Business Finance
Extra Credit - by Bill Beck
Indiana credit unions serving member businesses.
Small-Business Dollars - by Kathy Mayer
Options for financing startups and growth.

Health Care
Winning Your Heart - by Kathy McKimmie
New and expanded cardiovascular centers.
A Well Workplace - by Jennifer Kapp
The case for worksite-wellness programs.

Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance - by Kathy McKimmie
Protecting your future and your fortune.

Regional Report
Northern Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Elkhart Economics - by Mike Johnson
Elkhart County continues to thrive.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
Can Indiana become the Oregon of the Midwest?
Last Word - by Patrick M. Barkey
Time to energize the Indiana economy.

February 2003
Cover Story
The Fast Track - by Steve Kaelble
Imagine how high-speed rail could fit into Indiana's transportation future.

Special Feature
Biggest Deals - by Steve Kaelble
Top 20 mergers and acquisitions in 2002.

Education
The Case for an MBA - Kathy McKimmie
Is a graduate business degree worth the time and money?
Finding the Funds - by Mike Johnson
Financial-assistance options for college

Media & Marketing
Online and Off - by Bob Kronemyer
Integrating your company's digital and print messages.

Meetings & Conventions
Meeting Mishaps - by Kathy McKimmie
Some common problems and how to avoid them.
Who's Coming to Town? - by Jennifer Kapp
Upcoming meetings and conventions in Indiana.
Cyber Tools for Meeting Planners - by Sheila J. Kavanaugh
Planners should do their homework before surfing.

Regional Report
Southeast Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Meeting the Challenge - by Kathy Mayer
Three Batesville-area companies deal with slowing economy.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
A spray-on tan?
Last Word - by John M. Mutz
One more reason to stay.

March 2003
Cover Story
It's About Time - by Steve Kaelble
How not adopting Daylight Saving Time needlessly hurts Indiana.

Financial Services
Wealth Management - by Kathy McKimmie
Taking financial planning to a higher level.

Real Estate & Construction
BKD Build Indiana Awards - by Bob Kronemyer
Honoring excellence in construction projects.
A Healthy Niche - by Steve Kaelble
Bremner & Wiley stakes out health-care real estate.
Real-Estate Update - by Steve Kaelble
Real-estate news from across Indiana.

Health Plans
Consumer-Driven Health Care - by Kathy McKimmie
New way to control costs?
To Your Health
Major health plans serving Indiana.

Ventures
Hylant of Indianapolis - by Steve Kaelble
Part of the country's 13th-largest privately held insurance broker.

Office Design & Technology
Buyer's Guide - by Jennifer Kapp
Major Indiana office-furniture dealers.
Still Converging - by Shari Held
Last year's trend continues, while wireless picks up.

Regional Report
Eastern Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
"Holding our own" in Randolph County - by Kathy Mayer
Hometown businesses succeed in pies, coins and chassis.

Departments
Opener - by Erik Hromadka
Pizza from a vending machine?
Last Word - by Patrick M. Barkey
End the debate on Daylight Saving Time.

April 2003
Indiana Golf
Short-Game Tips - by Steve Kaelble
Too much time on the range can shortchange the short game.
Life on the Links - by Steve Kaelble
Indiana's golf-course communities are in demand.
Golf-Outing Tips - by Shari Held
Trends in golf outings and advice for selecting a course.
The Pros Come to Evansville - by Steve Kaelble
Senior women's golf tour stopping at Victoria National.

Banking
Last Writes for Checks? - by Bob Kronemyer
Online banking and debit-card use continue to grow.

Workforce Development
The Workforce of Tomorrow - by Kathy McKimmie
What will Indiana employers need from the worker of the future?
Tips for Training - by Shari Held
Where to turn to help employees learn new skills.

Agribusiness
The Joy of Soy - by Susan Hayhurst
More than 28,000 farmers produce soybeans in Indiana.

