INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Families that spend significant money on gambling are likely to also spend more at restaurants or on alcohol and less inclined to save, a Purdue University economist said. Larry DeBoer, a professor who often studies state tax policy, told state lawmakers and others that it is unclear whether gambling causes some families to save less or whether it is simply one part of their propensity to spend more.
DeBoer spoke Monday (Nov 21, 2005) to state officials and organizations gathered in the Indiana House of Representatives chamber for a family impact seminar sponsored by Purdue. He used data from the federal Consumer Expenditure Survey, conducted by the U.S. Census, to try to answer questions that typically emerge during debates about gambling including:
- What would families be buying if they weren't spending money on gambling?
- Can the taxes generated by gambling be considered new revenue, or would they have been collected from other purchases if not spent on gambling?
DeBoer said neither question could be answered definitively using the federal data. But he said gambling tax revenue probably can be considered largely new money.
The data showed that families who lose at least $100 annually on gambling, which classified them as high-gaming households, were less likely to save and also tended to spend less on homes and education. Home purchases are not taxed, and mortgages result in tax breaks. Also, money spent on education is generally used as a tax deduction.
So DeBoer said households that are gambling are generating tax revenue that otherwise would not have been available. "You're taking money out of things that are not subject to taxes," he said.
But even that conclusion is somewhat tricky because it is not clear whether the presence of gambling options such as lotteries or casinos will cause such households to gamble more, he said. The census survey does not ask families specifically what yhey would buy if they did not spend money at casinos and racetracks or on lotteries. But DeBoer said the data could be interpreted to mean that gambling leads to other pending.
Information from: The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Ky., http://www.courier-journal.com
November 23, 2005
November 22, 2005
Bischoff expects a fight over gaming money
Bob Bischoff (D-District 68) said in Indianapolis on Monday said he expects a fight over the money the state generates through gaming.
"I believe if those gaming dollars were captured by the state, as I related to in my presentation this morning, it would hurt our quality of life in southeastern Indiana,” said Rep. Bob Bischoff (D-District 68).
The Casino Association of Indiana says gaming pumped $1.2 billion into road and community improvements statewide. Indiana's casino industry is the state's fifth largest employer.
Crown Point Representative Bob Kuzman (D-District 19) has some questions. "Are we creating more problems, or are we solving problems?" he asked. But there's also evidence that gambling provides income that Indiana can't afford to lose. "There is a dependency. Our state has become dependent on gaming,” said Kuzman.
Lawmakers expect gambling's growth to take center stage when the General Assembly swings back into session next year.
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Casino Numbers Down
Numbers for southern Indiana riverboat casinos for October show a continued softness for the year, in what one casino finance executive termed the sign of a maturing market. Overall year-to-date, admissions are down for two of the three casinos located within a short drive of Cincinnati.
Argosy, the largest of the three casinos, has seen a slump in admissions from 1.32 million to fewer than 1.3 million so far this year, according to figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission. A spokeswoman for Penn National Gaming, which acquired Argosy this fall, declined comment.
The Belterra Resort and Casino saw attendance drop from 709,494 year-to-date through October 2004 to 692,609 in the same period this year.
Meanwhile, the Grand Victoria casino reported a rise in year-to-date attendance from 632,816 through October 2004 to 642,605 in the 2005 period.
Belterra's revenue was up 13 percent in October, compared with October 2004, and about 9 percent for the year, in part because the resort's hotel was open only about half the year in 2004, he said.
Jeff Michie, senior director of finance for Lawrenceville-based Belterra, said the slowing of business was typical of a maturing market, where no new attractions have recently been added to expand on the base of customers.
September was a slow month for everyone, Michie said.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Argosy, the largest of the three casinos, has seen a slump in admissions from 1.32 million to fewer than 1.3 million so far this year, according to figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission. A spokeswoman for Penn National Gaming, which acquired Argosy this fall, declined comment.
The Belterra Resort and Casino saw attendance drop from 709,494 year-to-date through October 2004 to 692,609 in the same period this year.
Meanwhile, the Grand Victoria casino reported a rise in year-to-date attendance from 632,816 through October 2004 to 642,605 in the 2005 period.
