Indiana Business Magazine articles from August 2006

Indiana Business Magazine archives from August 2006

The small business myth? About 53 percent of net job growth in the last decade has come from businesses with more than 100 employees.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
August 1, 2006... THE IMAGES ARE OUT there, reinforced almost every day. Big business is bad, led by overpaid executives who are out of touch, hiring lobbyists to get laws changed in their favor, or worse yet, driving smaller companies out of business. Small...

Thanks for Big Brother watching? Software keeps an eye on employees' communications at work.(AROUND INDIANA)
August 1, 2006... BIG BROTHER MAY BE watching you, and if he is, you should be thankful. That's the message from an Indianapolis company that's in the Big Brother business. CTI Group develops software for billing and communications management, and its newly...

The return of French Lick: the grandeur and gambling resume this fall.(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... THE NEW FRENCH LICK Springs Resort & Casino approaches its grand opening in November and soon visitors to the restored landmark hotel will step back into the splendor that brought high society to Orange County during the Roaring Twenties. ...

Our state of health: Indiana's smoking and obesity rankings are still poor. Increase the cigarette tax?(HEALTH & FITNESS)
August 1, 2006... THE ADVICE HASN'T changed over the years: eat right, exercise and shun tobacco. Do these things, we're told, and we'll live healthier and longer. Maybe the message is too subtle for us Hoosiers, or maybe we're just a contrary lot, but we...

Square feet & more: update on Indiana's major conventions centers.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
August 1, 2006... PLANNING A CORPORATE meeting or convention has never been easier. Numerous public facilities around the state offer flexible meeting space galore. Most have onsite A/V equipment, high-speed Internet access, full-service catering and dedicated...

High-tech hospitality: from metal room keys in real mailboxes to room key cards programmed to expire on departure dates.(ADVICE HOSPITALITY)
August 1, 2006... GROWING UP IN THE hospitality industry in the '70s, I had a "cool" job working at a downtown Indianapolis hotel. From the "Amazing Kreskin" who said I was "better than he was" because I knew his room number when he walked up to the front desk...

Meeting getaways: some suggestions for your next company retreat.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
August 1, 2006... LEAVING THE CORPORATE conference room behind and taking business meetings on the road offers many advantages. For one, an offsite location, free of distractions, can provide a fresh perspective for strategic-planning sessions. Whether it's a...

Brand awareness: tips on building your company's image.(MARKETING)
August 1, 2006... IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG to judge a brand. We do that in just a fraction of a second each time we see a familiar logo that elicits feelings and emotions about a company, product or service. As a unique and identifiable symbol, name or...

Estate tax planning? The "death tax" wasn't repeal with higher exclusions will it apply to your estate?(ESTATE PLANNING)
August 1, 2006... PRESIDENT BUSH'S 2001 tax package included a phase-out of the estate tax--"death tax" to some--with full repeal in 2010. But to get it passed without a straight-up vote, it was part of a 10-year budget reconciliation bill that sunsets in 2011,...

North-central Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(REGIONAL REPORT: NORTH CENTRAL)
August 1, 2006... AGRIBUSINESS REIGNS in north-central Indiana as ethanol and biodiesel plants go up and pork processing and seed producers expand. And despite some blips and uncertainties in manufacturing, that industry, too, is posting high scores. Ag...

Lafayette manufacturing: advanced, lean and plant expansions topping $525 million.(REGIONAL REPORT: NORTH CENTRAL)
August 1, 2006... WITH ENGINES, GEARS, truck trailers, corn starch, magnet wire, window blinds, automobiles and more rolling off production lines, recent plant expansions topping $525 million, and Toyota coming to town, Lafayette manufacturing is redefining the...

Peru & Miami County: Growth at Grissom Aeroplex and Ivy Tech arrives.(REGIONAL REPORT NORTH CENTRAL)(Ivy Tech Community College )
August 1, 2006... GROWTH AT GRISSOM Aeroplex, a fall opening of Ivy Tech Community College and dramatic trail and streetscape enhancements are the latest developments for Miami County, known for its rich history, recreation and established industries. About...

