Greater Southside Business Alliance
To guide, inspire and promote the economy and quality of life
for everyone in our greater Perry Township community.
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September Member Meeting 
Our September Member Meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept 27th at 7:00 at the Perry Township Education Center.
August Member Meeting Positively Perry Forum
Wednesday, August 23rd at Resurrection Lutheran Church from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 445 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Come participate in making an impact in Perry Township. Local leaders, elected officials, local business leaders, and concerned citizens will be in attendance. We will review prior activity from past forums and vote on future goals and direction. We hope to see you there!
June Member Meeting
Wednesday, June 28th at the Perry Township Education Center at 7:00 p.m. Rick Myers, Publisher of the Southside Times, will be our featured speaker. The Southside Times has been one of the voices in Perry Township. Hear the history of the publication and where Rick see's the future of media and Perry Township. It will be a great meeting with time to network with other GSBA members and a chance to stay up to date on happenings in our community. We hope to see you there!
July Member Meeting 
Our July Member Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 26th at 7:00 at the Perry Township Education Center. Allie Kast will be our featured speaker.
2017 Taste of Perry Event 
Join us on Wednesday, February 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the 2017 Taste of Perry. It will be held at the German American Club, 8602 S. Meridian St. Cost will be $15.00 per person. This is your chance to sample many of the great restaurants we have on the south side. Come out and celebrate Perry Township!
Upcoming Member Meeting
Wednesday, January 25th at the Perry Township Education Center at 7:00 p.m. Scarlett Martin will be our featured speaker. She'll share with us the recently unveiled South Side Quality of Life Plan. It will be a great meeting with time to network with other GSBA members and a chance to stay up to date on happenings in our community. 
GSBA Member Christmas Party 
December 10th. It will be a catered event at the Small Business Initiative starting at 6:00 p.m. Cost will be $15.00 per person for the dinner and can be paid at our member meeting next week or by replying back to me with your RSVP to chad_stover@att.net. We have a great community and look forward to taking a break from our hectic schedules to celebrate the holiday.
Upcoming Member Meeting
Wednesday, November 30th at the Perry Township Education Center at 7:00 p.m. Rob Campbell with Community South Hospital will be our featured speaker. He'll share with us upcoming changes in the healthcare industry as well as upcoming changes in our local Indiana healthcare marketplace. It will be a great meeting with time to network with other GSBA members and a chance to stay up to date on happenings in our community. 
Upcoming Member Meeting
Our next member meeting will be on September 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry Township Education Center, located at 6548 Orinoco Ave. Southport Police Chief Thomas Vaughn will be our featured speaker. He'll share news and information about the City of Southport and be available to answer questions after the meeting. 
SBI Open House 
The Small Business Initiative is celebrating their one year anniversary with an Open House on October 5th from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at the Business Incubator, located at 6825 Madison Ave in Indianapolis. We welcome the community to come celebrate this milestone, hear from community leaders and share in some light food and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you on October 5th!
Upcoming Member Meeting
Our next member meeting will be an After Hours event this Wednesday, May 18, from 5:30-7:30 at Yost Wealth Management. Yost’s address is 6429 S. East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227. It’s located between Edgewood and Banta, on the eastside of US 31/East Street. They’ll be appetizers and refreshments, so feel free to stop by between 5:30-7:30 and network with other members.
Keep Southport Beautiful
Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 to 2:00 pm
For complete details, click here
2nd Annual Perry Cultural Festival
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 30th.  We will once again be at the Baxter YMCA.
Marion County Transit Plan
Join us on April 5th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Perry Township Education Center to learn about the Marion County Transit Plan and the long-range vision of Indy Connect. For more information contact Kevin Wheeler at 317-786-9236 or visit www.IndyGo.net/transitplan.
City of Southport RDC Meeting 
Join us on March 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Southport Community Room. Presentation of current and planned projects. For more information contact Duane Langreck at 317-442-7349 or acm-duane@comcast,net
Taste of Perry
Taste of Perry event is scheduled for  Wednesday, February 24th at the German American Klub. We’re going to do it a little different this year and pre-sell tickets this Wednesday at our member meeting for
$10.00, at the door they’ll be $12.00. So be sure to bring your checkbook or hit the ATM before the meeting.
Perry Senior BINGO Fundraiser 
Join us on Friday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Crestwood Village Clubhouse. For more information, click here.  
January Member Meeting
Our first meeting is Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm at the Perry Township
Education Center.
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Methadone Clinic wants to relocate to area around UIndy and University Heights

Indianapolis Treatment Center would like to relocate from East 46th Street to Hanna and Madison Avenue.  

