BizVoice July/August 2014 - page 4

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BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – July/August 2014
2 President’s Message
6 Chamber Rewind – Farm team; Tweet Street
10 Best Places to Work in Indiana photos
12 Chamber Commentary – EPA regulations
32 Quick Hits –
Indiana Vision 2025
53 Quick Hits – Business of Sports
59 Quick Hits – Workplace Wellness
60 Go To It
62 Business Resources
64 Found Elsewhere – Regional economic development
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COVER STORY:
All About the Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles are on the move – with testing going
on right here in Indiana. In fact, the state is positioned to be a
hub of activity once the Federal Transportation Administration
greenlights individual and commercial use.
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We’ve Got a Counseling Issue
Chamber Foundation study shows few changes in 20 years, offers
recommendations.
INDIANA VISION 2025
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Accelerating the Pace
Velocity Indiana program provides boost to start-ups in southeastern
part of the state.
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Expanding the Launch
Successful initiative goes statewide as ISBDC partners with veteran
entrepreneur.
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One-on-One With Kent Parker
Evansville-area native comes back home with a career full of
business lessons to share.
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Roundtable: Financing the Enterprises
Growth of entrepreneurial ecosystem helps provide brighter outlook,
but challenges remain.
AGRICULTURE
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Adding Up the $$$
Numbers illustrate the still strong economic impact of farming and
related industries.
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New Food Connections
Hoosier Harvest Market offers alternative for consumers, gives boost
to farmers.
FEATURE STORIES
FURTHERMORE
DEPARTMENTS
CONTENTS
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First Family of Agriculture
Twins Ted and Tom McKinney take different career paths, but
neither ventures far from his farming roots.
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Member Spotlight: Beck’s Hybrids
Family seed company embraces research and innovation, firmly
establishes its place in competitive industry.
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Business of Sports: Cycling’s Fast Lane
Four stories feature a community, university, company and
business leader excelling on two wheels.
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Indiana’s Leading Statewide Business Magazine
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WORKPLACE WELLNESS
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Making an Economic Difference
Companies and communities seek and need healthy workers/citizens
to truly thrive.
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