Nonstop flight to Europe returning to IND Beginning in May 2025, travelers can fly from Indianapolis to Dublin, Ireland. The new nonstop flight will have implications for business and leisure travelers and the Indiana economy. Fishers Event Center opening soon After more than a year of construction, the Fishers Event Center is getting ready to welc…

Building Indiana's Quantum Corridor It is technology that holds the promise of collaborations among business, government and academic institutions to achieve breakthroughs in national defense, cybersecurity and other industries. We look at Indiana's plans to extend the Quantum Corridor network and the impact it could have. Endangered Indiana: Merom…

Investments, new projects powering northern Indiana Hundreds of new jobs and multiple projects are coming to the South Bend-Elkhart region. Bethany Hartley shares how the area is focusing on child care and housing to support the people coming into the area. City, university benefitting from renewed commitment Mayor James Mueller joined our Engage I…

Lilly makes another LEAP investment Eli Lilly & Co. announced another multibillion-dollar investment in the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District. BioCrossroads CEO Vince Wong joins us in-studio with insight on the investment and it's potential impact. Engage Greater Lafayette Business leaders in the Greater Lafayette region discussed the growing tech c…

Indianapolis International Airport's soaring success The Indianapolis International Airport is seeing a record number of travelers and expects to hit 50 nonstop destinations this year. Mario Rodriguez shares an overview of current projects underway at IND and the latest on a potential flight to Europe. Sam Schmidt expands mission to conquer paralys…

Engage Indiana series visits Muncie IBJ Media's Engage series traveled to East Central Indiana this week. The region is seeing a lot of growth, with new projects and initiatives aiming to transform the area. The Marvella Project A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform the landscape for young female athletes. The Marvella Project is a $98 mi…

Indiana Sports Corp looks to the future The Indiana Sports Corp has unveiled 2050 Vision-a five-pronged approach to continue to attract big time events and also create global centers for sports tech, academia, business leadership and women’s sports. The vision includes a goal of creating the women's sports capital of the world. Sagamore Institute r…

New facilities to drive sports tourism This week, Greenwood opened a $10 million sports park. It's one of several projects in development around the state related to athletics, including brand new facilities currently under construction in Fishers and Noblesville. Kate the Chemist joins Notre Dame She's captivated audiences and done science experim…

Rally Returns Christopher Day, CEO, Elevate Ventures and U.S. Sen. Todd Young Inside INdiana Business is on location for the second Rally Innovation Conference in Indianapolis. We look at what it means for entrepreneurs and executives from around the globe and the potential payoff for Indiana businesses. University of Evansville partners with Toyot…

Butler, Taylor universities investing in their communities This week, two transformational initiatives were announced in two different parts of the state. We talk to the presidents of both Butler University and Taylor University about their efforts and the impact these projects will have. AES Indiana eyes growth, clean energy AES Indiana is investi…

Indianapolis hosting 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Mary-Rachel Redman is joined by Mel Raines to talk about what hosting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game means for the Circle City and what fans can expect. Eli Lilly's growing momentum Eli Lilly and Co. is reporting second quarter profits up 68% over this time last year and is increasing its full-year revenue …

Crossroads Connected After 16 years and more than 140 miles of highway, I-69 from Indianapolis to Evansville is complete. We hear from all three Indiana governors who were involved in the project and take a look at the impact the interstate has and will have on the Indiana economy. ArcticRx Pod Launches ArcticRx's shippable, reusable freezer pod is…

“Indiana is a land of opportunity.” For the first time, Gov. Eric Holcomb is in Australia and Singapore for an economic development trip. Holcomb and his delegation are focusing on boosting investment in Indiana renewable energy, semiconductors, and the EV industry. Rally 2024 is almost here Rally, a global innovation conference, is coming up at th…

“Indiana is a land of opportunity.” For the first time, Gov. Eric Holcomb is in Australia and Singapore for an economic development trip. Holcomb and his delegation are focusing on boosting investment in Indiana renewable energy, semiconductors, and the EV industry. Rally 2024 is almost here Rally, a global innovation conference, is coming up at th…

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Engage Indiana West Central Indiana IBJ Media’s third Engage Indiana event of the year brings us to Terre Haute and a city that’s seeing revitalization. We look at some important projects in the region and a mayor’s hope for the future. Inside the Larry Bird Museum Larry Bird has left a lasting legacy in the Wabash Valley, and now his career is the…

IU Indianapolis launches After more than a half century, IUPUI is no more. President Pamela Whitten shares how the Indianapolis campus is an urban research university and plans for the campus’ future. Purdue University in Indianapolis launches Mung Chiang says Purdue University in Indianapolis is an extension of the West Lafayette campus. He shares…