" this is not the kind of business that will be helpful as UIndy spends millions to revitalize the University Heights area."   

The Board of Zoning Appeals public remonstrance meeting is scheduled for January 5th at 1:00 at the City County Building.


To learn more, please see the Press Coverage found here:
  WRTV 6
  Fox 59
  Southsider Voice
  
Southside Times

Stop by one of the businesses in the area to sign the petition against the relocation:
  Direct Connect Printing
  40 Minute Cleaners
  Bella Dog Bakery
  Kim’s Kakery & Bakery


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Holiday Open House and Buffet
Saturday, December 5th 6:00 to 8:00 pm
6825 S. Madison Ave. (SBI)
$5.00 per person at the door
Beer and Wine Cash Bar

All are welcome.
Annual Car Show was a BIG Success.
Congratulations to all our winners. Check out their pictures.

I-69 update meeting for those who will be impacted or have interest
Information meeting on November 30th at 6:00 PM at the Perry Meridian High School.  For more details, click here.

​All are welcome.
November GSBA Monthly Member Meeting Features Citizen's Energy Group
November 18th at 7:00 at the Perry Township Education Center, Room 210..  Citizen's Energy Group will be at the meeting to discuss their services.

All are welcome.
GSBA Monthly Member Meeting
Join us on October 28 at 7:00 pm at the new Southside Business Initiative location.  6825 S Madison Avenue, Suite B.
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October Car Show
October 10, 2015 from 9am to 4pm in the City of Southport Park located at 6901 Derbyshire Rd. We will have Judged awards for Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Interior and Best Engine, plus some fun awards for Best Chick Magnet, Biggest Back Seat, Grocery Getter and maybe more. There will be lots of Food, Music and Good Times.  Great setting in the Park for a full day of fun. Registration will start at 9am on Main St. behind Mercer's Design in Southport.  Entry fee of $20.00 per vehicle will benefit all the GSBA/GSCA projects we support, such as scholarships, Perry Seniors and Gray Park. Awards at 3:30pm. More info call Joan at 787-1300.
Oktoberfest is here
41st Annual Oktoberfest will be held September 10-13 at German Park.  

Mark your calendars to join us for Indiana’s largest Oktoberfest! Want to volunteer? Contact Lou Mueller at 317-786-6341 or Chuck Kemp at 435-1131 to see how you can be a part of this exciting event!
Miracle Mile Parade Photos
Barry Browning drives a Denali truck courtesy of Skillman Auto in the Miracle Mile Parade.

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Imagining a Better Perry Township
To watch the luncheon video presentation, click here.

Miracle Mile Parade
Pedal 4 Paws Bike Ride
Join us Saturday, September 5, at 10:45.  For complete information and to register, click here_.
Southport Library Renovation Meetings
Share your views on this project, scheduled for completion in July 2016, during this final community meeting:

Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m.

Meeting will be held at the Southport Branch, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, in the Community Room.  We look forward to your comments and questions!

For complete information, click here.
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Imaging a Better Perry Township: a Visioning and Planning Luncheon
Wednesday, August 26 * 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ Resurrection Lutheran Church (445 E. Stop 11 Road)

For complete information, click here. The date to register has been extended. Your RSVP is important for planning.

Update from Kelly Foulk - Mayor's Liason
Fish Fry, Park Picks, Host Family Opportunities and More!
For the complete newsletter, click here.
Congressman Andre Carson Hosted Job Fair
August 5, 9:00 am to 3:00.  For complete information, click here.
Town of Homecroft - June 2015 Community Update
Enjoy Perry Township School's latest newsletter, click here.
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Southport Police National Night Out
The Southport Police Department invite you to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.  For complete information, click here.
Southside Business Initiative
We have launched the public marketing phase for the SBI.  Join us on July 22 at 7:00 pm at PTEC.  It will be an exciting evening.  Learn all about in at www.indysbi.org.
  • Guide your neighborhood's future
  • Promote your business on the GSBA website
  • Connect with area businesses
  • Support local charities and organizations
  • Gain loyalty with other area businesses
  • Inspire a greater quality of life
  • Build a stronger, more vibrant community
Southside Business Initiative Public Launch
Join us on July 29 at 6:00 pm at 6825 S. Madison, adjacent to Cardinal Insurance.  For complete information, click here.  
GSBA Monthly Meeting
PTEC on July 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Kiwanis Fish Fry
30th Annual Fish Fry, BBQ and More Kiwanis Southside Summer Celebration BBQ! Great Fish! July 17 and 18, 2015 11 am – 8 pm Tickets at the door: $8 meal Family Rate: 4 meals for $25.

