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RB Announces Plans for Further Investment in the Mead Johnson Facility in Evansville

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RB Announces Plans for Further Investment in the Mead Johnson Facility in Evansville

Driven by a purpose of creating healthier lives and happier homes while making a difference in the communities where it operates, RB announced today that it plans to invest $25 million to update and further increase capabilities and capacity at the Mead Johnson Nutrition facility in Evansville, with plans to create 95 new jobs in Southwest Indiana over the next five years.

“In today’s global economy, we are committed to building Indiana’s international connections and cultivating opportunities to attract new investment and jobs to the state,” Governor Eric J. Holcomb said. “As a British company with operations around the world, we are excited to welcome RB to the Indiana team as they revitalize the Mead Johnson facility in Evansville, providing good careers for Hoosiers and creating a better quality of place in southwest Indiana.”

RB is a global health and hygiene company and maker of popular consumer goods including Lysol, Mucinex, and Air Wick, which added infant nutrition brands to its health portfolio when it acquired Mead Johnson in June 2017, welcoming Evansville employees to its ranks. Since the acquisition, RB has worked to redevelop and revitalize the 44 acres of land that the facility was built on more than 100 years ago.

“Because of the support of the city of Evansville and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, RB is proud to be able to make additional investments in this vital facility that has employed nearly 800 Hoosiers over several generations,” said Art Pike, RB site director, Evansville Supply Center. “The Evansville facility is a significant manufacturing site for RB, and we are honored to continue the legacy of Mead Johnson as a partner in this community.”

According to Steve Braun, senior vice president, RB Health, R&D, “In addition to investing $11 million dollars to improve operational efficiencies and more effectively utilize buildings located at its 1.2 million-square-foot manufacturing site, RB’s rehabilitation project will create new quality job opportunities in southwest Indiana.”

It will also help the company achieve two important goals: first, to maintain its role as a global leader in pediatric nutrition; and second, to reduce overall costs associated with developing and manufacturing science-based pediatric nutrition products, therefore allowing the Evansville site to remain competitive.

“RB’s plans to update the former Mead Johnson Nutrition Company facility are impressive and will serve as a model for the revitalization of other industrial and corporate complexes in the region,” said Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “And while the project will be an economic boost to our city, it will also greatly enhance community pride.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered RB up to $1.25 million in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. Evansville City Council is considering additional incentives at the request of Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville.

Indiana is home to 80 British companies across the state, making the U.K. Indiana’s second-largest European investor and third-largest globally. Together, these companies, including RB, Rolls-Royce, British Petroleum, BAE Systems, and Tate & Lyle, support more than 12,400 jobs across the state.

About RB
RB is the global leading consumer health, hygiene, and home company. Driven by a purpose to build healthier lives and happier homes, RB has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, our global brands help people live healthier, happier lives. RB has world-leading Powerbrands which include household names such as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite and Air Wick. RB’s unique culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence is manifested in the work of over 40,000 RB employees worldwide.

About Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville
The Growth Alliance leads Vanderburgh County’s economic development efforts assisting companies with growth plans in and into Vanderburgh County. The Growth Alliance manages many initiatives, including investment-based tax incentives for new and existing companies, management of Evansville’s business incubator–Innovation Pointe; fostering entrepreneurship in Vanderburgh County. For more information about the Growth Alliance, visit growthallianceevv.com.

Media Contacts: 
Lynn Kenney (RB) – 973.404.2494 or Lynn.Kenney@rb.com 
Ella Johnson-Watson (City of Evansville) – 812.436.4962 or ejohnsonwatson@evansville.in.gov
Erin Sweitzer (IEDC) – 317.296.2556 or esweitzer@iedc.in.gov

Indiana Students To Get Free FAFSA Filing Help At College Goal Sunday

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Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville and 38 other sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m. (local time), October 28, 2018.

The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and student loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA MUST be filed by April 15 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid. College Goal Sunday is so important since completing this required form correctly and by the deadline is sometimes perceived to be complicated and time consuming. In less than one afternoon at a College Goal Sunday event, students and their families can get free help and file the form online.

Now in its 30th year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 94,000 Indiana students and families complete the FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA).

