MARCH 21-27, 2025
Indianapolis-based Prolific—a marketing, strategy and investment firm with many connections to Israel—has set its sights on attracting mor Israeli companies to Indiana. Susan Orr examines the ways that Indiana and Israel are closer than their geographic distance would suggest. Also in this week’s issue, Taylor Wooten has the results of a report that investigated how well township trustees in Marion County were dispersing financial aid designated to help vulnerable residents. And Mickey Shuey explicates the latest question related to Mayor Joe Hogsett’s drive to establish a Major League Soccer team in Indianapolis: Would it be a brand new team, or a team that moves from another city?
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Business leaders see Israeli venture fund as a way to attract startups to Indiana
Representatives of Israel-based Iron Nation, established to support Israeli startups during the country’s ongoing war with Palestinian militant group Hamas, came to Indianapolis as part of a U.S. visit to meet with potential investors.
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Report says townships fail to disperse emergency help taxpayers are funding
The January report by poverty- and homelessness-focused service providers, titled “Marion County Township Trustees: Opportunities Seized; Opportunities Missed,” is the result of a yearlong investigation.
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Q&A with Onyx+East CEO Kelli Lawrence on embracing unique housing types
Onyx+East, which was spun off in 2016 from Indianapolis-based Milhaus Development LLC, got its footing in downtown Indianapolis, and Lawrence has led the company as it has put a focus on the suburbs.
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Indy leaders planning global conference on sports
TEDSports is expected to draw up to 1,000 executives, educators and trendsetters from across the globe Sept. 9-11.
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Experts, insiders say it’s unclear which option MLS might favor for Indianapolis soccer team
If Major League Soccer decides to put a team in Indianapolis, it can happen one of two ways: through an expansion of the 30-team league or by moving an existing team here.
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Derek Schultz: Indiana underdogs have a habit of becoming overachievers at NCAA tournament time
As we enter the best three weeks on the sports calendar—with the annual opportunity to embrace a new Cinderella—here’s a look back on some of the state’s most out-of-nowhere tournament runs since the event’s last major field expansion 40 years ago.
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After dropping BlackRock over socially conscious investing, state picks asset manager with similar past
The state dropped New York City-based BlackRock as an asset manager after the Treasurer’s Office found it had considered ESG practices. But its replacement has a similar background.
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Vera Bradley to sell Pura Vida business as part of ‘strategic evolution’
Vera Bradley, which had already acquired a 75% ownership stake in the California-based jewelry brand in 2019, acquired the remaining 25% interest in 2023.
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Report: Venture investment in Indiana tech firms rose from 2023 to 2024
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership report’s findings show that tech-industry funding has still not rebounded from the slowdown that began in 2022.
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Retailer Forever 21 plans liquidation sales after second bankruptcy
The retailer, which has minority ownership ties to Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, has two stores in the Indianapolis area.
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Indianapolis Opera perseveres to reach 50th anniversary
On March 22, Indianapolis Opera will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala at Hilbert Circle Theatre. The event will feature the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra accompanying a roster of high-profile singers from the opera’s past and present.
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Editorial: CHIPS Act is funding science needed to keep US at forefront
The CHIPS Act focuses on microelectronics and battery technology, but the future of artificial intelligence could also be at stake.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Bold thinking, ideas will drive growth
Indiana must ramp up efforts to attract talent from other states, retain graduates from our universities and ensure that Indiana is attracting more than our fair share of immigrants.
Read MoreKyle Wiley: US energy dominance hinges on battery storage
America’s energy dominance depends on a balanced mix of gas, nuclear and renewables. However, a crucial missing component is large-scale battery storage.
Read MoreHannah Safford and Jake Higdon: Trump’s actions are killing manufacturing renaissance
Just as American manufacturing’s prospects were starting to burn brighter, Trump’s policies threaten to snuff them out.
Read MoreMark Clinkenbeard, Chris Switzer and Mike Morris: Ivy Tech expansion is key to workforce, economic future
Local businesses depend on Ivy Tech to produce skilled workers, and this investment will ensure that employers—from hospitals and police departments to manufacturers and logistics companies—have access to the talent they need to stay competitive.
Read MoreDanielle McGrath: Nuclear is smart option for state’s energy needs
We have strong leaders at the helm who are focused on harnessing Indiana’s energy potential. As the energy industry, we are here to support it.
Read MoreChristopher Day: Get with the program: Vibe coding will be vital
Vibe coding represents a fundamental shift in human-computer interaction, where intention, intuition and emotion drive software creation as much as syntax and logic.
Read MoreMickey Kim: Watch the intrinsic value of stocks, not daily market swings
With the “honeymoon” over—in that the S&P 500 has surrendered all of its post-election gains—some historical perspective might help you survive the storm.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Trump’s creation of bitcoin reserve gives currency validation
The White House crypto-czar reports that the federal government currently owns about 200,000 bitcoins.
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North of 96th roundup: 1933 Lounge, Cava among restaurants planning openings in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
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State workforce development leader steps down
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s general counsel will lead the agency for now.
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Parkwood Crossing—central Indiana’s largest office park—gets new name
Philadelphia-based Rubenstein Partners has rebranded the office park to reflect its location as an entryway into Carmel.
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