Nate Feltman: Indy Chamber leads life sciences initiative
Plans by both IU and Purdue to invest in Indy and increase enrollment in STEM programs will be critical for providing the necessary talent pipeline.
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Lesley Weidenbener: Picturesque Madison is great weekend getaway
The downtown is vibrant. The riverfront features recreation and walking trails. And the beautiful Clifty Falls State Park offers—when the weather and season are right—gorgeous waterfalls.
Nate Feltman: Hicks commentary misses the mark
Classifying Indiana’s economic development efforts as “failed business attraction strategies” and the LEAP District (which will bring hundreds of new high-paying jobs to the state) as “deeply troubled” is wrong.
Lesley Weidenbener: Today, I’m working to be an expert in …
Being a journalist requires diving into unfamiliar topics or issues, gathering as much information and analysis as quickly as possible, then massaging that information into a story that helps readers understand an issue better.
Nate Feltman: A Mitch Daniels 20-year reunion
Most of us who participated in the Daniels administration never planned to work for the state of Indiana. But the opportunity to work for someone who ran for office for the right reasons, would always do the right thing and had the wherewithal to bring about important change proved too tempting to turn down.
Lesley Weidenbener: Small steps that build strong communities
My Garfield Park neighborhood is growing and changing, thanks in part to entrepreneurs including Josh Haines and Phil Kirk who are taking a chance on bringing retail and restaurants to the area’s commercial strip.
Nate Feltman: Vice President Pence opens up on podcast
With a presidential bid in the rearview mirror, and enough time and distance from Jan. 6, 2021, Pence is genuine, relaxed and clearly at peace with where he finds himself today.
Lesley Weidenbener: Nominate strong women, attorneys for awards
We want your help finding our next group of extraordinary leaders to honor for our Women of Influence program. Go to IBJ.com/nominations to get more details and fill out the nomination form. Nominations are due Aug. 2.
Nate Feltman: Honoring Indiana’s most influential
This year’s list introduces nearly 70 new individuals, encompassing corporate executives, philanthropic leaders and notable personalities making significant contributions in Indiana.
Lesley Weidenbener: Arts guide, gift guide coming soon to IBJ
In our upcoming fall arts guide, IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist will spotlight more than 100 must-see offerings for the 2024-2025 arts season.
Nate Feltman: Indiana has had some fireworks in the first half of the year
Eli Lilly and Co., Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the IUPUI split and other big stories have kept the newsroom busy in 2024.
Lesley Weidenbener: Stealing ideas during a trip to the bayou
I’ll write more over the coming months about some of the ideas we picked up at The Alliance of Area Business Publishers conference in Baton Rouge and how we intend to implement them at IBJ.
Nate Feltman: Indy takes Olympic swim trials to next level
Hats off to community leaders who continue to lean into sports as an avenue for attracting talent and growing the region’s economy.
Lesley Weidenbener: New Indiana Lawyer editor to join newsroom
Our goal is to harness the power of a larger, more robust newsroom.
Lesley Weidenbener: Sallie Rowland was an impactful leader
While Rowland commanded attention for her work on hundreds of office spaces across the region, she is best known for her work in the community, which started in earnest when she became president of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
Nate Feltman: 3 big challenges await Indiana’s next governor
Gubernatorial candidates Sen. Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick have an opportunity to explain to Hoosiers their ideas to address our failing K-12 education system, rising energy costs and rising health care costs. Doing so will lay the groundwork for action in 2025.
Lesley Weidenbener: We could all use a bit of Haliburton’s attitude
I’ve had fun watching this group of Pacers play basketball. Their attitudes, drive and spirit are infectious. That appears to be thanks in large part to Haliburton, who seems to inject energy and positivity into everyone around him.
Nate Feltman: Support IU president and board of trustees
When the board hired Pamela Whitten in 2021, they knew significant changes were necessary for IU to thrive in a quickly changing higher education landscape.
Lesley Weidenbener: I hate mistakes. I like corrections.
Speed in correcting an error doesn’t excuse an error. But our goal is to correct mistakes as quickly as possible. It’s the only way we can maintain our credibility with readers.
Nate Feltman: Why IBJ has named an award for Mickey Maurer
Significant to the naming of this award, Mickey brought IBJ Media back under local ownership when he and partner Bob Schloss purchased the company back in 1990. He understood the importance of a local news organization, with local owners who are engaged in their community and take great care in producing factual and balanced reporting.