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Ground Breaking On New Shell Building In VIP Park

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The Vanderburgh County Commissioners broke ground on a new shell building at VIP Park (Vanderburgh Industrial Park).

Woodward Commercial Realty is the developer and the event was well attended with supportive organizations such as GAGE (Growth Alliance of Greater Evansville), Vectren, Old National Bank, Economic Development Coalition, and the Evansville Industrial Foundation; all came together to celebrate the new project.  “Prospects looking at our county are overwhelmingly looking for existing buildings to accommodate a quick start-up, and our inventory is low.

This shell building will keep Vanderburgh County in the game and competitive,” said Vanderburgh County Commissioner Ben Shoulders.

Tariffs And Trade War Could Hurt Indiana Businesses

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Tariffs And Trade War Could Hurt Indiana Businesses

July 19, 2018,

By Brynna Sentel
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is warning that the Trump administration’s actions on tariffs could hurt Hoosiers.

“What started as a just attempt to protect American steel and aluminum from cheap imports has now transformed to a potential global trade war with chilling economic impacts for Indiana and beyond,” Kevin Brinegar, president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release.

The dilemma has put America in disagreement with six of its seven top foreign markets.

Brinegar said if something isn’t done about tariff issues much could be at risk, including an all-out trade war, recession, a downturn in the economy, lost jobs, and financial and economic harm to some people in Indiana.

Kevin Brinegar, president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Dionte Coleman, TheStatehouseFile.com

“We are hearing a lot of concerns from many of our members, some of who have already been impacted, and we are very concerned that this could lead to a drop in sales and ultimately a loss of jobs,” Brinegar said in an interview.

Toyota, which builds its Sienna minivan in Princeton, Indiana, has said the tariff on auto and auto parts imports would drive up its vehicle costs by $3,000. Toyota has 10 assembly plants in the United States, including Kentucky where the Camry is manufactured and Texas where the Tundra truck is built.

The Trump administration has been negotiating with Canada and Mexico over the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement. However, those negotiations have since stalled because over tariff disputes.

Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly said he supports creating a level playing field for U.S. steel producers but is concerned that the Administration’s approach will cause lasting harm to Hoosier farmers who have worked a lifetime to develop access to international markets.

“I urge the Administration to instead take measured, targeted action in a way that will allow manufacturers, the steel industry, and all our farmers to continue selling quality products all over the world,” Donnelly said in a statement.

Brinegar said that broad tariffs can turn into the equivalent of tax increases on Hoosier consumers and businesses.

“Products used in our homes every day, and the materials consumed to build them, will simply cost more. And the retaliation on U.S. tariffs will lead to lost sales of Indiana products–and ultimately, lost jobs,” Brinegar said.

Brinegar said the chamber will continue taking member concerns to Indiana’s congressional delegation as well as another contract with the Trump administration, including Vice President Mike Pence.

FOOTNOTES: Brynna Sentel is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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Robotic Cats Help Dementia Patients

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Robotic Cats Help Dementia Patients

JULY 20TH, 2018 JEFF GOLDBERG INDIANA

Memorial Hospital in Jasper has a ten bed transitional geriatric psychiatric care center. During their short time at Memorial, the patients get short-term help before moving off to a longer care facility or back home. When they move on the patients may also pick up a new possession, a robotic cat.
The hospital’s behavioral health team has interns, and one in January of 2017 wondered if robotic cats could work to help patients with dementia when they get irritable. She received a grant and the research commenced. What they found was that the robotic cats worked just as well as any animal for pet therapy.

Doctors say they introduce the cats from afar. If the patient is feeling irritable or confused, which are common symptoms of dementia or similar illnesses, a nurse will ask if the patient can quickly look after their cat. This works as a distraction for the patient and gives them some purpose.

The program has been a hit. During the year and a half, it’s been going on, 24 patients have taken the cats with them to continue reaping the benefits.

The costs of robotic cats are not put on the patient. They are actually all bought via charitable donation. A way to donate to this program is through the Memorial Foundation. Follow this link for more information on how to donate – https://www.mhhcc.org/foundation.aspx?id=1952

Journal Gazette Op-Ed Presses Senator Donnelly to Decide on Kavanaugh

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Meanwhile, Hoosiers Wait for Donnelly to Get Approval from Democrat Leaders

