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Economic Development
New hotel tax in Johnson County would fund horse park, tourism bureau
December 15, 2008
Johnson County officials this month approved a 7-percent tax on hotel-room stays.
MoreQuest to improve corridors continues in Lebanon
December 15, 2008
The corridors leading into downtown Lebanon are a step closer to becoming more attractive.
MoreWe need an adequately funded census to manage growth
December 8, 2008
Morton MarcusWithout good data, public and private decisions will be hampered in the next decade.
MoreIs 2012 Super Bowl wisest investment?
December 8, 2008
Brian WilliamsThe economic impact of a Super Bowl on the host city is subject to vigorous debate.
MoreIndianapolis needs more to-your-door delivery services
November 24, 2008
Carol FaenziThere is an essential component missing that I believe service businesses have to pay attention to and offer if they truly
consider themselves "taking care of the city [of Indianapolis] dwellers." One of them is to-your-door delivery, especially
for food, including groceries.
MoreMacAllister awarded for service to community
November 17, 2008
Sam StallP.E. MacAllister has helped turn Indianapolis into a culturally vibrant city.
MoreSpeedway on track to develop tourism year-round
November 17, 2008
As the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway approaches,
the town of Speedway, at long last, is making an aggressive play to turn the world-famous oval into an economic engine that
runs year-round.
MoreBudget cuts threaten local economic data analysis
November 17, 2008
Morton MarcusBudget cuts could eliminate programs that gather and analyze local and state economic data. This would hurt businesses and
economic development officials, since they would not have the data that helps them see how their market differs from the state
and the nation.
MoreGreenfield trying to grow post-secondary presence to aid economic development
November 17, 2008
Chris O'MalleyIf certain people in Hancock County have their way, one of the fastest-growing new industries here could be adult education.
MoreICVA embarking on new direction with new CEO Welsh
November 17, 2008
Anthony SchoettleDon Welsh is quickly making a name for himself as a change agent. Though few knew what to think when Welsh announced he was
leaving Seattle to become Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association CEO, he's shown he didn't come here to simply
wind
down his career.
MoreIU study looks into future of Orange County tourism
November 17, 2008
Scott OlsonProfessors at Indiana University's Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies are conducting an analysis of new tourism
attractions in Indiana's Orange County.
MoreCultural Development Commission may lose millions used to promote Indianapolis art
November 10, 2008
Kathleen McLaughlinA commission that has drawn $12.5 million in grants and public money to promote Indianapolis' artistic side is awaiting word
on its future.
MoreArchitects and business leaders must work together to prudently maintain, build quality buildings
November 10, 2008
Don AltemeyerEspecially during a recession, architects need to build strategies to reach new and existing clients and provide them cost-effective
design and construction
options.
MoreEconomists research, analyze trends
November 10, 2008
Mike HicksMost economists spend some time teaching, but the vast majority of our time is spent doing research.
MoreDowntown development great for citizens, visitors
November 10, 2008
Chris KatterjohnThe development of shopping, restaurants, museums, public arts and hotels downtown in the past 25 years has made Indianapolis
a vibrant, more interesting place to live—and to visit.
MoreLeaders analyze Denver's commuter transit
November 3, 2008
Chris O'Malley Sixty Indianapolis-area business and civic leaders visited Denver Oct. 19-21 as
part of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce 2008 Leadership Exchange and paid close attention to public transportation,
especially commuter trains.
MoreIndiana Economic Development Corporation offers new Web tools
November 3, 2008
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has launched two free Web tools to assist Hoosier businesses.
MorePay off debts, invest in education, enrich lives
November 3, 2008
Morton MarcusIn 2008, a Hoosier economist suggests consumers first pay off their debts, then invest in a liberal education and other causes
that enrich lives.
MoreIndianapolis shows up peer cities in attracting the young and educated
September 8, 2008
J.K. WallCities must woo people while they’re young—in their 20s or early 30s—because after that age, people tend
to hunker down. The Indianapolis area apparently appeals to at least two key groups of young people—particularly those
already married, according to a new study by researchers at IUPUI.
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These quaint,obsessed musings by the stalkers are certainly entertaining, but I'm trying to figure out what, if anything, all the yelping below has to do with Zak Brown.
