Southern Indiana Business November/December 2022 | Page 3

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022
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From the Editor
Make things easier this Holiday season
HR Minute
It ’ s important to recognize the efforts of your employees
Five Questions
Women ’ s recovery home focuses on loving people back to life

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Mixed bag as we head into the holidays

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Lessons Learned
Brent Rogers imparts his wisdom
Employers options
When taking care of mental health of employees
Holiday Getaways
That aren ’ t too far away
4 Creative Gift Ideas
From Southern Indiana Businesses
Last Word
Green Tree Mall bakery owner goes into business with kids
Melissa Daffron , Morgan Hook , Brandi Hepp at Sweets by Morgan in Jeffersonville .
FEATURE STORY

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Southern Indiana businesses help you create holiday meals without the hassle

ON THE COVER : Morgan Hook , owner of Sweets by Morgan in Jeffersonville , proudly stands before a large selection of fall themed pastries made daily from scratch .
Publisher Bill Hanson
Editor Libby Cunningham
Writers Libby Cunningham Uric Dufrene Brooke McAfee Makenna Hall Anna Hinton Erik Hackman Tom May
Advertising Director Jeff Smith
Photographers Bill Hanson Brooke McAfee Libby Cunningham Tom May
Graphic Design Carrie Foster