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[email protected] Art Director That might seem like a long time – and it is. But do the math Tony Spataro [email protected] and the numbers reveal more about the long-term accomplishments of two of our honorees – presented their Managing Editor Rebecca Patrick awards at the dinner and featured in this issue of BizVoice: [email protected] Writers/Editors • Richard Lugar was already 12 years into his distinguished 36-year Senate career at Charlee Beasor the first event in 1990. By the way, Lugar was also the winner of that inaugural [email protected] Government Leader of the Year award. His repeat honor this time might be more Matt L. Ottinger accurately titled Government Leader of a Lifetime. [email protected] • Steve Ferguson, current chairman of Cook Group in Bloomington and our 2013 Symone C. Skrzycki Business Leader of the Year, had not officially joined the organization in 1990 but [email protected] had been a close friend of Bill Cook for 27 years and had worked as a consultant on Advertising various projects for nearly two decades. Many don’t know that a very young Jim Wagner Ferguson had served four terms in the Indiana House of Representatives from (317) 264-6876 1967-1974 (being elected in late 1966, 24 years before the Chamber awards event [email protected] became reality). Contributors Charles B. Baldwin Danniella Banks If we’re going back in time, don’t forget Community of the Year Bedford and the Amanda C. Couture historical significance of limestone – the first stone quarry in the city opened in 1855. Peter Dunn But this year’s honor, while acknowledging that past, is a tribute to the transformation Zonya Foco that is taking place today. Young leadership, increased business diversity and Mission enhanced partnerships have Bedford on the rise. To inform and influence Indiana Chamber of Commerce Each Annual Awards celebration is special. As this is being written, however, I eagerly Chair Patty Prosser anticipate the November 12 tributes to our nation’s military (and the close ties to Career Consultants-Oi Partners, Indianapolis Indiana business). As you are reading this, I hope you had the opportunity to be Vice Chair there. If not, I’ll look a year ahead and say that you won’t want to miss the 25th Tom Easterday Annual Awards Dinner on November 6, 2014. Subaru of Indiana Automotive President and CEO Kevin Brinegar BizVoice® (ISSN 1521-0146) is published bimonthly by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 115 W. Washington, Suite Kevin M. Brinegar 850S, P.O. Box 44926, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0926. BizVoice® magazine is provided as a benefit of membership in the President and CEO 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 of Commerce 115 W. Washington, Suite 850S, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 264-3110 | Fax: (317) 264-6855 Indiana Chamber Mission: Internet: www.indianachamber.com E-mail: [email protected] Cultivate a world-class environment which © Copyright 2013, Indiana Chamber of Commerce provides economic opportunity and prosperity for the people of Indiana and their enterprises. BizVoice® is printed on FSC® certified paper 2 BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – November/December 2013 Winner of 63 national, FEATURES state aw ards since 1999 Magazine of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce 8 Business of Sports: Jonathan Bender Knee injuries took him off the court, but the former Pacer jumped into a new career in business. 10 Workplace Wellness Takeaways 86 Two participants provide their perspective on the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit. 12 Indiana Vision 2025: A Plan for Hoosier Prosperity Learn about next steps in the Indiana Chamber’s long- range economic development strategy. 20 2013 Annual Award Winners 68 Members Matter Making a difference is one of the common characteristics • Cornerstone Partners: Chamber recognizes of our honorees each year. Long-time contributions and organizations for their investment of more recent efforts are both part of the equation. time and resources ..................................................68 • Business Leader of the Year: Steve Ferguson • Member spotlight: City Securities Corporation ......70 carries on the legacy at Cook Group and • Getting to Know: Creighton Brothers ....................73 French Lick Resort ..................................................20 • 50-year honor roll .................................................76 • Government Leader of the Year: Richard Lugar recalls a storied career and his influences ......34 • Community of the Year: Bedford leaders partner 80 All About Economic Development together to energize citizens and diversify business .....46 • Roundtable: Leaders of four economic development groups discuss tackling business expansion on a regional basis ..................................80 60 Raise Your Hand • Mall ‘Madness’: It’s no game; some former Three dedicated individuals are honored for giving their malls are transitioning into a wide variety time, talents and passion to the Indiana Chamber and of business uses .......................................................84 its affiliates. • Growing Defense: Over 38,000 Hoosier jobs • Mike Campbell ........................................................60 are supported by defense dollars. That’s just • Ron Christian ..........................................................62 one element in Indiana’s thriving defense • Melissa Proffitt Reese ...............................................66 industry story ..........................................................86 Departments 2 President’s Message 6 New look in 2014/Tweet scene 16 Shorts 18 Legal column – 2014 regulatory changes 43 Go To It 59 Business Resources 70 88 Found Elsewhere 4 BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – November/December 2013 Winner of 63 national, state aw ards since 1999 WHERE BUSINESS HAPPENS The curriculum at the Marian University Clark H. Byrum School of Business is integrated, collaborative, and experiential and is designed to develop a student’s problem solving, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. The focus is on development of the student’s professional judgment and represents a shift in business education. The school doesn’t just teach students business, it teaches students how to do business. “What Marian University is doing is truly changing the equation. They have not simply added a new major or course on the latest business concept. They determined what businesses really want in new graduates and set out to produce students who have those tangible and intangible qualities. Students from the Clark H. Byrum School of Business are, in essence, living business for four years. They are immersed in situations where they must solve real-world business problems, write business plans, present their ideas to executives,