John Stehr: Investing in the future of Zionsville, brick by brick
The South Village project encompasses 160 acres of land that has never reached its highest and best use.
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Sue Ellspermann and Chris Lowery: Ivy Tech plays vital role in driving economic investment
When companies choose to invest and create jobs in Indiana, they know Ivy Tech stands ready and able to produce the pipeline of diverse, highly skilled talent they need to reach their goals.
Jake Adams: Creative thinking can clear obstacles to rural broadband
Better digital infrastructure would be a game-changer for rural communities like mine, boosting our ability to attract new businesses, improve health care delivery and keep young residents from moving away.
Al Hubbard: Not-for-profit hospital market lacks choice, competition
In a free market, consumers make buying decisions based on market research and recommendations from trusted advisers. In the hospital market, consumers make buying decisions based on physician referrals.
Brian Schutt: Elevate your imagination for what real estate can be
Pragmatically, beautiful real estate can become central to community identity. By helping the investment last longer, beauty increases sustainability.
Heather Ennis: Hoosier manufacturing’s renaissance is riding on rail
What makes our state such a hotbed for American manufacturing is a first-class intermodal freight network of highways, waterways and railroad tracks that gives our manufacturing, agriculture, mining, distribution and trade sectors a distinct advantage.
Dave Arland: New Indiana law is a blow to government transparency
House Bill 1338—cloaked as a “public meeting decorum” bill—was stuffed with a poisonous amendment at the 11th hour and just 11 days before the end of the 2024 session.
Eric Holcomb: An open letter to those running to be our next governor
As the state’s chief executive, you won’t be able to rely on slogans or empty campaign promises to yield positive results.
Claire Fiddian-Green and Chris Lowery: Boosting FAFSA completion rates key to Indiana’s future
After the much-anticipated release of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid—called the FAFSA—in December, we now have some answers to questions and concerns around the 2024-2025 application.
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.
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.