NOV. 15-21, 2024
The bid to bring one of the top 2025 events in the LIV men’s golf league was well served by the impression central Indiana left on its executives during the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in June. But, as Mickey Shuey reports, the way was paved months earlier. Also in this week’s issue, Cate Charron explains why recent comments from Donald Trump have raised suspicions in the tech industry that the CHIPS and Science Act—which has been central to several major economic development projects announced in Indiana—could be altered or abandoned. And Dave Lindquist profiles Brian McCutcheon, who has threaded the needle for creating sophisticated and accessible large-scale public art in Indianapolis.
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Trump comments have semiconductor chip industry anxious
Comments about the CHIPS and Science Act by President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson before the election have raised questions about whether the president and Congress are fully committed to the law that Indiana is deeply invested in.
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Hole-in-one: How Westfield secured flagship LIV Golf event
The tour this week said The Club at Chatham Hills will host LIV Indianapolis Aug. 15-17, serving as the individual player championship round and regular-season finale.
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Brian McCutcheon makes the art you see in everyday life
It’s highly improbable that an Indianapolis resident hasn’t seen at least one sculpture fabricated in the shop of the Michigan native, who moved to Indianapolis in 2005.
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Q&A with Joey Graziano, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Just months after leading the NBA’s effort with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, lifelong New Yorker Joey Graziano made the move to Indianapolis to take on a new role, this time with the parent company of the Indiana Pacers.
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New tourism CEO says he was ‘designed for’ industry
Hamilton County Tourism Inc. this month named David West, a 27-year veteran of the tourism marketing industry, as its next CEO.
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Mark Montieth: A rare coaching feat
At this point, Cignetti is amassing a nation of believers.
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City weighing whether to award $40M in TIF, forgivable loan funds for Simon-led hotel, entertainment project
The $312 million project calls for a 170-room Shinola Hotel, a 4,000-seat live performance venue operated by Live Nation, an enclosed parking garage and a skybridge connecting to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Shock absorbers and struts by KYB Corp.
History: The company now known as KYB Corp. was established in Japan in 1919 by Shiro Kayaba and originally did business as Kayaba Research Center. The company initially made hydraulic dampers for aircraft but has since expanded into other items. It now also makes automobile and motorcycle shock absorbers, industrial hydraulic equipment and even seismic […]
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Westfield City Council hears new $1.2B plan for Grand Universe development
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction for the 66-acre development centered on space exploration and science education east of Grand Park Sports Campus.
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Rokita investigating illegal immigrant surge, potential labor trafficking in 3 Indiana cities
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has opened investigations into several nonprofits, government agencies and businesses, with his office alleging that an influx of migrants has created housing and possible labor trafficking issues in Evansville, Seymour and Logansport.
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Corteva inks naming-rights deal for Fairgrounds Coliseum
The $4 million deal replaces a 10-year agreement between the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Indiana Farmers Insurance.
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Ambulatory surgical center offers ‘fairly-priced’ alternative
Wellbridge Surgical is also selling price transparency, with an extensive website that lists prices for more than 250 procedures, ranging from an ear tube removal ($2,610) to a total knee replacement ($23,000).
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Editorial: Trump, Congress should embrace CHIPS Act as America-first policy
The federal government should keep the commitments it has made under the CHIPS Act—and look for new ways to make the U.S. more competitive.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: Favorite spots from the gift guide
Although we’ve already released the long list of gift ideas in last week’s Executive Gift Guide, I thought I’d use this space to suggest a few places to shop.
Read MoreRyan Kitchell: Scouting remains a timeless investment in our youth
What do Neil Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Harrison Ford, Bill Gates, Martin Luther King Jr., and U.S. Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Kennedy, Ford, Clinton, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush all have in common? They were Scouts.
Read MoreSheila Kelty: The vital role of rural health care—a call to action
For Indiana to thrive, we need vibrant rural communities that can offer opportunities for young people, not just in urban centers like Indianapolis or Fort Wayne but also in places like Batesville, Bremen, Madison and Greensburg.
Read MorePete the Planner: It’s time for you to take care of business
The truth is, we all have elements of our life where we either excel or struggle to stay as disciplined as we like.
Read MoreEntrepreneurship: Sometimes the road to fast growth is a slow one
Only about 4% of companies have the patience and perseverance to make it past the 10-year mark.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Uncover the crux of the matter to succeed
Don’t attack cruxes you don’t yet have the skills to handle. Leaders also need to determine what sources of power and leverage they can use to solve the crux.
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Rene’s Bakery bounces back in Broad Ripple
Although Rene’s closed this summer because of the founder’s health challenges, the Broad Ripple pastry shop will relaunch in December under new ownership.
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Yamaha Marine completes relocation to Greenfield
The company, which makes stainless steel boat propellers for Yamaha’s outboard engines, invested $20 million to add 110,000 square feet to the facility.
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Arden Cafe & Cocktail Lounge planned at former Pearings location
Arden Cafe & Cocktail Lounge will feature decor of bold floral displays when customers visit for breakfast, lunch or nightlife hours.
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