Major WWE deal bringing three premium events to Indiana The WWE has signed an eight-year deal to bring Royal Rumble, WrestleMania and SummerSlam to Lucas Oil Stadium. We have an exclusive interview with WWE exec Chris Legentil on why Indiana was chosen and the statewide impact. Fort Wayne seeing growth, more projects Indiana's second largest city c…

Indianapolis tourism eyes record Progress on a new hotel and more than a billion dollars of new business are elevating tourism’s economic impact on Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. In the wake of the devastating impact of Covid, Chris Gahl says this could be the busiest year in Indy tourism history. The Voice of the Hoosiers He is one of the …

Indiana heads toward record year for economic development Indiana appears well on its way to a record-smashing year for economic development, nearly reaching last year’s record numbers in just the first 6 months of 2024. Larry Gigerich talks one-on-one with Gerry Dick about the investments companies are making in the Hoosier state and the challenge…

Indianapolis dives into the history books Indianapolis is about to make a big splash, becoming the first city to build Olympic-sized swimming pools in an NFL stadium. Tim Hinchey gives us a preview of the experience and why “Indianapolis has proven to be the center of the sports world.” Bringing a piece of Paris to Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium is…

Impact of Indiana Global Summit 2024 Billions of dollars in investments and economic development are coming to Indiana from Elanco, Purdue University and Eli Lilly. We recap the event and talk about what this means for Indiana. Billions more for Eli Lilly’s LEAP campus Eli Lilly and Company is committing to an additional $5.3 billion investment in …

Month of May performance at IMS Race weekend is finally here. IMS President Doug Boles talks about sales, the success of a new proprietary ticket marketplace and the buzz around the Racers and Pacers. Big jobs announcements at Global Summit Multiple major economic development announcements were made during the 2024 Indiana Global Economic Summit. W…

Indy 500 Tickets Surge, New TV Deal Nears As the 108th running of the Indy 500 nears, ticket sales continue to trend toward a sellout. Does that mean the television blackout on race day might be lifted? How soon might a new TV deal get done, and who are the frontrunners? Just some of the questions we pose to IndyCar CEO Mark Miles. Transformation C…

The New IMS: A Balancing Act For decades, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a one-event venue. Today, IMS plays host to some 200 events a year. Penske Entertainment’s Allison Melangton talks demand, balancing tradition and what’s next for IMS. $90 million IMS Museum Makeover The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is undergoing a nearly $90 millio…

Business at the Brickyard We’re at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the month of May. We’ll look at the economic impact motorsports has on the state of Indiana and how tech and innovation continue to drive the sport of racing. Engage Indiana – Southern Indiana New Albany After decades of quietly living in the shadow of the Louisville skyline,…

NFL Draft: Will Indianapolis Host? Will Indianapolis make a bid to host the NFL Draft and what kind of economic impact could it have on the region? We’ll hear from the Indiana Sports Corp. Indianapolis Colts Overseas Marketing The Indianapolis Colts are taking their show overseas. We’ll get details on the team’s bold marketing plans for Germany and…

The Caitlin Clark Effect Now that Caitlin Clark is officially bringing her game to Indiana, what is the potential economic impact. We’ll look at everything from tourism to ticket sales to merchandise. Holcomb Southern Hemisphere Trade Mission Indiana leaders headed to Mexico and Brazil to build momentum for the state’s agbioscience sector. We talk …

State of Malls in Indiana Big changes are in the works for shopping malls throughout Indiana. We’ll get perspective on what might be in store for an industry in transition from one of Indiana's retail experts. Eclipse in Indiana Economic Impact Stargazers flocked to Indiana to witness the total solar eclipse. We’ll look at how the weather played a …

SK Hynix Microelectronics Plant-West Lafayette West Lafayette has landed the largest economic development deal in Indiana history. We’ll have details on the economic impact of South Korea-based semiconductor-maker SK Hynix’ $4 billion project. Purdue Final Four-Economic Impact The Purdue Boilermakers are preparing to take center court in the world …

Business of Basketball: Terre Haute Indiana teams are scoring big on and off the court during March Madness. We look at Indiana State's run in the NIT, Purdue's performance in the NCAA Tourney, and how the business of basketball is driving big bucks into the Hoosier economy. Solar Eclipse: William Shatner-IU + City of Franklin Preparations All eyes…

Governor Eric Holcomb Governor Eric Holcomb has penned an op-ed offering advice for the next person to take over as Indiana governor. Inside Indiana Business Host Gerry Dick and IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener sit down with the governor to talk about the priorities he sees for the next chief executive of the state. IU Indianapolis IUPUI is winding do…

Eclipse Preparations in Vincennes Hoosier communities both big and small are preparing for what some are calling “Solarpalooza 2024.” We’ll head to southwest Indiana to see how the city of Vincennes is getting ready for guests coming to watch the Solar Eclipse. Business of Health: Eclipse Preparations-Indiana Hospitals Preparing for the solar eclip…

