Lesley Weidenbener: Favorite spots from the gift guide
Although we’ve already released the long list of gift ideas in last week’s Executive Gift Guide, I thought I’d use this space to suggest a few places to shop.
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Lesley Weidenbener: Intrigue builds in governor’s race
With the presidential contest close and big issues like abortion, immigration and the economy weighing on voters’ minds, it’s difficult to know how voters are weighing down-ticket races.
Lesley Weidenbener: Help us improve our award programs
We’d like to hear from you about how we can make the nominations process better
Q&A with Sonja and Alex Overhiser, whose newest cookbook hits bookstores Oct. 15
The couple talked with IBJ about what it takes to publish a cookbook and how it fits into their overall business strategy.
Made in Indiana: Upholstered furniture by Smith Brothers of Berne
History: Smith Brothers of Berne launched in 1926 as the Homer Manufacturing Co., but its first manager, Orv Smith, and his brother Les Smith soon bought majority share of the company and changed the name to Smith Brothers Furniture Manufacturing Co. At the time, the company was focused on chairs that were priced lower than […]
Lesley Weidenbener: Changes to IBJ and a new Lawyer editor
Starting this week, we’ll also be closing the paper with a new feature: Last Word, a Q&A with an Indiana entrepreneur or business leader.
Lesley Weidenbener: Picturesque Madison is great weekend getaway
The downtown is vibrant. The riverfront features recreation and walking trails. And the beautiful Clifty Falls State Park offers—when the weather and season are right—gorgeous waterfalls.
Lesley Weidenbener: Today, I’m working to be an expert in …
Being a journalist requires diving into unfamiliar topics or issues, gathering as much information and analysis as quickly as possible, then massaging that information into a story that helps readers understand an issue better.
Lesley Weidenbener: Small steps that build strong communities
My Garfield Park neighborhood is growing and changing, thanks in part to entrepreneurs including Josh Haines and Phil Kirk who are taking a chance on bringing retail and restaurants to the area’s commercial strip.
Tips for workers seeing a raise—and for managers considering the request
Information is the key to a confident and successful negotiation for both sides, experts say.
Lesley Weidenbener: Nominate strong women, attorneys for awards
We want your help finding our next group of extraordinary leaders to honor for our Women of Influence program. Go to IBJ.com/nominations to get more details and fill out the nomination form. Nominations are due Aug. 2.
Lesley Weidenbener: Arts guide, gift guide coming soon to IBJ
In our upcoming fall arts guide, IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist will spotlight more than 100 must-see offerings for the 2024-2025 arts season.
Made in Indiana: Chocolate deliveries by Birthday Chocolates
Birthday Chocolates delivers small boxes of homemade chocolates—most often turtles—to workers on behalf of their companies or organizations, usually for birthdays but also for work anniversaries or other occasions.
Lesley Weidenbener: Stealing ideas during a trip to the bayou
I’ll write more over the coming months about some of the ideas we picked up at The Alliance of Area Business Publishers conference in Baton Rouge and how we intend to implement them at IBJ.
2024 Corporate 100: Hillenbrand shifts focus to industrial manufacturing
Kimberly Ryan’s time as CEO of Hillenbrand has been marked by transition transition, with several acquisitions and the divestiture of Batesville Casket, where she got her start.
2024 Corporate 100: Culture, acquisitions key to Lippert’s growth, longevity
Today, Lippert has 140 factories around the world and about 14,000 team members worldwide. Jason Lippert has focused on overhauling the company’s culture with an emphasis on personal and leadership development.
Lesley Weidenbener: New Indiana Lawyer editor to join newsroom
Our goal is to harness the power of a larger, more robust newsroom.
Lesley Weidenbener: Sallie Rowland was an impactful leader
While Rowland commanded attention for her work on hundreds of office spaces across the region, she is best known for her work in the community, which started in earnest when she became president of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
2024 Innovation Issue: ‘Progressive improvement’ leads to customer smiles
TWI Institute, a consulting firm for manufacturers, describes continuous improvement as the “act of taking an established process, breaking it down to its component parts, building it back up using only the essential parts and committing to making incremental improvements over time.”
Lesley Weidenbener: We could all use a bit of Haliburton’s attitude
I’ve had fun watching this group of Pacers play basketball. Their attitudes, drive and spirit are infectious. That appears to be thanks in large part to Haliburton, who seems to inject energy and positivity into everyone around him.