November / December 2009
Volume 12, Number 6
FEATURES
2009 Annual Award Winners
Adapting to changing circumstances and focusing on continual improvement are common traits for this year’s Business Leader, Government Leader and Community of the Year.
John Swisher | Stan Jones | Valparaiso
Members and Mentors Making a Difference
Of the nearly 5,000 companies from around the state that value their investment in the Indiana Chamber, more than 200 have been members for at least 50 years.
Volunteers of the Year
Tim Haffner | Melissa Proffitt Reese | Jerry Jones
Expanding the Flying Opportunities
Today’s busy business professionals seek alternatives in air travel. Some purchase their own planes, while others rely on charter services and nontraditional airports for increased efficiency. [Full story]
COMMUNITY FOCUS
Dealing With an Evolving Economy in Muncie
City government is forced to make dramatic cuts in an effort to balance the budget. At the same time, developments lead to an exciting downtown future for Ivy Tech Community College. [Full story]
- Indiana’s Leaders: Jo Ann Gora, Ball State University
- Getting to Know: Minnetrista
INDIANA INGENUITY
A Good Kind of Road Rage
New business is producing innovative vehicle signs to help promote communication and increase safety along the highway. Indiana companies are partnering in the effort. [Full story]
Taking Advantage of Workforce Wisdom
Indiana Chamber Foundation prepares to release a series of studies looking at the aging population and its widespread impacts. [Full story]
One School, Two Award Winners
Second annual Mr. Math and Mr. Science honorees both come from Terre Haute South. Students excel in a variety of areas to earn prestigious honor. [Full story]
DEPARTMENTS
President’s Message
Lessons learned from the winners
Web Exclusives
An early look at three November stories
Watch Out
HR changes from Washington
Workplace Wellness
Hop on that bicycle
BizVoice® ReVisited
Taking the nursing shortage
Featured Video
Editorial Calendar
May 2024
Best Places to Work in Indiana
Quality of Place (Housing, inclusive culture, etc.)
County Spotlight: Wayne
August 2024
Infrastructure and Energy
Election Preview
County Spotlight: DuBois
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