For October’s Cybersecurity Month, Matrix Integration Expert Advises on Top Threats, Solutions10/18/2022  As cyberattacks continue to plague businesses worldwide, Matrix Integration, a strategic IT infrastructure partner for more than 1,000 businesses and schools in Indiana, Kentucky and beyond, has identified three major trends that can not only help prevent breaches, but can save businesses millions of dollars.
“From industrial manufacturers to smaller service-based businesses, we see some common threads that could help businesses manage their cybersecurity,” said Tim Pritchett, security expert and engineer operations manager at Matrix Integration. “For this year’s National Cybersecurity Month, it’s crucial to remember that if you or your company haven’t been hacked yet, it’s only a matter of time before you will be. You need to be ready.” Being aware of these three major cybersecurity trends and what you can do about it is the first step to help business leaders harden their defenses against cyberattacks.
0 Comments
The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, today announced the winners of the Fall 2022 Crossroads Pitch Competition. South Bend company heARsight won the pre-seed competition for its augmented reality smart-glasses that provide real-time subtitles during in-person conversations. Nashville-based Wave Therapeutics won the seed competition for its therapeutic devices and software that prevent bendsores and blood clots for mobility impaired patients. HeARsight will receive a $10,000 investment from Flywheel Fund. Wave Therapeutics will receive a $20,000 investment.
“We’re proud to have been selected as the winners of the Crossroads pre-seed track, amongst an impressive and diverse group of startups,” said heARsight co-founder and CEO Riley Ellingsen. “The feedback we received from each round of the competition was invaluable, and the cash award gets us closer to our target for unlocking our next product development milestone. This recognition inspires confidence in our team that our recent efforts have demonstrated sufficient validation and traction to move forward with our pre-seed raise. We’re excited to be one step closer to creating a more accessible world for people who are hard of hearing and/or d/Deaf and incredibly grateful for Crossroads’ support of this mission.” The City of Bloomington Office of the City Clerk is accepting applications to fill vacant positions on the Commission on Sustainability.
The Commission on Sustainability’s goal is to promote economic development, environmental health, and social equity in our community for present and future generations. The commission gathers and disseminates information; promotes practical initiatives; and measures, monitors, and reports on our community's progress toward sustainability. The Commission on seeks to enhance the socio-environmental-economic well-being of the community while taking precautions not to compromise the quality of life of future generations. Toward that end, it reduces its use of nonrenewable natural resources and its production of wastes, while at the same time improving livability. The mission of the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability is to promote sustainable socio-environmental-economic well-being of Bloomington and all its inhabitants.  United Way of Monroe County is pleased to announce Randy Rogers as the new President & CEO of the organization.
Efrat Feferman, who has been the Executive Director since 2017, announced in July that she will be stepping down at the end of the year. Rogers will succeed Feferman as the agency’s leader beginning October 31 and will spend time in the weeks following working closely with Feferman and the board to assure a smooth transition. Rogers recently returned to Bloomington after leading a large realtor association and charitable foundation in Arizona with a staff of 18 and a $7 million annual budget. In addition to his executive-level experience, his career locally included successful tenures as a fundraiser and relationship builder at universities and colleges including Indiana University, DePauw University, and Ivy Tech. He impressed the search committee and board throughout the search process with his experience, thoughtfulness, long-standing Bloomington connections, and enthusiasm for United Way and leading the community organization into the next chapter. “I am honored to join this team, along with the many volunteers and donors who are committed to addressing the needs in our community,” Rogers said. “United Way has been instrumental over the years in leading the way on many issues and I will ask everyone to partner with us as we continue that legacy.”  Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus named Lynn Coyne, member of the Bloomington Campus Board of Trustees, its 2022 Benefactor of the Year. In a ceremony hosted by Ivy Tech Foundation on Thursday, Sept. 29, Coyne was honored as one of 19 individuals across the state who have considerably impacted Ivy Tech communities and students.
