Ball State hopes for gold as students follow profs into new media ventures
Students, commerce and emerging media have moved to the forefront of Ball State’s mission under President Jo Ann Gora, attracting corporate dollars to the university.
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Craving for convenience fuels Ivy Tech’s online boom
Students are flocking to online classes at Ivy Tech Community College faster than the burgeoning college is racking up overall
growth—mirroring a national trend toward computers over classrooms.
UAW in tough spot as automakers seek concessions
A federal bailout for automakers Chrysler and General Motors won’t fix their problems. I think a bankruptcy of these companies is nearly inevitable.
It might also spell the demise of the UAW.
Big Three automakers stay alive
The weakest of the Detroit Three, Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp., said they would run out of cash in 2009, potentially
eliminating tens of thousands of jobs in Indiana alone.
City government should shop locally
Good luck getting people to buy from local vendors or manufacturers.
Recession forces Shelby County’s largest employer to cut workers
Knauf Insulation is cutting 11 percent of its work force in Shelbyville as the recession prolongs the housing downturn that
began two years ago.
U.S. Capitol Dome replica latest feat for Midwest Model Makers
Indianapolis-based Midwest Model Makers has found big success by making very small objects — specifically, detailed architectural
models of everything from buildings to golf courses to weapons systems.
My Health Care Manager goes national
Less than three years into its life, Indianapolis-based My Health Care Manager is going national.
IT veteran to teach entrepreneurship class
Indiana University will offer a new course on entrepreneurship in the information technology sector at the IU School of Informatics
at IUPUI next semester.
Hamilton County businesses expand
Despite the recession, Hamilton County continues to enjoy economic growth from both old companies and new ones.
Indian truck maker Mahindra making inroads at local dealers
Indianapolis Ford dealers John Pearson and Ray Skillman will be among the 300 domestic dealers
of Mahindra trucks and SUVs when the company makes its U.S. passenger car debut as early as next summer.
Interconnected economies exacerbate our challenges
Increasing specialization and interdependence worldwide results in worldwide economic difficulties.
Don’t trust security of hotel computers
If you’re not using your own computer that’s been religiously scanned for malware, you’re leaving yourself open, and the elegance
of the hotel is no indicator of how safe its computers are.
Indiana should brace for auto fallout
The Big Three and the United Auto Workers do not appear to be serious about making the concessions and changes that are necessary
to make them a viable entity for the long haul.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership nearly doubles Indiana clients served
Manufacturing Extension Partnership, an initiative formerly managed by the state, is thriving under Purdue University’s leadership.
Sign Craft experiences record growth
While many central Indiana manufacturers are feeling the pinch of the downturned economy, locally based Sign Craft Industries
Inc. is posting record growth this year and projecting another robust year in 2009.
Indiana Venture Center shutting down
The Indiana Venture Center, a local not-for-profit that mentors Hoosier entrepreneurs and startup companies, is shutting its
doors.
New IRL ethanol deal with Brazil angers U.S. corn growers
The Indy Racing League suddenly finds itself at odds with Midwestern farmers over a decision to make a Brazilian consortium
its ethanol supplier starting next year.