Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

Upwards of $4 billion in development is in the works for downtown Indianapolis. On this edition of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, explore the projects reshaping the city—from the Signia Hotel and Circle Centre Mall’s transformation into Traction Yards to new investments around Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Downtown Indianapolis Alliance CEO Taylor Schaffer discusses growth, sports tourism, publ...

Indiana farm costs are surging as harvest begins, with diesel near $7 a gallon, fertilizer and seed expenses climbing, and August flooding adding another layer of uncertainty for growers across the state. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, explains where pressure is greatest in the farm economy and why commodity producers are especially exposed when input costs rise...

Where will Indiana’s next wave of investment and jobs come from? On this episode of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, Hoosier business leaders gather in Washington, D.C., for the Indiana Chamber’s annual DC Insider event to discuss the state’s economic future. Hear from Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks on opportunities in artificial intelligence, microelectronics and defense investment, in...

Ball State's nearly $200 million redevelopment of The Village aims to turn the district beside its Muncie campus into a hub for arts, housing and business. Ball State University President Geoff Mearns talks with Gerry Dick about the 97-room Cantio Hotel, a new performing arts center with a 425-seat main stage and the Center for Innovation and Collaboration, which connects students with regional bu...

Southeast Indiana growth is accelerating as River Ridge Commerce Center, Redwire and Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville drive major investment in logistics, advanced manufacturing, space research and energy. From the Ohio River, the program looks at a region shifting from an economy long defined by traditional manufacturing toward a broader mix of logistics, technology and new investment. Lance Allis...

Indiana manufacturing is drawing billions in new investment as SK hynix, Rolls-Royce and Caterpillar expand major operations across the state. Gerry Dick examines what the projects could mean for Indiana's advanced manufacturing economy. SK hynix breaks ground on a nearly $4 billion semiconductor facility tied to high-bandwidth memory for artificial intelligence, Rolls-Royce marks more than $1 bil...

Indiana flood recovery is entering a long rebuilding phase after historic rain and winds caused deaths, outages and billions of dollars in damage statewide. Gov. Mike Braun discusses power restoration in northwest Indiana, federal disaster assistance, flood insurance gaps and the push to document losses across affected counties. The program also looks at a major sports weekend. IndyCar brings the...

Terre Haute growth is reshaping the Wabash Valley, with more than $100 million in downtown investment and a new push around health care, technology and sports. From West Central Indiana, Gerry Dick looks at how Terre Haute is trying to build a more diverse economy after decades of manufacturing losses. Mayor Brandon Sakbun discusses the city's higher education assets, housing shortages, infill dev...

Indiana defense manufacturing is drawing national attention as Indianapolis and Fort Wayne rank among the country's hottest markets for aerospace investment. The state's deep manufacturing base is supporting work tied to aircraft propulsion, missile warning, advanced electronics and next-generation weapons. Gerry Dick looks at how Rolls-Royce, L3Harris Technologies and the Crane defense ecosystem...

The Indianapolis Colts kick off another camp in Westfield as the bright lights of the sports world continue to shine on Hamilton County - with no signs of dimming any time soon. The Hamilton County Sports Authority breaks down the increasing economic impact of sports tourism and what’s next. Plus... one on one with Mitch Daniels on Purdue in Indianapolis and a formula for unlocking the state’s bra...

Indiana solar manufacturing takes a major step forward as CS PowerTech opens a nearly $1 billion Jeffersonville cell factory expected to create 1,200 jobs. Rusty Schmit, president of CS PowerTech, explains how the River Ridge Commerce Center facility will produce advanced HJT photovoltaic cells for panels deployed across the United States. He discusses the decision to change technologies during de...

Indiana nuclear energy moves to the center of the state's growth strategy as communities prepare for rising electricity demand and new investment. Guest host Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, examines the Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities program with Jon Ford, executive director of the Indiana Office of Energy Development. Ford explains the three-tier process, why local support must come fi...

