Amy Liu & Michael Huber: Making inclusive economic growth a priority for Indy
Communities like Indianapolis cannot afford to watch idly as more of their human capital drifts further into isolation from the job market and productive economy.
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Maureen Krauss: Tariffs could deal blow to businesses in central Indiana
There are over 84,000 export-supported jobs in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, according to the Brookings Institution, so real people stand to suffer from any declines in trade.
Tim Cook: Character should come first, even if it costs you
My dad was a capitalist who took enormous pride in the business he built. But he never allowed his pursuit of the deal to jam his moral compass.
Wolfla & Kelley: Businesses should revolt against M&A lawsuit extortion
Most merger announcements are followed by shareholder legal action meant to hold deals hostage.
JONATHAN COFFIN: What Indiana companies can learn from Starbucks
An incident of this magnitude can expose an acute conflict between who you say you are and who you appear to be.
KRISTIN EILENBERG: Beware, 4 percent of your global revenue is at risk
With 5,000 records breached per minute and malware attacks happening all the time, figuring out how to be GDPR-compliant is just common sense.
SHEILA KENNEDY: INDOT is bureaucratic stone wall we need to scale
Surely, doing it right—learning from mistakes, from the available research and from the experience of cities that have creatively addressed these issues—is worth moving a few stubborn bureaucrats out of their comfort zones.
HUBER & RODRIGUEZ: IND helps Indy’s economy prepare for takeoff
As a passenger-friendly airport eagerly pursuing new routes, Indianapolis International helps our business community connect to the world and compete for the talent that’s building one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech sectors.
GARY PITTSFORD: Small business impact is not ‘snake oil’
The nation’s 28 million closely held businesses account for more than 50 percent of our national gross domestic product.
MAUREEN KRUASS: Explore global trade now, while the economy is strong
Through the U.S. Department of State’s Experience America program, a delegation of more than 30 foreign ambassadors visited partners in central Indiana and met with the Indy Chamber and local business leaders to gain a deeper understanding of our business climate.
BRIAN PAYNE: Don’t squander opportunity to rethink I-65/I-70 project in Indy downtown
Our growing coalition is defining a new vision for this critical infrastructure that joins a national movement that is repurposing aging urban interstates, just like ours, in ways that revitalize cities while still accommodating commuters and growing logistics traffic.
McGUINESS: Safety requires moving forward with highway overhaul
Accommodating safety, livability, economic development, connectivity, multi-modal transportation and aesthetics, all while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars, is a delicate balancing act.
LORI KAPLAN: It’s good news/bad news for commuting and tax reform
Fortunately, since most commuter benefits are offered in the form of pre-tax perks (not subsidies), and those pre-tax perks were not affected by the latest reform, most employees can continue to enjoy outcomes such as reduced payroll taxes and increased take-home pay.
STEVE BRUNSON: Skills Enhancement Fund aids Indy’s tech ecosystem
Legislators and leaders in state government have even been saying (and mostly doing) all the right things to support our technology sector, but there’s a threat on the horizon.
MEG WHITMAN: Investing in educational equity, excellence is imperative
Indianapolis has deeply benefited from highly effective, diverse leaders who are committed to collectively driving progress for educational equity.
AMY CORNELL: It’s time to bring NAFTA into the 21st century
Canada and Mexico rank as the top three agricultural export markets for 37 states, including Indiana.
CONNIE LAWSON: Going local to transform how Indiana does business
INBiz allows business owners to register and manage their business online by interacting with multiple state agencies.
HAGGERTY: Indiana is giving ex-offenders a second chance
In Indiana, both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have acknowledged one of the key barriers to re-entry for those who have served time: finding a job.
OHRVALL: Businesses that aren’t agile risk being left behind
A team’s agility will determine its level of preparedness for whatever challenge awaits. If adjustments can’t be made quickly, it’s only a matter of time until you’re on the outside looking in.
CROWTHER: Tax reform is opportunity for sustainable investment
Recently, the Indianapolis Prize announced six finalists for 2018. They represent the conservation world’s elite, and the unique aspect of the prize is that it recognizes and rewards their success, rather than mere effort and good intentions.