New Albany-based, family-owned Cimtech Inc. is a premier manufacturer of precision machine parts, welding, tube bending and assembly for all types of industries. One Southern Indiana President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser talks with Cimtech President and CEO Jesika Young about lessons learned during COVID-19 and the challenges ahead. ... Read More
Purdue’s Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Management prepares women to overcome gender-related challenges they might face in the workforce. Eleven Fifty Academy Vice President of Marketing Megan Noel gets details from Purdue University’s Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Management Director Meara Habashi. ... Read More
The new commissioner of the Indianapolis-based Horizon League has an impressive resume that encompasses robust experience in sports law, consulting and 15 years at the NCAA. Julie Roe Lach most recently served as deputy commissioner of the Horizon League before being selected to lead the 12-school Division I athletic conference. Our Mary-Rachel Redman sat down […]... Read More
Our special all-women’s edition of Inside INdiana Business has perspective on how Hoosier women are progressing in Indiana’s tech sector. The special INsiders panel will take a look at the challenges they face, plus we’ll discuss what needs to be done to help women and minorities succeed.... Read More
Indiana business leaders are heading to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month to make connections that could ultimately bring more tech companies to the state. IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener with details on that and other stories coming up in this week’s IBJ.... Read More
Less than 400 people call Mount Summit, Indiana home. It’s a tiny town nestled between New Castle and Muncie that is gaining a big-time reputation as a can’t miss destination for pizza lovers. We head to Henry County to sample 1000º Wood Fired Pizza.... Read More
For more than 65 years, Greenfield-based Foamcraft has distributed foam and latex to furniture, boat and RV manufacturers around the Midwest. Learn how the family-owned company’s transition into the kids’ furniture business has become a hit around the globe.... Read More
What began as an idea between old friends from French Lick in 2008, has turned into destination dining with a basketball twist. We head to French Lick to check out 33 Brick Street, a restaurant that pays homage to Indiana hoops legend Larry Bird. ... Read More
A vacant coal mine in Greene County is being turned into a “farm-to-bottle” craft distillery. More on the redevelopment of the old Landree Mine in Jasonville and how the concept is also providing jobs to former coal miners. ... Read More
Morgan County is home to the state’s only all-in-one manufacturer of wine, beer and spirits. Around IN Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman shows us more at Martinsville’s hidden gem, Cedar Creek Winery & Brew Co. ... Read More
Kokomo Opalescent Glass has been manufacturing colored glass art and architecture for more than 130 years and can be found all over the globe, from cathedrals to Tiffany lamps to fixtures in Disney World. It’s a feast for the eyes from Howard County. ... Read More
Northeast Indiana’s newest boutique hotel opened its doors for guests earlier this year. Around IN Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman checks out Fort Wayne’s botanical-themed Bradley Hotel, the city’s latest addition to its waterfront revitalization efforts.... Read More
Brothers Jason and Jerrad founded Oakley Brothers’ Distillery on 8th Street in Anderson in 2018. Around INdiana Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman explains how their dream started on the Inca Trail in Peru and wound up becoming a popular destination in Madison County. ... Read More
It’s full steam ahead for two major commuter rail improvement projects in northwest Indiana. South Shore Line President & General Manager Mike Noland has an update on the double tracking project from Gary to Michigan City and the 8.5-mile extension of the West Lake Corridor from Hammond to Dyer. ... Read More
From the Carmel Christkindlmarkt to a new family train ride at the Indiana State Museum, you don’t have to look far to celebrate the season in Indianapolis. IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener with a look at how local organizations are competing for your holiday dollar.... Read More
Northwest Indiana will soon be in the national basketball spotlight when the best of the best in high school hoops tip off next month at the U.S. Marines La Porte Invitational. City of La Porte Parks Superintendent Mark Schreiber explains ESPN’s involvement and how it’s part of a larger strategy for the city. ... Read More
What is the short and long-term impact for the 17 Indiana regions getting a share of the $500 million READI grant money? We get insight from our panel of INsiders: Krieg DeVault Of Counsel Deborah Daniels, IndyPolitics.org Publisher Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Bose Public Affairs Group Principal Roger Harvey.... Read More
There’s a new resource for Indiana teachers looking to achieve excellence in the classroom. The INLearning Partnership is a collaborative initiative that provides professional resources for educators. We get details from Five Star Technology Vice President of Strategy April Harper. ... Read More
Genezen has announced plans to invest $40 million in its cell and gene therapy facility in Hamilton County. Ray Kaczmarek explains why the company is bullish on Fishers and its growing life sciences sector. ... Read More
Hoosier food entrepreneurs are cashing in on the meats, cheeses and crackers you nibble on at parties and gatherings. Yelp’s Senior Lead of Community & Marketing Brittany Smith looks at the growing trend of Hoosier entrepreneurs getting in on the food board business.... Read More
