This Week on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick 4/22/22
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Dave Ricks, CEO, Eli Lilly and Co.
The latest out of global pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. CEO Dave Ricks joins us for perspective on the post-COVID workforce, the company’s drug pipeline and potential for future growth.
Business of Health: Telix Launches Illuccix
Jason Kaufmann, Director of Marketing-Americas, Telix Pharmaceuticals
The Indiana connection to a cutting-edge tool for men battling prostate cancer. How it works and why doctors at the IU School of Medicine are some of the first in the country to use it.
Around INdiana: Fishers & USI
Mary-Rachel Redman, Inside INdiana Business
Heading to City Hall takes on a whole new meaning in Fishers…more on the city’s big plans to incorporate the arts community into the new city center. Plus, we catch up with University of Southern Indiana President Ronald Rochon.
Trendiana: Top Five Vegan Eateries
Brittany Smith, Director of Community Campaigns, Yelp
More diners appear interested in vegetarian and vegan food than ever before. According to The Food Revolution Network, Veganism has risen in popularity by a whopping 600% in the past three years alone.
(i)on Education: John Marshall Opportunity Hub
James Jackson, Pastor, Fervent Prayer Church
John Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, Gleaners Food Bank
There’s a plan on the drawing board to turn John Marshall High School on the Indianapolis far-east side into a hub for social services…which could mean new jobs and other opportunities for the area.
Good Wages Initiative
Marie Mackintosh, Chief Strategy Officer, EmployIndy
Beth Rovazzini, Owner and President, B&W Plumbing
EmployIndy has launched the Good Wages Initiative, a program that rewards Marion County businesses that pay workers at least $18 an hour and provide health benefits to workers.
Inside Indiana Sports: NBA2K League
Lindsay Ullman, Head of Business Development, NBA 2K League
A global audience in the millions was focused on Indianapolis this week and will continue to do so throughout the spring and summer months as esports and the NBA2K league come to the Pavilion at Pan Am Plaza.
Inside This Week’s IBJ
Lesley Weidenbener, Editor, IBJ
Lots to look forward to in this week’s IBJ–including the Rahal Racing brand’s potential economic impact in Boone County and carving out business success in Johnson County at a popular and growing woodworking school.
The INsiders
Jennifer Hallowell, President, Hallowell Consulting
Robert Vane, President, Veteran Strategies
Steve Appel, Vice President, Gregory & Appel Insurance
This week’s Insiders break down the latest on Eli Lilly and Co., plus perspective on Governor Holcomb’s trade mission to Europe.