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Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesEmployee Ownership Trusts: A Modern Succession Alternative, with Brian Heaton and Sonya SeederLast November, the architecture and engineering firm Guidon – a Krieg DeVault client – became partially employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust, or EOT. Guidon’s general counsel, Sonya Seeder, joins Brian Heaton, a longtime Krieg DeVault partner who helps middle- and lower-middle market corporate clients solve problems, to explore this emerging alternative to ESOPs. As they explain to host George Lepeniotis, EOTs operate through an employee ownership trust agreement, as opposed to an ESOP, which is governed by ERISA. Tune in as Brian and Sonya detail implications of the EOT mechanism, post-implementation employee education strategies, and ways that a firm like K...
2026-01-2121 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesIndiana’s 124th General Assembly: Short Session, Packed Agenda, with Senator Sue GlickIndiana lawmakers have a short session and a healthy state budget. But they’ve still got a packed agenda in those few weeks. To help listeners know what to expect in the 124th assembly, host Randy Head visits with Sen. Sue Glick, assistant president pro tem and chair of the Natural Resources Committee. Among other items, lawmakers will consider the escalating cost of healthcare, guns in the hands of children, and the property tax bill that was passed last year. Reflecting on last year’s high-profile debate over redistricting, Sen. Glick highlights the importance of constituents knowing their lawmakers, from...
2026-01-1425 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesData Privacy in Healthcare and Financial Services, with Stacy Long and David BowenData is everywhere – in smart devices, business operations, and consumer interactions. To unpack the privacy implications for listeners in healthcare and financial services, Krieg DeVault colleagues Stacy Long and David Bowen visit with host George Lepeniotis. With her focus on healthcare, Stacy offers her perspective on the ever-changing federal HIPAA law and the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act, which took effect on Jan. 1 and gives individuals rights to protect their personal information. David, who focuses on financial services, offers his perspective on the interplay between the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state laws that cover financial institutions. “Getting a compliance stru...
2026-01-0922 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesCurbing the AI Enthusiasm: Be Excited But Know the Risks, with Maria GeltzBusinesses are often excited about the potential that AI tools could unlock, such as better efficiency and lower production costs. Lawyers, on the other hand, are in the business of thinking about liability. To give the lawyer’s perspective on AI, host George Lepeniotis welcomes Maria Geltz, an attorney in Krieg DeVault's Financial Services Group who recently spoke at the Indiana Manufacturers Association conference about how AI affects manufacturers. The first takeaway for businesses, Maria says, is to be cognizant of the jurisdictions where you operate and join discussions with local representatives about AI. Tune in as the colleagues co...
2025-12-1723 min
The Indiana Lawyer Podcast with Maura JohnsonMike Messaglia on how strategy and culture drive law firm growthKrieg DeVault Managing Partner Mike Messaglia joins The Indiana Lawyer Podcast to discuss the firm’s recent merger with Fort Wayne-based Rothberg Logan & Warsco. He explains how the deal aligns with Krieg DeVault’s strategic plan for thoughtful, values-driven growth and what it means for Indiana’s legal community. Messaglia also shares insights on firm culture, evaluating potential partners, and how technology and AI are shaping mergers in today’s legal industry.
2025-11-1218 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesBank Holding Companies: Keep or Eliminate?, with Keaton MillerFlagstar Bank expects to save $15 million annually by shedding its holding company—a trend that started about eight years ago. “It really got people thinking, ‘Do we really need a holding company today?,’” says Keaton Miller in this discussion about the benefits of holding companies. Keaton brings 13 years of in-house experience from Old National Bank to his role in Krieg DeVault's Financial Institutions Practice. In this conversation with George Lepeniotis, he traces the regulatory evolution from loopholes to compliance burdens, examines which institutions benefit most from simplification, and walks through the merger-like process. For banks not utilizing holding company benefits—l...
2025-10-2719 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesDecoding Medicaid Changes in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” with Meghan Linvill McNabThe Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is poised to significantly impact healthcare providers by changing Medicaid financing and reimbursement. Meghan Linvill McNab, a partner at Krieg DeVault who focuses on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, describes key contours of the new landscape: placing limitations on provider taxes and levels of state directed payment programs in Medicaid managed care. With host George Lepeniotis, she explains that the bill will limit some opportunities for states to use non-state dollars to fund their portion of a Medicaid expenditure. “That’s going to result in either the state having to put up more fund...
2025-10-1318 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesThe 340B Drug Pricing Playbook, with Brandon ShirleyClients have asked Brandon Shirley about acquiring a health entity that would qualify for the 340B Drug Pricing Program because, as he explains, “it does enable substantial benefits if you can get into it.” But the program is also complex. A healthcare Senior Counsel at Krieg DeVault, Brandon dissects 340B, which requires drug manufacturers to provide upfront discounts to eligible healthcare entities serving uninsured and low-income populations. With host George Lepeniotis, he clarifies who qualifies as a "covered entity," explains the disputes over patient eligibility definitions, and addresses the controversial manufacturer-proposed "rebate model". Connect and Learn More
2025-05-0119 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesBeyond the Basics: The Beauty of ESOPs, with Bill MertenWhen they launch a business, most founders don’t have selling on the top of their mind. But when it comes time to consider the future – for themselves, the company, and employees – an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) can be a win-win.“A lot of founders would say, ‘I'm not ready to sell the company.’ But the beauty about the ESOP is that it can create a market for the sale of your shares … and you control the timing,” explains Bill Merten, a partner in Krieg DeVault’s ESOP Practice. In breaking down that beauty with Krieg DeVault...
