JAN. 14-20, 2022
Indianapolis leaders want more affordable housing in Marion County for low- and mid-income residents, but low-cost options often sunset after a period of years. Leslie Bonilla Muñiz reports that city officials and a wide range of neighborhood organizations think they have found an approach that can keep some properties affordable indefinitely: community land trusts. Also in this week’s issue, Susan Orr reports on the progress of private equity firm Monument Microcap Partners toward its goal of buying small firms and helping them grow. And Dave Lindquist explains how long delays at vinyl-pressing plants are affecting Indiana-based recording artists and music stores who cater to fans of the resurgent format.
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Vinyl record plants struggle to keep up with resurgent demand
Although online streaming accounts for most music-industry revenue, vinyl pressing plants can’t keep up with the renewed desire for records—the format considered obsolete after the rise of compact discs in the late 1980s.
Read MorePrivate equity firm that focuses on small companies inks 12 deals since 2018 launch
Monument Microcap Partners has also added three partners and two other employees, plus a branch office in the metro Detroit area.
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Community leaders form land trusts to tackle affordable housing shortage
A wide range of neighborhood organizations and residents think they’ve found an approach that could keep property affordable indefinitely.
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Catching COVID on a business trip can get complicated
Not only do you have to rearrange plans to visit customers or attend conferences, but you suddenly need to isolate in a hotel room, find restaurants that deliver, and perhaps reschedule flight and hotel plans.
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Q&A with Ron Jordan, dishing out pizza and empowerment
Columbus, Ohio-based Jordan Hospitality Group recently acquired all 21 Indiana locations of Donatos Pizza, making it the pizzeria’s largest franchise partner in the country. Owner Ron Jordan says he plans to open as many as 10 more restaurants across the state over the next five years.
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Sports: Are today’s bigger and stronger athletes injury prone or just soft?
Today’s players sit out more games with injuries than those of 50 years ago. Far more games.
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Holcomb paints rosy economic picture in State of the State address
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s speech offered a progress report on Indiana’s accomplishments and focused on his already-announced plans to improve the state’s quality of life. But he also acknowledged that challenges from the pandemic remain.
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PRI Trade Show producer acquires building in Speedway
The organization behind the world’s largest racing trade show has purchased an office/industrial building in Speedway where it plans to open a headquarters for its new membership program.
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‘Chicks on the Right’ co-founder to exit WIBC, cites vaccination mandates among reasons
Miriam Weaver says the primary factor in her departure is newly available time to focus on ‘Chicks on the Right’ work with Amy Jo Clark.
Read MoreMurtlow retiring as CEO of United Way of Central Indiana
Ann Murtlow has been one of the Indy area’s most visible and influential female corporate leaders for nearly two decades, and she led several significant organizational changes at the United Way.
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Hands-on training for key occupations means swerving and dodging COVID-19
With the highly contagious omicron variant now spreading, technical schools and occupational training programs are still working to ensure the safety of students and staff. But they’ve found ways to cope and keep hands-on instruction going as best they can.
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Editorial: City shines as championship host
So, here’s our request to the College Football Playoff folks: Bring the game back here.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Immigrants remind us of America’s promise
Immigrants indeed can remind us of what we have in common. A country built by immigrants continues to be inspired by them.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: Let’s be clear about who is providing health care
Marketing and advertising materials for medical services should clearly and prominently disclose the provider’s license type (physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, podiatrist, etc.).
Read MoreJoe Hogsett: We must continue to support vitality of downtown
Ultimately, our city’s “sports strategy” is not just about hosting incredible events. It is about using that economic might to lift all of Indianapolis.
Read MoreIn the Workplace: How to maintain your A-game as a leader
Management is a skill that can’t be learned in sprints; it’s learned through a marathon of consistent, focused practice on improvement. Consistency is the key.