This week, an op-ed published by the Journal Gazette called on Senator Donnelly to make a decision on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Meanwhile, U.S. Senate Republican nominee and Indiana business leader Mike Braun has come out in support of Judge Kavanaugh, citing his ample qualifications, high character, and commitment to interpreting the Constitution as written.
As the Journal Gazette reports:
“Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly has been engaged in an intense game of Whac-A-Mole – trying to knock down all the threats to a successful re-election bid. The latest, and perhaps one of the most difficult moles to whack, will be his vote on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Donnelly’s official statement indicates he will ‘carefully review and consider (Kavanaugh’s) record and qualifications.’ It then mentions a recent meeting with Trump at the White House where they discussed the Supreme Court opening prior to Trump’s announcement. This is Donnelly’s attempt to have it both ways – not committing support, but indicating he and Trump are in close consultation. It’s also a media relations tactic Donnelly has perfected over the years. … Following Trump’s announcement, high-profile Democrats and liberal groups held a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court vilifying the nominee.” (Journal Gazette, 07/16/18)
“Senator Donnelly doesn’t want to anger his liberal activists, so he’s waiting until Judge Kavanaugh has the votes to be confirmed and will then ask Democrats for a permission slip to support him for political survival,” said Mike Braun spokesman Josh Kelley. “Mike Braun strongly supports Judge Kavanaugh and, unlike Senator Donnelly, will never wait on approval from Democrats in Washington to do what is best for Hoosiers.”

Death List Report For Area

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Death List WK 7-9-18 TO 7-13-18

Adopt A Pet

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Sadie is a female German Shepherd/Husky mix. She is just a year & a half old and there is plenty of puppy left here! She is very energetic & playful with other dogs and would likely do fine with them. Sadie is so large and exuberant so kids above toddler-age may suit her best so she doesn’t knock them over with play. Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Bug Fest Saturday, July 21 10a-4p

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Learn all about the creepy crawly world of insects & spiders! This family-friendly event will include hands-on activities and lots of opportunities to meet live critters. This event is included in the cost of admission to the Nature Center & Preserve and is FREE to our members!

COA affirms $4.8 million prejudgment interest award after $32 million verdict

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Olivia  Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

The guardianship of a woman that previously received a $32.5 million jury verdict will also receive $4.8 million in prejudgment interest after the Indiana Court of Appeals found no error in the grant of the prejudgment interest award.

In J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., and Terry L. Brown, Jr. v. The Guardianship of Kristen Zak (mem. dec.), 45A03-1710-CT-2429, Kristen Zak was injured in January 2006 when her car skidded on ice on Interstate 65 in Jasper County and slammed into a semi-truck, owned by J. B. Hunt. The truck had jackknifed an hour earlier.

Zak’s attorney argued Terry L. Brown, Jr., the truck’s driver, had been going too fast for conditions and failed to activate emergency flashers or set out reflective triangles to warn other drivers of the accident. Thus, the Guardianship of Kristen Zak filed a complaint against J.B. Hunt and Brown, alleging their negligence caused Zak’s injuries.

The matter proceeded to a jury trial, which resulted in a $32.5 million damages award in favor of the guardianship. The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld that verdict in 2016, and the case was sent back to the Lake Superior Court, which awarded the guardianship $4.81 million in prejudgment interest.

In the instant appeal, J.B. Hunt and Brown argued the Lake Superior Court abused its discretion in awarding prejudgment interest because the guardianship failed to satisfy the requirements of the Tort Prejudgment Interest Statute. They also argued the request for prejudgment interest was untimely.

However, the appellate court found there was no abuse of discretion in awarding prejudgment interest to the guardianship, noting that any delays in the guardianship’s settlement offer were partially attributable to the appellants, who withheld certain critical documents relating to their fault during the discovery phase. Further, because the settlement offer included time-limiting language, the trial court properly determined the offer satisfied the TPIS.

Senior Judge Ezra Friedlander also wrote the appellants weren’t harmed by the 10-month delay in the guardianship’s prejudgment interest request, considering the litigation was still ongoing at the time the request was made. Thus, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in making the multi-million dollar prejudgment interest award.

UE’s ACE³ Program Named Semifinalist in National Competition

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The University of Evansville’s Access to Capital and Expertise for Emerging Entrepreneurs (ACE³) program has been selected as a Driver of Financial Wellbeing national semifinalist in the Unlocking ₵hange Challenge. This nationwide competition seeks to find and support leading social entrepreneurs and innovators across the country. A total of 27 semifinalists were chosen from 107 entrants.

The challenge is a collaboration between BNY Mellon, an American worldwide banking and financial services holding company, and Ashoka, the world’s largest group of social entrepreneurs and changemakers. 

The University of Evansville was recently named a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U, an Ashoka initiative. UE received the recognition due to its leadership in social innovation and changemaking in higher education. It’s one of 50 universities world-wide with this distinction and the first in Indiana.

The ACE³ program is sponsored, funded, and co-managed by Old National Bank and is located in the Schroeder School of Business’s Institute for Banking and Finance under the direction of Yasser Alhenawi, UE associate professor of finance. ACE³ manages a $100,000 portfolio, which offers microloans to women, minority, and disadvantaged owned businesses. Students interface with clients, review business plans, and serve as underwriters for loans. 

Greg Rawski, Schroeder Family Dean, noted that, “ACE³ provides our students with invaluable skills, real-world experiences, and makes a positive impact in the community.”

The Schroeder School of Business is the nation’s fastest riser (+38 places) in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Business Programs and is ranked Number 4 among small private business schools nationally. 

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