Regional Report
Central Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Big Boxes - by Kathy Mayer
The new crop of massive distribution centers.
Johnson County Growth - by Holly Yoakum
Prime location, available land, quality of life.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
Putting with Fuzzy.
Last Word - by Randall Tobias
Mississippi of the Midwest?

May 2003
Cover Story
Winning - by Kathy McKimmie
The Indy Racing League opens its eighth season.

Information Technology
Cyber Successes - by Mary Barr
Thriving with the help of the Internet.
Brains for IT - by Kathy McKimmie
Colleges meet the demand for information-technology education.
Tech Connection - by Steve Kaelble
Rose-Hulman Ventures helps Suros Surgical Systems hit the market.

Employee Benefits
Benefits Menu - by Shari Held
Employers consider a variety of voluntary (employee-paid) benefits.
PEOs Grow - by Kathy Mayer
Professional employer organizations add services, larger clients.

Regional Report
Northwest Indiana Update - by Rick A. Richards
The region's top business stories.
Meeting the Challenge - by Rick A. Richards
Three northwest Indiana companies thrive in a sluggish economy.
LaPorte - by Rick A. Richards
City's economic-development picture is brighter.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
Art in Motion.
Last Word - by Everette J. Freeman
Labor wants fairness

June 2003
Cover Story
Lawn King - by Steve Kaelble
Art Evans builds the world's fastest lawnmowers.

Indiana Stocks
Positives Continue - by Mark Patton
Indiana stocks beat the bear in 2002.

Building Indiana
Building Excellence - by Shari Held
Associated Builders and Contractors honors projects and firms.
Top Prizes - by Kathy Mayer
Major economic-development projects of the past year.

Communications
Wi-Fi Wonders - by Jennifer Kapp
Computer connectivity at work, home, on the road.
Dial-Tone Competition - by Kathy McKimmie
Has choice for local telephone service arrived in Indiana?

Tourism
Summer Getaways - by Kathy McKimmie
Indiana destinations for all tastes and budgets.
Tourism Milestones
Destinations and events making history in Indiana this year.

Regional Report
Southwest Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Vectren Corp. - by Madonna Yancey
Evansville energy company maintains record of profitability.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
Garfield turns 25.
Last Word - by Becky Weber
Tourism through "geocaching."

July 2003
Cover Story
Indiana's Technology Stars - by Kathy McKimmie
Recognizing innovation and growth with the Mira Awards.

Manufacturing
Making Things Better - by Steve Kaelble
Examples of advanced-manufacturing concepts.

Environment
Environmental Honors - by Amanda Lawson
State lauds companies for green initiatives.

Retirement Planning
Retirement Realities - by Kathy McKimmie
Will you work longer? Lower your expectations?
Making the Move - by Shari Held
Retirement communities have a lot to offer.

Regional Report
East-Central Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Meeting the Challenge - by Kathy Mayer
How two companies grow in a sluggish economy.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
New book documents some 250 Hoosier oddities.
Last Word - by Steve Kellam
Mentoring effective for employee and company growth.

August 2003
Cover Story
Serious Play - by Kathy McKimmie
Escalade Inc. likes sports, but also spends time in the office.

Estate Planning
Cut Your Estate Tax - by Bob Kronemyer
Here are 10 ways to reduce it now.
Where There's a Will - by Christine Lewers
The basics of estate planning ... for procrastinators.

Executive Health
Online Health - by Christine Lewers
Hospitals connecting with patients in cyberspace.
Executive Checkup - by Kathy McKimmie
Why do companies spend up to $2,000 each?
Even House Calls? - by Steve Kaelble
Doctors at Priority Access have lots of time for patients.

Meetings & Conventions
Square Feet and More - by Shari Held
A collection of major meeting places in Indiana.
Getting Away - by Jennifer Kapp
Some ideas for your executive retreat.

Printing & Graphics
Picking a Printer - by Shari Held
The local print shop or a commercial printer?

