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TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES
Recovery Force Shifting Course
Yearlong series concludes with promising start-up prepared to move
into the fast lane with the first of many products coming to market.
Series Sponsor:
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2 President’s Message
5 Business Resources
6 Chamber Report – D.C. Fly-in
8 HR Column – Labor law changes in 2018
10 Guest Column – Quantum Leap and the medical classroom
14 Guest Column – Indiana Blood Center
94 Quick Hits – Education and computers
96 Found Elsewhere – State funding comparisons
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Tom Easterday: Business Leader of the Year
He touts the associates who build the vehicles at Subaru of
Indiana Automotive, but his leadership, communication abilities
and passion help lead the automaker on a successful road.
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Ed Soliday: Government Leader of the Year
This state representative brought perseverance and a data-
driven approach to guiding a historic transportation
infrastructure bill through the legislative process.
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Scott McCorkle:
Indiana Vision 2025
Dynamic
Leader of the Year
Talking to a customer every single day for more than 20 years is
just one lasting attribute of this year’s honoree. He is building
on a successful past with dynamic new roles.
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Goshen: Lifeline Data Centers Community of the Year
Diversity, downtown development, cultural amenities and
cooperation supplement a traditionally strong manufacturing
business climate in this Elkhart County city.
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Volunteers of the Year
Hundreds of members give back to the Indiana Chamber each year
through their service in a variety of ways. All are important to
achieving the organization’s mission. We honor three for their
exemplary efforts.
• Stephanie Smithey, Ogletree Deakins . . . . . . . . 68
• Dennis Faulkenberg, APPIAN . . . . . . . . . . . 72
• David McKinnis, Purdue University . . . . . . . . . 76
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Chamber in the Spotlight
The
Indiana Vision 2025
long-range economic development plan
continues to be the guiding force for advocacy initiatives, Foundation
research and more. The 2017 regional forums reinforce critical
issues.
• Cornerstone Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
• 50-year honor roll 82
• Member Spotlight: Deister Machine . . . . . . . . . 84
• Celebrating 100 years: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
and Columbus Regional Health . . . . . . . . . 85-86
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