Mom Water
Mom Water is a new adult beverage that stemmed from a local family’s vacation to the Dominican Republic back in 2018. The refreshing fruit-infused vodka water becomes the first of its own in the market by offering consumers a product with no sugar, no carbs, no artificial flavors or preservatives.
The rapidly expanding company was created by Bryce and Jill Morrison, a Southern Indiana couple in search of the perfect poolside drink that wasn’t loaded with sugar and could keep them feeling refreshed on a hot summer day. Jill was never a big seltzer fan or the bloating and headaches that followed after having a few, so she set out to create a light, non-carbonated alcoholic beverage.
Bryce and Jill raise their family and new business in Southern Indiana! Find out more about Mom Water on their website or stay up to date on new products on Instagram (@drinkmomwater) or TikTok (drinkmomwater).
Madeline query & mmh media
Madeline Query, Owner/Lead Photographer of MMH Media
Madeline recently moved to Petersburg with her family from Indianapolis. A photojournalist by trade, Madeline has captured photos for national magazines and newspapers for 7 years. Recently, Madeline has been focusing her photography business on capturing weddings, family portraits, branding images for small businesses and more. She is so excited to start working with the Petersburg and surrounding communities as she continues to learn the area!
Madeline learned about the Tech Center through her husband, Dylan Query, who was born and raised in Pike County and was affiliated with the groundbreaking of the facility just a few short years ago.
Photo credit: Mick Hetman
Adam Houchins & Cripplecast
Adam works professionally as an employee at the Petersburg Hardware Store where he applies his education and background knowledge from his days in construction and pipe fitting.
Outside of his role at the hardware store, Adam has launched a new brand, CrippleCast. Cripple Cast is the name of his recently launched podcast, which he is filming and streaming in his studio at the Elmer Buchta Technology Center. Additionally, Adam is developing online video content, marketing, and engaging in the community by participating in the Pike County 2023 - 2024 Leadership Class.
Additionally, Adam is working alongside our makerspace volunteer, Scott Willis, to learn how to operate the various additive and subtractive manufacturing machines. A few of the projects Adam has worked on so far include 3D printing tools where he can advance his wheelchair functions, designing a more effective eating utensil tool, and laser-cutting personal coasters.
Jacob Stieneker & The Peaky Shiners
Jacob works professionally as a robotics engineer and is always more than willing to share his company's collaborative technology with the people of Pike County during demos at the tech center.
Outside of his day job, Jacob strives to remain productive and creative by involving himself in filmmaking and music. He has partnered with local film production company Query Productions on a few projects that have received many rewards in several film festivals including international. The first few projects lead up to their first Indiana-made feature film "Cold Cross", which premiered in theaters for four sold-out shows. The crew felt so blessed with the crowdfunding that allowed them to hire local talent and utilize local locations to make the movie a completely grassroots project. Jacob and the production crew were so grateful to help local high school students work on a project that invited them to explore their interest in the film industry by getting hands-on experience.
Additionally, Jacob and his brothers have a band called "The Peaky Shiners". The group enjoys playing local tri-state shows, both paid and unpaid, as well as collaborating with other local artists to create music. They were also fortunate enough to play a large role in creating the original soundtrack for "Cold Cross". The Peaky Shiners record, mix and master all of their music in a homemade studio that resides in Pikeville and Princeton, IN. Jacob and his brothers have several releases so far that are available on all music streaming platforms with more to come!"
Dylan Query and Query Productions
Professionally trained at Ball State University, Dylan has extensive experience working around the country and works relentlessly to produce quality content and solve problems. Growing up in southern Indiana, Dylan discovered his passion for storytelling through making home movies with his friends, inspiring him to shift his focus to the study of media, technology, and film. Dylan is also a young entrepreneur, having started his production company fresh out of high school in 2015. Through Query Productions, Dylan is able to focus on his passion projects such as filmmaking and aiding the Indiana film community. Follow along with Dylan’s journey on his social media platforms LinkedIn, Facebook, and his company’s website.
Errin Weisman, DO
Errin Weisman, DO openly speaks on her experience of professional burnout early in her family medicine career so that no woman feels alone and to prove you can have a joy-filled and sustainable career. Dr. Weisman wholeheartedly believes to be a healer, you must first fill your own cup.
