Prosperity is looking for an intern or part-time hire to start immediately. We have an opening for at least 60 days and are also looking for a summer intern from may to August. Applicants must have strong verbal communication skills and writing experience, as well as proficiency in MS Office and social media networking. Much of the work will be located from our office in Monrovia, Indiana. For the current position, we are unable to use hire virtual assistance.
Please email sarah@prosperityagenergy.com if you have questions or would like to send your resume. College students preferred, but mature high school-age welcome to inquire. Adults seeking part-time administrative position may also contact us.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
SARAH AUBREY TO SPEAK AT NORTHEAST BIOMASS EXPO IN MARCH
Monrovia, Ind. - February 3, 2012 - Sarah Aubrey, Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources, has been invited to speak at the 4th Annual Northeast Biomass Expo on March 23, 2012, 9:30 P.M. EST, at the City Center, Sartogo Springs, N.Y. Aubrey will be speaking on the third day of the expo with a breakout session on "Navigating the Federal Agency Funding Process - A Guide to Grants and Loan Guarantees." Aubrey is a member of the Biomass Thermal Energy Council, a co-host of the event, and a member of the National Speakers Association.
The conference and expo will be held from March 21-23, 2012 and will join hundreds of biomass suppliers, vendors, project developers, customers and other leaders of the renewable thermal energy industry in expanding and advancing the biomass market in the Northeast. For more information on the conference, visit www.nebiomassheat.com.
Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources is a full-service, funding opportunities firm which aids entrepreneurs, communities, universities, trade associations, and cooperatives in obtaining funds through the use of government or foundation programs in the areas of agriculture, energy, environment and food manufacturing. A Certified Grant Administrator, Ms. Aubrey assists clients in networking with state and federal agencies and trade groups to foster all areas of project development. Since 2007, she has written over 400 successful grants across 33 states; funding for these awards has yielded nearly $50 million. For more information, visit www.prosperityagenergy.com.
The conference and expo will be held from March 21-23, 2012 and will join hundreds of biomass suppliers, vendors, project developers, customers and other leaders of the renewable thermal energy industry in expanding and advancing the biomass market in the Northeast. For more information on the conference, visit www.nebiomassheat.com.
Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources is a full-service, funding opportunities firm which aids entrepreneurs, communities, universities, trade associations, and cooperatives in obtaining funds through the use of government or foundation programs in the areas of agriculture, energy, environment and food manufacturing. A Certified Grant Administrator, Ms. Aubrey assists clients in networking with state and federal agencies and trade groups to foster all areas of project development. Since 2007, she has written over 400 successful grants across 33 states; funding for these awards has yielded nearly $50 million. For more information, visit www.prosperityagenergy.com.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Happy Holidays from Prosperity Ag & Energy
Merry Christmas! What a wonderful year it has been at Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources. As the year ends, my thoughts turn to all that I am grateful for and I always like to assess the accomplishments and growth areas of the year. I want you to know that I appreciate your business, your advice, your kinship and the opportunity we've had to network with you this year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you!
2011 saw us writing many grants and receiving many exciting awards for our clients. If you'd like to see a sample of these projects, take a look at the new Clients Awarded page on our website (http://www.prosperityagenergy.com/clients-awarded.html). Prosperity was certified as a Women Business Enterprise this year, and I was accepted into the National Speakers Association. Press releases about these opportunities and new information about speaking services are located on the website at: http://www.prosperityagenergy.com/speaking.html. We expect 2012 to be another exceptional year and I offer you my committment to do the best we can for your projects.
Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a New Year of Health, Happiness & Prosperity!