College Goal Sunday Doubles the Help Offered

“The event on October 28th will be one of two College Goal Sundays ISFAA is offering this FAFSA filing season.” said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday. “We hope all Hoosiers who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday events across Indiana, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals.”

According to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching first-generation college students. In recent years, according to CHE statistics, more single-parent Hoosier families have filed for financial aid, indicating programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching high-risk students and their families.

“Students who don’t complete their financial aid paperwork properly and on time are often very disappointed when they find out how much financial aid they lost,” said Wozniak. “This is why the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association not only continues to provide College Goal Sunday, but offers two events during the year. If our assistance gives students a better chance at higher education and less debt, we’re fulfilling our mission.”

What students should bring

Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parents’ should bring completed 2017 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2017 income and benefits information. Students who worked last year should bring their income information as well. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their own completed 2017 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2017 income and benefits information. Students and parents are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at fsaid.ed.gov before coming to the event.

Volunteers will walk through the online form line-by-line and answer families’ individual questions as needed. All sites offer FAFSA online capabilities and many have Spanish interpreters. A complete list of sites is available at CollegeGoalSunday.org.

Attendees may win educational prizes

Students may also win one of five $1000 scholarships. Students who attend any of the College Goal Sunday sites and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1000 scholarship. The winners will be notified in December, and prizes will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.

 21st Century Scholars benefit

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Uponhigh school graduation, Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for eight semesters at eligible Indiana colleges. To fulfill their pledge, scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time. College Goal Sunday can help.

Program is a national modelCollege Goal Sunday originated right here in Indiana, and is now a national model. Following Indiana’s example, College Goal Sunday events organized by more than 34 states have opened doors to higher education for hundreds of thousands of students all over the country.

 

‘Unusually High’ Turnout In First Two Days Of Early Voting In Nevada

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‘Unusually High’ Turnout In First Two Days Of Early Voting In Nevada

By / Las Vegas Review-Journal
October 24, 2018 

Only two days of early voting in Nevada are in the books, but the record-setting numbers signify an “unusually high” midterm election turnout.

Nearly 70,000 voters statewide cast their ballots on Saturday and Sunday, compared to about 27,000 voters at this point during the 2014 midterm election. Of the votes cast, nearly 32,000 have come from registered Democrats and more than 25,000 from registered Republicans.

“I think you’re going to see the good Democratic turnout,” said Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. “Overall it seems like voter turnout is going to be higher than usual. It’s not surprising to me that the turnout is high because I think the interest is high as well.”

Kondik said a mix of factors are behind the record-setting numbers for a non-presidential election, although voters are not hitting the polls as they did in 2016 when more than 92,000 ballots were cast on the first two days — and 339,000 in the first week — of early voting

In 2014, nationwide voter turnout was abysmally low — 37 percent — the lowest for a midterm since 1942.

Nevada saw 45 percent turnout four years ago, despite having no Senate race and a popular governor running for re-election, so more voters are expected with more attention focused on the top of the ballot, Kondik said.

“Nevada went from basically having no high-profile statewide races in 14, to two high-profile statewide races in 18,” he said.

More broadly, there’s a great deal of interest in politics, Kondik said. Nevada’s numbers are not unique.

“People are dismayed about what’s going on,” he said. “And not holding the White House can spur a turnout from the out party.”

The popularity of early voting also is catching on.

“In places where they have access to early voting, voters are increasingly taking advantage of that option,” Kondik said. “It’s an organic growth in the use of early voting as voters become more accustomed to it over time.”

A report from the Election Administration and Voting Survey revealed that the number of early voting ballots increased from about 10 million in 2004 to just over 24 million in 2016.

In Clark County, voters cast 54,177 ballots in the first two days of the two-week early voting period compared to 17,512 in 2014. Statewide in 2014, 111,8111 ballots were cast during the first week of early voting.

“The turnout has been great,” said Joe Gloria, Clark County’s registrar of voters. “Voters are obviously excited about this election and they’re getting out to express their voice in the community by voting.”

He said everything has gone well and that no major problems have been reported. Wait times change throughout the day, Gloria said, and voters have been patient.

He said the malls are better prepared to handle large volumes of people, while the neighborhood sites have a smaller number of machines.

“We put out as many machines as we can to keep the process going as efficiently as possible,” he said.

