Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Who says generosity and capitalism can’t mix?
A gift to America is an excellent gesture, but we are pretty sure other motives are in play.
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Pete the Planner: Look at all you get when you begin eliminating expenses
People are tired. People are oversubscribed, over-scheduled, over-notified, over-upgraded, overdoing and somehow underwhelmed.
Editorial: Proposed congressional districts hurt anchor of state’s economy
Indianapolis voters need the ability to send a representative to Congress who will advocate for the city, its people and the many corporate headquarters—Eli Lilly and Co., Elevance Health, Roche Diagnostics, Corteva, Simon Property Group and others—located here.
Rep. Sue Errington: Indiana is pulling the rug out from under working families
Working parents who are teachers, fast food workers, restaurant servers, checkout clerks and other hourly employees now face impossible choices between paying for care and keeping their jobs.
Letter: Tax hike will boost smuggled smokes
We found that in the three months leading up to and the three months following Indiana’s last tax hike, sales to Michigan retailers in border counties rose more than 50% as buyers stocked up.
Mark Montieth: Colts rarely get big-time payoff when gambling with high-level draft capital
While tempting for teams, trading first-round draft picks for established talent is a treacherous strategy.
Mitch Frazier: Commitment to respect, civility disarms chaos
Thoughtful, respectful disagreement designed to understand and create rather than simply respond is essential. Look no further than the early days of our nation.
Mark Mayer: More than just marketing, your brand is your mission
Marketers love to talk about what makes a brand stand out, aka its point of difference.
Dr. Bradley Allen and Dr. Jennifer Choi: Partnerships provide backbone to physician education
The Indiana University School of Medicine sponsors more than 160 residencies and fellowships in a broad range of specialties across Indiana.
Ilya Rekhter: AI is fueling the rise of solopreneur success
Could a single person build the next billion-dollar company with AI as their co-founder?
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Holiday reminds us that gratitude is a dish best served voluntarily
Gratitude is “low-hanging fruit” for health, for, as the study’s author says, “Anyone can recognize what’s around them and express thanks to others.”
Mickey Kim: Buffett’s letter on earning true riches an instant Thanksgiving classic
Thankfulness doesn’t ignore hardship; it helps us see what’s still good and builds the resilience to keep going.
Editorial: Drop in tobacco use statewide signals tax hike is having an effect
The Indiana Department of Health also reported that enrollment in its smoking cessation program jumped nearly 40% over the same period.
Nate Feltman: Events reflect IBJ Media’s expanding role as civic convenor
Join us at one of our three remaining events. We will celebrate CEOs and C-Suite leadership on Tuesday and conduct the Corporate Counsel Power Breakfast on Dec. 9.
Anne Hazlett and Marvin Richardson: Employers need to invest in workers’ mental health
As co-chairs of the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable, we recently hosted a summit of business, government, health care and nonprofit leaders to discuss and collaborate on the “Business of Mental Health.”
Ralph Durrett Jr.: Fostering culture, comprehension and human connection
Too many well-intentioned programs have unintentionally disempowered the very communities they aim to help. Instead of cultivating capacity, America has built systems that create dependency.
Derek Schultz: Pacers season in free fall
We knew the 2025-2026 campaign wouldn’t be a continuation of 2024-2025 after Tyrese Haliburton crumpled to the floor last June in Oklahoma City.
Jeffrey McDermott: Here’s your step-by-step guide to networking success
We’re essentially being asked to unlearn decades of social conditioning, armed with nothing but a name tag.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Forbearance is more than a virtue; it keeps society’s systems whole
At its core, forbearance is a virtue: giving someone a break even when you are neither legally nor ethically required to do so.
Pete the Planner: 3 simple reasons why your father is a millionaire
Before you assume they were secret geniuses, let me tell you what is actually going on.