March/ April 2009

Volume 12, Number 2

FEATURES

Savings in More Ways Than One

The July-August issue will be dedicated to stories, columns and perspectives on going green. A sneak preview features a look at the efforts of Mussett, Nicholas & Associates. [Full story]

Fixing Local Government

Numbers tell the story about inefficiencies in a structure that needs updated. Too much government at too high a cost is too big a problem to ignore. [Full story]

Special Section

Education and Workforce Development

K-12

• A new way of doing business with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett
• Experts look at challenges and opportunities in wide-ranging roundtable discussion
• Students on the job; downtown schools; charter facts; and e-transcripts

Higher Education

• Alternatives available for non-traditional graduate students’ paths
• Ivy Tech Community College just keeps on growing in effort to meet student, workforce needs
• Online courses for rural students; supply chain management programs; admission thank you notes; and enrollment numbers

Workforce

• Latest report offers path to meeting state’s biggest long-term challenge
• Ready Indiana available to help make training connections

INDIANA INGENUITY

A Whole New Ride

This isn’t the typical motorcycle experience. Find out what makes Cheetah Trikes different. [Full story]

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Research, Business Connections

New technology campuses to play a pivotal role in South Bend’s economic future. [Full story]

• Indiana’s Leaders: Karl G. King, public service
• Member Spotlight: South Bend Chocolate Company

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message
Focusing on our people

BizVoice® Web Exclusives
An early look at three March stories

Guest Column
Value of university degrees

BizVoice® ReVisited
International outreach at Purdue

Workplace Wellness
MacAllister Machinery, Inc.

Shorts

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