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SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR: INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (IURC)
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is a fact-finding body that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the IURC is required by state statute to make decisions that balance the interests of all parties to ensure the utilities provide adequate and reliable service at reasonable prices. In.gov/iurc
GOLD SPONSOR: BUCKEYE PIPELINE COMPANY
The Buckeye Pipeline Company was organized to transport oil from fields near Lima, Ohio to standard refineries. We transport, store, and process/market liquid petroleum products. buckeye.com
GOLD SPONSOR: COUNTRYMARK REFINING AND LOGISTICS, LLC
CountryMark is an American-owned oil exploration, production, refining and marketing company. The company’s oil exploration and production efforts are located in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas and Texas. The company refinery is located in southwestern Indiana and a 238-mile private pipeline carries finished fuels economically and safely from the refinery to privately owned fuel terminals located along the pipeline route. From these terminals, local cooperatives load CountryMark proprietary fuels that are delivered to farms, fleets and families in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. www.countrymark.com
GOLD SPONSOR: GRIDHAWK
GridHawk is the premier provider for utility services specializing in Facility Location, Advanced Locating, and Watch & Protest. At GridHawk LLC it is our mission to provide the highest quality service, while developing meaningful relationships with our clients to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities we serve to protect. Above and beyond! gridhawk.com
GOLD SPONSOR: GROUNDBREAKERS, LLC
GroundBreakers is a certified WBE, DBE, and VBE utility service company headquartered in Indianapolis, serving IN, KY, OH, and IL. We deliver subsurface solutions including hydro excavation, CCTV inspection, private utility locating, GPR, GPS mapping, concrete scanning, and SUE field services, supporting safe projects and supplier diversity across public and private markets.
GOLD SPONSOR: IRTH
Irth’s market-leading SaaS platform improves resilience and reduces risk in the sustainable delivery of essential services that millions of people and businesses rely on every day. Energy, utility, and telecom companies across the U.S. and Canada trust Irth for damage prevention, asset integrity, land management, and training solutions. Powered by business intelligence, analytics, and geospatial data, our platform helps deliver the 360-degree situational awareness needed to proactively mitigate and manage risk of critical network infrastructure in a changing environment. Irth has been the top provider for 811 (one call) ticket management and utility locating software since 1995. irth.com
GOLD SPONSOR: PARADIGM
Paradigm is the most trusted compliance service provider by the pipeline industry for over 20 years. With public safety as our foundation, we coordinate with pipeline operators, damage prevention specialists, emergency officials and excavators all over the nation to ensure that all parties are well informed and prepared for any situation. With a wide range of compliance services, Paradigm is the best equipped for your regulatory needs. pdigm.com
GOLD SPONSOR: RUST-OLEUM
Rust-Oleum offers value-added products for the utility locate and damage prevention Industries. “Go The Distance” with Rust-Oleum’s Industrial Choice Precision Line Marking Paint. www.rustoleum.com
GOLD SPONSOR: SAMCO UTILITY & PRIVATE LOCATES
SAMCO is celebrating over 36 years of business in 2025. Specializing in providing public and private Underground Utility Location along with Sewer Lateral CCTV and Inspection services in the greater Central Indiana area. We pride ourselves in Damage Prevention by providing accurate and on-time locates for all our customers. samcoprivatelocates.com
DOOR PRIZE RECEPTION SPONSOR: BOSS811
BOSS Solutions delivers innovative technology for the damage prevention industry, trusted by public works and utility companies nationwide. Our BOSS811 One Call Ticket Management and BOSS811 Dig platforms streamline 811 ticket management with real-time tracking, GIS integration, and automated workflows. Backed by a responsive, U.S.-based support team, BOSS helps users dig safely, reduce delays, and prevent costly mistakes. For more information visit boss811.com or email sales@boss-solutions.com.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH SPONSOR: MILLER PIPELINE
Miller Pipeline has been a leader in sustainably maintaining and building America’s infrastructure since 1953 and provides a comprehensive range of pipeline contracting and rehabilitation services for natural gas, electric, liquids, water and wastewater pipelines. www.millerpipeline.com
SILVER SPONSOR: 502 EQUIPMENT
502 Equipment is a full-service distributor of GapVax vacuum trucks, Dulevo street sweepers, Aries pipe inspection/rehabilitation equipment as well as jetters, nozzles, locators and accessories. Find the critical tools you need for pipe cleaning, pipe rehab and hydro excavation. We offer sales, on-site service and rentals. 502-536-9125 or 502equipment.com. Let’s get it.
SILVER SPONSOR: C&S SOLUTIONS
With over 25 years of experience in selling, training and service in the utility locating inspection cameras industry, C&S Solutions is your full service distributor. We are your partner in knowing what’s in the ground before you dig. locatorguys.com
SILVER SPONSOR: OHIO VALLEY GAS CORP.
Ohio Valley Gas Corporation was established in 1943 in Tell City, Ind., and has grown, via several acquisitions of existing utilities and numerous pipeline extensions, to serve 29,000 customers across 17 counties in Indiana and Ohio with both distribution and transmission gas systems. Ohio Valley GasCorporation is an investor-owned public utility. ovgc.com
SILVER SPONSOR: US HYDROVAC INC.
US Hydrovac Inc. is a leading provider of hydro excavation services specializing in safe, efficient, and non-destructive digging for industries like construction, utilities, and oil and gas. Using advanced vacuum and high-pressure water technology, we ensure precise excavation with minimal environmental impact. Our expert team also offers pipeline cleaning and CCTV pipe inspection to maintain infrastructure integrity. ushydrovac.com
SILVER SPONSOR: UTILITY SUPPLY & CONSTRUCTION
Hydaker-Wheatlake Co. provides safe, reliable, and scalable utility construction services supporting both gas and electric infrastructure operations throughout the Midwest. Our teams specialize in gas distribution construction, system upgrades, plastic and steel main installation, service work, and meter programs. uscco.com
GOLD SPONSOR: VERMEER MIDWEST
Vermeer Midwest is a leading provider of Vermeer Utility, Environmental, and Recycling & Forestry equipment across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri. The company offers a wide range of new and used equipment, parts, and service, dedicated to customer service. With 12 locations, Vermeer Midwest ensures accessibility and support while keeping the customer experience at the forefront of their business. vermeermidwest.com
SILVER SPONSOR: KORTERRA
KorTerra is a leading provider of 811 Ticket Management Software and damage prevention solutions, helping protect billions of dollars in underground infrastructure. For over 30 years, organizations across gas distribution, pipeline operations, telecommunications, electric utilities, contract locating, and government agencies have relied on KorTerra to streamline ticket management, improve operational efficiency, and gain actionable insights. Our powerful, reliable platform is backed by expert, highly responsive support to ensure our clients can effectively manage excavation risk and prevent damage. www.korterra.com
SILVER SPONSOR: FLAGSHOOTER
FlagShooter leads the industry with our innovative utility marking tool and is the number one source for paint, tools, and safety equipment. Trusted nationwide, we deliver precision, durability, and safety. With innovation, reliability, and unmatched support, FlagShooter is the go-to partner for contractors, municipalities, and crews. www.flagshooter.com
SILVER SPONSOR: STATE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Full line distributor of safety equipment. statesafety.com