November / December 2009

November / December 2009 -MagazineCoverVolume 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 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

Shorts

Found Elsewhere

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

Full Calendar

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