Recently, I heard from two friends about how an online fraud scheme duped them. One involved a grandmother thinking that she was helping a grandchild in trouble. The second involved providing account information over the phone to someone that falsely claimed to be working for PayPal.... Read More
Growing a company is never easy, and it’s not unusual for businesses in the post-startup stages to eye larger competitors with jealousy. Those bigger players have scaled to the point where they have deeper resources and better division of labor. How can the up-and-comers compete effectively if they can’t realistically access the same resources?... Read More
Talent is a crucial driver for our economy and regional competitiveness. Over the last year, it has become increasingly evident how imperative talent efforts are to Indy's success as a region, particularly when workforce entities unite to address hiring, promotion, and employment problems we face. ... Read More
In the early years of the technology era, computers were feared by many in the workforce. In retrospect, computers did eliminate many jobs, but for each job they eliminated, more than five were created in the technology industry. T... Read More
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Indiana lawmakers about House Bill 1345, legislation that would make it easier for innovators and entrepreneurs like me to get their business underway and to bring great jobs to Hoosiers.... Read More
The vacation home where you spent family time growing up holds many wonderful childhood memories. What’s next for that home? Some family members may have strong feelings about keeping the property and others may be okay with moving on. So what can you do now to preserve the family memories and avoid future conflicts? ... Read More
You better think twice when you grab that “certified organic” fruit or vegetable from the produce aisle. Despite the sticker, especially if it comes from overseas, there’s no guarantee that it’s actually organic because of a lack of oversight.... Read More
You’ve seen them in your industry and your community: the names you recognize instantly, sharing their knowledge. We call them thought leaders, and joining their ranks may be easier than you expect.... Read More
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
