Indiana Business Magazine articles from July 2005

Indiana Business Magazine archives from July 2005

Output outperforms: Indiana's gross state product increase is best in the Midwest. Manufacturing leads the way.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
July 1, 2005... ASK ANY ECONOMIC developer what he or she is expected to produce, and the answer is a single syllable: jobs. It's hard to see anything wrong with that, but zeroing in on job creation alone as the bottom line for our economic health gives us...

On location in Indiana: new promotion for the state's film and video industry.(AROUND INDIANA)
July 1, 2005... IT'S A THRILL TO SEE THE Hoosier state portrayed on the big screen, by big-name actors. Those involved in Indiana's film business still point with pride to "A League of Their Own," the 1992 baseball flick filmed in part in southwest Indiana and...

Christmas in July?(AROUND INDIANA)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... "EVERYBODY LIKES TO get money," says Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter. And Carter has the opportunity that is the dream of many politicians: giving away money. The attorney general's office is currently promoting its Indiana...

Technology stars: TechPoint's Mira Awards recognize those "at the top of their game.".
July 1, 2005... MORE THAN 700 OF THE state's top technology business leaders gathered for the 2005 Techpoint Mira awards in Indianapolis to recognize companies that are shaping the future of Indiana business. Techpoint, a statewide technology organization,...

The game plan: tightening the state's focus on economic development. Indiana Department of Commerce is gone.(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
July 1, 2005... HEADING TO DOWNTOWN Indianapolis to find the Indiana Department of Commerce? You won't find it. "It doesn't exist," says Michael S. "Mickey" Maurer, the man in charge of Indiana's economic development. Indeed, Gov. Mitch Daniels had only...

Brain power: universities boost economic development.(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
July 1, 2005... Indiana should stop comparing itself negatively to California. So says Donald F. Kuratko, executive director of the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. "The latest ranking (of...

Retirement plan choices: even small companies have options that are more employer-friendly.(RETIREMENT PLANNING)
July 1, 2005... IF YOU DON'T HAVE A corporate retirement plan in place now, you're likely running a smaller firm. And you're in good company. "Of companies with under 100 employees, fewer than half already have a plan," says Phil Allen, vice president and...

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence recognize Indiana companies.(ENVIRONMENT)
July 1, 2005... IT'S RESPONSIBLE TO reduce, reuse and recycle, and many Hoosier companies are finding innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Often it's as easy as changing a process, reducing waste, donating or selling excess materials or discovering...

Doing more with less: reducing the cost of producing and distributing documents.(ADVICE: OFFICE TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2005... DURING THE PAST FIVE years, companies have been increasingly focused on driving operating efficiencies to fund and support future growth. Corporate profits are challenged by rising costs and slower revenue growth. Senior management teams are...

The Sagamore Club & Community: a premier residential community in Noblesville surrounding a Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course.(EXECUTIVE LIVING)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... HAMILTON COUNTY'S GROWTH HAS been propelled by major development in Carmel and Fishers. Now, Noblesville, the Hamilton County seat, is boasting upscale developments including The Sagamore Club & Community With its 335 home sites caressing The...

East-Central Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(REGIONAL REPORT EAST CENTRAL)
July 1, 2005... New jobs. Muncie has landed a big one, reports Christy Steele, vice president for technology advancement at Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance. Toronto-based Magna International Inc. announced last fall that it would build a...

Muncie: accolades and challenges as America's "Middletown" transitions.(REGIONAL REPORT EAST CENTRAL)
July 1, 2005... MUNCIE -- POPULATION 67,430--has been described as the "representative" midsize American community in several "Middletown" sociological studies of the city But the recent recognition earned by the Delaware County seat are anything but typical....

Clean your keyboard-and wash your hands.(Medical Update)(harmful bacteria survive on keyboards and their covers)(washing your hands is the best strategy to prevent the spread of germs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Three types of potentially harmful bacteria can survive for hours on computer keyboards and keyboard covers, warn infection control experts. While the problem is especially important in hospitals and other healthcare settings, the findings may...

Promising treatment for blocked leg arteries.(Medical Update)(a clinical trial to check if drug-coated stent can help in treatment of peripheral arterial disease)
July 1, 2005... In March, a landmark clinical trial evaluating a drug-coated stent for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) received its first patient. The disease, which affects more than 10 million Americans each year, often goes undiagnosed, according to the...

Have dry eye? Don't ignore it.(Medical Update)(non-invasive tear break-up time test can help detect dry eye)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Never ignore dry eyes, advises Dr. Michael Lemp, clinical professor of ophthalmology at Georgetown University. Left untreated, inadequate tearing can potentially lead to cell damage on the surface of the eye. On average, a person blinks...

Eating well on the go.(Medical Update)(tips to save calories while travelling in summer)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... It's that time of year when families across America begin preparing for summer travels. Here are some simple ways to save calories and pack your body full of nutrients. * When traveling by car, bring sandwiches and fresh fruit in a small...

New diagnosis for being overweight.(Medical Update)(metabolic syndrome is caused due to obesity)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A growing number of Americans are hearing that they have developed a condition called "metabolic syndrome," a cluster of risk factors such as elevated blood pressure, poor blood sugar control, and high levels of fats in the blood. Together, the...

New device to treat hypertension.(Medical Update)(Rheos Trial-clinical research on a device that can lower blood pressure)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Researchers at the University of Rochester are the first to implant an investigational medical device to help lower blood pressure. The device activates the body's natural blood pressure regulation system and is part of a Phase II clinical...

New options for prostate cancer.(Medical Update)(prostrate cancer patients opt for treatment with a surgical robot and it is less painful)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In a growing number of hospitals across the country, prostate cancer patients are opting for treatment with a surgical "robot" called the da Vinci System. Studies show that men treated with the computer-enhanced system experience less pain and...

Wellness in the workplace.(Medical Update)(majoe employees in Indiana are making health a top priority to cut down medical costs)
July 1, 2005... Major employers across Indiana and the nation are taking a new tack to make health a top priority and ease skyrocketing medical costs in the future. At workplaces such as Roche Diagnostics and Indiana Wesleyan University, workers who get...

Check your pulse.(Medical Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For one of every four victims, sudden death is the first symptom of cardiovascular problems. Could a simple test help identify seemingly healthy but high-risk individuals before tragedy strikes? Scientists say the answer may be at our...

Reduce stress.(Medical Update)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Stress is a powerful motivator when reacting to sudden danger or trying to meet a deadline, but most often it just robs us of good health in mind, body and spirit. Family time just seems to disappear. Tasks on the to-do list multiply....

Prescription drug dos and don'ts.(Medical Update)(tips to be followed while taking prescription medicines)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Modern medicines cure disease, ease pain, and extend lives. Be an active partner in your healthcare by learning the dos and don'ts about your prescription medicines. Read labels carefully and ask your pharmacist to explain any potential food...

The truth about PPO discounts: watch for exaggerated comparisons and misleading data.(ADVICE HEALTH INSURANCE)(preferred provider organization)(check medical expenses by each preferred provider organisation using actual discounts)
July 1, 2005... Why you should care about PPO discounts. Increasingly, more employers are reducing benefit costs through self-funding their medical plans and accepting part of the risk previously borne entirely by insurance companies. Other employers...

Measuring up? Indiana must give technology businesses the tools they need.(VIEWPOINT)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... TECHNOLOGY, IN ALL of its forms and functions, represents the most important component of Indiana's economic growth. Expanding high-tech employment is a key component of our economic-development program. However, various technology reports,...