This Week on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick 5/20/22
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowTop Story: Town of Speedway Growth
Vince Noblet, President, Town of Speedway
Gary Raikes, Vice President, Town of Speedway
Revved up and on a roll. Speedway, Indiana…synonymous with the Indianapolis 500. We look at what was, what is and what’s next for a small town powering forward.
Around INdiana: Back 9 Golf
Mary-Rachel Redman, Inside INdiana Business
Just a few miles down the road from Speedway…another west side community in transition. How teeing it up through not only golf, but entertainment and the White River may spur economic development to get the area out of the rough.
(i)on Education: VEX Robotics World Championship
Jake Simons, Director of Robotics, Wa-Nee Community Schools
A global competition pitting the world’s elite robotics teams. See how Indiana schools fared in this year’s VEX Robotics World Championship.
Trendiana: Hoosier Made Beverages
Brittany Smith, Director of Community Campaigns, Yelp
Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day by the pool or on the patio than a cold drink. Several Hoosier companies some unique beverages to tempt your taste buds. Yelp Director of Community Campaigns Brittany Smith shows us a few in this month’s Trendiana.
Business of Health: Community Health – MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Sumeet Bhatia, Medical Director, Community MD Anderson Cancer Center
A leading global cancer center putting more roots down in Indiana. MD Anderson’s partnership with Community Health and how it could be a difference-maker for Hoosiers battling cancer.
Inside INnovation: Purdue Foundry Boost Program
Bill Arnold, Assistant Vice President, Purdue Foundry
Jim Donahue, Chief Executive Officer, ReproHealth
Entrepreneurs with connections to Purdue University are turning to the Purdue Foundry’s Boost accelerator program to get a leg up. Three Indiana-based startups recently received $25,000 each to help push their products to market more quickly.
Inside INdiana Sports: Little 500 Anderson
Rick Dawson, President, Anderson Speedway
Racing in Indiana stretches far beyond the hallowed grounds at 16th and Georgetown. Buckle in for a trip to the Anderson Speedway to learn more about the 74-year history of the Little 500.
Inside This Week’s IBJ
Lesley Weidenbener, Editor, IBJ
The push to bring more diversity into INDYCAR…state lawmakers debating status of the transgender athlete bill and Indianapolis’ plan to move its arts and culture scene forward. More from our partners at the IBJ.
The INsiders
Melissa Proffitt, Partner in Charge of Client Relations, Ice Miller LLP
Norris Cunningham, Attorney, Katz Korin Cunningham
Chris Gahl, Senior Vice President, Visit Indy
Big weekend in Indy–qualifications at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what that means for the Town of Speedway. And Indiana prepares to host its first Global Economic Summit.