New BMV kiosk available in Berne

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that it has installed a BMV Connect kiosk in Berne.

The kiosk is in the Community Markets grocery store, 1056 U.S. 27, Berne. It is available during store hours — 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

“The installation of the kiosk in the Community Markets store provides residents easy access to complete business with the BMV in a convenient and timely manner,” said BMV Commissioner Joe Hoage in a press release. “We are extremely grateful to Judge Samuel Conrad who worked closely with our team to provide this option to the community.”  

Kiosks can be used for transactions including getting a new registration, renewing a registration, renewing a driver’s license or ID, getting a duplicate title or getting an official driving record.

For a full list of kiosk locations in Indiana or other BMV details, visit IN.gov/BMV.   

New CFO selected

First Bank of Berne last week announced that Matthew Reinoehl has been selected as its new chief financial officer.

Reinoehl had served as the bank’s controller at its operations center in Berne. A graduate of Trine University and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, he has been in the banking industry for 15 years.

“Matthew’s diverse business background, demonstrated leadership in all aspects of financial management, and commitment to putting customers first aligns well with our culture and values at First Bank of Berne,” said Kent Liechty, First Bank of Berne president, in a press release. “His integrity and wisdom brought him great success as our controller, and I know these traits will continue to serve him well as he takes on the role of CFO.”

New bottle out

Ardagh Glass Packaging – Europe and Absolut have created their latest limited edition vodka bottle.

The companies collaborate on a limited edition bottle each year. This year’s Absolut Mosaik, which features a ribbed design with a concave label, was created in collaboration with British artist Olly Alexander.

“The front label, which is the main print area for the mosaic design, originally stood out from the bottle, making it a potential contact point on the production line,” said Ardagh product designer Katharina Chemnitz in a press release. “To accommodate this challenge, the label area was carefully engineered within a concave, curved surface, framed perfectly by the surrounding rib design.”

Partnering

Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Workforce Excellence and the Indiana Latino Institute are partnering to increase work-based learning opportunities for Latino students.

The groups will collaborate to increase internship matches with Indiana Latino Institute’s internship and fellowship programs. The Institute for Workforce Excellence will offer employers the chance to connect with Indiana Latino Institute’s programming through its Work and Learn Indiana program.

“Building a robust talent pipeline is at the forefront for the Indiana Chamber and the Institute for Workforce Excellence, whether that’s through goals promoted in the Chamber’s Indiana Prosperity 2035 visioning plan or various programming efforts and partnerships at IWE,” said Institute for Workforce excellence executive director Todd Hurst in a press release. “Collaborating with ILI is a key aspect of fulfilling that mission and will allow more students to find success in obtaining high wage, high demand, quality work-based learning experiences.”

For more information, visit workandlearnindiana.com.

New leader named

Alan Tio was announced last week as the new executive director of the Indiana Economic Development Association.

Tio most recently served as CEO of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. He was named a top 50 economic developer in North America in 2019 and received the Indiana governor’s Circle of Corydon honor in 2018.

“I am thrilled to welcome Alan Tió as the IEDA’s new executive director,” said Erin Schneider, the association’s board chair, in a press release. “His extensive experience and proven track record of success in economic development make him the perfect person to lead the IEDA towards a bright future.”

Training scheduled

ServSafe training will be held monthly at John Jay Center for Learning in Portland through June.

Training sessions are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays March 26, April 23, May 21 and June 18. The certification course is open to all food service employees and emphasizes safe food- and beverage-handling practices to minimize the risk of food-borne illnesses.

For more information, or to register, call (260) 729-5525.

Program available

Indiana Economic Development Corporation recently launched the Legend Fund, a loan program targeted at providing funding for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, Indiana will have $29 million to distribute to local lenders to increase opportunities for small businesses.

"Indiana is leading the nation in providing the ideal environment to help small businesses start, grow and innovate,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg in a press release. “With even more funding and new programs like the Legend Fund, we’re taking our support of the entrepreneurial ecosystem even further, ensuring all small businesses have equitable access to the tools, resources and capital needed to succeed.” 

For more information, visit connectind.com.

Chamber hosting

Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host its Indiana HR Conference and Expo April 30 through May 2 at Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.

The event offers a variety of workshops and sessions for HR professionals. Cara Silletto of Magnet Culture will be the keynote speaker on May 1.

“Human resources departments are at the heart of most employers’ operations,” said Indiana Chamber president and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders in a press release. “We’re pleased to partner with so many brilliant speakers and effective organizations to help Indiana’s HR staffers be the best they can be. As we continue to focus on how we can support talent attraction and retention efforts for businesses across Indiana, we hope this conference provides needed resources and best practices for those who attend.”

Scholarships offered

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is offering $10,000 in scholarships.

Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors preparing to enter college or a technical program and two $2,000 scholarships will go to students already pursuing a two- or four-year degree.

Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership, participation in school and community activities, academic honors, goals and aspirations, recommendations and work experience.

“Our scholarship program is an excellent way for us to give back to our members, invest in the future of the next generation and affirm our support for continuing education,” Edge CEO Tim Trotter said in a press release. “Edge is committed to supporting our membership, empowering our youth and fostering growth within our communities.”

To apply, visit voiceofmilk.com. The deadline is April 1.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (715) 584-7117.

To release

Subway and T. Marzetti Company are teaming up to make some of the sandwich chain’s sauces available in grocery stores.

Sauces that will be sold in stores include sweet onion teriyaki, roasted garlic aioli, baja chipotle and creamy Italian MVP. They will be rolled out beginning this week.

“Subway fans love our signature sauces,” said Subway senior vice president for culinary and innovation Paul Fabre in a press release. “Three of the new retail sauces — Sweet Onion Teriyaki, Roasted Garlic Aioli and Baja Chipotle — are inspired by guests’ in-restaurant favorites, and we’ve added an exclusive flavor to this collection with a Creamy Italian MVP, a new twist on Subway’s MVP Parmesan Vinaigrette.”

Changes set

McDonald’s announced last week that Chris Kempczinski will become its chairman of the board and CEO following the retirement of Enrique “Rick” Hernandez Jr. following the 2024 shareholders’ meeting.

Also, Miles White will become the lead independent director on the board.

“It has been an honor to serve on the McDonald’s Board and witness first-hand how the Company has evolved to become one of the world’s most recognizable and successful brands,” said Hernandez, who has served on the board for 28 years. “As I reflect on my tenure with McDonald’s, I’m inspired by the remarkable leaders with whom I’ve had the privilege to serve. Starting with Fred Turner, these leaders became my partners and friends and I’ll forever cherish those relationships.”