Selective Seconds hires new GM
Vena Holden, founder and owner of Selective Seconds Consignment, announces that she has hired Cassie Valdez as general manager.
Valdez will be managing the day-to-day operations, including new hires. She will work closely with the team of 20, to offer current women’s clothing, handbags, accessories and home decor.
Valdez comes to Selective Seconds with many years of experience working in the retail industry. The store is located at 1000 N. State Road 135, Greenwood.
Hirons promotes local woman to CEO
Hirons, an advertising, public relations and digital agency with offices in Indianapolis and Chicago, has promoted southside resident Deana Haworth, to chief executive officer.
Haworth, an accomplished marketing and communications leader, joined Hirons in 2000. She quickly began an upward trajectory, serving in various account leadership roles and most recently as the first woman chief operating officer. In her role as COO, she managed all company operations including business development, growth and strategic planning while continuing to serve as a senior adviser on key accounts.
Haworth is an active member of the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is also a trustee and former adjunct instructor at Franklin College. Deana has a master’s degree in public relations from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Franklin College.
IBC wins $3 million contract
Franklin-based IBC Advanced Alloys Corp., a beryllium and copper advanced alloys company at 401 Arvin Drive, announced that it has won a new purchase order for its beryllium-aluminum alloy products from a major aerospace defense contractor.
The value of the new orders is approximately $3.1 million, which the Company expects to fulfill in 2023.
Upcoming Aspire events
Join Aspire Economic Development and Chamber Alliance staff for the Beauty and Brows by Megan Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on July 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. Located at 8202 Bluff Road, Ste. B, in Indianapolis.
Aspire Coffee Connections is set for July 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Rascal’s Fun Zone. The event is a free reception for Aspire members can meet other business leaders and learn networking tips, share ideas and solutions to common business challenges and opportunities, and connect with Aspire Ambassador Team members.