Belterra's revenue was up 13 percent in October, compared with October 2004, and about 9 percent for the year, in part because the resort's hotel was open only about half the year in 2004, he said.
Jeff Michie, senior director of finance for Lawrenceville-based Belterra, said the slowing of business was typical of a maturing market, where no new attractions have recently been added to expand on the base of customers.
September was a slow month for everyone, Michie said.
Cincinnati Enquirer
CHAMBER ACCEPTING NOMINATION FOR COMMUNITY AWARDS
Rising Sun, Indiana, November 22, 2005 — The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations until December 16, 2005 for its inaugural Chamber Community Awards. The awards include the Business Person of the Year, Educator of the Year and the Citizen of the Year.
The Citizen of the Year award is to identify, honor and reinforce the activities of exceptional caring citizens whose service or performance positively contributes to the quality of life in Rising Sun and/or Ohio County, Indiana. This award will honor an individual whose impact through the years is recognized and regarded with pride throughout the community as a role model.
Educator of the Year recognizes an individual who has made significant personal and professional contributions to the overall well-being of Ohio County Youth as a leader, educator or mentor. This person has established high academic and personal standards among students and has developed strategies that help ensure students' success - both personally and in the workforce. They encourage students to strive for excellence and identify projects that enhance their self- esteem, while promoting community service.
Business Person of the Year recognizes the significant contributions of an individual to the economic vitality of the Rising Sun and Ohio County community. This person serves as a role model for other businesses, shares resources, provide counsel to others, and has an established reputation for being ethical They are innovative, creative and professional. The requirement that they be must be a Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce member has been waived for 2005. Must own or have played a management role in their local business for no less than four years.
To receive a nomination form, contact Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or visit www.risingsunchamber.com. All nominations must be received by December 16, The recipients will be honored at the Chamber Annual Dinner; highlighted in the Chamber Newsletter; and on the Chamber website. In addition, the Citizen of the year will have an opportunity to serve as the Grand Marshall in the 2006 Navy Bean Festival Parade.
The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce represents Ohio County's diverse, dynamic business community. The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber is a member-supported business organization working to maintain a healthy economy by bringing business and industry to the area, helping established firms grow and building the community through outreach and service. For additional information, Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or info@risingsunchamber.com .
The Citizen of the Year award is to identify, honor and reinforce the activities of exceptional caring citizens whose service or performance positively contributes to the quality of life in Rising Sun and/or Ohio County, Indiana. This award will honor an individual whose impact through the years is recognized and regarded with pride throughout the community as a role model.
Educator of the Year recognizes an individual who has made significant personal and professional contributions to the overall well-being of Ohio County Youth as a leader, educator or mentor. This person has established high academic and personal standards among students and has developed strategies that help ensure students' success - both personally and in the workforce. They encourage students to strive for excellence and identify projects that enhance their self- esteem, while promoting community service.
Business Person of the Year recognizes the significant contributions of an individual to the economic vitality of the Rising Sun and Ohio County community. This person serves as a role model for other businesses, shares resources, provide counsel to others, and has an established reputation for being ethical They are innovative, creative and professional. The requirement that they be must be a Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce member has been waived for 2005. Must own or have played a management role in their local business for no less than four years.
To receive a nomination form, contact Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or visit www.risingsunchamber.com. All nominations must be received by December 16, The recipients will be honored at the Chamber Annual Dinner; highlighted in the Chamber Newsletter; and on the Chamber website. In addition, the Citizen of the year will have an opportunity to serve as the Grand Marshall in the 2006 Navy Bean Festival Parade.
The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce represents Ohio County's diverse, dynamic business community. The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber is a member-supported business organization working to maintain a healthy economy by bringing business and industry to the area, helping established firms grow and building the community through outreach and service. For additional information, Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or info@risingsunchamber.com .
November 21, 2005
Home For The Holidays in Rising Sun and Ohio County
Rising Sun Ready for Holiday Fun
The holiday season kicks off with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Riverfront Pavilion on Dec 2 at 6 pm.
First Friday returns on Dec 3 from 5-8 with Jamon Zeiler performing at the Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street. An exhibit of fiber arts, dolls and small works can get your Christmas shopping off to a fun start. Visit the Main Artery at 211 Main Street for some very clever colored pencil work by nationally renowned artist Vera Curnow. Down at 120 Main Street enjoy guitars and some of the finest art around at the Zeiler Music Center and the Andrea Grimsley Studio.