2025-01-0832 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesA Brief Primer on Protecting IP Capital, with Dan Tychonievich and Justin SageCoca-Cola, Kleenex, a ballpoint pen, a Marvin Gaye song: For consumers, they’re products to use and enjoy. For commercial enterprises, they’re intellectual capital that must be protected to ensure growth.Host George Lepeniotis invites colleagues Dan Tychonievich and Justin Sage, members of Krieg DeVault LLP’s Intellectual Property Practice, to break down the legal implications of owning IP. Using real examples, Dan and Justin explain the nuances of trade secrets (Coca-Cola’s recipe), trademarks (Kleenex’s brand), patents (an innovation to the existing ballpoint pen), and copyright (Marvin Gaye’s song). As Dan says: “You have to become...
2024-12-1226 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesIndiana Construction Law: Guiding Commercial Contractors on Securing Payment – Mechanic’s Liens, Part 3For commercial contractors with projects valued in the tens, hundreds, or millions of dollars, getting paid is where the “rubber hits the road.” A mechanic’s lien can be a vehicle for securing payment – but it doesn’t automatically turn into dollars.In the last installment of this series on mechanic’s liens in Indiana, Blake Holler and Chris Bloomer, attorneys in Krieg DeVault’s Construction Law Practice, provide a high-level overview to guide commercial clients on what to expect on their path to payment. As they explain to hostGeorge Lepeniotis, a mechanic’s lien is a piece...
2024-08-1220 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesWhat Employers Need to Know about New Overtime Exemption Rules with Shelley Jackson"“The Department of Labor estimates that the increased income thresholds for exempt status beginning on July 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025 and adjusting in the future will impact up to 4.3 million workers. That’s why the time is right for employers to scrutinize what this new rule means for their budgets and workforce.”," says chair of Krieg DeVault’s Labor and Employment Practice Shelley Jackson.Shelley joins Krieg DeVault colleague and host George Lepeniotis to outline the legal risks. “If someone is improperly classified as an exempt worker under one of these standards, but does not actually qualify, it can lead to si...
2024-07-1618 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesHow Employee Benefits Law Impacts Every Workplace with Catherine “Katy” StowersThe area of law related to employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans impacts all employers in one way or another.In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorney George Lepeniotis is joined by fellow colleague Catherine “Katy” Stowers, a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group. Tune in as George and Katy discuss key legislation such as ERISA, HIPAA, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Mental Health Parity and Addictions Equity Act, and recent changes to HIPAA privacy and security regulations concerning reproductive rights. This episode is a must-listen for em...
2024-05-3019 min
Our Call to BeneficenceS3E10: ‘I’m Proud of What We’re Doing Here’ (Mike McDaniel, Ball State Graduate, Trustee, and Government Affairs Expert)Since 2016, Mike McDaniel has been a dedicated member of the Ball State Board of Trustees. He is also a proud two-time graduate of our University, where he met the professor who became the mentor who shaped his future career in state politics. Mike recently finished his final legislative session as the executive director of governmental affairs for Krieg DeVault, a law firm based in Indianapolis. Before working for Krieg DeVault, Mike’s 51-year career in government relations and administration included his seven years of service as the chair of the Indiana Republican Party.In this epi...
2024-05-281h 03
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesNew FTC Regulation of Non-compete Agreements with Elizabeth Roberson and Scott MorrissonNon-compete agreements are common in many industries throughout the United States, but a new Federal Trade Commission rule could, with a few narrow exceptions, totally ban non-compete agreements.In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorney George Lepeniotis is joined by fellow colleagues Elizabeth Roberson and Scott Morrisson who each practice employment law. Tune in as George, Elizabeth, and Scott provide a brief overview of non-compete agreements and discuss a new FTC rule that could completely change the landscape of non-compete law in the US.Connect and Learn More☑️ Eliz...
2024-05-0821 min
Indiana State Medical AssociationEpisode 64: NoncompetesAttorney Amy Adolay with Krieg DeVault unpacks this week's Federal Trade Commission decision to sharply limit the use of noncompete clauses.
2024-04-2531 min
The Omnibus ShowThe Omnibus Show E051 Jeffrey C. McDermott, President and CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts Discusses Running a Performing Arts OrganizationCarmel, IN – April 22 , 2024 – This week, The Omnibus Show welcomes Jeffrey C. McDermott, President and CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts and the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation.Tune in to The Omnibus Show and learn about McDermott’s professional journey, advice for leading performance venues, and some great stories with performers like LeAnn Rimes, John Cleese, Dennis DeYoung, and Pete Rose. He also talks about the many exciting things coming up at The Center for the Performing Arts. The Omnibus Show is Carmel's No. 1 podcast, hosted by Dave Gibbs and produced for peo...
2024-04-2239 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesIndiana Construction Law: Lien Rights, Deadlines, and Defenses - Mechanic’s Liens, Part 2Property owners may cringe at the thought of a lien being attached to their property, but the strength of the mechanic’s lien statute is to get people–who have performed work on the property–paid.In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorney, George Lepeniotis welcomes back colleagues Blake Holler and Chris Bloomer, attorneys in the Construction Law Practice. Digging deeper into the nuances of mechanic’s liens in Indiana, Blake and Chris explore the property that can be the subject of a lien, who can record a lien, and under what circumst...
2024-04-1826 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesIntroduction to Indiana Construction Law - Mechanic’s Liens, Part 1A construction site is a very complicated place. There’s a number of stakeholders and participants that can create both liability and risk.In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorney, George Lepeniotis speaks with colleagues Blake Holler and Chris Bloomer, attorneys in the Construction Law Practice. While some aspects of construction law look like the “Wild West,” much of the practice area is governed by statutory law. The trio discuss the importance of American Institute of Architects (AIA) documents, the standardized contracts that are foundational for many construction projects. While AIA documents can be...
