Southern Indiana Chamber announces finalists for awards

17th Annual Southern Indiana Business Awards program. Four categories with 28 nominees. The Independence Bank Business of the Year with less than 25 employees: Dennis Julius / Joe Lee of 300 Spring (Clark County); Glenn Spencer of Spencer Machine and Tool Co. Inc. (Clark County); Tom Lynn and Mark Doyle of Terri Lynns Catering by Design. The Frost Born Todd Business of the Year with 25 or more employees: Tom Dunlevy of The Travel Authority (Clark County); Stan Moore of Moore Security (Clark County); Kelly and Richard Fust / Joseph Cooper of SIGS Sportsplex. The Sam Day, Kightlinger and Gray Professional of the Year: Mike Ricke; Jennifer Glaser (Sellersburg teacher); and Houston Thompson. Insight Communication Rising Star, presented to entrepreneurs in business for only 12 to 60 months: Chris (owner) and Kerry Kanemitsu / Steve Johnson of Energy Tech 21 - located at 8126 John Pectol Road, Georgetown, Indiana; Lisa and Rusty Brooking / Jessica Walker / Rene Brooking of True Colors Tanning LLC; Shannon Oakley of Common Thread