Announcements
Lori Coolidge of Pure Design, a freelance graphic design studio with a focus on corporate communications, has launched her company’s first ever retail product, a modern and eco-friendly greeting card line named Pure+Simple. To learn more about Pure Design’s new branch, contact: www.pureplussimple.com.

The Central Indiana Land Trust is officially in the process of applying for the Land Trust Accreditation. This program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A public comment period is now open. For additional information and for submitting a public comment, visit www.conservingindiana.org.

Bankruptcies
Motels of Avon LLP, 1220 Brookville Way, 46239, Chapter 11 reorganization, liabilities: n/a; assets: n/a.

Corporate Philanthropy
The Best Chocolate in Town supports Indy Reads’ adult literacy program to “Make Indianapolis 100% Literate.” Order online and pick up on Dec. 1 at the Indy Reads office in the Library Services Center. Place your order online at https://indyreads.ejoinme.org/MyPages/IndyReadsChocolate/tabid/172814/Default.aspx.

Signature Farms, a division of JBS United, will donate over 40,000 pounds of ground pork to the Midwest Food Bank through its “Promise for Protein” program. The pork will be distributed to 220 food banks, pantries and shelters in more than 40 Indiana counties.

The Horace Mann Classroom Project, a joint venture of The Horace Mann Cos. and DonorsChoose.org, has chosen Heather Stephenson, a teacher at Erskine Elementary School in Anderson, to receive funding for her “Reading Comprehension, Come on Down!” project.

Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Co. staff will donate all of their tips to Second Helpings as November’s partner of the month.

AlphaGraphics of Carmel has chosen to support the fight against breast cancer by raising $15,000 for the Central Indiana Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

The Salvation Arrny, Sam’s Club, and the NFL players’ wives association Off the Field, teamed up for the fifth annual “Dream Drive for Salvation Army,” which brightens the holidays for local families in need.

Indy Pride Inc. awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to Kaylyn Boss, Gena Martinez, Jacob Metzger, Tessa Roberts, Julie Walsh and Kelly Wray at its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

Fundraising
Wheeler Mission to benefit from the 9th annual Drumstick Dash and Lil’ Gobbler’s Run on Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. in Broad Ripple. Entry fees for the Drumstick Dash: $25 per person, family rates available. Contact: wmm.org/news/drumstick-dash.asp.

Rock Steady Boxing will hold a free fundraising breakfast on Nov. 29 at 7:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Marriott East. RSVP. Contact Joyce Johnson at 205-9198 or jjohnson@rocksteadyboxing.org.

The Assistance League of Indianapolis to benefit from a holiday luncheon, auction and style show on Dec. 1 at The Ritz Charles beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $50 or $70. Contact Susan Groen at 733-3012 or holiday@alindy.org.

The Pulmonary Division of Wishard Memorial Hospital to benefit from the Sunnyside Guild’s 8th annual Christmas luncheon on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at Ritz Charles. Tickets: $55 and $65. Call 842-8291 or email fa.ky@comcast.net.

The Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library to benefit from a fundraiser on Dec. 2 at Morty’s Comedy Joint at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15 and up. Contact the library at 652-1954 or info@vonnegutlibrary.org.

The National Association of Women Business Owners-Indianapolis Entrepreneur Scholarship fund to benefit from the 8th annual awards luncheon on Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at the JW Marriott downtown. Tickets: $70 and $80. To register: nawboindy.org.

Fundraising Results
Best Buddies Indiana received $5,000 from the 11th annual New Boston-Citimark Broker Appreciation Golf Outing.

Grants
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc. gave a $350,000 grant to WFYI Public Media for facility repairs and improvements.

Finish Line granted $5,000 to Happy Hollow Children’s Camp to support the summer camp.

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust awarded $1,522,155 to 17 Indiana organizations, with the largest portion going to organizations assisting people in need.

Ball Brothers Foundation awarded over 30 grants worth more than $1,063,000, several of them in support of Muncie Action Plan Initiatives.

The Glick Fund announced $1.6 million in grants to 27 local organizations that focus on arts, education, human needs and self-sufficiency. Among the recipients was the Indianapolis Parks Foundation which received $65,000 to support the urban farm, Indy Urban Acres.

The Glick Fund gave the Indiana Repertory Theatre $135,000 to support productions, community outreach programs, youth audience development and its student matinee program.

In Recognition
Mark Schmidtke has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.

William M. Ehret was recognized as 2011 Realtor of the Year, Mary Hauser was named Professional of the Year and UGL Services was awarded Project of the Year by the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors.

Elizabeth Niemiec, Nathaniel Montgomery Osborne VI, Jill Osterhus and Krystal Shirrell received 2011 Power of Children Awards from The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Ice Miller LLP was recognized by The Bond Buyer as Leading Bond Counsel Firm for its “standout performance” in bond deals in the first three quarters of 2011.

Bernardin Lochmueller & Associates Inc. received the 2011 Pro Patria Award which recognizes one employer per state for its support of employees in the National Guard and Reserves.

Brightpoint Inc. received the Green Supply Chain Award from Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine for its sustainability initiatives.

Dr. Paul Dexter was named one of America’s leading clinical informaticists by Modern Healthcare.

POLARIS Laboratories was named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in America.•