September / October 2017

Volume 20, Number 5

COVER STORIES

Venturing to the Next Level

Roundtable participants offer their perspectives on areas in which Indiana is faring well and the challenges that remain on the venture capital front. [Full story]

By the Numbers

Charts and graphics help tell the VC 101 story, including how our state and its Midwest neighbors compare. [Full story]

FEATURES

Bucshon on the Go

Experience a day in the life of an Indiana congressman – in photos and his own words. [Full story]

Avoiding Financial Peril

Fraud is certainly not new, but the tactics with today’s technologies test companies and individuals. [Full story]

FURTHERMORE

Back to (a Bigger) School

Indiana Chamber Foundation research reveals academic disadvantages for students from smaller districts. [Full story]

INDIANA VISION 2025: DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE CULTURE

Moving Forward; More on VC

• Advancing the vision: Progress toward the plan’s 36 goals
• Angels in the air: Early investors make their mark
• A second look: Out-of-state firms becoming more active

TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES

Spanning the State

• Recovery Force leader reveals funding approaches
• Columbus auto supplier embraces innovative advances
• Quick Hits: Coding schools, Curvo Labs and agricultural drones
• Guest Column: Patent litigation changes

BANKING/FINANCE/INVESTMENTS

Special Section Highlights

• Federal regulations: Plea from leaders – simple and reasonable
• Retirement trends: Balancing the pension and 401(k) options
• Found Elsewhere: Banking by the numbers
• Member Spotlight: First Merchants Corporation
• Member Spotlight: MainSource Financial Group
• Getting to Know: MCM CPAs and Advisors

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Message

Tweet Street

Guest Column
Quantum Leap and Hydro Grow LLC

Go To It

Business Resources