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WHAT'S NEW AT MEK?Life moves fast at The MEK Group, so check below for a sample of what’s happening now. (If you don’t see a previous article or link, check the MEK Newsroom) The MEK Group Partners with Barnes & Thornburg LLP to host Nanotechnology Conference The MEK Group partnered with Barnes & Thornburg, one of the nation's top 100 law firms, to present a multi-state conference on commercialization nanotechnology. To sample the half-day presentations from Chicago, Indianapolis and South Bend (home of Notre Dame's Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery) (MIND). Click here for more information. Major moves to keep more patients on home turf Nearly three-quarters of orthopedics patients in Shelby County have gone to an Indianapolis hospital to receive care. Now, Major Hospital in Shelbyville wants to keep more of those patients at home. By next June, the hospital will build a $7 million orthopedics center that will house two orthopedic surgeons. They will begin building their practices in Shelbyville next month.The play for orthopedics patients throws Major into a pitched battle among Indianapolis-area hospitals. Surging numbers of patients need new hips and knees. And providing them is one of the most profitable things hospitals do these days. Click here for more information. Passing motorists who have viewed the white shrouded sign in front of Major Hospital have posed plenty of questions about what is happening at the hospital. During a short ceremony in the rain on Thursday, hospital, city and county officials gathered in the parking lot to unveil a new sign that says "Major Hospital MHP, a Major Health Partner." The name is part of the hospital's push to re-brand itself as "more than a hospital" by emphasizing its partnerships with other health-care businesses in the community and reminding everyone who sees the sign that the hospital is only one of the services provided by MHP. Click here for more information. "Successful 21st century healthcare delivery requires a broad spectrum of services that includes doctors from top-ranked medical schools, the strategic use of technology and specialty practice groups that concentrate skilled medical resources on specific needs," said Tony Lennen, president and CEO of Major Hospital. "Our medical operations in Shelbyville have achieved that critical standard, so to better reflect what we've collectively accomplished, we will now present our services under the brand of Major Health Partners. Click here for more information. Indianapolis Star: Indy leads Midwest in adding tech jobs From 2001 to 2006, Central Indiana added high-tech jobs faster than any other metro area in the Midwest, according to a new study from the national tech trade group AeA. That doesn't mean Indianapolis is a tech mecca. It's no San Jose, Boston or even Chicago. But it does mean local tech companies are making strides like never before, said Jim Jay, president and CEO of the statewide tech advocacy group Techpoint. Click here for more information. Indiana High-Tech Communication Network Transforms Military, Civilian Operations FORT WAYNE (Indiana) - The 9/11 terrorist attack, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and military urban operations in Iraq all manifested critical lessons. Key among these was this: when military and civilian authorities can't talk to each other and execute a coordinated response, bad things happen. Really bad things. When authorities can actually talk to each other, the delivery of bad or incomplete information can be just as deadly as an undetected truckload of propane tanks in a raging fire or a division of hidden hostile troops. Click here for more information. Business of Health: Fritz French, CEO, Marcadia An Indianapolis Life Sciences company is quickly growing its fan base among venture capitalists. The biotech company, Marcadia, is becoming a model of success for Indiana's Life Sciences industry. Silicon Valley venture capitalists and the pharmaceutical giant Merck have signed on to help Marcadia fulfill its promise. Barbara Lewis talks with CEO Fritz French. Click here for more information. Pentagon spending increases in region Defense orders balloon amid two wars, Katrina shortages. WASHINGTON - When Mark Thrasher's small Angola business was making parts for the automotive business, there was always a question about what would happen next."The automotive industry is just so volatile," he said. But since Thrasher Welding and Machine Shop began selling to the Pentagon in 2005, work has been steady and reliable. Click here for more information. Smithville $90 million rebuild announcement reaches national audience Smithville reached throughout the state of Indiana and nationally with its April announcement with the Lt. Governor and representatives from USDA and Indiana Congressional and Senator offices. Through a comprehensive plan developed and executed by The MEK Group, Smithville coverage extended across the state and in major broadband/telecom related trade publications. Through a video news release, MEK was able to secure out-of-area television coverage, and also provided event management and strategic marketing services for Smithville. Click here for more information. MEK Group draws together top university research, engagement talent Working on behalf of the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park, The MEK Group organized the first NSWC Crane University Summit, drawing together provosts, technology deans and engagement professionals from 14 universities with the NSWC Crane Technology Engagement Office. University officials remarked that the event was the first to pull together this level of talent and capacity in Indiana. Click here for more information. Blunting the Psychology of Recession As recession talk swirls, MEK Group managing principal warns of an unexpected outcome. Read the full story here. MEK coordinates visit of top Taiwan diplomat Working with the Chicago consulate for Taiwan, The MEK Group was tapped to arrange public meetings with central Indiana elected officials and coordinate for the top U.S. diplomat from Taiwan. Click here for the coverage on Inside Indiana Business. Critical Skills addresses regional IT personnel crisis with MEK help With red-hot technology growth in the Midwest, Critical Skills serves up advice on dealing with a major shortage of highly qualified information technology professionals. To see how companies can ease their IT crisis, click here. Smithville Digital brings real big pipe broadband to Indiana cities and counties Tech reporter Erika Smith of the Indianapolis Star reviews the competitive advantages of Smithville Digital?s big pipe fiber optic broadband (as opposed to twisted-pair DSL service offered by other telecom companies). Click here for more information. MEK highlights TechPoint MIRA awards The TechPoint MIRA awards, where Indiana companies receive well-deserved recognition for major tech innovation, have now reached international standards. Read the account on Midwest Business in Chicago here. PREVEL Consulting weighs in on industry growth potential Where?s the U.S. economy really headed? Check out John Layden?s expert analysis here.
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