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  • Fishers, IN
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Do the Arts inspire innovation in business?

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Do the Arts inspire innovation in business?

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Will you help me raise 2,000 books in 2 weeks for Indy youths?

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Lisa Sirkin Vielee replied to Pat Coyle's discussion 'Do the Arts inspire innovation in business?'
PK, this looks interesting but it seems as if it is layering business/management on to a liberal arts degree. While that is good and is a nice complement to the internship program I suggested, I realize that what I'm really advocating is that busi...
November 3
Lisa Sirkin Vielee replied to Pat Coyle's discussion 'Do the Arts inspire innovation in business?'
That is an interesting way to pose the question. The arts have long been a source of inspiration for business and the arts are defintely one economic driver for a city or state. But can the arts inspire innovation in business? Perhaps, if business...
November 2
Lisa Sirkin Vielee and Aimee Morgan are now friends
September 30
Lisa Sirkin Vielee is now friends with Greg Phelps and David 'GuruConnector' Hall
September 23
Joe Morris joined Lisa Sirkin Vielee's group
Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride Team
Join my Smaller Indiana team for the 2008 Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride on Oct. 11. (5K walk and 10K ride) The event raises funds for food, insurance premiums, medications, utilities, & gas cards to assist many of the 12,000 Hoosiers living with HIV/AIDS.
July 8
Lisa Sirkin Vielee replied to Nila Nealy's discussion 'Will you help me raise 2,000 books in 2 weeks for Indy youths?'
Nila, I have several books that fit the age range. Tell me when and where I can drop the books off to you (I can't make Bigger Ideas due to work conflicts). Great, great idea!
June 14
Lisa Sirkin Vielee and Julie Schrader are now friends
May 26

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Co-worker
What is your greatest strength?
I think my greatest strength is in creating opportunities, either directly or as a resource, for my clients and partners. Results matter, but so does the path to them.
What are you working on?
I have the pleasure of working for a variety of clients including causes, tourism, corporation, agencies and arts related organizations. Gracie Communications, my company, brings both an outsider’s perspective and an insider’s insights to public relations and communication. That combination often leads to discoveries and observations that might otherwise go unnoticed.
How big is your business?
small company
What is your Job Title
Owner
What is your Company Website?
http://www.graciecomm.com
What is your alma mater?
Other / out of state
Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
I would like to meet other small business owners and executives for networking, advice and mentoring.

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Lisa Sirkin Vielee

I'm a Democrat

I'm a Democrat and...

I'm an American.
I go to church.
I pay taxes.
I own a home.
I own my car.
I graduated from college.
I have an American family.
I take my kids to soccer, basketball, softball, kickball and volleyball practice.
I help out with homework.
I took care of my dad when he was dying.
I call my mom every day.
I pay my bills on time.
I'm saving for college.
I'm saving for retirement.
I read the newspaper online.
I read news magazines in bed.
I read my RSS feeds daily.
I read to kids.… Continue

Posted on October 1, 2008 at 11:01am — 4 Comments

Lisa Sirkin Vielee

Another excuse to eat local

If you prefer to eat at independent restaurants over chains and shop at farmers markets instead of chain groceries, you can claim to be part of an official movement starting on Aug. 31. Sunday is the start of "Going Local Week," a grassroots (natch) event celebrating local food production that runs through Sept. 6.

The core activity for Going Local Week is to promote “the eating of Indiana locally grown and produced foods as the norm, not a novelty,” according to the event Web site. That means… Continue

Posted on August 25, 2008 at 10:10am — 1 Comment

Lisa Sirkin Vielee

Back Packs for Success (or Way to Go Marty!)

Congratulations to Marty Posch and all those involved with the Back Pack Attack for successfully raising 425,000 school supply items for needy school-agers. Marty tells me that filled 8,800 backpacks. Wow.

And I grumble about having to buy the two boxes of kleenexes and the 8 glue sticks, etc. , etc. that I have to provide each year for my kids. But I can afford it, so I send the big WalMart bag with the kiddos each first day. Imagine how it would feel to be a seven-year-old and NOT be able to… Continue

Posted on August 12, 2008 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Lisa Sirkin Vielee

Arts inspire. Information empowers.

For those that want more information on how the current city funding is used, the Arts Council of Indianapolis has posted a new page on its Web site. At the bottom of the Web page are brochures and links to examples of how the City’s investment in the arts is used to create a vibrant community or see how it contributes to public safety.

Some interesting tidbits:

The City's allocation is used only for the grants programs that support Marion… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2008 at 10:50pm —

Lisa Sirkin Vielee

Does the public support public funding for the arts?

As you may have read in the IBJ, on Indiana Barrister, or on my former employer’s Web site, tellhetrick.com, the Indianapolis City County Council is considering cutting Indianapolis public arts funding down to zero in the next three years. For a world-class city such as Indianapolis, I find this unacceptable.

While the $1.5 million currently a… Continue

Posted on August 5, 2008 at 5:30pm — 21 Comments

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At 9:35am on December 31, 2008, Bob Burchfield said…
Thanks for the hookup! Glad to make the connection here at SI! Happy New Year!
At 4:12pm on October 10, 2008, Kimberly Small said…
Hey Lisa,

Would love to see you again-my Tuesday is fairly open with the exception of an 8:00 downtown-do you have time that day? If not, let me know some days and times that work for you.
At 10:27am on August 28, 2008, Erik Deckers said…
Sure, how about Tuesday, Sept. 9, same time, same place?

Email me directly at edeckers at vdirect dot us and we can work out any details. Thanks.
At 2:11pm on August 12, 2008, Marty posch said…
You are very welcome! Thanks for contacting Giving Sum about how we can help / work with you. Like i said it is such an important issue to bring back into the limelight. I hope all is well!
At 1:21pm on August 12, 2008, Marty posch said…
Lisa..i am back in the office so call me at 278-8573
At 11:41am on August 12, 2008, Alice Irvan said…
Glad to be connected.
At 10:45am on August 12, 2008, Marty posch said…
Hey. Feel free to give me a call before 11:05 at 278-8573 or after at 847-2890.

Thanks!
At 7:21pm on August 11, 2008, Linda S Fitzgerald said…
HI Lisa,

Thanks much! I will connect with you via telephone tomorrow!

Linda
At 9:41am on August 11, 2008, Linda S Fitzgerald said…
Hello Lisa!

Had a great conversation last Thursday with Kyle Lacy. He recommended I connect with you about a project we are working to make highly successful.

Let me know your willingness to connect face 2 face or via phone.

Thanks much!

Linda S. Fitzgerald
At 11:20am on June 27, 2008, Kyle Lacy said…
Found you. See you soon.

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