MARCH 11-17, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced some of Indiana’s largest corporations to ponder difficult questions in recent weeks—how to protect their employees and their business interests in those countries while also condemning the Russian government’s actions. Susan Orr details how companies such as Cummins, Corteva, Elanco, Eli Lilly and Co. and Zimmer Biomet have tried to respond in ways that support Ukraine while limiting the harm to Russian employees and customers. Also in this week’s paper, Mickey Shuey examines how developers are approaching the recent gush of redevelopment opportunities for city-owned properties downtown. And Leslie Bonilla Muñiz reports how Indianapolis residents are taking street improvements into their own hands thanks to a new city policy that lets citizens install temporary, low-cost solutions to safety problems.
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Companies confront tough choices in Russia, Ukraine
Indiana-based firms are struggling with how to protect their employees and their business interests in those countries while also condemning the Russian government’s actions.
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City ponders coordinating redevelopment of multiple downtown sites
Roughly 17-1/2 acres of city-owned property in various stages of the redevelopment process have developers chomping at the bit to make their mark on the city’s skyline.
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New city policy provides avenue for neighbors’ ideas on road safety
Residents are taking a do-it-yourself approach to tweaking specific stretches of road by their schools, businesses and neighborhoods to better protect children and neighbors.
Read MoreREADI funding snag might rule out some projects
Local and state officials learned in January that several projects included in plans awarded grants just a month before might now be ineligible because of rules attached to the funding.
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Q&A: Haughville native to launch restaurant incubator
Aaron Williams, a Zionsville resident and client executive at Google, is planning to launch a shared kitchen and events center with his wife in Haughville this summer.
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Mike Lopresti: These teams’ next stop? The NCAA Tournament
After what’s happened to the Colts, to IU football, to the Pacers, to Butler basketball … well, you’d think the 16th state admitted to the Union is due.
Read MoreMemory Bank: Historic city hall
The former Indianapolis City Hall is pictured in May 1930. Construction on the building began in 1909, and it opened in December 1910. The Indianapolis-based architecture firm Rubush & Hunter designed the limestone, Neoclassical building. It served as city hall until the city outgrew the space in the 1960s and moved city government to the […]
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Legislature ends session by cutting income taxes, not business personal property tax
The plan would cut the income tax rate to 3.15% from 3.23% for 2023, which would amount to a $40 savings for those with $50,000 in taxable income. The tax rate would be cut further in 2025, 2027 and 2029, but only if state tax revenue grows by at least 2% in the previous budget year.
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Two major public art installations announced for Gainbridge Fieldhouse plaza
A $28.5 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant will provide funding for plaza amenities including sculptures by Honduras-based artist Herman Mejia, a community basketball court/ice rink and public restrooms.
Read MoreIU Health gives $416M to IU medical school, reducing its profits
A leading critic of IU Health said the huge contribution appears to be a way to make the hospital system’s profits drop below $1 billion last year as it faces higher scrutiny from the Indiana General Assembly and other groups for its high fees and large profits.
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Developer of timber-built office project in Broad Ripple seeks abatement
The project would occupy four parcels between 6407 and 6419 Ferguson St., which are occupied by four residential-style buildings that have housed short-term rentals and small businesses.
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Some lenders say new reporting rules would mire business loans in red tape
Many credit unions and small lenders in Indiana and beyond are voicing concerns about a proposed federal rule that would require lenders to collect and report a wide array of demographic, geographic and other data about small-business loan applicants.
Read MoreKayla Britton: How to avoid lender liability in commercial loan workout
When the economic downtown inevitably occurs, lender liability claims will surely follow.
Read MoreJCBank expanding to Greenwood
Seymour-based Jackson County Bank, known as JCBank, said the nearly 5,000-square-foot branch will be its 12th in the state and first in Johnson County.
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Editorial: Biden’s ban on Russian oil is unquestionably worth a salute
While we’ll all likely be grumbling about high gasoline prices for some time to come, President Joe Biden’s decision this week to ban Russian oil imports was unquestionably the right move.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: Indiana 250 nominations are already inspiring us
Nominations for IBJ Media’s inaugural Indiana 250—a list meant to showcase the most influential people in Indiana—have started rolling in, and it has been fascinating to learn more about the people making an impact throughout the state.
