Jim Chancellor returned from war with a new mission. by Lauren Caggiano Jim Chancellor knows what it’s like to be on the other side–of war, that is. That’s why he is working to help spread the word about veterans’ issues and advocate for returned soldiers, through his nonprofit, American Veterans Collection. Chancellor, who lives in […]
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
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
