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PROFILE FIRST JURY INC.: Practice makes perfect Local trial consultants aim to help lawyers prepare for litigation
August 28, 2006
PROFILE FIRST JURY INC. Practice makes perfect Local trial consultants aim to help lawyers prepare for litigation Blame the
name. Attorneys could be forgiven if they thought hiring Indianapolis-based First Jury Inc. would get them advice on choosing
a jury sympathetic to their clients' cause. But its staff won't tell them to avoid the woman with her arms crossed or the
man who won't make eye contact. Instead, they'll assemble a jury of their own and stage a mock trial,...
MoreQuality Roofing Services: Success helps roofers sleep through the night After surviving a rough first year, company shows signs of progress
June 19, 2006
After surviving a rough first year, company shows signs of progress Sleepless nights, upset stomachs and paranoia were common
woes for the owners of Quality Roofing Services throughout their first year in business. "We worried about finances and thunderstorms,"
said co-owner Paul Crafton, 50, recalling the professional and personal strain. "We wondered if we would make our payroll
or go under and lose our investment." But they persevered, starting their days early-often at 5:30 a.m.-and working late.
Eventually, their efforts...
MoreGoulding & Wood Inc.: Bigger is not always better Organ maker emphasizes quality over quantity
May 8, 2006
Goulding set about learning every aspect of the business and when his father and partner Thomas Wood retired in 2003, he was
ready to take over. He and longtime employee Brandon Woods bought the company. The transition was slow, though, because the
founders had a backlog of clients still waiting for their instruments. The amicable changeover was a combination of the company
being handed down and bought out, with capital taken out to reimburse the original owners, Mark Goulding said....
More'Lighting' the way for women in the trades: Pair overcomes obstacles with tenacity, hard work and attention to the smallest detail
February 13, 2006
If women have a tough time breaking into the construction trades, then Melanie Goldman, president of Goldman Electrical Contracting
Inc., and Carla Partin, a union journeyman electrician, have managed to beat the odds. Both women have encountered obstacles
in this mostly male field, but both were determined to succeed. Goldman, 32, runs the electrical company she owns with her
husband, Bill. She has heard men say many times "Just have your husband call me," but she doesn't let that pass....
MoreStilwell Architectural Design & Custom Remodeling: Second time the charm for remodeling company Owner polished business skills after his first firm folded
February 13, 2006
Joe Stilwell knows how stressful homeimprovement projects can be. So when his remodeling and design firm is on the job, he
can find himself tackling more than his supervisory duties-sometime acting as marriage counselor, pastor and even dog walker.
"We become part of this family for four to 10 months," he said. "We need to know if we should let the pets out." Client Paula
Ruppert can attest to his expertise. She and husband Michael hired Stilwell Architectural Design &...
MoreTelepoint Voice and Data Systems: Phone-tech firm aims to answer all clients' calls Company rebounding after Y2K-related downturn 379 587 474 599366 605 475 616Address: 3912 Pendleton Way Phone: 545-6900 Web site: www.telepoint.comE-mail: bboyd@telepoint.
December 5, 2005
Address: 3912 Pendleton Way Phone: 545-6900 Web site: www.telepoint.comE-mail: bboyd@telepoint.comFounded: 1987 Founder: Bruce
Boyd Owner: Bruce Boyd and Larry Shinn Service/product: business telephone systems and computer networks, sales and service
Employees: eight Revenue (2004): $1.2 million One-year goal: increase customer base 20 percent Industry outlook: Looks good,
with the deployment of voice-over-Internet-protocol technology and voice-data conversions. one-room office in Castleton and
three employees. The business plan called for two of them to make 50 cold calls a day, while the...
MoreComputer Renditions: Technology firm building from plateau Computer Renditions on target to grow revenue in 2005
September 5, 2005
Being robbed in broad daylight on your first day as a small-business owner is not exactly a good omen, but it didn't stop
Computer Renditions Inc. founder Christopher Stater. Stater was headed to a meeting with IT consulting client Anheuser-Busch
one morning 11 years ago when he was accosted in a Columbus, Ohio, hotel parking lot. A robber sprayed his face with a chemical
fire extinguisher and stole his briefcase. "They made me go to a hospital," Stater remembered, "but...
MorePottery by You: Firing up the entrepreneurial spirit Pottery shop owner puts love for art to work
August 8, 2005
Pottery shop owner puts love for art to work "Don't sell this place without telling me first," Katie Laux implored Pottery
by You founder Liz Welter as they wielded brushes together late one night last fall. As they discussed the fun of owning a
small business, Laux shared her enthusiasm for the paint-your-own pottery shop where she'd worked off and on since 2002. She
loved the friendly atmosphere and the pleasant surprise when customers discovered their own creativity, and she...
