Ilya Rekhter: Indiana should seize Bitcoin opportunities
We already have key pieces of the puzzle in place: a good business climate, reliable power and an IEDC data center incentive.
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Pete the Planner: Job satisfaction is so much more than a good salary
The allure of a hefty paycheck can be intoxicating. It’s easy to believe that more money equates to greater success or happiness. But the truth is, our perception of our own salary often shifts dramatically when compared with someone else’s.
Editorial: Housing study is a smart move for Carmel’s maturing community
Mayor Sue Finkam has created a nine-member housing task force that as a first course of business is tackling the issue of the “missing middle”—typically middle-class housing options that include duplexes and small multiplex buildings.
Greg Weaver: Transition brings change to Indiana Lawyer
Look for more business-related coverage in the future, especially as it relates to attorney involvement in lobbying and government affairs. We also plan to extend our coverage of county courts, new lawsuits and interesting trials across the state.
Al Hubbard: Not-for-profit hospital market lacks choice, competition
In a free market, consumers make buying decisions based on market research and recommendations from trusted advisers. In the hospital market, consumers make buying decisions based on physician referrals.
Brian Schutt: Elevate your imagination for what real estate can be
Pragmatically, beautiful real estate can become central to community identity. By helping the investment last longer, beauty increases sustainability.
Barb Cutillo: Lessons from the NBA’s playbook on team management
To continue to move our organizations forward, we need managers and leaders who know how to build, direct and engage high-performing teams, and the NBA All-Stars provide some inspiration.
Jalene Hahn: Bracket predictions and investing: Lessons for success
When I think about the March Madness experience, I find parallels in investing.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Fed should lower inflation further before touching rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve has a tremendous responsibility to stabilize the value of the U.S. dollar.
Editorial: Holcomb’s decision to sign bill gutting access law is disappointing
A veto would have sent a clear signal that government transparency is important in Indiana.
Nate Feltman: Why I’m thrilled to lead IBJ Media’s next chapter
We expanded our podcast offerings, increased the number and types of events, improved our digital experience, enhanced our custom content division, purchased Inside INdiana Business and began to expand statewide.
Heather Ennis: Hoosier manufacturing’s renaissance is riding on rail
What makes our state such a hotbed for American manufacturing is a first-class intermodal freight network of highways, waterways and railroad tracks that gives our manufacturing, agriculture, mining, distribution and trade sectors a distinct advantage.
Dave Arland: New Indiana law is a blow to government transparency
House Bill 1338—cloaked as a “public meeting decorum” bill—was stuffed with a poisonous amendment at the 11th hour and just 11 days before the end of the 2024 session.
Letter: Library program celebrates Black voices
By championing local African American artists, many who would have not otherwise had a public place to share their work, The Indianapolis Public Library has aided in the transformative power of representation.
Eric Holcomb: An open letter to those running to be our next governor
As the state’s chief executive, you won’t be able to rely on slogans or empty campaign promises to yield positive results.
Derek Schultz: Indy’s Madness moments
Indy’s frequent placement as a host location, including being in both the men’s and women’s Final Four rotation, has given the city the opportunity to witness historic feats and incredible moments.
Pete the Planner: Market will get its footing this election year
Despite the nail-biting moments and hair-raising fluctuations, history has shown us that the stock market has a remarkable ability to weather the storm.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: With all its information, the internet won’t settle political debates
While resolving facts might be much easier today, discerning between narratives is likely more difficult.
Mark Montieth: Pollard’s recovery worth singing about
When they pulled the breathing tube out of his mouth the day following his Feb. 16 surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Scot Pollard burst into song.
Lesley Weidenbener: All the events we can possibly cover
We’re interested in how the city handles the events and whether the city and state can leverage the opportunities for economic development.