Not so small world: experience marketing is here. Better learn to thrive on it.(ADVICE / MARKETING)
August 1, 2006... UNLIKE THE WEATHER, about which much is said but little short-term influence levied, "experience marketing" is both all around us and completely focused in the here-and-now management of brand, product and corporate influence. It is hard...

Indiana college guide.
August 1, 2006... Ancilla College Donaldson Affiliation: Roman Catholic Level of study offered: Associate's Degree Undergraduate Enrollment Total: 602 Men: 30.6% Women: 69.4% Minorities: 70 International: 4 Costs...

Anderson University: academic and Christian discovery.
August 1, 2006... Founded in 1917, Anderson University is a private, Christian liberal arts university with approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers 60 undergraduate majors along with graduate programs in theology, business,...

Ball State University: a tradition of innovation.
August 1, 2006... Ball State University's tradition of innovation in teaching and learning is bringing together people, ideas, and extraordinary resources to redefine academic excellence. We start with bright, curious students who are drawn to an...

Davenport University: prepare for the 21st century.
August 1, 2006... 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...

Earlham College: intellectual challenge.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Earlham College's challenging intellectual environment attracts a diverse group of students from 49 states and 52 countries. Although the 1,200 students come with a variety of motivations--academic, political, social, athletic, ethical and...

Indiana State University: innovative programs that will make an impact in Indiana and beyond.
August 1, 2006... Indiana State University provides tomorrow's leaders and innovators with the valuable hands-on research, lab and field experiences they need to succeed. Whether graduating with a bachelor's degree or a doctorate, our students enter the...

Indiana Tech: providing career-focused, professional programs of higher education since 1930.
August 1, 2006... RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS--OF YOURSELF AND OF YOUR UNIVERSITY Indiana Tech was founded in 1930 to meet a need for trained engineers in a changing society. More than 75 years later, society still needs a trained workforce, but the needs go far...

Indiana University: major research university in an atmosphere of personal attention.
August 1, 2006... 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 university serving 5,000 students.
August 1, 2006... 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,...

Indiana University School of Informatics: IT Career Fair coming to IU this fall.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Dear colleagues, The IU School of Informatics is a valuable resource for technology talent. We are making it easy for employers to reach technology majors on the Web at iuinformaticscareers.com Visit our site to post jobs and internships...

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: earn a degree from IU or Purdue.
August 1, 2006... 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.
August 1, 2006... 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. ...

Ivy Tech Community College: degrees that result in good-paying jobs; credits that transfer.
August 1, 2006... You may already be aware that Ivy Tech has gone through several evolutions and name changes over the years. Today, we are Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, giving us a more comprehensive role than ever before and making us a centerpiece of...

Manchester College: an exceptional college close to home.
August 1, 2006... Consistently declared a "Best College" and a "Best Value" by the leading college guides, Manchester College is getting even better! A new Science Center designed for maximum interaction with all the natural sciences, with hands-on...

Martin University: serves adult-aged, low income and minority students.
August 1, 2006... Martin University is a community within the community with a distinct mission: to serve adult-aged, 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, 2006... 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...

Tri-State University: a private, career-centered education.
August 1, 2006... Imagine walking to a class and seeing a professor who addresses you by your first name and wants to know how things are going. Once you're in class, you recognize all of your classmates and use the classroom's new technology to finish up a...

University of Evansville: experience-based learning with a global perspective.
August 1, 2006... "To compete successfully in today's global economy, you have to have the tools--an open, creative mind, a strong grasp of the fundamentals of how business works and as much hands-on experience as you can get... and that's what you'll get at...

Valparaiso University: liberal arts, sciences and professional studies.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... 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...

Vincennes University: New State Center for Applied Technology at Vincennes.
August 1, 2006... Construction will begin this year on Vincennes University's State Center for Applied Technology. This $12 million facility will deliver programming designed exclusively for the needs of business and industry training. It will offer flexible...