Dr. Weisman created the CME accredited Burntout to Badass course where participants work through their burnout with tangible results. She is the host of the award winning podcast "Doctor Me First", and “Burntout to Badass” which features inspirational stories of overcoming burnout.
Dr. Weisman is also the founder of Physician Coaching Alliance, a 60-strong-and-growing conglomerate of physicians and medicine-adjacent folks who are also brilliant coaches. PCA provides coaching, support and pooled resources for successful entrepreneurship.
Dr. Weisman lives and practices medicine and life coaching in rural Southwestern Indiana, loves her roles as farmer's wife, athlete and mother of three. Find out more about Dr. Weisman on her podcasts or hang out with her on Instagram (@burntout_to_badass) or LinkedIn.
Terri Whitehead
Terri Whitehead currently serves as a private education consultant working with K-12 schools and universities. She works with teachers and administrators to successfully integrate technology into any classroom for increased student achievement
Whitehead is comfortable administering onsite and online professional development. For complex software, she believes in initial face-to-face training with coaching and mentoring as a follow-up.
During a 30-plus year career, she has taught in the secondary classroom as well as worked with all teachers and administrators in the library media center. She has also created professional development opportunities on project-based learning, information literacy, standards-based education, reading techniques, collaborative learning, and assessment strategies. Find out more about Terri by visiting her Website and following her on Twitter.
Pike County EDC
The Pike County Economic Development Corporation openly and enthusiastically embraces growth and entrepreneurship in Pike County. Through a complimentary partnership of economic growth, prosperity, quality of place and small-town charm, the PCEDC positions itself to be proponent for progress and an advocate for Pike County’s future.
Our organization is a conduit to growth in the community. We work with businesses looking to invest in the County and work though development negotiations, discuss if incentives are needed, assist in providing workforce training, and opening the door to work with our local officials, Redevelopment Commission, and municipalities to provide the services needed to locate their business in Pike County.
NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Resources is a leading wholesale power generator, operating power plants and offering a diverse fuel mix to utilities, retail electricity providers, power cooperatives, municipal electric providers and large industrial companies.
Today, we are the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun. We have invested billions of dollars – with plans to invest even more – in energy infrastructure across North America, including new wind and solar facilities, transmission and natural gas pipelines, offering our customers innovative solutions to meet their energy needs. Working with our affiliate companies, we focus on the development, construction, and operation of energy infrastructure.
Nationally recognized as a leading clean energy provider, NextEra Energy Resources has a portfolio of facilities, totaling more than 21,900 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and Canada. Nearly all of our electricity is derived from clean or renewable sources, including: wind, solar, natural gas, and nuclear energy.
Bowman Family Holdings
At Bowman Family Holdings Inc., we have a strong interest in partnering to expand Industrial, Agribusiness, Land Development, and Commercial opportunities. Primary emphasis is placed on opportunities that vertically integrate with our existing businesses and leverage assets currently available.
The Bowman Family and its employees have experience and relationships that stretch across the globe. The global and local partnerships have helped the Bowman family and their companies grow and succeed. The goal for Bowman Family Holdings is to build successful, long-term partnerships for the future, that resemble and build upon our current and past partnerships.
Among the assets of Bowman Family Holdings Inc. is the Southwest Indiana Megasite. The Southwest Indiana Megasite has expanded real-estate opportunities for Bowman Family Holdings and Pike County. This has been made possible through a strong foundation of public and private partnerships with Pike County and the City of Petersburg. Over the last 5 years all three have worked together to get the megasite to where it is today.
Ratts 1 Solar
The Ratts 1 Solar is a 150 megawatt (MW) solar field planned near Petersburg, which will bring jobs and new economic activity to the region. When complete, the solar field will produce enough electricity to power 28,000 Indiana households annually. Jessica Adams, the project’s local representative, is available to talk with landowners and community members about the Ratts 1 Solar Project throughout the different phases of development and construction. She can be reached at info@pikecountysolar.com or 812-781-3023. She is also available at the Ratts 1 Solar Project’s local office at the Elmer Buchta Technology Center. Summer Office hours are Tuesdays, 9 AM-11 AM ET and by appointment.