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Abilities Services, Inc. (ASI) announces MCED “Bright Star Award”

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
ASI Bright Star Award

ASI Bright Star Award

Crawfordsville, In – Abilities Services, Inc. (ASI) was presented with the Montgomery County Economic Development (MCED) “Bright Star Award” for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship.
For 15 years under the leadership of Steve Gooch, ASI has grown and created a variety of new programming and resources for individuals with disabilities and similar disadvantages in Clinton, Montgomery, and Tippecanoe Counties. 
On March 1, 2009, ASI appointed Robert Cook to the position of Executive Director after Mr. Gooch informed the Board in 2008 of his desire to retire late in 2009.   Mr. Gooch will continue as Director of Business Development and provide support through the transition period.
Steve’s advocacy efforts along with Bob’s organizational and creative efforts played a critical role in the recent development of innovative new programs, such as Respite, which started in June, and the absorption of the Montgomery County Day Care program now provided at ASI’s Concord facility.
Steve’s desire for a continuation of a seamless transition for the consumers led him to give the Board advance notice of his future plans.  A visible and articulate champion for the field of challenged individuals, Steve will continue to serve Abilities Services focusing on finalizing the new ASI facility planned for Clinton County in Frankfort, and consolidating ASI’s two service locations in Lafayette to the Howarth Center.

St. Clare Medical Center Receives MCED Bright Star Award

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
From Left to Right:  Bill Henderson (MCED Executive Director), Richard Chastain (Montgomery County Council), Jim Siemers (St. Clare Executive Director), Nancy Sennett (Vice President of Nursing), and Terry Wilson (Regional CEO)

From Left to Right: Bill Henderson (MCED Executive Director), Richard Chastain (Montgomery County Council), Jim Siemers (St. Clare Executive Director), Nancy Sennett (Vice President of Nursing), and Terry Wilson (Regional CEO)

 

Indiana Says ‘No Thanks’ to Cap and Trade

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

This week Congress is set to release the details of the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that purports to combat global warming by setting strict limits on carbon emissions. I’m not a candidate for any office-now or ever again-and I’ve approached the “climate change” debate with an open mind. But it’s clear to me that the nation, and in particular Indiana, my home state, will be terribly disserved by this cap-and-trade policy on the verge of passage in the House.

Bright Star Award Given to Vectren Corporation

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Montgomery County Economic Development (MCED) recently awarded their “Bright Star Award” for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship to Vectren Corporation, the county’s natural gas provider.  

“Giving back to the communities in which we live, work and serve is at the very heart of our company values,” said Vectren’s director of economic development Ron Keeping. “We’re honored to be receiving this award and thank the residents of Montogomery County for this recognition.”

Vectren Corporation has given generously to educational programs through Wabash College, Crawfordsville and South Montgomery Schools in addition to reaching out to various nonprofits such as the Montgomery United Fund for You (MUFFY) and the Area IV Agency on Aging.

MCED EXTRA! February 2007

Friday, February 2nd, 2007

MCED Board of Directors

      Long time member, Monty Harris accepted the nomination and was unanimously elected to serve as President of the MCED Board.  John Greavu will be Vice President and Roy Kaser will remain the Secretary/Treasurer. President Harris appointed Jim Luzar Community Development chair on the Executive Board.

The directors are an essential part of our organization, thanks for what you do for MCED and the community. All of us at MCED welcome newly appointed Board members; County Councilman Richard Chastain and Wabash College President, Patrick White. We also welcome Akers Construction as our newest partner in Project “Bright Future”.