Children’s Museum CEO Looking to the Future

The new chief executive officer of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis says she believes it's her responsibility to capitalize on the work that has been done by her predecessors. Jennifer Pace Robinson took over the role in May, succeeding the retiring Dr. Jeffrey Patchen.... Read More

Calumet Launches Renewable Diesel Subsidiary

Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (Nasdaq: CLMT) is growing its Renewable Diesel business. The company has established Montana Renewables LLC as a new subsidiary, which it says will become one of the most advantaged renewable diesel producers in North America.... Read More

CEO: Churchill Downs Ready to Get to Work on New Casino

The chief executive officer of Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN) says it will be some time before construction can begin on a new casino in Terre Haute, but the company is getting started on prep work. Bill Carstanjen tells our partners at WTHI-TV now is the perfect time to get into the Indiana gaming scene.... Read More

IPS to Share Referendum Funds with Charter Schools

Indianapolis Public Schools approved a plan Thursday to share an estimated $27.5 million of referendum funds with its network of independent charter schools over the next few years. The vote by the school board comes amid growing pressure from families, school leaders and advocates for the property-tax funds to directly benefit students enrolled in innovation charter schools.... Read More

Pet Food Maker Plans Manufacturing Plant in Rushville

A Missouri-based pet food manufacturer is planning to expand operations to central Indiana. Diamond Pet Foods says it will invest more than $200 million to construct a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Rushville and create more than 170 jobs by 2023. The... Read More

Major Musical Acts to Headline CFP Weekend in Indy

The College Football Playoff has announced several big name musical acts who will perform during the weekend of the CFP National Championship game in downtown Indianapolis. Pop superstar Doja Cat, Grammy-winning band Twenty One Pilots and Sam Hunt are among the acts set for the free concerts January 8-10.... Read More

Franklin Company Partners on VR Esports Leagues

Franklin-based Harena Data is partnering with Phenomena VR in Canada to launch a series of competitive virtual reality esports leagues. Harena Data, which bills itself as an esports community aggregator, says it will "leaguify" and manage tournaments and competitions set in Phenomena's VR esport Arena.... Read More

Zayo Expanding Fiber Network in Indy, Fort Wayne

Colorado-based Zayo Group Holdings Inc. has announced more investment and expansion of network infrastructure in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The company says, at a statewide level, the expansion plans include adding more than 200 route miles over the next two years.... Read More

Berry Global Advances Sustainability Timeline

Evansville-based Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE: BERY) has announced plans to advance its sustainability initiatives. The plastics maker says it will use 30% of “circular” recycled plastic for its consumer goods packaging by 2030. ... Read More

Muncie Schools Benefitting From City Connects Program

Muncie Community Schools is one of several districts in Indiana and Ohio taking part in City Connects in partnership with Marian University in Indianapolis. The program, originally established 20 years ago at Boston College, identifies students who struggle outside of the classroom and connects them with... Read More

This Week on Inside INdiana Business

Air travel is beginning to pick up as we emerge from the pandemic and enter the busy holiday season. Mario Rodriguez has insight and also weighs in on the possibility of a London to Indy nonstop.... Read More

US Brick Acquires Indiana Facilities

South Carolina-based US Brick Holdings LLC is growing its footprint with the acquisition of several brick manufacturing and distribution facilities. Financial terms are not being disclosed, though the deal includes a manufacturing plant in Mooresville and distribution center in Evansville.... Read More