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The contract is one of several military awards Wolf has received within the last
several years to develop military products. The Indiana Economic Development
Corporation (IEDC) has participated in several of these development efforts by
providing grant funds that accelerate the programs to earlier commercialization.
“IEDC support has helped our small business continue to grow and create new jobs in
Indiana,” said Joe Ward, Vice President of Business Development.
When completed the WIMS is expected to have much broader application than military
checkpoints such as entry checks at military, government, and commercial facilities
and homeland security applications .
Wolf’s President Michael Pepe said the new WIMS system can be installed permanently
embedded (flush) in paved, gravel or compacted dirt roadways, or can be portable for
temporary installation on top of a roadway.
“This smart device may be installed at bases and checkpoints both domestically and
abroad as a component of force protection. The WIMS device continues Wolf’s legacy
of developing safety systems to better protect our men and women in the military,”
said Pepe.

About Wolf Technical Services, Inc.
Wolf Technical Services was founded in 1977 and is centrally located in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Wolf is a nationwide leader in forensic engineering,
consulting and research and development. We take pride in our inclusive company
structure and diverse problem solving skills which enable our multi-discipline team
to collaborate in providing scientifically based expert opinion for legal and
insurance markets. Recently Wolf has found a synergistic application for its staff
expertise and experience in the area of Research and Development which has resulted
in multiple federal government contracts aimed at improving safety for all military
personnel. Wolf continues to pursue the development and commercialization of new
products through this facet of the organization. Additional information about Wolf
is available at www.wolftechnical.com.

Additional Note:

Contact Amy Wortman at marketing@wolftechnical.com.

The internationally-recognized Adizes MethodologyTM and Top Leadership Forum is being offered for the first time to entrepreneurs and C-level executives in Indiana by Leadership Horizons, Carmel, IN. Based on Dr. Ichak Adizes’ work with global organizations spanning more than 35 years, TopLeaF unlocks the secrets of the corporate lifecycle to help businesses push through traditional barriers of growth and create sustainable organizations.

“Most entrepreneurs and top executives of emerging businesses struggle with how to achieve an adaptable, self-perpetuating organization. TopLeaF provides just that–a methodology for creating sustainability in a learning environment with highly-respected peers. It’s a powerful combination for organizational growth that works.” Ron Ernst, President, Leadership Horizons

The TopLeaF program is targeted for entrepreneurs and top executive teams who are ready to move beyond success (and even survival) to sustainability. Offered through executive coach Ron Ernst, each program will consist of 10-15 organizational leaders meeting once every three weeks for a 9-month intensive leadership forum. Through TopLeaf’s critical insight, guidance and peer support, organizations will be able to make the transition from entrepreneurship to professional management, and build a sustainable, competitive advantage that propels the company profitably into the future.

TopLeaF is a proven process formula for developing management adeptness based on the Adizes Methodology, Understanding there is a natural, predictable lifecycle of organizational growth and development similar to that of a living organism, TopLeaF helps entrepreneurs and executives grasp the appropriate leadership skills needed at each stage of success and implement the fundamental changes required to transform their organization into the next stage of growth.

The first TopLeaF program is scheduled to begin April 23, 2010.

Leadership Horizons
Leadership Horizons has guided first, second and third generation entrepreneurs through various stages of business growth within a wide range of industries. As an executive development coach and adjunct professor in Ball State’s Entrepreneurship Program, owner Ron Ernst helps business leaders with the personal and professional development required for them to build sustainable companies and long-term success. Ron is the author of RealTime Coaching and The Conscious Entrepreneur.

About Adizes and Leadership Horizons
The Adizes Methodology is a proprietary, structured system for accelerating organizational change that was developed by Dr. Ichak Adizes. It is based on the fundamental principle that all organizations have a lifecycle and exhibit predictable patterns of behavior as they grow and age. Adizes TopLeaF qualified facilitators are change management experts who work side-by-side with clients to lead their organizations through transition from one lifecycle phase of growth to the next, with the goal of achieving sustainability and prime operating conditions.

