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Don’t be a Pain in the Butt

2/6/2019

Jack Russell

Chief Operating Officer of OneZone

I am sure the title of this article made you think, “What is this guy talking about?” The answer: Cigarettes. Before I give you my thoughts, let’s look at the facts.
• Indiana ranks 41st in overall health. We rank 44th in smoking.
• 1 in 5 Hoosiers is a smoker.
• Indiana ranks 48th out of 50 in public health funding.
Given these facts, there’s little denying Indiana has a smoking problem. So why is it that there is a lack of support around increasing the cigarette tax down at the Statehouse? The answer… It’s a tax!

Member Spotlight: ESCO Communications

2/6/2019

Tell us about your company’s mission and values.
For over 55 years, ESCO Communications has been committed to our core values: Accountability, community involvement, integrity and honesty, knowledge and innovation, and quality and excellence. Our values extend to our customers, our people, and the community we serve.

What are the services you use the most (or are looking forward to using) from OneZone?
Primary purposes is for my team to be able to network to meet new business contacts to generate new sales opportunities. An additional benefit is the educational aspect of many of the events.

How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry?
Reading industry magazines and attending industry conferences.

What is your company culture like?
ESCO's culture is very family-oriented. We have many people who have been here for many years (10+ years), which has created strong relationships and serves a support system to one another. Combine this with positive attitudes and the type of work we get to do, it makes ESCO a great place to be.

What does it take to be a successful employee at your company?
Having a great attitude, being motivated, and the willingness to go above and beyond for our customers.

What makes Carmel and Fishers such great places to do business?
The Carmel and Fishers area is one of the fastest growing communities in the state and our region. It is exciting to be a part of this growing community.

A Bias by Any Other Name … (is Still a Bias)

1/29/2019

Mo Merhoff

President, OneZone

I’m not offended by someone calling me a name, if it’s accurate. I’m short; hard to argue with that. I speak loudly, which probably has something to do with being short. I like to debate. And despite being a proud Boilermaker, I’ve spent enough time in Indiana to not be offended when I’m called a Hoosier.

What is offensive is being called names that aren’t true. That’s what happens to Indiana. The perception: We’re unaccepting. Judgmental. Bigoted. We label people. And sadly, those names come to mind more quickly and more often than ones we truly deserve, like fiscally responsible, entrepreneurial, a great place for business, and not a state to just fly over.

Member Spotlight: Franciscan Health

1/28/2019

Tell us about your company’s mission and values.
Our physicians and employees follow the values established by our founding congregation, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. In short, our mission is this: "Continuing Christ's Ministry in our Franciscan Tradition." Read more about our mission and how we interact with our community.

RESPECT FOR LIFE
The gift of life is so valued that each person is cared for with such joy, respect, dignity, fairness and compassion that he or she is consciously aware of being loved.

FIDELITY TO OUR MISSION
Loyalty to and pride in the health care facility are exemplified by members of the health care family through their joy and respect in empathetically ministering to patients, visitors and co-workers.

COMPASSIONATE CONCERN
In openness and concern for the welfare of the patients, especially the aged, the poor and the disabled, the staff works with select associations and organizations to provide a continuum of care commensurate with the individual's needs.

JOYFUL SERVICE
The witness of Franciscan presence throughout the institution encompasses, but is not limited to, joyful availability, compassionate, respectful care and dynamic stewardship in the service of the Church.

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Christian stewardship is evidenced by just and fair allocation of human, spiritual, physical and financial resources in a manner respectful of the individual, responsive to the needs of society, and consistent with Church teachings.

What are the services you use the most (or are looking forward to using) from OneZone?
Franciscan Health has and continues to seek opportunities to serve others in the Carmel/Fishers areas and establish closer relationships with all OneZone member organizations and individuals.

How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry?
Our clinical and support staff continually look for ways to better serve our patients, visitors and vendors. It is a never-ending process.

What is your company culture like?
Each day, we commit ourselves to practicing the words of our mission in how we care for our patients:

As healthcare providers, we continue the good works and maintain the values and traditions of the thousands of people who have gone before us. We model our lives and our work after Jesus Christ, a caring teacher and a gentle healer.