Northwest Indiana generates more than $47 billion annually, and the region is drawing national attention from the NFL, Big Tech, and AI infrastructure developers alike. IBJ Media President Mitch Frazier joins the show with takeaways from the Innovate Indiana event at Valparaiso University, where nearly 350 business and community leaders gathered to discuss the region's momentum. Hammond Mayor Tom...

Indiana's tourism economy hit nearly $17 billion in visitor spending in 2024, welcoming 83 million visitors across the state. From Holiday World and Splashin' Safari's $22 million Cannonball Water Coaster to Indiana Dunes National Park drawing travelers from Chicago and Detroit, the state is positioning tourism as a core economic development strategy, not just a leisure draw. Amy Howell, interim C...

Slate Auto's Warsaw EV truck plant is drawing comparisons to Indiana's next great manufacturing era, with 180,000 pre-orders, a sub-$25,000 price tag, and a projected $40 billion economic impact over 20 years. Conexus Indiana President and CEO Jay Wirts breaks down what the startup's rise signals for the state's manufacturing workforce and the growing role of AI on the factory floor. Also covered:...

Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence sits down with Gerry Dick to discuss his new book, "What Conservatives Believe," his assessment of the Trump administration, and his outlook for Indiana's manufacturing and life sciences sectors. Pence outlines his concerns about the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, arguing that any final deal must include full dismantlement of Iran's nuc...

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. says the Chicago Bears are looking at more than one potential stadium site in his city, even as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker pushes for a special legislative session to keep the team in-state. McDermott tells host Gerry Dick the deal is close but not final, and the city won't celebrate until there are shovels in the ground. Also this week, TaylorMade breaks ground...

Indiana is cementing itself as a national hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure, with more than 90 data centers operating, planned, or under construction across the state. Amazon Web Services alone has committed over $33 billion to Indiana data centers, with Google, Microsoft, and Meta also building or operating campuses statewide. Paul Brenner, interim director of the Notre Dame Center f...

The Chicago Bears' stadium decision is coming down to the wire, and Hammond, Indiana, is making its case. Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. breaks down why Indiana's $1 billion incentive package, assembled months ago, may give the state a decisive edge over Illinois as the Illinois legislature races toward a deadline with no deal in place. Northwest Indiana Forum CEO Heather Ennis also weighs in on how the...

The 110th Indianapolis 500 is more than a race. It's a multi-billion dollar economic engine for Indiana, and this special broadcast from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway captures the full scope of that story. Inside Indiana Business host Gerry Dick wraps up the month-long Business at the Brickyard series with IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles on record grandstand crowds, the lifted local TV blac...

Indiana's motorsports industry generates nearly $3 billion annually for the state economy, and the companies, drivers, and innovators behind that number are the focus of this week's Business at the Brickyard coverage from Dallara USA's headquarters in Speedway. Stefano DePonti, CEO of Dallara USA, explains how the Italian chassis manufacturer has expanded its only facility outside Italy since open...

Indiana's motorsports industry generates more than $2.75 billion in economic impact and supports roughly 11,300 full-time jobs, according to a Performance Racing Industry study. This edition of Inside Indiana Business, recorded at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, examines the business forces behind that figure. Mark Miles, CEO of IndyCar and Penske Entertainment, details the series' 44% television...

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway generates more than $1 billion annually in economic activity, and the broader Indiana motorsports industry supports an estimated 40,000 jobs. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar President Doug Boles discusses the upcoming Indy 500 sellout, a $6.5 million audio upgrade, and the new Dallara-built IndyCar chassis arriving for the 2028 season, along with a new 3D sc...

On this week's show, we'll follow up on the recently announced partnership between Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet and Indiana University. Plus, we'll hear about the Indiana Orthopedic Institute embracing technology to help patients, families and staff. And we'll get a preview of next month's Business at the Brickyard series.

A $60 million public-private partnership aims to bring Israeli tech startups to Indiana, anchored by a $15 million state investment and driven by more than $30 million in Israeli entrepreneur capital. Governor Mike Braun and former U.S. Rep. Luke Messer break down the Iron Nation Indiana initiative and why they believe the Hoosier State offers an competitive advantage for global innovators in defe...