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Newman has covered the Indianapolis business community as an editor and reporter for 26 years, including the past 23 at IBJ. He joined the newspaper in 1995 as a real estate reporter, became editor of IBJ’s Focus section a year later and served the next 13 years in that position. He became daily editor at the beginning of 2009. A graduate of Ball State University, he also worked at  Indianapolis C.E.O. magazine and at several Indiana newspapers.

Quick facts:

Favorite team: Chicago Cubs

Most used tech gadget: iPhone

First job: Pumping gas

 

Articles

Made in Indiana: Barbecue sauces by JohnTom’s Barbecue

Products: JohnTom’s barbecue sauces are available in four varieties: Original, Sneaky Hot, Hoosier Heat and Peppered Gold, all made and bottled in Indianapolis. Sauce origins: JohnTom’s is named after John Tom Branson, who grew up in Mississippi and moved to Indiana in the 1940s. Branson became well-known around Muncie for his wood-smoked meats and for his homemade barbecue […]

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Made in Indiana: Barbecue sauces by Shoup’s Country Foods Inc.

The product: Frankfort-based Shoup’s Country Foods has been making its original sweet and spicy barbecue sauce in Indiana since 1989 and has since added flavors Carolina Gold, Sugar Free and Teriyaki Glaze. The original barbecue sauce is sold in 19-ounce bottles and in half-gallon and gallon containers for food services. History: The origins of Shoup’s Country Foods Inc. […]

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