Life Sciences
Growing Our Own - by Steve Kaelble
How central Indiana is building its life-sciences industry.

Business Finance
Funding Fundamentals - by Kathy McKimmie
Where to turn for startup and expansion capital.

Insurance
Rethinking the Risk - by Christine Lewers
Time to review your business-insurance coverage?

Health Care
Surgical Weight Loss - by Jennifer Tricker
Bariatric surgery is a growing practice, but don't take it lightly.
Going Smokefree - by Kathy McKimmie
The move to ban smoking in eateries and workplaces.

Editorial
Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship - by Dr. Adam W. Herbert
The importance of business incubators in economic development.

Regional Report - Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Press Ganey Associates - by Kathy Mayer
South Bend company is the leader in measuring patient satisfaction.

Departments
Around Indiana - by Steve Kaelble
East Chicago bulb seller sees the light.

February 2004
Cover Story
Designed in Indiana - by Kathy Mayer
First-ever exhibition showcasing Indiana designers and their creations.

Focus
The Big Deals - by Steve Kaelble
Indiana's largest mergers and acquisitions of 2003.

Education
Blueprint for Higher Education - by Kathy McKimmie
The new plan guiding the role of Indiana's universities.
Internship Connections - by Kathy McKimmie
Finding work for college students is a win-win-win situation.

Meetings & Conventions
Who's Coming to Town? - by Jennifer Tricker
Significant and unusual Indiana conventions and gatherings.
Executive Retreats - by Bob Kronemyer
Ideas for out-of-the-way meeting sites.

Marketing
Really Know Your Customer - by Shari Held
Marketing research: Why do it, and how to find a firm.

Editorials
Networking Tips - by Kim Nees
An exchange of information, contacts and experience.
Lost in Translation? - by Martin George
To project an international image, hire a professional.
Dr. K's Prescription - by Dr. Donald F. Kuratko
The key to economic resurgence: promote entrepreneurial activity.

Regional Report - Southeast Indiana
Southeast Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Profile: Royer Corp. - by Kathy Mayer
Madison company is the largest swizzle-stick maker in the U.S.

Departments
A Stake in Shakes - by Steve Kaelble
Dell CEO the biggest investor in Indiana restaurant chain.

March 2004
Cover Story
Any Relief? - by Kathy McKimmie
Why are Indiana health premiums higher than in neighboring states?

Real Estate & Construction
At the Top of Their Craft - by Shari Held
Winners of the BKD Build Indiana Awards.
Real Estate Around the State - by Steve Kaelble
The latest commercial news and trends from across Indiana.

Financial Services
Wealth Management - by Kathy McKimmie
Who are Indiana's major players?

Office Design & Technology
Office Design Update - by Jennifer Kapp
Trends in products and furnishings.

Editorials
No "Silver Bullet" - by John F. Gause
Research all the options to control health-care costs.
Contractor Profitability - by George Gabor
How daily activities can have a big impact.
Combating Energy Costs - by Charles Moore
Consider concrete to increase heating and cooling efficiency.
More Than a Band-Aid - by Michael Campbell
A cure for rising health-care costs needs a change in behavior.

Regional Report - Eastern Indiana
Eastern Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Profile: Metaldyne Corp. - by Kathy Mayer
Big plans for the massive New Castle Machinery and Forge plant.

Departments
Is This a Lark? - by Steve Kaelble
Studebaker billboards appear across South Bend.

April 2004
Cover Story - Indiana Golf
Indiana's Best Golf Holes - by Steve Kaelble
Eighteen of the state's finest.
Life on the Links - by Kathy Mayer
Scenery, lifestyle, home value and, yes, golf.
"Fore" Sight - by Bob Kronemyer
Tips for your next corporate golf outing.
Tips from the Pros - by Steve Kaelble
Remember, you're not Tiger.

Banking
Small-Biz Banking - by Kathy McKimmie
How banks of all sizes are targeting small companies.
What's in a Name? - by Shari Held
A different approach for community bank mergers.

Workforce Development
Indiana@Work - by Kathy McKimmie
Promising new training program to help "incumbent" workers.

