Media Coverage
Alternative Sources Of Private Financing
06/15/2010 - In these difficult economic times, many companies are wondering where they can find money to help start or grow their businesses. The 2010 Indiana CEO Survey found that Indiana executives are less confident in 2010 than in 2009 that sufficient private funding is available to help businesses in Indiana succeed. READ MORE
CEO Survey: Internet, Technology and Social Media Rising Concern
06/11/2010 - Now that Indiana's CEOs have survived the international economic slowdown over the last 18 months, they can turn their attention to other challenges. READ MORE
Survey of Indiana CEOs contains a wealth of data
06/10/2010 - The 2010 “State of Our Business” survey of Indiana CEOs contains a wealth of data that should provide plenty of ammunition as people debate what needs to be done to keep the state’s business recovery moving. READ MORE
Expanding Your Business Outside Indiana
06/09/2010 - As the economy continues to improve, many Indiana businesses are beginning to look at options for expanding outside the state. READ MORE
CEOs React to the Business Climate in Indiana
06/08/2010 - Butler University College of Business, Ice Miller and Inside INdiana Business announce the results of the fourth annual statewide survey of Indiana's chief executive officers and senior executives. READ MORE
CEO Survey: Some Good News, But...
06/08/2010 -The results of the survey of more than 400 chief executive officers, senior executives and business owners from around the state are in and the news is, well, actually not that bad. READ MORE
2009 NEWS (click here to show)
Indiana's Agricultural Competitiveness Built and Dependent on Quality Education
07/16/2009 - Agriculture's value to all of us is undeniable. It is an industry that satisfies our most basic needs for human life and further enhances our quality of living. At no other time in history has agriculture been charged with so many additional responsibilities. READ MORE
But Are They The Right People?
07/15/2009 - The 2009 "State of Our Business" survey contained interesting information on how CEOs view Indiana's economy in the midst of the current recession. Particularly noteworthy was the viewpoint that there is an oversupply of qualified workers out there, waiting to be called back to work when the economy improves. READ MORE
Perspectives: Business Succession Planning
07/14/2009 - For many business owners, the hardest part of succession planning is change. And change is perhaps the only certainty in a business succession plan. No change, no succession. READ MORE
First Consideration For Weathering the Storm: Your Mindset
07/10/2009 - At a dinner last fall, a local business leader asked me to explain the difference between a recession and a depression. I had to admit that I didn’t know so of course it was the next thing I searched online. READ MORE
CEOs React to the Business Climate in Indiana
07/09/09 - Butler University College of Business, Ice Miller and Inside INdiana Business announce the results of the third annual statewide survey of Indiana's chief executive officers and senior executives. READ MORE
A View From Indiana CEOs
07/09/2009 - This year’s findings offer insight into the mindset of Hoosier executives, who are clearly focused on survival in this brutally challenging economy. However, while the recession has taken a toll on countless Hoosier companies and communities, there is a perception among CEOs surveyed that the business environment in Indiana is improving... READ MORE
Ice Miller Earns Regional Marketing Award
02/20/09 - Ice Miller LLP and Mayer Brown tied for the top honor in the category of public and community relations at the 2009 Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Chicago Your Honor Awards program... READ MORE
2008 NEWS (click here to show)
Educating for Next Economic Era
10/03/2008 - For the second year, Indiana executives have said that educational outcomes – especially in K-12 – have to improve for the state to grow economically. READ MORE
Let's Talk About Life Sciences in Indiana
10/02/2008 - In the fierce competition for business investment, what "differentiates" matters. Fortunately, some far sighted Hoosiers at the turn of this Century saw that life sciences could differentiate Indiana from the pack. READ MORE
Mass Transit Might Not Be the Answer
10/01/2008 - In June, the American Public Transportation Association announced that U.S. commuters took 2.6 billion trips on public transportation in the first three months of 2008, nearly 88 million more than in the first three months of 2007. Clearly mass transit is gaining momentum across the country, but where does Indiana fall on the issue? READ MORE
Avoiding that One Bad Apple
09/29/2008 - The shocking events of the past month can show how even the most well-known and seemingly financially strong organizations can disappear in essentially the blink of an eye. As Warren Buffett aptly noted, a good reputation takes years of good deeds to build, but it can be lost in a second due to one bad move or event. READ MORE