2024-02-0622 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesNavigating Digital Privacy in Healthcare: Understanding Web Tracking and HIPAA ConcernsIn the digital age, where information is constantly being generated, the concepts of privacy are rapidly evolving, especially in the healthcare sector. This transformation has significant implications for both healthcare providers and patients.In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorney, George Lepeniotis speaks with colleague and healthcare regulatory attorney, Chris Kulik, about the timely and controversial topic of web tracking and information-gathering technologies, such as Google Analytics and Metapixel, how those technologies apply to healthcare organizations, and the associated HIPAA concerns.Tune in as George and Chris explore the intricate...
2024-01-0317 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesThe Indiana State Legislature and Current Issues Important to Hoosiers with Indiana Senator Rod BrayIndiana is a great place to live and work because of the effort that the state legislature puts in behind the scenes. It may not always make headlines, but the state government understands the nuts and bolts of how to keep Indiana moving forward. In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault attorneys, George Lepeniotis and Randy Head, speak with Senator Rod Bray, President Pro Tempore of the Indiana State Senate. The trio discuss the priorities and challenges of Indiana’s legislature and other top issues important to Hoosiers right now. Tune in to...
2023-11-0732 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesUnraveling the Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting Requirements, Exemptions, and Compliance ChallengesThe deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new law that aims to combat illegal activity typically organized and run by nefarious entities, is fast approaching. Many corporations, LLCs, and other business entities that are privately held or family-owned will likely be subject to the reporting requirements under the CTA. Entities subject to the CTA reporting requirements will be subject to fines and other penalties if compliance is not met. In this episode of the Krieg DeVault Podcast Series, Krieg DeVault Business Practice attorneys, George Lepeniotis, Bob Greising, and Travis Lovett discuss the new r...
2023-10-2427 min
Krieg DeVault Podcast SeriesArbitration 101: An Alternative to LitigationLitigation Practice Partners Libby Yin Goodknight and Marc T. Quigley discuss the ins and outs of arbitration, and how it can be a good alternative to litigation.
2023-07-1120 minKrieg DeVault Podcast Series2023 Deal Landscape: Sellers, Financing and EarnoutsIn this podcast Mergers & Acquisitions attorneys Robert A. Greising and Amy L. VonDielingen discuss a continuation of our 2023 Deal Landscape focusing on Sellers, Financing and Earnouts.
2023-07-1119 min
Simplifying CyberSimply Solving Cyber - Shelley JacksonWhat risks does the rapidly increasing use of AI bring to the table?Aaron Pritz and Cody Rivers sat down with Partner at Krieg DeVault LLP, Shelley Jackson to chat AI Risk and what you can do about it.🔗 Connect with Us & Get in Touch Tune in to Simplifying Cyber wherever you get your podcasts, or watch exclusive video content right here on the channel. Subscribe for hot takes on emerging technologies, tips and tricks for everyone looking to stay secure, and in-depth conversations about complex cybersecurity topics. No gatekeeping and no...
2023-06-2825 min
Money & You with Michelle PerkinsEP: 80 What Mistakes Might You Be Making as You Plan Your Future with Alicia Chandler?Let's talk about financing and retirement assets! Do you have retirement assets? Are you really planning well for the future or are your eggs in one basket?Oftentimes, we find that business owners see their business as their sole asset (retirement plan), they may lack other retirement assets (such as a sizable 401K), and lack a succession plan – which could prove detrimental and end up costing them everything.Alicia Chandler, president of Indianapolis-based Oak Street Funding®, a First Financial Bank® company, is our guest expert. Alicia joined Oak Street Funding in 2011, serving as Chief Legal Counsel until her prom...
2023-04-1745 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesThe Deal Within the Deal - Internal dynamics among multiple seller owners in an M&A transactionPartner and Chair of the firm's Business, Acquisitions, and Securities Practice Group, Brian M. Heaton, discusses the internal dynamics among multiple seller owners in an M&A transaction.
2023-04-1313 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesAre we in a Banking Crisis? What the Silicon Valley and Signature Banks’ failure tell us about the future of financial institutions.Krieg DeVault Financial Institutions Partners, Michael J. Messaglia and Brett J. Ashton, provide an in-depth look at the Silicon Valley and Signature Banks' failure and what their collapse could mean for the future of financial institutions.
2023-04-1319 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesFTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete AgreementsElizabeth M. Roberson discusses the FTC's proposed rule that would virtually ban all non-compete agreements, including those entered into before the rule takes effect.
2023-02-0815 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesCMS’s Proposed Government Overpayment Rule Sure to Make You Sleep LessKrieg DeVault Healthcare Regulatory Lawyer, Brandon W. Shirley breaks down his recent alert on the proposed overpayment rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
2023-02-0818 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesLegislative Preview: A Look Into Indiana’s 2023 Legislative SessionIn this podcast, Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy professionals Mathew W. Norris and Randall C. Head provide listeners a detailed preview of important things to come in the upcoming 2023 session – scheduled to start when the Senate and House reconvene on January 9, 2023.
2023-01-0521 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesChoosing the Right Entity for Real Estate HoldingsReal Estate Attorneys, David A. Adams and Scott C. Frissell discuss the number one investment you can make when purchasing a piece of Real Estate.
2022-11-1521 minKrieg DeVault Podcast Series2022 Deal Landscape: Reps and Warranties InsuranceIn this podcast Mergers & Acquisitions specialist, Robert A. Greising, dives into a continuation of our 2022 Deal Landscape focusing on Reps and Warranties Insurance.
2022-11-1518 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesService and Emotional Support AnimalsAttorney Shelley M. Jackson discusses the differences between service and emotional support animals and what rights are available for individuals who have them?
