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The Mill is hosting a new event in October, "Spark Speed Pitch Competition." Ten selected founders will each have 2 minutes to pitch a panel of judges and convince them they deserve our $500 no-strings cash prize. After the pitch, our judges will have 5 minutes to ask questions to get a better sense of their idea.
Applicants don’t need a pitch deck–that’s how fast it’ll go! And once they sign up, we’ll get them connected for some 1:1 business finance consultation with our sponsor, German American. They’ll answer any questions on processing payments, setting up business credit, their business plan, and more! Applications are open now and close on September 28 and anyone interested can apply here. If selected to compete, they’ll pitch live in-person at The Mill on October 5th at 2pm. There won’t be any audience, just them and the judges. This competition happens during The Mill’s Innovation Week. We’re hosting a lot of great events – from gBETA’s Bragbox Breakfast to Crossroads and even a birthday party for us (The Mill turns 5 this year)!  STORYTELLING FALL FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Beth Shalom Social Hall 3750 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington We are thrilled to announce that this October 22nd JTB will be hosting: An Afternoon of Storytelling in celebration of our 18th Chai year* *Chai (חי) is the Hebrew word for Life, a popular symbol linked to the number 18. The word’s two Hebrew letters - chet (ח) and yud (י), hold the numeric values of 8 and 10. Each storyteller will connect to the theme of “Chai” (Life). Code/IT Academy is the Mill's 10-week upskilling program for jobs as AWS Cloud Practitioners. The cohort will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7pm at The Mill. We’ll start on October 17th and wrap up on December 21st. The application deadline is September 25th and applications can be found here.
The fall 2023 session provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, core services, security, architecture, pricing and support. You’ll gain an understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. This course is designed for participants who 1) are planning to take the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Cloud Practitioner exam and 2) have a basic understanding of IT services, such as networks, security, data storage, and their uses within an organization. All participants who meet attendance requirements will receive AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam vouchers so there is no cost for them to become certified. Additionally:
There’s more info on our Code/IT Academy site.
 Join Hurlow Wealth Management Group's - Women’s Financial Book Club: Women, Wealth and Wisdom. This fall, they will be reading “The Next Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J Stanley, Ph.D and Sarah Stanley Fallaw, Ph.D. The book club's goals are three-fold:
1. Create a safe space for women to ask financial questions. 2. Educate women about money issues they commonly avoid. 3. To empower women to make financial decisions. BONUS: To relax and have a little fun! The book club will get together for a discussion of the book on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. office. Register: https://hurlowwealth.com/events Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 Time: 5-7PM Location: Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. 3925 Hagan Street, Suite 300, Bloomington, IN 47401 Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.  Webinar: How to Navigate Medicare
Are you approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare? Understanding the complexities of this vital healthcare program is crucial to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. In this webinar, our expert guest speaker will guide you through the maze of options, coverage plans, and enrollment periods. Learn how to maximize your benefits, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed decisions regarding your healthcare. Note: This event is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a sales or marketing presentation. Date: 9/27/2023 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time / 9AM Pacific Standard Time Register: https://hurlowwealth.com/events Location: Zoom (link will be provided once registered) Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.  The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC) has announced that 21 high school seniors have been selected as semifinalists for the 2024 Monroe County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Congratulations to these exceptional students:
 Since 1989, the National Association of Probation Executives (NAPE) and the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University have recognized the Probation Executive of the Year by presenting the recipient the Sam Houston State University Award. This year’s recipient was Troy Hatfield, Deputy Chief Probation Officer for the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department in Bloomington, Indiana. This national award was presented at the recent American Probation and Parole Association national conference in New York City where Hatfield served as a presenter for the Reducing Revocations Challenge project funded by Arnold Ventures.
Hatfield is now in his 26th year serving as an Indiana probation officer. He started his career as a juvenile probation officer in Owen County, Indiana. After coming to the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department in 2004, he quickly moved to leadership and supervisory roles, being promoted to a Community Corrections Supervisor in 2006 and Deputy Chief Probation Officer in 2008.  WFIU Public Radio is hosting an event with Eric Deggans, NPR’s first full-time TV critic and media analyst. A Conversation with Eric Deggans takes place on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at the Indiana University Cinema.
Deggans will be in conversation with Alex Chambers, host of WFIU’s radio program and podcast Inner States. Deggans will discuss the actors’ and writers’ strike, the ever-evolving world of media and entertainment, the best and worst television has to offer, and what the landscape of television will look like in the future. The event is free but ticketed. Visit wfiu.org/events for more information on how to reserve a free ticket. A journalist for more than three decades, Deggans joined NPR in 2013, providing reviews, feature stories, commentary, and guest hosting services for the network’s shows such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered, along with writing for npr.org and appearing on NPR podcasts such as Consider This, Life Kit, Code Switch, Pop Culture Happy Hour, and It’s Been a Minute. From 2017 to 2021, he served as a contributor and media analyst for MSNBC and NBC News. Deggans is also the author of Race-Baiter: How the Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation, a look at how prejudice, racism, and sexism fuels some elements of modern media, published in October 2012 by Palgrave Macmillan. |
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