We take a deeper dive into all things business in the state, including a look at the Indiana General Assembly Special Session now underway at the Statehouse. Our panelists: Lara Beck, President, Beck Communications Group, Chris Gahl, Senior Vice President, Visit Indy and Whitley Yates, Director of Diversity & Engagement, Indiana GOP.... Read More
A serious shortage of construction workers in Indiana is having a ripple effect on the state’s building industry. Managing Editor Greg Weaver has more on that story and other headlines.... Read More
Purdue Fort Wayne has been recognized as one of the best universities by the National Council on Teacher Quality to prepare future elementary educators to teach math. PFW is one of only 79 in nation to earn “exemplar” distinction. School of Education Dean Isabel Nuñez has more about the program.... Read More
For 50 years, BraunAbility has been manufacturing wheelchair accessible vehicles and lifts, right here in Indiana in Winamac! In the Business of health, Senior Brand Manager Megan Wegner has more on what the company and its 1,400 employees are doing to celebrate a milestone anniversary!... Read More
Something appetizing to sink your teeth into. We check out Indiana’s hottest new bakeries in this month’s Trendiana. Yelp’s Director of Community Campaigns Brittany Smith shows us what’s baking around the state.... Read More
Moving the needle in a city like Gary, Indiana is no easy task. But since taking office in 2020, Mayor Jerome Prince has found uncommon success. Around IN Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman has more.... Read More
One of the key players behind pulling off Indianapolis hosting all of March Madness in 2021 takes over at the Indiana Sports Corp. Patrick Talty shares his vision for what’s next. ... Read More
Indiana lawmakers gather for a Special Session, a controversial abortion bill at the center of debate. The impact the legislation could have on Hoosier businesses and the economy. IndyPolitics.org Publisher Abdul-Hakim Shabazz weighs in on the Special Session.... Read More
Our INsiders panel weighs in on some of the week’s big stories, including a historic leadership change at Cummins and SkyWater Technology choosing Purdue for $1.8B semiconductor fabrication facility and more. The panelists: Mary Beth Oakes, CEO, Business Furniture & Choreo, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Publisher, IndyPolitics.org and Mike Marker, Managing Director, VOX Global.... Read More
IBJ Media has named its inaugural Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders, representing public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations. Editor Lesley Weidenbener has more on the list.... Read More
Anderson’s Carl Erskine made a name for himself in Major League Baseball…but it was what he did off the field that has sealed his legacy as one of the greats. Ted Green, President, Ted Green Films has details on a new documentary coming out highlighting the life of Carl Erskine.... Read More
Akilah Darden…an animated character in her company’s marketing ads, but the real deal when it comes to creating jobs and hope for the underserved in central Indiana. She’s breaking barriers and building communities. More on how her construction company is creating jobs…and hope for minorities with the ACE Mentor Program and the Construction Management Masterclass.... Read More
A simple scroll on Facebook… and a post about banana pudding cheesecake turned into big business for an Indianapolis woman. The Cheesecake Lady Indy, Cassie Smith-Johnson, shares her story in this week’s Around Indiana. ... Read More
A change in leadership at the Indianapolis-based venture capital organization that has helped boost hundreds of Indiana entrepreneurs’ dreams into reality. We’ll talk with tech entrepreneur Christopher Day, the new CEO at Elevate Ventures.... Read More
Indiana’s new plan to showcase Hoosier entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Chief Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity Officer Karrah Herring has more on a new statewide initiative to highlight diverse businesses through the Hoosier Business in Action initiative. ... Read More
For the first time in Cummins’ more than 100-year history, a woman will lead the company…Columbus native Jennifer Rumsey selected to succeed Tom Linebarger as president and CEO. More on her vision for one of Indiana’s most important and visible companies.... Read More
You’ve probably seen them. Those billboards showcasing dirty socks. Tightie Whities. Everything bad about dad. The strategy behind Fairmount-based Bad Dad Brewing Company’s marketing campaign.... Read More
Born out of Notre Dame’s Innovation Park….Resonado Labs finds a new vibe with one of the leading high-end speaker companies in the world. Resonado President Chuck Lukezic has more on the partnership.... Read More
Things are turning around for the Hoosier state when it comes to Cybersecurity. Around INdiana Mary-Rachel Redman has more on CyberTech Midwest.... Read More
This month, the LUME in Indianapolis at Newfields launched its newest mesmerizing art experience…highlighting the talent of famed impressionist Claude Monet. It comes on the heels of the wildly popular Van Gogh immersive exhibit at the LUME.... Read More
