The debate is underway at the Indiana General Assembly about 2017 priorities. It’s a budget year, so there is a long line of worthy endeavors hoping they find a spot in the biennial budget. Legisla...... Read More
In a previous column, I took a look back at some of the great successes in 2016 related to residential, hospitality and retail development. I’d like to take a closer look now the office, industrial...... Read More
The Indiana Regional Cities Initiative was designed to help communities across Indiana come together to transform their regions into nationally-recognized destinations to live, work and play. Our r...... Read More
I had an opportunity recently to join the celebration of the grand opening of the River Rock Apartment Project on West Mishawaka Avenue in Mishawaka . The $15 million project includes 73 one- and t...... Read More
So who is responsible for making sure today’s students are prepared for tomorrow's jobs? Ask different people and you’ll get different answers. The truth is that responsibility doesn’t fall to any...... Read More
Our region has made a great deal of progress working together. The political boundaries that often cause us to compete locally rather than cooperate have started to blur. Leaders have recognized th...... Read More
Makeshift tents have been built to shield locked out workers from the rain and hot sun near the Honeywell Plant on South Bend’s west side. They have replaced the fire barrels that once stretched al...... Read More
Our transportation network is critical to the growth and development of the region. Over the years, community leaders have identified top transportation priorities then marshaled the resources to m...... Read More
Indiana recently celebrated Entrepreneurship Week, honoring entrepreneurs and the great risks they have taken to launch a new business and the contributions they make to Hoosier communities. Entrep... Read More
I hope we all share a common goal for our region and state, to see it thrive. It seems simple and logical, if our area prospers, flourishes, advances, succeeds or booms, we all win. Thriving can me...... Read More
