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Executive Conversation: John Swisher, Founder, JBS United
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named the founder of Sheridan-based JBS United, John Swisher, as its Business Leader of the Year. Swisher began the feed company in 1956 with a $25,000 loan from his family. Today, JBS United has nearly 400 employees and annual sales revenue of $500 million. GO All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Thomas Cooley, CEO/President, Radius Indiana
Funded in part by tax revenues from the Orange County casino, recently launched Radius Indiana is an eight county economic development initiative. Several economic development deals, most defense-related have also been announced this year, bringing investment and jobs to the hard hit southern Indiana area. GO All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Brad Carlson, VP of Marketing, Super Bowl 2012 Host Committee
The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee has named Brad Carlson VP of Marketing. For the last six years, he served as VP of business development for Indianapolis-based Sport Graphics and prior to that, he was VP of marketing for the Indiana Sports Corp. for more than 15 years. GO All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Dan Bradley, President, Indiana State University
and Gene Crume, President, Indiana State University Foundation Indiana State University is embarking on a major capital campaign and renaming two colleges after prominent Terre Haute families. The university wants to name its college of business in honor of a longtime Terre Haute businessman, Donald W. Scott. Also approved late in the week, the College of Education will be named in honor of the Bayh family. All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Simon Crookall, President/CEO, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Arts organizations are looking for ways to reduce costs to survive in this tough economy. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra most recently reduced salaries and operating expenses, as well as ratified a contract with its musicians that will reduce salaries. ISO President/CEO Simon Crookall has more on the future of the arts organization. All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer, Kevin Eikenberry Group
Many companies have cancelled company celebrations because of budgetary issues and the troubled economy. But leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry says these celebrations can have an impact on the bottom line. All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Bill Culpepper, Jr., President/CEO, ParaPRO
Any parent dealing with a child who has head lice knows that eliminating the lice is not an easy task. Carmel-based ParaPRO says it has a new product that will work with a single treatment and without the hassle of combing out the lice. Learn more. GO All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: IPL's Ann Murtlow and Duke Energy's Jim Stanley
The United States Senate will begin to debate climate change legislation or cap and trade in Washington later this month and Indiana utility companies are speaking out for the bill. Ann Murtlow, president and chief executive officer of Indianapolis Power & Light Company and Jim Stanley, president of Duke Energy Indiana sit down with Gerry Dick. All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: E. Roy Budd, Executive Director, Energize ECI
Governor Mitch Daniels and a delegation of Hoosier business and community leaders leave for a trip to Asia this weekend. The group will visit China and Japan September 5-16 on an economic development mission to bring jobs and investment to Indiana. Daniels will attend the Midwest U.S.�Japan Association Conference and visit sister cities. All Videos For Week

Executive Conversation: Dr. Bobby Fong, President, Butler University
Butler University is kicking off the fall semester by implementing a new five-year strategic plan called "Dare to Make a Difference." The plan focuses on expanding academic offerings, technology and innovation. Learn more. GO All Videos For Week