Read MoreMichael McRobbie: Paper is key to safeguarding Indiana’s elections
In the end, nothing beat paper. The accuracy of paper ballots can be verified by voters. They cannot be manipulated by faulty software or hardware.
Read MoreDennis Trinkle: Indiana has what it takes to win talent race, but will it?
Hitting our marks will also require greater focus on inviting and supporting more women and people of color into the sector.
Read MoreSamantha Julka: Stick to the basics to bring employees back
Our true motivation is knowing we will see our colleagues.
Read MorePete the Planner: For retirement, align your risk tolerance, capacity
Most people don’t spend enough time scrutinizing how much capacity for risk they have.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Are sanctions enough to end Russia’s war?
There are two ways a country can obtain a good or service. Both require it to use its scarce domestic resources—notably its land, labor and capital—to that end.
Read MoreLetter: Murtlow will be hard to replace
She is as nimble and creative and resourceful as the organization in which she sought to instill these qualities.
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Raytheon’s Indianapolis unit operating under new name after acquisition
Raytheon’s Indianapolis site is now operating under the Vertex name following a recent acquisition by Madison, Mississippi-based Vertex Aerospace, but that name is expected to change again in the months to come thanks to another acquisition.
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Jet Access to expand operations at Indy Regional Airport
Hancock County-based Jet Access announced it will break ground Friday on a nearly 23,000-square-foot aviation hangar at the Indianapolis Regional Airport in Greenfield.
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Wheeler Mission begins search to replace longtime CEO
When Rick Alvis took the top job in 1990, the not-for-profit had 17 employees and a budget of $700,000. Today, Wheeler has approximately 175 employees and an annual budget of nearly $16 million.
Read MoreLongtime Colts tight end Jack Doyle announces retirement
A graduate of Indianapolis Cathedral High School and a former ball boy for the Indiana Pacers, Doyle played all 131 games of his nine-year career with his hometown football team.
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Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria plans carryout-and-delivery site in Greenwood
The deep-dish pizza specialist will add a Johnson County shop to a burgeoning roster that includes two Indianapolis locations and one in Carmel.
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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Protected by the shield statute? You are media
A journalist by any other name is still a journalist.
Read MoreAmelia Dieter McClure: The profession of journalism: a big tent
A commitment to the truth is the core tenet of a journalist.
Read MoreKrull: Franklin was America’s first great journalist
Journalism helped make democracy possible.
Read MoreFiddian-Green: Decreasing substance abuse requires holistic approach
We also must ensure that those who need immediate help can receive it without facing stigma.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: Comfort model treats drug-addicted newborns best
Babies rarely need morphine.
Read MorePierre Atlas: Ukrainian war is Putin’s attack on democracy
Within just a few days of the invasion, Russia became more globally isolated than it had ever been in its history
Read MoreCurt Smith: War in Ukraine offers opportunity to confront China
If Putin prevails without paying an unacceptable cost, China will be emboldened to more aggressively assert its claim over Taiwan.
Read MoreShariq Siddiqui: Take advantage of Muslims’ generosity during Ramadan
[Muslims] are regularly reminded during this month that Prophet Muhammad was the most generous in Ramadan.
Read MoreJim Shella: In perilous times, leaders must put ambitions aside
Democrats, who currently control the House and the Senate, have been in disarray, and the GOP sees opportunity.
Read MoreKaren Celestino-Horseman: Americans need to stand together
The Greatest Generation was great because people put patriotism before all else.
Read MoreDana Black: Texas order conflicts with GOP’s pursuit of liberty
Gov. Abbott, in one executive order, strips parental rights and puts the child’s life in jeopardy.
Read MoreDaniels: Judge court nominee only on her qualifications
No weapon, including character assassination, now seems to be off-limits.
Read MoreMarshawn Wolley: Coalition’s Black agenda sees progress, continues on
Progress is hard, and we’ve learned a lot.
Read MoreEd DeLaney: GOP’s actions discourage investment in state
If we would fund our economic development efforts and let the governor lead, we might get better results.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner Chartier: At session’s end, remember to say thanks
Lawmakers don’t hear ‘well done’ as often as they hear ‘what the heck’ from their constituents, or even from the groups lobbying them.
Read MoreBrad Rateike: Bowling might be the pick-me-up we all need
The beauty of bowling is that I know no one who is truly good at it.
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