Indiana Business Magazine articles from August 2007

Indiana Business Magazine archives from August 2007

Link between taxes and health-care costs.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
August 1, 2007... "THINGS THAT CAN'T GO on forever, don't." If those famous words of the otherwise obscure Nixon-era economic advisor Herbert Stem apply to anything, it is health-care spending. Most of us recognize that health care is expensive, breaking the...

Local secrets, big finds: national travel Web site's five Indiana favorites.(AROUND INDIANA)
August 1, 2007... "IT TAKES A GOOD 10 minutes just to read the menu, and another 10 to make up your mind." That's how one ice cream lover described Mom & Pop's Cone Comer in an entry submitted to the "Local Secrets, Big Finds" survey conducted by Travelocity and...

Down to earth: it's the "started-in-a-garage" success story of Fort Wayne's WaterFurnace International, a pioneer and leader in geothermal heating and cooling systems.(Cover story)(Company overview)
August 1, 2007... THE COMPANY'S beginning was both modest and magical. In the late 1970s, two geothermal pioneers, Dan Ellis in Fort Wayne and Dave Hatherton in Toronto, Canada, were independently creating geothermal systems by altering existing HVAC products....

The executive physical: taking care of business means taking care of the people at the top.(management of health of executives )
August 1, 2007... BOUNCING FROM MEETING to meeting, traveling for days at a time, grabbing fast food or dining on rich restaurant fare and being connected to the office 24/7--the demands of running a company can take a toll on the health of its executives. In...

Square feet & more: update on the state's major convention centers, hotel and meeting facilities.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
August 1, 2007... Southern Indian. Closed as a hotel since 1932, West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden, reopened ahead of schedule in May, featuring 246 luxury guestrooms and suites, a fitness center, Sinclair's fine dining restaurant, Ballard's for drinks...

Estate planning tips: ten suggestions to prepare for business after death.(ESTATE PLANNING)
August 1, 2007... WHILE MOST BUSINESS owners have grand plans for the future of their companies, they often find it difficult to consider that future when they are no longer around. That's why estate planning experts from around the state encourage business...

Meeting getaways: three different options--relaxation, recreation and an extended lunch.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
August 1, 2007... MEETING PLANNERS HAVE it tough. They have to find a place that fits the basic need--like accommodating a sales meeting, board meeting, annual retreat or strategic-planning session, while setting the proper stage. That stage could be anything...

Building traffic: taking your Web site to the next level--from blogs to "video magazines.".(MARKETING)(Website overview)
August 1, 2007... IT'S BEEN MORE THAN 10 years since Indiana's Internet pioneers used little more than text, a few links and the occasional photo to stake out the first wave of Web sites. Today the rush to develop cyberspace is still going in full force, but the...

North-central Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(influence of growth of business on regional development)
August 1, 2007... EIGHT NEW AGRI-businesses--six of them producing alternative fuels--and a dozen new or expanding manufacturers are helping the 10-county north-central Indiana region with new investments and job growth. Alternative fuels. "The Andersons...

20 years of SIA: Subaru of Indiana Automotive.(REGIONAL REPORT: NORTH-CENTRAL)
August 1, 2007... When Tippecanoe County residents learned 20 years ago that a $500 million car plant would soon rise from an 800-acre corn field, few could have predicted how dramatically the news would change their community for the better. Today, with...

Tipton picked: county gets state-of-the-art GETRAG/Chrysler transmission plant.(REGIONAL REPORT: NORTH-CENTRAL)
August 1, 2007... WHILE GETRAG/CHRYSLER Group's June announcement that it will build a transmission plant in Tipton doesn't mean new jobs because the 1,170 employees will come from the Chrysler Group Kokomo-area Enhanced Layoff Pool, the $530 million investment...

Meeting planner sherpas: hotel conference centers provide single-contact meeting directors.(ADVICE: MEETINGS)(Conference news)
August 1, 2007... EVERY MOUNTAIN climber needs a veteran "sherpa" to help him or her reach the destination. Without this experienced guide, costly mistakes can be made. and reaching the final goal or destination may be compromised. A sherpa provides the climber...

