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01.25.17
When the Lights Fade: Lessons from the Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey Circus
By: Karl R. LaPan, President and CEO, The NIIC For many, the circus is a part of our childhood—a slice of Americana. While I always hated to go as a kid and tried hard to avoid going with my kids, the elephants, the “three rings of fun” and the cotton candy, all contributed to a […]
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3 Key Things the Trump Administration Should Embrace
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, The NIIC As I write this, the nation is preparing for POTUS 45 to take office. Regardless of where you stand politically, I think we can all agree that there’s going to be a sea change. Change and a fresh approach are needed. Personally, I am excited about […]
Read More01.17.17
Special Edition #1: Access to Small Business Capital
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, The NIIC This past Friday, I had an incredible opportunity to participate in and share insights at an invitation-only Access to Small Business Capital Forum hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. This forum gathered over 60 bright minds and practitioners from banking, non-profits, community/economic development organizations, […]
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5 Habits of Innovative Business Leaders
By: Karl R. LaPan, President and CEO, The NIIC Were you among the 41 percent of Americans who started the year with a resolution or two? Sadly, we are nearing the point in the year when most have abandoned them for various reasons; however, I am not writing to be critical of your honorable intentions. […]
Read More01.05.17
Do’s of Business Model Innovation
By: Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center When most people think about innovation, products are often top of mind. However, an important source of innovation potential is business model innovation. Think about the largest fleet of transportation cars not owning any of its cars – Uber. Think about the largest network […]
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