The United States was once the world’s leading bicycle manufacturer. It was also the world’s greatest industrial power. But today, the U.S. is struggling to keep up with China and other countries when it comes to manufacturing everything from electronics and pharmaceuticals to solar panels and automobiles. ... Read More
Companies can create valuable products for their customers using AI, but how can they achieve consistent profitability? If you use AI, are you paying for it? Why is AI so costly to provide? Will AI go away if companies providing the service can’t make a profit? ... Read More
One upcoming federal policy shift, known as Workforce Pell, has the potential to make lifelong learning more accessible and affordable for hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers.... Read More
The holidays bring a familiar mix of joy, parties and end-of-year relief (“circle back after the new year” season is in full swing). But, for anyone trying to nix alcohol from their social life, the cheery atmosphere – and what comes with it – can be difficult.... Read More
With Indiana’s unemployment rate at 3.6%, many Hoosier businesses are struggling to fill jobs in a “full employment” environment. As this year draws to a close, take a moment to consider if your business could take advantage of the immense opportunity presented by an underutilized talent pool: Americans with disabilities. ... Read More
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place,” George Bernard Shaw is known to have said. Being a leader in any business is not an easy task since your role requires not only the knowledge of your business and the industry you serve, but more importantly, your employees.... Read More
For many Americans, the only thing standing between financial ruin and peace of mind is an umbrella insurance policy. What is umbrella insurance, and why do you need it?... Read More
Are you about to let AI write something very important for you? Something like that blog post about the new service, that mass email apologizing for sending duplicate bills, or an article for your industry’s most-respected publication? Please do us both a favor and stop.... Read More
In 1987, after working for years at an Indiana-based engine and transmission remanufacturer, my partners and I bought the company. We grew it significantly, over nearly 20 years, when private equity and publicly-traded strategic buyers came calling.... Read More
While the idea of a 50-year mortgage may sound bizarre, it’s being suggested as a potential way to ease the financial pressures many buyers face in today’s housing market. But, does the longer mortgage period make sense?... Read More
Health care real estate development has undergone a quiet but profound shift in recent years. The days of thinking exclusively in terms of large, single-site hospitals are behind us as health systems increasingly embrace decentralized, community-based outpatient facilities like urgent cares, freestanding emergency departments and multispecialty medical office buildings.... Read More
During a recent all-team lunch and learn, our company’s managers called more than 50 previous clients simply to follow up on their projects and say thank you. We left voicemails for most, but a handful answered the phone. ... Read More
At the heart of community well-being lies a simple truth: health is more than what happens in a doctor’s office. It is shaped by our relationships, our environment, and the support systems that surround us.... Read More
Compensation is often seen as one of the more sensitive areas of business. It’s personal, it’s powerful, and it impacts almost every aspect of employee satisfaction and retention. As organizations look to build stronger, more transparent work environments, establishing a clear compensation strategy is essential.... Read More
Are you overlooking or underutilizing your health savings account? How do you maximize the sacred triple tax benefit?... Read More
Behind every “open” sign is an owner juggling tight labor markets, rising costs, new technology, and shifting customer expectations. That’s why local partnerships—from chambers and mentors to community lenders—matter more than ever.... Read More
I’ve spent most of my career at the local level working alongside first responders, small-town mayors, school officials and families who just want their roads paved and their neighborhoods safe. In local government, we don’t have the luxury of playing politics.... Read More
The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or OBBBA, signed into federal law on July 4, 2025, carries significant impact for total rewards for both employees and employers. Here is a closer look.... Read More
As a veteran, I hear, “Thank you for your service,” often. It’s a phrase that humbles me and reminds me that I don’t feel I did enough. I know many who gave more, who sacrificed more, who are more deserving of the compliment.... Read More
With a few clicks and a change in which credit card I was using, I was able to make adjustments that will earn my family an extra $500 in rewards over the next twelve months.... Read More
