financial professional with an expertise in long-term care insurance by achieving the Certified in Long-Term Care designation.
Business Briefly: Nov. 17, 2009
• Business changing name Wednesday
• Edward Jones to host career seminar
Let's all not be Keynesians now
The political response to the American financial crisis and the resulting recession has — starting with President George W. Bush — been to increase government involvement in the economy.
Old National Bank celebrates its 175th birthday
Blue and gold balloons floated about the lobby of Old National Bank’s main office Tuesday, as the largest financial institution headquartered in Indiana celebrated its 175th birthday.
Top business/industry leaders head Rose-Hulman board of trustees
Four leaders in business and industry have been elected to lead the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.
Ag Exchange exclusive brokerage to market land
Ag Exchange Inc., of Danville, Ill., will be the exclusive brokerage to market recreational properties in 57 counties of eastern Illinois and western Indiana. This territory includes Putnam, Parke and Vigo counties in Indiana.
PetSmart Holiday National Adoption Event coming up
PetSmart Charities is hosting its Holiday National Adoption Event from Friday through Sunday in all 1,082 PetSmart stores in the United States, with a special expanded event at the Terre Haute PetSmart store.
Newsmakers: Nov. 10, 2009
United Life Insurance Co., a subsidiary of United Fire & Casualty, has appointed Jacque Pentell from Forrest Sherer Insurance to its advisory technology board for the 2009-10 term.
On the move: Nov. 10, 2009
Garry Myers, a 2008 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Moore School of International Business and Finance, and a 2004 Terre Haute South Vigo High School graduate, is currently in Chad, Africa.
Gather info on marketing your business at event
Trisha Mason, executive director for the East Central Illinois Development Corp., will present a brief overview of the services the corporation provides in the region and also details on the new market analysis tool: Business Analysis at the Clark County Business Networking & Education Dinner Nov. 16 at Martinsville, Ill.
Terre Haute company demonstrates hoverlifter technology on 7,000-pound building
Using puffs of air to float a 7,000-pound building to a new location may sound a little far-fetched.
NEW: Defense contractor to establish operations at Newport Depot
Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives of Telic Corp. to announce today that the company will establish its newest Indiana operations in Newport creating up to 500 new jobs by 2010.
Union Hospital Foundation honors two with awards
Dr. Eric Bennett and Fred Bauer were recently presented with Union Hospital Foundation’s Weinbaum and Baur awards, respectively.
Paris business adds U-Hall rentals to store
Allen and Donna Vietor, owners of Paris Feed & Animal Health Inc. at 310 Jasper St., Paris, Ill., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the feed and farm store they have been operating since 1995.
Students to participate in Tech TREK at ISU
Nearly 500 high school students will use duct tape, trash and other household items as they strive to complete various tasks as part of Indiana State University’s 14th annual Tech TREK.
Old National Bancorp announces net income
Old National Bancorp recently announced third-quarter net income of $4 million, or $.06 per common share, down from the $.15 per share earned in the second quarter of the year, and $.20 per share less than the $.26 per share earned in the third quarter of 2008.
Beer brewed by Brugge Beer in TH wins medals
Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple Village in Indianapolis recently claimed two bronze medals at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival Competition, the largest national beer competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the United States today.
EnerStar offers drop offs for used bulbs
When that energy-saving compact fluorescent bulb finally burns out or you’ve changed the oil in your lawn tractor, what do you do with the waste?
Center’s child care program achieves Five Star status
Hamilton Center’s Early Head Start child care program has taken voluntary actions to achieve admission into the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Five Star Environmental Recognition Program.
Dora seeks bond to build Holiday Inn Express & Suites
A second corporation is seeking approval for a lower-interest federal tax-exempt bond to build a new hotel on Terre Haute’s east side.
Merchants to showcase variety of items at Haute Marche events
Local merchants have come to together to launch a new event downtown. Haute Marche will feature a variety of items, from clothing to cupcakes, and incorporate non-profit organizations.
Providence Housing Corp. receives federal funding for senior housing
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman recently announced the recipients of $511,300 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding. Providence Housing Corp. in West Terre Haute will receive funding to develop affordable housing for senior Hoosiers. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority manages the HOME program.
On the Move: Oct. 27, 2009
• On Oct. 18, Indiana State Police Superintendent Paul Whitesell announced the promotion of Senior Trooper Jason P. Owen to the rank of sergeant, where he will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator.

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