AGITO Consulting, a business services firm based in Evansville has recently located at Innovation Pointe, a high‐tech business incubator, managed by the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville.

AGITO, a Latin word meaning “to set in motion,” provides proven tools to help companies improve performance and achieve sustainable growth through innovation, leadership, and waste elimination. AGITO specializes in training, consulting, and facilitation in the areas of Value Driven Management, Lean Systems (based on the approach pioneered by Toyota), Leadership, and Six Sigma.

Offering specific tools and workshops to guide leadership executives and employees, AGITO strives to recognize and enhance the value proposition offered to customers, identify ways to generate growth, find key strategic business opportunities, facilitate innovation sessions, and eliminate waste from all processes to enhance productivity. AGITO’s services range from a one‐time training session to complete business assessments, program development and implementation.

Patricia Tirado joins the AGITO team as a business partner and President of the organization, bringing over 20 years of strategic business planning and general management experience. Her investment in the company is being used to expand the operations and add additional consulting and training resources. She is a customer and business‐oriented executive with expertise in process analysis and redesign. Through her experience, she has developed an excellent ability to solve complex problems and conflicts while driving effective change. In addition, her background in international experiences makes her highly capable of interacting and communicating in a variety of cultures.

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News Conference, Thursday December 6th, 11:30 a.m.

It’s that time of the year again when the leaves are replaced with bare branches, the days get shorter and a sweatshirt or jacket replaces your favorite t-shirt. With the unseasonably warm weather we’re having, it’s easy to forget that winter is fast approaching and there are several items that need to be addressed to keep you and your family safe for the winter season.

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Commission and Evansville Fire Department will jointly hold a News Conference in front of the Civic Center on the plaza, to discuss the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. We will be joined by several area Heating & Air contractors whose knowledge and experience will yield valuable information.

EFD will have Holiday Safety Tips regarding cooking, heating equipment, candles & decorations as well as Christmas tree safety.

The news conference will be Thursday December 6th at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Civic Center, next to the Christmas tree.

Please come and join the fun and welcome Governor-elect Mike Pence back to Evansville on Friday

Time/Date: 10:30 to 11:30 AM (Evansville time) Friday December 7, 2012
Location: Call Bank “Victory Center” (GOP HQ Building) Office
815 John St
Evansville IN 47713
Phone: 812-425-8207 (GOP office)
Governor-elect Mike Pence will be Evansville to thank individuals for helping him get elected to be our next Governor. All volunteers and GOP supporters are invited to attend the event. Light refreshments and food will be served.

Please advise Mary Jo if you can attend. See below for her contact info.

Mary Jo Kaiser
VCRP Political Director
beamerjo59@gmail.com
Of (812) 425-8207

EVANSVILLE, IN – The City of Evansville will launch a branding initiative during the second Neighborhood Workshop hosted by the Haynie’s Corner Arts District. The meeting will be held in collaboration with Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates, Inc., and the Sustainable Evansville Area Coalition (SEAC) on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Center of Hope Church, 808 S.E 3rd St.
The Evansville Department Metropolitan Development (DMD) will spearhead the branding initiative through a partnership with the urban public design firm w/purpose. The branding and Neighborhood Workshop initiatives are both funded through federal planning grants and seek to collaborate on urban development strategy around the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.
The SEAC team will present draft recommendations from the first Neighborhood Workshop and facilitate a discussion about what residents would like to see in the community. The w/purpose branding initiative will work over a six-week period to interview residents, advocates and community leaders. The branding project will include video shorts, interactive map exercises, logo and brand creation, signage and banner design, and other urban design elements.
Department of Metropolitan Development Executive Director Philip Hooper said implementing these strategies will help attract businesses, residents, and tourists to the area. He said the area is gaining the attention of professional artists and artisan boutique owners such as Mary Allen, owner of Soap Solutions, a business specializing in handmade soaps. Her home at 44 Washington Avenue features a work space as well as the business’s first retail store. With a successful soft opening on Small Business Saturday (November 24) under her belt, the response of her patrons has been positive.
Hooper said artist Anna Maria Whetstine recently worked with DMD on a plan to convert a vacant single-family home at 22 Jefferson Avenue to a mixed-use property where she will house her art gallery along with rentable studio space on the first floor and live in an apartment on
the second floor. Whetstine has begun preparation for construction and hopes to be ready for studio tenants in fall 2013.
“We’re committed to continue the momentum of utilizing arts as a catalyst of community renewal in Haynie’s Corner,” Hooper said. “With the new movement and growing interest we are seeing, it is a perfect time to be working in partnership with w/purpose and the folks at Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates who are leading the SEAC planning process.”
The public is encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the discussions. A light breakfast and refreshments will be served. Comments may also be submitted via email to Bob Grewe at RGrewe@blainc.com or by calling 812.479.6200 ext. 168.

Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, December 04, 2012.

Cory Adams Operating a Vehicle with a BAC of .08 or More – Class C Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to a Class D Felony due to Prior Convictions)
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class C Misdemeanor
(Enhanced to a Class D Felony due to Prior Convictions)
Resisting Law Enforcement –Class D Felony

Trey Berkley Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Class D Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor
Resisting Law Enforcement –Class D Felony

Jon Borden Dealing in Methamphetamine – Class B Felon y
False Informing – Class B Misdemeanor

Shawna Borden Dealing in Methamphetamine – Class B Felony

David Brown Attempted Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury – Class A Felony
Attempted Armed Robbery – Class B Felony

Donavon Cassidy Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator – Class D Felony

Cody Cowan Dealing in Methamphetamine – Class B Felony
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug – Class B Felony
Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance –Class C Felony
Dealing in Marijuana – Class D Felony
Dealing in a Synthetic Drug – Class D Felony
Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug – Class D Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor
False Informing –Class B Misdemeanor

David Jenkins Neglect of a Dependent – Class D Felony
Public Intoxication – Class B Misdemeanor

Calven Johnson Criminal Recklessness – Class D Felony

Jason Johnson Theft – Class D Felony

Jerrell Lewis Intimidation – Class D Felony

Zachary McCool Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon – Class C Felony
Attempted Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon – Class C Felony
Intimidation – Class C Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor
(Habitual Offender Enhancement)

Matthew Peavler Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Class D Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana –Class A Misdemeanor

Clarence Terry, Jr. Theft –Class D Felony

Anthony Ulm Dealing in Methamphetamine – Class A Felony
Theft – Class D Felony (Two Counts)

Colten Woodard Batter Resulting in Bodily Injury – Class D Felony

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Carly Settles at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at csettles@vanderburghgov.org.

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
SENTENCE CHART

Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days