Indiana Business Magazine articles from August 2005

Indiana Business Magazine archives from August 2005

Strong momentum: Indiana economy on pace to create 50,000 net new jobs this year. The reason? Manufacturing.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
August 1, 2005... THERE IS MOSTLY GOOD news on the economy Both in Indiana and in the nation as a whole, the year's second half began with reasonably strong momentum. Buoyed by surprisingly low interest rates, a weak dollar and a strong rebound in business...

Getting Indiana in shape: tenderloin-loving governor launches fitness crusade.(AROUND INDIANA)(health website launched)
August 1, 2005... COULD IT BE A FLIP-FLOP? On the campaign trail, Gov. Mitch Daniels was not shy about declaring his love for that most Hoosier of delicacies, the pork tenderloin. Now, he says Hoosier adults ought to shed their unhealthy habits, eat right and be...

On a roll? What's behind the dramatic growth of Indiana's RV industry? Baby Boomers buying vs. higher fuel costs.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... IT'S ALMOST LIKE A parallel universe, where conventional business wisdom doesn't apply. It would seem like the past few years should have been tough on the recreation-vehicle business. The economy was in recession for a time and sluggish...

Square feet and more: an update on major meeting places in Indiana.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(convention centers)
August 1, 2005... Evansville Auditorium & Convention Centre, Evansville, Opened in 1999, the $35 million, state-of-the-art, 280,000-square-foot Centre can host up to 4,000 delegates. The Centre offers wide-open spaces and features a dynamic, multi-tiered,...

Executive health tips: one suggestion: check airportgyms.com.(EXECUTIVE HEALTH)
August 1, 2005... YOU'RE A BUSY EXECUTIVE, with no time for a fitness routine except for the occasional round of golf. Your time is not your own, it seems, with endless meetings, business lunches and travel, plus trying to meet family obligations. Sounds...

Keeping it in the family: suggestions for taking the business to the next generation.(ESTATE PLANNING)
August 1, 2005... ALTHOUGH NEARLY A third of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation, only 12 percent make it into the third and only 3 percent beyond that, according to the Family Firm Institute, a membership organization for professionals...

eMarketing: why permission-based email marketing is growing. It's not spam.(MEDIA & MARKETING)
August 1, 2005... LEGITIMATE EMAIL marketing--not spam or unsolicited email--is changing the face of how businesses conduct marketing campaigns. It benefits both marketers and customers. "Marketers are beginning to appreciate the unique value of email in...

Meeting getaways: some suggestions for off-the-beaten-path corporate retreats.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
August 1, 2005... MUCH OF THE TIME, A conference in the company boardroom or even an online meeting will get the job done. But for strategic planning, team building and other purposes, it's critical to leave distractions behind and focus on the matter at hand....

North-central Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(REGIONAL REPORT NORTH CENTRAL)
August 1, 2005... INDIANA'S TRADITIONAL strengths in manufacturing and agribusiness continue growing in north-central Indiana even as communities build new business and technology parks and land high-tech prizes. Manufacturing strong. Lafayette had...

Good business climate: Lafayette-West Lafayette is one of Forbes magazine's Top 25 Best Small Metro Areas.(REGIONAL REPORT NORTH CENTRAL)
August 1, 2005... EARNING A SPOT ON THE Forbes magazine list of Top 25 Best Small Metro Areas for good business climate means measuring up in cost of doing business, workforce-education levels, and job and income growth. That's the business end. On the community...

Kokomo: the "City of Firsts" is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.(REGIONAL REPORT NORTH CENTRAL)
August 1, 2005... KOKOMO, THE "CITY OF Firsts," is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Its contributions to the world are substantial--the invention of stainless steel, the first commercially built automobile and the first push-button car radio are just...

Who's the beneficiary of your IRA? What should you consider as you select one?(ADVICE / ESTATE PLANNING)
August 1, 2005... WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT estate planning, you probably think about making sure you have a will and you establish various trusts. While these are critical, by focusing only on these estate planning tools, something very simple is often overlooked:...

Give your home? For charitable contributions, consider real estate.(ADVICE / PLANNED GIVING)
August 1, 2005... REAL ESTATE VALUES HAVE risen dramatically in recent years, and many people now own multiple properties for recreation or investment. As you consider supporting your alma mater, church or any other favorite charitable organization, don't...

