Category: Economic Development
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Reconnecting to Humanity
There is a distinct kind of magic that happens in the quiet beats between big speeches. At TED2026, those moments—the short films, performances, and animations known as interstitials—told a profound story about where we are right now. They captured a culture suspended between two powerful gravity wells: the deeply human need for community and the…
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Tibbee Talks Relaunched in 2025
Tibbee Talks isn’t just an online magazine — it’s a growing hub of community, inspiration, and opportunity designed to enrich the lives of all generations. Whether you’re a parent looking for positive programs for your kids, a young adult seeking motivation, or a senior wanting to stay connected to your roots, there’s something here for…
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Community Development
From What’s Wrong to What’s Strong — Rethinking Community Development Introduction Community development has long been dominated by top-down approaches that focus on problems, deficiencies, and needs. However, in his TEDxExeter talk, Cormac Russell presents a compelling case for a paradigm shift: one that begins with the strengths and assets already present in individuals and…
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Sustainable Community Development
Southeast Sustainability Directors Network (SSDN): SSDN is a network of local government sustainability professionals from various cities and counties across the Southeast. They focus on collaborative learning, state policy programs, and federal initiatives aimed at creating clean and healthy communities. SSDN supports municipal sustainability professionals with resources, collaborative opportunities, and best practices in urban sustainability.…
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This Former Teacher Started a Side Hustle That Made More Than $22,000 in One Month: ‘I Have Never Been More Fulfilled’
Tara Laczynski leveraged Outschool to transform her passion for teaching math into a lucrative side gig. Read more…
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This Neighborhood Badly Needs A Grocery Store. A Medical Device Maker Will Build One
Arlington Woods, a predominantly African-American neighborhood in Indianapolis, has seen big-box grocery chains close one after another over the past few years. The area is a food desert with no full-size grocery store within a 4-mile radius. Read more…
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How To Make Sustainability More Profitable
By Jim Granat The focus on eco-friendly or “green” initiatives might feel like a passing trend, but with the public’s interest in global warming, pollution, water consumption, and other far-reaching issues, it’s much more than a fad. Instituting more sustainable business practices can mean real cost savings, from lower energy costs to tax incentives, but…
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‘Improving Human Wellness One Farm At A Time’ Sensei Ag CEO Sonia Lo To Lead Keynote Presentation At In-Person October 2021 Indoor Ag-Con
Lo To Discuss Sensei Ag’s Form Factor Agnostic & Scalable Approach to Indoor Agriculture on Monday, October 4, 2021 Press Release – Sensei Ag CEO Sonia Lo will lead the Indoor Ag-Con keynote presentation, “Improving Human Wellness One Farm At A Time,” on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 11:30 am – 12:20 pm. A headliner event…
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Jazz on the lawn
Listening to Eddie Henderson at 81 was a treat and inspiring at the Township Jazz Festival. Eddie was trained by Louis Armstrong and once played for Miles Davis as a young boy.
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Walking in Indy
I spent four days at a convention and was pleasantly surprised by how walkable the downtown area was. According to Next City, Indianapolis has invested a significant amount of money to make that possible. Kudos to the city planners and to all the people that helped make the changes a success. “But in 2010, Indianapolis…