Indiana Business Magazine articles from September 2004

Indiana Business Magazine archives from September 2004

Small niche, big box: Indiana company named Goliath Casket meets oversized death-care needs.(Company Profile)
September 1, 2004... IT CAN'T BE EASY LIVING with morbid obesity. Likewise, dealing with the death of an extremely overweight person is no piece of cake. That's the reason for the existence of a small Indiana company called Goliath Casket Co. As its name...

An easy "A"? Offbeat courses at IU and Purdue.(AROUND INDIANA)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... For those who've just returned to campus, there's usually no way to avoid certain dreaded classes: abnormal psych, finite math, foundations of accounting, introductory C++ programming, expository writing. But at Indiana's two largest...

The economic engine: why do some areas have more business startups than others? Why does high job turnover mean growth?(INDIANA INDICATORS)
September 1, 2004... IN OUR HEARTS, IF NOT our actions, small business has always worn a halo in American culture. After all, almost nine out of every ten businesses in the United States employs less than 20 employees. So we are a nation of small businesses, right?...

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurs of the Year.
September 1, 2004... THIS YEAR'S WINNERS of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are as diverse as tomatoes and trucking, implants and insurance, footwear and feeds, technical writing and technology reporting. One even has Santa Claus on the payroll. But...

When disaster strikes: a business resumption plan checklist.(INSURANCE)
September 1, 2004... SIT BACK AND IMAGINE the worst-case scenario. The building's burned, the inventory's gone, your customers need their parts, records are destroyed, key employees need to be paid while income is nil, and an interim location is needed, but you...

At the crossroads: why Indiana is the place for distribution and logistics.(REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION)
September 1, 2004... IT'S BEYOND CLICHE TO repeat that the most important real-estate considerations are "location, location, location." Yet the well-worn adage is particularly applicable when it comes to choosing a place from which to distribute products. And...

What's design/build? A single source for efficient and cost-effective construction.(REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION)
September 1, 2004... HERE'S A DREAM COME true: tell one person what you need in a building project and that person will see you all the way through to your first day of business in your new or remodeled spot. No haggling with architects, contractors and suppliers....

Image management: cost-per-copy advantage to small businesses.(OFFICE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2004... WHEN IT COMES TO document management--copying and printing needs--a business might consider a cost-per-copy plan. It's an alternative to owning/leasing the equipment, paying for maintenance/service and buying supplies--each with separate...

Green furniture: environmental considerations when selecting office furnishings.(OFFICE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2004... Want gray, beige or brown on that office-system tabletop? Mahogany, cherry or maple veneer on the casegoods? Fabric in maroon, taupe or charcoal? A black chair, perhaps? How about green? Yes, a few greens have found their way onto the...

Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry: patent law has changed greatly in 125 years.(MILESTONES)
September 1, 2004... WHEN CHARLES P. JACOBS started the predecessor of Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP in Indianapolis in 1879, he had been practicing law in the Hoosier capital city for more than a decade. His experience included serving as chief...

Western Indiana update: the region's top business stories.
September 1, 2004... "Braking" news. Aisin Brake and Chassis Inc.--a manufacturer of brake shoe and braking plate assemblies for the automobile industry, including the Princeton Toyota plant--is in expansion planning stages, reports Steve Witt, Terre Haute/Vigo...

"More-better-faster": philosophy of Terre Haute's Sony DADC as it faces declining audio CD sales.(REGIONAL REPORT WEST)
September 1, 2004... SONY DADC HAS BEEN A technological trendsetter in the entertainment industry since its inception. Its "philosophy of more-better-faster" fuels its commitment to develop new strategies and mechanisms for meeting competition head-on, including...

Terre Haute Tomorrow: getting the word out about the city's "did you knows.".(REGIONAL REPORT WEST)(Terre Haute Economic Development Corp.)(MillerWhite)
September 1, 2004... TERRE HAUTE IS GOING for a new image. Its new branding and marketing campaign, "Terre Haute, A Level Above," was launched by a group of community leaders and organizations called Terre Haute Tomorrow that is embracing a fresh effort to mobilize...

Opening doors and windows: new wall system technology enhances design options for architects.(ADVICE: CONSTRUCTION)
September 1, 2004... THE WELL-KNOWN rationale for using precast concrete wall panels generally includes shortened construction schedules, strong thermal performance and extended life span. Design flexibility isn't often included in this list. Architects wanting...

Inoculate yourself from lawsuits: train your managers regularly on employment-law basics.(ADVICE: LAW)
September 1, 2004... IN RECENT YEARS, THE U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts have sent a clear message: Employers can protect themselves from various types of employment claims and liabilities, including punitive damages, by taking the simple and...