AUG. 11-17, 2023
A month after bar and restaurant owners in Broad Ripple moved their weekend closing times up to 1 a.m., they say they’ve seen a significant reduction in violence in the village. Taylor Wooten examines the effectiveness of the curfew and other measures that business owners and police tried in the wake of a triple homicide. Also in this week’s issue, Dave Lindquist takes a deep dive into Lucas Oil Stadium’s negotiations and preparations to host Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour next year. And Daniel Bradley has the latest on the plan from Conner Prairie to expand west across the White River and into Carmel.
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Broad Ripple biz owners optimistic about safety at curfew’s end
Bar owners agreed a self-imposed 30-day curfew under which businesses closed earlier wasn’t financially sustainable, especially as they continued to suffer from reduced foot traffic due to ongoing road construction.
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Swift victory: How Lucas Oil Stadium became a stop on history’s biggest tour
In some ways, the work to land three Taylor Swift concerts at Lucas Oil Stadium next year began 15 years ago when country star Kenny Chesney headlined the first concert in the building a month after it opened.
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Conner Prairie awaits next round of feedback
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand west across the White River into Carmel represents the Fishers-based living history museum’s biggest and boldest move since it separated from Earlham College in 2005.
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Gubernatorial candidate Eric Doden wants you to get to know him
The well-funded gubernatorial candidate’s biggest challenge is name recognition, especially in the southern two-thirds of the state.
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Mark Montieth: Trade demands in Indianapolis have way of working themselves out
History has shown, at least around these parts, that these conflicts tend to work out for all parties in the long run.
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Nicey Pops by Nicey Treat
Nicey Treat owner Jeff Patrick was inspired by fond boyhood memories of visiting his grandpa, who worked for Quality Check Dairy in Seymour and kept his freezer stocked with frozen confections.
Read MoreMBX Biosciences gets FDA green light to move second drug into human testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to MBX to test a drug for post-bariatric hypoglycemia, a rare disease and a serious complication of bariatric surgery, the company said Monday.
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Westfield now considering 3 companies to operate or manage Grand Park
The process to select a new operator or manager of the 400-acre sports campus was discussed Monday night at a meeting between the Westfield City Council and Redevelopment Commission.
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Truck dealer seeks tax breaks for $85M hub overhaul on south side
About 50 full-time jobs with an average pay of $29 per hour are expected to be created along with the expansion for Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer.
Read MoreIndiana Chamber releases 2035 economic vision ahead of schedule
The ambitious vision seeks to advance workforce, education, business climate, infrastructure, quality of place and health initiatives.
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More women turn to trucking as shortage of drivers opens doors
To attract women, trucking firms are working to make their work less unpredictable and time-consuming.
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Editorial: City should track safety stats to see if no-turn rules save lives
We support putting decisions about things like stoplights and traffic control in the hands of local officials.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Where is that whole ‘vision thing’ in the mayor’s race?
To date, the candidates’ stances on public safety and gun laws have taken center stage. Absent from the discussion have been a vision and plan for creating a more prosperous and more livable city.
Read MoreChris Leeuw: Partners to offer needed services at former Five Seasons
The building will be transformed with an altruistic purpose—to provide affordable, longer-term access to neuro rehabilitation outside the boundaries of the high-cost health care system.
Read MoreJohn A. Torr: Listen and try to understand other points of view
With a few notable exceptions, most candidates are well-intentioned and working toward the common good. The differences are on how best to get there, and reasonable people can disagree.
Read MorePete the Planner: Plan for 8% return rate on retirement funds
Still to this day, plugging absurd average returns into financial-planning calculators tickles my soul.
Read More5 common pitfalls to avoid to unlock marketing success
Some businesses immediately grasp how to leverage our services effectively, while others struggle to harness the power of marketing.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: No elite degree? High test scores matter more
Nevertheless, this and other studies find that attending an elite school has little to no effect on future earnings, as higher test scores alone predict higher earnings regardless of where one attends college.
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Gen Con extending its stay in Indianapolis through 2030
Fresh off a record year for attendance, the Seattle-based tabletop gaming convention has signed a four-year extension to its contract with tourism agency Visit Indy.
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Riley Children’s Foundation lands $10M gift from Walther Cancer Foundation
Walther will provide a one-for-one match for donors who establish endowed children’s cancer research funds at Riley Children’s Foundation, a move that could result in at least $20 million for research of new treatments of children’s cancers.
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Noble Roman’s faces investor lawsuit in ongoing proxy war
Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s Inc., which is battling one of its biggest shareholders over whether to replace CEO Scott Mobley on the restaurant company’s board of directors, is now facing a lawsuit from that shareholder over the same issue.
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Westfield trio planning to open dog bar at Grand Park Village
Plans for Crate Escapes include a 10,000-square-foot indoor area and a two-acre outdoor space where dogs can run and play while their humans enjoy food, drinks, games and the sight of canines romping around.
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Gray Eagle Golf Course planning two-level driving range with 160-foot-tall net
Plans call for the nets at Gray Eagle’s 38-acre driving range to be almost as tall as those used by TopGolf at its Fishers facility along Interstate 69. Gray Eagle also plans to build a 5,000-square-foot bar and restaurant inside a new clubhouse.
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Connie Szabo Schmucker: No turn on red is a small step in the right direction
In addition to saving lives, there is an economic benefit to making Indianapolis more walkable.
Read MoreSen. Aaron Freeman: No turns on red isn’t the answer to downtown safety
Targeting drivers who turn on red is not a guarantee to keep pedestrians safe.
