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2 President’s Message
5 In Pictures – Foundation at work
6 Tweet Street
8 Go To It
10 Business Resources
12 Guest Column – Quantum Leap at Cummins
14 Federal Focus – Indiana’s delegation
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COVER STORY: Best Places to Work in Indiana
All 100 companies recognized in the 12th annual program
provide outstanding workplace environments in the eyes of their
employees. Leading the way in the four categories are Luther
Consulting; Gregory & Appel Insurance; Blue 449; and
Microsoft Corporation. Additional feature stories are below and
at right. A complete index is on Page 41.
TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES
• Washington regulators and funders are part of the equation for
Recovery Force as it continues its growth 22
• Quick Hits: Iris scanning technology, co-working work and a
locator matrix 26
• Found Elsewhere: Digging deeper into the maze of mobile
technology acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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• Past data and predictive analysis from Springbuk help
produce more informed health care choices . . . . . . 32
• Pharmacy robots increase patient safety and reduce costs 38
BEST PLACES TO WORK IN INDIANA
• Winning companies 41
• Guest Column: It’s all about the culture . . . . . . . 44
• Roundtable: Winners share insights . . . . . . . . . 46
• Recruiting/hiring best practices . . . . . . . . . . 74
• Financial wellness focus 78
• Education organizations 86
• Returning to the list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
• Tech industry newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Additional index of company stories on Page 41
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Winner of 82 national, state awards since 1999
Indiana’s Leading Statewide Business Magazine
TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES
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Craft a New Tech Home
The building has a long education and training history. Its latest
reincarnation, as The Union 525, is the new landing spot for
many promising companies in the scale-up phase.
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A New Way to Deliver Health Care
A telehealth law passed in 2016 has made it possible for rural
schools to better serve students and families. Elwood has led the
way, with southern Indiana districts joining in.
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Happy to Be Together
Gregory & Appel Insurance earns the top ranking in the
medium employer category. Team members value the
opportunities to serve their clients and each other.
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New Name, Experienced Team
Trust, talent and transformation are among the workplace
attributes that help propel Blue 449 to the No. 1 spot in the
large employer division.