New year brings changes for small businesses
Among other adjustments, there are higher minimum wages for many states, new federal overtime rules and new W-4 forms.
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Bourdais, Hinchcliffe casualties of cruel IndyCar offseason
The abrupt sackings of four-time series champion Sebastien Bourdais and popular veteran James Hinchcliffe has made for an offseason of distasteful business decisions that has contributed to a rapidly changing landscape in a series trying to make a comeback.
Some Indiana retailers say they’re unaware of tobacco age change
It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21, according to federal law.
Indiana kitchen products company doesn’t plan to reopen
A company that made kitchen products in Indiana for 117 years has failed to find a buyer and won’t resume local production.
Two veteran Indiana House members not seeking reelection
Reps David Wolkins of Warsaw and Rep. Ron Bacon of Chandler said they plan to retire after this year’s legislative session.
Senator tries again to withhold Indiana vouchers over gay firings by schools
The proposal would prohibit private school voucher money from going to schools that discriminate over factors including sexual orientation, disability, race, gender or religion.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Looking first at what’s possible for teacher salaries
One of the biggest issues the Indiana Legislature will face in 2020 is what to do about K-12 teacher salaries.
Cash-strapped Indy Parks seeks creative financing for community center
A deal to build a new family center at Broad Ripple Park could be just the first of several privately funded projects considered by the park system.
Bankrupt Celadon plans to sell 102-acre campus
Most of Celadon’s real estate holdings in Indianapolis are on the east side, where available industrial land is in short supply. So, observers say, the anticipated divestiture should attract plenty of attention.
Indiana counties battle cyber attackers with help from state, feds
To fight cyberattacks, state and local government officials are taking a page from the enemy’s playbook by expanding protections against attacks from one entry point to thousands.
Public-private partnership launching venue to test, develop 5G technologies
Indiana is positioning itself to be the epicenter for the latest generation of wireless technology, which experts say will be revolutionary.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra seeks to get back in the black in 2020
In 2020, the ISO will hire a new concertmaster, begin the search for a new conductor, and negotiate a new contract with its musicians. And all of this comes while its leaders try to pull the orchestra out of the red.
Liz Malatestinic: No matter how you give it, employee feedback is imperative
Many of the companies said to be “ditching” performance appraisals are, in reality, changing the process by using technology to provide ongoing, real-time feedback to employees.
Memory Bank: White River bridge collapses in 1902
The city finished repairs and upgrades to an 1870 bridge over the White River on Jan. 15, 1902. The next day, the middle section collapsed.
PETE THE PLANNER: Take a minute now to write down your 10-year financial goal
You and I are going to predict the value of our investment account balances on Dec. 31, 2029, then write these numbers down and leave ourselves a passive aggressive note to agonize over years from now.
Editorial: New directions mark start of 2020
So many big stories of 2019—Roger Penske’s purchase of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, big acquisitions by Eli Lilly and Co. and Elanco, the launch of the Red Line—were as much about the future as they were about the past.
GREG MORRIS: IBJ subscribers to receive more content, value in ’20
We spent last year building the foundation for changes our readers will enjoy in the months and years ahead.
Sheila Kennedy: Propaganda flourishes without civic literacy
Every so often, a naive student asks why the government can’t pass a law requiring media outlets to tell the truth. As I try to explain, truth and fact are often honestly contested—and then there’s the First Amendment.
Morton Marcus: Knobstone could be Indiana’s trail to tomorrow
Outdoor recreation, the OR sector, is an important aspect of tourism. Many people happily travel great distances to visit picturesque and unique environs.
Letter: New year is good time to quit smoking cigarettes
During a quit attempt, use slips as learning experiences instead of reasons to go back to smoking. Quitting smoking is like riding a bicycle: Every attempt is a way to learn what went wrong and get back on track.