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
Listen to “Spotlight” radio interview segment with Tim Irwin, Artistic Director of Heartland Truly Moving Pictures, talking about films in this year’s line-up. Festival is now taking place in Indianapolis. For more information on the films and special events this week go to HeartlandFilmFestival.org More to follow this week. [audio:https://nwindianabusiness.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10-21-Spotlight-Pt-21.mp3]
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
For a growing number of students, cyberspace is the classroom. by Rick A. Richards The landscape of traditional four-year colleges in Indiana hasn’t changed all that much in the last half century. The same universities that were around then are here today. But that doesn’t mean the higher education landscape hasn’t changed. There are more
Candidates say jobs are the top priority–but how to create them? by Michael Puente In most general elections in Indiana, the race for governor would be the top attention getter in the field of candidates and races for state offices. But not this fall. The race for U.S. Senate between Republican Indiana State Treasurer Richard
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
Shining the spotlight on outstanding leadership. by Lauren Caggiano A community’s unsung heroes are often the least recognized, but deserve equal credit as those in the limelight. That’s the premise behind the inaugural Leaders as Heroes awards from Leadership Northwest Indiana. “We do a great job of recognizing business success, entrepreneurship, innovation and contribution to
