November / December 2008

FEATURES
2008 Annual Award Winners
A common trait among our recipients is a focus on the future – whether it’s meeting today’s challenges or improving on an already successful venture.
- Business Leader: Tony George
- Government Leaders: Joe Kernan and Randall Shepard
- Community of the Year: Noblesville
Members Making a Difference
The Indiana Chamber’s nearly 4,900 member companies employ 800,000 Hoosier workers. Those companies, and the individuals who give back to this organization, are deserving of special recognition.
Volunteers of the Year
Growing the Life Sciences
Agriculture is making a comeback and automobiles are not going away. But there is a new, key ingredient in Indiana’s economic future.
- Panel explores possibilities
- Indiana Innovation Alliance
- Statewide success (Muncie, Michigan City)
- Indiana Ingenuity: AIT Laboratories
It’s Not Just in Indiana
An IBM team works on government efficiency efforts around the globe. An expert with firsthand experience shares his insight on implementing needed reforms. [Full story]
COMMUNITY FOCUS
You Can Book It Here
Two Crawfordsville companies – one calling the area home for more than 80 years and the other for less than eight – involved in publishing, printing and distribution prove to be strong community partners. [Full story]
- Indiana’s Leaders: David Johnson, MUFFY
- Member Spotlight: Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power
Honoring Academic Excellence
Bright futures await the winners of inaugural Mr. Math and Miss Science awards. Learn more about these special students. [Full story]
DEPARTMENTS
President’s Message
Looking ahead to 2009
BizVoice® Web Exclusives
An early look at three November stories
BizVoice® ReVisited
Indiana’s 21 Fund
Workplace Wellness
Try a little deskercise
Pass It On
Roach: Legislation led to innovation
Prickel: Selling in a slow economy
Mahlmann: Building your business
Editorial Calendar
August 2026
Workforce Wellness Advantage
Next-Gen Indiana
Northeast Corner
November 2026
Saluting the Best
The Road Ahead
Partners in Prosperity
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