May 18, 2019

The Value of Fishers’ Heritage

Heritage is a feeling of identity and tradition that passes down from one generation to another. It’s something you can feel when you stroll down the streets of a downtown or a quaint neighborhood. You can admire it in older architecture, hear it in dialects and see it in the friendly faces you encounter in the community. Where is Fishers’ …

May 8, 2019

At Our Best When We Celebrate Diversity

I am a 20-year resident of Fishers and a local business owner. I have served as a strong advocate for the entrepreneurial and creative culture of Fishers. Local businesses try to recruit top-notch talent to come to our community and they try to persuade our hometown talent to stay. Because of Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ excellence, the best and brightest are …

April 3, 2019

Small Business Disruption in Nickel Plate District

How well have our small businesses been doing in the midst of Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District new development and construction? I quickly identified 20 small businesses in a six-block area that has experienced a major disruption. Some establishments have closed, some have relocated and some are still up in the air. Together, these local businesses were the heart of …