Read MorePete the Planner: Remember these good times when the market takes a dive
When the market does decide to get rocky once again, you need to think back to this very moment—the moment in which the S&P 500 has averaged over 10% during the last 15 years.
Read MoreBohanon & Curott: Early-retirement offer is great example of marginal analysis
It is no accident Ball State is targeting older, longer-tenured and higher-paid employees to reduce its costs.
Read MoreLetter: Parents need support to help students
Many parents do not have the resources, background and understanding that allows them to both actively participate and continuously push their children to learn and to excel. Great schools and great teachers cannot do this alone.
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Rowland Design acquired by Cincinnati architectural firm
Rowland Design—one of the city’s largest and oldest commercial interior design firms—is changing its name to Luminaut Rowland in Indianapolis after being acquired by Luminaut, one of Cincinnati’s largest design firms.
Read MoreNot-for-profit leader to head new city domestic violence program
The program is designed to help those living through domestic violence recognize the abuse, escape it and then recover and rebuild, while also helping current service providers coordinate their efforts.
Read MoreBook publisher planning $21M expansion of Indiana plant
New York City-based Hachette Book Group said the 164,000-square-foot expansion will result in the hiring of additional staff.
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Fishers shopping center sold for $7.5M to out-of-state firm
The buyer, who is based in Houston, has had multiple restaurants in downtown Indianapolis, including a Mo’s, A Place for Steaks, along with Nook and most recently Pomodoro.
Read MoreIndianapolis-based medical software developer acquired by California firm
Sunnyvale, California-based Gener8 LLC has acquired RND Group, a 25-year-old software development firm headquartered in Indianapolis, the companies announced.
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Dr. Richard Feldman: Can the state’s COVID data be trusted? Most definitely.
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s words are harmful, irresponsible and unconscionable.
Read MoreTodd Rokita: Lack of transparency raises questions about data
I learned long ago that good leadership means maintaining trust.
Read MoreRep. Ed DeLaney: Need an idea? Let’s lower college tuition for all
Half of our college students end up with debt, with average debt for those Hoosier college students at about $27,000.
Read MoreDeborah Daniels: Put the welfare of others first. Get vaccinated.
What has happened to the testing supply chain? Another federal ‘Operation Warp Speed’ is needed, immediately.
Read MoreClaire Fiddian-Green: Dashboard is critical to improving K-12 outcomes
While all Indiana GPS indicators are important, two of the most critical are early literacy and median income.
Read MoreJim Shella: The justice system is one part of government that works
We need cameras in courtrooms in Indiana so the public can see how the system works.
Read MoreAbdul-Hakim Shabazz: A resolution for 2022—keep an open mind
I’ve always believed that social media is the best way for the misinformed to reach the uninformed.
Read MoreMichael Leppert: Where resolutions came from and why they work
Modern resolutions are usually about some form of self-improvement.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner: Legislature must pass protections for LGBTQ Hoosiers
More than 150 Indiana companies banded together to support including LGBTQ Hoosiers in the state’s nondiscrimination law.
Read MoreDana Black: Orchestrators of insurrection must be held to account
The party of law and order is not interested in getting at the truth, only staying in power at any cost.
Read MorePierre Atlas: We must remember, not deny, Jan. 6
It was an insurrection, an attempted coup and an act of domestic terrorism.
Read MoreMarshawn Wolley: Indiana should help evicted tenants gain second chance
These unique times present an opportunity to help landlords identify otherwise good tenants who fell on tough times.
Read MoreKaren Celestino-Horseman: Legislature should swerve and avoid the collisions
Legislators must think teachers and administrators, like police officers, do not have enough work to do.
Read MoreBrad Rateike: The 2022 campaign season has begun
It is full-employment season for political operatives.
Read MoreCurt Smith: Tax cuts, social issues will be legislative focus
Expect action erring on the side of personal freedom.
Read MoreUna Osili: Tech innovation in philanthropy must accelerate
Charitable giving tends to be closely linked with overall economic trends.
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