Saturday and Sunday provide great times for the whole family. Santa’s castle will be open as well as a Sidewalk Magic Show from Mobile Magic Dec 3 & 4 from 1-4. Don’t forget the free carriage rides and open house at the Persimmon Tree antique emporium. Don’t forget to leave time for the Critter Parade at 1pm on Dec 3.
The Ohio County Historical Museum 212 South Walnut Street is all decked out with a model train exhibit that will bring back memories of Christmas mornings of days gone by. The museum is also sponsoring a Santa’s workshop on Dec 4 from 1:30-4:30 and a Teddy Bear Auction Dec 2, 3 & 4.
For your musical enjoyment the Young Voices Choir sponsored by the Dearborn Highlands Arts council will perform at 1pm on Dec 4 at the Pendleton Art Center.
The mini-opera Amahl and the Night Visitors will be presented by Rising star Singers at 2pm on Dec 3 & 4 at the Methodist Church as a part of Rising Sun’s Home For The Holiday Celebration. The mini-opera is the story of a crippled boy who is healed by the miracle of Christmas. Amahl travels with the Three Wise Men to see the baby Jesus. The show will include singers and dancers from the community as well as singers from the Rising Star Singer’s Audition Works. The story of Amahl and the Night Visitors reaffirms that Love, Hope and the Spirit of Giving are still the best qualities of mankind. The program is free to the public and is sponsored by the City of Rising Sun and the Rising Sun/ Ohio County Tourism Bureau. For more information visit www.enjoyrisingsun.com or call 888-776-4786.
Line up for The Secret Sale at Home Among Friends and Harps on Main Dec 10, 6-8pm.
The season culminates with a performance of Handel’s Messiah, performed by the Cincinnati Baroque Orchestra and Chorus at 7pm Dec 17 at the Rising Sun Church of Christ 430 Fifth Street Rising Sun. The Rising Sun Church of Christ 430 Fifth Street will host a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday Dec 17 at 7pm. The oratorio will be performed by the Cincinnati Baroque Orchestra and Chorus under the baton of Thomas Juneau, artistic director. Rising Sun is among a few locations including the Arnoff Center where this orchestra will perform the Messiah this Christmas season.
The establishment of the Messiah as an English institution for Christmas and Choral societies has a long and complicated history. Some excerpts are familiar to almost everybody like the Halleluiah Chorus, unlike any other work by the composer, Handel. The work was not meant to be a Christmas mainstay but a timely thought provoker for Easter and Lent. Nevertheless, the composition became a holiday favorite and indeed one of the best loved classical works of all time.
The oratorio is divided into three sections: 1) the birth of Jesus; 2)the crucifixtion; and 3) the resurrection and redemption.This performance by the acclaimed Cincinnati Baroque Orchestra promises to be an experience of a lifetime.
Handel’s Messiah is sponsored by the Historic Downtown Program of Rising Sun and the Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism Bureau.
For more information visit tourism's at www.enjoyrisingsun.com or call 888-776-4786.
The holiday season kicks off with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Riverfront Pavilion on Dec 2 at 6 pm.
First Friday returns on Dec 3 from 5-8 with Jamon Zeiler performing at the Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street. An exhibit of fiber arts, dolls and small works can get your Christmas shopping off to a fun start. Visit the Main Artery at 211 Main Street for some very clever colored pencil work by nationally renowned artist Vera Curnow. Down at 120 Main Street enjoy guitars and some of the finest art around at the Zeiler Music Center and the Andrea Grimsley Studio.
Saturday and Sunday provide great times for the whole family. Santa’s castle will be open as well as a Sidewalk Magic Show from Mobile Magic Dec 3 & 4 from 1-4. Don’t forget the free carriage rides and open house at the Persimmon Tree antique emporium. Don’t forget to leave time for the Critter Parade at 1pm on Dec 3.
The Ohio County Historical Museum 212 South Walnut Street is all decked out with a model train exhibit that will bring back memories of Christmas mornings of days gone by. The museum is also sponsoring a Santa’s workshop on Dec 4 from 1:30-4:30 and a Teddy Bear Auction Dec 2, 3 & 4.
