Mark Montieth: Out of his comfort zone
Structural engineering, however? That’s been a slam dunk—thanks in part to lessons learned from his challenging basketball experience.
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Mickey Kim and Roger Lee: Fed’s ‘pivot’ rescues investors from brutal ‘winter’ of 2022
After fears that the Federal Reserve’s slamming on the monetary brakes to combat soaring inflation would crush economic activity, optimism abounds that the Fed has pulled off a miraculous “soft landing.”
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Exposing corruption and its influence drains its power
The costs of being corrupt are higher when a person is more likely to be caught, and the penalties for corruption are more severe.
Got a business idea? Do not go it alone! Help is an easy reach away.
Reflecting on my journey from inspiration to product launch, I am deeply grateful for our innovation community and think others need to know more about it.
Derek Schultz: Foundation over finish
Even if “foundation” wasn’t the f-word you were yelling after Gardner Minshew missed Tyler Goodson on the fateful fourth-down play that ended Indy’s hopes.
Editorial: A public hearing on downtown tax is too little and much too late
While it’s true that the tax deserved a public airing, the time to account for the behind-closed-doors shenanigans was last year when the movement was afoot to slip the taxing mechanism into the state budget.
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.
Stephen Goldsmith: Mall project is opportunity for downtown’s new start
The recent announcement by the city of Indianapolis and the equity owners of Circle Centre Mall that Hendricks Commercial Properties LLC, the developer of the successful Bottleworks District and Ironworks projects, will acquire and invest in the downtown mall is unequivocally good news.
Robert Shegog: Sustained investment needed for equity programs
The Recorder Media Group and the Minority Business Review’s Champions of Diversity Awards is an opportunity to celebrate those who go beyond rhetoric, taking measurable steps toward creating an inclusive business environment.
Barb Cutillo: Your path to promotion: Take the hero’s journey
Many of you know of the hero’s journey: the protagonist who goes on an adventure, learns a lesson, wins a victory and returns home transformed. It is a timeless storytelling pattern that crosses cultures and genres, with “The Odyssey,” “Star Wars” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy just a few examples. Believe it or […]
Pete the Planner: A cheat sheet for spending your time versus money
Understanding convenience is vital to making affordability decisions.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Inflation has Americans feeling pessimistic
Why are people so pessimistic when the economy seems to be doing well? We think a partial answer is “sticker shock.”
Mark Montieth: ‘A special guy’
McGinnis, who died of heart failure on Dec. 14, was so prominent and prized that one tribute isn’t enough.
Editorial: State push for recreational trails is a smart way to boost economy
The development of trails plays perfectly into the governor’s vision to create appealing communities that will attract talented employees and encourage companies to locate and grow in Indiana.
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.
Curt Merlau: Indiana must address mental health crisis among students
It is incumbent upon us to step up and lead the charge in prioritizing our students’ emotional and psychological welfare as parents, business leaders and concerned citizens.
Katie Townsend: Helping journalists in Indiana fight to report the truth
The Reporters Committee is coming to Indiana at the urging of journalists who work here, especially members of the Hoosier State Press Association who want access to the kind of free legal services they need to overcome a culture of secrecy in state and local government.
Letters: Trash situation is frustrating
As Saxony is a planned-unit development and comprised of several sub-associations, we cannot simply include trash service in the homeowners association dues.
Letters: Freeman should leave Indy alone
Perhaps Sen. Aaron Freeman should resign and run for the City-County Council
Jalene Hahn: Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck financial struggle
While it is true a high income can go further than a low income, financial stability is ultimately determined by your spending choices.