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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RJL Solutions ranked 11th fastest-growing privately held company in Indiana
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— RJL Solutions, a Terre Haute-born consulting firm, earned statewide recognition in the Indianapolis Business Journal. RJL Solutions was founded in 2017 and has grown into a statewide presence with offices in Indianapolis and a new one set to open in Evansville this summer. RJL Solutions landed the number 11 spot among 25 listed in the article. They said that this ranking reflects not only revenue growth but also its increasing impact as a trusted partner for the public and private sectors seeking bold ideas, strong execution, and measurable results. 'This recognition is personal,' said Rachel Leslie, CEO of RJL Solutions. 'It's a reflection of our team, our clients, and the trust this community gave us from the start. Every milestone we reach is built on that foundation.' RJL Solutions partners with organizations across the state in government relations, marketing and communications, economic development, grant strategy, and association management. Locally, RJL Solutions has supported key funding initiatives and business development efforts to leading communications for major community campaigns. 'We've never been interested in just checking boxes,' Leslie said. 'We're here to help organizations grow, adapt, and lead—and this recognition affirms that our approach delivers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chamber launches 'revamped' leadership academy
The launch of the Leadership Academy of West Central Indiana will usher in a new era of leadership development in the Wabash Valley, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday at a press conference. The program was founded in 2014 by Rachel Leslie and Susan Turner, who called it the Wabash Valley Leadership Institute and saw 166 graduates. Randolph Brennan Randolph, president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, introduces the newly revamped Leadership Academy of West Central Indiana on Thursday at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. The COVID-19 pandemic derailed the program for a while until development of the new Leadership Academy of West Central Indiana was commissioned by the Chamber, with Jennifer Templeton and Amy Demchak of Momentum Consulting Partners recruited to develop new curriculum. 'Since the pandemic, the needs of our community have changed,' said Brennan Randolph, president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, which is offering three credit hours to those who go through the Academy. 'The reason we are here today is to launch this totally revamped program.' 'The needs of participants have changed,' agreed Jonathan Eilbracht, director of Strategic Programming for the West Central Indiana Partnership. 'Spending a whole week in an immersive program was not what they're looking for today.' Instead, the program will offer one day of training on a monthly basis from September to May at a variety of locations throughout the region. Training will take the form of a variety of learning formats, including case studies, site visits, workshops, seminars and hands-on leadership training. Trainees will enjoy opportunities to network with regional leaders and local and state elected officials and business and community leaders. Templeton said she and Demchak researched for a year what the community needed and looked at other programs offered throughout the state. 'We did it though the lens of the participant and what businesses need to help leaders become more proficient,' she said. What they found, Templeton said, was that businesses wanted, 'First and foremost, soft skills. How do I demonstrate empathy as a leader? How do I motivate people as a leader? How do I effectively delegate to get a team rowing in the same direction? … 'Can I get my team to engage in productive conflict so that we can commit to great ideas and move forward with accountability? Those were the key areas that we heard were needed in this community.' Josh Alsip, vice president of regional engagement with the West Central Indiana Partnership, said this flagship program is based on five pillars — leadership, communication, productive conflict, effective teamwork and critical and strategic thinking. The Chamber will take over the program's day-to-day administration, Eilbracht said. For more information, visit Deadline for applicants is May 15, and those selected to participate will be announced June 15. Tuition is $2,500 for members of any regional Chamber of Commerce or $3,000 for non-members.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Remarkable Women Winner: Rachel Leslie
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local leader who teaches, supports, and helps new leaders succeed is the 2025 Remarkable Woman of the year for the Wabash Valley. Every year, WTWO holds a Remarkable Women contest. Viewers are asked to nominate a remarkable woman they know. After receiving dozens of nominations, a panel of judges chose Rachel Leslie as the 2025 winner. 2025 Remarkable Women nominee: Erica Arnold Leslie is the founder of RJL Solutions. The company started with an office in Terre Haute and has grown to include offices in Indianapolis and Evansville. 'When she started putting all of these great young leaders around her, and they got excited, it just ballooned to what it is today,' said Rick Burger with Duke Energy. 2025 Remarkable Women nominee: Lauren Alexander Among the things Leslie's company does is help local governments and organizations make connections with state and federal lawmakers. It allows a community's wants and needs be known, and in return, those needs can hopefully be met. 'It's really nice to have a partner in everything we're working on, and that's what Rachael provides,' said President and CEO of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce Kristin Craig. 2025 Remarkable Women nominee: Kim Cooper Besides helping communities and organizations achieve their goals, Leslie also helps her friends make their dreams come true. Susan Turner is the Director of the Terre Haute Children's Museum. Nearly a decade ago, she received the news that it would be very difficult for her and her husband to ever have a baby. 'I went to Rachel and I told her what the doctors had said and I said, I don't know how we're ever going to afford to adopt a baby because it's really expensive and she said, don't worry about the money, we'll figure it out,' explained Susan Turner. 2025 Remarkable Women nominee: Meredith Osburn Turner says Leslie held a fundraiser at her house. The $3,000 raised was seed money Turner and her husband needed to adopt Max. He became their son at four days old and that was more than 7 years ago. It was for all of these things and many others that Rachel Leslie was nominated as a Remarkable Woman. 'It's not something that you don't think is going to happen during your lifetime,' added Rachel Leslie. As the winner of WTWO's Remarkable Women contest, $1,000 will be donated to the charity of Leslie's choice. She will also be flown to Los Angeles, to be part of the National Remarkable Women's contest sponsored by Nexstar Broadcasting. The winner of the national contest gets $25,000 donated to a charity of her choice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Remarkable Women Winner donates to Hope House
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — As part of winning WTWO/WAWV's Remarkable Women Contest, Rachel Leslie gets to donate $1,000 to a charity of her choice. During our 6 p.m. newscast, WTWO/WAWV's Tim Sanders and Dana Winklepleck presented Leslie with flowers and a $1,000 check. Leslie has decided to donate the money to the Hope House. The Hope House cares for families in need, specifically when their children have been taken away from them and they are in foster care. The Hope House provides them with a safe space to visit with their children, according to Leslie. Every year, WTWO holds a Remarkable Women contest. Viewers are asked to nominate a remarkable woman they know. After receiving dozens of nominations, a panel of judges chose Rachel Leslie as the 2025 winner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