For your musical enjoyment the Young Voices Choir sponsored by the Dearborn Highlands Arts council will perform at 1pm on Dec 4 at the Pendleton Art Center.
The mini-opera Amahl and the Night Visitors will be presented by Rising star Singers at 2pm on Dec 3 & 4 at the Methodist Church as a part of Rising Sun’s Home For The Holiday Celebration. The mini-opera is the story of a crippled boy who is healed by the miracle of Christmas. Amahl travels with the Three Wise Men to see the baby Jesus. The show will include singers and dancers from the community as well as singers from the Rising Star Singer’s Audition Works. The story of Amahl and the Night Visitors reaffirms that Love, Hope and the Spirit of Giving are still the best qualities of mankind. The program is free to the public and is sponsored by the City of Rising Sun and the Rising Sun/ Ohio County Tourism Bureau. For more information visit www.enjoyrisingsun.com or call 888-776-4786.
Line up for The Secret Sale at Home Among Friends and Harps on Main Dec 10, 6-8pm.
The season culminates with a performance of Handel’s Messiah, performed by the Cincinnati Baroque Orchestra and Chorus at 7pm Dec 17 at the Rising Sun Church of Christ 430 Fifth Street Rising Sun. The Rising Sun Church of Christ 430 Fifth Street will host a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday Dec 17 at 7pm. The oratorio will be performed by the Cincinnati Baroque Orchestra and Chorus under the baton of Thomas Juneau, artistic director. Rising Sun is among a few locations including the Arnoff Center where this orchestra will perform the Messiah this Christmas season.
The establishment of the Messiah as an English institution for Christmas and Choral societies has a long and complicated history. Some excerpts are familiar to almost everybody like the Halleluiah Chorus, unlike any other work by the composer, Handel. The work was not meant to be a Christmas mainstay but a timely thought provoker for Easter and Lent. Nevertheless, the composition became a holiday favorite and indeed one of the best loved classical works of all time.
The oratorio is divided into three sections: 1) the birth of Jesus; 2)the crucifixtion; and 3) the resurrection and redemption.This performance by the acclaimed Cincinnati Baroque Orchestra promises to be an experience of a lifetime.
Handel’s Messiah is sponsored by the Historic Downtown Program of Rising Sun and the Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism Bureau.
For more information visit tourism's at www.enjoyrisingsun.com or call 888-776-4786.
November 19, 2005
Nina says goodbye to Maysville
By DANETTA BARKER Staff Writer
Friday, November 18, 2005 8:54 PM EST
In the early of light dawn Friday, with the brisk winter wind blowing and fog drifting around the hull, the Nina pulled anchor and set out for Indiana.
The eight-day stay for the crew brought in near record numbers of visitors to the ship. It also brought something else, hospitality.
"Little towns are nice," said Miss Ellie, the ship's cook and record keeper. "The people are nice."
A beautiful warm day greeted the crew when it docked Nov. 9, but by week's end, cold early winter temperatures left crew and visitors shivering in the wind.
The cold however didn't dampen the spirit of the 5,871 people who visited the ship, which is a replica of one of the three ships Christopher Columbus used to prove the world wasn't flat. The bulk of attendance during weekdays, 4,017 visitors, came from schools in both Kentucky and Ohio. Schools from Bath, Rowan, Lewis, Mason, Fleming, Fayette, Bracken and Bourbon counties booked tours on the ship. Adams and Brown counties in Ohio also brought school groups.
Built in Brazil, the ship was used in the movie "1492." The ship was built by the Columbus Foundation, which is based in the British Virgin Islands. The Nina has been a sailing museum since 1992 for the purpose of teaching the public about Columbus' journey.
For the crew, who are volunteers, the ship is home during its voyage. Miss Ellie will leave the boat in December to really retire near her family in New Mexico.
"We sail down the Arkansas River to the Gulf," Miss Ellie said. "I get off there and after a two-day car trip I will be in New Mexico where it is warm."
Running the tours in the cold weather is not easy, but it is part of the job. And you won't hear any of the crew grumbling about the conditions. Crew members will be wearing all the clothes they have on board, but they won't complain.
