Imagine this: You’re going through emails, spy an urgent message from an online vendor asking you to click to confirm important information, and you do it. Suddenly your computer ceases, freezes and stops working. Yep, it was a hacker. It’s time to activate the company’s data recovery plan…if you have one.... Read More
Every day, patients across our state and around the country benefit from medicines developed and distributed by Indiana’s biopharmaceutical companies. Whenever you pick up your prescription at your local pharmacy—that's our industry hard at work.... Read More
Over the next few months, we are going to hear a lot about a recession, and in most cases accompanied by a qualifier such as: “unlikely recession”, “certain recession”, or my favorite that comes out in a couple of years, “the recession that everyone knew was going to happen.”... Read More
Small business owners in Indianapolis and across the country are reporting inflation and supply chain disruptions are impacting their businesses in big ways. A new survey from the NFIB Research Center shows that small business owners in Indiana have seen their costs rise as much as 400% due to supply chain issues.... Read More
There’s an old-fashioned marketing tool that’s become even more powerful in our age of digital marketing. It’s called split testing, and it can help you refine your marketing efforts so they become far more effective.... Read More
There is more to our workforce than just red, white, or blue collar workers. As we celebrate the birthday of our nation, it might be the right time to re-introduce some old terms and a new one with regard to the various workforces that are developing in this country.... Read More
As the only nonprofit in Indiana empowering and supporting teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care, Foster Success has led the way for the past decade in providing the financial, educational and social support they need to succeed and become self-sufficient.... Read More
For the past 100 years, the Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) has strived to affect lasting change in the lives of children and their families in our community. Our founders began by funding the occupational therapy department at Riley Children’s Hospital and JLI has been committed to the health and education of children ever since.... Read More
We’re all feeling the impact of supply chain disruption, and unfortunately no one can predict a return to normalcy. While it feels frustrating, businesses that depend on imports and exports should control what they can right now by planning supply chains with unforeseen circumstances in mind. What does that mean? Here are six supply chain checkup questions.... Read More
I’ve circled the Sun enough times to remember when the term “generation gap” first arose as a way to explain the friction between the under-30 set and the “establishment.” More recently, my peers have been poked for their perceived inability to understand today’s world with the “Okay, Boomer” slam.... Read More
With record high gas prices and environmental concerns, many are reconsidering the types of vehicles they drive. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Indiana will receive nearly $100 million in federal funding for the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The money will be used to amplify our electric vehicle charging infrastructure over the next five years.... Read More
Earlier this month, the Denver Broncos sold for $4.65 billion. If this deal goes through, it would be the highest price for an American sports team. Considering the prior owner purchased the team for $78 million, there were many comments about how great an investment pro sports franchises can be. But, is that always the case? ... Read More
While spring cleaning in our basement recently, I came across a box of old DVDs. As I perused the collection, I realized all the movies I own can now be enjoyed through one streaming subscription service or another. Waiting for the movie to be released used to be a big deal, but now new releases, or even older classics, are instantly available with a simple download.... Read More
In a society where information is openly accessible across the globe, it will come as no surprise that this same information is being held or stolen on a daily basis. Corporations, small businesses, and individuals alike are exposed like never before.... Read More
State leaders and internet service providers will soon begin signing contracts to build high-speed broadband to 50,000 rural homes and businesses in Indiana as part of the Next Level Connections program. The goal of this program, shared by lawmakers and internet providers, is to ensure that every Hoosier, regardless of location, has access to a high-speed connection. ... Read More
The two arch-rivals had met during the regular season, Notre Dame coming away with a two-point overtime victory over Purdue. They collided again in the tournament’s final game, this time the Irish winding up on the short end of a 53-48 barnburner, and a new national basketball champion was crowned. The crowd of about 30 diehard fans erupted, their cheers echoing around the not-so-famed Highmark Center in Erie, Pa.... Read More
Between car shortages and increased travel, renting a car has become more difficult and expensive. If you are renting a car, try some of these cost-saving tips.... Read More
Despite having the lowest infant mortality rate in over a decade, Indiana’s current infant mortality of 6.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births is still 20% higher than the national average, according to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). ... Read More
In the past two years we’ve seen people’s health — and the significant progress we have made in cardiovascular health overall — unravel. Many of us delayed doctor appointments, took on record-breaking stress levels at work and at home, and turned to unhealthy behaviors in an attempt to cope with the constant “new normal.”... Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted employees and employers alike to embrace remote work at an unprecedented rate. Labor laws haven’t necessarily “kept up” with business realities. Hoosier employers should be mindful of several risks that commonly arise with telecommuting.... Read More
