Ivy Tech Community College Campuses Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations; Chance to Win a Laptop
Ivy Tech Community College will offer a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ivy Tech Evansville main campus, 3501 N. First Avenue, Â on Thursday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals who receive a vaccine will be entered to win a free laptop provided by the college. Winners in the laptop drawing will be able to choose between a Mac or PC.
All 19 Ivy Tech campuses throughout the state will host clinic sites and vaccines will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis as supplies are limited.
Ivy Tech is hosting clinics in an effort to help increase vaccination rates through partnerships with the US Department of Education and Walmart pharmacy. The vaccine offered will vary throughout the state. A state issued ID will be required at all campus locations to receive the vaccine.
For more information, visit IvyTech.edu/coronavirus
Ivy Tech Community College Campuses Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations; Chance to Win a Laptop
Seven Hoosiers Compete in Final Wave I Competition
Seven Hoosiers Compete in Final Wave I Competition
IU Places Four in Finals, DeWitt Secures Spot in Wave II
OMAHA, Neb. – The fourth and final day of action in the first wave of the 2020 Olympic Trials came to a close with seven Hoosiers in the pool at the CHI Health Center on Monday.
Qualified U.S. swimmers will compete in Wave I of Trials, in a wildcard bid to reach Wave II of the event and race to become a member of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team. The four-day Wave I Trials competition will feature many of the country’s rising talent, with the top two swimmers of every event moving to Wave II.
The Wave II eight-day Trials competition serves as the sole qualifier for pool swimmers on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Athletes will earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team roster at each of the eight finals sessions.
200m IM
Rising sophomore Tristan DeWitt punched his ticket to the second wave of the Olympic Trials by winning the 200m IM A Final in a career-best time of 2:02.03. He claimed a spot in the A Final after winning the third heat of the prelims with a time of 2:03.96.
Recent graduate Thomas Vanderbrook finished 15th out of the B Final in the event with a time of 2:06.85. Senior Jacob Steele registered a time of 2:07.80 to place 16th. Both earned second swims with times of 2:05.44 and 2:06.22, respectively in the prelims.
50m FREESTYLE
Rising senior Brandon Hamblin placed eighth out of the A Final with a time of 23.02 in the 50m Freestyle. He sprinted out the sixth-fastest time of the preliminary heats in a career-best mark of 22.87. He dropped his seed time by nearly 0.3 seconds.
Recent graduate Laurel Eiber finished 32nd out of the second heat of the prelims with a time of 26.29. Graduate Griffin Eiber touched at 23.21 to place 39th in the prelims.
200m BREASTSTROKE
Sophomore-to-be Jassen Yep just missed out on a second swim in the 200m Breaststroke with a time of 2:18.03. He finished in a three-way tie for 17th place. In his second prelim race of the afternoon, DeWitt finished 31st in the event with a time of 2:20.44.
FINAL RESULTS
MEN’S 200m IM
1. Tristan DeWitt – 2:02.03 (2:03.96 in Preliminary Heats)
15. Thomas Vanderbrook – 2:06.85 (2:05.44 in Preliminary Heats)
16. Jacob Steele – 2:07.80 (2:06.22 in Preliminary Heats)
WOMEN’S 50m FREESTYLE
32. Laurel Eiber – 26.29
MEN’S 50m FREESTYLE
8. Brandon Hamblin – 23.02 (22.87 in Preliminary Heats)
39. Griffin Eiber – 23.21
MEN’S 200m BREASTSTROKE
t-17. Jassen Yep – 2:18.03
31. Tristan DeWitt – 2:20.44
2020 Olympic Trial action continues from the diving well in Indianapolis for the remainder of the week. Wave II of the swimming trials will begin on June 13 with preliminary heats of the men’s 400m IM, women’s 100m Butterfly, men’s 400m Freestyle, women’s 400m IM, and the men’s 100m Breaststroke.
AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
AGENDA JUNE 9TH, 2021 PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
~ Pledge of Allegiance ~
1. Request approval for the agreement with Evansville Police Department, Department of Metropolitan Development and National Network of Safe Communities (NNSC) through December 31 , 2022. (Contract Signature Needed)
- Request approval for the Amendment of the CenterPoint agreement with the Evansville Police Department. (Contract Signature Needed)
- Request approval to seek bids for purchase of Police Vehicles.