Agribusiness
Toasting Indiana Wine - by Susan Hayhurst
State sells more than 350,000 gallons.
Milking It - by Susan Hayhurst
Why is Indiana dairy production up so much?

Editorials
Consumer-Driven Health Plans - by Jim Dyar
Latest efforts to address health-insurance cost increases.
Protect Your Brand - by Clifford W. Browning
The proper use of trademarks.
Answer Blowing in the Wind? - by Derrick Adkins
Indiana has more wind for power generation than previously thought.

Regional Report - Central Indiana
Central Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Rapid Transit - by Kathy Mayer
Central Indiana plans for transportation future.

Departments
"You Are Getting Sleepy..." - by Steve Kaelble
Real-life hypnosis is clinical, not theatrical.

May 2004
Cover Story - Small Business
Small Biz Winners - by Kathy McKimmie
Six Indiana companies receive Small Business Administration accolades.

Employee Benefits
Hooray for HSAs? - by Steve Kaelble
Are health savings accounts an answer for rising insurance costs?
More in the Package? - by Kathy Mayer
As employers shift health costs, many add optional benefits.

Information Technology
Untethered - by Steve Kaelble
Getting wired? That's so 20th century.
Wireless Winners - by Jennifer Kapp
IU and Purdue campuses lead the nation.

Manufacturing
ToolingNet - by Kathy McKimmie
Advanced-manufacturing partnership backed by the 21st Century Fund.

Editorials
Worth its Weight in Steel - by Robert B. Palmer
Latest precious metal plays havoc with construction industry.
The Search for Great Employees - by David Day
Take the time to properly screen applicants.
WINdiana? - by Morton Marcus
State collects top ranking, but what exactly have we won?
WINdiana! - by Tim Monger
Yes, competitiveness award is a win for Indiana.

Regional Report - Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana Update - by Rick A. Richards
The region's top business stories.
Technology Triad - by Rick A. Richards
Creating high-tech jobs in the region.

Departments
Business Golf 101 - by Steve Kaelble
Purdue teaches students how to survive on the links.

June 2004
Cover Story
Taking Off! - by Steve Kaelble
Republic Airways is flying high in a troubled industry.

The Indiana Business 100
Introduction - by Steve Kaelble
Good economic news in our stats on public and private companies.
The Indiana Business 100
Our ranking of the state's largest public and private companies.
Maximum Wage
Fifty highest-paid CEOs of public companies.

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

Tourism & Recreation
Summer Getaways - by Jennifer Tricker
Rediscover your own backyard.
Tourism Milestones
Honored destinations and events of Indiana history.

Diversity in Business
Tackling Diversity - by Kathy McKimmie
New academy trains community leaders.

Profile
Decades of Advice - by Bill Beck
Goelzer Investment Management and Goelzer Investment Banking.

Editorials
Document Management - by James R. Fall
Strategic partnerships cut printing and copying costs.
Web Site Need a Checkup? - by M. Sue Michael
Common legal considerations for doing business online.
Quality of Place - by Marty Peters
Substantial state support will develop our tourism product.

Regional Report - Southwest Indiana
Southwest Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Highway Connections - by Madonna Yancey
Interstate 69 moves down the road to reality.

Departments
Bang for the Buck - by Steve Kaelble
Biomet boss among the nation's top-performing CEOs.

July 2004
Cover Story
Technology Stars - by Kathy McKimmie
TechPoint's Mira Award winners.

Economic Development
The Game Plan - by Bill Beck
Reorganization at the Indiana Department of Commerce.
Good Neighbors - by Steve Kaelble
Indiana's certified-technology-park program.

Retirement
Covering Assets - by Kathy McKimmie
Long-term-care insurance is catching on.

Environment
Simply Green - by Steve Kaelble
Sound environmental programs need not be complicated.

Editorials
Commercial Real Estate News and Views - by Ken Newcomb Jr.
Support the organization that supports you.
Alternative Medicine in Health Plans? - by Kathy O'Farrell
Interest in non-traditional medical products and services.
Seeking to Become the "Jobs Governor" - by Brian A. Howey
Both major candidates zero in on Indiana's job losses.

Regional Report - East-Central Indiana
East-Central Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.

