November / December 2013

Volume 16, Number 6

FEATURES

Business of Sports: Jonathan Bender

Knee injuries took him off the court, but the former Pacer jumped into a new career in business. [Full story]

Workplace Wellness Takeaways

Two participants provide their perspective on the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit. [Full story]

Indiana Vision 2025: A Plan for Hoosier Prosperity

Learn about next steps in the Indiana Chamber’s long-range economic development strategy. [Full story]

2013 Annual Award Winners

Making a difference is one of the common characteristics of our honorees each year. Long-time contributions and more recent efforts are both part of the equation.

• Business Leader of the Year: Steve Ferguson carries on the legacy at Cook Group and French Lick Resort
• Government Leader of the Year: Richard Lugar recalls a storied career and his influences
• Community of the Year: Bedford leaders partner together to energize citizens and diversify business

Raise Your Hand

Three dedicated individuals are honored for giving their time, talents and passion to the Indiana Chamber and its affiliates.

• Mike Campbell
• Ron Christian
• Melissa Proffitt Reese

Members Matter

• Cornerstone Partners: Chamber recognizes organizations for their investment of time and resources
• Member Spotlight: City Securities Corporation
• Getting to Know: Creighton Brothers
• 50-year honor roll

All About Economic Development

• Roundtable: Leaders of four economic development groups discuss tackling business expansion on a regional basis
• Mall ‘Madness’: It’s no game; some former malls are transitioning into a wide variety of business uses
• Playing Offense: Over 38,000 Hoosier jobs are supported by defense dollars. That’s just one element in Indiana’s thriving defense industry story

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message
Playing the numbers game

New look in 2014/Tweet scene

Shorts

Legal Column
2014 regulatory changes

Found Elsewhere
Defense industry impacts