Indiana Business Magazine articles from February 2002

Indiana Business Magazine archives from February 2002

A better recession for Indiana? (Indiana Indicators).(employment and income information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Once upon a time the Indiana economy was more predictable. Or at least some of us thought so. Housing and autos were the engine of our economic existence. And since these two sectors led the plunge into, and the growth out of, every national...

When the power grid goes down: Survivalists seek out hardware store that serves Amish Country. (Opener).(Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Pull into the lot at Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware and, at first glance, it seems about like any other independent, small-town hardware store: some 14,000 square feet, tucked into a little shopping plaza, an affiliate of Fort Wayne-based Do It...

School Biz: are tough times good for Indianapolis-based ITT Educational Services? Investors seem to think so. (Cover Story).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Want to learn a highly marketable skill in a reasonable timeframe, on a schedule that caters to your current job? Students across the country are saying "yes" and are turning to for-profit post-secondary institutions-even though they can be...

Big Deals: New Indiana public companies top the 2001 list. (Special Feature).(top 25 merger and acquisition deals)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... In the game of mergers and acquisitions, Indiana came out on the losing end again in 2001. Of the state's 25 biggest deals, the acquirer was from elsewhere in 10 of the transactions, while only five of the target companies were from out of...

Voice of Business: Insider takes the helm at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. (CEO Profile).(Kevin Brinegar appointed president of Indiana Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2002... There is a new voice for Indiana business. Kevin Brinegar, a veteran lobbyist and public policy expert for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, has been selected as its new president. Brinegar succeeds longtime chamber leader Chris LaMothe, who is...

A powerful tool: Examples of enhanced, streamlined operations through e-commerce. (E-Business).(electronic commerce)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... "Electronic commerce is a powerful tool for business transformation that allows companies to enhance and streamline their operations," says Ed Simcox Jr., president and CEO at Saurian Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis. "Uses of e-commerce...

E-Learning: Indiana colleges take "distributed learning" to the next level. (Education).(electronic learning offered at Indiana College Network)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... In today's fast-paced world, finding time for much of anything beyond work and personal responsibilities becomes more difficult all the time. The idea of going back to college for many adults seems like an impossibility, with too much driving...

School Support: Gifts to Indiana colleges becoming critical. (Education).(philanthropic contributions are much needed and put to use)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Universities around the state rely on more than just tuition and state aid to create excellence on their campuses. Donations from alumni and other contributors also are critical to help schools and their students thrive. State schools...

Star Wars to Studebakers: What's coming to Indiana cities this year? (Meetings & Conventions).(Convention and Visitors Bureau market information)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Cities across the state capitalize on Indiana's centralized location to attract national and regional conventions. Within a day's drive for two-thirds of the country's population, Indiana is an appealing option for those who would rather drive...

Meeting the Budget: Creatively controlling corporate event costs. (Meetings & Conventions).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... With Corporate expenses being scrutinized in a shaky economy, offsite meetings and events can still succeed without breaking the budget. But it does take some flexibility in amenities and schedule dates. Being able to determine specific needs...

Contact the CVB. (Meetings & Conventions).(contacting the convention and visitors bureau when planning a meeting)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Planning an annual meeting for 40 or 4,000 is challenging, exciting and, unfortunately, sometimes frustrating. Where to hold it, what to schedule during down time, and how to please so many people are a few of the objectives facing the...

Southeast Indiana update: Top business stories. (Regional Report Southeast).(Indiana top business and industry by county)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... DEARBORN COUNTY Gaming and industry give Dearborn County a stable economic outlook, reports David Poole, director of economic development for the Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce. Gaming dominates the local economy, with 2,400...

Focus: Madison a bright future built upon a well-preserved past. (Regional Report Southeast).(portrayal)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... "We have the historic downtown Madison--quaint, nice eateries, unique shopping experiences," says Connie Combs, executive vice president of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. "Then you travel to Madison's hilltop, which is commercialized...

Indiana Stocks.(price on 12/31/01, year-end 2000)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... INDIANA STOCKS Company Ticker Price 12/31/01 Year-end 2000 Alltrista ALC 15.70 13.50 AMB Financial Corp. AMFC 9.00 8.63 Ameriana...

How should you invest? (Investments).(investment information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... We are now officially in a recession. The depth and length of this recession are unknown. In such an uncertain economy, how should you invest? INVEST NOW First, if you have been waiting to invest, consider doing it now. There are...