Hopkins Earns Second NCAA II Player Of The Week Award

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University of Southern Indiana senior goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) was named the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Player of the Week for a second time this season after helping lead the Screaming Eagles to shutout victories over Rockhurst University and William Jewell College. Hopkins is the third USI player to earn NCAA II Player of the Week honors, but the first to earn the award twice in a career and a season.

Hopkins started her week with a 90 minute, shutout of Rockhurst, making a career-high tying 10 saves. She finished the weekend by making seven saves and shutting out William Jewell.

Hopkins, for the week, had a 0.00 goals against average (GAA) in 180 minutes of action and made 17 saves in the two matches. Overall in 2018, she has a 1.07 GAA in 1518 minutes and made 82 saves in the 17 matches.

USI and Hopkins conclude the 2018 regular season Wednesday when they visit Lewis University for a 2:30 p.m. match. The Eagles will be battling for a share of the GLVC 2018 regular crown Wednesday versus the Flyers.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Aces complete fall season with Braun Intercollegiate

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Aces return to action in February

 

Madison Chaney was the leader of the pack for the University of Evansville women’s golf team as they completed the fall season with the Charles Braun Intercollegiate at Oak Meadow Country Club.

 

Chaney led the way for the Purple Aces, tying for 9th place.  She carded an 80 in Monday’s opening round before lowering her tally by one to notch a 79 in the last round.  Chaney finished with a 159.

 

Sydney Anderson was next up for UE.  Her final round score of 84 gave her a 166 for the event.  She tied for 34th place.  Two shots behind her was Lexie Sollman.  After recording an 87 to start the tournament, she improved by six strokes on Tuesday, notching an 81 to finish with a 2-round score of 168 to tie for 40th.

 

Alyssa McMinn also saw a nice improvement from her first round score.  She finished Monday’s round with a 93 before lowering that to an 84 on Tuesday to finish with a 177.  Sophia Rohleder withdrew from the event on Tuesday after posting an 82 in round one.

 

IUPUI took the top team and individual honors.  The Jaguars posted the lowest team round of the tournament – a 311 – on Tuesday as they defeated Southern Illinois by five strokes.  IUPUI’s winning score came in at a 630.  Marion DeBove was the medalist for the Jaguars.  After a 2-under 70 on Monday, she recorded a 76 to complete play with a 146.  She defeated the competition by six shots.

 

Evansville came home in a tie for 8th place with a team tally of 659  They tied UIC.

 

Today concludes the fall season for the Purple Aces.  They return to action on February 25 in Montgomery, Alabama.

 

Wandering Owl Twilight Tasting Saturday 3-7 pm

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Wandering Owl
Twilight Tasting
Saturday 3-7 pm

The 2018 Wandering Owl Twilight Tasting will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 3:00-7:00 pm at Wesselman Woods Nature Playscape (in the event of rain, the party will proceed inside the Nature Center!). All proceeds from this event to go fund the work of Wesselman Nature Society.

Enjoy a selection of food, beer and wine from local restaurants, breweries, and wineries. Live Entertainment by Curt’n Rod & Zion.

Regular Tickets are $50 per person. WNS Members get $5 off tickets.

Guests must be 21 or over and be prepared to show ID at the entrance. Tickets are very limited

All Food and Drinks are included in the ticket cost!

For a little extra fun, purchase your $20 Rubber Owl that will be raced down the creek in the Playscape for a chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses.
Get Tickets Now

IU’s King Repeats as Big Ten Swimmer of the Week

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Another week, another honor for Indiana University women’s swimming and diving senior Lilly King. The Evansville, Ind. native earned Big Ten Women’s Swimmer of the Week honors for a second-straight week on Wednesday, the conference office announced.

King was dominant last weekend against No. 4 Texas and No. 19 Florida, winning a pair of individual events, as well as helping IU win two relays.

In the 100 breaststroke, King posted the fastest time in the nation with her NCAA B cut mark of 59.46. The senior then recorded the fourth-best time in the 200 breaststroke, winning in 2:11.32.

King also helped Indiana win both the 200 medley (1:39.95) and the 400 medley relays (3:36.95) against the Longhorns and the Gators. The 400 medley time is the fourth-best in the country, while the 200 medley mark is the fifth-best in the nation so far this year.

 

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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