Marie A. Eisenstein, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science, Indiana University Northwest If the 2012 election is consistent with the past, it will be decided solely by the economy. Winning a second term is always a difficult proposition, and historically, no president has won re-election when unemployment has been so high for such a sustained […]
Region’s innovators and leaders leave their mark. Northwest Indiana is quite a place, and inside this issue you’ll find out why. It’s populated with innovative, caring people who love living here and want to make it a great place to live. The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana announces its 2012 Fellows and like those
Stories about innovators, leaders and doers. The business of the media is a complex one. Our job is to inform the public and be responsible journalists in reporting the facts and engaging readers through our storytelling. Patience runs thin during deadlines, and often good intentions can be missed opportunities. Timely and effective communication is a
SOUTH BEND – Eddy Street Executive Suites has announced the relocation of a new client to its office business center. CenterX, based in Madison, Wis., is now in the center. It offers accessible low-cost e-prescribing software services to the healthcare community. The Eddy Street Commons is located adjacent to the University of Notre Dame.
Plan early to ensure the best future for you and your company. You’ve spent years devoting much of your attention to your business. Now that retirement is within sight, what will become of the company? There are many possibilities, and what’s right for your business depends on how soon you hope to retire, whether a
Surviving the downturn in construction and real estate. by Bob Kronemyer Weathering the devastating economic downturn and subsequent anemic growth cycle has not been easy for most industries, but the construction and real estate sector has been particularly hit hard. To survive, several regional firms have sharpened their pencils through downsizing and concentrating on strategic
Effective branding can help you boost this important metric. In boardrooms across the nation, CEOs and their teams discuss the metrics of success. A key measure often analyzed is Share of Wallet, the percentage consumers spend on you vs. your competitors. Rarely discussed, though, is Share of Mind. It is an easy metric to determine
SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Silver Hawks have completed their 2012 season in the newly refurbished Coveleski Stadium where attendance was up 68 percent over last year. A total of 189,575 fans attended games this year, ranking the Silver Hawks 11th in the 16-team Midwest League. President Joe Hart said the total surpassed the
