Indiana Business Magazine - 2002 Archive

January 2002
Quality Counts - Why the pursuit of quality is worth the trouble
Quality Times - Indiana Quality Improvement Award winners share advice
Helping Hand - Indiana Business Modernization and Technology Corp.
Business Bucks - Government programs open lenders' doors
Rethinking the Risk - September 11 brings insurance needs to the forefront
Healthy Cooperation - Indiana hospitals get together to improve care
Back to Work - Occupational health boosts employers' bottom line
Northwest Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Ambitious projects raise Gary's profile
Focus - Lawsuit brought down Indiana's property-tax system
Openers - Snot Lidachur, But Sumpn Likat
Indiana Law - Selling or buying a business
Centennial Business - Baker & Daniels

February 2002
School Biz - Indianapolis-based ITT Educational Services
Big Deals - New Indiana public companies top the 2001 list
A Powerful Tool - Enhanced, streamlined operations through e-commerce
E-Learning - Indiana colleges take "distributed learning" to the next level
School Support - Gifts to Indiana colleges becoming critical
Star Wars to Studebakers - Conventions coming to Indiana this year
Meeting the Budget - Creatively controlling corporate event costs
Contact the CVB - Seek professional help when planning a meeting
Southeast Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Madison - A bright future built upon a well-preserved past
Openers - When the power grid goes down
Investments - How should you invest?

March 2002
National Anthem - Anthem Inc. is the fifth-largest health-benefits company
A One-Stop Shop - Indiana banking companies broaden financial services
What's the Cure? - Is there a remedy for jumps in health-care costs?
To Your Health - Major health plans serving Indiana
Construction Excellence - The BKD Build Indiana Awards
Real Estate Around the State - The latest commercial developments
Construction - Hiring a construction manager who's also the constructor
Design Matters - Does the feel of your office match your business?
Getting It Together - Convergence is the theme in office technology
Eastern Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Richmond gets wired
Openers - "Make it Rock!"
Last Word - Morton J. Marcus

April 2002
Opener - Ancient Chinese secret?
Billion-Dollar Banks - Indiana's largest bank holding companies
Thinking Small - Banks build their small-business offerings
Monroe Bank - After 110 years, bank is market leader
Home Grown, Family Owned - Indiana food brands span decades
Brand Conscious - How is your company or product thought of?
Grow Indiana Media Ventures - Biz news on TV, radio and Internet
New and Tough - Indiana's newest challenging golf courses
Get a Tee Time - Courses that could make next "toughest golf" list
Golf for a Purpose - Planning successful corporate golf outings
Home on the Links - Life in Indiana's golf communities
Tips from the Pros - Advice from the grip to the chip
Central Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Profile - Indiana Firebirds
Focus - Rx for economic growth
Spotlight - Franklin
Last Word - Southwest Indiana shines

May 2002
Small Business
Small-Business Winners - SBA honors Indiana entrepreneurs

Employee Benefits
Voluntary Benefits - Offering more employee-paid choices
In Enron's Wake - After reforms, retirement plans will still have risk

Information Technology
Broadband Options - High-speed Internet choices are growing
ABCs of ASPs - Cutting costs by outsourcing applications

Centennial Business
Jasper Desk - Five generations of furniture making

Regional Report
Northern Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Downtown South Bend

Departments
Opener - No time to take a hike
Finance - Exit Strategies
Construction - Choosing a Contractor
Last Word - Imagine Indiana

June 2002
Tourism
Indiana State Museum - Attracting Hoosiers and out-of-staters alike
Offbeat Destinations - Discover more at enjoyindiana.com
State of Tourism - How is Indiana's convention and visitor business?

Indiana Public 100
Good Trend - Indiana's public companies are doing well

Build Indiana
Top Prizes - Major economic-development projects of the past year
Building Better - Indiana's 2001 winners in excellence and safety

Communications
Dial Tone Update - The status of competition for local phone service
Long Distance Choices -There's less fine print, but watch out

Centennial Business
Indiana Insurance - Protecting Hoosiers for more than 150 years

Regional Report
Southwest Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Road construction ahead

Departments
Opener - Don't be shy
Last Word - A more effective annual report

July 2002
Information Technology
CyberStars 2002 - Honoring Indiana's information-technology stars

Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing - Better technology and newer techniques

Financial Services
Life Planners - Financial planners offer more than advice on money

Health
Wellness at Work - Businesses and hospitals join forces
Stay Healthy - Advice for the harried executive

Centennial Business
Union Federal Bank - Indiana-owned since 1887

Regional Report
East-Central Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Muncie's Vision 2006

Departments
Opener - Angels Online
Communications - Small business telecom options
Global Trade - Do you need a China strategy?

