Hamilton County Chamber News

Meyer Najem, one of the leading construction managers and contractors in the region, has been selected as the #2 “Top Workplace in 2012” in Central Indiana in the small business category. 

FORUM Credit Union held its first FORUM Spirit Classic for employees on Monday, February 20 as a part of fundraising efforts for 2012.

National Library Week will be observed the week of April 8 through April 14.

Honorees demonstrate ‘exemplary commitment’ to volunteer and financial support of United Way’s mission 

AT&T* invested more than $1 billion in its Indiana wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company’s mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks.

Giving for Central Indiana human services, education programs is $2.3 million above 2010

Cook Medical has selected Community Health Network’s Indiana Heart Hospital as one of two continuing education sites in the U.S. for thoracic aortic disease.

Nominations are now being accepted for United Way’s 2012 Diversity Volunteer Recognition Awards. All nominations must be submitted online by visiting United Way online at http://www.uwci.org/diversityawards by Friday, May 11.

In June, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indiana’s only Smithsonian Affiliate, will unveil the newly revitalized 1836 Prairietown. The 19th century living pioneer village will offer guests the opportunity to experience history in a whole new way through new immersive programming, new structures, a new potter’s shop and new hands-on activities. 

The Town of Fishers announced today the appointment of Tom Dickey as the new Community Development Director, who will oversee planning & zoning and economic development. Dickey is a former Vice President and General Manager of Duke Realty Corporation.

United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) will honor local individuals and companies that GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER to improve the community at the organization’s annual meeting, Tuesday, March 27, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. 

New Gigi’s Cupcakes set to open December 22nd.

Meyer Najem Construction has been awarded the Westfield Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, Indiana. 

Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) is happy to announce they will host holiday open houses for the public on Friday, December 9, 2011 at their Castleton Branch located at 7470 East 82nd Street, and at their Carmel Branch located at 4790 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis.

Less than a month before opening its doors to patients, Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital will host a Community Open House on Sunday, November 20 from 1-4 p.m. At the open house, area residents and employees are invited to tour the hospital and learn about the healthcare services that IU Health Saxony Hospital will offer beginning December 1. 

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP (DSV), one of the largest construction-focused law firms in the Midwest, has been named among the “Best Law Firms” for 2011-2012 by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. 

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers. According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 65 million people, or approximately 30 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one.

Take advantage of free health screenings valued at hundreds of dollars at the Fall Senior Health Fair, where lucky winners will have a chance to receive great door prizes, including a trip for two to the Dr. Oz show.

The Hamilton East Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Edra Waterman as its new Library Director.  Waterman began her library career at the Anderson Public Library, serving as Reference Librarian, Adult Materials Selector, Branch Manager and eventually Assistant Library Director.

Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), Central Indiana’s largest credit union, supported National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and designated Friday, October 7, 2011, Breast Cancer Awareness Day for its employees.