Scott Fadness: Regional investment hub will strengthen whole region
The Indy metro is falling behind in educational attainment, median wage and the percentage of people living below the poverty line.
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Mary Titsworth Chandler: Mayor Hogsett’s plan injects fairness into road funding
Of all vehicle miles traveled in the nine-county region, nearly half of the road usage takes place in Marion County.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Indiana will be big loser in Trump’s war with Mexico
If President Trump’s new round of tariffs–this time aganst Mexico–is implemented, it will raise costs for producers, lower returns for investors, raise prices for consumers, and destroy jobs.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Ten sports legends made in Indianapolis
They’re not from the city, but the time they spent here made them household names.
Repeal device tax
As a cancer patient, I consider myself blessed to be treated by excellent doctors in a country that leads the world in medical innovation. Without modern medical advancements like the CT/PET scans, MRIs, and other imaging tools, I would almost certainly not be alive today. That’s why I’m grateful a fellow Hoosier, congresswoman Jackie Walorski, […]
Please spare us Varvel’s commentary
Why must we tolerate Gary Varvel’s editorials? [Pence tells Liberty grads how to face fiery opposition, Forefront, May 24.]. They have zero to do with the IBJ model. Varvel is a very gifted cartoonist, but his bromance with the Pence family does him no good, nor the rest of us. All of us do not […]
Another take on berry size
I was surprised to see the Economy column claiming that large strawberries were developed to make for more efficient harvesting [How farm-labor concerns led to creation of giant strawberry, May 24]. It’s an interesting perspective, but size of berries is only one of many considerations strawberry breeders have in mind at both the University of […]
The future of equality requires Republicans, too
It’s Pride Month, y’all, and we have found ourselves in the middle of a bit of drama. For those who have not heard, a political newsletter called Importantville announced that state senator and Indianapolis GOP mayoral candidate Jim Merritt planned to walk in the Indy Pride parade June 8. Merritt, who was first elected in […]
‘Pro-life’ crowd, be careful what you wish for
Alabama, Georgia and other states have passed abortion bans, aiming at a Supreme Court they believe has been politicized in their favor. Ironically, sending the issue back to the states, as a decision to overturn Roe would do, falls into the “be careful what you wish for” category. Republicans have benefited greatly from the single-issue […]
NATE FELTMAN: Holcomb’s first term is welcome surprise
The governor has accomplished a lot by working across the aisle and sometimes bucking Republican orthodoxy.
Hogsett’s infrastructure plan puts regionalism on front burner
We’ve used this space before to ask Mayor Joe Hogsett to lead more boldly on the big issues that face our city. So we were pleased late last month when the mayor proposed creating a regional infrastructure fund that would serve Indianapolis and surrounding counties. The fund proposal, introduced as part of Hogsett’s State of […]
HAHN: How your money personality affects your financial health
As I read and learned more about handling money and finances, I was able to see how my actions undermined my long-term goals, and I was able to make changes.
Maggie Phelps: Leadership lessons from a new parent
There’s no way around being vulnerable as a parent because the most precious person in your life is constantly at risk. Being vulnerable at work means you connect with people deeply and you build mutual trust.
2019 Innovation Issue: Dora Lutz on social innovation—thinking bigger for profit, world-changing purpose
The good news: If you’ve considered the role of your business on the community while also considering profit, you’ve engaged in social innovation, regardless of your mission or your tax-status.
2019 Innovation Issue: Mark Clerkin on coaching networks, a new innovation paradigm
Everyone has data, processing power continues to get cheaper and new tools are released every day, but customers are still frustrated. Finding actionable insights within the data is what truly matters and therefore is key to success.
2019 Innovation Issue: Kiko Suarez on how 21st century students are mired in a 19th century system
Students have the power to innovate and free themselves from the system by prioritizing their college choice based on what a college is willing to do for them—and not the other way around. Students can find a college that exhibits affordability, student centricity, equality and genuine leadership.
2019 Innovation Issue: Dr. Edward McGruder on improving pet health via the ‘internet of animal things’
Wearable devices have applications beyond people. We’re at a turning point in animal health where better data combined with innovative medicines is leading to better care for our pets.
2019 Innovation Issue: Jason Williams on 5 ways to build a more innovative culture at work
Innovation doesn’t happen when we withdraw ourselves from the outside world, but rather when we engage with it. A great way to spark curiosity within your team is to let them explore.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner talks about paying for college
IBJ personal finance columnist Peter Dunn talks with podcast host Mason King about three key components of paying for college: saving in advance, paying some expenses in the moment and preparing your kids to make good choices.
BOHANON & CUROTT: How farm-labor cost concerns led to creation of giant strawberry
Because a worker can pick a greater mass of strawberry with each muscle movement, a bigger berry–like machinery–substitutes for more expensive labor.