A first-of-its-kind study of water demand and availability in Central Indiana could help navigate future economic growth. INTERA Vice President, Strategy and Integration Jack Wittman explains why it’s critical to attracting new businesses to the state.... Read More
Seventeen Indiana regions representing all 92 counties are getting a share of $500 million from the state’s READI grants program. READI Review Committee Member and Dean and Barbara White Foundation Executive Director Bill Hanna breaks down the economic impact and how it could generate billions of dollars in overall investments.... Read More
Indiana’s economy weathered a challenging 2021. Despite supply chain issues, labor shortages and the pandemic, the state saw growth in several key areas. In an extended interview, we’ll get Governor Eric Holcomb’s perspective on the state of economic development this year and what’s in the pipeline for 2022.... Read More
A key component to Indiana’s economic development strategy can be found in innovation and technology. Governor Eric Holcomb explains how renewable energy, battery technology and entrepreneurship are driving growth.... Read More
Ernie Pyle, a small-town boy from Vermillion County, made a big-time mark on how Americans learned about what was happening on the front lines during World War II. Mary-Rachel Redman with more on this Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and how his hometown of Dana is working to preserve his legacy.... Read More
Banks experiencing high credit quality, Indiana businesses preparing for potential changes in COVID-19 vaccination laws for workers and what the legacy project from the College Football Playoff National Championship may look like in Indianapolis. IBJ Managing Editor Greg Weaver joins us with a look at these stories and more coming up in this week’s IBJ.... Read More
A bio-tech company based out of the Purdue Research Park has developed a potential game changer in identifying ovarian cancer. The FDA has approved the use of On Target Laboratories’ fluorescent imaging agent CYTALUX to target cancer during surgery. We get details from On Target Laboratories Chief Science Officer & Founder Dr. Philip Low.... Read More
Earlham College is taking steps to reverse the trend in the number of Hoosiers pursuing opportunities in higher education. President Anne Houtman with more on why the Wayne County college is adding new majors and concentrations for the 2022 school year.... Read More
Indianapolis sports tourism experienced a comeback this year after a rough 2020. More on the post-pandemic game plan from Indiana Sports Corp President Ryan Vaughn.... Read More
Indianapolis is preparing to host the nation’s newest contemporary music festival. The artists which make up WonderRoad will hit three stages at Garfield Park on the city’s south side in June. We get details on the event from The Elevation Group President Denny Young and learn why organizers chose central Indiana for their third multi-day […]... Read More
Indiana’s economy is expected to remain somewhat resilient heading into 2022 despite challenges brought on by COVID-19, labor shortages and supply chain issues. We get more on what to expect from Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers.... Read More
The Labs for Industry Futures and Transformation, or LIFT, was designed to train and retrain adult workers for jobs in the digital and automated economy in the South Bend-Elkhart region. Director, Education & Workforce Initiatives, South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership Leighton Johnson has details about a new apprenticeship program.... Read More
For the second year in a row, the historic Falley-O’Gara-Pyke House in Lafayette finds itself on Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered List. Around INdiana Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman continues her Endangered Indiana series with a look at what the future holds for this Tippecanoe County treasure.... Read More
Techserv is marking a major milestone. Thirty years in business. President Sunny Lu Williams shares what’s next for the management and technology firm her grandmother founded in 1992.... Read More
Blackford and Jay Counties in East Central Indiana have been hit particularly hard by the opioid epidemic and the pandemic has compounded the problem. IU Health Blackford Hospital President Dave Hyatt and Purdue Healthcare Advisors Director Melanie Cline join us with details on how Purdue and Indiana Universities are joining forces to help those seeking […]... Read More
J. Everett Light Career Center provides programs that allow local high school students an opportunity to explore their passion in an innovative, hands-on, real-world environment. Director & Principal Shawn Wright-Browner offers insight into how the initiative is playing a key role in developing Indiana’s workforce of the future.... Read More
Downtown Indianapolis was a sea of maize and blue and black and gold as the Michigan Wolverines and Iowa Hawkeyes battled it out for the Big Ten Football Championship. That means Hoosier businesses will be seeing green at the cash register. More on the economic impact from Co-chair, Big Ten Football Organizing Committee Steve Sanner.... Read More
A new major player in primary care is entering the Indianapolis market and big changes at the Fishers Test Kitchen. IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener gives us a sampling of what our partners at IBJ are working on this week.... Read More
What’s in store for shoppers this holiday season? What’s the outlook for the Indiana economy and how are things shaping up for next year? We get perspective on these stories and more from our INsiders Beck Communications Group President Lara Beck, Ball State University Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research Mike Hicks and VOX Global Managing Director Mike Marker.... Read More
Indiana businesses are looking to cash in on the infrastructure bill and Indianapolis buys acres for more green space. IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener breaks it all down as we look at what’s ahead in this week’s IBJ.... Read More
