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Recognition Cites Company’s Technology, Innovation, Global Growth

INDIANAPOLIS (July 14, 2011) – ExactTarget, a global provider of interactive marketing solutions, announced today that business media site AlwaysOn has named the company an “AlwaysOn Global 250” top private company for 2011.

AlwaysOn selected ExactTarget for the second consecutive year, citing its innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz from among thousands of international technology companies.

“Being named one of world’s top private companies is a great honor and another clear validation of our industry-leading strength and record-setting growth,” said Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget’s chief executive officer and co-founder. “This award is an incredible honor and reflects our continued commitment to providing our clients the most powerful and effective interactive marketing solutions available.”

The AlwaysOn Global 250 companies are the top emerging companies that are creating new business opportunities in today’s hottest technology markets, and were nominated by investors, bankers, journalists and industry insiders.

“This year’s AlwaysOn Global 250 are companies driven by the biggest mega-trends, including the accelerating growth of mobile users, cloud computing, SaaS offering, globalization, and the socialization of commerce and basically everything online,” said Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. “This year’s winners clearly represent some of the highest-growth opportunities we’ve seen in the private company marketplace in the history of the global Silicon Valley.”

ExactTarget and the AlwaysOn Global 250 companies will be honored at AlwaysOn’s ninth annual Innovation Summit on July 28 in Santa Clara, Calif. A full list of all the AlwaysOn Top Global 250 winners can be found on the AlwaysOn website.

The AlwaysOn honor follows Dorsey’s recent award as Executive of the Year from the American Business AwardsSM. Dorsey garnered the national title of top computer services executive in the annual Stevie® Awards for leading the company to become the largest privately held interactive marketing technology firm and accelerating delivery of new interactive technologies to market.

In the past year, ExactTarget has earned a host of awards and accolades including:

• Wall Street Journal Next Big Thing – list of 50 most promising venture-backed companies;
• Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for the fifth consecutive year;
• Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (fourth appearance in past five years);
• ‘Innovation of the Year’ by TechPoint for the ExactTarget Interactive Marketing HubTM;
• Best Places to Work in Indiana for the fifth consecutive year;
• Indiana Chamber of Commerce HR Professional of the Year - ExactTarget’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources Todd Richardson; and
• 2010 American Business Awards Finance Executive of the Year – ExactTarget’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer Traci Dolan.

News of the AlwaysOn Global 250 award follows ExactTarget posting record first quarter performance. The company increased revenue 52 percent year over year, marking the 41st consecutive quarter of growth. In the past 24 months, ExactTarget has acquired three companies, launched an international division with operations in the UK and Australia and added more than 500 employees. The company posted annual revenue growth of 41 percent in 2010 finishing the year with $134 million in revenue.

About ExactTarget
ExactTarget is a leading global provider of on-demand email marketing and one-to-one marketing solutions. The company’s software as a service technology provides organizations a single platform to connect with customers via triggered and transactional email, integrated text messaging, voice messaging, landing pages and social media. Supported by collaborative global services teams, ExactTarget’s technology integrates with more sales and marketing information systems than any other in the industry, including Salesforce.com, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Omniture and Webtrends among many others. ExactTarget’s software powers permission-based multi-channel communications for thousands of organizations around the world including Expedia.com, Aurora Fashions, Papa John’s, CareerBuilder.com, Gannett Co., Inc., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Home Depot and Wellpoint, Inc. For more information, visit www.exacttarget.com or call 1-866-EMAILET.

About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. AlwaysOn helped ignite the social media revolution in early 2003 when it launched the AlwaysOn network. In 2004, it became the first media brand to socially network its online readers and event attendees. AlwaysOn’s preeminent executive event series includes the Innovation Summit, OnMedia, OnHollywood, Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic / IMPACT 2011, OnDemand, Venture Summit Silicon Valley, Venture Summit East, GoingGreen Silicon Valley, and GoingGreen East. The AlwaysOn network and live event series continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors, and advertisers like no other media brand.