MorePhone-system expert answers entrepreneurial call: Via savvy marketing, she turned her knowledge of telecommunications into a thriving consulting business
June 13, 2005
When Barb Grothe said goodbye to her paycheck and job security 19 years ago, she was just a little scared and wondered, "Now
what do I do?" She had office space for her new telecommunications consulting company, Telecom Resources, and 15 years of
experience, but no clients. So she went about making herself known: she wrote articles for magazines, newspapers and journals
(including IBJ) and scheduled speaking engagements. Almost each venture produced new clients, and Grothe was on her way....
MoreFeed store offers unique product mix: Retailer remains a Wanamaker institution, despite having numerous competitors
June 13, 2005
Wanamaker Feed and Seed Feed store offers unique product mix Retailer remains a Wanamaker institution, despite having numerous
competitors Pig noses, pig ears, cow hooves, wind chimes, jackknives, horse feed, bottled water, Indiana-dipped candles, carousel
bird feeders-the inventory at Wanamaker Feed and Seed runs an interesting gamut. And owner Jim Trimble knows what to add,
because he takes the time to know every customer and find out exactly what is wanted. (The first three items are for dogs
to chew...
MoreWIP Downtown: Salon combines talented stylist, savvy tech guy 40 percent of appointments are made online
April 18, 2005
You won't find People magazine in the waiting room at the WIP Downtown hair salon. "That magazine just encourages gossip,"
explained co-owner Jeff Demaree. Contrary to the stereotype of hairdresser as therapist, Demaree wants his staff "to avoid
discussing personal problems with customers because it makes the atmosphere more stressful." Instead, Jeff and his wife, co-owner
Kimberly Demaree, suggest discussing current events, politics-if they know they agree with the customer-TV, or recent WIP
accomplishments such as photo shoots. "We want...
MoreTyler Mason Salon/Spa: Salon pampers its customers Owner has extremely high standards for her staff
March 21, 2005
"It's all about the client," Tammie Baker tells her staff at the Tyler Mason Salon/Spa. That's probably one reason her business
has been listed among the top 200 salons in the country by industry magazine Modern Salon. Assembling the right staff to fit
her vision was the biggest challenge Baker faced when she started her business in 1992. But once she hired someone-after a
lengthy interview process requiring several visits-she made sure that employee continued his or her education and...
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So the Mayor adds another non value added layer to having a vehicle towed? Whereby the City Government RECIEVES AN ILLEGAL KICKBACK FROM A LGOISTICS COMPANY THAT SUBS THE WORK TO LOCAL TOW COMPANIES? What is the service the City performs for receiving the "tribute"? This is RICO!!!!! What a corrupt and unnecessary layer. What a dirtbag Mayor and his cronies.
Owner occupied housing. Clear enough?
So people think I am paranoid. It's from experience in dealing with puds requested by developers who make major donations themselves to representatives, have nice fund raisers for those running for office and hide through pac's. then there are the public relation firms. You will note some pr comments below. You there Clyde Lee? My opinion. Commercial along 421, great. Multifamily housing, terrible idea that will change the town. Senior condos or zero lot line homes west, great. I suggest keeping all entries to commercial areas at 421. All entries to owner occupied on sycamore. Will keep the traffic on sycamore down some. Two other things. You can't trust what will be there in 10 years. Steve builds quality stuff, but areas change over time. Look at the changes at the wall mart center at 86th and 421 over the last 10 years. Look at the apartments and neighborhoods behind St Vincent's. Raintree properties WILL decrease in value if commercial and multifamily goes in near. It has already been happening around the bridges area. The houses that have been sold recently are way below market. Several deals not closed due to the Illinois construction and the whole unsurety of the bridges. It's pretty simple, Zionsville will approve the whole thing because the city council has been groomed over a LONG period of time for this. I might even suggest some are in their position as a result of this.
Esta, do you have a dog in this fight? You seem to really want to knock anyone against this project. No, I didn't move to Indiana for the architecture. I moved here for that red barn in the field. The horses and fields of corn. A place that is NOT overdeveloped. There are plenty of nearby places in Indianapolis that could be REDEVELOPED instead.
RKW - OK, we get it, you're paranoid. The question is, are you paranoid enough? Greg - Yes, Pittman(s) is (are) at it again. They are developers, they build things. It's what they do. So when you go to work tomorrow, Greg, you're at it again too. Cliff - Really? You moved to Indiana for its progressive architecture? That's like moving to England for the cuisine. Zionsvillain - The house you moved to was once a field or woods. I'm willing to bet folks were upset when that ground was plowed under and a house was built. But I guess now that you are in, everything should stop? "My house was OK, but the next one is sprawl." SE Guy - Please don't paint us with such a wide brush. Most reasonable Zionsville residents welcome planned, measured development.