Nate Feltman: Time to double down on Indy’s downtown
Events that attract out-of-town spending are important and exciting, but a thriving downtown requires full-time residents.
Events that attract out-of-town spending are important and exciting, but a thriving downtown requires full-time residents.
When Patrick Talty, president of the Indiana Sports Corp., called me three years ago with the opportunity to serve as co-chair of this year’s Final Four Local Organizing Committee, I jumped at the chance.
My Uncle Ed Simcox’s stories about his time in public service shaped my curiosity about government and laid the groundwork for my own path in law and civic life.
A starting point for regaining our ability to disagree civilly is a healthier legislative branch.
Indiana’s football success over the past two years and a national championship do not happen without Indiana University President Pam Whitten’s leadership, plain and simple.
By integrating The Indiana Lawyer into IBJ’s print edition, we significantly expand the audience for its reporting and commentary while adding meaningful value for IBJ subscribers.
Mickey’s Camp was never meant to be perpetual. It was meant to be meaningful.
Join us at one of our three remaining events. We will celebrate CEOs and C-Suite leadership on Tuesday and conduct the Corporate Counsel Power Breakfast on Dec. 9.
Liberty depends not only on laws but also on character. Integrity, prudence and accountability are essential—for leaders and citizens alike.
The Dolson–Cignetti partnership is far from complete, but it already stands as a case study in modern leadership.
The past five years have seen more than three times as many politically motivated attacks on public figures as occurred in the previous 25 years.
While today these political changes get most of the headlines and attention, it is the disruptions and change that artificial intelligence will bring that will have more long-term economic and societal implications.
To the extent we do not hold our public officials accountable, we will undoubtedly get more of the same outcomes.
The Indiana 250 is a snapshot of those bold thinkers and doers who are shaping the future of our state—from large-company CEOs and innovative entrepreneurs to dedicated community advocates.
Joe Hogsett has been missing in action—just as he was in 2020, when violence ripped through downtown, leaving a trail of injuries and property damage.
No matter your political beliefs or walk of life, a winning team can initiate conversations or a high-five among complete strangers.
As I began to think about who could help lead the next phase of IBJ Media’s growth, I recalled the “people principle” outlined in Mickey Maurer’s book “10 Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship You Never Learned in School.”
Doubling down on a brand that we are already known for makes sense. And Speed City can and should transcend motorsports.
We will need many more volunteers. Sign up at indianasportscorp.org/volunteer to be a part of what makes Indy so special.
Indiana must ramp up efforts to attract talent from other states, retain graduates from our universities and ensure that Indiana is attracting more than our fair share of immigrants.