JUNE 14-20, 2024
This week, IBJ unveils the Corporate 100, its annual list of the largest public and private firms in the state, as well as the highest-paid executives. Also in this week’s issue, Mickey Shuey explores possible outcomes for the former Diamond Chain Manufacturing site now that the plan for the $1.5 billion Eleven Park has been thrown into disarray. And Dave Lindquist outlines Indiana’s new “happy hour” law and the hospitality industry’s hope that it will create more interest in after-work drinks.
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Future of Diamond Chain site unclear under city’s approach to remains, stadium
The Hogsett administration says no development can proceed on the property unless the owner agrees to treat human remains found there in a way that is consistent with the wishes of a community group.
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2024 Corporate 100: Culture, acquisitions key to Lippert’s growth, longevity
Today, Lippert has 140 factories around the world and about 14,000 team members worldwide. Jason Lippert has focused on overhauling the company’s culture with an emphasis on personal and leadership development.
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Rural Zionsville residents aim to preserve way of life
Bradley Ridge is Henke Development Group’s third major residential development in Zionsville after the company reshaped Westfield with its Chatham Hills and Grand Park Village projects.
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Return of the deals: ‘Happy hour’ discounted drinks will be legal in Indiana for first time in decades
Indiana banned the happy hour tradition of cheap drinks sold for a limited time in 1985. A new law goes into effect July 1.
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Mark Montieth: ‘A great fraternity’
The award doesn’t convey the status it did in the era when winners were told with tongue only slightly planted in cheek that they were now more famous than the governor, because high school basketball doesn’t have the same hold on the public’s attention.
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How Indiana relies on ‘throwback’ delegate system to choose some high-ranking candidates
At their respective state conventions this summer, Republican and Democratic delegates will determine the running mates for their party’s gubernatorial contender by choosing the candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
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Record-setting Signia hotel concrete pour sets stage for construction
More than 800 truckloads of concrete went into the foundation for the planned Signia by Hilton hotel and Indiana Convention Center addition at Pan Am Plaza over a 12-hour period.
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Fishers-based Spokenote gaining traction with sports teams
Fishers-based tech startup Spokenote, which signed a first-of-its-kind sponsorship deal with the Indiana Pacers several months ago, said that deal has led to additional opportunities with other sports teams, including the Indy Eleven.
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State Budget Committee members say details about MLS investor group not necessary
State Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Bremen, and Rep. Greg Porter, D-Indianapolis, likened the city’s expected request to those more regularly made to the budget committee by the Indiana Economic Development Corp., which is not required to disclose much, if any, information about its dealings.
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2024 Corporate 100: Hillenbrand shifts focus to industrial manufacturing
Kimberly Ryan’s time as CEO of Hillenbrand has been marked by transition transition, with several acquisitions and the divestiture of Batesville Casket, where she got her start.
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2024 Corporate 100: Telamon thrives by connecting people, products
Today, Telamon operates in 13 states, India, Mexico and Macedonia and designs, builds and installs networks that support telecommunication networks, appliances and industrial processes.
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Editorial: College must remain important amid a work-based education
Some critics worry that students will graduate without the classes they need to be competitive in college.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: New Indiana Lawyer editor to join newsroom
Our goal is to harness the power of a larger, more robust newsroom.
Read MoreTony Armstrong: It’s time for Indiana entrepreneurs to crank it up
By more actively recognizing and celebrating the contributions of our entrepreneurs, we can fashion a spirit of innovation, creativity, collaboration, resilience and risk-taking that further elevates Indiana’s reputation as a place where startup businesses truly take off.
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey Wheeler and Donnica Carpenter: Relapse amid recovery isn’t a failure. It’s a time to reset.
If someone were suffering from heart disease or an ulcer, we wouldn’t shy away from acknowledging setbacks. We should have that same mindset for addiction.
Read MorePete the Planner: Making the most of data helps avoid financial shock
Given the many inconveniences in our personal finances, it’s surprising there’s not more focus on how we respond to negative outcomes.
Read MoreKim and Todd Saxton: The art of the exit: Our goodbye as next chapter calls
Roughly 27 years ago, about this time of year, we arrived in Indianapolis with our elementary-school-age daughters.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Fallout from tariffs is seen in unexpected places
The tradeoff is that the tariffs increase prices, and industries that use the now higher-priced goods as inputs in their production hire fewer workers.
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Wawa breaks ground on first Indiana store in Indianapolis
The convenience store chain has a cult-like following, and about 100 VIP customers attended Thursday’s groundbreaking, creating a party atmosphere.
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Governor’s residence gets new $300,000 meeting space
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb now has a new place to meet with important business leaders, international visitors and senior staff
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John Rust files to terminate U.S. Senate campaign
Rust, who was kept off the GOP primary ballot in May due to Indiana’s two-primary rule, said he “may” run for office again in the future, but he opted to “100% close” his Senate campaign.
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Mexican restaurant planned at new development in Fishers District
Arechiga Restaurant Group is set to open Piedra in Fishers in a 5,000-square-foot space with an outdoor patio area at The Union at Fishers District.
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Sen. Rodric Bray: Reclassifying marijuana isn’t a panacea for legalization
Marijuana tax collections as a percentage of state budgets were, at the highest, a meager 1.6% in 2023.
Read MoreRep. Vanessa Summers: Cannabis reclassification should spark legalization
The stigma surrounding cannabis is deeply ingrained in our society and remains overwhelmingly present in Indiana’s Legislature.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: Federal attitude toward marijuana is changing
Reclassification is reflective of the evolving public acceptance of marijuana and the tremendous support for legalization.
Read MoreJim Shella: We owe jurors in Trump case gratitude
Republicans on social media are already proposing that they be outed.
Read MoreAbdul-Hakim Shabazz: In Trump case, the legal system worked
And for the record, I would argue that Trump got treated better than most defendants.
Read MoreKaren Celestino-Horseman: Allow me to correct some falsehoods in Trump case
The reason Trump wanted to conceal the payoff was because he was running for president.
Read MoreClaire Fiddian-Green: We must refocus our energy on the opioid crisis
It’s hard to believe that, only 10 years ago, our country was just beginning to reckon with the opioid crisis.
Read MoreGeorge Gemelas: Indiana has an energy problem. We need clear thinking.
The question facing us, and the country, is: Will we be able to keep up with electricity demand?
Read MoreDeborah Daniels: Rule of law in this country is under attack
At the point where the people no longer believe the judicial system is fair, we are headed toward autocracy.
Read MoreGeorge Hornedo: Let’s bring democracy back to Indiana politics
One-party Republican dominance has generally led to a lack of progress across all 92 counties.
Read MoreRep. Ed DeLaney: Charter school trifecta: Examples expose failure
We have created a “school choice market.” A freewheeling market.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner Chartier: Suburbs offer opportunity to Indy Eleven
It might not feel like it for fans who’ve had the rug pulled out from under them, but the Indy Eleven might have the upper hand here.
Read MoreBrad Rateike: You need to visit Lucas Oil this month. Here’s why.
This month, Indianapolis is not going to host average swimmers. We are going to host the elite, the best in the country.
Read MoreShariq Siddiqui: We need to rethink the way we view the poor
They sought to practice philanthropy with the little resources they had to uplift people around them.
Read MoreBrian Schutt: Competition seeds future entrepreneurs in our soil
As a byproduct, thousands of business ideas have been formed, and an estimated 60 businesses have been started by these teen founders.
Read MoreMarshawn Wolley: Four years later, we reflect on George Floyd’s impact
While the Black community remains at the bottom of the best statistics and top of the worst statistics, a resilient community continues to fight.
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