Indiana Business Magazine articles from October 2005

Indiana Business Magazine archives from October 2005

Data haves and have nots: for many of the most important indicators, we don't even keep score in more than half the state.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
October 1, 2005... THERE WAS A TIME IN this country when the cities had electricity and the countryside did not. This side-by-side existence of two lifestyles--one filled with leisure and convenience, another with endless drudgery and work--ultimately shamed the...

Natural beauty: new coffee-table book displays Indiana's diverse landscapes.(AROUND INDIANA)(Wild & Scenic Indiana)(Book Review)
October 1, 2005... RICH CLARK KNOWS A little about natural beauty--before moving to Indianapolis nearly two decades ago, he lived amid the ski slopes of Colorado. His migration to the Hoosier state had to do with family matters and freelance photography...

Correction.(AROUND INDIANA)(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2005... The September issue's "Life-Science Breakthroughs" article spelled the name of one source incorrectly The article should have listed the source as Jim Floberg, director of molecular diagnostic product marketing at Roche Diagnostics. We regret...

Business with China: a global frontier for Indiana companies.(Cover Story)
October 1, 2005... OLD IMAGES ARE NOT always easy to overcome. Steve Chapman certainly has found that to be the case when it comes to the People's Republic of China. Chapman is vice president in charge of international operations at Cummins Inc., the...

Global banking: what an international banker can offer Indiana importers and exporters.(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
October 1, 2005... MANAGING RISK AND generating a profit are goals that most bankers suggest for their business clients, and that advice is especially important for Indiana companies that operate in other countries. In addition to the normal risks and rewards...

Lost in translation? Indiana translation professionals keep business communications clear.(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
October 1, 2005... THE MOST IMPORTANT part of business is being understood. But that can be a problem if both parties aren't speaking the same language... literally. With more than 6,000 spoken languages in existence, it can be a challenge for Indiana...

Benefits update: yearly survey of what Indiana employers are offering.(EMPLOYEE BENEFITS)
October 1, 2005... The good news: Compdata's 2005 Wage and Benefit Survey for Indiana showed the average health-care premium increase for employers was the lowest in five years. The bad news: It's still double digits, averaging 13.8 percent for those that had an...

Beyond the bed: how Indiana hotels cater to business travelers. Pillow-top mattresses and sleep CDs.(BUSINESS TRAVEL)
October 1, 2005... "YES, DEFINITELY, BUSINESS travel is back," says Bill Toole of The Westin Hotel Indianapolis. In fact, he proclaims, "It is a great comeback." This is fantastic news for Hoosiers in the hospitality industry, as hotels offer new and better...

Trade show tips: the business is back, but clients want measurable ROI.(TRADE SHOWS & EXHIBITS)
October 1, 2005... WHETHER YOU'RE cementing your industry position with a two-story exhibit at a major trade show or setting up a tabletop display at a chamber of commerce meet-and-greet, there's an Indiana exhibit company to help you meet your marketing goals....

A good night's sleep: hotel chains getting back to the basics.(ADVICE / BUSINESS TRAVEL)
October 1, 2005... WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED Internet access in rooms and public spaces. Self-serve guest registration kiosks--some even at airports and other locales removed from the building itself. Meeting rooms equipped with all the latest upgrades in technology....

Southern Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(REGIONAL REPORT SOUTH)
October 1, 2005... A GROWING MEDICAL-device industry and a second casino in the region are top stories in southern Indiana. High wages. Jeffersonville landed a new employer when Louisville-based MedVenture Technology Corp. chose NorthPort Business Park as...

Blue skies for Orange County: long-awaited casino project now taking shape.(REGIONAL REPORT SOUTH)
October 1, 2005... A DECADE IN THE MAKING, the green light for gaming in Orange County is signaling $250 million in renovation and new construction, along with 1,400 jobs as French Lick and West Baden leverage historic venues into tomorrow's tourism draw. ...

Crystal ball of health care? Can predictive modeling help lower costs?(ADVICE / EMPLOYEE BENEFITS)
October 1, 2005... MANAGED-CARE companies and insurers have long used some form of experience rating (claim dollars paid out/premium dollars paid in) to help price their products for large companies. Life insurers have used mortality tables and "the law of large...

Strength through globalization: we should create policies that promote free trade.(VIEWPOINT)
October 1, 2005... FOR CUMMINS INC., 2004 was a very good year. After enduring the worst three-year recession in my more than 30 years at the company, Cummins rebounded with record sales and profits in 2004--and we're well on our way to an even better 2005. ...