November / December 2008

Volume 11, Number 6

FEATURES

2008 Annual Award Winners

A common trait among our recipients is a focus on the future – whether it’s meeting today’s challenges or improving on an already successful venture.

• Business Leader: Tony George
• Government Leaders: Joe Kernan and Randall Shepard
• Community of the Year: Noblesville

Members Making a Difference

The Indiana Chamber’s nearly 4,900 member companies employ 800,000 Hoosier workers. Those companies, and the individuals who give back to this organization, are deserving of special recognition.

Volunteers of the Year

• Andre Lacy
• Patty Prosser
• David Swider
• 50-year members
• Hagerman Construction celebrates 100 years

Growing the Life Sciences

Agriculture is making a comeback and automobiles are not going away. But there is a new, key ingredient in Indiana’s economic future.

• Panel explores possibilities
• Indiana Innovation Alliance
• Statewide success (Muncie, Michigan City)
• Indiana Ingenuity: AIT Laboratories

It’s Not Just in Indiana

An IBM team works on government efficiency efforts around the globe. An expert with firsthand experience shares his insight on implementing needed reforms. [Full story]

COMMUNITY FOCUS

You Can Book It Here

Two Crawfordsville companies – one calling the area home for more than 80 years and the other for less than eight – involved in publishing, printing and distribution prove to be strong community partners. [Full story]

• Indiana’s Leaders: David Johnson, MUFFY
• Member Spotlight: Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power

Honoring Academic Excellence

Bright futures await the winners of inaugural Mr. Math and Miss Science awards. Learn more about these special students. [Full story]

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message
Looking ahead to 2009

BizVoice® Web Exclusives
An early look at three November stories

BizVoice® ReVisited
Indiana’s 21 Fund

Workplace Wellness
Try a little deskercise

Pass It On
Roach: Legislation led to innovation
Prickel: Selling in a slow economy
Mahlmann: Building your business

Shorts

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