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SWIECKI: New era for automotive investment?
December 15, 2012
Bernard Swiecki / Special to IBJFrom the mid 1980s through perhaps 2008, automotive investment in the Great Lakes region was driven by General Motors, Ford
and Chrysler losing market share to competitors from Japan, Korea and Europe.
MoreGIGERICH: Need for leadership growing critical
December 8, 2012
Larry GigerichAs a father of four (three of whom are about to become teenagers—yes, triplets), my wife and I are constantly talking
to them regarding the importance of being a leader and making good choices.
MoreFORSELL: Knowing this, how shall I act?
December 1, 2012
David ForsellOver the past few weeks, I’ve had a couple of terrific opportunities to reflect upon the deepest things in life. One
opportunity came thanks to the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, of all things, and the other from a life-threatening
disease.
MoreROKITA: Sweeping tax reform long overdue
November 24, 2012
As I’ve traveled across Indiana and met with Hoosier employees, business executives and civic groups over the past two
years, I’ve heard many stories about the complex, unfair nature of our federal tax code.
MoreSNYDER: An unnecessary barrier to entry
November 17, 2012
Tom Snyder / Special to IBJA few months ago, I was visiting a friend in the hospital. As I observed the staff attending to him, I was impressed by the
quality of care he received. It was clear he was in good hands.
MoreSCHMIDT: Proposed Mass Ave structure stirs design passions
November 10, 2012
Wayne S. Schmidt / Special to IBJWhile walking down a street in Prague recently, I made some observations. There were no potholes and no parking lots—just
rows of buildings. Each building was five stories high, except one. That one had a much different façade and an angular
design. It also was the building where people congregated. It was the building that captured the most attention and prompted
the most discussion.
MoreFAENZI: Proposed Mass Ave structure stirs design passions
November 8, 2012
Carol FaenziI am all for creating a thriving community, but imposing on everyone a large, flashing electronic screen does not come across
as an invitation, but a distracting in-your-face visual shout that is at odds with the environment.
MoreSCHMIDT: Romney energy policy best
November 3, 2012
Dan Schmidt / Special to IBJIndiana is blessed with abundant energy resources. We have a 300-year supply of coal. A substantial part of the 214 million
barrels of oil and 4.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Illinois Basin sits in southwestern Indiana. We have even
more natural gas locked away as shale gas, coal bed methane and landfill gas.
MoreAHLRICHS: Turn up the heat on innovation
October 27, 2012
Nancy Ahlrichs / Special to IBJIndiana is showing the first signs that innovation is becoming part of its brand. On Oct. 26 at the Indianapolis Museum of
Art, 500 of Indianapolis’ most impassioned TEDx fans heard ground-breaking thought leaders discuss the challenges, innovations
and future of design learning.
MoreSTEINOUR: Midwest leads national recovery
October 20, 2012
Stephen D. Steinour / Special to IBJThe real news is that the Midwest in general and Indiana in particular is bouncing back. In fact, the Midwest is not only
resurgent—it is leading the national economic recovery.
MoreANNALA: Improve transit for Ralph's sake
October 13, 2012
Ellen K. Annala / Special to IBJLet me tell you about Ralph. Ralph is among 78 percent of IndyGo riders who have no vehicle available, 65 percent who are
employed, and 70 percent who earn less than $25,000 a year.
MoreTEASLEY: Extend clarity to vouchers, charters
October 6, 2012
Kevin Teasley / Special to IBJState schools superintendent Tony Bennett was right to celebrate the achievements of the past three years of his administration
during his recent State of Education address. He made it clear that all Indiana schools are now a “school of choice”
and that access to most any school is now an option for all Hoosiers.
MorePERSON: Stand up for the ISO before it's too late
September 29, 2012
Sheldon Person / Special to IBJFor three years, Indianapolis was the city I called home, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was where I was proud to
work. I am sad to learn not only of the serious problems the organization now faces, but also of the possibility that the
Indianapolis community could lose one of its greatest assets.
MoreWILLIAMS: Anchor MSA redevelopment with City Hall
September 22, 2012
Brian WilliamsAny successful revitalization of the Market Square Arena site demands restoring the former City Hall as the public’s
house. City Hall’s decaying grandeur casts a long shadow over the neighboring parking lots created by the implosion
of MSA 11 years ago and is probably overwhelming the facile designs associated with redevelopment proposals.
MoreALTEMEYER: ISO's challenges real, but solvable
September 15, 2012
Don AltemeyerThe challenges facing the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are now widely known, but many still struggle with how that can
be, especially when you look out at the sea of people in attendance at some of our Symphony on the Prairie performances. But
facts are facts.
MoreGUY: Let's stop bashing government
September 8, 2012
John GuyIn the following words, a friend implies that I love government: “I feel you believe in much more reliance on government,
and I prefer free markets.” My reaction: Not really!
MoreHENDERSON: If coffee were like gasoline
September 1, 2012
Tom HendersonToday, we’re paying what the market will not get upset over, just like the enormous price of coffee, whose bean prices
have also collapsed.
MoreSULLIVAN: Work-share is no-brainer
August 25, 2012
Mary Ann Sullivan / Special to IBJThe U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that Indiana is eligible for more than $2 million to implement a program known
as “work-share.” Unfortunately, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced earlier this month that
it would not participate.
MoreHERRICK: Run government like a business
August 18, 2012
Bill Herrick / Special to IBJI believe government has forgotten that the reason businesses borrow money is to make money and grow.
MoreAHLRICHS: Embedding strategy in the ranks
August 11, 2012
Nancy Ahlrichs / Special to IBJMultiple organizations, from St. Vincent Health to Emmis Communications Corp. to Buckingham Cos. to Riley Children’s
Foundation, have added a “chief strategy officer” to their ranks.
MoreDOWNS: How the Democrats can come back
August 4, 2012
Andrew Downs / Special to IBJThis may be a bad year for Democrats in Indiana.
MoreSMAGALA: Drought lessons from Phoenix
July 28, 2012
Jenelle Smagala / Special to IBJAs I drove to the airport recently, I couldn’t help but notice all the sprinklers watering lawns in front of houses,
businesses and sports fields.
MoreWALTZ: How to ease away from a senseless tax
July 21, 2012
Bill Waltz / Special to IBJNo one I know particularly enjoys paying taxes, but nearly (if not literally) all will admit to their necessity in helping
provide government services to keep our economy running.
MoreWILLIAMS: Biodiesel makes sense for Indy
July 14, 2012
Brian WilliamsThe rebirth of downtown and its continued viability are the result of clustered assets—hotels, the convention center,
sporting facilities, familiar restaurants—and a strong convention business.
MoreGUY: Irrationality, fear are on the march
July 7, 2012
John GuyIncreasing fear comes from nowhere. The American crime rate has not risen for decades, and the homicide rate has fallen.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!