Indiana Business Magazine articles from September 2008

Indiana Business Magazine archives from September 2008

Indiana's a top spam target: Hoosiers rank #7 for unsolicited commercial email.(AROUND INDIANA)
September 1, 2008... INDIANA EMAIL BOXES are among the top 10 destinations for spam, according to a recent report from MessageLabs, a British-based Internet security company that scans some three billion email connections per day The Hoosier state ranked #7 for...

We're AAA-rated: why the highest-level bond rating is important to Indiana.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
September 1, 2008... SOMETIMES OBSCURE economic issues matter a great deal in our economic wellbeing. One prime example is the news that Indiana's bond rankings have now risen to the highest level, the highly coveted AAA ranking by Standard and Poor's. Why that...

Entrepreneur of the Year: Dr. Michael Evans is the Midwest "turnaround" winner and national contender in Ernst & Young's annual awards program.(Cover story)(Company overview)
September 1, 2008... IT'S A BIG DEAL WHEN the day's mail arrives at AIT Laboratories. That's because the company's headquarters near the Indianapolis International Airport typically gets some 1,400 specimens of blood, urine and tissues that each require careful...

Growing the life sciences: industry is nurturing high-paying jobs across Indiana. State can "discover, develop and deliver.".(LIFE SCIENCES)
September 1, 2008... THE AVERAGE BIOSCIENCE job in the United States pays $71,000, which is $29,000 more than the average private-sector job, according to the "Technology, Talent and Capital: State Bioscience Initiatives 2008" report by Battelle, released this...

Building diversity: connecting with Indiana's minority business enterprises.(DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS)
September 1, 2008... THERE'S NO QUESTION that the face of Indiana business is changing in an increasingly global and multi-cultural world. However, those changes are not just about exporting to foreign markets but also serving diverse communities here at home. ...

Travel Well: travel medicine program in Northwest Indiana.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Working Well is an occupational health program provided by the Northern Indiana Region of the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services. Saint Margaret Mercy (Hammond and Dyer), Saint Anthony (Crown Point) and Saint Anthony Memorial (Michigan...

Indiana wellness guide.(Company overview)
September 1, 2008... CONTENTS REGIONAL LISTINGS Northwest Indiana South Bend/Elkhart & Northern Indiana Fort Wayne & Northeast Indiana Terre Haute & Western Indiana Lafayette/Crawfordsville Area Kokomo Area Indianapolis & Central...

Helping employees in difficult times Employee Assistance Programs can enhance a company's health.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a human resource management tool that can enhance employee and workplace effectiveness through prevention, identification and resolution of personal and productivity issues such as substance abuse,...

Improving body, mind and spirit: center maps journey to health and wellness.(Indiana Wellness Guide)(Duneland Health and Wellness Institute )
September 1, 2008... Your personalized road to good health begins at Duneland Health and Wellness Institute (DHWI). Owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, the Chesterton institute is a medically-based fitness and healthcare center...

Exercise! There's no better way to improve health.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Omni 41 Health & Fitness Connection, an affiliate of Saint Margaret Mercy in northwest Indiana, takes a complete, comprehensive approach to healthful living, both mentally and physically. Omni 41 prides itself in accommodating individual needs...

Be heart-smart: pay attention to the symptoms of heart disease.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Regardless of lifestyle or age, everyone is at risk for heart disease. Eating well and exercising can certainly help reduce the risk. However, if you have a family history of heart disease, you need to keep a close watch on your cardiovascular...

Why wellness? Employers can realize savings by encouraging healthy lifestyles.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Wellness seems to be the popular buzzword in benefits today. The CEO, HR, your benefits provider all seems to be talking about it. It sounds like a good idea, but what is it and how does the business get involved? For starters, there are...

Calculating unhealthy costs: strengthen the bottom line with a well workplace.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Regardless of industry or occupation, we are constantly asked to do more in less time. Your employees' responses to workplace demands may be to scarf down fast food instead of eating healthy meals, to continue tasks instead of taking necessary...

Creating a healthy corporate culture: integrating wellness is a key factor for success.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... According to Hewitt's 2007 Emerging Health Trends survey, approximately 80 percent of mid-size and large employers offer some type of wellness initiative. Today, the most effective programs integrate into the benefit plan design and company...

Measuring wellness: population management provides a tangible return on investment.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Unified Group Services Inc. offers a population management program with an unparalleled degree of intervention that is not only taking wellness to the next level, but also providing employers a tangible return on investment. The program has key...

Your partner in wellness: Clarian Healthy Results program creates comprehensive plan.(Indiana Wellness Guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Clarian Healthy Results is a comprehensive wellness, lifestyle and clinical risk management program that easily integrates with your benefit plan, offering positive incentives to drive maximum participation and outcomes. [ILLUSTRATION...

Education, intervention: Individualized Care Management give clients online access.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... The Individualized Care Management (ICM) Wellness Product is unique in the marketplace because it is powered by the fully integrated care management system of its parent IT company, DBMS Inc. This system provides ICM's clients Web-based access...

Principal Wellness Company: improving employee health and productivity, reducing benefit expenses.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Principal Wellness Company, a member of the Principal Financial Group[R], delivers wellness and health improvement solutions that help save money and save lives. Since 1992, Principal Wellness Company has focused on giving employers the...

Setting the example: management behaviors directly affect employees' behaviors.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... When considering wellness programs, it is helpful to remember two things about human behavior patterns: * Lifestyle reflects values and attitudes and determines behavior * Attitude develops out of our ethics and values, which evolve...

Sleeping well: fewer worries when health and wealth connect.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... When Americans are asked to report what keeps them up at night, it's no surprise that money and health often top the list. However, while we worry about money and we worry about our health, what is surprising is that we often don't see how...