March Madness: Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever + Horizon League Tournament The business of basketball this month is going to add up to millions of dollars for Indiana schools, hotels, restaurants, and retailers. We’ll have details on that and insight into the economic impact Caitlin Clark is already having on the Indiana Fever. Business of Health: Over…

Broadband Initiatives in Indiana Indiana is working to closing the gap on the digital dive. We’ll look at how $1.5 billion in public-private funding is connecting unserved or underserved Hoosiers to the web. NFL Combine-IU Health’s Medical Role Indianapolis is hosting its 37 th NFL Combine and IU Health is playing a major role in making sure the pl…

There is no shortage of people flying in and out of Indianapolis International Airport. And that’s not the only aviation hub in the state experiencing big growth. Flying directly in and out of Evansville has become a big challenge for people doing business there. We’ll look at what more direct flights would mean for companies headquartered in south…

Indiana Pacers owner Steve Simon shares his thoughts on the pride his family feels in Indianapolis hosting the game, the domino effect it could have on the state’s economy and why arts and culture are so important to the event. The NBA is all in on Indianapolis hosting the league’s marquee events. The commissioner talks about what makes Indy an eli…

NBA All-Star Weekend, a global intersection of sports, arts, and culture is about to tip off in Indianapolis. We'll look at the expected $320 million impact on the central Indiana economy. A physical therapist at IU Indy is hopeful her vision for a device to help patients recover from injuries and pain will soon be on the market. Learn how Precisio…

Downtown Hammond is getting a facelift. We’ll explain why slowing down traffic on the city’s main drag is speeding up millions of dollars in investment and development. There’s a new leader taking over the group that promotes Indiana's $77 billion life sciences sector. We caught up with Vince Wong to get his take on what's next for BioCrossroads. A…

Indiana has landed another global tech giant. Meta plans to set up a data center in southeast Indiana on the heels of a Google announcement in Fort Wayne. We’re at River Ridge in Jeffersonville to break down Meta’s massive investment and the jobs coming along with it. There’s a new strategy in place at a central Indiana treasured property. We’ll lo…

A 50-mile stretch of riverfront in southwest Indiana is about to undergo a major transformation. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership CEO Lloyd Winnecke shares details on Ohio River development plans stretching from Evansville to Newburgh. Rising health insurance costs are a big concern for Indiana businesses and workers. We’ll show you how a L…

For our top story we’ll get perspective on Governor Holcomb’s final State of the State address and an inside look at the pipeline for new projects, jobs and innovation from Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg. In this week’s Business of Health…IU Health has a new high-tech “team member”. We’ll have details on the impact of the “IU-D2” robot on pa…

Circle Centre Mall 1995...a key driver to grow downtown Indianapolis into a vibrant hot spot...getting new life. We talk with the developer behind what's next for the mall. In this week's Business of Health...how this made in Indiana cold storage business is changing the way vaccines and medicines are moved around the world. And...the cosmic connec…

Rebroadcast from weekend of 10-20-2023 It's full circle time in Kokomo...an Indiana city that has driven four-wheel innovation for more than a century. The city's ties to the first cars to ever hit the road to today's new age of auto manufacturing in the EV space. Billions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs in the pipeline. Plus...n…

This month. May in Indiana. The Thunderbirds...Bagpipes...A swig of Milk. Partying in the Snake Pit This spectacle...a time when Indiana shares its unique DNA with the rest of the world...Time to buckle in for Business at the Brickyard at the World's Greatest Racecourse... presented by Purdue University.…

"We have 150 corporates companies in Carmel and those corporations need to hire the best and brightest, smartest people from all over the globe." So, investing in quality of life. By investing in a beautiful downtown...it supports those corporations." Christkindlmarkt an example of Carmel's strategy to get people to live and work there. We catch up…

Momentum building in Indiana's capital city, big projects on the horizon. A new high-rise hotel, a new life for the old City Hall, a multi-billion-dollar hospital expansion, and much more growth. We look at the next chapter for downtown Indianapolis...Community Health Network taking a giant leap forward in caring for cancer patients, details on new…

Indiana cities and towns under new leadership after the November election...Terre Haute for one. What 27-year-old Mayor-elect Brandon Sakbun...the country's youngest small city leader's vision to grow Terre Haute. Plus...a new pep in the step for an iconic Indiana favorite. See what big things are in store for Choc-Ola...a Hoosier drink dating back…

Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks...bullish on the impact on his company's new weight loss drug. Next how it works, the made-in Indiana connection and when can you get it... Also...hard to believe, but it's time to get the list together to buy for family and friends. What consumers and businesses can expect this holiday shopping season both online and in th…

Potential recession in the picture for Indiana in 2024...but for how long and what it could mean for Hoosier manufacturing. Find out what leading Indiana economists are predicting for the new year... The cause-and-effect factors playing into buying and selling a home in Indiana. What to expect with the housing market heading into 2024. And...why sc…