For more information, contact:
Barb Smith, Scheitlin Communications
317-846-3399, barbs@scheitlin.com

INDIANAPOLIS -The Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Series is seeking emerging community leaders to apply for Class XXXV. Applications are available online at www.SKLIndy.com. Applications are due on Monday, April 26.

SKL is a program of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce designed to help emerging community leaders become more informed about the issues and needs facing central Indiana, more motivated to get involved in addressing those issues, more connected and more effective in their service to our community. Its mission is to equip class participants with the knowledge and resources to become powerful agents of change in the community.

The program takes place from September 2010 to June 2011. Classes meet on a monthly basis. Each class features an in-depth look at pertinent issues facing the region.
Topics include education, community development, health and human services, the environment, quality of life, economic development and more.

Among the many benefits class members receive are the opportunities to:

* Meet business and civic leaders who have had an impact on greater Indianapolis.
* Glean insight from civic leaders and decision-makers who act as “faculty” for SKL.
* Develop positive and meaningful relationships with fellow class members and the class moderator.
* Build a network of community contacts that will be helpful in future
community service efforts.

“The SKL Executive Leadership Series is a valuable program for the city’s future leaders,” said Roland M. Dorson, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce president and a graduate of Class XIX of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. “I’d like to encourage organizations to look deep within their ranks for those who best fit the SKL program’s criteria and support these emerging leaders through enrollment in the program.”

Applicants are selected on the basis of professional achievement and community involvement. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in community issues, a record of participation in voluntary community activities, occupy a position reflecting significant achievement relative to age and experience, have lived in greater Indianapolis for three or more years and be between the ages of 25 and 45.

Questions about the program can be directed to Linda Kirby, Program Director, at 317.464.2261 or lkirby@indylink.com.

About the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series: Formed in 1976 by the Lacy Family, the SKL program seeks to expand the ranks of community leadership by providing a broad range of emerging leaders with the knowledge and incentive to
confront the needs of our community. Each year 25 central Indiana professionals are selected to participate in the program.

Joel P. Reuter
Vice President of Communications

Linda Kirby
Program Director

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(Indianapolis – February 4, 2010) – The 34th class of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series (SKL) is awarding a grant for up to $15,000 to an area organization with a comprehensive plan for preparing at-risk, non-college-track youth for entering the work force.

The class has specifically designated at-risk youth between the ages of 15 and 20 as their focus. Proposals should demonstrate how measurable results can be achieved within a twelve-month period from the date of the award.

“We believe that assisting at-risk youth in entering the work force will directly impact their success of obtaining gainful employment, as well as have far-reaching benefits for our community by increasing the quality of our workforce as a whole,” commented Elizabeth Garber, a member of SKL class XXXIV and co-chair of this year’s Grant Project. “Accordingly, we will award grant funds to a project or projects that can display the most likely path to success for the targeted group.”

Application for this grant is open to qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and K-12 public schools in Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan and/or Shelby counties. Additional requirements and criteria apply and are noted on the RFP.

Organizations interested in applying for this grant may obtain the RFP online at www.indychamber.com/skl.asp. The deadline is Friday, March 5. Grant funds will be awarded in May 2010.

Questions can be directed to Linda Kirby, SKL Program Director, at the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce at 317.464.2261 or lkirby@indylink.com.

About the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series: Formed in 1976 by the Lacy Family, the SKL program seeks to expand the ranks of community leadership by providing a broad range of emerging leaders with the knowledge and incentive to confront the needs of our community. Each year 25 central Indiana professionals are selected to participate in the program. The philanthropic component of the program provides valuable hands-on experience in community needs assessment, prioritization and grant-making for the members of the class.

About the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce: Founded in 1890 by Colonel Eli Lilly and a group of Indianapolis business leaders, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the central Indiana business community. Today, with a membership of more than 4,300 businesses, the Indianapolis Chamber is still a voice of progress and improvement, bringing together businesses for a thriving community. For more information on the Chamber, visit indychamber.com.

Media Contacts:

Joel P. Reuter
Vice President of Communications
PH: 317.464.2220
jreuter@indylink.com
www.IndyChamber.com

Linda Kirby
Program Director
Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series
PH: 317.464.2261
www.indychamber.com/skl.asp