-Learn the secrets to blending a Meritage of your very own-

Indianapolis, Ind.— Many of the finest wines in the world, including Magnificat, Franciscan’s highly acclaimed proprietary Meritage blend, are made from blending different grapes and considered to be the art of winemaking. How would you like to try your hand (and palate and nose) at producing a great wine? Think you have what it takes to be a professional winemaker?

On July 28, Morton’s The Steakhouse in Indianapolis is partnering with Napa Valley’s Franciscan Oakville Estate vineyards to host a Meritage wine blending seminar from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Before the seminar, guests will enjoy Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat and Morton’s signature petite filet mignon sandwiches, miniature crab cakes, blue cheese tenderloin crostini plus an assortment of fruit and cheese.

A Franciscan Oakville Estate expert will then lead guests through a step-by-step, hands-on demonstration of the fine art of blending an outstanding wine. Seminar participants will be provided with the “blending” essentials to create their very own Meritage: wine glasses, pipettes, record sheets and five varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot).

At the conclusion, the winery’s representative will sample each blend and declare one meritage the evening’s champion blend. The Franciscan Wine Blending Seminar will also feature a silent auction with 100% of proceeds benefitting Birdies for the Brave. Tickets are $45 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 41 E. Washington St. For tickets and additional information, please call 317-229-4700 or visit us online at www.mortons.com.

About Morton’s
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world's largest operator of company owned upscale steakhouses. Morton's steakhouses have remained true to its founders' original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment.

The Company owns and operates 77 Morton's steakhouses located in 64 cities in 26 states, and in Puerto Rico and six international locations (Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Mexico City), as well as Trevi, a Las Vegas Italian restaurant.

Franciscan Oakville Estate has its roots deeply embedded in the soil of Napa Valley with bold wines with the rare combination of rich, vibrant flavors yet fine, supple texture.

Birdies for the Brave
Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative supported by the PGA TOUR that is dedicated to supporting the courageous men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Since 2005, the TOUR has joined with PGA TOUR players, corporate partners, tournament fans and TPC club members to raise millions of dollars for military home front groups that provide critical programs and services for wounded warriors and military families. For more information, please visit www.birdiesforthebrave.com.

LAFAYETTE, IN – 7/2/11 -- Mark Dahlenburg, President/CEO of Financial Planning Consultants, Inc., will present at the IARFC CE @ Sea™ Cruise Conference, the premier event for professionals in the Financial Services Industry on Saturday, July 2nd featuring an informative session on designing an all-weather portfolio for retirement funds.

Financial Planning Consultants, Inc. is an independent fee-based registered investment advisor providing Wealth Advisory Services to individuals and business entities. Services include Comprehensive Financial Planning, Investment Management, and Retirement Plan Services.

Mark Dahlenburg is a Registered Principal of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC

One of Indiana’s favorite sons, 2-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart, is also known for his big heart in helping children & animals. Tony started his charitable foundation in 2003 and, since that time, has awarded more than $4.5 million in grants to organizations serving critically or chronically ill children; animals that are abused, abandoned or endangered; and drivers injured in the sport of motor racing.

Organizations from throughout the United States contact the Tony Stewart Foundation seeking grants to support their programs & services. Tony has created some great fundraising opportunities to swell the TSF bank account so that many organizations are funded in 2011. Here are just 4 summer projects that range from $1.00 to $10.00 to $25.00 to the “top bid”. You can help!


Smoke’s 2011 Camaro Convertible Raffle…
Imagine yourself behind the wheel of your very own 2011 Camaro Convertible. All it takes is a desire to help kids & animals, a “spirit of chance” and $25. TSF is selling raffle tickets for the drawing that will take place in mid-October. All proceeds will be used to fund grants to non-profit organizations. Learn more & buy your ticket(s) by visiting www.TonyStewartFoundation.org. You can actually see Tony’s Camaro on display in the showroom of Hare Chevrolet located in Noblesville, Indiana.

