Announcements
Detra Lynn Mills has opened a law practice, Mills Law LLC, focused primarily on issues that impact Indiana families. Phone: 747-7540; Email: detra@millslawllc.com.
Dianna Magee owner/counselor of Pathfinder: Life Coach LLC, conducts college counseling, career assessments, and life coaching. Phone: 514-1004; Email: dianna_magee@yahoo.com; website: www.lifecoachdianna.com.
Matt Sutika has opened Matt Sutika Agency, a new State Farm Insurance Agency at 86th and Allisonville Road. Phone: 753-3825; Email: Matt@SFIndy.com.
The Realtor Foundation distributes grants to central Indiana charities that provide critical housing to victims of homelessness. Submit a grant application by August 24.
Bankruptcies
ERJ LLC, 40 S. Main St., Zionsville, 46077, chapter 11 reorganization, liabilities: n/a; assets: n/a.
Contracts
Indianapolis-based American Red Ball World Wide Movers has signed two new agents that will add to its residential relocation business: Jones Delivery Corp., Akron, Ohio, and Sunrise Moving & Storage, Tucker, Georgia.
Corporate Philanthropy
Marigold will give customers who bring in at least 10 pounds of pasta for Second Helpings a coupon worth $10 off a purchase of $50, through July 31.
USA Funds is sponsoring the 5th annual Indiana Latino Scholarship Fund dinner and will match the first $50,000 raised in addition to providing an additional $50,000 in scholarships.
Cargo Services Inc. will serve as the title sponsor for the Statewide Books for Youth Campaign operated by the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Department of Child Services.
Salon 01 will donate 20 percent of all sales on Aug. 13 to the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund to go towards granting the wish of Erin Mayhugh.
Fundraising
Sheltering Wings to benefit from a 100-hole golf outing hosted by Brown & Brown Insurance of Carmel Aug. 6 at Maple Creek Country Club. To sponsor a player contact Mary Williams at 386-5060 or mwilliams@shelteringwings.org.
The Boaz Project to benefit from a golf scramble Aug. 9 at Valle Vista Country Club at 11 a.m. Cost: $85. Contact Melissa Hagist at Melissa@boazproject.org.
St. Mary’s Child Center to benefit from its annual Superhero Golf Outing Aug. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Ironwood Golf Club. Cost: $1,000 per foursome. Contact Dana Smith at 361-4883 or dsmith@stmaryschildcenter.org.
Child Advocates to benefit from the “We Believe in Kids” 30th birthday celebration Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at the JW Marriott. Tickets: $75. Contact believeinkids2012.eventbrite.com.
Indianapolis Art Center to benefit from “ArtSparkle: Tiki Lounge at Twilight” Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $150 and $175. Contact 255-2464 or visit indplsartcenter.org/events.
Prevail Inc. to benefit from its Annual Gala Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel. Tickets: $100. Contact 773-6942 or visit prevailinc.com.
Slovenian National Home to benefit from the 2nd annual “Slo-Rider Car Cruise In” Sept. 8 from 3-7 p.m. Cost: $5 in advance, $8 day of the event. Contact Todd Bracik at 759-0678 or sloriderci@gmail.com.
Gleaners Food Bank to benefit from the Harvest Moon Gala Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the JW Marriott. Tickets: $125. Contact Jennifer Schwent at 925-0191, ext. 151 or jschwent@gleaners.org.
Fundraising results
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent received $25,000 from Tim Donnar of Donnar Memorial Inc. The money was raised during the DMI Annual Golf Outing.
Grants
The University of Indianapolis received a $2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help with cataloging four decades of Indianapolis history.
The REALTOR Foundation received a $7,248 contribution from Tish Flooring.
Volunteers of America of Indiana Inc. was given a $1.5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Horizon House received a $5,000 grant from the Old National Bank Foundation for its Opportunity Knocks program.
John H. Boner Community Center received $10,500 from Salin Bank and Trust Co.
In Recognition
Connie Pollom received the Assistance League of Indianapolis’ Ada Edwards Laughlin Award for her behind the scenes volunteer contributions.
Andrew K. Light and Gregory M. Feary, Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary, were named BTI Client Service All-Stars for 2012.
Danuta Panich of Ogletree Deakins was elected as a Fellow to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
The Dennis Nottingham team at Re/Max Advance Realty was recognized by REAL Trends Inc. as being among the top 250 real estate teams in the country for transaction sides.
Jackson Systems received three awards, including a gold medal, in The NEWS’ 2012 Dealer Design Awards.
The Ports of Indiana will receive four Communications Awards from the American Association of Port Authorities.
Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services was honored with an “Above and Beyond” award from Indiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Private Fleet Backhaul was named one of the best places to work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
David Carr of Ice Miller LLP was invited to become a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
John Green received the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Author Award in the National Author category and Barbara Shoup was named the Regional Author winner. Christopher Coake, Sherri Wood Emmons and Douglas Light were named finalists in the Emerging Author category.
Wishard Health Services’ Volunteer Advocates Program received an honorable mention in the 2012 Gage Award Improving Population Health category.
Erik Reidenbach of Selective Insurance Company of America, was given a “My Boss is a Patriot Award” by the Indiana Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Forethought Life Insurance Co. was named among the nation’s top 50 highest-performing life-health insurance companies for 2012 by Ward’s Group.
EnVista was named a 2012 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain magazine.
Gabriela Cabello, Ntianu Sababu, Jerry Murrell, Elaisa Vahnie, Gladys Brasher, Mary Clark, Ramona Powell, Maria Quintana and Kim Boyd were recognized by United Way of Central Indiana and Indiana Black Expo for their outstanding volunteer service.
Franciscan St. Francis Health-Indianapolis was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “100 Great Community Hospitals” in the nation. The hospital also ranked No. 3 in Indiana in overall regional performance by U.S. News & World Report. Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville ranked No. 13.
Relocations
Solutions4ebiz has relocated its headquarters to 128 S. Pendleton Ave.•
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