To purchase tickets, click here.
For complete information, click here.
Kiwanis Fish Fry
30th Annual Fish Fry, BBQ and More Kiwanis Southside Summer Celebration BBQ! Great Fish! July 17 and 18, 2015 11 am – 8 pm Tickets at the door: $8 meal Family Rate: 4 meals for $25.

To purchase tickets, click here.
For complete information, click here.
Former Gerdt Furniture Building
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Congratulations to Steve Battiato for receiving the 
St. John Bosco Award
To read the complete story, click here.
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Cocktails and Conversation
GSBA's Networking Night at the Pub in Lieu of Business Meeting

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
6:30pm - 8:00pm (ish)

Madison Avenue Pub
7350 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis IN 46227


Flag Retirement Ceremony
Thanks to Duane Langreck for organizing this important event.  Picture below.
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Perry Cultural Festival
Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Baxter YMCA.  
Live Music 
Entertainment  
Craft Vendors 
Cultural Food Vendors 
Soccer Tournament

For complete information, click below.
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Perry Cultural Festival.pdf
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Perry Seniors Luau
This Friday!  June 19!  Perry Seniors Luau -  Community Event to raise funds to help us serve our aging neighbors.  

***Come welcome our new Director, Peggy Bryson!***. Jamie is passing the tiki torch to the new director.  

We will have a great silent auction, buffet dinner and live entertainment.

RSVP now... We'll save you a seat. Tickets are $30, or $25 for age 60+.

Hope to see you at Primo's this Friday, June 19.
Doors open at 6:00.  Luau buffet 6:30-7:30.

jamie@perryseniors.org

New Board Secretary
The GSBA Board of Directors would like to welcome Diana Bossingham to the Board filling in the Secretary's role.  
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Welcome to our Newest Members
Crestwood Village South Assisted Living
Chris Groce

Citizen
Linda Banta 

Money Mailer of Greenwood
John Fisher

Guardians of Indiana Leadership Academy (GILA)
Richard Redell


Indianapolis Mayor's Veterans & Family Appreciation Event

WHAT: Mayor's Veterans & Family Appreciation Day, Picnic & Fish Fry (FREE OF CHARGE to Marion County Veterans & Their Families)
WHEN: 
            Saturday, June 13, 
            10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE:
            Garfield Park
            2432 Conservatory Dr.
            Indianapolis Near-South Side
            [get directions]


WHY: Fun, Food, Music, Games, Information, Camaraderie.
Custom Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show by Donna's Rock & Roll Cruisin' Oldies.
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Make-A-Splash program offers 3 days of free water safety classes at Indy Parks Pools, June 10-12
For complete details, click here.
Chef Wendell is coming to the Southport Farmer's Market on Tuesday, June 2nd.  
He will have a presentation and book signing.  The farmer's marketing is located at 2810 E Southport Road and is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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Emily Sung is GSBA Scholarship Recipient
Emily is joined by her mom and her sister.
Tree Planting
Great looking bunch at the tree planting on Stop 11rd. on Saturday, March 27.  Thanks to Southport Police Chief Tom Vaughn for keeping everyone safe and thanks to KIB for donating their time and trees.  Big "shout out" to Molly Wilson!!.
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Edelweiss/The German American Klub
The highlight of the month is our first annual Südzfest on Saturday, May 30!  The Klub will be partnering with 4 craft breweries with each one featuring 2 of their craft beers.  We are looking for volunteers to help at various stations.  Contact Patty Johns at 445-3729 or pjohns@ibj.com if you would like to volunteer!

Check out their entire newsletter below.
GAK May Newsletter
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Indiana Members Credit Union's Foundation does: CANVAS for a CAUSE
Join us on Tuesday, May 19th from 
6-9pm at IMCU's Thompson and Madison location.  

