Purdue News

November 14, 1997

Indy Boiler Mixer to show small business is big

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Indianapolis-area alumni and friends of Purdue University's School of Consumer and Family Sciences are invited to attend an event focusing on what it takes to run a successful small business.

The Boiler Mixer will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. Breakfast will be served at the Radisson Hotel at Keystone at the Crossing. Afterwards, Sally Friend, owner of Earthly Designs, a retail shop in Keystone at the Crossing, will talk about her success and give a backstage view of the store.

Richard Feinberg, professor of consumer sciences and retailing, will also discuss one of Purdue's newest majors. The small business major is one of the fastest growing on the Purdue campus.

Cost for the event is $15, which includes breakfast. For additional information, contact the Consumer and Family Sciences alumni and development office at 1-800-535-7303 or contact Indianapolis Boiler Mixer chairwoman Deanna Greve at (317) 630-9250.

Indianapolis-area Boiler Mixer committee members include Randy Blackmon, Maureen Buskirk, Jim Dora Jr., Susan Gregory, Susie Herrmann, Chris Schlegel and Sally Friend.

CONTACT: Cheryl Altinkemer, CFS director of development, (765) 494-7890.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu

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