Perspectives

The Indiana tech scene has gained traction over the last decade, earning national accolades and recognition, but ensuring its future success requires a continued, strategic team effort from the entire community. Maintaining—and growing—Indiana’s thriving tech industry will require every player in the ecosystem putting in the work to keep Indianapolis and the state as a whole topping lists, attracting talent and generating dollars.... Read More

The Site Selection magazine headline recently summed it up: “When Being Small Is a Big Advantage.” Over the past four or so years, rural America has experienced an unexpected and remarkable growth trend. As the magazine noted, “record inflation, remote working, rising big-city crime, and lifestyle changes are prompting Americans to relocate from large urban cores.”... Read More

The past year has witnessed a spectacular rise in the stock prices of certain companies. Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) and microchip producer Nvidia (NVDA) have captured significant investor attention, boasting impressive gains of nearly 150% and 250%, respectively, over the past twelve months alone.... Read More

You’ve probably heard that you get just one chance to make a first impression so many times that it’s become trite. But when it comes to your company’s website, what may seem trite is absolutely true.... Read More

If you want to see fear flicker in the eyes of the most confident businesspeople, suggest they back their confidence with some kind of simple public promise. Like a guarantee that doesn’t have to be accompanied by a page of small type.... Read More

Up to 45% of the manufacturing workforce, 37% of retail workers, 25% of the workforce in hospitality, and 10% of the education workforce could be displaced by automation/artificial intelligence in the next six years, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.... Read More

The National Association of Realtors recently reached a settlement on several class-action lawsuits over seller commissions; while no Indiana associations were involved in the suits, the proposed resolution will require changes here – but none as seismic as the headlines aimed at capturing the attention of the casual observer.... Read More

As the first quarter ends and March Madness brackets are inevitably busted, let's take a quick look at how the economy and markets have performed to start the year and what could be on the horizon for 2024.... Read More

Organizations often ask about how they can attract new customers or donors and ensure success in their sales or development programs. While trying to assess their opportunities, my first questions will normally surround their donor or customer retention rate, database management, and recognition or acknowledgment program. ... Read More

Holistic wealth planning is a comprehensive approach to financial planning that takes into account all aspects of an individual's financial life, including investments, taxes, estate planning, retirement planning, risk management, and philanthropy. When it comes to selling a company, having a comprehensive and coordinated plan can play a crucial role in reducing emotional concerns and providing comfort throughout the process. ... Read More

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I wanted to pause to thank the women serving in the Armed Forces and all women veterans for their sacrifices made in defense of our freedom. Though more than 3 million women have played significant roles since the Revolutionary War, it was only in 1948 the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.... Read More

Recalling exactly where you were during a total solar eclipse can evoke feelings of awe. I can recall precisely where I was (or wasn’t) during the last total eclipse in 2017. It was the first time in over 100 years that this celestial event occurred coast-to-coast in North America.... Read More

Section 1031 of the IRS tax code allows an investor to defer the gains on a potential real estate sale if they purchase a property of similar nature and meet certain requirements as well as time constraints. How does this all work?... Read More

In 1906, the United States Steel Corporation began operations in Gary, Indiana. Gary was founded as a Midwest industrial production center by the executive committee of U.S. Steel. Initially, the company brought wealth and development to our city. ... Read More

Tax season. It comes around every year, but it seems many are hesitant to file their returns. According to a recent report from IPX 1031, 1 in 4 Americans say they don’t feel prepared to file their taxes this year and another 29% admitted they’re putting off filing. ... Read More

The annual “State of the Installation Address” provides an opportunity for Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane to share Team Crane’s strategic goals and any operational changes or proposed construction projects that may impact the community. ... Read More

March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana, a time to reflect on the importance of creating accessible and inclusive spaces for people with vision loss across the state. A recent study by Ohio State University found that 38% of older people who are blind or visually impaired have an annual income of less than $20,000.... Read More

Since the beginning of 2021, the median family income has increased by 1.37%. In that same 3-year period, inflation has increased by 17.83%, with single-family housing prices increasing by 25.65%. This has caused an increase in the down payment required for a home and a surge in monthly mortgage payments.... Read More

Are certain jobs and industries becoming obsolete with the onslaught of artificial intelligence (AI) and job automation? Yes, but studies show that what AI is not replacing are jobs that require soft skills—or innately human skills.... Read More

At the intersection of health care and real estate, the landscape appears both promising and challenging for stakeholders in the industry. While the demand for health care services continues to rise, hospital systems face the financial strain of escalating labor and material costs, which have surged by 35-40% over an unprecedentedly short amount of time, along with additional increased operational expenses.... Read More