CEO Survey Panel Discussion
09/28/2008 - Butler Business Accelerator CEO Larry O'Connor, Angie's List Chief Marketing Officer Angie Hicks and Walker Information CEO Steve Walker were assembled to discuss the results of the second annual Indiana CEO Survey, a partnership between Butler University, Ice Miller and Inside INdiana Business. READ MORE
Butler University, Ice Miller LLP, and Inside INdiana Business Announce Results of Annual CEO Survey
09/26/2008 - Butler University, Ice Miller and Inside INdiana Business announced today the results of the second annual statewide survey of Indiana's chief executive officers and senior executives, "The State of Our Business – A Perspective from Indiana Executives". READ MORE
Inside INdiana Business.com Report
09/26/2008 - Corporate reputation and concerns about public K-12 education in Indiana are two of the major issues among more than 200 chief executive officers and other senior business leaders across the state. READ MORE
New "The State Of Our Business" Blog
09/26/2008 - Ice Miller has created a new "The State Of Our Business Blog". READ MORE
Indiana Economy: A Work in Progress
09/26/2008 - Is Indiana a beacon of light in a Midwestern sea of despair or a state filled with residents suffering from the weight of layoffs and plant closings? In this political season, it can be tough to tell, based on the television commercials that have filled the airwaves for months. READ MORE
2007 NEWS (click here to show)
Investing in Education Makes Business Sense
09/27/2007 - Any growing business trying to attract new capital or job candidates will be asked, “How good are your local schools?” A business’s reputation — the No. 1 concern cited by executives in “The State of Our Business” survey — depends, in part, on quality local education. READ MORE
Indiana: On the Right Track
09/26/2007 - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is fond of quoting a lesson he learned as a young short stop in little league: "You have to play the ball. Don't let the ball play you." If a ground ball is coming your way, it's better to step up and aggressively play the ball rather than wait passively for the ball to bounce past you. READ MORE
Employees Blog the Hands that Feed Them in the "World’s Largest Public Elevator"
09/25/2007 - The CEO survey report, The State of Our Business: A Perspective from Indiana Executives, reveals that employers place high value and importance on employee loyalty. It also shows that most employers have adopted employment policies that deal with Internet use. READ MORE
Executive Conversation: CEO Summit Panel
09/24/2007 - Video interview from Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick and Indy CEOs discussing the state of our business here in Indiana. WATCH VIDEO
Diversity Will Be a Pressing Element in Our Business Environment
09/20/2007 - The recent “State of Our Business” survey of Indiana executives reflects sound entrepreneurial goals. Asked to identify pressing business issues, respondents chose building a good business reputation, retaining customer loyalty, adapting quickly to change, and recruiting and keeping employees. READ MORE
Transportation and Logistics – A Road Indiana Needs to Follow
09/21/2007 - The future of Indiana's business environment was recently the subject of a survey among leading CEO's in the state. Specifically, what makes Indiana competitive and which issues impact businesses the most were the focus of the “The State of Our Business” report. READ MORE
Diversity Will Be a Pressing Element in Our Business Environment
09/20/2007 - The recent “State of Our Business” survey of Indiana executives reflects sound entrepreneurial goals. Asked to identify pressing business issues, respondents chose building a good business reputation, retaining customer loyalty, adapting quickly to change, and recruiting and keeping employees. READ MORE
Survey Findings Answer “What’s Going On Out There?”
09/19/2007 - Traveling around the state to talk with Indiana entrepreneurs and business and community leaders is one of the great joys of my job. And no matter where my travels take me, one question remains constant: “What are you hearing out there?” READ MORE
Indiana CEOs Share Views in Statewide Survey
09/19/2007 - Inside INdiana Business, in cooperation with Ice Miller and Butler University, have conducted a survey of chief executive officers statewide to get their thoughts on the economy, education, economic development and other issues affecting their companies. READ MORE
Butler University, Ice Miller LLP, and Inside INdiana Business Announce Results of CEO Survey
09/19/2007 - Indianapolis – Butler University, Ice Miller and Inside INdiana Business announced today the results of a statewide survey of Indiana's chief executive officers and senior executives. READ MORE