B. Fire Department – Division Chief Michael Larson
1. Request approval for the agreement between Evansville Fire Department for Renovations of Station #3 & Station #16 with DeWeese Construction, Inc. (Contract Signature Needed)
Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana
Fire Department
– Chief Mike Connelly
Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Matt Koressel, Counsel Attorney
C. Building Commission – Kim Josey
- Request approval to open the bids for the following:a. 312 S. BEDFORD AVENUE – RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE, EAST AND SOUTH FENCES, CONCRETE WALKS AND PADSb. 1519 CASS AVENUE – RAZE (DEMOLISH) GARAGE ONLYc. 935 S. GOVERNOR STREET – RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE AND ALL WALKS AND PADSd. 1900 S. NEW YORK AVENUE – RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE AND GARAGE
- Request approval to take the bids under advisement.
D. Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson 1. Request approval for the following:
a. Install “REDUCE SPEED AHEAD†plaques to the existing curve signs as per MPO study results at S. Boeke road & VanBibber Avenue.
E. Special Event Permit – Sgt. Adam Will
- Haynie’s Corner Arts District Association requests approval for the ‘FAMILY PRIDE FEST’ beginning Saturday, June 12 , 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closing Adams Avenue between 58 Adams Avenue & SE 2nd Street. This event will have a small parade; they will be using the sidewalks and rules of the road for the parade. The event organizer was advised if the event registration exceeded over 150 participants they will need to hire police escorts for the parade. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED*** (Legal Approved COLI)
- Philip Baker requests approval for the ‘2ND ANNUAL JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY CELEBRATION’ beginning Saturday, June 19 , 2021 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closing the intersection of Culver Drive & Waggoner Avenue. ***BARRICADES REQUESTED*** (Legal Approved COLI)
Board of Public Safety Evansville, Indiana
Michael Retter, President Kayce Zeller, Vice President Richard Hubbard, Member Matt Koressel, Counsel Attorney
BLUES-ROCK STAR JOE BONAMASSA ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE U.S. FALL TOUR FOR 2021
BONAMASSA’S LATEST LIVE PROJECT “NOW SERVING: ROYAL TEA LIVE FROM THE RYMAN†RELEASES THIS FRIDAY
 Joe Bonamassa is finally getting back on the road and will be making a stop at theOld National Events Plaza on October 25, 2021. For over a year, the live concert industry came to a full stop. During this time, Bonamassa put his efforts into raising money for his non-profit, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, through the Fueling Musicians Program. This relief fund is dedicated to assisting touring musicians unable to make a living due to the pandemic. Now that venues are opening back up, he is back on the road where he feels most at home, performing for his fans. Today, he is announced an extensive run of 33 dates across the U.S. for Fall 2021.
Tickets to his Evansville show will be available to the public for purchase this Friday, June 11 at 10 AM. Old National Events Plaza “Insiders†will have the opportunity to purchase tickets early, Wednesday, June 9 at 10 AM. Tickets are available at  joeb.me/JB-Tickets or at the Old National Events Plaza box office. To become an “Insider,†visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
Bonamassa, backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, will perform brand new songs alongside career-spanning fan favorites.
Bonamassa is undoubtedly one of today’s top live performers and a favorite of music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,†Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.
The Fall tour, which will span 32 cities, kicks off with two nights at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville where Joe recorded his new live release, “Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Rymanâ€.
Now, to celebrate the return of live shows, the concert has been re-mixed and mastered for physical release as “Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Rymanâ€. On June 11, it will be released on CD and all streaming platforms, followed by the DVD and Blu-ray on June 18. The special edition double LP vinyl will be released July 9. The DVD includes a film introduction narrated by actor Jeff Daniels. To order, visit joeb.me/NowServing. The critically acclaimed performance includes 12 incredible live tracks, featuring the best from his latest studio release Royal Tea. Joe’s 24th #1 record on the Billboard Blues chart, the album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. It also includes three tracks from his 20th anniversary album A New Day Now.