Stop burning profits: kicking the habit can save money for both employers and employees.(Indiana Wellness Guide)
September 1, 2008... Employers interested in improving their company's bottom line need to look no further than their employees' health for greater savings and the costs of smoking are an obvious target. One recent report suggests that a 40-year-old who quits...

Are you covered: know your risks and current insurance trends.(INSURANCE)
September 1, 2008... WHEN IT COMES TIME to renew your business insurance, examine your business needs and the trends in the marketplace before signing on the dotted line. Here are some current trends and issues to think about from the industry experts. "Every...

Retirement options: which is right for you?(RETIREMENT LIVING)
September 1, 2008... MANY PEOPLE WANT TO "age in place," staying in their own homes or downsizing to a low-maintenance home where they can live independently. But "aging in place" or independent living is not an option for all retirees, especially if health is...

Western Indiana update: the region's top business stories.(REGIONAL REPORT: WEST)
September 1, 2008... ALTERNATIVE ENERGY and manufacturing dominate the industrial news in Indiana's 10 western counties, where medical, transportation, education and tourism are also boosting the economy Energy Production began in April at Altra Indiana LLC's...

Greencastle: "community forward" focus engages citizens.(REGIONAL REPORT: WEST)(City overview)
September 1, 2008... ALTHOUGH GREENCASTLE, with population of about 10,000, is a small city, the Putnam County seat located 40 miles west of Indianapolis is energized for a future of its own design. As many Hoosiers were enjoying August vacation days, about 100...

Nucor Steel: pioneering mill in Crawfordsville celebrates 20 years and 30 million tons.(REGIONAL REPORT: WEST)
September 1, 2008... TWENTY YEARS AGO, a few construction trailers dotted a cornfield outside Crawfordsville. The project: build the world's first steel mill to use a largely unproven thin-slab casting method. One of the first to be hired was Crawfordsville native...

Making connections: the importance of the advanced conference center.(ADVICE MEETINGS)
September 1, 2008... A KEY WORD APPEARS in promotions furthering Indiana's role in the life sciences and other technical fields: connections. Although technology has radically changed the way businesses and their people communicate, the role of face-to-face...

Embracing diversity: bringing advantages of different cultures to the workplace.(VIEWPOINT)
September 1, 2008... WHEN I GREW UP IN New York City, my family lived in the Bronx, among Chinese, Koreans, Italians, African-Americans and Polish neighbors. My group of best friends expanded well beyond my own Latino culture. I remember the flavor of that...

Anderson University: academic and Christian discovery.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... Founded in 1917, Anderson University is a private, Christian liberal arts university with approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers 60 under graduate majors along with graduate programs in theology,...

Indiana College Guide.(Organization overview)
September 1, 2008... Anderson University Campus: Anderson Affiliation: Church of God Highest degree offered: Doctoral and first-professional Athletics: Member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Undergraduate Enrollment ...

Grace College: Winona Lake.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grace College consists of four schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Ministry Studies, School of Music and School of Adult and Community Education. Grace also offers graduate degree programs through a...

Indiana State University: more. From day one.(Indiana College Guide)(Company overview)
September 1, 2008... Founded in 1865, our school was intended specifically for the preparation of teachers. While we certainly continue to produce excellent teachers and school administrators, our graduates are also among today's most outstanding leaders and...

Indiana Tech: campuses in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Elkhart.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... Indiana Tech was founded in 1930 to meet a need for trained engineers in a changing society. More than 75 years later, society still needs a trained workforce, but the needs go far beyond engineering. As the world constantly moves forward,...

Indiana University: the IU experience.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] College is about discovering your life's ambitions and putting them in motion. Indiana University attracts diverse students from around the world who are looking for answers to the questions that are most important...

Indiana University Northwest: degrees that open doors--excellence close to home.(Indiana College Guide)(Organization overview)
September 1, 2008... You don't have to go to Bloomington to earn a degree from Indiana University! Centrally located in northwest Indiana, IU Northwest offers students a chance to learn and grow as a member of this nationally esteemed university system while...

Indiana Wesleyan University: change your life--change your world.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... Soaring gas prices. Unpredictable weather. The housing slump. Some things are out of your control. But something you can control is deciding to upgrade your earning potential--an important step in tough economic times. Whether you want...

Purdue University North Central: smaller size and new degrees make PNC the best choice.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... Purdue University North Central offers benefits unmatched by other public universities in Indiana. A campus of world-renown Purdue University, with a student to faculty ratio of 17:1; professors are more accessible which helps students...

Trine University: private university with outstanding programs and revitalized campus.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... Trine University in Angola is riding a wave of positive change like none in its history. To better define its direction and to honor the family of an alumnus benefactor, the former Tri-State University became Trine University on Aug. 1, 2008. A...

University of Evansville: a unique business curriculum. The UE edge.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... "To compete successfully in today's global economy, you have to have the tools--an open, creative mind, a strong grasp of the fundamentals of how business works and as much hands-on experience as you can get... and that's what you'll get at...

University of Southern Indiana: learning and competing at USI.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... University of Southern Indiana gauges excellence in the work of its students and faculty. * A team of USI accounting students took first place in the 2008 National Student Case Competition, sponsored by the Institute of Management...

Valparaiso University: liberal arts, sciences and professional studies.(Indiana College Guide)(Organization overview)
September 1, 2008... Consistently ranked a top master's level institution in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, Valparaiso University (Valpo) is a private, independent Lutheran university offering more than 70 areas of study within five colleges: Arts &...

Vincennes University: your college of Choices.(Indiana College Guide)
September 1, 2008... TRADITION & QUALITY Founded in 1801, VU has a tradition of providing educational resources to meet the evolving needs of today's students on campuses in Vincennes, Indianapolis and Jasper, off-campus sites, and online. VU was one of the...