Sarah Aubrey, Principal
Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources
NEWS RELEASE
PROSPERITY CLIENTS AWARDED 2011 USDA REAP GRANTS
PROSPERITY CLIENTS AWARDED 2011 USDA REAP GRANTS
Monrovia, Ind., December 14, 2011 -USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) award recipients have been named. Thirty-six (36) Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources clients across ten (10) states have been awarded grants for renewable energy projects and energy efficient improvements, which totals over $1.3 million in funding. Over the past four months, USDA made three announcements of award recipients and today USDA released their final announcement, which concludes the REAP award cycle for 2011. Click here for today's press release from USDA. This list may not be exhaustive, however, as there may be a lag between applicant notifications of award and the issuance of USDA's announcement today. Prosperity will publish an additional release with new awardees when they can be reached. Prosperity client awardees are as follows:
DE - JAMES L CARPENTER & SON, INC. Milton Energy Efficiency $49,424
IL - AG PLUS DEVELOPMENT, INC. Tallula Energy Efficiency $49,663
IL - DEERFIELD FARMS, INC. Nashville Energy Efficiency $33,513
IL - LOWER FARMS, INC. Lanark Energy Efficiency $48,774
IL - WEST BUREAU FARMS, INC. Manlius Energy Efficiency $44,435
IN - ARDIS A KINDIG Brook Energy Efficiency $50,000
IN - AUSTIN'S WEST-SIDE SUNOCO, INC. Austin Flexible Fuel Pump $16,635
IN - BYRON ED RUGE Valparaiso Energy Efficiency $19,989
IN - B ALLEN BUCHANAN II Fowler Energy Efficiency $44,470
IN - CECIL K KOGER Stilesville Flexible Fuel Pump $45,185
IN - DANIEL R COFFMAN Hebron Energy Efficiency $47,708
IN - EDDIE'S SERVICE, INC. West Baden Flexible Fuel Pump $43,031
IN - EDWARD D HORRAL Patoka Energy Efficiency $33,467
IN - ERIC O'FARRELL Monticello Energy Efficiency $44,343
IN - GARRETT LAND CORPORATION Montpelier Energy Efficiency $43,086
IN - GERALD E WERNER Union Mills Energy Efficiency $28,811
IN - HARPRING FARMS, LLP. Greensburg Energy Efficiency $12,535
IN - JERRY HARLOW Tipton Energy Efficiency $17,842
IN - JOHN S HUSSEY Windfall Energy Efficiency $49,777
IN - LARRY BERENDA North Liberty Energy Efficiency $12,863
IN - LYNN FIECHTER FARMS, INC. Keystone Energy Efficiency $40,999
IN - MICHEAL R MCDANIEL Waldron Energy Efficiency $12,306
IN - RICHARD K NEIBERT Morocco Energy Efficiency $25,131
IN - RICK FIECHTER FARMS, INC. Montpelier Energy Efficiency $45,070
IN - ROBERT BREWSAUGH Greensburg Energy Efficiency $15,155
IN - WILFORD J HAYDEN Lowell Energy Efficiency $49,571
KY - KEVIN CHRISTMAN Prestonville Energy Efficiency $49,750
MD - BROADVIEW FARMS, INC. Westminster Energy Efficiency $30,367
MI - APPLE FARMS, INC. Elwell Energy Efficiency $26,600
MI - BRISTLE FARMS, LLC. Manchester Energy Efficiency $28,210
MI - FRANK KUNIK FARMS, INC. St. Charles Energy Efficiency $47,874
MI - HUNT FARMS, INC. Davison Energy Efficiency $49,750
MI - LEON P CLARK Eagle Energy Efficiency $48,869
OH - GAINER FARMS, INC. Urbana Energy Efficiency $41,401
PA - SUSQUEHANNA AQUACULTURES, INC. Mt. Wolf Other $24,675
WI - FENWICK FARMS, INC. Brodhead Energy Efficiency $41,625
The REAP Program funding is authorized through the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). REAP funding can be used for renewable energy projects, energy efficient improvements, energy audits, feasibility studies and renewable energy development assistance. Information on the REAP program can be found at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html
Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources began in 2007 and is a full service funding opportunities development firm. Prosperity focuses on grant writing, guaranteed loans and general grant administration working closely with state and federal contacts to strengthen communities, empower entrepreneurs and foster growth for farms and businesses. Owner Sarah Aubrey also writes and speaks widely on the issue of funding and entrepreneurship. Information on Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources can be found at www.prosperityagenergy.com.
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Prosperity's Client Awarded IDEM Recycling Development Grant
MONROVIA, IND. - December 5, 2011 - The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has selected Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources' client, Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC. for the Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) Grant. Perpetual Recycling Solutions, LLC. was selected to receive $50,000 to purchase and install recycling equipment at their newly acquired facility in Richmond, Ind.
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Prosperity Certified by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Sarah Aubrey, owner of Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources, is now certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a result of the Council’s comprehensive certification process. This process validated Prosperity as a successful woman-owned business through formal documentation and a site visit which was administered by one of WBENC’s 14 Regional Partner Organizations.
