2012 Annual Meeting
February
The Annual Meeting is one of One Southern Indiana’s most popular gatherings, connecting you with some of the top business and community leaders in the region. Join us this year for an event that is packed full of exciting speakers, entertainment, and more. The program also includes accomplishments over the past year, recognition of our current and incoming leadership, and the announcement of the Ambassador of the Year, Chairman of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Economic Development Partner winners. Networking will follow the show. This event draws an attendance of more than 500 members.
Diversity and Inclusion Conference & Expo
March 2012
Unique to our region, this conference is designed for all minority, woman, disadvantaged, disabled or veteran owned companies and those companies wanting to do business with them, thus maximizing their business potential in our challenging economy. The conference features a full range of activities including a breakfast panel discussion, a luncheon Key Note speaker, an Exhibitor Hall, a MatchMakers session to connect prime companies with certified companies, and workshops covering topics such as access to capital, government bidding, diversity issues, marketing, and much more.
Annual Business Awards
May 2012
The Southern Indiana Business Awards is a prestigious program acknowledging the achievements of home-grown businesses based in southern Indiana. We will celebrate 22 years of recognizing business owners and their tremendous accomplishments. There are more than 350 attendees at this annual event. Awards are given for:
• Financial Bank Business of the Year Award (less than 25 employees)
• Business of the Year Award (25 or more employees)
• Rising Star (in business 1-5 years)
• Professional of the Year Award
• Economic Impact Project Award (this award is based on actual economic impact)
• The Partnership Spirit Award
Shareholders Day at the Downs
This is an exclusive event celebrating accomplishments in Economic Development. This is where we bring southern Indiana’s “Top Investors” together for one event. It is a unique opportunity to meet the companies who have invested capital and created jobs in southern Indiana.
Golf Scramble: Networking on the Greens
May 2012
Come play golf and network at one of the largest golf tournaments in Southern Indiana. Playing at one of Fuzzy Zoeller’s premier golf courses, this event attracts more than 140 players. Experience the opportunity to meet other business professionals in a relaxed, social environment. Enjoy the game!
Business Expo
September 2012
The largest business-to-business expo in Southern Indiana, this event showcases 100+ exhibitors and attracts more than 1,000 Kentuckiana Business Professionals. One Southern Indiana’s Business Expo offers Southern Indiana and Kentucky Businesses and area Not-for-Profits the opportunity to showcase their products and/or services to the community.
Investor Reception
Fall
Recognizing Lead and Champion Investors, One Southern Indiana hosts this formal reception to honor those in the area who have financially supported southern Indiana’s only professional economic development program. These companies are given thanks and recognition for the retention and creation of new commerce and new jobs possible in our area.