Category: Business

Go for the Gold! Join Olympic Fitness Program at Fishers YMCA

Want to share in the excitement of the Beijing Olympics? The Fishers YMCA is now registering teams for its own version of the Olympic journey.
Program participants must log at least 7,113 minutes of exercise from Aug. 8- Aug. 23. Why 7,113, you ask? That’s the number of miles from Fishers, Ind., to Beijing, China!
“We try […]

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The Sweet Treat Boutique Celebrates Grand Opening

The Sweet Treat Boutique celebrated its grand opening Friday, July 11th. Many factory representatives were on hand to pass out samples of their sugary wares, including Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Toxic Waste Candy and Monster Energy Drinks. A “Toxic Challenge” game was a hit with sour candy lovers of all ages. Players were […]

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Baron Deveau Joins Geist Sports Academy

The gymnasts and staff at Geist Sports Academy are “flipping” with excitement over the recent announcement that Baron Deveau is heading up the GSA Girl’s Gymnastics Competitive Team!
If that name sounds very familiar to you, you are not alone. It is Baron DeVeau, the former co-owner of DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics in Fishers from […]

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From Interiors and Art to Eternity

Having planned several funerals over the years, Modurn’s Morgen Bosler had always been discouraged by the lack of choice in urns and had struggled to find a simple expression of faith for her loved ones, including a few special pets. After almost 10 years, Bosler finally decided to do something about it.
I started making […]

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Meet Your Neighbor: Scott Foster of Eddy’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill

For a guy who’s never been in the restaurant business before, Eddy’s owner Scott Foster has done an amazing job of turning this local eatery into the “Cheers of Geist.”
“You kind of get that feeling when you walk in here,” says regular customer John Ametrano. “Everybody knows your name.”
John and his wife, Shirley […]

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Depressed Housing Market May Call for Desperate Measures to Sell Homes

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Just ask any local homeowner attempting to sell their home in the difficult real estate market we are experiencing today. Sellers are getting creative in a bid to ensure a SOLD sign in the front yard. Everything from vacations to cold hard cash is […]

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Free Exergaming Workshop Coming to Fishers, August 14th

[ August 14, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] This FREE Exergaming Education Workshop is specifically targeted towards YMCA’s, JCC’s, Schools, Hospitals, Park Districts and Health Clubs around the Central and Eastern United States designed to provide “Fun, Realistic & Proven Solutions that battle Childhood Obesity.”

This August 14th workshop will be held at Xtreme Fun and Fitness in Fishers, Indiana (XFF) which is owned […]

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Local Gallery Features Award-Winning Polish Artist With Indiana Ties

Geist residents will have a unique opportunity next month to view the work of a world renowned artist with Indiana ties. WFYI and Masterpiece Gallery will present the paintings of Emil Polit, one of the most recognized names in Polish art, with an exhibit that opens on August 15 featuring Indiana, Poland, Amsterdam and […]

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How Do You Upgrade Your Car to a Flex Fuel Vehicle?

Adam Goldstein with ASG Indy shows Tom Britt how to convert his 2005 Nissan Altima into a flex fuel vehicle. Goldstein’s new service allows you to save money at the pump by making your car more fuel efficient and enabling it to burn E85 ethanol which is around 17% less […]

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Benefit for local gymnast, Samantha Peszek’s family!

[ July 13, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Samantha Peszek is one step closer to making the Olympic Team with her fourth place finish at both the Visa Championships and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Sam tied for second on floor, ranked third on vault, fourth on beam and sixth on bars. The final members of the Olympic Team will be […]

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