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Magazine of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce September/October 2016 Nowhere Is the WORLD Making Your Closer Workplace Better, One Earlhamite at a Time Annual Dinner Speaker: Perspective from George Will | Celebrating Success: Indiana Companies to Watch Magazine of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce September/October 2016 Nowhere is the WORLD Making your closer workplace better, one Earlhamite at a time. Earlham graduates understand that details “matter in the workplace. We have been impressed by their interpersonal skills, eagerness to learn and reliability. —Carole Kacius, the Associate Dean of Education and Training, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Enhance your” business: earlham.edu/forbusiness It is estimated that a person loses 17 days a year commuting to and from work in large metro areas. What would you do with those 17 days? More leisure time? Reid Health strives Relax with hiking, hunting, boating and fishing. Brookville Reservoir lies in the for the perfect historic east fork of the Whitewater River Valley. Play a round of golf at one of work/life balance.balance. our many golf coursescourses.. To learn more about Easily catch major-league sports such To learn more about as baseball’s Reds, football’s Colts and what we have to offer, visit Bengalsthe biggest and race the biggestin the world, race inthe the Indy world, the500. Indy All are 500. within All are an within hour or an so. hour or so. ReidHealth17Days.org Elks Golf Course ReidRide 2016 Richmond, Indiana Richmond, Indiana Hoosier Hill Bethel, Indiana It is estimated that a person loses More quality time? 17 days a year commuting to and Charming with prosperous farmland, from work in large metro areas. distinctive geography, and a rich history. We are the heart of the Midwest. The picturesque waterfalls, gardens, and What would you do expressive murals throughout the with those 17 days? quaint communities empower ReidHealth17Days.org Elks Golf Course imagination and inspire ideas for Reid Ride 2015 Richmond, Indiana you and your family. Centerville, Indiana ReidHealth17Days.org • ReidHealth.org/careers September/October 2016 – BizVoice/Indiana Chamber 1 EDITOR’S MESSAGE A Detour on the Way From May to November www.bizvoicemagazine.com Have five days in July ever had such a major impact on September/October 2016 | Volume 19, Number 5 Indiana’s election landscape? BizVoice® Baron Hill out and Evan Bayh in for the Democrats in the Publisher Kevin Brinegar U.S. Senate race. Governor Mike Pence “winning” the [email protected] veepstakes to run alongside Donald Trump – and eventually Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb (in that office for only a Editor few months) being selected to run against 2012 candidate Tom Schuman (317) 264-3792 John Gregg for our state’s top executive office. [email protected] Not to mention the two political conventions and the daily Art Director Tony Spataro drama that seems to surround Trump and Hillary Clinton. For political reporters and [email protected] columnists (not to mention late-night talk show hosts), there is never-ending material. For those wanting a return to normalcy, maybe Indiana’s sometimes-complained-about Managing Editor Rebecca Patrick typical anonymity in the broader political world doesn’t look so bad after all. [email protected] BizVoice® offers policy insights from gubernatorial candidates Holcomb and Gregg, as Advertising well as U.S. Senate hopefuls Bayh and Todd Young. We tap into the Trump-Wendell Tim Brewer (317) 496-0704 Willkie business outsider comparisons, and offer a variety of external perspectives on [email protected] what has taken place – and what may yet occur. Writers/Editors Matt Ottinger A one-on-one interview with political columnist, historian and noted Chicago Cubs fan Symone C. Skrzycki George Will (the 2016 Annual Awards Dinner speaker) is featured. Learn more about Charlee Beasor Will and don’t forget to purchase your table/tickets early for the November 15 event. Katie Coffin Mission The 14 members of the 2016 Indiana Companies to Watch class are profiled. These are To inform and influence Indiana companies already achieving success, with the promise of more good things to come. Contributors Laura Merrifield Albright Jeff Brantley Our Indiana Vision 2025 section focuses on the Regional Cities Initiative – how the non- Andrew Downs selected regions are moving forward and what some of the review committee members Ashley Gurvitz saw in the winning proposals. Abby Weingardt Indiana Chamber Chair And the new Indiana Technology & Innovation Council is off to a fast start with a robust Tom Hirons inaugural meeting. Look for much more to come as the Indiana Chamber convenes tech Hirons & Co. Advertising + Public Relations, Indianapolis leaders and advocates to build on the momentum that is taking place and to expand it Indiana Chamber Vice Chair throughout the state. Ron Christian Vectren, Evansville President and CEO Kevin Brinegar Tom Schuman Editor BizVoice® (ISSN 1521-0146) is published bimonthly by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 115 W. Washington, Suite 850S, P.O. Box 44926, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0926. BizVoice® magazine is provided as a benefit of membership in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Non-member subscriptions: $25.20 per year (includes sales tax). Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, IN and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to BizVoice®, 115 W. Washington, Suite 850S, P.O. Box 44926, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0926. Indiana Chamber Mission: Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 115 W. Washington, Suite 850S, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Cultivate a world-class environment which Phone: (317) 264-3110 | Fax: (317) 264-6855 provides economic opportunity and prosperity www.indianachamber.com | [email protected] for the people of Indiana and their enterprises. BizVoice® is printed on FSC® certified paper ©Copyright 2016, Indiana Chamber of Commerce 2 BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – September/October 2016 You and your employees can save big with ChamberCare Savings And save up to 5% on an Anthem plan! Find out how you can save up to 5% Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) has partnered with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to bring you ChamberCare Savings. on any Anthem plan.* For small business with 51-99 employees, these plans offer great health care coverage with big savings when you use our networks. Contact Brock Hesler at With ChamberCare Savings, you’ll even get discounts on dental, [email protected] vision, life and, long-term and short-term disability coverage, too! 1-317-264-7539 *Discount only applied to Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance Life and Disability products underwritten by Anthem Life Insurance Company. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. 1647931 60942INEENMUB 07 16 September/October 2016 – BizVoice/Indiana Chamber 3 CONTENTS Indiana’s Leading Statewide Business Magazine Winner of 79 national, state awards since 1999 FEATURE STORIES 36 20 COVER STORY: Sorting Out the Vote The 2016 election season thus far has been like no other – nationally and in Indiana. We hear from some of the leading candidates, provide external analysis and more as the road to November winds toward a close. • Guest column: How it all changed in mid-July . 21 • Gubernatorial race: John Gregg, Eric Holcomb offer policy insights . 22 • U.S. Senate: Evan Bayh, Todd Young speak out . 26 • Guest columns: Young party leaders provide viewpoints . 30 • Indiana Statehouse: External factors at play; key trends to watch . 32 FURTHERMORE • Guest column: Indiana surprises – past and present . 35 • Wendell Willkie comparisons to Donald Trump . 36 INDIANA VISION 2025: DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE CULTURE 18 14 Taking Tech to the Next Level The Indiana Technology & Innovation Council is off to an impressive George Will Does It His Way start. Policy action, programming collaboration and partnerships are Longtime columnist, commentator will share perspective on the priorities. politics, media, baseball and other topics at the 2016 Annual 40 Awards Dinner. Learn more in this one-on-one discussion. Indiana Companies to Watch The ninth annual program places the spotlight on 14 organizations, INDIANA VISION 2025: DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE CULTURE highlighting their success and promise for additional growth. • Winners list . 40 62 • Economic impact . 41 Making Regional Progress • Company profiles . 42-60 Three entrants earned state funding through the Regional Cities Initiative. Find out how the other four applicants benefitted from 68 Gaining Academic Momentum the process and are continuing to move forward. In addition, The fifth entry in our corporate social responsibility series goes on review committee members weigh in. campus with research efforts at Purdue and Notre Dame, as well as student engagement at Indiana State. 70 62 County Focus: Wayne • Meeting environmental, health and economic development needs . 70 • By the numbers: Population, education and jobs . 73 • Earlham College students enjoy unique experiences . 74 • Couple is making a difference in their community . 76 DEPARTMENTS 2 Editor’s Message 5 BizVoice® – Special issues on the way 6 Go To It 9 Tweet Street 10 Business Resources 80 Found Elsewhere – Business climate rankings 4 BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – September/October 2016 An Opportunity to Assist Each Other While each issue of BizVoice® tells The January-February issue has especially the story of Indiana business, the shined the last two years. In 2015, BizVoice® editions that close and open the examined what it will take for all of Indiana calendar year take on a little extra to experience future economic success. In 2016, meaning. Both are excellent the focus was on the state’s bicentennial and advertising opportunities – and we celebrating 200 years of statehood with an eye could use your help in identifying to the future. possible stories for a special January- For 2017, we will zero in on February 2017 publication.
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