November / December 2004

Volume 7, Number 6

FEATURES

2004 Annual Award Winners

• Business Leader – Jerry Semler
• Government Leaders – David Ford and Brian Hasler
• Community – Muncie

2004 Volunteers of the Year

• D. Jean Northenor
• Jim Edwards
• Jim Heyde

EXEC CONNECT

Retail Challenges, Opportunities

Companies cope with economy, competitive forces, new technology [Full story]

Economic Vision 2010 Report Card

Complete Indiana results; independent analysis [Full story]

Going for the Win

Winning Communities program guides improvement process [Full story]

Regional Focus: Benton, Jasper, Newton Counties

• Resistance to Change Remains
• Corporate Citizenry: DeMotte State Bank
• Member Spotlight: Useful Products

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message
Local government efficiency won’t go away

From the Board Chair
A year to remember

At Work
The Design Collaborative

Watch Out
Sarbanes-Oxley: Whistleblower provisions

Pass It On
Successful public speaking

Finance
Sarbanes-Oxley: Private company impact

Guest Column
Seeking legal reform

Shorts

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