Departments
Around Indiana - by Steve Kaelble
A decade of dough at Whiting's Pierogi Fest.

August 2004
Cover Story
Moving Ahead - by Bill Beck
Forest River takes the RV business by storm.

Estate Planning
The Plan for You - by Kathy McKimmie
We ask the experts about estate-plan basics.

Executive Health & Fitness
Partners in Health - by Kathy McKimmie
How providers and consultants keep your employees healthy.
Fiscal Fitness - by Steve Kaelble
Can CEO's exercise habits improve company sales?

Meetings & Conventions
Square Feet and More - by Jennifer Tricker
An update on major meeting places in Indiana.
Meeting at the Crossroads - by Shari Held
Major Indiana Convention Center expansion proposed. But where?
Great Escapes - by Jennifer Kapp
For executive retreats around the state.

Profile
Financial Center - by Steve Kaelble
Credit union now welcomes all, even businesses.

Marketing
One-on-One Marketing - by Steve Kaelble
Variable-data printing offers new ways to personalize direct mail.

Regional Report - North-Central Indiana
North-Central Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.
Meeting the Challenge - by Kathy Mayer
Three area business-success stories.

Editorials
Try Some Agri-Tourism - by Becky Weber
More farms are willing to welcome, educate and entertain visitors.
"Feeding My Friends" - by Katie Holderby
Think first of Indiana when traveling for pleasure or business.

Departments
Around Indiana - by Steve Kaelble
Lafayette's Subaru plant to make "crossover" Saab.

September 2004
Cover Story
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurs of the Year - by Kathy McKimmie
Our annual coverage of Indiana business-success stories.

Insurance
When Disaster Strikes - by Kathy McKimmie
A business-resumption plan checklist.

Real Estate & Construction
At the Crossroads - by Steve Kaelble
Why Indiana is the place for distribution and logistics.
What's Design/Build? - by Kathy Mayer
A single source for efficient, cost-effective construction.

Office Design & Technology
Image Management - by Jennifer Tricker
Cost-per-copy advantage to small businesses.
Green Furniture - by Steve Kaelble
Environmental considerations when selecting office furnishings.

Milestones
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett and Henry - by Bill Beck
Patent law has changed greatly in 125 years.

Regional Report - Western Indiana
Western Indiana Update - by Susan Hayhurst
The region's top business stories.
"More-Better-Faster" - by Susan Hayhurst
Philosophy of Terre Haute's Sony DADC.
Terre Haute Tomorrow - by Susan Hayhurst
Getting the word out about city's "did you knows."

Editorials
Opening Doors and Windows - by Charles Moore
New wall-system technology enhances design options.
Inoculate Yourself from Lawsuits - by Greg Utken
Train your employees regularly on employment-law basics.

Departments
Around Indiana - by Steve Kaelble
Goliath Casket Co.

October 2004
Cover Story
Who's Better for Business? - by Steve Kaelble
Profiles and plans in the close race for governor.

International Business
Global Law - by Steve Kaelble
Helping Indiana businesses open international markets.
Going Global - by Bob Kronemyer
Three Indiana manufacturers find international success.

Employee Benefits
Benefits Survey - by Kathy McKimmie
What are Indiana employers offering?

Business Travel
Home on the Road - by Shelley Swift
Catering to the needs of business travelers.
Travel Medicine - by Jennifer Tricker
Don't leave home without it.

Trade Shows & Exhibitions
Trade-Show Success - by Kathy McKimmie
Using Indiana exhibit-design companies.

Profile
Health-Care Options - by Shari Held
Hylant Group of Indianapolis offers plans to counter increasing costs.

Milestones
City Securities Corp. - by Bill Beck
Changes come to Indiana's leading municipal-bond house.

Regional Report - Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana Update - by Kathy Mayer
The region's top business stories.

Editorials
Accelerate Your Sales - by Jeff Hoffman
Using an integrated trade-show marketing program.
If I Were Your New Governor - by Morton J. Marcus
After four years, I won't need to run for re-election.

Departments
Around Indiana - by Steve Kaelble
Hoosier basketball board game; keeping workers happy.


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