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This article originally appeared on InsideINdianaBusiness.com. With Indiana consistently hovering near record-low unemployment, it’s no surprise employers are struggling mightily to fill all shapes and sizes of positions. And Indiana is not alone. This employment crisis is happening throughout the country. Companies have been trying to tackle this issue on their own for some time. … Continue reading Statewide Solutions to the Employment Crisis

On the most recent (i) on Economic Development, Tim Cook and Katie Culp joined Gerry Dick to discuss how the workforce shortage is impacting Indiana’s ability to bring new economic development projects to the state. Just how big is the workforce shortage issue? “It’s huge, and it’s national. When you look at the national unemployment rate, virtually everyone … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development:
Indiana’s Workforce Shortage

This article originally appeared in Area Development. As we near the one-year mark since Amazon initiated its HQ2 search, the excitement and hoopla that greeted this economic development Super Bowl has given way to the criticism that’s inevitably foisted upon this sort of undertaking: The jobs, capital investment, and various other benefits are undeniable, but … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Being in the
Running for Amazon HQ2

Today the Indianapolis Business Journal unveiled the Fast 25, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in Indianapolis. All Fast 25 honorees saw revenue increases of at least 60 percent between 2015 and 2017, and more than half saw 100 percent growth in that same period. KSM Location Advisors congratulates the following clients for … Continue reading Eight KSM Location Advisors Clients Recognized in “Fast 25”

INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2018) – SalesPond, a global lead generation, sales, data and marketing solutions provider, announced plans today to establish its first U.S.-based location in Indiana, creating 36 new, high-wage jobs by 2023. “Indiana is quickly establishing itself as a thriving and competitive hub for technology, gaining recognition across the U.S. and attracting new businesses … Continue reading Australia-Based Tech Company Chooses Indiana For First U.S. Location

Tim Cook and Katie Culp joined Gerry Dick on the most recent (i) on Economic Development to discuss Indianapolis’ large-scale, high-profile redevelopment projects, including what’s at stake and the potential economic impact. 16 Tech This 60-acre urban redevelopment project with a focus on biosciences has spanned three mayoral administrations. Cook and Culp cite the complex-but-impressive … Continue reading (i) on Economic Development: Indy’s Mega Redevelopment Projects

FISHERS, IN (June 28, 2018) – ROI Search Group, a nationwide executive search, talent management and consulting firm, announced plans to expand its operations in Hamilton County, creating up to 25 new, high-wage jobs by 2022. “Indiana’s business-friendly environment, talented workforce and top-ranking communities like Fishers continue to attract companies like ROI Search Group,” said Elaine Bedel, president … Continue reading ROI Search Group Expanding Footprint, Adding New, High-Wage Jobs in Central Indiana

As the clock struck midnight Wednesday, March 14, chaos ensued at the Indiana Statehouse. Having not addressed several important topics – such as school safety, school finance, and tax reform – during the 2018 Indiana legislative session, lawmakers looked around for guidance on what to do. Futile attempts were made to extend the session, ultimately … Continue reading 2018 Indiana Legislative Update:
Take 2

This article originally appeared on InsideINdianaBusiness.com. Whenever anyone asks me about my job, their first question is usually “what are the big trends in your industry?” Just kidding. Their first question is “you do what now?” But once we get past that they want to know what factors are driving our clients’ decisions. For decades … Continue reading Top Five Out-of-Site
Trends in Site Selection

This article originally appeared on IBJ.com. This Father’s Day is bittersweet for me. My dad died this spring. His name was Bob Cook. He was a great dad and great person. But this isn’t an article about his life. It’s about what his death taught me about business. As I talked to people at his … Continue reading Character Should Come First,
Even if It Costs You