It's evident that Moffett was pushing the right buttons and corporate America is now trying to squash him. He just wanted to withdraw the free pilot services provided to the company by the pilots to try and put some pressure on a company that has not been interested in negotiating a contract in over 5 years. The company does not provide a contract because not having one has saved them a bundle of money. Shame on any Republic pilots not standing behind their union leader just because things are getting tough, can you not see such strategic moves by the company as putting the last union president in a corporate position and into THEIR pocket. Do you really believe the last union president is so appalled at the attempts by Moffett, do you not remember his oppositions to the company? We stood behind him. It has been proven over and over again for thousands of years without fail, a man cannot serve two masters. Anyone that believes people vote contrary to their paycheck and livelihood deserve to be taken advantage of, the recent statements by the former union president are laughable as he denounces the current union president from his new corporate position. Have you ever seen a drafted sports player score points for his previous team, it cannot be done, he is not on the pilots side anymore, he gets his money a different way now than you and I do, and he should not be allowed to remain on the seniority list. A drafted player brings strength, credibility, tactical knowledge, and a strategic advantage to his NEW team, he would not be drafted or paid were it otherwise. We are all forced to choose only one side to play for and support, not doing so has many references in life such as insider trading and shaving points, all illegal for good reason. This basic fact is why corporate moguls, scientist, and engineers all sign non-discloser agreements and non-compete clauses, as protection in case they are lured into switching sides as our former union president has done. No NFL coach ever drafted a player so that both teams could benefit and better understand each other, they are recruited to win the game against that former team, period. Likewise the company does not recruit the former union president by accident or mutual understanding, its strategy. Don't confuse playing the game with good sportsman-like conduct in support of common business and prosperity goals, with the requirement to only play for one side. Good men we all love and favor fall subject to this manipulation, often without their knowledge, and it is not a betrayal of their friendship to oppose them when they switch sides. If we did not love and trust them, they would not have been chosen and lured to the other side in the first place. The deception by the drafted player is not made at a conscious level, it's just human nature and it's all about money and power which corrupts our ability to be objective and loyal to two masters. This is why our court system created the defense attorney, and why our military created counter intelligence. Its strategy and its propaganda, and it works, and that's why the "powers to be" manipulate the chess pieces by sometimes changing their colors. Some players know they are being manipulated when their color is changed, but it brings them more money and power so they do not care. The rest have good intentions but do not even realize they are being manipulated. This tactic is also known by another name, Divide and Conquer. In battle sending an imperfect message with an imperfect team is obviously not ideal, but it's still being sent by YOUR team, your union leader, a leader that has common goals and common rewards with you, they are the best, because we have elected them to do a job for us. If you are not backing Moffett but believing the spin by those that have recently switched sides, you are taking food out of your own mouth. Showing unity and backing an imperfect situation still results in taking just as much ground, it's about unity and bargaining power. It's not necessary to wait around for that perfect attack because it will never come, the company will spin and attempt to destroy anyone that gets in their way. Ultimately it's not about any specific attack anyway, ASAP or whatever it makes no difference, it is and always has been only about power. If this company cared about safety it would not build pairings with 8 hour overnights, come on, are you that naive? Besides, do you really think Hoffa cares, no, he got a call from corporate America and was squeezed into denouncing Moffett. If he didn't they would spin the safety card against him and the Teamsters National with implication for truckers, future contracts, insurance rates etc...saying something like the Teamsters use safety as a bargaining chip, blah blah blah... Do you really think any pilot is going to do something unsafe for the contract, absolutely not, the only ones threatening safety here is the company with reduced rest, fatigue, and poverty. Do you not find it odd that Hoffa and the Teamsters are opposing a Teamster president publicly? Would the Teamsters National not normally support and work with one of their own? Why did they not sit down and help him strategize, correct any mistakes, and charge ahead? Would the Teamsters National not normally support and leverage a contract for all those pilots that have been paying Teamster dues, isn't that why we have all been paying Teamster dues in the first place? I sure haven't been paying dues so that the Teamsters National could come along and write this kind of an article undercutting our union leader and our unity. Whose side is the Teamsters National really on, it's obviously not the Republic pilots side.
No matter what Moffatt does the company is going to spin it like he is the terrorist and brainwash people like you into believing it, wake up, back your players that are trying to change things for you and your livelihood. Where has Hoffa been for the last 6 years, except collecting our dues. Seriously, do you really think an FO going for upgrade, signed off by a checkairman ready for the upgrade, who then fails, is not even capable of returning as a First Officer.
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