2022-09-2923 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesAPRA Records Requests: What must be disclosed? What can be withheld? Are there time limits for the government’s response and document production?What are your obligations when a citizen or corporation seeks governmental records? Senior Associate Chris Bloomer discusses some of the many nuances governing the ever-increasing number of records requests made upon cities, towns, boards, commissions, and other governmental bodies.
2022-07-2717 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesSupreme Court Decision in City of Austin v. Reagan National and Its Impact on Cases Challenging Municipal Sign OrdinancesKrieg DeVault Attorney, Matthew C. Branic, discusses how there is much more that goes into signage for your business based off of the recent Supreme Court Decision in City of Austin v. Reagan National.
2022-06-0922 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesEstate Planning Essentials for Young Professionals and FamiliesKrieg DeVault Senior Associate, Micah J. Nichols, provides why it's important for young professionals and families to consider an estate plan.
2022-05-0424 minKrieg DeVault Podcast Series2022 Deal Landscape: Current Mergers & Acquisitions Market TrendsIn this podcast Mergers & Acquisitions specialists, Brian M. Heaton and Robert A. Greising, provide an overview of our Business Services practice group and include a detailed discussion on the current mergers & acquisitions market.
2022-03-3130 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesPublic and Municipal Finance: An overview of the firm’s Public and Municipal Finance PracticeKrieg DeVault Partner, David E. Corbitt, provides an overview of the firm's Public and Municipal Finance Practice and how it utilizes a unique combination of governmental experience, historical knowledge of state and local issuers, and practical but creative tax advice to help governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, and private sector clients meet their tax-exempt financing needs.
2022-03-0422 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesWhat is an ESOP?Krieg DeVault Partner Alexander L. Mounts discusses what an ESOP is and how, if used properly, can be an intricate tool of corporate finance that also provides retirement benefits for employees.
2022-01-2517 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesTribal Law in the State of IndianaTravis Lovett, a member of the firm's Business, Acquisitions, and Securities Practice, provides an overview on Tribal Law in the State of the Indiana.
2021-11-2321 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesLIBOR Defined: An Explanation of LIBOR and what its exit means to the Financial IndustryCommercial and Real Estate Lending Partner Julie Carpenter provides an overview of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and explains the effect it will have on the financial industry once it ceases to exist after December 31, 2021.
2021-11-2216 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesOverview of New Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for EmployersEmployment Practice attorney Shelley Jackson discusses the new vaccination requirements for employers with over 100 employees.
2021-11-1719 min
WNIT's Economic OutlookEconomic Outlook - Season 17 PreviewWhether you’re on the shores of Lake Michigan or the Lakes of Kosciusko County, or anywhere in between, you’re seeing signs of economic growth that is changing and improving the community you live in. Each week we like to take a deeper dive into those projects and stories, and we bring them right into you home. My partner in crime for this effort has been George Lepeniotis, an attorney here regionally with Krieg DeVault and my Co-Host, at WNIT Economic Outlook. Please join me in welcoming George to our show today for a look ahead at the new...
2021-10-0626 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesCommunity Matters: One attorneys view on how to provide exceptional client service within the legal industry and the communityLong-time firm attorney Jeff McDermott discusses his history with the firm and how one conversation opened the doors to a long-lasting community partnership.
2021-09-1718 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesInto the Unknown: A look Into the Uncertain Future of New Surprise Billing LawsState and federal governments are rapidly pushing new medical billing transparency requirements. These new laws are raising many questions about what to expect and how to comply. Krieg DeVault attorneys discuss these new laws and steps that health providers can begin thinking about as these laws take shape.
2021-08-2521 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesBiden Administration Issues Executive Order on Promoting CompetitionA brief summary of this episode
2021-07-2120 min
All INCOVID-19 Vaccine MandateEarlier this month, IU Health announced it would require all of its employees to get their COVID-19 vaccinations by September. But there are some who say a vaccine mandate could lead to medical discrimination.
On today's show we find out how people are reacting to these announcements coming out of IU Health and several universities across the state. We talk about the pros and cons of having vaccine mandates, as well as learn about potential legal repercussions.
Can employers and schools legally require their staff and students to get a vaccine? What happens if someone doesn't get it?
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2021-06-2100 minKrieg DeVault Podcast SeriesCOVID-19 Vaccination Mandates in the WorkplaceA brief summary of this episode
2021-06-1817 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingCan IU keep Tom Allen as elite schools come calling?In a discombobulating year that has turned everything from the world economy to a simple trip to visit your relatives upside down, it’s not particularly important that many college football teams were able to eke out a full season—but it was an impressive feat nonetheless. And no team was more surprising than the Indiana University Hoosiers.
Although the team clearly was on an upward trajectory under fourth-year coach Tom Allen, its ascension to the nation’s top 10 with a 6-1 record in the Big Ten was almost surreal. The good news for IU: The team has bo...
2020-12-2130 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingLawmakers in sticky situation making state's next budgetLawmakers are required to do just two things in 2021—pass a budget to take effect on July 1 and redraw legislative and congressional district maps based on Census data that will be released later this year.
The former occurs every two years; the latter every 10. But it's the budget that is likely to give lawmakers the most fits. After all, the state took in $1.4 billion less in tax revenue than they expected during the fiscal year that ended June 30, the result of slowed economic activity and high unemployment due to the pandemic.
And they don't know ye...
2020-12-1427 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingPete the Planner on how to develop a strategy for charitable givingWhen not-for-profits started filling your inbox with requests for donations on Giving Tuesday last week, did you respond to any of them? If so, was your contribution part of a larger plan for giving? Or were you moved by a particular message and donated on the spot? And does it matter?
