Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gary Dick, we take off with big news in Indiana aviation: Carmel-based Republic Airways is merging with Mesa Air Group to form the second-largest regional airline in the U.S. The deal brings a major boost to Republic’s Carmel headquarters, a massive training center in Indianapolis, and continued momentum for Indiana’s aviation sector. Plus: How the $...

In this special episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we take you inside the newly reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which has just completed a $60.5 million renovation—and the results are nothing short of historic. From race cars to rocket science, the museum now blends tradition with innovation, creating an immersive, interactive experience that tells the story of the...

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we dive into Indiana’s booming life sciences sector, which hit a historic milestone in 2024—becoming the nation’s No. 1 exporter of life sciences products. A new BioCrossroads report reveals $27 billion in life sciences exports, a $21 billion pharmaceutical sector, and a 3,000-job increase statewide, with wages jumping to nearly $150,000...

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we spotlight the Indiana-based startup MakeMyMove, which is luring remote workers from across the U.S. to cities like Noblesville, South Bend, and Evansville. Offering cash incentives, perks, and community engagement opportunities, the program has already helped more than 2,000 remote workers relocate, fueling economic growth and helping...

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we examine how Indiana’s 94,000 farmers are preparing for the spring planting season amid uncertain crop prices and potential tariffs. With China as the top importer of Hoosier soybeans and Mexico leading in corn imports, how will trade tensions impact Indiana’s $35 billion agriculture economy? We get insights from Indiana State Departmen...

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we explore the transformation of the Indiana State Fairgrounds into a year-round event destination. With 400 events annually—from conventions and sports tournaments to food competitions—the fairgrounds now generate a $330 million economic impact. We take an inside look at the investments fueling this growth and what it means for central I...

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we examine the lasting impact of the NFL Combine on Indianapolis. With the event injecting an estimated $9 million into the local economy, we explore how restaurants like St. Elmo Steakhouse and hotels across downtown are benefiting, and what it means for the city's future as a major sports hub. Plus, the Combine is more than just an athl...

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we explore the legacy of Marvella Bayh - wife of former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh and a champion for women's rights - who was the inspiration behind Title IX. Now, her impact is growing even further with the creation of the Marvella Project, a first-of-its-kind, $100 million girls-focused athletic and leadership complex in Northwest Indiana...

Central Indiana is carving its path as the Silicon Valley of the Midwest. On this week’s episode, we explore the major strides being made at IU Indianapolis, which recently earned an R1 research designation from the Carnegie Foundation. IU President Pam Whitten shares how this achievement will elevate Indiana’s tech scene and transform the 16 Tech Innovation District into a national biosciences hu...

Visit Indy Executive VP Chris Gahl stops by the Inside INdiana Business studio to talk about Indy's record tourism year in 2024 and what's next. Plus, an update on rural broadband across the state and how an Indianapolis life sciences company is helping kids in Kenya. Indianapolis Shattering Tourism Records Indianapolis continues to break tourism records, with events like Taylor Swift’s concerts a...

Indianapolis is once again taking center stage—or ring in this case—to host the WWE Royal Rumble. We're taking a look at how Indy pulled off the deal to bring three major WWE events to the city as well as pro wrestling's history in Indiana. Business of Health Kylie Veleta shares how Westfield-based tech startup iXplore is working with OrthoWorx, to teach students about orthopedic careers using vir...

Top Story: Indiana Housing Trends Indiana Association of Realtors CEO Mark Fisher and F.C. Tucker Co. Senior VP Dan Brown In the midst of this mid-winter freeze, there are signs of a thawing housing market. Gerry Dick talks to experts after Indianapolis was named the second hottest housing market in the country by Zillow and looks at housing trends across the state.   Ball State economic forecast...

Notre Dame's success boosting South Bend Economy Visit South Bend Mishawaka Executive Director Jeff Jarnecke, South Bend Regional Chamber CEO Jeff Rea and IU Kelley School of Business professor John Holden Notre Dame takes on Ohio State in the College Football National Championship Monday. The excitement surrounding the team and its success is making an impact in South Bend and on the region's eco...

Anxiety surrounds outcome of possible U.S. Steel - Nippon acquisition U.S. Steel founded Gary in 1906 and today Gary remains home to the largest integrated steel mill in the northern hemisphere. There are concerns in northwest Indiana about the future if Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S Steel is scrubbed. INsiders share 2025 outlook Our INsiders panel returns with a look ahea...

2024 Holiday rewind to the month of May.

Sports tech sector growing in Indiana Sports Tech HQ is an initiative launched by the Indiana Sports Corp in 2021 to attract sports tech startups to the state. Jeff Hintz explains how the emerging sector is revolutionizing how fans and athletes experience sports.   $138M grant launching the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences The Lilly Endowment grant is the largest ever at IU to support researc...

Momentum, excitement surround Central Indiana's future As part of the IBJ Media Engage Indiana series, we're taking a look at projects that will fuel momentum and grow Central Indiana. Gerry Dick also shares more about the Indy Economic Development Corp., which becomes a stand along entity beginning in January. How Westfield landed LIV Greg Norman is playing a key role in putting big-time golf on...

Gov. Eric Holcomb reflects on two terms as governor As he prepares to leave office, Gov. Holcomb sits down with Gerry Dick and reflects on his eight years in office and gives us a behind-the-scenes look inside the Governor’s Residence. Big Ten Football Championship weekend Around INdiana reporter Mary-Rachel Redman talks to the Indiana Sports Corp about how Indy plans to stay competitive as more c...

Holiday retail outlook With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Phil Powell joins Gerry Dick to share his insight and why businesses should be optimistic. Inside SpectronRX The field of nuclear medicine is revolutionizing cancer treatment and growing rapidly in Indiana. Business of Health Reporter Kylie Veleta takes us inside one of Spectron Rx's facilities to share how the medicine works....

Northeast Indiana's continued growth This week, we are in Fort Wayne for our Engage Indiana series. We talk with business and community leaders about projects transforming the city and region like never before. We also talk with Fort Wayne-based Do It Best CEO Dan Starr about the just completed acquisition of True Value, creating the “largest hardware cooperative on the planet.” The Terminator joi...

LIV golf event coming to Westfield LIV Golf Indianapolis, scheduled for Aug. 15-17, is expected to draw up to 30,000 people to Chatham Hills. It will be the first top-tier professional golf event hosted by the course. New name for Indiana State Fair Coliseum Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience has agreed to pay $4 million over the next decade for the venue to be called Corteva Coliseum. Mary-Ra...

Post-election analysis Indiana will have a new governor and senator in 2025. Dr. Wilson joins Gerry Dick to talk about what new policies could mean for Hoosiers from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. Indianapolis' new economic development strategy Develop Indy, which is part of the Indy Chamber, has been in charge of economic development in the state's capital city since 2012. Now, there's a new vi...

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 welcome visitors for its first event in less than a mo...

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 Camp & Retreat Center Mary-Rachel Redman travels...