In whatever the case may be – whether nursing a patient back to health or caring for them through the dying process – our system carries on His healing and teaching ministries. Throughout Franciscan Alliance, our physicians and all employees embrace and carry out our mission in every day's work.

Each day, throughout the halls of our hospitals, we embrace our Franciscan Tradition by walking in the footsteps of St. Francis, who left behind his worldly possessions to care for all of those in need.

What does it take to be a successful employee at your company?
Success is a journey and not an end-all destination. Our employees might share with your how they individually carry out our five core values in their daily work.

What makes Carmel and Fishers such great places to do business?
Carmel and Fishers are great places to live, work and play. These two communities have many fascinating stories to tell and you have helped create new ideas, which add new chapters that benefit families, neighbors and businesses.

There’s no secret formula for these successes… You work together as a team, and each of you is a fully vested partner. Franciscan Health is proud to be part of that team.

Membership Spotlight: Topgolf - Fishers

1/14/2019

Tell us about your company’s mission and values.
Vision: Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community creating great times for all.

Mission: Actively engaged Associates and Guests create unforgettable shared experiences.

Member Spotlight: FORUM Credit Union

12/7/2018

Tell us about your company’s mission and values.
FORUM Credit Union helps members live their financial dreams through the delivery of personalized financial guidance and modern financial products and services.

What are the services you use the most (or are looking forward to using) from OneZone? FORUM enjoys the variety of education and networking sessions offered by OneZone. Events such as the Young Professional networking mixers and the Legislative breakfasts, for example, provide a diverse option for various employee interests.

How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry? FORUM employees stay connected with industry trends in a variety of ways, including participation in national credit union specific trade groups, local executive networking groups, and regular discussions through various channels with our members. Staying connected to our members through formal and informal channels ensures that we provide the products and services they want now and in the future.

What is your company culture like? FORUM's company culture is supportive, inclusive, and energetic. It's amazing to be part of a company that places member needs at the center of every decision.

What does it take to be a successful employee at your company? Being dedicated to serving member needs and working hard to bring value to the team are very important. FORUM has service standards and expectations that guide employee decisions to be sure consistency is delivered to members among our multiple service points.

What makes Carmel and Fishers such great places to do business? Carmel and Fishers are vibrant communities with a fun and growing workforce. Both cities have strong and supportive environments for business to grow and prosper.

3 Questions You Must Answer to Boost Efficiencies, Growth

10/12/2018

You can’t grow your business if you don’t routinely chase inefficiencies and blind spots, then eradicate (or minimize) them on a regular basis. Sure, major investments like technology, new hires and marketing play big roles in business outcomes. Yet, unchecked day-to-day practices can slow operations, hinder revenue, and sour your customers’ experiences.

On the flip side, tweaking routine processes can free up opportunities, savings and income that might’ve stayed hidden otherwise.

Below are 3 questions you should answer to accelerate your growth.

Navigating the Social Media Landscape, Part Two

9/17/2018

Catching back up with OneZone members and digital marketing experts Lorraine Ball of Roundpeg and Connie Nimmo Thorn of Propeller Marketing on their best practices to help you woo more customers on social media in this "part two" of our blog series: Invest in greater reach and build and nurture your email list!

Social Media in 2018: Navigating Changes to Boost Your Online Reputation (Part 1)

8/15/2018

Buyer behavior is changing, and so are the social media platforms that inform and sway their buying decisions. That cutesy cat post that earned you likes and hearts just a few months ago? It may do nothing to engage prospects today, lest you adapt to the evolving features, algorithms, expectations and dynamics feeding your audience’s social media addiction.

OneZone members and digital marketing experts Lorraine Ball of Roundpeg and Connie Nimmo Thorn of Propeller Marketing share five practices to help you woo more customers on social media.

Stop Tolerating Intolerance

8/2/2018

If there’s a gift we’ve been given from the recent abhorrent vandalism at the Shaary Tefilla Temple, it’s the less-than-subtle reminder that prejudice and hatred isn’t gone. Not from the world, not from our country and not from our communities.

As Governor Holcomb has shown, it’s provided some impetus for us to address the fact that Indiana remains one of only five states in the country without a hate crimes bill. While we’d argue it’s pretty disappointing we need any more reasons to get off that short list, it’s focused our attention, and provided us with an opportunity to get something done. We support the governor’s view.