Giving — and how it fits into your larger financial planning — is the subject of this week's podcast with Peter "Pete the Planner" Dunn.
Host Mason King peppers Pete with questions about whether it's better to give one or two big gifts a year, as oppo...
2020-12-0731 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingCan Cook Medical help turn an Indy neighborhood around?Bloomington-based Cook Medical announced last week that it will invest $7 million to help build a $15 million medical device manufacturing facility at 38th Street and Sheridan Avenue that is expected to be transformational for the lower-income neighborhood on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Cook has partnered with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, The Indianapolis Foundation, Impact Central Indiana and the United Northeast Community Development Corp. to build the facility and hire 100 employees for jobs expected to pay an average hourly wage of $16 plus benefits.
Goodwill will operate the plant with the goal of hiring workers from t...
2020-11-3025 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingCan Indy pull off hosting the entire NCAA tourney?The NCAA announced last week that it is in negotiations with local officials to hold its entire March Madness tournament—not just the Final Four, but every single game of the event—in Indianapolis this spring.
It's part of an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the teams participates and the officials who are involved. The tournament would be treated as a virus-free bubble, similar to the way the NBA operated in Orlando.
So what would that mean for Indianapolis? And can the city pull it off?
To find out, podcast host...
2020-11-2329 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThe ambitious plan to end hunger in central IndianaDozens of organizations and governmental agencies across central Indiana are trying to address hunger and food insecurity.
Schools provide meals to students. The federal government sends food assistance to low-income Hoosiers. Not-for-profits as big as Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and as small as church food pantries are trying to make sure families have enough to eat.
Enter a new effort—Food Secure Indy.
But this group won't distribute food or build grocery stores or dig community gardens. Instead, the coalition of Indy companies, government leaders and not-for-groups will work to coordinate existing se...
2020-11-1632 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingDemocrats were supposed to have a big year in Indiana. They didn't. Why not?In a state that routinely rewards Republican candidates, Democrats were expected to have a somewhat breakthrough year here.
Sure, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Woody Myers, wasn't expected to do well. But in the 5th Congressional District, Democrats had high hope for Christina Hale in a race against Republican Victoria Spartz. And they spent heavily in an attempt to knock off several GOP lawmakers in Hamilton County.
But Republicans swept all of those races and many others, actually strengthening their hold at the Statehouse.
So podcast host Mason King talked with University of I...
2020-11-0934 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThis is the number you really need to know to save enough for retirementIf you think saving effectively for retirement simply means knowing the total amount of money you need on the day you tell your boss sayonara, you've only done part of the calculation.
After all, "knowing" that number — which is really a misnomer, given that almost none of us know how long we're actually going to live in retirement — doesn't tell you anything about how to get to the number.
That's why Peter "Pete the Planner" Dunn says the most important thing to know is how much you need to save every month to reach a tota...
2020-11-0227 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingHelping artists and arts organizations survive the pandemicArtists of all kinds have been hit hard by the pandemic. The theaters, galleries, concert halls and other venues that share their work closed in the spring and at least part of the summer.
Many performing arts groups canceled their 2020-21 seasons altogether, while others are going virtual.
Yet, the social justice movement that erupted this summer and even the pain caused by the pandemic have provided new opportunities and inspiration for many artists.
So podcast host Mason King talked with Julie Goodman, president and CEO of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, about...
2020-10-2631 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason King'Tumultuous.' That's how restaurateur Eddie Sahm describes surviving the pandemic.Back in March, as the pandemic was unfolding in Indiana, podcast host Mason King talked with Eddie Sahm, who owns the Sahm's restaurant group with his father. At the time, Eddie talked about the company's pivot to providing meals to Second Helpings, in part to keep their staff employed, and converting some of the restaurant to marketplaces.
Six months later, King catches up with Eddie about which Sahm's restaurants have survived, how business is going overall and how worried he is about the coming cold weather, which will end patio seating.
There's one thing Eddie...
2020-10-1928 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingBreaking down the 5th District, the governor's race and the impact of early votingElection Day is just weeks away and, already, thousands of Hoosiers are voting early in person and through mail-in absentee ballots.
So podcast host Mason King talks with IBJ politics reporter Lindsey Erdody and Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at Purdue University-Fort Wayne, about how the races are shaping up.
They break down battles for the Governors' Office and the 5th Congressional District and evaluate the vice presidential debate. Plus, they consider the impact of early voting and what mail-in ballots will mean for how quickly the votes are...
2020-10-1235 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingOur CEO, Nate Feltman, talks about the need for a new vision for IndianapolisDoes Indianapolis need a new vision? A new strategy for its economic development, talent attraction and overall economy that will take the city into the next 40 or 50 years?
A growing chorus of community and business leaders are saying yes, says Nate Feltman, co-owner and CEO of IBJ.
He says the city's long-time strategy related to conventions and sports will continue to be a part of its strengths and successes. But he tells podcast host Mason King that a changing economy and the changing preferences of young workers and families means Indianapolis must find a new...
2020-10-0535 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingCould Indy become a virus-free 'bubble' for college basketball?When the pandemic hit and the Big Ten and NCAA last spring began canceling sports events — many of them planned for Indianapolis — the Indiana Sports Corp. didn't go into hibernation. Instead, it went to work, trying to figure out how to be a player in whatever the sports world would become.
The result is an idea that appears to have captured the fancy of a number of colleges and athletic conferences — although it's too soon to know whether any of them will take Indy up on the idea. The Indiana Sports Corp. is proposing to create a basket...
2020-09-2835 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingPete the Planner urges immediate support for restaurants, plus answers to burning money questionsSince the pandemic began, Peter "Pete the Planner" Dunn has been talking on the IBJ Podcast and writing in the pages of IBJ about the need to get your discretionary spending under control to deal with the current economic downturn.
