Mickey Maurer: A lesson in doing your research
My partner Bob Schloss and I were pioneers in the cable television industry in the early ’70s. If a pioneer has opportunities to make mistakes that have never been made before, we were pioneers.
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Nate Feltman: IBJ Media’s new tagline reflects our values
“The best of business is in us” reflects that we are believers that business is a virtuous activity. Entrepreneurs create companies that develop lifesaving drugs, services that we enjoy, and jobs and economic stability for families. We have the pleasure of reporting on Indiana’s entrepreneurs, service providers, job creators and new products each and every day.
Nate Feltman: Feeling grateful early in the new year
Indy has big-city attractions (e.g., museums), amenities (e.g., world-class airport) and entertainment options (e.g., sporting events and concerts), without the big-city costs, aggravations and headaches.
Lesley Weidenbener: All-Star Weekend promises big impact
We’ll showcase all the coverage at IBJ.com/all-star. There you can find the latest stories and columns about the weekend, plus a schedule we’ll be updating as events and entertainers are added.
Lesley Weidenbener: IBJ’s 2024 awards season is underway
We’re looking for nominees whose accomplishments exceed both expectations and the accomplishments of the people around them.
Olivia Covington: New M&A newsletter is coming your way
If you’ve recently closed a deal worth $1 million or more, you’re eligible to submit that information to M&A Monthly.
Nate Feltman: Mitch Daniels inspires next-generation leaders
Daniels’ philosophy of working hard, thinking boldly, keeping score, delivering results and lifting everyone up continues to inspire me and countless Hoosiers.
Lesley Weidenbener: Experiences you can gift this Christmas
If someone doesn’t want stuff, give them tickets to a performance, a museum membership, a gift card for weekend away or a cooking class.
Nate Feltman: We must address root causes of food insecurity
This holiday season, consider volunteering or contributing to an organization that is working to help those who need a helping hand and a bridge to food and economic security.
Lesley Weidenbener: Public officials must be held accountable
It’s so incredibly disappointing to see the news that former state Rep. Sean Eberhart, a Shelbyville Republican, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge related to an alleged scheme in which he supported legislation beneficial to a casino company in exchange for a job.
Nate Feltman: Indy must grow or die
Indy had this mentality years ago. It’s time for Mayor Hogsett and Indy’s next group of leaders to bring it back.
Mickey Maurer: Three ugly truths
By now you should know that on Oct. 7, the state of Israel was victimized by the terrorist group Hamas in a surprise attack that killed more than 1,400 Israeli citizens, mostly helpless civilians. By now you should know that these evil people beheaded babies, burned children alive, raped young women and preyed indiscriminately upon […]
Lesley Weidenbener: Humility, hard work keys to success
I was especially moved this year by words from Mel Raines, president and chief operating officer of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Lesley Weidenbener: Expanding our reach farther out in Indiana
This past Wednesday, Inside INdiana Business launched the weekly South Bend/Elkhart Region Report, a free email newsletter authored primarily by reporter Carley Lanich, who is based in South Bend.
Nate Feltman: Don’t politicize investments in economic development
Indiana is attracting the jobs of the future. Pitting city against city or rural versus urban will set us back.
Lesley Weidenbener: Spark feels like a Circle success
I hope that—if he’s elected—Jefferson Shreve will take a second look. Spark is an example of what Indianapolis needs to do more of.
Lesley Weidenbener: My own experiments with AI chatbots
I asked ChatGPT to “write a newspaper story about the history of the Indianapolis Business Journal.” The result—produced in seconds—was a flowery, verbose and often incorrect take on our news organization.
Lesley Weidenbener: News decisions are made in the newsroom
Do other folks who work at IBJ Media have opinions about what we do in the newsroom? You bet. Do we listen to their concerns and questions? Of course. But ultimately, I’m responsible for our news decisions.
Nate Feltman: Young’s leadership is rare find in U.S. politics
In contrast, Hoosiers last year re-elected a leader who embodies what are today considered the rare qualities listed above when we voted overwhelmingly for Sen. Todd Young to begin his second term as Indiana’s senior U.S. senator.
Lesley Weidenbener: For the newsroom, hybrid works well
What I found during the pandemic is that many (but not all) reporters and editors can be productive working remotely. Some of them can even be more productive at home. But that doesn’t always mean the team is more productive with everyone working apart.