The Ivy Tech Foundation Benefactor of the Year recognition honors individuals, corporations, and foundations from Indiana for the gifts and volunteer service they have contributed to the college. “In acknowledgment of Lynn’s many contributions of service, advocacy, and financial support to Ivy Tech Bloomington, we are proud to honor him with this recognition,” Executive Director of Development, Susie Graham, said. “As a respected leader in the region, Lynn’s advocacy of Ivy Tech has deepened public understanding and commitment to the college, and the vital role it plays in supporting the economic health of South Central Indiana.”  Cardinal Spirits, the craft distillery in Bloomington, Ind., has been named a winner in three categories of USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Canned Cocktails, Best Craft Rum Distillery, and Best Craft Specialty Spirits Distillery.
Cardinal Spirits is the only Indiana company among the winners in all three categories of these national awards. These achievements bring national attention to Cardinal Spirits’ highly-rated spirits and canned cocktails, which are distributed in 13 states and Washington D.C. This is the distillery’s fourth year as a 10Best award winner in a variety of spirits categories, from vodka to rum to canned cocktails.  Our companies, churches, communities, and even our families need good leaders if they are to be successful.
The best leaders know that leadership is not a “one-man” mission. We need others to encourage us, teach us, mentor us, and provide us with accountability. Each time we engage with other leaders, we leave better than when we came. This life-long journey toward leadership excellence requires us to intentionally seek out opportunities to surround ourselves with those further along on this path. Imagine being able to spend time listening to leadership masters like John C. Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Tim Elmore, Doris Kearns, or Eric Thomas as they shed light on the issues most impacting us today. What amazing things could be learned during these times? How would opportunities like this create change and growth within you as a leader and those that you lead? Rarely do intense opportunities like this happen. Legacy Business Consultants is honored to bring this opportunity to you. You are invited to join us for a day filled with leadership training on Friday, October 28, 2022 Program for Collegiate Entrepreneurs Expands Across Indiana: Startup Summer 2023 Applications Open10/6/2022 Today The Mill, a nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, announced a statewide expansion of Startup Summer, its program that pays collegiate entrepreneurs to spend 10 weeks building their own companies.
Andy Lehman, Head of Accelerator Programming at The Mill, described the program as “a chance to spend the summer interning for yourself.” “Instead of spending the summer making coffee and copies for another company,” he said, “these students can make progress building their own businesses. We tailor our support to whatever they need and introduce them to other founders, investors, and experts who can help.” The 2022 pilot program exceeded The Mill’s expectations, according to Lehman. Six students worked on startups ranging from a materials sourcing app for commercial real estate developers, to a sewing device for ballet dancers, to a new social media platform using augmented reality, to an app for solo musicians to practice along with high-quality recordings.  Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus named Steve Headdy, RN, Clinical Operations Manager, at Indiana University Health Bloomington, its 2022 Distinguished Alumni. In a ceremony held Sept. 29, Headdy was honored as one of 18 individuals across the state selected to receive the award. It is the highest honor given to recognize Ivy Tech alumni. Selected through a highly competitive process, each recipient has made a lasting impact on their community and on Ivy Tech through outstanding professional, philanthropic, or volunteer accomplishments.
“These individuals exemplify service and leadership in extraordinary ways,” said Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann. “Our Distinguished Alumni prove that an Ivy Tech education equates to career fulfillment and economic prosperity, and I am honored to witness how the College has played a role in their continued lifelong success.” After more than 20 successful years building custom homes in and around Monroe County, Headdy became a “non-traditional” student at Ivy Tech Bloomington. He graduated from the Lee J. Marchant School of Nursing in 2010 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He also holds a Master of Business Administration. |
Share your news with us!Submit your news to the Chamber by the 10th or 26th of each month to be included in the bi-weekly Membership Matters emails. 
Webpage Square Ad Banner spaces are available for members. Download our sizes and pricing sheet for more information by clicking the button below.
|
Member Login | Join Us!
Member Login | Join Us!
|
|
Copyright The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.