The Smoke Show Driving Experience Raffle…July 22 drawing!
Admit it. We all wonder what it’s like to be driving around an oval track at 170 mph! Now you have the chance to experience that thrill alongside NASCAR driver/owner Tony Stewart. For the 4th year, Tony will provide driving instruction and take participants on “hot laps” with him around the Texas Motor Speedway. TSF is selling raffle tickets through the July 22 drawing so that one lucky winner & guest will join the fun in Texas on Tuesday, August 16. Learn more & buy your ticket(s) by visiting www.TonyStewartFoundation.org.

Tony’s National Auction starts July 7…
So, you get a thrill out of eBay and the rush when your bid is THE BID to win! We have a deal for you during July 7-27. On July 7, Tony will unveil his National Auction found only through www.TonyStewartFoundation.org. Monies raised will benefit children’s charities – especially those that use animals to help heal children. Included among these organizations are Indiana’s own ICAN (www.icandog.org) and Children’s TherAplay (www.childrenstheraplay.org).

You don’t have to be rich to bid! Items will range from a set of pillows for your family room to a VIP Ticket Package for the 2012 Brickyard 400 to tickets to this winter’s National Bull Riding Championships in Las Vegas to a guitar personally autographed by Carrie Underwood or one autographed by Brad Paisley. WFMS95.5, as our radio partner, and fellow Hoosier & song writer/singer Jennie DeVoe has also teamed up with Tony to help raise money for these great charities . Start setting aside your dollars now and have fun “shopping” for the kids!

Marsh/Coke Postcard raises $$ for kids starting July 1…
For the 3rd year, Marsh – Indiana’s Homegrown Grocer – and Coca-Cola have teamed up with Tony & his foundation to raise money benefitting Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. ICWF is “uniquely Indiana” and has been granting wishes to special kids for more than 25 years.

It’s easy to help Tony! Starting July 1 through July 31, visit your local Marsh for all your grocery needs. At the check-out, be sure to add a postcard to your purchases -- $1.00 each! If your cashier doesn’t offer…you ask! Last year, we raised more than $14,000 through postcards sales. Buy a bunch – send them to your friends and tell them about the National Auction… or the Camaro Raffle… or the Smoke Show Raffle…

INDIANAPOLIS — Jessica Benson Cox has joined the product liability group at Baker & Daniels LLP as an associate in the law firm's downtown Indianapolis office.

Cox will focus her practice on the defense of pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers and other industry leaders involved in litigation. Before joining Baker & Daniels, she practiced in the drug and device group for another Indianapolis law firm.

Cox graduated cum laude from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland in 2006 and magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor of science degree in 2003. An Indianapolis native, she serves as a board member and secretary with the Park Tudor Alumni Association and on the fundraising steering committee for Dress for Success Indianapolis.

Cox is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute.

Indianapolis, IN, May 31, 2011—Pamela Gunn, CPA has opened a new accounting firm that will focus primarily on the needs of small businesses. Pamela D Gunn, CPA LLC will offer tax, accounting, and bookkeeping services to small businesses.

Pamela Gunn has extensive experience in providing a broad range of accounting services over her fourteen year career. She has performed these functions for both large and small companies but prefers the unique challenges small businesses have to offer. Pamela brings unique qualifications to the business that will give Pamela D Gunn, CPA LLC a strategic advantage over its competition. Pamela Gunn has contributed to all levels of the accounting hierarchy. She has spent time as a bookkeeper, A/P coordinator, staff accountant, senior accountant, accounting manager, financial analyst, and A/R supervisor.

“I believe our mission statement says it best - Pamela D Gunn, CPA’s mission is to help small businesses reach their internal grown goals by providing best-in-class accounting and bookkeeping services,” said Pamela Gunn. The primary focus of this new firm will be continued personal service. Pamela Gunn believes this will be accomplished with four qualities she brings to her firm:

• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Drive to succeed