"I had to go buy a coat," Miss Ellie laughed. "I went up to the consignment store in town and found a nice warm coat."
During this stay shopping was done only when necessary because the crew was short handed. Miss Ellie made it out to Wal-Mart to buy supplies. But that was her only venture beyond the hotel room.
"I went to Wal-Mart and this lady tapped me on the shoulder and said 'You are Miss Ellie?'"
The woman had been on the boat and wanted to say hello again to Miss Ellie.
"It's the people again, they are so nice in small towns," Miss Ellie said. "They bring us things like banana nut bread, jam and salsa."
Students who toured the ship were as friendly as adults. The crew said usually with such large tours there can be problems with children. However, there were no problems this time out. One student brought his grandparents back to meet Miss Ellie.
"The little ones know they are on a boat, but that's about it," said Jory Edlin. "The third and fourth grade students have studied Christopher Columbus."
Other crew members Bela Berty, Jameson Marquardt and new hand Tara Buckler packed up the store, the shirts, the photos, the post cards and the mugs. Then moved on to bigger items, such as the gang plank and stairs. The work took about an hour and kept them moving, which they needed to stay warm.
"If the river is warm, it heats the cabin," Edlin said. "But when the temperature of the water in the river drops, it keeps the cabin cold."
There is no heating system on the boat, but Miss Ellie has her ways of warming things up.
"Tomorrow I will bake all day long and that will warm the ship up," she said.
A day of traveling will also give Miss Ellie time to plan the Thanksgiving dinner.
"We will have turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy," Miss Ellie said. "We will have a big Thanksgiving dinner."
Nina travels to Rising Sun, Ind. before heading toward the Gulf of Mexico. The ship will be docked for repairs most of the winter in Brazil.
November 17, 2005
JOIN CONGRESSMAN MIKE SODREL FOR A SENIOR FORUM ON MEDICARE PART D.
JOIN CONGRESSMAN MIKE SODREL FOR A SENIOR FORUM ON MEDICARE PART D.
Rising Sun, Indiana, November 17, 2005 — The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a a senior forum on Medicaid Part D with Ninth District Congressman Mike Sodrel.
The forum will be held on Friday, December 2, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Rising Sun Senior Citizens Community Building, 510 South Mulberry Street in Rising Sun. Lunch with Congressman Sodrel will be served at the Senior Meal site at 11:00 a.m. There is a small charge for the meal. If you are over 60 years old, you are simply asked to make a donation, if you are under 60 years then the charge is $3.75. Please RSVP to the chamber by e-mail at info@risingsunchamber.com or by phone to 812 438-3130 by November 30th to ensure that a meal is available. You do not have to RSVP in order to attend the forum at noon.
For additional information, Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or info@risingsunchamber.com or Congressman Sodrel’s office at (812) 689-7300.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING MATCH AT GRAND VICTORIA
DAVID DIAZ VS RAMAZAN PALYANI IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT AT GRAND VICTORIA RISING SUN CASINO ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH TERRIFIC UNDERCARD FEATURES 2004 US OLYMPIAN DANTE CRAIG, AARON PRYOR JR. AND HOT PROSPECT OCTAVIO LARA SPECIAL EMCEE FOR THE EVENING, SHOWTIME'S JIMMY LENNON JR. TICKETS STARTING AT $25 ON SALE NOW BY CALLING 1-800-GRAND11, EXT 3, 1-866-438-7372, AND 312-226-5800
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Rising Sun, Indiana, November 17, 2005 — The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a a senior forum on Medicaid Part D with Ninth District Congressman Mike Sodrel.
The forum will be held on Friday, December 2, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Rising Sun Senior Citizens Community Building, 510 South Mulberry Street in Rising Sun. Lunch with Congressman Sodrel will be served at the Senior Meal site at 11:00 a.m. There is a small charge for the meal. If you are over 60 years old, you are simply asked to make a donation, if you are under 60 years then the charge is $3.75. Please RSVP to the chamber by e-mail at info@risingsunchamber.com or by phone to 812 438-3130 by November 30th to ensure that a meal is available. You do not have to RSVP in order to attend the forum at noon.
