Global cyberattacks increased by 32% in the second quarter of this year compared to 2021. And one out of 40 organizations worldwide was impacted by ransomware, a 59% increase over last year. As the tech era continues to evolve, so do cyberthieves.... Read More
Want to make a positive billion-dollar impact in Indiana? When one thinks of high-impact economic development, we may naturally think of tech companies or large-scale manufacturing. It may be surprising to know that job-for-job, the meetings and event industry has a history of creating more direct jobs than major companies in manufacturing (automotive, chemicals and food).... Read More
When you engage in the financial planning process, one of the most important elements is contingency planning or preparing for the unexpected. Life doesn’t always play out the way you would like and pivoting from the current plan to the new reality can be overwhelming.... Read More
The month of October sheds light on issues related to infant mortality as we recognize National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. In Indiana, the infant mortality rate is 20% higher than the national average, according to Indiana University School of Medicine. ... Read More
Even the most well-run organizations can develop a habit of remaining in their comfort zones, refusing to change course even if they know they should – and even if they know the consequences of failing to act. Often, leaders will convince themselves that the current state is somehow fine and fixable. ... Read More
Substance use disorder impacts every sector of our state, including business. We hear about the challenges people face, yet among business leaders many aren’t sure what we can do to help. ... Read More
You’ve landed two big contracts in nearby states and have three hot prospects. It looks like the small company you started three years ago is ready to become a regional or even national player. It’s too bad your brand is going to limit your growth opportunities.... Read More
Starting your own business isn’t for the faint of heart. One item that causes much consternation is how to structure your new business from a legal and tax standpoint. Here are some of the more common business entity types and the benefits and downsides of each. ... Read More
Small business owners might assume that their business is not noteworthy enough to be hit by a cyberattack – but that is not the reality. In fact, it is often easier (and more profitable) for cybersecurity attackers to breach dozens of small, unprotected business networks than it is for them to breach one big company with a cybersecurity program. A... Read More
Many donors will say they aren’t motivated by recognition, but despite their claim their gifts can be influenced by it. I’ve worked in various forms of fundraising for a couple of decades and have experienced nearly every form of recognition. ... Read More
The hybrid work week is here to stay. In the largest study to date, Harvard Business School researchers concluded that the post-COVID hybrid work week is not only here to stay, it might indeed be an optimal solution for the employer and the employee.... Read More
300. That’s the astonishing number of children on waitlists at just a handful of childcare centers in Muncie, Indiana. While there may very well be some duplication within that number (some families may put their children on multiple waitlists to better compete for an open spot), it’s a sobering indication of just how bad the national early childhood education crisis is, even at just the local level. ... Read More
One of the fascinating developments during the COVID-19 pandemic was Wall Street’s short-lived obsession with IPOs and SPACs. What are they, why did they become so popular, and why did they drop off so quickly?... Read More
Many organizations develop technical documents like white papers and blogs to explain the advantages they offer or to educate their stakeholders about situations or issues. And all too often, those efforts fall short of their objectives. ... Read More
The American Cancer Society estimates that just under 40,000 Hoosiers will learn they have cancer at some point this year with too many of them found in late stages, when the disease has spread. And more than 13,000 Hoosiers will die from it this year. ... Read More
How did a rural telephone company linking quarries together survive – even thrive – over a century to reach speed-of-light communication services through fiber business and residential internet, backhaul for digital cell phones, and increasingly multi-dimensional experiences through the online metaverse?... Read More
It’s not unusual for growing companies to strive to follow their industry’s best practices. Adopting what trial and error taught others without having to endure the pain they suffered along the way isn’t just smart leadership.... Read More
It's that time of year! If you have a student entering or returning to college in the fall of 2023, the financial aid application process begins soon. An hour of your time could mean thousands of dollars for tuition and expenses. ... Read More
Navigating a world impacted by multiple challenges, new and old, has made the need for empathetic, informed and passionate community leadership ever more important.... Read More
It’s no secret that unemployment is low, and workers are much more likely to jump from one job to another during what has been called “The Great Resignation” – a labor market phenomenon that bloomed during the COVID-19 pandemic and still lingers.... Read More
