June 6 event connects $10,000+ investors with major expansion and relocation clients

May 15, 2008 – One Southern Indiana hosts its first annual Shareholders Day at Churchill Downs on June 6 in recognition of its Lead Investors contributing at least $10,000 in support of the organization.  Officials from approximately 38 Lead Investor companies will connect with more than 200 representatives from One Southern Indiana’s major expansion and relocation project clients in Clark and Floyd Counties. 

Three Gold Sponsorships remain at $2,700 for any organization wishing to participate in this exclusive gathering.  Participants will connect, share success stories, and celebrate continued economic development in Southern Indiana.

"It's absolutly fantastic to see the success we are having in expanding local businesses and attracting new!" exclaims Kyle Morey, VP of Business Services and Strategic Alliances for 1SI."  What better way to thank our shareholders than connecting them to the economic development clients they funded."

Since the organization’s founding in July 2006, One Southern Indiana has attracted $142.4 million in new capital investment, $117.8 million in new annual payroll, and 3,421 committed jobs to Southern Indiana.  This exclusive Shareholders event provides an opportunity for investors to celebrate this success and connect with other organizations driving economic growth throughout the region.

For more details on sponsorship opportunities and to learn more about the Shareholders Day at Churchill Downs, please contact One Southern Indiana’s Kyle Morey at 812-945-0266.

A complete list of One Southern Indiana’s economic development investors is located at www.1si.org.

About One Southern Indiana:

One Southern Indiana is an economic development organization and chamber of commerce dedicated to supporting existing business and attracting new enterprises to Clark and Floyd counties.  The organization was created in July 2006 following the merger of the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Indiana Economic Development Council, and Southern Indiana 2020.  For more information, please visit www.1si.org.