Indiana unemployment holds steady at 3.6 percent
Private sector employment in Indiana grew by 12,200 in December with significant gains in education and health services, construction and hospitality.
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Tesla to cut more than 3,000 jobs on tight road to making affordable car
The maker of luxury electric vehicles plans to ax 7 percent of its workforce as it tries to lower prices and break out of the niche-car market.
Political upstarts like Indiana’s Buttigieg getting serious look in age of Trump
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is barely old enough to run for president, but he and other young potential candidates are finding encouragement at a time when conventional election wisdom has been upended.
Study of IPS shows new innovation schools might be bright spot
In the first major look at the results for innovation schools in IPS—a new kind of district-charter partnership—there are some positive signs but still some unanswered questions.
Broadcaster Taylor promoted to permanent ‘Voice of the Colts’
Taylor, who has been with the Indianapolis Colts in various roles since 2012, moved into the play-by-play spot on radio broadcasts last season after the abrupt retirement of Bob Lamey.
Private equity firms acquire Fishers tech company in ‘internet of things’
Egis Capital Partners and ABS Capital Partners have taken a majority interest in ClearObject, which has ranked among central Indiana’s fast-growing firms for several years.
Indiana fiscal policy think tank finds new leader
The institute, which studies how Indiana collects and spends taxpayer money, has been without a president since late 2017.
House committee passes tighter rules for virtual schools
House Bill 1172, authored by Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, outlines new rules to better assess and guide the educators, parents and students engaged in virtual school.
International School names new leaderemplate
The International School of Indiana board has named a Colorado native who most recently was leading a bilingual school in Costa Rica to be its head. Elizabeth Head will be the first female leader in the International School’s 25-year history and brings more than 20 years of international experience and bilingual leadership to the school. […]
Condescending left doesn’t get Hoosiers
A few thoughts after reading the Jan. 4 Q&A with Joe Donnelly’s campaign strategist, Peter Hanscom. His obvious arrogance and disdain for folks not in possession of a college degree and implication of them in his candidate’s loss sent me straight to my keyboard without even finishing the interview. He seems to be saying, “Yes, […]
Airport lands international aviation conference, chance to make vital connections
The Routes America 2020 conference coming to Indianapolis on Feb. 3-5 of next year could have a huge impact on air travel to and from the city, even though the event itself is only expected to draw about 800 attendees.
Cartoonist captured leaders’ fear of marijuana
In the Jan. 4 editorial cartoon, Shane Johnson effectively and humorously showed the truth and reality of the perpetuated fear and hardheadedness of Indiana leadership, including Gov. Holcomb, over the legalization of marijuana. Well done! Also, my hat is off to IBJ for publishing such a timely subject, with the lame excuses and rationalizations recently […]
A path to more good jobs in central Indiana
There has never been a better time to do business in Indiana. However, new research shows our region will need the combined efforts of business, government and civic leaders if we’re to ensure that more people have access to family-sustaining jobs. Last month, the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program released a report commissioned by the Central […]
Access, money key to building Indiana’s tech workforce
Last month, hundreds of schools and thousands of K-12 students across Indiana participated in the annual “Hour of Code.” They joined an estimated 100 million of their peers around the globe in giving programming a try for at least one hour. An offshoot of Computer Science week (the second week in December), the Hour of Code […]
GREG MORRIS: Legislature goes after public notice—again
Eliminating information in print makes it too easy for governments to hide.
Ideas abound on where to put Indy Eleven soccer stadium
Owner Ersal Ozdemir isn’t revealing possible locations for his $550 million Eleven Park project, but community leaders and other observers are bandying about lots of options.
Private equity firm’s bid for Gannett is bad news for IndyStar, Indianapolis
Every city needs a great daily newspaper. And so it has been frustrating to watch over the years as Gannett Co. has reduced the staff at The Indianapolis Star, which it purchased in 2000. Round after round of layoffs has decimated the newsroom. In 2007, The Star boasted some 230 employees. By 2011, that number […]
Building cars in Muncie
The Inter-State Automobile Co. was incorporated in Muncie in 1908, and production launched the following year with cars built on a 122-inch wheelbase and powered by a four-cylinder, 35-horsepower engine. The company declared bankruptcy in 1913, but one of its investors, F.C. Ball, restarted it as Inter-State Motor Co., producing cars until 1919. Ball then […]
In new year, consider a new workplace culture
January is traditionally the time of year when we take stock of our lives, but it’s also a great time to re-evaluate your company’s culture. Even though the month is half over, it’s not too late for you to resolve to improve the workplace environment for your employees. Given the current low unemployment rate that […]
Bates-Hendricks working to attract, shape commercial development
Now that Bates-Hendricks has emerged as one of the city’s housing hot spots, its neighborhood association is focusing on the commercial boom residents believe will follow.
