January / February 2019

Volume 22, Number 1

COVER STORY

‘Pitch’er Perfect
Anderson native Carl Erskine may never have thrown that rare perfect game in baseball, but his impact – on the sport and in his hometown – is legendary. [Full story]

FEATURE STORY

Dealing With Addictions
Wabash Mayor Scott Long saw some impacts of drug use during his lengthy police career. But the last 12 years have brought the epidemic much closer to home. [Full story]

First of a yearlong series:

FURTHERMORE

Institute for Workforce Excellence
A new Indiana Chamber center coordinates existing programs, will add new initiatives to benefit employers. [Full story]

Policy Approach
The Indiana Chamber outlines its 2019 Indiana General Assembly priorities, with workforce and health care topics at the top of the list. [Full story]

All About Innovation
This special section takes a look at innovation from a variety of industries and viewpoints. The bottom line: Be ready to adapt or risk the results.

Roundtable Discussion: Business, academic and government leaders come together to analyze Indiana’s business future
Manufacturing Mantra: Efforts continue to combine the illustrious past of producing products with the technologies of today and tomorrow
Home of the Future: Residences/laboratory in Evansville will be at the center of smart development
Speed and More: 5G technologies coming to Indianapolis, will bring a number of business and community benefits
Helping the Patients: Virtual reality being deployed to aid in the recovery of those in critical care situations
Solving the Challenges: Partnerships are crucial for the Indiana Innovation Institute and its mission
Quick Hits: Funding early entrepreneurs; app puts you in the game