Proceeds are to benefit Perry Seniors.  Come join Jamie and Cindy for a wonderful evening!
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Southport Spring Festival
Saturday, May 9, from 9 am - 5pm. Join us at Southport City Park.  For complete information, click here.
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This Month in Indy Newsletter
Thanks to Ryan Klem for keeping us in the know.  For his complete newsletter, click here.
Mayor's Office Newsletter
Thanks to Kelly Foulk our Mayor's neighborhood  liaison for keeping us informed.  For her complete newsletter, click here.
GSBA Member Meeting
Welcome our new members!
April 22, 2015
7:00 - 8:00pm
PTEC 6548 Orinoco Ave.
Annual Keep Southport 
Beautiful Day
Saturday, April 18th, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.  Gather at the Community Room, City of Southport.  This 11th annual event is sponsored by the GSBA in partnership with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful.  For complete details, click here.
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Crestwood Village South Open House
Saturday, April 18 from 1 - 4pm. Ribbon Cutting at 2 pm.  8809 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227.  For complete information, click here.
GSBA Member Meeting
Welcome our new members!  Guest Speaker, Vickie Carpenter and Bob Bohanan on Vote Yes for Perry Schools.
March 25, 2015, 7:00 - 8:00pm, 
PTEC 6548 Orinoco Ave.
DRUGS & GANGS AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 7th 10:00am-1:00pm
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Fountain Square
1224 Laurel Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
For complete information, click here
IURC Public Hearing
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) will hold its public field hearing on March 16, 2015,  at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School located at 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, Indianapolis, IN,  For complete information, click here.
Indy Open Space Plan
Tuesday  March 10, 2015  6:30- 8 p.m.
Perry Perry Meridian High School (Library) 401 W. Meridian School Rd., For complete information, click here. 
PERRY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS REFERENDUM
Perry Township Schools are asking voters to approve a $50 million referendum to expand.  The meeting will be held on March 10, 2015 7:00pm at Homecroft Elementary School located at 1551 E. Southview Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227.  For complete information, click here.
DRUGS & GANGS AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 7th 10:00am-1:00pm
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Fountain Square
1224 Laurel Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
For complete information, click here
TASTE OF PERRY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Wednesday, February 25th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Piper's Grand Manor, 2130 West Southport Road.  For complete information, click here.
Chin National Day
Sunday, February 22, from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at Southport Life Center, 4002 East Southport Road.  For complete information, click here.
Taste of Perry
Wednesday, February 25th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Piper's Grand Manor, 2130 West Southport Road.  For complete information, click here.

Enjoy these local favorites:
Pipers Grand Manor
China Garden
Southport DQ
Madison Ave. Pub
Carrabbas Italian Grill
Kim's Bakery and Cafe
McDonalds
GAK Edelweiss Restaurant
Oberweis Dairy
Jersey Mike's Subs
Bella Dog Bakery and Biscuit Co.
Johnny Carino's
Papa Johns Pizza

Here is a sampling of items in the silent auction:
Colt's tickets
Weekend get away from Holiday Inn Express
Unisex cruiser bicycle with it's own security block, never on the market.
Framed photographic Art
Wine baskets
Bella Dog Bakery basket
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Welcome to our Newest Members

Diana Bossingham—City of Southport Clerk Treasurer
Jeff Mader—Mader Design 7506 Madison Ave.
Jersey Mike’s Subs—6815 S. Emerson Ave.
Steve Beals—Lee & Associates
Steve Dalzell—Resident
Madison Avenue Pub---7350 Madison Ave.
Chin National Day
Saturday, February 21st, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at Southport Life Center, 4002 East Southport Road.  For complete information, click here.
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CHAMBER CO-NETWORKING
Thursday, February 12th 5:00pm-7:00pm
MainSource Bank - 8740 S. Emerson Ave
WE LOVE OUR LIBRARIES
Friday, February 6th 1:00pm-3:00pm
Southport Library
For complete information, click here
Business After Hours Valentine's Day Style with the Franklin Township and Beech Grove Chambers
Thursday, February 12th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Main Source Bank, 8740 South Emerson Avenue.  For complete information, click here.















Taste of Perry

Wednesday, February 25th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Piper's Grand Manor, 2130 West Southport Road.  For complete information, click here.
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WEDNESDAY, January 28th MEMBER MEETING at 7pm
Meeting at PTEC (6548 Orinoco) 
Join us for all the news!

COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION
Join us at Madison Ave. Pub Thursday, January 22nd, 5 to 8pm
Network with GSBA Members

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
Coming soon!
6815 Emerson Ave
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd 
MEMBER MEETING
Affordable Healthcare answers
David Berman, Healthcare Underwriters
Board of Directors is out guest

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26th
SOUTHPORT LIONS SPAGHETTI DINNER

Community Room in Park
Fundraiser to buy Defibrillators for Police Dept.
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