August 2002
Cover Story
Eureka! - Indiana company's promising cancer research

Estate Planning
Less Taxing - Careful planning is still needed
Intestate in Indiana - What happens if you die without a will?

Environment
Pollution Solutions - Governor's Awards for Excellence in Pollution Prevention
Environmental Law Update - Permitting, wetlands and brownfields

Meetings & Conventions
Meeting Plans - How to get started and where to turn for help
Out of the Office - Ideas for your next executive retreat
Videoconferencing - It's become simpler and cheaper

Graphic Arts
Corporate Identity - Tips for making a lasting first impression

Centennial Business
Indiana Farmers Mutual - A 125-year-old mutual insurance company

Regional Report
North-Central Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - High-Tech in Lafayette
Focus - Grissom Aeroplex
Focus - Century Career Center

Departments
Opener - Take some short cuts
Marketing - Think strategically

September 2002
Cover Story
Indiana's Entrepreneurs of the Year - Honors for growing Indiana firms

Insurance
Key Players Covered? - Insurance for your most-valued employees
Lincoln's Legacy - Still a force in Fort Wayne
Homegrown Protection - Indiana property/casualty insurance carriers

Real Estate & Construction
High-Tech Addresses - Where to find Indiana's technology parks
How Safe is Your Building? - Post-9/11 construction concerns

Office Design
Corner Office - Designing a work environment for the executive

Centennial Business
Irwin Union Bank & Trust - One of Indiana's oldest banks

Regional Report
Western Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Downtown Terre Haute

Departments
Opener - Cheeseburger in Paradise
Finance - The leasing option
Education - Consider a liberal-arts college

October 2002
Cover Story
Global Business 101 - Lessons from three Indiana exporters

Employee Benefits
Benefits Update - What are Indiana employers offering?
Management 2000 - The largest Indiana-owned PEO

Business Travel
Keeping Fit on the Road - Healthy tips for road warriors

Trade Show & Exhibitions
Indiana's Exhibit Houses - Trade-show know-how from around the state
Valuing Trade Shows - Key to maintaining a diverse marketing program

Centennial Business
Gregory & Appel Insurance - Growing through four generations

Regional Report
Southern Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Crawford County

Departments
Opener - Indy Men's Magazine
Last Word - Like to ride your own ass?

November 2002
Cover Story
They're Pumped! - Indiana's Growth 100 companies

Hospitals & Clinics
Ready for Anything? - Hospitals preparing for terrorist attacks
Hit the Nurse-Call Button - Labor shortage in the caring professions

Centennial Business
Saint John's Health System

Education
Filling the Teacher Gap - Moving professionals into the classroom
No Jobs? Try Grad School - Economy is down, enrollments are up

Retirement Planning
Your Nest Egg - A financial plan can make your golden years golden
Care-Free Living - Choosing an Indiana retirement community

Regional Report
South-Central Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Columbus Gets IT
Spotlight - Downtown Bloomington

Departments
Opener - Ranking Indiana B-schools
Employee Benefits - Health reimbursement accounts
Education - In search of life's "permanent things"

December 2002
Cover Story
Getting to the Point - TechPoint to help boost Indiana high-tech

Information Technology
Dot-Com Survivor - BitWise CEO connects with community
You May Be Next - Chocolatier fights threat to e-tailers

Communications
Wireless Wizardry - New bells and whistles

Investments
Investing in Indiana - Are Hoosier stocks the way to go?

Centennial Business
American United Life - Indianapolis insurer celebrates 125 years

Hotels & Resorts
High-Tech Hotels - Is wireless curbside check-in next?
Winter Getaways - Getting out of town but still in-state

Regional Report
Northeast Indiana Update - The region's top business stories
Focus - Two major health systems benefit region's communities

Departments
Opener - Dot-com funeral?
Employee Benefits - Consumer-driven health insurance
Last Word - Morton J. Marcus

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