AUG. 25-31, 2023
Seventeen Indiana companies are helping NASA return astronauts to the moon—and to achieve even grander goals after that. Susan Orr spotlights the firms supporting the Artemis program. Also in this week’s issue, Taylor Wooten reports that central Indiana employers are increasingly relying on new hires with criminal records to fill open positions amid the nationwide worker shortage. And Mickey Shuey has the latest on the burgeoning North Mass district northeast of downtown, which is rehabilitating its reputation as a post-industrial eyesore.
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Hoosier companies contributing to NASA’s mission to Mars
The space agency’s Artemis program aims to build sustainable moon infrastructure that can serve as a launching pad for human missions to Mars. Indiana companies from all over the state are helping to make the huge endeavor a reality.
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Worker shortage leads firms to hire more ex-offenders
More than ever, Indianapolis-area companies are becoming so-called “second-chance employers” willing to hire people with arrest records and providing additional services to ex-offenders needing first jobs.
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Projects spur renaissance of North Mass, once considered eyesore of city’s past
In the past decade, the area has grown into one of the region’s hot spots, in part because a handful of developers is embracing the area’s industrial roots.
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Utility expansion in HamCo’s tiny Bakers Corner could start development surge
Last year, Hamilton County announced a $45 million plan to extend sewer and water utilities to Bakers Corner. An additional $20 million from the state will allow the county to create a regional utility district.
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Mark Montieth: Spirited storytellers
Two prominent and local ex-athletes are among the expanding roster of participants in the ever-growing industry of spirits, but they’re doing more than lending a name to a label or cutting a commercial.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway is president of Hathaway Strategies, an Indianapolis-based political consulting firm. While studying interior design at the University of Illinois, she got interested in politics after a passing meeting with a state senator. She later went to Washington, D.C., where she worked in government and politics, including jobs at the U.S. Treasury, on presidential […]
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Natural garden products by BugHut
History: Kylie and Paul Garcia started selling products in 2022 to gardeners looking for pet- and pollinator-friendly options that were free of harsh chemicals but typically available only to commercial growers. Initially, BugHut offered three products that were repackaged biologics sold commercially by DakotaBIO, which is owned by Kylie’s parents. Over the past two years, […]
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Circle Tower owner facing foreclosure for alleged nonpayment
Chicago co-working company Expansive bought the landmark building on Monument Circle before the pandemic. Centier Bank says Expansive still owes $12.9M on its loan and has fallen behind on payments.
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Indiana leaders submit application for federal tech hub designation
Indiana is competing with its Midwestern neighbors to land up to $75 million to create one of three tech hubs in the region.
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Indianapolis food-tech firm True Essence lands $27.6M growth investment
True Essence Foods, whose original product was an artisanal chocolate called SoChatti, has secured 15 patents for its technologies, with another 70 patent applications in process.
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Law firms see growing demand for advice on environmental, social investing issues
Business interests ranging from individual companies to investment funds are seeking legal advice on the drafting of internal compliance policies related to environmental, social and governance issues.
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Editorial: Innovation event holds promise for boosting state’s reputation
We appreciate the bigger goal of creating a can’t-miss, Midwest-based innovation conference, something that commands the attention of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, researchers and big-thinkers from the coasts and from across the world. There’s no reason an event like that can’t take place in Indianapolis.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: Hearing differences brings understanding
Listening to the reasons that someone holds a divergent view can be enlightening. It can engender empathy and help build bridges across the political divide. And it can even help you sharpen your own arguments to back up what you believe.
Read MoreDoneisha Posey: Why maintaining diversity in higher education matters
A diverse student body doesn’t just enrich campuses; it equips all students to thrive in a globalized world and contribute positively to the challenges of the 21st century.
Read MoreAngela Thompson: Let nurse practitioners improve access to health care
Hoosiers are in desperate need of increased health care access. Indiana was a shocking 35th overall in the latest United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings, which cites a high prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among state residents.
Read MorePete the Planner: When you get the chance to exhale, be proactive
You always need a short- to mid-term financial goal. Always.
Read MoreAngie Stocklin: How raising a baby resembles building a company
Here is my kind of silly, kind of fun, but oh-so-true similarities of how raising our baby is like building my company.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Shareholder limited liability brings trade-offs
These stories remind us that modern corporations, where shareholders are granted limited liability, reflect a classic legal and economic trade-off.
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Holcomb backs consultant Anne Hathaway to lead Indiana GOP
The state party committee, which plans to convene “in the near future,” still needs to confirm Holcomb’s choice, a party spokesperson told IBJ.
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Former Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers enters race for governor
Chambers has been considered a possible candidate for the office since mid-July, when he announced he would be stepping down as head of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. effective Aug. 6.
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Developers plan affordability-minded $25M apartments along Monon Trail
The development partners, operating as DJ BCG Monon 22 LLC, have the land under contract from the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, which acquired the site in February 2022 for $2.25 million.
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Urgent care for pets to take over Fletcher Place doughnut shop location
Indianapolis Animal Urgent Care is expected to open in October near Eli Lilly and Co.’s corporate headquarters.
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Studio Movie Grill abruptly closes after 10-year run on north side of Indy
The 57,000-square-foot venue opened in October 2013 and featured 13 auditorium theaters with dine-in service and a full bar.
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