Join the fun - Register Today! Forward this email Do you know someone who might be interested in receiving this monthly newsletter? Unsubscribe You're receiving this newsletter because you signed up for The Schneider Corporation Newsletter. Contact Us 8901 Otis Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 (317) 826-7100 The Schneider Corporation's Sign Inventory and Replacement Projects Schneider is currently helping three communities upgrade their street signs to meet the FHWA requirements for retroreflectivity before the deadline of 2015 or 2018, depending on the type of sign. Communities in Indiana can use federal safety funding (HSIP) to cover 90% of the cost for inventory, engineering, and construction of replacement signs.  Agencies outside of Indiana may be able to use other federal funding (STP) to defray up to 80% of the cost. Schneider provided training and equipment for Noble County, Indiana staff to conduct their own inventory of signs.  The Preliminary Engineering phase will be completed soon.  Schneider is also working on Preliminary Engineering for the Town of Avon's signage project.  Next, we are preparing to start inventory and Preliminary Engineering in Johnson County, Indiana. The next call for HSIP projects will be in Fall 2011.  Contact Jill Palmer, PE at 317-826-7129 or jpalmer@schneidercorp.com for assistance with the application or any phase of your sign project. The Schneider Corporation Announces Beacon Upgrade Schneider has developed an upgrade to the existing Beacon™ map engine that will enhance the user experience when working with the map, improving existing and expanding functionality that the users are accustom to using. This upgrade of the Beacon™ map engine is now able to support multiple map server technologies.  A proven industry application, Beacon™ map engine works on multiple platforms, including all modern mobile devices. Users will see improved navigation, new tools, and expanded map; therefore, harnessing the best parts of  mapping technologies and data services, delivering a seamless experience to all users.  For more information, please visit www.schneidercorp.com/beaconupgrade Hamilton Southeastern Utilities and Town of Brownsburg Win 2011 Excellence in GIS Awards The Schneider Corporation is pleased to announce that Hamilton Southeastern Utilities and the Town of Brownsburg were recent recipients of Indiana Geographic Information Council's 2011 Excellence in GIS Awards. The awards recognize organizations for creative and practical applications of GIS in Indiana. They also recognize organizations that have recently "pushed the envelope of GIS technology through the innovative development of a unique technology service or application to produce a new benefit stream for GIS users."  For more information, please click here or visit www.schneidercorp.com. The Schneider Corporation Welcomes Karen Collins, PE, Kent Schuch, PE and Lantz McElroy, PE The Schneider Corporation is pleased to announce the following additions to our Indianapolis office: Karen Collins, PE, LEED AP , has joined our staff as a Project Manager / Designer.  Karen brings a wealth of experience from her projects with particular strength in grading and storm water drainage. Kent Schuch, PE  has joined our staff as a Senior Project Manager.  Kent brings solid engineering design experience.  With a BS in Environmental Engineering, Kent has completed over fifty public works projects in fourteen communities. Lantz McElroy, PE has returned to The Schneider Corporation to lead the Site Development and Construction Inspection teams.  Lantz has extensive site development experience with projects  such as Honda Manufacturing. To read more about our new and returning team members, please click here or visit www.schneidercorp.com/announcements.