Indiana Business Magazine articles from February 2005

Indiana Business Magazine archives from February 2005

Indiana's new metropolitan areas: growth redefines the borders of our regional economies.(Indiana Indicators)
February 1, 2005... THIS MONTH MARKS THE first important usage of the recently redefined metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) for the state of Indiana. When we receive our first glimpse of state employment information for the new year, the Department of Workforce...

Dog collared: Invisible Fence for inside the house.(Around Indiana)(Zones from Innotek trains and controls your dog)
February 1, 2005... No more need to scold Fido for begging under the dinner table or curling tip on the sofa. The same Indiana people behind the Invisible Fence in your yard can now steer your pet clear of trouble in the house. A product called Zones uses...

The business makers: Purdue research and Indiana economic development.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... What's the role of a big state university? Professors don't always see eye-to-eye when they debate the primacy of educating students and conducting world-class research. Dr. Martin Jischke offers another twist. As president of Purdue...

Majoring in success: Indiana colleges come up with innovative brain-drain plugs.(Education)
February 1, 2005... AT THE UNIVERSITY OF Evansville, the Career Services department pairs students with alumni in a job-shadowing project. Grace College in Winona Lake has created an Orthopedic Scholar Institute to help local students find internships with the...

Tech connections: universities play vital role in the state's certified technology parks program.(Education)(Zoom Information Systems)
February 1, 2005... THE STATE'S FINANCIAL cupboard was bare in 2002, but the General Assembly and the governor decided they couldn't afford to wait to Energize Indiana with some aggressive economic-development programs. A key component of the package was the...

The big deals: Indiana's largest mergers and acquisitions of 2004.(Mergers & Acquisitions)
February 1, 2005... WHEN IT COMES TO mergers and acquisitions, you win some and you lose some. So how did Indiana's wins and losses add up in 2004? All in all, it could have been worse. True, among the top 25 deals identified by FactSet Mergerstat, there were...

Indiana's largest mergers and acquisitions of 2004.(Mergers & Acquisitions)
February 1, 2005... 1 Guidant*--$25.4 billion Acquirer: Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, N.J. Personal care products, pharmaceuticals and surgical equipment Target: Guidant Corp., Indianapolis Cardiovascular medical products 2 Anthem-WellPoint--$16.5...

Who's coming to town? Highlights of the year's Indiana meetings and conventions.(Meetings & Conventions)
February 1, 2005... FROM COWBOYS, GAMERS and clockmakers to fans of Mary Kay and R2-D2, thousands will attend a variety of large and unusual gatherings across Indiana this year. Century Center Convention Complex South Bend The Century Center offers...

Where to meet: a selection of Indiana conference centers.(Meeting & Conventions)(Directory)
February 1, 2005... FOR MEETINGS AND events that don't require a large convention center, one of Indiana's many conference centers might be the right choice. Across the state are numerous facilities suitable for a smaller meeting, a seminar, even an executive...

Choosing an ad agency: when is help needed? What factors should be considered?(Media & Marketing)
February 1, 2005... TO GET THE MOST BANG out of a buck with an advertising agency, businesses should not base their choice solely on creativity. Agencies that are honest, meet deadlines, offer expanded services and have the right personal chemistry will increase...

Southeast Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(Regional Report Southeast)(Belterra Casino Resort and Spa)
February 1, 2005... "Tourism is pretty good." Ripples of economic impact continue nearly eight years after "the boats" first brought casino gambling to Southeast Indiana. The latest include: a 300-room hotel tower added to the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in...

How to pick a health plan: do everything possible to make an informed decision.(Advice)
February 1, 2005... Many people who receive health insurance coverage from their employer have multiple plans from which to select. Which of the plans offered by your company is right for you and your family? In general, people are interested in having good...

Intellectual capital: the university role in building the economy.(Viewpoint)
February 1, 2005... THE OVERARCHING ISSUE casting a shadow across nearly every conversation about Indiana's future is the economy, and it will continue to be that way until Indiana begins to enjoy the fruits of statewide efforts to grow a more sustainable economic...