For additional information, Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or info@risingsunchamber.com or Congressman Sodrel’s office at (812) 689-7300.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING MATCH AT GRAND VICTORIA
DAVID DIAZ VS RAMAZAN PALYANI IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT AT GRAND VICTORIA RISING SUN CASINO ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH TERRIFIC UNDERCARD FEATURES 2004 US OLYMPIAN DANTE CRAIG, AARON PRYOR JR. AND HOT PROSPECT OCTAVIO LARA SPECIAL EMCEE FOR THE EVENING, SHOWTIME'S JIMMY LENNON JR. TICKETS STARTING AT $25 ON SALE NOW BY CALLING 1-800-GRAND11, EXT 3, 1-866-438-7372, AND 312-226-5800
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November 16, 2005
First Friday @ Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center
Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center
First Friday
December 2, 2005
5 to 8 PM
The Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Art Guild will mount a holiday show featuring art quilts and fiber works at the Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center on the First Friday of December.
Gifts for holiday giving include: dolls, bowls, garments, pillows and a variety of other fiber accessories.
In addition, the artists of the art center and SeIFA will display
“Small Works” of art for the art lover on your list. All art work will be sized for giving a very special gift of original art.
The holiday show is a collaboration of many artists working together to create a unique shopping experience. The show closes December 23.
As part of the holiday art show, the Pendleton Art Center will honor Friendship State Bank as the inaugural corporate sponsor of First Friday. A ceremony will be held at 6PM on December 2 to introduce the bank to artists and patrons. Refreshments served.
Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center
201 Main Street
Rising Sun, Indiana
812-438-9900
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 to 5
First Friday
December 2, 2005
5 to 8 PM
The Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Art Guild will mount a holiday show featuring art quilts and fiber works at the Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center on the First Friday of December.
Gifts for holiday giving include: dolls, bowls, garments, pillows and a variety of other fiber accessories.
In addition, the artists of the art center and SeIFA will display
“Small Works” of art for the art lover on your list. All art work will be sized for giving a very special gift of original art.
The holiday show is a collaboration of many artists working together to create a unique shopping experience. The show closes December 23.
As part of the holiday art show, the Pendleton Art Center will honor Friendship State Bank as the inaugural corporate sponsor of First Friday. A ceremony will be held at 6PM on December 2 to introduce the bank to artists and patrons. Refreshments served.
Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center
201 Main Street
Rising Sun, Indiana
812-438-9900
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 to 5
November 11, 2005
Celebrate Veterans' Day 2005
Be thankful that we live in freedom. If you see a veteran today, tell him or her "Thanks". Take a moment to pause and reflect on all who sacrificed for our country.
Good turnout for chamber afterhours last night. It gets tough to multi-task in a small town but many came out to enjoy the networking oppportunity. Thanks to Stephanie and Lynn for their hard work!
Reminder from the Calendar
"Home Among Friends Annual Holiday Open House"
Friday November 11, 2005
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This event repeats every day, until Saturday November 12, 2005.
Event Location: Home Among Friends
Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Chamber of Commerce Present 2006 Legislative Preview
Special guest speaker Bian Bosma, Speaker of the House, Indiana House of Representatives
Corporate Sponsor - Wood, Lamping & Lehner
November 16, 2005
Greendale Cabin
827 Nowlin Avenue
Greendale, Indiana
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Presentation
$15.00 for chamber members $25.00 non-chamber members
(lunch included) RSVP 812-537-0814 Reservations Required
Merchants remember that the Columbus Replica Ship "Nina" Visits" Rising Sun Maybe some special displays for the visitors.
Friday November 18, 2005
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This event repeats every day, until Monday November 21, 2005.
Event Location: Rising Sun Boat Docks
Notes: visit http://www.thenina.com for more information.
November 10, 2005
What happened at "Where did all the businesses go?"
Where Did All The Businesses Go Minutes (11/08/05)
1) Unigov in RS/OC?
A. Concept was discussed 18-20 years ago
B. Comments: Yes, Wonderful Idea
Duplicate services
Problem – Who is in Charge?
One entity (public services)
C. Government structure
D. Cooperative Economic Development
E. Separate County & City
F. Is there a clearing house for business information and Economic Development in the community?
Historic Downtown
Can we streamline efforts of information for Economic Development
2) Issues with the Historic Downtown Program.