Go RVing: take a trip in a recreation vehicle and support a major Hoosier industry.(VIEWPOINT)
August 1, 2005... I ONCE HEARD THAT Herman Melville was asked where all of the beautiful gardens which surrounded the homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts, came from. He replied that New Bedford whale men dredged them up from the bottom of the seven seas. I...

Indiana college guide.
August 1, 2005... Ancilla College Donaldson Level of study offered: Associate's Degree Undergraduate Enrollment Total: 602 Men: 30.6% Women: 69.4% Minorities: 57 International: 4 Costs In-state tuition: $9,830...

Anderson University: a private, Christian liberal-arts university.
August 1, 2005... Founded in 1917, Anderson University is a private, Christian liberal-arts university with approximately 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Today, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors along with graduate programs in...

Ball State University: a nationally recognized teaching and research university.
August 1, 2005... Ball State University arrived on Indiana's higher education landscape on August 29, 1899, and evolved quickly, some say, into a nationally recognized teaching and research university. From its humble one-building beginning, today's campus...

Davenport University: campuses in Merrillville and South Bend/Mishawaka.
August 1, 2005... Established in 1866, Davenport University is one of the oldest educational institutions in the United States. It is governed by a board of trustees consisting of professionals and community leaders from the business, health, legal and education...

Franklin College: founded in 1834, it is one of the oldest colleges in Indiana.
August 1, 2005... Franklin College is well known for preparing students for lives of excellence, leadership and service. A Franklin College liberal arts education focuses on the growth of the whole person, including the development of a meaningful system of...

Indiana State University: involvement. Leadership. Participation. Growth.
August 1, 2005... Involvement. Leadership. Participation. Growth. Some of the most rewarding experiences Indiana State University students have don't always occur in the classroom. They also occur through involvement in clubs, athletics, student government and...

Indiana University: major research university, individual attention.
August 1, 2005... Indiana University Bloomington offers the advantages of a major research university in an atmosphere of personal attention. Our individual support services help students find internships, choose majors, connect with other students, study abroad...

Indiana University Northwest: an excellent regional public university.
August 1, 2005... Indiana University Northwest, one of eight campuses of Indiana University, serves more than 5,000 students in the seven-county region of northwest Indiana, collectively from Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Pulaski and Starke counties,...

Indian University School of Informatics: hosting the IT Career Fair.
August 1, 2005... Dear colleagues, Indiana University is making it easier than ever for employers to get early access to technology majors at the 2005 IT Career Fair, September 14th on the Bloomington campus. Hosted by the Indiana University School of...

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: earn a degree from IU or Purdue.
August 1, 2005... IUPUI Academic Life--IUPUI students are as diverse as the city around them, coming from many walks of life and varied ethnic cultures, with different personal, academic and professional goals. The IUPUI Office of Student Life and Diversity...

Indiana Wesleyan University: liberal-arts and professional education.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Professional adults, now more than ever, are heading back into the classroom to further their education, and Indiana Wesleyan University is meeting their needs for convenience, practicality, professional relevance and effectiveness. ...

Martin University: serves adult-age, low-income and minority students.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Martin University is a community within the community with a distinct mission: to serve adult-age, low-income and minority students. Through the leadership of its founding president, Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin, Martin University has made it...

Taylor University: campuses in Upland and Fort Wayne.
August 1, 2005... Founded in 1846, Taylor University has become one of the preeminent Christian colleges in the nation while educating students for lifelong learning and the ministering of the redemptive love of Jesus Christ to a world in need. With campuses in...

University of Evansville: what sets the UE's School of Business Administration apart?
August 1, 2005... In today's business and legal environment, the chief executive officer of a publicly held company is expected to be highly skilled in a number of functions," says Mark Lemond, CEO of Shoe Carnival and University of Evansville class of 1978...

University of Indianapolis: "experience is everything.".
August 1, 2005... Having dreamed since childhood of being an archeologist, Jennifer Rhodes considered programs at several colleges before choosing the University of Indianapolis. What made the difference for this Marysville, Ohio, resident? A chance to get...

Valparaiso University: liberal arts, sciences and professional studies.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top master's level school in the Midwest and a "best value," Valparaiso University (Valpo) offers more than 70 areas of study in liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. Located one...