But now, Pete has a new message to those who are stable: Spend some money at your favorite restaurant.
We all know that restaurants have been devastated by the pandemic. Some have closed, and Pete predicts more are about to shutter. So he suggests determining how much you can afford to help and then spending t...
2020-09-2133 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingA woman of color develops first wellness app for women of colorWhen Katara McCarty sees a need, she tries to find a solution. That's what led McCarty and her husband to start a church, a center for kids and a school in Africa.
Now, McCarty has a new project—a smart phone app called Exhale that is meant to help women of color cope with the stress, mind their mental health and develop confidence to achieve their goals.
McCarty talks with IBJ reporter Anthony Schoettle about why she thinks the app is needed, what it took to launch it and how she hopes to expand its of...
2020-09-1435 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingDissecting IU Health's plans for a 44-acre campus downtownIBJ health reporter John Russell has been covering Indiana University Health's plans to expand the Methodist Hospital campus by eight blocks, or 44 acres, anchored by a new $1.6 billion hospital.
The campus also will consolidate the operations of University Hospital, the Simon Cancer Center and much of the IU School of Medicine, all of which will move from the IUPUI campus.
Russell joins podcast host Mason King to talk about what IU Health has revealed about the campus—and what key questions remain.
You can also read Russell's latest story about why the Simon Ca...
2020-09-0828 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingRemodelers reveal what homeowners want in COVID eraThe pandemic has been a boon for the home design and renovation industry, as many people scramble to create office space, improve their yards and make other changes to make life in quarantine more acceptable.
So podcast host Mason King talks to three industry experts about what clients now want, how the pandemic has affected their companies and how they work safely in clients’ homes. They are: interior designer Heidi Woodman, owner of Haus Love Interiors; Matt Troyer, owner of Emergent Construction; and Patrick Kestner, owner and principal architect of Still Architecture + Design.
They also ta...
2020-08-3127 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThe latest wisdom on kids and COVID-19 from a Riley Hospital specialistSix months into the pandemic, parents are still struggling with what COVID-19 means for the kids. Should they be in school? Can they go on play dates? Can they hug grandma?
Of course, in many cases, there are no black and white answers to those questions. But host Mason King gets some educated opinions from Dr. James Wood, a pediatrician at Riley Children's Health and an expert in pediatric infectious diseases.
Plus, Wood explains multi system inflammatory syndrome (which he describes as "extremely rare") and theorizes why children may not be as affected by COVID-19...
2020-08-2434 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingWe're burning out on remote work and video calls. Here's how to get focused.As the pandemic has stretched into months and the days seem to melt into each other, a vast majority of remote workers are burning out, according to a recent survey from Monster.com. At the very least, many are mired in remote working ruts. And the volume of boring and unnecessary video meetings just makes it worse.
As some workforces face at least several more months of working from home, burnout threatens to become a dire business problem. But is this as good as it’s going to get? And what can we do to improve Zoom ca...
2020-08-1740 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingPete the Planner on derailed college, early professional careersThe pandemic has raised all kinds of new questions about college and student loans—and the value of an online education versus attending in person.
Plus, what do you do if you graduated in May and still don't have a job?
Host Mason King explores those issues and more with IBJ columnist Peter "Pete the Planner" Dunn.
Also, read Dunn's latest column here.
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2020-08-1025 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThe owner of Windsor Jewelry talks about surviving the riots and pandemicWindsor Jewelry, located just south of the Circle on Meridian Street, was one of the businesses hardest hit by the riots that followed Black Lives Matter protests at the end of May.
The vandalism and looting came just days after Windsor Jewelry reopened following the pandemic shutdown.
The store is open again now, and the owner, Greg Bires, talked with podcast host Mason King about the one-two punch of the pandemic and violence and what it will take for Windsor and for downtown to recover.
Plus, hear from...
2020-08-0331 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThis couple developed a robot that will kill the coronavirus in your workplaceDiana Brugh is a microbiologist with experience working with bacteria- and virus-killing ultraviolet lights. Her husband, Jason Brugh, is one of the state’s foremost robotics experts. And together, they've created a coronavirus-killing robot that they've just moved into the market.
UVNinja Lux is the first product from the couple's newest company, AutoBio Reduction. It moves around a workplace (after mapping the space) and uses ultraviolet let to kill bacteria and viruses.
Diana and Jason talks with podcast host Mason King about how they were able develop the product in just weeks...
2020-07-2729 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingIndy's top doc on the COVID response, masks, contact tracing, second waveDr. Virginia Caine has been in charge of the Marion County Public Health Department since 1994. Over her tenure she has fought waves of public health crises including HIV and AIDS, the H1N1 pandemic in 2009 and the ongoing scourge of black infant mortality. But never has she taken such a visible and constant public role of authority as she has over the last five months of the coronavirus crisis. For Indianapolis, she is as one of the key interpreters of data, prime shapers of policy and chief evangelizers for protective measures.
IBJ reporter Lindsey Erdody interviewed Dr...
2020-07-2035 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingWhen will office workers return to downtown Indy?Before the pandemic hit Indianapolis in March, some 155,000 people were working regularly downtown. In the weeks after Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered all non-essential workers to go home, just 5% or so of those workers remained. Essentially, the Mile Square became a ghost town.
Today, some of those workers are returning. Many restaurants are open again. And a few offices are open.
But IBJ reporters Samm Quinn and Anthony Schoettle spent a week talking with the leaders of downtown companies and learned that many are delaying plans to bring workers back to the office.
What ar...
