Joe Hogsett: We must continue to support vitality of downtown
Ultimately, our city’s “sports strategy” is not just about hosting incredible events. It is about using that economic might to lift all of Indianapolis.
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Andrew Ball & Mark DeFabis: We can’t quick-fix our nation’s supply chain challenges
We need to capitalize on the attention of lawmakers and policymakers to educate them about the flaws in our supply chain, helping them see that the current crisis is a symptom of a systemic problem.
Diane Janowiak: Right test, right time could help alleviate hospital readmissions
Health care systems remain under pressure to reduce readmissions. One way to do that is to analyze lab data from across the system to identify room for improvement.
Jennifer Milliken: Indy Rezone changes are result of positive collaboration
We must keep the dialogue going among private developers, the public sector and residents as we work to make Indy more equitable and resilient.
John McDonald: Impact investing is critical to Indiana’s future
When you have donated money to use as early-stage funding for startups, you can invest it in underserved founders where traditional venture capital fears to tread.
Kerry Prather: Pandemic experience will lead students to small colleges
In many respects, only small private colleges managed to preserve the essence of the traditional college experience safely and effectively during the height of the pandemic.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Employers should care about addressing racial gaps in education
Far too few Black and Hispanic students are being adequately prepared for success after high school.
Alfonso Vidal: Our economy, families, need Congress to pass immigration reform
I am a loyal Republican who voted for Donald Trump two times. There’s a misconception that Trump supporters want to deport all immigrants. The research shows this stereotype is false.
Patty Martin: We must continue to grow region as life sciences powerhouse
Health care and life sciences account for one in every 10 jobs in the state. In central Indiana, those numbers are slightly higher, with the sector employing more than 164,000 people representing 10.6% of employment and 16.5% of the regional labor income.
Eric Tobias: Exposing students to business role models builds career dreams
Junior Achievement’s Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame is an opportunity to share the successes of great leaders in the central Indiana area with students as they begin to find their career path.
Latoya Botteron: Be part of the ‘Book of History’ at the Harrison site
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is collecting the names and countries of people who were naturalized at the presidential site since 2003—more than 1,500 people—to list in what is officially being called the “Book of History.” But becuase privacy laws preclude the federal government from providing those names publicly, the site needs help tracking down the names.
Kathy Osborn: Office workers must reengage for the benefit of tomorrow’s leaders
It is time for our workforce to reengage—to embrace the gains and benefits the pandemic has brought to us despite the tragic losses, and to focus again on the professional development needs of up-and-coming leaders currently in our circles and those to follow.
J.R. Tolbert: Duke Energy should be ambitious in effort to help customers save
Indiana’s largest utility is re-examining how much energy efficiency to support right now. Duke Energy is making changes to its resource plan, which is like a road map of the investments Duke plans to make in its electricity system over the next 20 years. This is an opportunity to be more ambitious to save consumers money.
Carey Hamilton: Indiana positioned to benefit economically from new climate policies
Consider just one example: Indiana is a leader in vehicle and parts manufacturing. We have a workforce over 100,000 strong with decades of experience, and we invest heavily in advanced manufacturing. We are very well positioned to become a leader in the production of electric vehicles if we do it right.
Jeff Mittman & Ann Murtlow: Companies that hire people with disabilities thrive
We encourage all those with an authentic interest in inclusion to consider the disabled in their DEI discussions and initiatives.
Jill Long Thompson: Congress must pass Build Back Better plan to fulfill Biden agenda
Indiana has 1,111 bridges that need major repair; we have 5,478 miles of roads in poor condition; and we need to replace every lead pipe in the state.
Brad Rhorer: Modern apprenticeship programs solve two challenges
Employers who increasingly recognize that education alone won’t prepare students for the workplace are calling for high-school apprenticeship programs that reach kids as early as their sophomore year.
Gary Shapiro: Let’s give the green light to self-driving technology
Human error causes 94% of serious U.S. crashes. Self-driving technology lowers the risk of these errors and could save many of the nearly 40,000 lives ended each year by car crashes.
Evan Reinhardt: Support Sen. Young’s bill to expand home care options
Receiving home-based care is not only a safe option, but it’s also what patients want.
Andy Nielsen: Lawmakers must raise the debt limit to avoid crisis
If the federal government were unable to pay its bills, what could ensue would be nothing less than a financial catastrophe and for no other reason than perceived political gain.