Southern Indiana Business September/ October 2022 | Page 60

Derby Dinner Playhouse Continued daily focused scrutiny .
Their advice to potential family business owners is sound . Have a clear understanding of how the business will operate and make a clear structure of its organization . Everything must be written down so there are no grey areas . Excellent communication is vital , as is a workable succession plan . With one goal and one focus , the team can produce the same successful outcome .
As life gets busier and busier , moment together become increasingly difficult for families . Entertainment brings happiness , a powerful medicine to secure physical and mental health . Derby Dinner Playhouse allows loved ones to share a meal in a relaxed atmosphere followed by the joy of a story told through music and theater .
Waiz Real Estate Continued ships . This can happen very easily in competitive dynamic markets . Our advice is to work together as a family to solve complicated matters as they arise . The business is much stronger when everyone brings their unique talents together .”
The real estate business has been bustling in Southern Indiana in recent years . That brings much success but also offers unique challenges . The Waiz family suggests that families must be able to evolve .
“ Real estate is a very dynamic and exciting market . The recent economic growth in Southern Indiana has really increased demand in our area . Increased demand brings increased competition . The ability to evolve as market conditions change has to be the biggest challenge for a real estate broker .”
Naville & Seabrook Continued ways to celebrate the unique aspects and contributions of the life of the deceased . The traditional solemn nature of the funeral service is gradually seeing an emphasis upon joy and thankfulness given in an atmosphere of the utmost respect .
The Navilles would offer sound advice for families wanting to go into business together . First , a common vision is vital for success . Growth does not occur when leadership continues to vie for opposing directions . In addition , effort must always be given for growth . If the status quo has become acceptable , the business is actually losing ground . Finally , communication within the business and the family must always be given a top priority .
Naville and Seabrook Funeral Homes are a strong , generation business that keeps Southern Indiana a vibrant community .
Voluforms Continued heart of business advice from the Stewarts . Voluforms ’ mission is to promote their partners ’ brands , while delivering the highest level of service and quality at a competitive price . They seek to achieve that goal by listening to the needs of their customer , providing expert analysis to offer product management solutions that will be both efficient and effective , and to lower the costs of branding their customer ’ s image .
The Voluforms ’ family business has crept into the third generation . Mike ’ s youngest son , Tyler , recently joined the team as a sales associate . He brings the passion and advances of youth to the traditions and foundation of integrity and relationships with the customer .
Today Voluforms helps clients print , promote , and distribute their brand .
Callistus Continued sible , not only to our clients , but in our daily dealings with one another .
All this will be achieved through our most important asset , our staff , who are empowered to reflect the deep-rooted principles of integrity , stability , and commitment to our vision .
KFC Continued like the most important visitor of her day . Those who knew Alice a little better speak of her intense love for music . From singing along with others to playing the piano herself , Alice embraced music as a thread at the very corner of her soul . Whether with her grandchildren or the executives of a business , music expressed Alice ’ s very heart and soul .
But those who knew her more understood that faith provided the foundation for the way she handled her business , the way she related to people , and the way she loved her family . A life-long part of the Atkins Chapel United Methodist Church , her beliefs transformed her behavior . Everyone had value and importance to Alice , from the cook who prepared the food , to the team member who cleans the lobby , to the customer who entered the doors .
A driving principle for Alice was the belief that to whom much is given , much is required . The family ’ s commitment to giving back to the community through a quiet , but generous , spirit of philanthropy is the fruit of such conviction . As the old poem reflects , Alice ’ s song continues to be “ released ”, generation after generation , enhancing the life of our community .
Highlander Continued fication in the near future .
This second-generation business is located at 5907 Highway 150 in Floyds Knobs and has been serving customers for 20 years . This second-generation business is located at 5907 Highway 150 in Floyds Knobs and has been serving customers for 30 years .
Gilstrap Motors Continued owning a no pressure , transparent , and honest business . “ My employees come first , and the customers come second . If you take care of your employees , they will take care of your customers ,” said Steve .
Saying that everything Ford is the heritage of the business is more than just lip-service . For almost every year of Steve ’ s ownership , Eddie Gilstrap Motors has been rated in the top 6 % of Ford Dealers nationwide . The recognition speaks to what the organization attempts to accomplish .
Outstanding customer satisfaction through dedicated employees and a high standard of excellence makes Eddie Gilstrap Motors an outstanding generational business in our community .
Benton Fine Jewelry Continued the item depends upon the kind and amount of the precious metals and jewels chosen . Such a gift has material value , but the emotional value exceeds it exponentially . Some jewelry has special meaning in certain situations and to certain people . Since most of us have limited knowledge of the industry , the Benton family has become one of the area ’ s trusted sources of guidance and
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