A. Are things (opportunities) falling between the cracks?
B. The Presbyterian Church – ½ million
Purchased by Redevelopment Comm. in 2003
CCF Grant – Ohio County Grant application.
Turned down twice
Federal Grant
City has set aside $660,000 for matching funds
Is it time to revisit the use?
Should we take shorter steps for preservation?
Who takes care of building once it has been completed?
C. Foutty building
Redevelopment plans to purchase and renovate
3) Do we do enough to foster and nuture a Pro Business Environment in Rising Sun and Ohio County?
A. Support
Co-op Advertising?
“Shop Locally” program
Training for business
B. Are our problems unique? No, but solution for RS must be unique.
C. Need for a solid Business plan/ Research
D. There has been a turnover in chamber members
4) Are we a Tourist Town?
A. We definitely have a tourism industry.
Grand Vic is prime example
B. Does the community see itself as a Tourist Town?
C. What are our assets? (Not in any order)
i. River front
ii. Museum
iii. Grand Victoria
iv. The arts
v. the small town atmosphere
D. Can we bring in tourists from 50-100 miles
E. Hospitality Training
F. Are there 2 markets?
Casino Market and Tourism Market
Bring in a mix of businesses to serve these markets.
Consistent Hours to ensure reliability for patrons,
Communication
Visitors to community
Residents
G. Possibility of participation in Indiana Downtown Program
Strategy plan by Hyett/Palma group.
Aurora has one. Some criticisms.
Cookie Cutter Approach.
Retail space – limited in downtown
Quality Retail Space - very limited.
Businesses must be run in a way to sustain a living
5) The Issues and goals never change
business failure 70%
education before opening
have financial backing
commitment – time
Reach out to other business people, other communities,
We must work together!
6) Chamber of Commerce
A. The members are the chamber
B. advocate for business before Local, State, and Federal officials.
C. Revision 2014 Concept.
7) Where do we go from here?
Chamber mixer – Thursday, Nov. 10 5:30pm at 215 Main Street
Chamber Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 @ 12:00 noon. Note: The date has been changed due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Next General meeting – Tuesday, Dec 6, 6:30 pm, City Hall. Agenda needs to determined by 11/22/05.
Thanks to all that attended and participated in the meeting. Your comments, suggestions, and observations are important in creating a public forum for discussion of these very important issues.
Lane A. Siekman
President, Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce
1) Unigov in RS/OC?
A. Concept was discussed 18-20 years ago
B. Comments: Yes, Wonderful Idea
Duplicate services
Problem – Who is in Charge?
One entity (public services)
C. Government structure
D. Cooperative Economic Development
E. Separate County & City
F. Is there a clearing house for business information and Economic Development in the community?
Historic Downtown
Can we streamline efforts of information for Economic Development
2) Issues with the Historic Downtown Program.
A. Are things (opportunities) falling between the cracks?
B. The Presbyterian Church – ½ million
Purchased by Redevelopment Comm. in 2003
CCF Grant – Ohio County Grant application.
Turned down twice
Federal Grant
City has set aside $660,000 for matching funds
Is it time to revisit the use?
Should we take shorter steps for preservation?
Who takes care of building once it has been completed?
C. Foutty building
Redevelopment plans to purchase and renovate
3) Do we do enough to foster and nuture a Pro Business Environment in Rising Sun and Ohio County?
A. Support
Co-op Advertising?
“Shop Locally” program
Training for business
B. Are our problems unique? No, but solution for RS must be unique.
C. Need for a solid Business plan/ Research
D. There has been a turnover in chamber members
4) Are we a Tourist Town?
A. We definitely have a tourism industry.
Grand Vic is prime example
B. Does the community see itself as a Tourist Town?
C. What are our assets? (Not in any order)
i. River front
ii. Museum
iii. Grand Victoria
iv. The arts
v. the small town atmosphere
D. Can we bring in tourists from 50-100 miles
E. Hospitality Training
F. Are there 2 markets?
Casino Market and Tourism Market
Bring in a mix of businesses to serve these markets.
Consistent Hours to ensure reliability for patrons,
Communication
Visitors to community
Residents
G. Possibility of participation in Indiana Downtown Program
Strategy plan by Hyett/Palma group.
