The Supreme Court recently made it illegal to be homeless in the United States in the ruling on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. We join our partners around the nation in expressing our disappointment that rather than focusing on solutions to end the housing crisis in our nation, this ruling will allow our neighbors, many of whom are veterans, to be punished for struggling to survive in our community.... Read More
Personality type that is. “Personality has power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse and power to bless,” Rotary International founder Paul Harris is known to have said. In so many ways, Harris articulated the many different personality types in a few succinct words.... Read More
As the youngest adult generation, Gen Z will soon become the largest group of consumers, and we need to understand their perceptions and what they are drawn to in order to continue to build and propel the brand of Indianapolis forward. ... Read More
Though we cannot predict how future legislation may impact tax rates, we can use current information and a historical perspective to devise strategies to better position our overall financial situation. ... Read More
June marks National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about safety and injury prevention. As we focus on various aspects of safety, it is important to spotlight one of the most pressing public health crises of our time, the opioid epidemic.... Read More
Keeping up with changes to governmental regulations is just one of the challenges faced by businesses that do a lot of hiring. The Department of Labor issued a new final rule on overtime pay that takes effect July 1, 2024. This rule comes on the heels of another DOL change – this one regarding classification of workers – that rolled out in March 2024. Knowing these rules and clearly understanding how to navigate them is critical for business owners.... Read More
The housing market today remains volatile, characterized by inflated home values and a competitive landscape that challenges prospective buyers. How did we get here?... Read More
Indiana's mix of urban and rural communities provides a good opportunity to understand how interconnected our state’s health care landscape really is. No community is an island, and the ups and downs of one have more of an impact elsewhere than we may initially think. Accordingly, working collaboratively to promote preventative care and increase access in one area can help create healthier communities everywhere.... Read More
It seems like just yesterday that the 2021 stock market was at an all-time high, meme stocks were roaring (kitty), crypto was up, and housing prices went through the roof (pun intended) as supply couldn’t keep up with demand.... Read More
Looking back at Father's Day, many of us reflect on the legacies that have shaped our lives and careers. For business leaders, this reflection offers a valuable opportunity to consider how the lessons of the past can inform and inspire our efforts to build organizations rooted in strong values.... Read More
Today we celebrate the summer solstice, an astronomical event that marks the longest day of the year. This day also serves as a powerful reminder of the promise solar energy holds for our state and local economies.... Read More
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is celebrated annually to commemorate the ending of slavery on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. Despite the progress we’ve made since then, disparities stubbornly persist for Black Americans and people of color–nowhere more readily apparent than in health.... Read More
Every woman has felt the panic of getting their period and realizing they don’t have any products on hand. It’s that sinking feeling when you check your backpack at school and find you forgot to bring a pad, or open your purse at a restaurant and remember you left your tampons in another bag. ... Read More
My daughter is heading off to college this fall for the first time and the list of tasks to complete before she even steps on the quad is daunting and exciting. The university has provided to-do items, friends and family have offered tips and tricks, and I just added estate planning to the list. That’s right, before my 18-year-old daughter leaves our home, she will have executed her financial power of attorney, HIPAA release, healthcare power of attorney, living will, and last will and testament.... Read More
Have you ever been mistaken for someone else who happened to share your name? Perhaps you answered a call that confused you until you figured out that’s what was happening. You both laughed and hung up with no damage done.... Read More
What’s the status of your organization’s development culture? I ask that question when working with a new organization that wants to focus on solidifying its sustainability. The answers are across the board, with larger organizations generally more prepared. ... Read More
During my nearly 30 years in the automotive industry, there was one thing that was constant: Change. When I first started on the production floor 32 years ago, automotive component welding was done by hand; today robots are programmed to weld those same components. With new technology comes the need to upskill and reskill our workforce.... Read More
For those already affected by the shortage of manpower in almost every industry and geographic area, or if you fret over 5-10-15-year workforce forecasts, you may want to take a seat. It is very likely that many such projections overstate the future supply of manpower.... Read More
There are many risks associated with investing in China. Like all investing decisions, it comes down to whether the potential gains outweigh the risks. Understanding the risk/reward profile is an important first step.... Read More
Hoosiers pay far too much for their electricity. With renewables on the rise, it’s only going to get worse. It’s becoming more difficult to produce the energy necessary to keep prices down and strengthen grid reliability in Indiana. ... Read More
