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2 President’s Message
5 Tweet Street
6 Guest Column – Quantum Leap and Innovatemap
9 In Pictures – Chamber events
10 Best Places to Work photos
60 Go To It
72 Business Resources
TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES
26
Co-Working on the Road
BizVoice
®
travels to four of the more than 40 spaces around the
state that are providing a boost to entrepreneurs and local
business development.
• Columbus: Think Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
• Marion: The Refinery Business Center . . . . . . . . . 30
• Zionsville: zWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Huntingburg: Current Blend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION
16
Analysis and Assessment
Chamber President Kevin Brinegar, a pair of recent members of the
Indiana House and a leading journalist weigh in on the victories and
surprises.
• Chamber policy priorities and lawmakers’ vote scores . . . . . 22
TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES
40
From an External Viewpoint
Advisors to Recovery Force give their insights as they see the Fishers-
based company move closer to commercialization and licensing
opportunities.
• Guest Column: A green Internet of Things . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Quick Hits: Anderson Now, Innovate at INGUARD and
remote success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INDIANA VISION 2025: SUPERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE
50
Energy and the Environment
• Guest Column: What to expect from the EPA . . . . . . . . . 50
• Advances taking place in battery storage . . . . . . . . . . . 52
• Recycling proponents seek additional impact . . . . . . . . . 56
• Guest Column: Water policy moves forward . . . . . . . . . 59
• Guest Column: Environmental stewardship . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Infrastructure and Security
• Congressmen give early takes on Trump infrastructure proposal . 64
• Dealing with cybersecurity challenges . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
• Graphics: Midwest air connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
• Business Spotlight: Hoosier Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
COVER STORIES
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Indiana’s Leading Statewide Business Magazine
Cover photo:
Co-working spaces continue to proliferate in Indiana,
including (clockwise, from upper left) in Huntingburg, Columbus, Marion
and Zionsville. Stories begin on Page 26.
FEATURE STORIES
12
Grades Are In for the State
The
Indiana Vision 2025
Report Card and 10th annual employer
workforce survey evaluate Indiana’s economic progress. Advances
are being made, with much work left to do.
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Making Solar Gains
Organizations and communities are increasing their commitment
to solar power. Prices come down; jobs and investment increase;
utilities plan ahead.