The Indianapolis Star is getting help from the local chamber of commerce in covering community business news, according to a story in Friday’s paper.
Dan McFeely wrote, “Today on pages 7 and 8, you will see the second installment of a weekly Fishers Business section inside Fishers Star — a section on the local business community.
“I must confess, it wasn’t my idea.
“Chamber President Christi Wolf called a few months ago and wanted to know what she could do to help us cover the local business community.
“While we still use our own staff to cover important business-related meetings, such as the local Plan Commission and this week’s State of the Town address, we’re glad to get the help in covering other aspects of local business news — just as we welcome story contributions from others under our ‘News From You’ heading.”
Read more here. Is anyone bothered by the ethical implications of such a move?
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