July / August 2005

Volume 8, Number 4

FEATURES

Making the Case for Coal

State seeks to lead the way in gasification technology for power plants [Full story]

Adding to the Economic Development Toolbox

“Shovel ready” program to offer time, cost savings for companies and developers [Full story]

General Assembly Session a Big Success

Chamber president reviews long list of business accomplishments [Full story]

New Name in Town is Mittal

Long-term stability hoped for after steel industry merger [Full story]

Human Resource Challenges Grow

Professionals discuss variety of key workplace issues [Full story]

ExecConnect: Family Medical Leave Act

Intermittent leave proves to be difficult for many employers [Full story]

Raising the Region’s Workforce Skills

Northwest Indiana organizations, companies strive for workplace improvements [Full story]

Regional Focus: Carroll, Cass, White Counties

• Area touts cultural and recreational opportunities in Stay Another Day campaign
• Indiana’s Leaders: FairNet, Monticello
• Member Spotlight: The Andersons, Delphi

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message
Making Indiana a leader

Watch Out
A clean, reliable water supply

Pass It On
Collegiate sales training

Finance
Small business technology needs

Guest Column
Protecting intellectual property

Shorts

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