There has never been a more important time to celebrate and enjoy live music, so what better way to do it than with one of the most mesmerizing live performers and powerful Blues Rock players in the world. Joe cannot wait to re-connect with his fans on the road this year, so be sure to get tickets before they sell out. Bonamassa is back and ready to rock!
What: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Joe Bonamassa
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monday, October 25, 2021, at 8 PM
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets range from $69 – $199 plus applicable fees
Tickets available online at ticketmaster.com, joeb.me/JB-Tickets or in person at the Old National Events Plaza box office.
Ivy Tech Community College Campuses Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations; Chance to Win a Laptop
Ivy Tech Community College will offer a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ivy Tech Evansville main campus, 3501 N. First Avenue, Â on Thursday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals who receive a vaccine will be entered to win a free laptop provided by the college. Winners in the laptop drawing will be able to choose between a Mac or PC.
All 19 Ivy Tech campuses throughout the state will host clinic sites and vaccines will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis as supplies are limited.
Ivy Tech is hosting clinics in an effort to help increase vaccination rates through partnerships with the US Department of Education and Walmart pharmacy. The vaccine offered will vary throughout the state. A state issued ID will be required at all campus locations to receive the vaccine.
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Responsive employerOtters earn split Sunday in Schaumburg
The Evansville Otters earned a doubleheader split Sunday against the Schaumburg Boomers, giving Evansville a series split during the weekend trip to northern Illinois.
The Otters lost game one Sunday by a score of 2-1 but were 9-6 winners in game two.
The doubleheader also concluded a stretch of seven games in five days for the Otters. They move to 8-3 on the young season.
The first game was a bona fide pitchers’ duel, as Otters lefty Marty Anderson and Boomers starter Ryan Middendorf threw six and 5.2 scoreless innings, respectively.
Anderson allowed only three hits on the night. He also struck out two batters.
Dakota Phillips stepped to the plate in a scoreless game in the top of the seventh inning, facing Boomers reliever Darrell Thompson, when he took the first pitch he saw out to left-center for a tie-breaking solo home run.
The Boomers brought the go-ahead run to plate in the bottom half, however, and Nick Oddo launched a walk-off, two-run homer to right field off of Otters closer Logan Sawyer, who took the loss.
Thompson earned the win.
Game two started off on rocky footing for the Otters, as Quincy Nieporte singled home Alec Craig to take a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning for Schaumburg.
Otters starter Anthony Arias — pitching on three days rest — wound up limiting the damage by stranding the bases loaded.
Then, in the top of the second, Otters second baseman J.R. Davis homered off Boomers starter Stephen Chamblee to tie the game at one.
Schaumburg added two more in the second, before the Otters unleashed a five-run third to take a 6-3 lead that would hold for the remainder of the ballgame.
Andy DeJesus and Elijah MacNamee kicked off the rally with a pair of one-out singles, before Riley Krane doubled home a run. Bryce Denton tied the game with a base hit over the third baseman Luke Becker’s head. Phillips notched his second go-ahead RBI of the day by following Denton’s at-bat with a double, putting the Otters up 3-2. Davis capped the scoring with an RBI single.
Tyler Spring would come on to relieve Arias for the final out of the third inning. Spring proceeded to retire all ten batters he faced out of the bullpen, pitching 3.1 perfect innings. He also struck out two.
The Otters added two more runs in the top of the sixth thanks to a two-run double from Riley Krane.
Evansville also scored a run in the top of the seventh on a two-out, RBI-double from Miles Gordon.
Abraham Almonte finished the game out of the bullpen, allowing two runs on three hits.
Spring earned the win, his second of the season in relief.
Every Otter in the starting lineup recorded a base hit in the seven-inning game.
Josh Henderson also hit the Otters’ second triple of the season.
Davis went 4-4, with two runs driven in. DeJesus, Krane, and MacNamee also had multi-hit performances. MacNamee went 2-4 in game one, while collecting a total of eight hits in 15 at-bats.