Aurora has one. Some criticisms.
Cookie Cutter Approach.
Retail space – limited in downtown
Quality Retail Space - very limited.
Businesses must be run in a way to sustain a living
5) The Issues and goals never change
business failure 70%
education before opening
have financial backing
commitment – time
Reach out to other business people, other communities,
We must work together!
6) Chamber of Commerce
A. The members are the chamber
B. advocate for business before Local, State, and Federal officials.
C. Revision 2014 Concept.
7) Where do we go from here?
Chamber mixer – Thursday, Nov. 10 5:30pm at 215 Main Street
Chamber Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 @ 12:00 noon. Note: The date has been changed due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Next General meeting – Tuesday, Dec 6, 6:30 pm, City Hall. Agenda needs to determined by 11/22/05.
Thanks to all that attended and participated in the meeting. Your comments, suggestions, and observations are important in creating a public forum for discussion of these very important issues.
Lane A. Siekman
President, Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce
November 1, 2005
2005 Chamber Halloween Parade
Some Pictures from the 2005 Chamber Halloween Parade.. It was a great evening for the community! Thanks to Cathy, Stacy, and Stuart for all their hard work.
Go to Images in Time Studio for more pictures
AROUND THE CORNER COFFEE AND WINE SHOPPE IS CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS!
Rising Sun, Indiana, November 1, 2005 — When Lynn (Rullman) Englar moved back to Southeastern Indiana from sunny California she had no idea that her destiny included operating a small business in Rising Sun. Lynn is originally from Aurora, Indiana and she lived in California for 25 years before moving to Rising Sun. She worked as Artist, a College Computer Instructor, and a Nutritionist before taking over the Around the Corner Coffee and Wine Shoppe on Poplar Street in Rising Sun.
She also continues to work as an artist at Pendleton Art Studio and a Nutritionist. The Around the Corner Coffee and Wine Shoppe is actually located within the Pendleton Gallery building so it has easy access for art patrons as well as downtown visitors. Coffee and Wine Shop sells Indiana and International wines as well as Gourmet coffee and pastries. Her store hours are Monday-Friday 7am-1 lam and 4pm - 8 pm and Saturday 8:30am - 1pm and 4pm - 8pm.
A Grand opening ceremony took place on Saturday, October 8, 2006 during Navy Bean Fall Festival with ribbon cutting by Navy Bean Festival Queen, Erin Keith and her court, Ashley McClure and Jenifer Gerhard. (See photo)
Join Lynn in the morning and read the Cincinnati Enquirer from the newsstand outside the shop over a fresh cup of gourmet coffee or tea and a pastry. If you can't make it in the morning; join her in the evening for a relaxing glass of an international wine or one of Indiana's finest wines and cheese. Need a bottle of wine for dinner or a special occasion; stop by the Around the Corner Coffee and Wine Shoppe located on the comer of Main and Poplar Street, downtown Rising Sun, in the Pendleton Art Center. You can reach Lynn by calling (812)584-0162.
If you would like to nominate your business for the “Business Spotlight” please call Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or send an e-mail to info@risingsunchamber.com
WHERE DID ALL THE BUSINESSES GO?
Rising Sun, Indiana, November 1, 2005 — The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a a Public Forum on Current Business Issues in Rising Sun. “Where did all the Businesses Go?” is a open forum for Public Officials, Business Persons, and the General Public to attend and express their views on the current business issues facing Rising Sun and Ohio County.
The forum will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at Rising Sun City Hall on North Walnut Street. The event will take place in the City Council Chambers on the Lower Floor
Please join the Chamber for an open discussion of the current issues facing businesses in our community. We will talk about the recent loss of businesses, the efforts of local economic development officials, and what is on the horizon for Rising Sun and Ohio County. There will be a panel of people available to address your questions and concerns. Please come prepared to be involved in an open-minded give-and-take public meeting.
You may submit any specific questions or comments in writing in advance to the Chamber. We will also distribute index cards at the forum for you to complete. Please remember that this is a public forum and questions should be limited to the subject matter. Debate may be limited by the moderator in an effort to give all interested parties an opportunity to speak. Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
For additional information, Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or info@risingsunchamber.com
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