Add long-term benefits? Why employers and employees should consider it.(ADVICE: BENEFITS)
August 1, 2007... THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU expects today's 65 or older population to double to nearly 70 million in 2030. It's critical for today's employers and employees to prepare now for the downside--chronic health conditions and the cost of long-term...

Purdue: pole star for Indiana: university's role supporting people, institutions, businesses and government.(influence of universities on the society)(Viewpoint essay)
August 1, 2007... SHORTLY AFTER I ARRIVED in Indiana to begin my duties at Purdue, I had the opportunity meet with Gov. Mitch Daniels, and he told me I should think of the university as the pole star for our state. I like the metaphor, because it...

Anderson University: academic and Christian discovery.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... 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: thinking big, taking creative risks and making connections.(management and evaluation of Ball State University)
August 1, 2007... Thinking big, taking creative risks and making connections are part of the Ball State University culture. We believe curious students excel in an intellectually energetic environment--one that challenges, yet supports. IMMERSION LEARNING...

Bethel College: a U.S. News top-tier college.(management and evaluation of Bethel College)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... A TRUE EDUCATION Situated on 75 beautifully wooded acres in a residential area of South Bend/Mishawaka, Bethel College offers students the freedom to become truly educated: to understand, with depth and insight, the world and their place...

Indiana college guide.
August 1, 2007... Ancilla College Donaldson Affiliation: Roman Catholic Level of study offered: Associate's Degree Undergraduate Enrollment Total: 624 Men: 27.4% Women: 72.6% Minorities: 64 International: 4 Costs...

Davenport University: discover Davenport. Discover your potential.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... Davenport University has a 140-year tradition of preparing graduates for in-demand careers in business, technology and health professions. With more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the university is preparing students for...

Indiana State University: delivers more from Day One.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Indiana State University delivers more from Day One! Every day, Indiana State offers the valuable hands-on research, lab and field experiences tomorrow's leaders and innovators need to succeed in the 21st century....

Indiana Tech: campuses in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Elkhart.(management and evaluation of Indiana Tech engineering institute)
August 1, 2007... 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 beyond engineering. As the world constantly moves forward,...

Indiana University: offering 336 degree programs.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... Challenging academics, a diverse student body, interesting people, superb faculty, exceptional technology, endless activities, opportunities to succeed, and a beautiful campus are just a few of the things students find at Indiana University....

Indiana University Northwest: an excellent regional university serving 5,000 students.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... 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--Purdue University Indianapolis: earn a degree from IU or Purdue.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... 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.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... 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: serving adult, low-income and minority students.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... As Indiana's only predominantly black college, Martin University has become an asset to Indianapolis and the local economy by serving adult-age, low-income and minority students. The university offers 17 undergraduate degrees and two graduate...

Taylor University: campuses in Upland and Fort Wayne.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... 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: independent university with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.(management and evaluation of Tri-State University)
August 1, 2007... Tri-State University in Angola, Ind., is riding a wave of positive change like none in its history. An independent university, it enrolls 1,600 students. With small classes and a low student-to-faculty ratio (13:1), students find it easy to...

University of Evansville: experienced in business. The UE edge.(management and evaluation of University of Evansville)
August 1, 2007... "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...

University of Southern Indiana: innovative housing, accessibility to USI professors appeal to students.(2007-2008 Indiana College Guide)
August 1, 2007... University of Southern Indiana is a comprehensive public higher education institution in Evansville. USI's appeal to students is found in its size, the accessibility of professors, its beautiful environment and innovative housing, its proximity...

Valparaiso University: liberal arts, sciences and professional studies.(management and evaluation of Valparaiso university)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Consistently ranked as a top master's level school and "best value" institution in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a private, independent Lutheran school offering more than 70 areas of study within five...