Welcome to IBJ's Thought Leadership series. We're talking with experts across all business sectors who want to engage with the Indianapolis business community about industry trends and to share advice and experiences. We are excited to bring their expertise to our readers.

Amber Chittenden Chief Client Officer and Principal Apex Benefits
Jim Harenberg Chief Operating Officer and Principal Apex Benefits

Content sponsored by Apex Benefits

Employee Benefits

Designing a benefits plan that works

In this week’s Point of View feature, executives from Apex Benefits discuss the critical issues employers should consider when designing benefits plans.
Dr. Penny Callaway Associate Professor of Nursing Indiana Wesleyan University
Mary Beth Oakes CEO and Owner Business Furniture + Co.

Content sponsored by Business Furniture + Co. and Indiana Wesleyan University

Health Care

Pandemic brought changes that are here to stay

In this week’s Thought Leadership Roundtable, experts at Business Furniture + Co. and Indiana Wesleyan University discuss how the pandemic forced lasting changes in health care delivery and facilities. 
Dr. David Dimmett President and CEO Project Lead The Way

Content sponsored by Project Lead The Way

Education & Workforce Development

Help students make the connection between learning and work

In this week’s Thought Leadership Point of View, Project Lead The Way President and CEO Dr. David Dimmett discusses the importance of engaging students by showing them how what they learn in the classroom is relevant to their future careers.