The Indianapolis Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) held their Eighth Annual Awards Luncheon in December 2011.  It’s theme was Celebrating Women – Our Legacy and was held at the JW Marriot.  With the attendance of about 1,000 and 48 exhibit booths, all were thrilled to hear Governor Mitchell E. Daniels, Mayor Greg Ballard and Lt. Governor Becky Skillman speak about how much Women Owned Businesses are supported by the city of Indianapolis as well as the State of Indiana.

With Janet South, President of DECO Group Inc and Melissa Brown, President of Relocation Strategies Inc chairing the event, months of planning all paid off. The Keynote speaker was multi Olympic medal achiever,  Jackie Joyner-Kersee.  Ms. Joyner-Kersee has earned three gold, one silver and two bronze Olympic medals in four different events and was voted the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated for Women.  Attendees were inspired as they listened to her speak about her experiences and her nonprofit organization, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.  The line up of presenters that awarded the NAWBO recipients included, Allison Melangton, President and CEO of the Super Bowl 2012 Host Committee, Kalen Irsay, Vice President of the Indianapolis Colts, Lin Dunn, Head Coach for the Indiana Fever, and Sarah Fisher, Owner and CEO of Sarah fisher Racing.

The NAWBO women are an amazing network of individuals comprised of 241 members and 63 Corporate Partners. The Indianapolis Chapter was established in 1997 and is the third largest NAWBO chapter in the United States.  NAWBO impacts, influences and propels Indiana to be a leading state for women owned businesses through its advocacy efforts; economic impact; diversity; influence; membership size and power.

For more information, visit http://www.NAWBOindy.org

About Historic Indianapolis:
Historic Indianapolis.com is an online hub for locals and visitors to the “Crossroads of America.” Our web of contributors narrate the city’s many stories and facets in a variety of voices, enriching the experience for you. The H.I. philosophy is that we are all connected. Wander into our world and discover your unique connections that enrich, brighten and deepen your Indianapolis experience.

Working every day in the real estate industry, Summit’s brokers understand the importance of smooth and efficient moves. The principals called on the expertise of RSI for help. We provided comprehensive move management for this project, including budgeting, furniture inventory, vendor coordination, move bids and sequencing, coded floor plans, hanging signs, furniture labeling and move.

As we do for all clients, we helped Summit maximize its furniture budget while ensuring the best aesthetic results. We provided data that helped Summit make decisions on whether to reuse, buy new or buy pre-owned workstations. When the Summit decided to buy new, we wrote the RFP, orchestrated showroom tours and oversaw the smooth installation for 45 workstations. We also found a buyer for some of the old workstations and donated the remainder to charities. This was important not only from a cost-savings perspective, but to fulfill requirements for diverting unused furnishings from a landfill because Summit is pursuing LEED certification for the building.

The move occurred over a weekend, which isn’t unusual; however, what was a bit unusual was the historic building’s lack of a loading dock and small elevator cabs. Those two facts required an additional level of delivery and furniture coordination during the move.

“Many of our brokers have recommended Relocation Strategies, Inc. to clients making office moves, so they seemed a natural fit when we needed help. They understand the importance of tactical, high-performance teams. They do a great job.”

Bill Ehret, SIOR, CEO and co-founder of Summit Realty Group

Susan Rembusch, RID

Relocation Strategies Inc is pleased to announce our new Project Manager – Susan Rembusch.    Susan began her career as a designer and project manager in the furniture industry. Through the years her passion grew for space planning, re-allocating existing furniture, specifying new furniture, overseeing installation, as well as coordinating office relocations.  Whether it is public spaces, extraordinary executive suites or highly functional office systems, Susan can help create an appealing and functional space while being budget conscious.  Susan begins this phase of her career at Relocation Strategies Inc  supporting our clients at Semler Financial Group and Northpointe Bank.

Susan earned her degree in Interior Design from Purdue University.  She is a Registered Interior Designer (RID) in the state of Indiana.  Susan lives in the Indianapolis area with her husband.

Relocation Strategies, Inc is an Indiana-based company that was founded in 1986 to help businesses plan and coordinate moves in the most cost and time efficient way possible.  Relocation Strategies, Inc. became a WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise) at the city and state level in 2008 and became certified as a national WBE in 2009.

Recognizing that all businesses have different needs, we can help with every detail of your commercial move, or just a portion of it.  Our ala carte menu includes:

The video will also be played throughout the day at the ICR Educational Event of the Year, on September 29, 2011, where owners from across the state of Indiana will be in attendance to share and learn from other owners, along with members of other segments of the construction industry, their unique experiences dealing with specific construction related issues.

Melissa Brown, President

Relocation Strategies, Inc.

July 13, 2011      Press Release

Melissa Lamb Brown named to
Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class XXXVI

Melissa Lamb Brown, President of Relocation Strategies Inc, will have the opportunity to advance her community leadership interests as a member of Class XXXVI of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series.

Melissa is one of 25 young professionals to be accepted into the series, a highly competitive program that seeks to expand the ranks of community leaders by teaching and motivating members to address the needs of central Indiana.

“I am honored to have been chosen to participate in SKL, which has helped many of central Indiana’s most prominent leaders become more effective community leaders,” Melissa said. “It’s humbling to have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our region.  I am eager to add my contributions.”

Class members are chosen because of their significant community involvement and professional achievement; their demonstrated interest in community issues; a record of participation and achievement in voluntary community activities; and their willingness to expand their leadership role in the community.

Teresa Lubbers, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education, has been named Moderator for Class XXXVI.  To ensure that the series is timely and topical, each class’s moderator identifies aspects of broad economic and societal issues that are specific to central Indiana for the class to study.

Class XXXVI will meet monthly from September through June. Participants will interact with

local leaders, professional experts and community decision makers to discuss issues such as the region’s quality of life, education and economic development.

About the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series: Formed in 1976, SKL informs and motivates emerging leaders and raises their awareness of community issues and sense of community trusteeship through seminars, tours, reading and interaction with experts, leaders and decision makers. The series is named in honor of Stanley K. Lacy, an Indianapolis banker and active participant in civic projects, who died in a tragic automobile accident in 1973 at the age of 27.

About the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce: Founded in 1890 by Colonel Eli Lilly and a group of Indianapolis business leaders, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the central Indiana business community. Today, with a membership of more than 4,000 businesses, the Indianapolis Chamber is still a voice of progress and improvement, bringing together businesses for a thriving community. For more information on the Chamber, visit indychamber.com.

About Relocation Strategies Inc: Founded in 1986 to help businesses plan and coordinate moves in the most cost and time efficient way possible.  Relocation Strategies, Inc became a WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise) at the city and state level in 2008.  The national WBE designation came about in 2009.  Relocation Strategies Inc is now a corporate sponsor for the Indianapolis Chapter of NAWBO, National Association of Women Business Owners.

For more information, contact Melissa Brown at (317) 202-0000 or mbrown@relostrategies.com.