As a certified women-owned business, Prosperity will have access to over 500 major U.S. corporations representing thousands of well known brands and government agencies and is eligible to exhibit at national and regional business expositions. WBENC was founded in 1997 and is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. The Council, a national 501©(3) non-profit, is also the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. For more information, visit www.wbenc.com.
A full time entrepreneur since 2004, Aubrey created and sold a direct marketing business, Aubrey's Natural Meats, LLC. in 2008, is a Certified Grant Administrator and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). She is also the author of two non-fiction books with over 50,000 copies sold worldwide. More information can be found at www.prosperityagenergy.com.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources Secures Funding for Indiana Fuel Stations
MONROVIA, Ind., October 4, 2011 –Three Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources’ clients have been awarded grant funding from the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) Flex Fuel Pump Program to install flexible fuel pumps at their existing Indiana stations. Total funds awarded among clients totaled $161,852.30. Recipients included Austin West-Side Sunoco, Austin; Little Point Auto and Truck Stop, Inc., Stilesville; and Eddies Service, Inc., West Baden.
Little Point Auto and Truck Stop, Inc. and Eddies Service, Inc. will offer E20 through E85 blends, while Austin West-Side Sonoco will supply E20, E50 and E85 blends. Eddie’s Service, Inc. plans to begin construction in November, and Cecil Koger owner of Austin West-Side Sunoco and Little Point Auto and Truck Stop, Inc. plans to start installation in spring 2012.
Both flex fuel pump initiative were new in 2011 and are expected to be available in 2012. USDA awarded funds of up to 25 percent of total project expenses to rural small businesses and ag producers, in rural areas only, to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements. REAP Program funds are authorized through the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of the 2008 Farm Bill. For more information on the program, visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html .
ICMC’s Flex Fuel Pump Program provided new and existing Indiana stations up to 50 percent their project cost or a maximum of $20,000 toward the purchase of flex fuel pumps, hardware and storage or the conversion of an existing pump to flex fuel. The Flex Fuel Pump Program is made available by the Indiana corn checkoff. For more information on ICMC, visit www.incorn.org.
Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources began in 2007 and is a full service funding opportunities development firm. Prosperity focuses on grant writing, guaranteed loans and general grant administration working closely with state and federal contacts to strengthen communities, empower entrepreneurs and foster growth for farms and businesses. Information on Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources can be found at www.prosperityagenergy.com.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
AUBREY ACCEPTED INTO NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCATION
Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sarah Aubrey
Prosperity Ag & Energy Resources
(317)996-2777 (office)
sarah@prosperityagenergy.comSARAH AUBREY ACCEPTED INTO NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION
MONROVIA, Ind. - September 13, 2011 - Sarah Aubrey has been accepted as a professional member into the National Speakers Association (NSA) as of August 2011, following the Association's extensive internal review process. Member qualifications include presenting a minimum number of speeches annually and/or generating a minimum amount of revenue from paid speaking engagements. Aubrey is now part of the NSA network which brings professional speakers together to excel in their careers and better serve clients. She is also involved in several NSA sub-groups including the Motivational/Keynote, Seminar/Workshop Leaders, and Writers/Publishers groups. The NSA, established in 1973, is the leading organization for professional speakers. For more information, visit http://www.nsaspeaker.org/.
Aubrey provides speaking services focusing on entrepreneurship and small business development strategies, including assisting audiences in finding and applying for grants.
Aubrey is a member of the Writer's Center of Indiana where she consults fellow members on developing successful book proposals suitable for publishers. A full time entrepreneur since 2004, she created and sold a direct marketing business, Aubrey's Natural Meats, LLC. in 2008. She is the author of two non-fiction books with over 50,000 copies sold worldwide. Starting & Running Your Own Small Business Farm (Storey Publishing, 2008) helps niche farmers position themselves well for the opportunities afforded by today's market. Aubrey's second book, The Profitable Hobby Farm, How to Build a Sustainable Local Foods Business (Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2010) is a down-to-earth guide giving all the information one needs to know to start a local foods business. Aubrey's company, Prosperity Ag and Energy Resources, is a full-service funding opportunities firm which aids entrepreneurs, communities and institutions of higher education in securing grants and loans in the areas of agriculture, energy, environment and food manufacturing. More information can be found at www.prosperityagenergy.com.
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