Regional Report
North-Central Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Healthy Growth Ahead? - by Kathy Mayer
Lafayette area is a hotbed for life sciences.
Meeting the Challenge - by Kathy Mayer
How three companies grow in a sluggish economy.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
Evansville-based Carbolite rides the Atkins revolution.
Last Word - by Larry S. Beck
A message to entering college freshmen.

September 2003
Cover Story
Indiana's Entrepreneurs of the Year - by Kathy McKimmie
Ernst & Young’s awards focus squarely on individuals.

Real Estate & Construction
The Players - by Kathy McKimmie
Indiana's major real-estate development companies.
Building Names - by Kathy McKimmie
Indiana's major commercial construction firms.
Terrible Idea - by Robert B. Palmer
Buy your next construction project on eBay?

Insurance
Risky Business - by Christine Lewers
Major commercial insurance agencies around the state.

Office Design & Technology
Office Tech Update - by Bob Kronemyer
The latest trends to increase productivity and accuracy.
Style and Technology - by Steve Kaelble
Trends in office design and furnishings.

Regional Report
Western Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Digital Audio Disc Corp. - by Kathy Mayer
The Sony subsidiary celebrates 20 years in Terre Haute.
Rose-Hulman Ventures - by Kathy Mayer
Boosting Indiana's innovation economy.

Departments
Opener - by Steve Kaelble
Galyan's Trading Co. touts items that don't even exist.
Last Word - by Sally L. Stephens
Protecting your most valuable asset: your employees.

October 2003
Cover Story
Mr. Main Street - by Kathy Mayer
Indiana downtowns have a savior: Scott Pitcher and Fortune Management.

Employee Benefits
Benefits Survey - by Shari Held
What are Indiana employers offering?

International Business
In Dollars or Euros? - by Kathy McKimmie
How an international banker can ease global trade fears.
Language Barrier? - by Kathy McKimmie
Translators can get your message across.

Business Travel
Business Travel Trends - by Christine Lewers
Does your company have a written travel policy?

Trade Shows & Exhibitions
Mega Messages - by Mary Barr
The latest in trade-show innovations.

Regional Report
Southern Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Meeting the Challenge - by Kathy Mayer
FKI Security Group thrives in a tough economy.

Editorials
Show Time - by Dan Cantor
Generate new prospects at a trade show.
Target the Turnover - by Matt Thomas
Retaining employees has far-reaching effects.
Freight is our Friend - by William D. Friedman
Freight transportation needs to be a major priority for Indiana.

Departments
Around Indiana
Eddie Merlot's; South Bend Chocolate Museum.
Milestones - by Steve Kaelble
Runnebohm Construction celebrates 35 years, repeat customers.

November 2003
Cover Story
The Conversion - by Steve Kaelble
Starcraft Corp. converts itself, doubles revenue twice, triples stock price.

Education
Brain Drain Plugs - by Steve Kaelble
How Indiana is trying to keep its best and brightest from leaving.
Cyber-Shopping for Education - by Shari Held
Going online to find a college, apply and arrange financial aid.

Financial Services
Time to Do Deals? - by Jennifer Kapp
Indiana-based M&A experts offer insight.

Hospitals & Clinics
What's Driving the Increases? - by Kathy McKimmie
Higher health premiums? Don't blame hospitals.
The Specialists - by Christine Lewers
Excelling in medical niches across the state.

Editorials
Finding Your Compass - by Charles B. Vogt III
Off course? Take action to right the ship.
Rethinking Why We Build Roads - by Patrick M. Barkey
Better access is high-octane fuel for any region's economy.

Regional Report - South-Central Indiana
Top Business Stories - by Kathy Mayer
Downtown developments, life sciences and constant-velocity joints.
Meeting the Challenge - by Kathy Mayer
SIHO survives after losing its two largest customers.

Departments
Great Gig - by Steve Kaelble
TV viewers can't get enough of Hoosier Subway spokesman.
Ventures: Casalini Portraits - by Kathy McKimmie
Renowned commercial photographer comes home to portraits.

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