Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

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 focus of a new Terre Haute  Museum. It’s one of a...

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 his plans not only for the campus, but for other...

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 continues to land first class projects and investme...

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 most iconic voices in sports – the Voice of the Ho...

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 challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. From plant was...

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 isn’t the only place where things are being built fo...

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 its planned manufacturing campus in the LEAP Innov...

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. We have details, impact and reaction from Gov. Eric...

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 Continues in Town of Speedway Speedway continues to...

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 million transformation that will open to the public just...

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, southeast Indiana is coming of age. Learn more ab...

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 Austria. International Harvester Fort Wayne is lo...

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 with the governor about this trade mission to the...

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 major role in thrusting the state into ground zero...

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 of college basketball. We’ll look at what their tr...

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 to the skies for the April 8 Solar Eclipse. We he...

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 down after 53 years as a joint effort between Indian...

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 eclipse has been a challenge for Indiana first respon...

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: Overdose Lifeline A Hoosier mom is on a mission to sav...

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 players are in top shape. Learn why the medical comp...

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 southwest Indiana. NBA All-Star Weekend is in the books...

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 elite big event city and the leadership that has made...

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 Precision Care Technologies is creating greater mobility...

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. Anderson University President John Pistole has come...

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 look at what's next for Lafayette Square Mall and ho...