January / February 2017

Volume 20, Number 1

FEATURES

He’s Not Going Anywhere

A visit to Rex’s Barbershop in Roanoke is a trip back in time. There is no phone in the store. Never has been and never will be. [Full story]

Down on the Farm

Indiana’s rich agricultural history is well known. Learn more about family farms that predate the state itself. [Full story]

Creating Unforgettable Experiences

From Babbs SuperValu to McCormick’s Creek State Park and beyond, there is something special in Owen County. [Full story]

Standing the Test of Time

A Fort Wayne mechanical contractor has been in business since 1856. The story of an Allen County restaurant goes back even further – to 1837. [Full story]

From Gas to Glass

The discovery of natural gas led to expansive glass production in East Central Indiana in the late 1800s. The industry lives on today. [Full story]

FURTHERMORE

LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW

Top Topics to Target

Long-term infrastructure funding, expanded preschool opportunities and efforts to reduce smoking are among the key issues. [Full story]

• Vision required for technology agenda

Politically Speaking

Ann Compton made the White House her second home over a lengthy news career. She brings those experiences to our state for the Indiana Chamber’s 2017 Legislative Dinner. [Full story]

TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES

Building Our Business Future

• Bison leader talks capital
• Connecting it all through the Internet of Things
• Distinguishing the entrepreneurial types
• Starting down the road with Recovery Force

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS HISTORY

Indiana’s People, Companies and Industries

• Picturing the past
• LeRoy Troyer’s career of achievements
• Joe King: ‘King of Tarpaulin’
• A printing pro for 61 years
• Getting to Know: Eli Lilly’s early days
• Betty Stein: A life well lived at 100
• Gramelspacher family does it all in Jasper
• Generations stay in world of steel
• Newspapers keep it local
• Introducing some Indiana legends

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message

Tweet Street

HR Column
Focus on integrity

In Pictures
2016 Annual Awards

Found Elsewhere
Public safety trends