2020-07-1331 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingPete the Planner explains what's scaring him about the economy right nowIt's been nearly four months since host Mason King sat down with Peter "Pete the Planner" Dunn to talk about personal finance. In fact, their last get together took place in person—and it was March 12, what some are now calling Black Thursday 2020, the day Wall Street suffered its largest single-day percentage drop since 1987.
Pete talks about what he got right and wrong about the economy, jobs and the stock market the last time he and King talked. And Pete explains what is scaring him the most about the economy right now.
Plus, he offers ad...
2020-07-0633 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingAdvice for hiring and nurturing a diverse workforceAngela Freeman is an attorney at Barnes & Thornburg, formerly a molecular biologist at Eli Lilly and Co., and is finishing up a six-year stint on the board of the not-for-profit Women & Hi Tech, the last year as president. And in those roles, she's served on a number of search and hiring committees, which have often been charged with hiring diverse candidates.
Freeman talks with podcast host Mason King about the biases that exist in hiring and promoting and explains some of the mistakes that companies make when they seek to diversify their workforce. Here's one: If a...
2020-06-2938 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingIndy Black Chamber of Commerce wants city supportThe city of Indianapolis and Indy Chamber are close partners. Not only does Indy Chamber's Develop Indy division have a $1 million contract to handle the city's economic development efforts, the city has also given it millions of dollars for grants and loans to help companies deal with the pandemic.
The Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, which launched in 2015, wants a piece of that action.
Host Mason King with the Black Chamber's Larry Williams about why he thinks the city should be working more with his organization—and providing it funding. And Mason also talks with An...
2020-06-2236 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingWill the Indy 500 run with fans in the stands? IMS officials say yes.Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are putting all their energy into running the Indy 500 with fans in August, despite continuing concerns about big crowds and the coronavirus.
In fact, just weeks after IMS announced that NASCAR's Brickyard 400 would run in front of empty stands, the track's new owner—Roger Penske—said the Indy 500 would not run if fans couldn't be there.
So we talked with IBJ reporter Anthony Schoettle about the Indy 500 and his conversation with IMS President Doug Boles about the track's plans.
You can read Anthony's Q&A with Boles by clicking here...
2020-06-1522 minThe IBJ Podcast with Mason KingShould the city help pay for damage done to businesses downtown?Protests focused on racial inequality and police treatment of African Americans boiled over on May 29-30 into violence and vandalism that left businesses across downtown damaged and looted.
Eric Wells, president of the Stadium Village Business Association, says the city failed to adequately protect businesses and has not communicated a plan or a vision for bringing the city's core back after the one-two punch of coronavirus and the riots.
She talks with podcast host Mason King about ways the city could step up to help businesses not just survive but thrive again.
Then Ma...
2020-06-0843 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingQuiet not-for-profit powers big innovations in energy, transportationThose familiar with Indianapolis-based Energy Systems Network say it’s one of the most innovative organizations in energy and transportation—not only in the state, but in the nation. But it’s not particularly well-known. Its officials prefer to work in the background while pushing forward initiatives like IndyGo’s bus rapid transit program, the Blue Indy electric car-sharing program, and an early initiative that helps some of the state’s biggest manufacturers make big moves in heavy-duty hybrid industry, including buses and trucks.
Over 11 years, the small not-for-profit has generated about $750 million in direct investments in ESN-relate...
2020-06-0138 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason King"When can we be with Grandma and Grandpa?" and other COVID questions families are askingConversations around the family dinner table during the coronavirus crisis have taken on incredibly high stakes. Deciding whether or not the kids can see Grandma and Grandpa over the weekend now requires research into the latest physical distancing guidelines and any chronic conditions they might have. Deciding whether or not to play baseball, basketball or soccer in youth summer leagues requires a serious calculation of the risks and rewards, as well as a working knowledge of all of the precautions that coaches and venues will take. Some families are agonizing over whether to let their young children go back...
2020-05-2634 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingHolcomb campaign faces peril of managing COVID crisis in public spotlightIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has put himself in the public spotlight—or, if you will, the crosshairs of public opinion—nearly every weekday for the last two months, hosting press conferences about the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. It is not an easy job, as the governor and his staff must address new fatalities, respond to questions that have no easy answer, and ask residents to make difficult sacrifices to beat an enemy we don’t totally understand.
This also happens to be an election year. On one hand, Holcomb has the opportunity to show voters h...
2020-05-1824 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingWedding season walloped by COVID leads to postponements, tears, pizza partiesHundreds of thousands of couple who for months have been picking preachers, flowers, venues, bridesmaid dresses, reception menus and deejay playlists now find themselves making a no-win decision: Do we keep the dates for our spring 2020 wedding and scale it way down, or do we reschedule the whole shebang and hope we’re not in the middle of another wave of infections?
The coronavirus crisis and its social-distancing protocols have wreaked havoc on the multibillion-dollar wedding industry—not to mention the lives of an untold number of couples who thought they’d be betrothed by fall. In this w...
2020-05-1135 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThe rent is due, and tenants are struggling as unemployment soarsAs the economy swan-dives into a deep recession due to the coronavirus crisis, many of the people who live in apartments or rented homes find themselves in a frightening bind. Unemployment has surged in the working-class sectors, making it difficult for tens of thousands of tenants in Indiana to make their monthly rent payments. According to industry estimates, about 8% to 10% of renters were delinquent on their April rents, both in Indiana and nationwide.
Tenants in Indiana have been shielded from eviction since mid-March thanks to a moratorium issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb. But that doesn’t make th...
2020-05-0433 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingWhat will restaurants, offices look like when economy reopens?Last week, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb told businesses they needed to start planning to reopen, although he didn’t set a particular date—or, what’s probably more likely, a schedule of how restrictions gradually would loosen. That process could start as soon as early May.
