For the second consecutive year, the United States economy managed to underachieve relative to economists’ unambitious expectations. Indiana University Kelley School of Business economists presented their annual forecast on November 1, and unfortunately expect more of the same in 2013. And like a year ago, a considerable list of things could adversely upset their expectations,… Read more »
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Powder Keg conference set to launch in Indianapolis; IU among sponsors
Hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators from across the county will descend on Indianapolis this week for the inaugural Powder Keg conference to be held in the city from October 17-19. Presented by Verge, the largest community of technology entrepreneurs, startups, software developers and investors in the Midwest, Powder Keg represents the first national conference of… Read more »
IU Kelley School's Leading Index for Indiana 'ambivalent' in September but edged up slightly
The Leading Index for Indiana (LII), defying the generally poor economic news, edged up slightly in September, moving from 99.5 in August to 99.7 this month. The LII, developed by the Indiana Business Research Center, is designed to reflect the unique structure of the Indiana economy. It is a predictive tool that signals changes in the direction of… Read more »
Business and engineering students partner to bring patented invention to market
Business students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis along with students from the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI are partnering to bring a patented invention to market. Two business students and three biomedical engineering students are joining forces to research how to commercialize a new kidney dialysis invention by IU surgeon George Akingba,… Read more »
Cook Medical to host Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Series event on health care law provision
One of the most talked-about provisions of the new health care law — accountable care organizations, or ACOs — will be the focus of the final event in the Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Series for 2011-12 on May 11 in Bloomington. The conference series is presented by the IU Kelley School of Business and its Center… Read more »
ExactTarget IPO a big win for Indiana
Congratulations to Indianapolis-based ExactTarget Inc. (ET) on the company’s successful initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange: its shares rose 32% by market close of its trading debut on Thursday, March 22. ExactTarget develops and provides permission-based marketing software enabling businesses to interactively market to their customers on-demand via email, mobile, Internet, and… Read more »
Notes from IU Kelley's Incite Innovation conference
Here are some of my thoughts/observations on attending Kelley’s annual business conference today. The rapidly accelerating expansion and availability of “big data” is increasing new opportunities for business through analytical application. IU is developing recognized expertise in the new field of business analytics. The speakers, Ray Kurzweil and John Kao, are world-class thought leaders on innovation. They… Read more »
Positive economic outlook for Indiana in 2012
Good news from the Leading Index for Indiana (LII). The recent report reveals the state’s economic recovery is strengthening, with December’s figures up to 97.5, the highest level since September 2008. And January’s number hit the landmark 98.0 point mark. According to the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC), which compiles the monthly report, in December… Read more »
Kao & Kurzweil to "incite innovation" at IU Kelley
The tagline is intriguing: “Great minds are open for business.” The organizers of IU Kelley’s upcoming business conference offer a playful reminder that business innovations can come from just about any quarter – as long as we’re open to them. In particular I look forward to joining the interactive problem-solving session with two of the… Read more »
IU Life Sciences Collaboration Conference May 13 to focus on Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology: Indiana’s Role In The Development Of A National Model Proponents have argued that the full utilization of electronic health records will serve to improve patient care, increase patient safety, and simplify compliance and regulation of the US healthcare system and save money. All this may occur if the roadblocks to success are… Read more »