In January, when Gov. Eric Holcomb announced in his State of the State address that he has earmarked $29.5 million for the development of the Monon South Trail, he did more than launch a new recreational pathway through southern Indiana.... Read More
Labor force problems will remain severe, and unmet labor needs can stifle growth. The inevitably higher costs of talent require new emphasis on making teams much more effective. Fortunately, there are ways to do this, and we need not wait for artificial intelligence and other future technologies.... Read More
Philanthropic giving by Americans in 2021 totaled nearly $485 billion! Of that amount, individuals like you gave 67% or $327 billion. Question: Are you using the best strategy and getting the most “bang for the buck” when donating to your favorite charity?... Read More
Ask anyone who bought or sold a home last year: 2022 was a rollercoaster of rising mortgage rates, inflation taking a bite out of household buying power and a more balanced real estate market after two years of surging demand. Home values increased but sale prices slowed as higher lending rates pushed homebuyers to reduce their budgets or rethink their plans.... Read More
For a long time, diversity, equity and inclusion, DEI, has been top of mind for organizations of all sizes across all sectors of our economy, but DEI alone is not enough. One critical element is missing from the well-known acronym — the “A.” It stands for accessibility.... Read More
Indiana is known for providing a warm welcome to guests, but the state’s hospitality industry is grappling with the question of who is going to provide that welcome as staffing issues continue to plague the sector.... Read More
Words. There is much spoken, written, and recorded about the use of words. The ones you choose may be right, wrong, motivational, discouraging, instructional or otherwise. Words are written as lyrics, poems, stories and more but there’s one common denominator. ... Read More
Last year, a spike in inflation caught the attention of investors (and the Fed). As a result, many Bitcoin enthusiasts were excited about the opportunity to prove the coin’s value against inflation as “digital gold.”... Read More
Each January, we honor Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. While there are certain inherent risks involved in a career as a first responder – risking your own health while using the very tools intended to keep firefighters and our communities safe should not be one of them.... Read More
A debate has stirred for years in Indiana about what kind of public action is needed to bring down our state’s out-of-control hospital prices. In previous legislative sessions, elected officials have chiseled around the issue, passing legislation in hopes the healthcare market would fix itself. ... Read More
In my role as mayor of Fishers, I strive to continuously bring new opportunities for my community. Just three years ago, if I came across economic development opportunities in the life sciences industry, I immediately assumed there was no chance for Fishers and that the opportunity would be relegated to communities with research institutions. ... Read More
Last month, the FTC published a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking." In non-legalese, that means a federal government agency announced plans to impose a new regulation. Specifically, the FTC announced its intent to broadly prohibit non-competition agreements.... Read More
The loss of a spouse or life partner is traumatic, especially during the holidays. Research indicates that deaths increase during the holiday season and winter months, but there is no significant known factor... Read More
Black History Month's annual African American history and culture celebration take place each February. This month is a source of inspiration as it celebrates our unique history and accomplishments from the past. The importance of Black History Month in today's time is significant, as it is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the past and bring awareness to the present circumstances of Blacks in the U.S.... Read More
This February – American Heart Month – our theme at the American Heart Association is “Be The Beat.” With more than 350,000 people suffering sudden cardiac arrest every year in this country, we want you to Be The Beat for them until EMS arrives.... Read More
Best selling author Harvey Mackay asked a successful salesperson friend of his how many calls he made on a prospective customer before he gave up. His friend told him, “It depends on which of us dies first.” While selling is truly an art, there are some guidelines that can help you and your company improve the top line.... Read More
During an interim study committee last fall, legislators convened to hear stakeholder testimony regarding prior authorization in Indiana. Requiring prior authorization from a patient’s health payer before receiving some medical treatments or procedures ensures that patients receive the care they need and protects against duplicative care and unnecessary procedures. It is not without controversy. ... Read More
It may be the start of a new year, but we’re not going to discuss resolutions. Too many bad connotations for great intentions and disappointing results. Or is that just me? Instead, let’s talk about a few financial items to think about as the year commences. Is that similar to resolutions? Yes, but it’s all about branding.... Read More
We all grew up learning knowledge is power. That’s true. Knowledge is at the very center of everything we do for our clients and is the engine driving all of our business processes, allowing us to maximize our value to our clients.... Read More
A famous man quoted the Russian proverb, “Doveryai no Proveryai.” Translated it means trust but verify. Experience has taught me that’s a sound piece of advice for business leaders, too.... Read More
