MALATESTINIC: Open work spaces: Does your company fit?
Distractions abound, and the good ideas the employer had hoped to engender through collaboration might never appear.
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FEIGENBAUM: Retiring Rep. Charlie Brown paves way for next generation
Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary, first elected in 1982, is one of several lawmakers who will not run again. While he’s unfamiliar to most outside Lake County, he leaves a fascinating legacy and one of importance not just in Lake County and the Statehouse, but for people in Indianapolis.
LETTER: IEDC shouldn’t play favorites
Take the Indiana Economic Development Corp. out of the business of deciding who will get favorable financial treatment.
COOK and CULP: State moves needle (back and forth) on perception issues
The cost of doing business is supremely important to economic development. But so is promoting a social culture that appeals to the talent required to make these businesses operate.
WHITE: What the ‘New Urban Agenda’ means for Indianapolis
The New Urban Agenda outlines 17 key commitments, among them providing basic services to all citizens; fair and equal access to housing; support for cleaner cities; improved connectivity and support for innovative and green initiatives; and safe, accessible and green public spaces.
MORRIS: Much to talk about in bustling Fishers
While it takes a village to make something great, I am impressed with Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness—his leadership and vision for the city and as an individual who’s concerned about the well-being of people.
EDITORIAL: How can a supermajority fail? Ask Indiana Republicans
Voters should be frustrated with GOP leadership—or lack thereof—at the Legislature. But at least they can now dull their distress with beer they buy on Sundays.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Muncie school-funding problem is about control
the district’s problems illustrate a larger issue: How should different levels of government work together to provide K-12 education?
PELLETIER: Watch out! Cyber criminals love to hit in springtime
Cyberattacks can take many forms, but whether malware is the main method or a hacker gains command and control by initiating a phishing campaign, the adversary is always the same: a human.
KIM: Overconfidence plagues ‘bracketologists’ and investors
Never accept a wager offered by Warren Buffett and don’t sell when he’s buying (or vice versa).
DELANEY: There’s nothing super about this supermajority
We did little harm this year because we did so little.
LANOSGA: Indiana Debate Commission’s role is nonpartisan
Voters in statewide contests are not well-served by debates that are aired or covered only in limited corners of Indiana.
CELESTINO-HORSEMAN: Think tanks? Think again
You will have to do your own research and verification.
McDONALD: The spark of entrepreneurship: time’s up
The leaders of venture funds are almost exclusively older men, and they place their bets accordingly.
PING: Good federal trade policies help Indiana
In 2017, Indiana exported more than $37.8 billion worth of products-ranking it 11th in the country for the value of goods we sold to other countries.
HATHAWAY: Women must focus on shattering glass ceiling
Let’s make sure we continue to nurture an environment for women to be successful in whatever profession they choose.
HALLOWELL: Clinton and her cronies insult women
We need more women in leadership. We need more women running companies. We need more women elected to office.
BLACK: Leadership in life, politics is about uplifting others
Leaders don’t always make the correct decision, but they are willing to make a decision, especially in stressful situations.
McGRATH: Insatiable curiosity is our hope for the future
Being curious may not be perfectly synonymous with being entrepreneurial, but I don’t know any entrepreneurs who aren’t insatiably curious.
OESTERLE: Student visas plummet under Trump policies
This is crazy. It is also completely counter to the merit-based immigration policies the administration keeps pushing.