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MORRIS: Don't fear diversity; embrace it
September 25, 2010
Greg MorrisWe cannot allow this failure of our government to tear apart the benefits of diversity that helped make this country great.
MoreIndianapolis Black Alumni Council hosting college fair
September 25, 2010
IBJ StaffThe fair at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School will introduce students to post-secondary opportunities at historically
black colleges.
MoreTwo Indianapolis firms make Inc. magazine list
August 28, 2010
IBJ StaffThe firms are among the 10 fastest-growing black-owned businesses in the nation.
More'Landstory' name opens new chapter for firm
July 24, 2010
Scott OlsonMoniker reflects ownership change years earlier, better description of company's focus.
MoreIndiana Black Expo Summer Celebration schedule
July 3, 2010
Indiana Black Expo kicks off its 40th annual Summer Celebration July 12 with a full schedule of events.
MoreMAURER: Another look at the glass ceiling
May 1, 2010
Mickey MaurerMy longtime assistant, Marla Smith, had a sign on her desk that read, “The best
man for the job is often a woman.” I have grown to appreciate and believe in that advice.
MoreBlack professionals cope with poor economy
April 17, 2010
IBJ StaffThe panel discussion, “Staying Alive and Productive During Economic Hard Times,” will be part of IPA’s annual
networking lunch April 25.
MoreAthletic entrepreneur helps clients build camaraderie, improve leadership
April 10, 2010
Tawn ParentDeseri Garcia's Vida Aventura consulting firm uses challenge courses, other unusual techniques to improve teamwork, morale.
MoreMinority networking event set for April 25
March 13, 2010
IBJ Staff"Staying Alive and Productive during Economic Hard Times" is the theme of the Indianapolis Professional Association's seventh
annual networking luncheon. It will include a roundtable discussion of the economic state of local minority businesses and
organizations.
MoreFreight Masters files bankruptcy after losing business from Chrysler, Boeing
December 19, 2009
Chris O'MalleyThe minority-owned logistics firm is also involved in a legal battle with a Washington state firm over the loss of its Boeing
business.
MoreFormer Huntington National Bank exec alleges age discrimination
November 28, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerMichael Lewis, 53, filed a complaint with the Indianapolis office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission Aug. 13 and sued Huntington Oct. 15 in Marion Superior Court.
MoreCity program benefits veteran-owned businesses
November 11, 2009
Scott OlsonThe city's Veteran Business Enterprise program aims to increase the representation of veteran-owned businesses on city projects—an
effort that has generated $217,000 in contracts for such firms so far.
MoreMinority suppliers diversifying into life sciences
July 6, 2009
Scott OlsonThe Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council has made life sciences companies its latest target—part of an even
larger effort to attract minorities to the burgeoning life sciences industry under
way on a national scale.
MoreSpanish-language news program finds home after cancellation
June 8, 2009
Scott OlsonThe familiar face of a local Hispanic television newscast is back on the air, less than six months after the parent of WISH-TV
Channel 8 pulled the plug on him.
MoreHere's a must-do checklist for personnel managers
May 25, 2009
Tom PhillipsIf you are a human resources professional, now is an excellent time for you to assess the human resource function in your
company.
MoreEight former employees who say firings were racially motivated agree to $2.75M settlement from Lottery
May 18, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerThe Hoosier Lottery has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle a lawsuit filed by eight black former employees who claim racial
discrimination motivated their firing four years ago.
MoreShuel-Walker builds HP Products into distribution giant
April 13, 2009
Katie MaurerPresident of the company since 2000, Bridget Shuel-Walker, 42, oversees a distribution operation with $180 million in annual
sales and a work force of more than 400, making it the second-largest woman-owned business in Indianapolis.
MoreMinority, women contracts rise for Convention Center project
March 30, 2009
Anthony SchoettleThe hiring of minority- and women-owned
businesses to work on the $275 million Indiana Convention Center expansion is far ahead of state requirements and has surpassed
rates that were registered for the $715 million Lucas Oil Stadium project.
MoreCelebrate contemporary heroes, too
February 23, 2009
Mickey MaurerWhen it comes time to celebrate African-American History month, wouldn't we be better served with profiles of young, living
role models we can talk to—heroes who can talk to us? Let me submit for your consideration Mercy Obeime.
MoreSome female small-biz owners anticipate boost from changes by new administration
February 9, 2009
Della PachecoSome local women business owners are encouraged by the election of President Barack Obama and his appointment of a new chief
at the Small Business Administration who is thought to be especially interested in the needs of women-owned businesses.
MoreCeiling was gone before Obama
February 2, 2009
It is my wish, Dr. Patterson, that at some point you will realize that American society, warts and all, has provided you with
the opportunities that have landed you where you are today.
MoreFeeling like a true American, at last
January 26, 2009
Robert PattersonI never felt like a true American. Sure, I believe in freedom, democracy, the rule of law and the precepts put forth in the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. These are beautifully crafted, heartfelt words and documents hammered out
and written by men
of truly great intent.
MoreBillingsley markets health care mystery shopping business
December 8, 2008
Della PachecoAs co-founder and head of sales and marketing, Brooke Billingsley has helped build Indianapolis-based Perception Strategies
Inc. — a health
care mystery shopping business co-founded by her husband, Kevin.
MoreBloomington wins recognition for being gay-friendly
November 17, 2008
A national newsmagazine for the gay and lesbian community has named Bloomington as its top U.S. small-town vacation destination.
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On what planet are they entitled to this largesse from the stockholders? These people make multi-million dollar salaries: Pay for your own personal travel.
It matters because they're already paid enormously fat salaries: Pay for your own personal travel. Being "taxed on it" isn't a valid excuse--so what? They're still being gifted a raft of luxury perks from somebody else's money on top of an enormous, lavish salary.
Greenwood was scammed. Somebody didn't do due diligence in checking out the claims of this company. The manufacturing of insulin can't be done on the cheap. If it could be done, some big generic company would already have it on the market. The founder was either a scammer or a wild-eyed dreamer who made people believe that his Lilly experience was what they needed to make millions of dollars. Greenwood fell for a get-rich-quick scheme but smarter investors didn't make the same mistake.
DV, your list is not reasonable. For example, mass transit in Chicago does not benefit the poor Illinois farmer living on the Iowa border. So, there is no need for mass transit in Indy to benefit the retired widow living in Jasper, Indiana. Your comments, therefore, cannot be taken seriously yet it does reveal the narrow viewpoints that are robust here in Indiana. Mass transit works, even if not everyone in the city or state uses it.
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