Jobs in Indiana are plentiful, and it appears the Hoosier economy is poised for growth. But there’s one big obstacle: a major dearth of housing at all levels. With hundreds of thousands of housing units needed statewide, Indiana is one of the few states in the nation with such a serious shortage.
But policymakers, business leaders and homebuilders are constructing a solution.
The current edition of BizVoice® also contains several additional features. They include:
Mecca in the Making: A frequent acknowledgment that “Indiana doesn’t have beaches or mountains” illustrates why the state must build the best sandbox possible with the assets it has. The Indiana Chamber’s new long-range visioning plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035, sets forth a series of strategic goals to tackle this challenge.
Stepping Up: A year after earning the No. 2 ranking for major companies (1,000 or more employees), ARCO Design/Build stepped up to the top spot in this year’s Best Places to Work in Indiana competition. CEO Ben Titus says that didn’t happen by accident, as the company has been working on ways to make ARCO an even better place to work after last year’s runner-up accomplishment. In a recent BizVoice interview, he shares the secrets of his company’s success.
Paving the Way With Collaboration: Align Civil Engineering Consultants President and Majority Owner Jessica Hartman knows her firm works in a calculating, scientific sector. Still, she strives to put a little warm, fuzzy into the workplace by showing employees they’re part of a group that genuinely supports one another. That effort has landed the firm on the list of Best Places to Work in Indiana this year for the first time. Employees including Corey Scheiber and Mackenzie Anders explain what makes Align such an incredible place to work.
