Sparks Brings Solid Experience to White Lodging’s Revenue Management Team

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — White Lodging is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Sparks to the position of Corporate Revenue Analyst. For the past 15 years, Sparks has worked for Marriott International where she gained a wealth of experience in revenue management and analysis.

 

“With little growth on the supply side of the industry and with demand increasing, we saw an opportunity to add more experience…

Nineveh Resident is State Truck Driving Champion

Nine Drivers Continue on to National Competition This Week

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –Mike White, of Nineveh, was named the best professional truck driver in Indiana after winning the three-axle competition and receiving the highest overall score in the nine competing categories at the 2011 Indiana Truck Driving Championships. The annual event is sponsored by Indiana…

Remy International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2011 Result

PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of starters and alternators for light vehicle and commercial vehicle applications, locomotive products and hybrid electric motors, announced today its operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.  Sales for the second quarter were $303.5 million, Adjusted EBITDA was $53.1 million and Net income attributable to common stockholders was $30.7 million.

 

Remy’s…

Louisville Zoo mourns loss of Timmy Oldest Male Gorilla in North America Passes Away

Timmy, the oldest male western lowland gorilla in North America, passed away today at the age of 52.  The average lifespan for most male gorilla’s is early-to-mid 40s. Timmy had experienced chronic medical problems in recent years including heart disease (cardiomyopathy), heart arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation) and chronic osteoarthritis. He had responded well to treatment of these conditions for several…

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Eighth Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky Awards Competition

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 1, 2011) – The Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for the eighth annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky. The program is a multi-year initiative encouraging companies in the Commonwealth to focus, measure and advance workplace environments toward excellence. If you think your company is one of the Best Places to…

Governor Beshear Announces CSN Stores to Create up to 105 New Jobs in Northern Kentucky

Leading online retailer to invest nearly $7.7 million for new distribution hub

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 1, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced the online retailing company, CSN Stores, will open a new distribution hub in Hebron.  The new distribution center, representing an investment of nearly $7.7 million in the Commonwealth, will create up to 105 new jobs in the Northern Kentucky region over the next few years.

 

“The…

THE LOUISVILLE ZOO TO RECEIVE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Names The Louisville Zoo Foundation as Winning Organization

Louisville, KY – July 28, 2011 – Toyota is pleased to announce that The Louisville Zoo Foundation was recognized as a winner of Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program and will receive a Toyota Hybrid Highlander to better serve the community. The Toyota 100 Cars for Good program is awarding 100 vehicles over the course of…

WestGate Technology Park Breaks Ground on Conference & Training Center

CRANE, Ind. (July 27, 2011) – Governor Mitch Daniels joined members of the WestGate Authority today to break ground on the $8.8 million WestGate Academy at the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park.

The 64,000 square-foot, two-story WestGate Academy will include conference and academic institutional space and serve as a business incubator and training facility for start-up and early-stage companies expanding their technology capacity.

“With I-69 well under construction through the region,…

Community Bank Shares of Indiana, Inc. reports second quarter net income available to common shareholders of $1.6 million and third quarter dividend

New Albany, Ind. – (July 20, 2011) – Community Bank Shares of Indiana, Inc. reported second quarter net income available to common shareholders of $1.6 million and earnings per diluted common share of $0.46. This was an earnings increase of $66,000 or 4.3% over the first quarter and a $51,000 or 3.3% increase compared to the second quarter in 2010. The Company also announced today that on July 19th,…

Governor Beshear Announces Three Henderson Economic Development Projects Will Create 47 New Jobs

One start-up company, two expansions create new jobs and more than $4 million in investment

HENDERSON, Ky. (July 19, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today visited Henderson to announce three economic development projects that will create as many as 47 new jobs and a combined investment of more than $4 million.

Joined by company and community leaders at the Henderson City-County Airport, Gov. Beshear revealed that American Innovative Metal Solutions will establish…