After an off-day, the Otters will continue their seven-game road trip Tuesday at Florence. First pitch will be at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Talent And The Right Strategic Director Matter
Talent And The Right Strategic Director Matter
BY GREG WATHEN – APR
CO-CEO OF THE EVANSVILLE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
June 7, 2021
People, population or talent regardless of what one might call it, the reality today is that workforce capabilities are paramount to the fundamental objectives of economic and community development. Talent matters to business attraction as more and more businesses say they could generate additional opportunity if they had workers to fill them.
According to a new report from Oxford Economics… “advances in technology, changing demographic trends, new customer needs and increased competition are radically altering how companies operate in virtually every industry and region of the world, including businesses,†in the Greater Evansville region. And these structural shifts are reshaping both the supply and demand
for talent across Indiana and the globe.
Yet companies challenged with hiring new employees often say they are unable to find the right people with the proper skills. Meanwhile, the sources from which talent might be recruited are also realigning. More talent needs to be “home-grown†as the demand for talent will not wane.
If the pandemic offered a possible solution it is the fact that remote work is becoming stickier; and, the development of broadband or digital infrastructure demands a greater investment in Southwest Indiana.
As a region, we will need to confront the need to undertake a critical “reskilling†of labor in order to meet the new demands of a highly digitized and interconnected world where higher skills will be required.
As Samira Kaderali, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at American Express puts it, “The notion of human resources being much more analytic and data- driven provides a foundation for HR to be a strategic partner to the business, to help drive business results – this is the conversation that all the business and HR leaders want to have.â€
Economists generally agree that economic development and growth are influenced by four factors: human resources, physical capital, natural resources and technology. Highly developed regions have public and private sector partners that are aligned in these focus areas.
Talent development pathways can be somewhat unclear and unequal, limiting the supply of prepared workers. In Indiana, we’ve focused in the past on a narrow “four-year degree for all†pathway to good jobs as alternative pathways beyond traditional higher education are difficult for individuals to navigate. The entire talent development system suffers from racial and economic inequities that restrict the nation’s productive potential as well.
The U.S. corporate sector invests anywhere between $90-$590 billion annually in training but it tends to disproportionately go to highly-educated workers, which limits building inclusive talent development. What is the correct path to help those that possess fewer skills and see a clear opening to move forward? How should a clearly-understood regional economic development strategy proceed?
Five areas to consider would be to realign how we view regional economic development as investing in to attract, identify and attract talent. Consider targeting economic development that helps build local talent pipelines. Develop and disseminate new skills-based hiring tools that facilitate more efficient and equitable hiring practices. Test new local talent solutions such as TMap, a data-driven platform that helps to link opportunity with talent. Do not be afraid to experiment with talent initiatives that connect middle schools, high schools, community colleges, higher education institutions, and in-demand skills providers with businesses in key growth sectors.
Economic growth relies on innovation and the only way to have sustained economic growth and widespread increases in living standards is to invent more efficient technologies or deploy technologies that allow people to produce more from the limited supply of labor and physical resources.
Education raises living standards and the economy as not only do educated people produce more as workers – and get paid higher salaries – they produce innovative new technologies. Sustained economic growth and higher living standards are possible only if you educate your citizens well. Intellectual property boosts innovation and the economy and people need incentives to take risks. One of the biggest risks in leaving a secure job to start a new business or develop a great new idea would be to fully leverage Indiana’s Elevate Venture initiative, which helps to create start-ups and in turn drive Greater Evansville’s economy.
If there is one macro-issue where there is unease, it is the potential of high rates of inflation due to the federal government’s increasing the money supply too rapidly. We’ve not seen inflation at this particular level for more than 40 years but a growing number of economists are concerned as to whether the U.S. economy has enough elasticity to absorb all of the debt and only time will tell us that answer. From rising food to gasoline prices, the signs are pointing to possible future constriction and as a demand- driven economy, we could be in for some bumpy times ahead.
Economic development helps to protect the local economy from downturns by attracting to, along with assisting, the region’s major employers expand. From the increased presence of both small family- owned businesses to global companies considering new investments in our region, all of this economic activity translates to increased tax revenue for community projects and local infrastructure. Better infrastructure and more jobs improve the economy of the region along with raising the standard of living for all of Greater Evansville’s residents.
The economic environment for a region has serious implications for talent and population growth. Though we have much work to do, the Greater Evansville region is on the right path for the future.