McDONALD: The spark of entrepreneurship: time’s up
The leaders of venture funds are almost exclusively older men, and they place their bets accordingly.
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PING: Good federal trade policies help Indiana
In 2017, Indiana exported more than $37.8 billion worth of products-ranking it 11th in the country for the value of goods we sold to other countries.
HATHAWAY: Women must focus on shattering glass ceiling
Let’s make sure we continue to nurture an environment for women to be successful in whatever profession they choose.
HALLOWELL: Clinton and her cronies insult women
We need more women in leadership. We need more women running companies. We need more women elected to office.
BLACK: Leadership in life, politics is about uplifting others
Leaders don’t always make the correct decision, but they are willing to make a decision, especially in stressful situations.
McGRATH: Insatiable curiosity is our hope for the future
Being curious may not be perfectly synonymous with being entrepreneurial, but I don’t know any entrepreneurs who aren’t insatiably curious.
OESTERLE: Student visas plummet under Trump policies
This is crazy. It is also completely counter to the merit-based immigration policies the administration keeps pushing.
LUCAS: New government rules not answer to shootings
Government failed at every level and people are demanding even more layers of government.
SMITH: Guns, children and common sense
I want to establish that not all of us who support gun control have negative views about all guns.
SLASH: And a child shall lead them …
Most of us can’t even begin to understand the level of trauma our students face, yet we’re the ones making the decisions.
LUX: Unlicensed teachers—a dangerous new norm
The goal is not how much a teacher knows, but how much a teacher can get his or her students to know.
McCORMICK: Shortages mean hiring flexibility is necessary
Indiana has unlicensed, skilled individuals who can help meet our classroom needs.
LETTER: Tax law doesn’t help small businesses
I might see a nominal cut in my taxes this year, but it won’t be enough to hire an employee, give raises or grow my business.
BAILEY: Amazon, ignore our crazy potholes
Past administrations (both sides of the aisle) have put street “replacement” on a back burner allowing our important infrastructure to crumble.
SHUR: Law keeps short-term rentals from going underground
Short-term rentals are opening up the state to a new slice of prospective tourists, catering to travelers who, for any number of reasons, might be less inclined or simply unwilling to stay in hotels.
GUY & MARCUS: Where you stand determines if you sit
Not providing seats denies jobs to how many thousands? What portion of those on disability payments are out of the workforce because employers fail to provide opportunities to sit on the job? We do not know.
FEIGENBAUM: Less experienced lawmakers come off the bench in closing days
With so many leading lawmakers with long years of experience in conference-committee deliberations leaving and being replaced by those who have played only supporting roles in recent sessions, we’re seeing a change in how conference committees operate.
MAURER: Meyer is an upgrade for local Republicans
State Senate District 29 needs a thoughtful representative who will work within the law.
EDITORIAL: Regional cooperation is bigger than an Indy commuter tax
Mayor Joe Hogsett and his team can be credible leaders on the issue if they develop a plan showing how Indianapolis infrastructure will be maintained in the long term.
IN THE WORKPLACE: Job references and the true risks of remaining silent
All business owners should want to know as much as possible about a person before making a job offer. After all, the investment you are making is enormous.