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The root of Indiana's myriad problems
November 22, 2010
Comments(37)Longtime economist Morton Marcus says the objective truth is that Indiana is in decline. He also insists the solution is a
change in the culture, not just job creation.
MoreKissinger speaks out about Indiana's 'passion' problem
September 28, 2010
Comments(6)Pete Kissinger, who co-founded Bioanalytical Systems in West Lafayette, thinks Indiana needs more people like Bill Cook and
Scott Jones—people who actually like their businesses.
MoreLawyer: Raising money will get harder
September 13, 2010
Comments(0)Noting banking reform already has limited the pool of investors for private placements, Jeremy Hill expects regulators to
tighten restrictions even more.
MoreNew venture capital firm off to blazingly fast start
September 9, 2010
Comments(0)Cultivian Ventures began investing in a no-man's land just as the financial crisis ramped up, and now it's already
considering a second fund.
MoreNFIB chief fears sales tax talk
September 3, 2010
Comments(5)As legislators scout for revenue, Quandt says small businesses could be hit from two directions.
MoreIs alternative energy sustainable in Indiana?
July 7, 2010
Comments(4)An economic development observer questions what will happen after the feds turn off the tap.
MoreHow federal pork suppresses business
June 15, 2010
Comments(7)A Harvard study shows companies suffer when politicians deluge their states with federal dollars.
MoreA peer remembers Will Koch
June 14, 2010
Comments(3)An admiring amusement park operator says nobody managed better than the late CEO of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.
MoreRainmakers chief fingers Indy's greatest need
April 14, 2010
Comments(4)Scelzo says the problem isn’t financing or other problems commonly lamented by the small-business crowd.
MoreBusiness plans run dry for angel network
March 19, 2010
Comments(2)Halo Capital Group cancels regular meeting for lack of deals to peruse.
MorePerils of non-family managers
February 25, 2010
Comments(0)A former Toyota exec blasts non-family managers for the company’s problems. Are some Indianapolis-area companies better-
or worse-off after families relinquished control?
MoreLight in the gloom
February 12, 2010
Comment(1)More industrial construction is going on in Indiana than in any nearby state.
MoreUnderrated entrepreneurs
February 5, 2010
Comments(9)The Indianapolis area is home to myriad unsung entrepreneurs who run interesting companies, make money and create good jobs.
Here are some of them.
MoreDaniels and entrepreneurship
November 16, 2009
Comment(1)Does Gov. Mitch Daniels' economic development strategy emphasize job attraction at the expense of entrepreneurship?
MoreOrganizing armies of volunteers
October 10, 2009
Comment(1)A company has started to organize logistics for trade associations and other groups that gather for conventions in Indianapolis
and want to "give back" to the city while they're here.
MoreIU shines in entrepreneurship
September 1, 2009
Comments(0)Entrepreneurship has become one of the hottest areas of academic research in business schools. And, by at least one measure,
Indiana University churns out the papers as well as any institution in the world.
MoreGreen light for local IPOs?
August 25, 2009
Comments(0)If nothing else, you have to admire the patience shown by ExactTarget and Aprimo, two of the area's hottest tech companies,
as they await better conditions to launch their initial public offerings.
MoreThe latest fads in business names
July 17, 2009
Comments(10)Nobody familiar with the intricacies of naming a business thinks the process is easy. Not if the messages
words send to potential customers are grasped.
So itâ??s easy to understand why the Indianapolis area is filling up with companies one way...
MoreInnovation drought?
June 8, 2009
Comments(3)Beneath Americaâ??s financial woes lies a lack of innovation, a recent BusinessWeek article argues. A paucity
of breakthrough products could have triggered the nationâ??s borrowing binge and ultimately the financial meltdown,
it says.
Hereâ??s the logic: A decade ago,...
MoreGoldsmithâ??s latest venture
June 4, 2009
Comments(5)Former Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldsmith, never one to let grass grow under his feet, has started a not-for-profit
with one-time presidential candidate Howard Dean to promote Goldsmithâ??s pet cause of public-private partnerships.
The Council of Project Finance Advisors aims...
MoreForeign-born entrepreneurs
February 2, 2009
Comments(9)Midwestern cities donâ??t attract a lot of immigrants, and Indianapolis is no exception.
The weather is uncomfortable and the region has a reputation for close-mindedness â?? not the kind of place
where newcomers want to sink roots.
A recent blog...
MoreA remarkable comment
January 5, 2009
Comment(1)Indiana has never been known as a hotbed of venture capital deals. That recognition has long gone to California
and Massachusetts, and the numbers fall off quickly in other states.
So a statement in this weekendâ??s IBJ was noteworthy...
MoreVaunted program hits turbulence
August 20, 2008
Comments(0)Ball State Universityâ??s entrepreneurship program has long been considered one of the stateâ??s crown jewels
in
business academics.
Former funeral director Don Kuratko started the program before entrepreneurship was cool and pushed it to
national prominence. Real-world business types like the...
MoreIndiana's entrepreneurial hotspots
August 5, 2008
Comments(2)If youâ??re an entrepreneur, or dream of one day becoming one, which place in the state offers the best
opportunity?
Are you a fan of fast-growing exurbs like Fishers? If youâ??re into medical startups, is the best spot
on
the downtown...
MoreProgress with entrepreneurship
June 26, 2008
Comment(1)Compendium Blogwareâ??s announcement today that it raised $1.6 million in private funding is another brick
in
the wall as the Indianapolis area and the state continue their push to build a culture of entrepreneurship.
Investors are showing more interest...
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Lauren: I reported BJ's plans based on their filing for construction permits. Of course, it's possible the plans fell through. Will update if I can find out more.
This weekend the Indianapolis School of Ballet performed Russian Treasures at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater for huge, enthusiastic crowds. This group of young people, returning students and young guest artists did fantastic performances of Balanchine's Valse-Fantaisie, Swan Lake Act II, Raymonda Act III and Allegro Vivace. I was blown away by the professionalism and energy of this school, which is on the caliber with most professional companies. If you're looking for great dancing and production value, this downtown venue is worth seeing and supporting.
Are they indeed going up there? I was told by BJ's directly they had no new stores planned in the area...
The article mentions that Indiana casinos are losing revenue to Ohio and Illinois casinos, but neglects to mention that those regional competitors are smoke-free for worker health.
In other words, Indiana's smoke-filled casinos are losing revenue to smoke-free competitors - without a local or statewide clean air law in Indiana to blame for it. Meanwhile, Indiana's casino workers, in order to provide for their family in a tough economy, must face the health hazards of secondhand smoke on a daily basis including cancer, heart disease, COPD, and many other preventable diseases, and associated healthcare costs.
Indiana lawmakers should take a cue from states like Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts and ensure that casino jobs don't sicken the very people those jobs are intended to help. Even sophisticated casino ventilation systems do not protect people from the serious health hazards of secondhand smoke.
Some bump day, huh? Why were Loyd and Hamilton not allowed to run? Both say they had rides. It must be all part of the Vision. The good news is no traffic and plenty of room to stretch out. It would be nice if someone picked up some trash, there was so much trash in the Paddock Penthouse yesterday it looked like a Hulman George family reunion.