By: Jacob Medlen, Gift Planning Officer at Butler University It is no secret that one of the most essential traits of successful people is the ability to communicate.   Thankfully, I had a very successful person, and communicator, in my life … read more

By:  Jill Mendoza Get ready to…… Throw open the windows, Show a little skin, Jump from a dock, Crank up the music, Line up for ice Cream, Race a thundercloud, Fall asleep in the grass, And perhaps laugh with a co-worker, fellow … read more

By:  Cherie Anderson Summer vacation is quickly approaching. Students will soon begin the countdown of the final quarter of the school. They will be hard pressed to stay focused and in their seats as they anticipate the sweet release of … read more

By:  Jill Mendoza So what will buildings look like in 2050? For most of us 2050 is far enough off we may not be thinking much about it but folks like Joel Kotkin, author of “The Next Hundred Million, American … read more

By Cherie Anderson In today’s fast changing marketplace it is a challenge to keep up with every new trend or business model.  So how do you achieve long-lasting success in a dynamic global market?  According to an article by Jack … read more

By:  Daniel Overby, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD + C In building design and construction, energy efficiency does not necessarily equate to good thermal comfort for occupants. In fact, human thermal comfort is rather difficult to analyze because it is … read more

By: Amanda Medlen Last week, Lee and I decided to attend an IIDA CEU program entitled, “Organizational Culture Card Game (Competing Values Framework).” When reading through the description, I admit, I was a little hesitant about the idea.  Here is … read more

By: Jill Mendoza Let’s grow! It is a simple New Year’s resolution for a small business and yes that was the message I gave each IDO associate as we successfully concluded the 2012 year. But then over the Holidays I pondered a … read more

By:  Donna Metallic Are you social media savvy? Who isn’t these days, right? Well, I have to say I leave a lot to be desired, when do you find the time to reconnect to your computer at home?  I do … read more

By: Jill Mendoza IDO Incorporated is proud to introduce you to, Indiana City Brewing Company, a new microbrewery coming to Indianapolis and promising to bring Art, History and Craft Beer back to one of the last of the city’s historic brewing … read more