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Project Deep Dive: The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse 

Project Overview

The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse, located in Leopold, IN serves as a multi-purpose athletic and event facility. With its spacious design and state-of-the-art amenities, it caters to a variety of sports, community events, and recreational activities. This project embodies Toadvine's commitment to helping create spaces that reflect and serve the community's needs.

Vision and Objectives

From the outset, our goal was clear: help facilitate and install high quality athletic products and equipment that not only serves athletes but helps foster community engagement. Key Objectives included:

• Multi-Use Functionality: The facility had to accommodate various sports and community events, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. 
• Community focus: The design aimed to foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity among local residents.

Toadvine Enterprises proudly contributed our expertise and experience to this project by providing a range of athletic equipment and seating solutions. We installed backstops, court curtains, wall padding, volleyball equipment, telescopic bleacher seating, scoreboards, scorer's tables, and team benches. 

Community Impact

Since its opening, The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse has become a vital asset to the community. It serves as a venue for sports leagues, fitness classes, and community events, fostering connections among residents. The facility has received positive feedback, highlighting its role in promoting health, wellness, and community engagement. 

Conclusion

The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse is a shining example of how thoughtful execution and installation can create a lasting impact on a community. At Toadvine, we are proud to have contributed to a project that enhances the quality of life for residents and strengthens community bonds.

We invite you to visit the fieldhouse and experience its vibrant atmosphere firsthand. For more insights into our projects and philosophy, stay tuned to the Toadvine blog. 

Project Deep Dive: Perry Central High School Auxiliary Gym

Introduction

In the realm of educational architecture, the design and construction of sports facilities play a crucial role in fostering both athletic and academic excellence. The recently completed Auxiliary Gym at Perry Central High School is a prime example of how thoughtful design can enhance the school community. This blog post delves into the project, highlighting its purpose, design elements, and the positive impact it is poised to have on students and the broader community.

Project Overview

The Perry Central High School Auxiliary Gym was conceived as a response to the growing demand for versatile athletic spaces within the school. As a multi-use facility, it supports various sports, physical education classes, and community events, thereby extending the utility of the school's infrastructure.

Goals and Objectives

1. Enhanced Athletic Facilities: To provide students with a state-of-the-art space for training and competitions.

2. Community Engagement: To create a venue that can be used by local organizations for events and gatherings.

3. Sustainability: To incorporate eco-friendly practices and materials in the construction and installation process

Design Features

The design of the Auxiliary Gym is characterized by several key elements that reflect the needs of the school and community:

1. Flexible Space Utilization

The gym is designed to accommodate multiple sports activities simultaneously. This flexibility allows for basketball, volleyball, and other athletic events to take place, catering to a wide range of student interests.

2. Natural Lighting

One of the standout features of the Auxiliary Gym is its large windows, which not only provide ample natural light but also create an inviting atmosphere for students. This design choice contributes to a positive environment, enhancing both focus and motivation.

3. Community Spaces

In addition to athletic facilities, the gym includes spaces that can host community events, further integrating the school into the local community. This aspect fosters a sense of belonging and support among residents.

Impact on Students and Community

The completion of the Auxiliary Gym is set to have a transformative effect on Perry Central High School:

• Increased Participation: With improved facilities, more students are likely to engage in sports and physical activities, contributing to their overall health and well-being.
• Community Integration: The gym serves as a hub for community events, strengthening ties between the school and local organizations. 
• Positive Learning Environment: A well-designed athletic facility can boost school spirit and pride, encouraging students to excel both on and off the field.

Conclusion

The Perry Central High School Auxiliary Gym represents more than just a building; it embodies a commitment to student development, and community engagement. As the school community begins to utilize this new space, it is expected to become a cornerstone of student life and a catalyst for positive change. 

Stay tuned for more updates as the Auxiliary Gym becomes a vibrant part of Perry Central High School's legacy!

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: MPS Sales Coordinator

JOB OBJECTIVE: The MPS Sales Coordinator will support the company sales initiatives by pricing, quoting, and closing parts & service opportunities that result from territory sales rep’s maintenance orders. This Sales Coordinator will review maintenance reports and develop proposals/quotes for follow-up service & repairs. Further, the Sales Coordinator will have responsibility for helping sales reps with closing these opportunities providing MPS Operations with the required paperwork (OEF’s, proposals/quotes, manufacturer pricing quotes, pricing summaries, etc.). to set-up the jobs in the system for order processing & scheduling. This position will also work closely with territory sales reps to provide project estimating services on parts & service requests from customers. They will be highly organized, detail oriented, and have strong communication, computer administrative, and follow-up skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Review DuForms maintenance reports identifying sales opportunities for service & repairs.
• Prepare proposals/quotes for service & repair orders post maintenance.
• Contact customers to follow-up, help close, & coordinate these post maintenance service & repair orders.
• Prepare internal sales documents (pricing summary(s), OEF’s, manufacturer pricing quotes) for MPS Operations to enter orders, purchase materials, & to schedule service team(s).
• Provide estimating services for customer requested service & repairs provided from territory sales reps.
• Participate in trade shows geared towards facility directors & plant managers.
• Ride with service teams on occasion to meet with key customers.

DESIRED BACKGROUND & SKILL SETS:

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, construction management or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in inside sales, customer service, or equivalent.

• Must possess strong written & oral communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented, organized, with excellent time management skills.

• Must have strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated in learning/developing estimating skill sets.
• Project estimating experience a plus.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Base salary + commissions
• PTO + vacation days
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance with Company contribution towards monthly premium
• 401K with matching from Company

 Please send your resume to Chris Tolley at Ctolley@toadvine.com