NOV. 25-DEC. 1, 2022
Shorthanded veterinary clinics are being slammed by the high number of pets acquired during the pandemic and a worsening shortage of workers, from support staff to veterinarians themselves. Taylor Wooten has the problematic prognosis for pet doctors. Also in this week's issue, Pete Blanchard explains how former Indiana Senate budget hawk Luke Kenley has become the leading proponent for boosting public health spending. And Daniel Bradley examines the shortage in affordable and workforce housing in Boone County as its population soars and local employers search for workers.
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Vet industry challenged by employee shortage, stressful conditions
Shorthanded veterinary clinics are being slammed by the high number of pets acquired during the pandemic and a worsening shortage of workers, from support staff to veterinarians themselves.
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Luke Kenley: State must boost public health spending
The former chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee will testify before that same committee to ask lawmakers to allocate an additional quarter-of-a-billion dollars annually toward public health programs.
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Unorthodox primary care provider ChenMed entering Indy market
The fast-growing, family-owned operation, based in Miami, has filed plans with the state to renovate three buildings and open them as primary care medical clinics.
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Boone County looks to add housing to match rapid growth
With the county experiencing the second-highest growth rate in Indiana, builders and apartment developers have not been able to meet the increasing demand for affordable and workforce housing.
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Q&A with Heather Haas, on moving from the classroom to the boardroom
Haas, president of Carmel-based Advisa, where she has worked for 18 years, leads a team of 35 people who work to help company executives build effective teams and improve their workplace culture.
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Mark Montieth: Jeff Saturday has the ‘it factor’
Fans of Indiana sports teams haven’t seen many coaching hires such as this one. It would be helpful if the past results offered a prediction of how Saturday’s Sundays will go, but the results have been mixed.
Read MoreSemiconductor firms plan to spend $300M, hire nearly 550 at tech campus
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says the WestGate One campus in Odon will accelerate the re-shoring of semiconductor research and manufacturing in the U.S.
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Heartland Ventures closes $52M investment fund
The Ohio-based venture firm, which gets its funding from Indiana and Ohio companies, invests in tech startups developing products that can benefit those Midwestern investors.
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Milhaus plans $5M renovation to turn former Harrison College building into new HQ
The Indianapolis-based apartment developer plans to vacate its current headquarters in the Fletcher Place neighborhood for a newly designed space that can house twice as many employees.
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Frost Brown Todd adds California firm to its fold
The combined firm will have more than 575 attorneys in 17 offices across nine states and Washington, D.C.
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Installation incentives: New law provides push for homeowners, businesses to go green
Under the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden on Aug. 16, some consumers may qualify for more than $10,000 in rebates and tax credits for buying high-efficiency appliances and electric vehicles and other purchases to decrease their carbon footprints.
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GM to invest $45M to expand EV parts production at Indiana plant
The investment will be used to support additional production of electric vehicle drive unit castings ahead of what GM anticipates will be strong demand for the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV full-size pickup trucks.
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Editorial: Legislature should consider full funding for public health
Some Hoosiers can’t afford access to quality health care. Others simply need to be prodded to do the right thing and make good choices.
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Lesley Weidenbener: Storytelling defines columnist Mike Lopresti’s career
For years, Lopresti has been telling Indiana sports stories in the pages of IBJ—stories about professionals, amateurs and kids. Stories about referees and coaches. Sad stories, funny stories and inspiring stories.
Read MoreLamar Holliday: Young people taking rightful place in political space
Let me share some ideas that can get you started in making a difference in your community in the political space.
Read MoreCindy Schaefer: Skills-based hiring helps avoid leaving genius on table
It would be extremely easy to sit and wait and expect employers to do the heavy lifting. But as with all cultural and systemic problems, we need to work together—and here’s how.
Read MoreKim & Todd Saxton: A successful pitch isn’t always about money
Entrepreneurs have to constantly pitch different things to different people at different stages in the life of their ventures.
Read MoreKim and Lee: Interest rate hikes strip veneer from glamorous growth stocks
Warren Buffett famously said, “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” Indeed, ultra-low interest rates were the tide that lifted all boats.
Read MoreBohanon and Horowitz: This Thanksgiving, there’s plenty to be grateful for
Anyone willing and able to work can likely find some kind of employment in today’s economy. And that is always good news.
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Patachou ownership announces Fishers restaurant, new corporate name
Patachou Nickel Plate is expected to be the third Patachou location to launch in 2023, joining spots in Zionsville and the Stutz complex in downtown Indianapolis.
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Community Health warning patients of data breach
The health network said Friday that information from users of its web site and its My Chart patient portal might have been transmitted to website-tracking technology vendors such as Facebook and Google.
Read MoreIrsay donates $1M to Indianapolis Zoo for welcome center
To be named the Indianapolis Colts Welcome Center Plaza, the area will include a visitors center housing ticketing functions, restrooms, stroller rental and other amenities for guests.
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Pastor James Jackson running as Republican candidate for mayor
James Jackson, pastor of Fervent Prayer Church at 10512 E. 38th St., says he plans to focus on public safety and education in his campaign.
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Indianapolis gets nod for 2028 women’s Final Four
The event will be returning to Indianapolis that year after an extensive hiatus. The city last hosted the women’s March Madness finale in 2016.
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