January / February 2007

Volume 10, Number 1

FEATURES

Focusing the Spotlight on Financial Matters

Defined benefits vs. defined contributions. Employees not taking a strong enough interest in preparing for their future. Employers wanting to provide assistance, but legally limited in what they can do. Changes to the law that impact the process for all involved. Welcome to the world of workplace retirement planning.

• Money on the mind
• BizVoice® ReVisited: Financial literacy efforts
• Finance column: A changing world for CPAs

Legislative Report: Previewing State and Federal Issues

January 8 kicks off a long session – both in duration and quantity of important issues – for the Indiana General Assembly. A new two-year state budget will be formulated, with a number of factors at play. Taxes, education, health care and more will also be prominent topics.

• Property tax roundtable
• Indiana Chamber priorities
• Federal outlook with Rep. Dan Burton

Preparing Today’s and Tomorrow’s Workers

What does it take for Indiana businesses to compete in today’s economy? There are many variables, but a strong workforce is at or near the top of the list. Providing many of those workers (hopefully with efficient use of taxpayer dollars) are Indiana high schools, while individuals often learn about career opportunities through internship experiences.

• “Indiana’s Best Buys” report
• Interns critical to entrepreneur Scott Jones’ efforts
• Chamber launches Ready Indiana workforce initiative
• AARP survey: Keeping older workers

COMMUNITY FOCUS

On the Road to Recovery

As the “Crossroads of America,” Indiana has come to rely on its many interstate highways for economic opportunities. Marion is forging a closer tie with I-69 as it seeks to rebound from business struggles and build on recent successes. [Full story]

Corporate Citizenry: Mark Fauser, Community School of the Arts

• Indiana’s Leaders: John Earnest, AmbuCare
• Member Spotlight: Indiana Wesleyan University

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message
Time for Property Tax Solution

BizVoice® Web Exclusives
Early look at three January stories

BizVoice® ReVisited
Battle against meth

Annual Dinner and Awards Luncheon photographs

Shorts

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