Pete the planner: Heed the consequences, or you’ll pay the price later
Most adults do a remarkable job of learning how to conveniently obfuscate the consequences of their actions, both in premeditation and after the action itself.
Opinion
Mark Montieth: Bill Eason spent millions to prop up Pacers, put team in NBA
The original ownership group, a revolving collection of business leaders from Indianapolis and Lafayette, funded the formation and early seasons, pitching in money whenever needed to meet expenses.
Editorial: Chuck Goodrich is the right leader to boost state’s job creation efforts
We have confidence that Goodrich understands enough about economic development to help elevate Indiana in the national and global competition that is job creation.
Mitch Frazier: Leaders can restore optimism by uniting around shared goal
This is the time for leaders in business, philanthropy and government in every community across the state to identify the issues that matter most in their city, county or region and lead efforts that make a difference.
Jon Desalvo: A new approach for developing home-grown talent
Indiana businesses like ours need a new approach to talent development that prepares workers to meet our current and future needs.
Jensen, Davis and Smith: Economic development hinges on strong relationships
Your best partners don’t stay because you send an email a few times a year. They stay because you show up, stay in touch and make them feel valued.
Dennis Murphy: Fathers play critical role in developing strong kids
I’m challenging us to use this Father’s Day as a platform not simply for celebrating dads but also for committing ourselves to helping dads be as engaged and effective as possible.
Santiago Jaramillo: How to talk about AI ROI with your finance team
Forbes Research’s 2025 AI Survey found that less than 1% of C-suite respondents had seen significant return on investment from AI.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Social Security wasn’t meant to provide full income
Social Security was designed as insurance against the financial risks of living to an advanced age, not as a comprehensive income source.
Editorial: Bears stadium will be expensive, but it could be regional catalyst
We’re proud of Indiana leaders for bringing the deal this far. And we’re excited to welcome the Bears to Indiana.
Jalene Hahn: Your heirs will need help tracking digital footprints
The more complicated your digital estate is, the more hours heirs will need to spend tracking down accounts, filing additional paperwork and possibly going to court to be granted access.
Nate Feltman: Indiana wins big in Chicago Bears pursuit
I should have never underestimated the incompetence of Illinois politicians. After all, you don’t wake up one morning with $144 billion in unfunded pension liabilities and some of the highest taxes in the country. That takes decades of determined effort.
Emmy Hildebrand: So many are just one emergency away from disaster
So what are these unexpected expenses? A medical emergency, a broken-down car, death in the family, a lost job.
Matt Mindrum: Indy can’t keep waiting to fix its crumbling streets
That is why the Indy Chamber applauds the City-County Council for advancing a serious plan to fix Indy’s streets — and supports its proposal to thoughtfully increase Marion County’s vehicle registration fees.
Tyler Warman: Data center developers owe the public information
Residents trust those who are communicating openly, transparently and frequently.
Derek Schultz: Clark, Fever try to figure it out under intense scrutiny
At the quarter-pole of the WNBA season, the Fever sit at 6-5, a mark indicative of the seesaw nature of their 2026 season.
A Chicago perspective: Go Bears. Literally. Indiana may be the better deal.
“While the exact location of a sports team is about civic pride, habit and tradition — which is important — let’s also consider the economics,” says Bears fan and writer Andy Shaw.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: Kindness and accountability can co-exist in leaders
A similar dynamic surfaced during a recent leadership development session I conducted for health care administrators.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Safeguarding Bill of Rights in the tech age
Over time, these limits on government powers were extended to the states.
Pete the Planner: As prices rise, where’s your line?
I’m pretty sure I’m living a high school econ lesson in real time. And it’s called elasticity.