Change is not a bad thing. Sometimes you need to change to make things better and we must adapt to keep up with the times. In public sector projects, managing the components of change in a thoughtful and methodical way is imperative for making sure that change leads to better outcomes for the community.... Read More
That’s right, it’s tax time once again! Before you start working on that filing, make sure you have everything you need. There’s nothing worse than getting a notice later in the year that you owe more money because of an error. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.... Read More
Did you know that one in every 131 mortgage applications is estimated to contain fraud? That’s according to CoreLogic’s Annual Mortgage Fraud Report. Sadly, I see mortgage and property fraud often in the Marion County Recorder’s office. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent serious consequences that may result from fraud.... Read More
This month, we recognize National Braille Literacy Month. As we begin a new year, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda specifically discusses the importance of new administrative and legislative initiatives to increase early childhood education access, affordability and expansion to bolster K-12 literacy efforts. However, as we have seen through our programming offered at Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions, learning doesn’t stop at K-12.... Read More
Buyers are often interested in businesses that have well-documented operational procedures, scalable systems, and a competent team in place. Strengthening your organization's infrastructure and documenting key processes can instill confidence in potential buyers. ... Read More
In 2022, Indiana Republicans voted to strip Hoosier women of their right to an abortion. Now, Indiana women only have access to abortion in extreme circumstances. With this ruling, Indiana has moved backward from the standard of care set by 50 years of Roe v. Wade's protection of personal privacy.... Read More
Your 30s tend to be a decade ripe for big life changes. During periods of rapid or constant change, it’s easy to lose sight of goals. How can you combat these changes and graduate from your 30s with your finances intact? ... Read More
Next month, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will come to Indianapolis for the first time since 1985. Thousands of sports fans will arrive in our city and the eyes of the nation will be on our downtown. Currently, the Legislature is considering a bill that would eliminate the Mile Square Economic Enhancement District, an effort critical to ensuring our downtown is in the strongest shape it can be to continue to attract these types of events.... Read More
As a bold optimist, I would not make a great economist, but I do believe we can create a self-fulfilling prophecy that 2024 will be bright and positive and that great things will happen in the coming year. From a human resources perspective, I think there are six major areas you should think about as it relates to your people in 2024.... Read More
Road and bridge advocates closed the books on the 2023 Indiana General Assembly session knowing a significant discussion on infrastructure funding was yet to come. In 2017, when lawmakers passed a historic funding package, their solution was informed by findings from the FIRSST (Funding Indiana's Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow) Task Force.... Read More
Congress recently approved a one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, and for that we are grateful. Farmers, consumers, the economy, and our nation’s security would have suffered without that temporary fix and near-term certainty. But as we look to 2024, we need a longer-term solution that offers the agriculture community the flexibility to plan their operations.... Read More
Most of us aim for a small refund or tax bill when it comes to tax planning. However, you may occasionally receive a larger-than-expected refund for various reasons. That raises an important question: what should you do when you get a large refund?... Read More
When a small group of farmers and concerned citizens banded together to form the Boone County Preservation Group, it was with the desire to protect the county’s farmland from development. We’d heard rumors that large parcels of farmland were being purchased. ... Read More
When introducing their clients to the world of private equity, financial advisors like to point out how top institutional investors use the asset class to turbocharge portfolio returns, inevitably offering up Yale University’s endowment fund as proof.... Read More
One of the biggest issues our industry faces is a nationwide shortage of skilled automotive service workers to address vehicle issues, and it’s projected we’ll need 100,000 new technicians to join the U.S. workforce every year through 2026 to keep up with demand. It’s critical that we work to prepare and train our next generation of automotive workers.... Read More
When it comes to core drivers of economic growth, the availability of highly skilled talent in an environment where it can thrive is the greatest predictor of an economy's success. People are the engines that drive growth, innovation, and, ultimately, prosperity.... Read More
According to the recent BMO Real Financial Progress Report, 74% of Americans feel optimistic about their financial situation going into 2024. At the same time, however, nearly half of Americans say their New Year's financial resolutions have changed due to higher living costs. So what's the true story? ... Read More
The last few years have been exciting in terms of the research and treatment landscape for Alzheimer’s Disease. Encouraging new compounds are being developed and approved to slow the disease’s progression. ... Read More
In the world of business, the word 'culture' is abundant. Leaders discuss it; employees desire it. But amidst all the chatter, what does culture truly entail? At its core, culture represents the values, beliefs, and behaviors that underpin how an organization functions. It's the unwritten rule book that everyone implicitly understands.... Read More
Setting goals should be nothing new for the successful business owner or manager. But how you go about achieving those goals can be critical in their success or failure. Consider trying a new approach for goal setting.... Read More
