The
Alliance—a Forum of Indiana Business Leaders
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A
group of mid-size company leaders and faculty from the Kelley School of
Business at Indiana University formed the Alliance in 1990. The
organization remains affiliated with the Indiana University Kelley
School of Business at Indianapolis.
We
are a membership group of about 40 experienced senior decision-makers in
privately held, mid-size companies in Indiana. Members come from
companies with annual revenues from several million to $300 million.
Our
mission is to assist member companies improve performance by providing
networking opportunities with other senior executives and presenting new
leadership ideas for members to consider.
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Alliance
members talk about the value of their membership:
Mark Gerkin, President, The AME
Group, Vincennes, IN
“The
Alliance allows Indiana business leaders to come together to share ideas and
concerns. We use each other as consultants. The meetings are a great way to
connect with others who have gone through similar situations.”
Chuck Himes, CEO, Waste-Away
Group LTD, Elkhart, IN
“I have
been a member of the Alliance since 1992. You may wonder why…well, it is
because my membership continues to bring value to my company and me. The
content of the meetings is always fresh and relevant to me as a CEO.”
Bill Rush, Owner, The DeHayes
Group, Fort Wayne, IN
“The
opportunity to meet with other business owners and discuss current issues that
affect the decisions we make in running our businesses, coupled with the
information resources provided by the IU Kelley School of Business is
invaluable. I was able to put ideas presented at the first meeting I attended
to work in my business immediately.”
Bill Dahm, President & CEO,
Mike’s Express Carwash, Indianapolis, IN
“The
Alliance has been an excellent resource for my firm. The quality topics and
speakers make the meetings a great get-away. I come back to the office feeling
refreshed with new ideas. I have recently asked my COO to join as well.”
Membership
As a
peer organization of business leaders, Alliance members are chief
decision-makers or co-decision makers of their companies. Members may also be
in transition for other leadership challenges, or have achieved successful
career in other arenas.
To
insure broad representation across business segments, Alliance membership is
open to no more than two members from any one company and only one company for
an industry segment.
Professional Development
A
faculty facilitator coordinates quarterly meetings of the Alliance, each
addressing current business issues and providing information and tools members
can immediately put to use. Presenters range from state and national business
leaders to distinguished faculty from Indiana and national universities to
Alliance members who share their own experiences.
By sharing experiences and
lessons learned, Alliance members discover that they can achieve even greater
success. At breakout roundtable discussions, members of distinct industry
segments can share their unique business concerns and solutions.
Peer Networking
Learning continues between formal meetings. As members get to know one
another by discussing common business concerns, individual friendships
develop. This camaraderie is an important benefit of Alliance membership.
To Join
Yearly dues are $2,750 per year for one company leaders. A second business
leader from the same company may join for $1,750 per year. Dues are paid in
July of each year but members joining in the middle of a fiscal year pay for
that portion of the year.
Interested business leaders may contact either:
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The
Facilitator:
Daniel W. DeHayes, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration
Kelley School of Business
Indiana University
317/432-1941
dehayes@indiana.edu
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Communication Manager:
Staci Partlow
317/379-2691
staci@theallianceforum.org |
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