So, what do companies and restaurant think reopening will look like in a world still very wary of the coronavirus pandemic? How do they envision minimizing the risks for their employees and customers? Should restaurants still allow patrons to wait in lobbies? Should they be required to wear masks? How many people...
2020-04-2735 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingHow buying and selling homes have changed in the COVID eraHome sales in central Indiana have tumbled since the coronavirus crisis told hold in March. Home showings have cratered. The number of owners deciding to list their homes for sale has slumped well below average. That said, people are still buying and selling homes in central Indiana, even as public officials ask us to severely limit personal contact and any non-essential travel outside the home.
How are homes still moving? Good real estate agents are nothing if not entrepreneurial, and they’ve created some clever workarounds. What used to be a face-to-face, high-touch business has gone digital. So...
2020-04-2033 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThe pressures of working and parenting at home in a pandemicMason King, the host of The IBJ Podcast, focuses this week on the pressures and challenges of trying to fulfill your obligations as an employee, spouse and parent during the "new normal" of sequestration, in an environment where those responsibilities easily collide.
These dramas are playing out in a thousand different ways, so King invited local families to pose questions for his podcast interview with human resources expert Liz Malatestinic. One of the most common: “Is it reasonable for employers to expect their workers to put in eight- or 10 hours of work every day and be responsive wi...
2020-04-1334 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingWhat you need to know about unemployment nowJust a few weeks ago, Indiana's new jobless claims numbered just a few thousand a week. Then the coronavirus shuttered the economy and Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered non-essential businesses to close. The result: The last week in March saw 146,243 new unemployment claims.
The surge has flooded the state's computer system and its call center, and the Department of Workforce Department is quickly hiring and training new staff to handle the workload and get unemployed Hoosiers answers and benefits as quickly as possible.
But the situation is complicated by the CARES Act, a law passed by C...
2020-04-0647 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingSahm's—one restaurant group's story about the effect of the coronavirusEd Sahm and his son, Eddie Sahm, started planning for the shutdown of the restaurant industry weeks before the coronavirus outbreak led city and state officials to order the closures.
And so they were a little more ready than most owners to refocus Sahm's 16 restaurants. The result is an operation to benefit the not-for-profit Second Helpings, offer takeout at some locations, and open a series of marketplaces, where customers can get grocery items, including produce, cleaning products and, yes, toilet paper.
Still, the effort is not profitable. It's just enough to put some of Sahm's...
2020-03-3033 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingHow can companies survive the economic calamity of COVID-19?The economy is at a standstill thanks to closures caused by fear about the spread of COVID-19. But it will likely come roaring back once the nation gets the coronavirus outbreak under control, says Phil Powell, the associate dean of academics programs at the IU Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis.
Powell talks to podcast host Mason King about how companies should approach what he believes will be a deep but short recession and steps they should take now to shore up their financial situation.
"It's your job to survive and to make sure that w...
2020-03-2326 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingPete the Planner talks about the virus, the impact on the economy and what to think about your portfolioIBJ's personal finance columnist Peter Dunn is more worried about what the global pandemic will do to the economy than he is about what it will do (or has done) to the stock market.
And he's most concerned about that economic impact on individuals and families—especially those who are vulnerable to layoffs. And so he talks with podcast host Mason King about what people can do to prepare for what he believes will soon be a recession. The goal, he said, is to "get lean."
He also talks about the power of fear, why yo...
2020-03-1630 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingThese downtown hotel projects appear stalledNineteen hotel projects have been announced for downtown. If every one of them opens, they would add 4,203 more rooms to the central district of Indianapolis—an increase of more than 50%.
But experts say it's unlikely all of those hotels will be built and opened. And in fact, three appear at least temporarily stalled.
Host Mason King talks with IBJ real estate reporter Mickey Shuey about which projects may be on the ropes and which ones appear most likely to make it.
And King interviews Drew Dimond, president of Indianapolis-based Dimond Hotel Consulting Group, abo...
2020-03-0929 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingJon Laramore traded a prestigious law firm job for a gig helping low-income HoosiersJon Laramore served as chief counsel for two governors and spent 10 years at what was then Faegre Baker Daniels.
But he left in 2015 to become executive director at Indiana Legal Services, the state's largest, independent low-income law clinic, where he's expanded the number of people served as well as the organization's staff.
He talks with host Mason King about the legal needs of people in poverty, those who have been released from prison and clients facing health challenges.
And King questions Laramore about his experiences arguing—and winning—two cases at the U.S. Su...
2020-03-0227 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingIndy readies for 2021 All-Star Game—to be love letter to basketballIBJ's Mickey Shuey headed to Chicago for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game to see how the Windy City hosted what has become one of sports' biggest weekends.
He wasn't alone, of course. Indy's All-Star Game host committee sent a big contingent to Chicago as well, to make sure they're as ready as possible to host some 100,000 fans when the game lands at Bankers Life Fieldhouse next year.
Shuey details what he and Indy officials learned in Chicago and explains how the local host committee plans to make the 2021 game special. One goal is to focus on...
2020-02-2424 min
The IBJ Podcast with Mason KingHere's why a mega liquor store is trying to move to IndianaA ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last year could open the door to out-of-state liquor stores moving into Indiana.
In fact, Maryland-based Total Wine & More, the nation’s largest retailer of beer, wine and spirits with 206 superstores, has filed an application to open a store at 1460 E. 86th St. in the Nora Corners Shopping Center. An Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission hearing is scheduled for March 2.
IBJ reporter John Russell explains the Supreme Court's ruling, which struck down another state's law prohibiting out-of-state ownership of liquor stores. And he details how Total Wine & More is...
2020-02-1717 min