JAN. 26-FEB. 1, 2024
As the Indiana Economic Development Corp. faces a steady stream of calls from critics for more transparency, state lawmakers from both political parties have filed legislation aimed at requiring the job-creation agency to disclose more about its activities. Peter Blanchard has more on the increased scrutiny. Also in this week’s paper, Daniel Bradley chronicles a day in the life of Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen as he exercises his high-touch, radically transparent and 16-hour-per-day approach to governing. And Dave Lindquist previews the tech and entertainment hub to be called Black Future Haus and featured during NBA All-Star Weekend.
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On the move: Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen focuses on building city and region
Chris Jensen, 39, became the city’s first new mayor in 16 years when he succeeded Republican John Ditslear in 2020. While the pandemic provided a roadblock, Noblesville has still experienced a flurry of development in the past four years.
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Lawmakers want IEDC to disclose more information
As the Republican-led agency faces calls from critics for more transparency, legislators from both political parties have filed legislation aimed at requiring the job-creation agency to disclose more about its activities.
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At Black Future Haus, the star will be innovation
Be Nimble Foundation will take over a downtown event space during NBA All-Star Weekend to create a tech and entertainment hub known as Black Future Haus.
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Developer unveils expanded plans for Lafayette Square after initial idea stalls
Fabio De la Cruz said if his vision is realized and partners participate as he expects, the total investment in the area could reach $700 million to $1 billion.
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Struggling Alpine 4 jettisons subsidiaries
Alpine 4 Holdings Inc., whose subsidiaries include Indianapolis-based RCA Commercial Electronics, says it is struggling “with unparalleled challenges.”
Read MoreDerek Schultz: Pacers big bet
As the calendar turns to 2024, Pritchard and the Pacers aren’t waiting around any longer.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Christopher Day
Christopher Day is the visionary leader behind Elevate Ventures, one of the most active early- and seed-stage venture capital firms in the United States. An entrepreneur who has co-founded eight businesses with multiple exits to Fortune 500 companies, he strives for Indiana to become a global leader in innovation. With experience leading companies in sectors […]
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Pretzels by Tell City Pretzels
History: The history of Tell City Pretzels dates back to 1858, when Casper Gloor settled in the brand-new town of Tell City. He had migrated from Switzerland as a member of the Swiss Colonization Society, which founded Tell City. Gloor, a master baker, became known for pretzels he baked from a secret recipe. When Gloor […]
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CEO Rick Fuson retiring after 40 years as Indiana Pacers executive
Fuson plans to depart as CEO on June 18, the same date he began working for the franchise 40 years ago as director of special events at Market Square Arena.
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Indiana coalition to invest in apprenticeship system
The coalition’s efforts build on 2023 legislation that was designed to jumpstart a statewide modern youth apprenticeship model in Indiana.
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Aldi eyes Westfield for its fifth store in Hamilton County
The discount grocer, which has 82 stores in Indiana, is seeking approval to build a 20,000-square-foot store in the fast-growing north-side suburb.
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Experts say 2023’s sluggish venture activity could last well into 2024
According to PitchBook data, Indiana firms attracted $730.5 million in venture investments last year, down 2% from the $748.7 million they landed in 2022. The number of venture deals dropped 13%, from 188 in 2022 to 164 in 2023.
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Editorial: In-depth study needed to know why students opt out of college
Moving more students toward college and training might mean a serious rethinking of the entire higher education system. And Indiana’s elected officials and education leaders must be prepared to act if that’s the case.
Read MoreNate Feltman: IBJ Media’s new tagline reflects our values
“The best of business is in us” reflects that we are believers that business is a virtuous activity. Entrepreneurs create companies that develop lifesaving drugs, services that we enjoy, and jobs and economic stability for families. We have the pleasure of reporting on Indiana’s entrepreneurs, service providers, job creators and new products each and every day.
Read MoreCliff Chapman: More trees and less carbon to fight climate change
Protecting and enhancing Indiana’s forested land fights climate change. That’s why we advocate so strongly for protecting existing forests and expanding them wherever possible.
Read MoreAnna Gremling: Let’s make traffic death ‘accidents’ a thing of the past
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Committee in August adopted the 2022 Vision Zero Resolution, which states that the only acceptable level of traffic deaths or serious injuries on our roadways is zero.
Read MoreAngie Stocklin: Here’s what it looked like when we sold One Click
A common phrase floating around the startup world is that companies are bought, not sold.
Read MoreHahn: Tuning out the noise and sticking to your strategy
There is a lot of data analyzed before making predictions.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Debasing learning measures erodes quality of education
For example, when schools focus on students passing standardized tests, teachers teach to the test rather than focusing on students actually learning the relevant concepts.
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The Shop to add downtown location for sports and pop culture apparel
The third location of The Shop Indy Inc. plans to open Feb. 12 in a storefront east of Peace Water Winery’s Mass Ave location.
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West Fork Whiskey lands funding to increase production, add facilities
West Fork this week announced a new partnership with Ouabache Investments that involves up to $18 million in capital.
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Dan Dakich hired for AM sports talk radio role
“The Dan Dakich Show” is scheduled to debut Jan. 29 on WXNT-AM 1430, a station known as Indy’s Sports Ticket 1430 AM that has finished near the bottom in listenership rankings.
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UPDATE: Huse Culinary to take over Champps spot at Indianapolis International Airport
Champps, which is set to close at the end of February, was one of the original tenants for the new terminal when it opened in 2008. Huse and its partners plan a dual-branded concept at the site.
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HopCat to close Broad Ripple location
Known for its rotating assortment of more than 100 craft beers on tap and bar food, the restaurant at 6280 N. College Ave. will cease operation at the close of business on Jan. 28.
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