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]