Read MoreKären Haley: No turn on red makes for a safer downtown Indy
Would the no-turn-on-red policies have prevented all of that death, injury and trauma? No.
Read MorePierre Atlas: Voting third party could have unintended consequences
I can confidently predict that a third-party candidate will never win the presidency.
Read MoreJim Shella: Age is front and center in national politics
Elections are about choices, and I would choose an incoherent Biden over Trump every day of the week.
Read MoreDana Black: Gov. DeSantis, you can’t rewrite America’s history
In America, we would rather pretend the atrocities committed against Black people weren’t all that bad to make us feel better.
Read MoreDeborah Daniels: Undermining our institutions is a threat to democracy
Our ‘great experiment’ is fragile.
Read MoreKaren Celestino-Horseman: Voting: It’s more than a choice, it’s freedom
The Nineteenth Amendment finally granting all women the right to vote was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner Chartier: The car market should put buyers behind the wheel
By selling directly to consumers, Tesla streamlines its sales process and saves money on franchise fees and dealer markups.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: Current studies on sweeteners are not conclusive
My best counsel is to limit sugar consumption, especially sugary drinks.
Read MoreClaire Fiddian-Green: Let’s work together to increase education outcomes
Even more concerning are the disparities when looking at test scores by race and ethnicity.
Read MoreCurt Smith: Our local justice system’s technology must catch up
We learned part of our morning delay was also due to technology problems in presenting the courtroom evidence
Read MoreAbdul-Hakim Shabazz: Legislature is a gun-control-free zone
Both the Hogsett and Shreve gun-control proposals impact only law-abiding citizens.
Read MoreBrad Rateike: Honest communication is a must in relationships
I had left no note explaining the source of the flowers or the backstory.
Read MoreBrian Schutt: Here’s why I’m supporting Rally and you should, too
From an organizational standpoint, incubating innovation is incredibly difficult.
Read MoreRep. Ed DeLaney: An open letter to Rep. Jim Banks: Learn from history
The military is a key institution that seems to be under attack.
Read MoreMarshawn Wolley: We must improve Black businesses/bank relationships
Recently, there has been a substantial increase in Black business formation.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Roshni Bag
For the past year-and-a-half, Roshni Bag has worked at Indiana University Health, where she provides operational oversight to the system’s suburban Indianapolis cancer programs.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Zechariah Lee Banks
Since last fall, Zechariah Banks has been an associate attorney at Dentons, which hired him full time as soon as he graduated from law school. He had been a summer associate while a student.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Morgan Donnelly
At Columbus-based Cummins, Morgan Donnelly plays a key role in enhancing—and protecting—the Cummins brand online and in developing the corporate social media strategy.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Steven Emch
When Steven Emch worked for the Indiana Economic Development Corp., he met a few Orr Fellowship board members who recruited him to join the organization as president and help architect its next phase.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Camila Cristina Fernández
At WISH-TV Channel 8, Camila Fernández works as a bilingual reporter and shoots, writes, edits and presents stories live, as well as translates all content into Spanish for the TV station’s website.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Charlie Hageboeck
Charlie Hageboeck started with First Merchants Bank in 2018 as a credit analyst and has spent the past five years moving up in the business.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Taylor Hollenbeck
Taylor Hollenbeck oversees the administration of HEA 1169, a 2021 law that requires Indiana political subdivisions (think cities, counties and public schools) to report cybersecurity incidents.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Roger James Howard
Roger Howard was passionate about and interested in the international economic development work Holcomb’s office was doing and knew then that he wanted to be part of the team at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. leading those efforts.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Taylor Hughes
Taylor Hughes leads Indy Chamber’s policy development work, “distilling research and the insights of Indy’s business and community leaders into legislative action that moves our community forward.”
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Jamarro Dupree Johnson Jr.
Jamarro Johnson Jr. started working at the Community Alliance of the Far East Side when he was 13 years old, as a junior camp counselor working with 5- and 6-year-olds.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Ryan May
Ryan May is the field manager at Lucas Oil Stadium and coordinates all field conversions from event to event.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Dustin Meeks
Dustin Meeks is an associate at Barnes & Thornburg LLP and is a member of the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre board.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Andrianna Moehle
Andrianna Moehle is director of governmental affairs at the Indiana Manufacturers Association.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: MaCie’ Moore
MaCie’ Moore will start a year in Africa this month serving as the business planning and analytics fellow with the International Livestock Research Institute.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Cameron O’Connor
Cameron O’Connor joined Shiel Sexton Construction in 2019 and served as project manager on the Gainbridge Fieldhouse renovation.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Tim Page
Tim Page is finance manager at High Alpha and has helped more than 20 portfolio companies plan for fundraising, hiring and growth.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Ephraim Sy Palmero III
Ephraim Sy Palmero III is assistant program officer at LISC Indianapolis, where he provides grants management and administration support for the social detriments of health portfolio.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Paula Angarita Rivera
Paula Angarita Rivera is principal scientist for the bioproduct research and development organization at Eli Lilly and Co. In her role, she supports the development of test methods that generate data for the FDA approval of Lilly’s medical devices and the design of engineering studies to support the drug product manufacturing process.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Calvin H.L. Sanders
Calvin H.L. Sanders is the senior manager at the Indiana University Health Office of Health Equity Research and Engagement.
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2023 20 in their Twenties: Rachel Woznicki
Rachel Woznicki is project manager at F.A. Wilhelm Construction, where she oversees project initiation, safety compliance, cost management, scheduling, quality control and meeting owner expectations.
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