Chris Price: Where there’s smoke … construction industry needs data
It’s hard to answer certain questions questions because the data about Indiana’s construction workforce need is limited and flawed.
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Barb Richardson: Let’s embrace a new era in the way we think about aging
We are entering the era of the “100-plus life,” and we must adapt accordingly. With longer, healthier lives, individuals have more opportunities to make meaningful contributions to society.
Rupal Thanawala: Schools need to encourage girls to pursue STEM fields
To be economically competitive and provide all Hoosiers with high-paying career opportunities, we need to build a diverse pipeline of local talent in fields such as technology, health care, engineering and science.
Vop Osili: Indianapolis’ strength lies in diversity of its people
Attracting and retaining entrepreneurs becomes possible with every measure we take to enhance our culture and identity as a city.
Courtney Zaugg: Entrepreneurship should be a higher priority for Hoosiers
Allocating as little as 5% of state contracts and 5% of workforce development funding to advance entrepreneurship can dramatically enhance the trajectories of new and young businesses.
Chris W. Cotterill: We must develop a shared vision for our capital city
Today, Indy has problems that big cities have, but that does not mean we should accept them as ways of life. We must pursue large-scale solutions to large-scale problems and deliver world-class infrastructure, strong educational options, transformational redevelopment, mental health assistance for the homeless, more jobs for ex-offenders and more.
Eddie Melton: Indiana lawmakers, let Gary finally have its day in court
After the city of Gary successfully combatted the defendants’ delaying tactics by winning three legal appeals in this ongoing litigation—including one before the Indiana Supreme Court—the defendants now are turning to their friends in the Legislature to preempt our community’s pursuit of justice in the courts.
James Bopp Jr.: Gary’s 24 years of abuse of the legal system must end
If Indiana courts had correctly applied the law in 2005, this case would have been dismissed.
Julie Goodman: Economic district is essential to growing creative economy
The EED pilot and passage has provided an immediate boost to arts and culture participation.
Scott Fadness: How CIRDA is driving key initiatives in central Indiana
Our time to put our foot on the gas pedal is now, as our region has fallen behind others. Through our collective work, we must move more quickly and boldly than ever before, and most important, we must convince the residents we serve that this region deserves and is capable of aspirations.
Lacy Johnson: Newfields’ path forward can be found within its walls
The recent controversy around Newfields, one of Indianapolis’ most treasured cultural institutions, exemplifies just how deeply we care.
Tony Knoble: Repeal of EED would threaten downtown’s progress
The EED will ensure that needed services continue by providing an ongoing source of funding to support the Mile Square.
Kory Wood: A vote for House Bill 1199 is a vote for downtown equity
This intervention by the General Assembly is a step toward ensuring property owners and businesses within the Mile Square are not subject to arbitrary and unlimited taxation.
Cliff Chapman: More trees and less carbon to fight climate change
Protecting and enhancing Indiana’s forested land fights climate change. That’s why we advocate so strongly for protecting existing forests and expanding them wherever possible.
Anna Gremling: Let’s make traffic death ‘accidents’ a thing of the past
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Committee in August adopted the 2022 Vision Zero Resolution, which states that the only acceptable level of traffic deaths or serious injuries on our roadways is zero.
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.
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.
David Rosenberg: Generational change requires bold vision, daring moves
The IEDC has faced its share of criticism. But as I reflect on these trials in the face of all that we’ve achieved, we are championing the future for all the right reasons.