JULY 12-18, 2024
More than 50,000 Catholics from across the United States are set to arrive in Indianapolis next week for the church’s first national gathering in more than 80 years. Mickey Shuey delves into the logistics and purpose of the National Eucharistic Congress. Also in this week's issue: Indianapolis city leaders hope to have a new animal shelter up and running by 2026. Taylor Wooten explains the delays that occurred after Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the original plan two years ago. Also Dave Lindquist details plans for a contemporary art museum in Garfield Park.
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50,000 Catholics expected at Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The event will be the church’s first national gathering in more than 80 years, marking one of the most significant religious events the city has ever hosted.
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OneHealth designation could drive innovation in Elanco/Purdue space
State and corporate leaders believe a tech park taking shape on the western edge of downtown could be a launchpad for health sciences innovation and commercialization as part of the state’s ambitious economic development portfolio.
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Big Car outlines plans for contemporary art museum in ‘Big Tube’ space
The not-for-profit is renovating a 40,000-square-foot former factory near Garfield Park into a center that will also include a performance space, incubator storefronts, art and audio studios and more.
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New animal shelter finally on the way
It’s been a long time coming, but Indianapolis city leaders hope to have a new animal shelter up and running by 2026.
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Mark Montieth: Siakam contract was necessary, but it won’t guarantee success
Siakam appears more likely than the others to remain a Pacer throughout his contract, despite history’s red flags.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Katie Culp
Katie Culp is CEO of KSM Location Advisors, which is accounting firm Katz Sapper & Miller’s site selection and incentive consulting practice.
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Made in Indiana: Transmissions by Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.
Allison is Indiana’s 18th largest public company in terms of annual revenue, reporting $3 billion in sales and $672 million in profit for 2023.
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Pure Development co-owner sues partner, seeks liquidation of company
Indianapolis-based Pure Development has developed more than 35 real estate projects nationally and has a contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lead efforts on the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
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How the state is policing pension asset managers for ESG commitments
The Indiana State Treasurer’s Office is evaluating about 10 to 15 asset investment managers for possibly oversteppping a new anti-ESG law, which bars the state’s pension board from making investments with the purpose of “influencing any social or environmental policy” for nonfinancial purposes.
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Lilly to buy Massachusetts biopharma company for $3.2B
Massachusetts-based Morphic Holding Inc. is a nine-year old, publicly traded company that is developing a class of drugs known as oral integrin therapies to treat autoimmune diseases, pulmonary hypertensive diseases, fibrotic diseases and cancer.
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TWG seeking tax break on $73M apartment complex planned near Lucas Oil Stadium
As part of the request, TWG is pledging to make 41 of the 270 units available to individuals and families making up to 70% of the area’s median income.
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McCordsville town center takes shape as community’s population, housing needs grow
Town leaders spent nearly 15 years planning McCord Square, which they envision as a town center for a community that needs a place to gather. Residents are beginning to move into two 111,000-square-foot, four-story apartment buildings called The Jackson and The Lucas.
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Editorial: Federal tech hub funding is big win
The bottom line is that the CHIPS Act is not just revving up semiconductor manufacturing in the United States; as we’ve noted previously, it’s also helping to build the technological infrastructure required to create the innovations needed for the future.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: Arts guide, gift guide coming soon to IBJ
In our upcoming fall arts guide, IBJ reporter Dave Lindquist will spotlight more than 100 must-see offerings for the 2024-2025 arts season.
Read MoreRonak Shah: Could universal grants save Indiana public education?
Could universal education grants raise every publicly funded school to the same expectations while also addressing barriers to educational equity outside school walls? With the right safeguards, possibly.
Read MoreNate LaMar: NATO at 75: A personal perspective on unified strength
Politics must stop at the water’s edge. We cannot sell out Ukraine, Israel or Taiwan.
Read MorePeter Dunn: Later in life, you can still make that dream come true
What’s the monthly financial gap between your current life and the life you are aspiring to? This allows you to park the scary thoughts to the side and instead make decisions based on real numbers.
Read MoreJess Carter: Information overload? How to focus your data strategy
A good data strategy is not about tools and architecture. It’s about leveraging the data I have or can get to help the business accomplish its mission.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: The eclipse and nature’s economic power
The late Yogi Berra’s seemingly oxymoronic quip, “Nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded” rang strangely accurate.
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Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill adds location at Salesforce Tower
Restaurateur Carla McDaniel opened the original Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill at Indianapolis City Market in 2015.
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City-County Council to introduce pedestrian safety proposal. What to know about Vision Zero.
City-County Council members on Monday night plan to propose a program called “Vision Zero,” with the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries in Indianapolis by 2035.
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Chemo drug cisplatin increases risk of long-term hearing loss, IU researchers find
The study followed a group of testicular cancer survivors for an average of 14 years, revealing that 78% experience significant difficulties in everyday listening situations.
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Fishers-based Vibenomics signs national deal with Lowe’s
Fishers-based Vibenomics has signed a deal with home improvement retailer Lowe’s, which is using Vibenomics digital advertising technology in its more than 1,700 stores nationwide.
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Westfield’s 180-year-old ‘Green Building’ to be relocated
Crews with Pennsylvania-based Wolfe House & Building Movers LLC on Tuesday will move “The Green Building” from 102 S. Union St. to a temporary site directly east of its current location before eventually moving it to a new long-term spot.
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