OCT. 28-NOV. 3, 2022
A large team of public officials and private partners is engaged in a high-stakes battle to land a big chunk of federal funding to establish northwest Indiana as one of a handful of hydrogen hubs planned around the country. IBJ’s Susan Orr explains why the most common element represents a major boon for the state. Also in this week’s issue, John Russell explains how an Indianapolis health equipment firm is trying to overhaul the way brain surgeons do their job. And we present the winner of this year’s Michael Carroll Award: Allison Melangton, who most folks know from running the Indianapolis host committee for the 2012 Super Bowl but who also has made major contributions across Indianapolis’ sports organizations for nearly 40 years.
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State-led coalition vying for federal funds to create a hydrogen hub
The Indiana Economic Development Corp., along with public and private partners, is hoping for a piece of $7 billion in grants to establish northwestern Indiana as one of a handful of hydrogen hubs nationwide.
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NICO Corp.’s brain surgery tools gain traction, $12.6M in new funding
After 15 years of coaxing and cajoling the medical community to consider a different way to do brain surgery, NICO co-founder Jim Pearson has numbers to show more surgeons and investors are buying into his vision.
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Michael A. Carroll Award: Melangton’s commitment makes community impact
For nearly 40 years of consensus-building and tireless passion to Indianapolis causes, Allison Melangton is the 29th recipient of the Michael A. Carroll Award.
Read MoreWith new funding, Kheprw seeks to develop Black entrepreneurs
An organization focused on empowering Black residents in Indianapolis has received a huge boost as one of the first recipients of funding through the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life initiatives.
Read MoreQ&A with Sajjad Shah, whose coffee shop grew out of Muslims of the World social media
MOTW Pastries & Coffee now has two locations—at 4873 W. 38th St. in Indianapolis and 8235 E. 116th St. in Fishers—and is opening a third in Castleton by the end of this year.
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Mark Montieth: Expect an exciting but underperforming Pacers season
The average age of the core players expected to get consistent playing time is the youngest in franchise history. But that group also is the most athletic.
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Developers planning four-story office project on Mass Ave
The development team hopes to land a single office tenant to occupy most of the building, although the first floor could also consist of retail or other commercial uses.
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AES Indiana seeks to convert coal-fired units at Petersburg plant to natural gas
For years, environmentalists and public officials have urged AES Indiana to stop burning coal at its largest and dirtiest power plant. Now, it appears that the Indianapolis-based utility is getting ready to do just that.
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Higher interest rates will lower winter home sales more than usual, experts say
The cold months pretty much always herald a drop in residential real estate sales. It just isn’t a great time to schlep around looking at houses. This season, however, is expected to bring a lower dip than in recent years.
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Chatham Arch home built in 1910 offers sophisticated urban living
When Dr. Ed Eppler purchased his then-rundown Chatham Arch home in 2016, he had a big vision for its future. Built in 1910, the brick structure at 628 N. East St. is narrow and deep. Dominated by small rooms and a little galley kitchen, it needed a lot of work. Three original fireplaces were hidden […]
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Editorial: Special care and transparency needed to plan for Indiana’s water needs
Ultimately, no part of the state should become economically parched due to the lack of an adequate water supply. And care must be taken to make sure existing aquifers aren’t overtaxed or abused.
Read MoreMickey Maurer: Pence 2.0 is not an upgrade over original
In a defining opportunity for would-be statesman Mike Pence, he stomped on Hoosiers again by headlining a fundraiser for Diego Morales, the Republican nominee for secretary of state.
Read MoreBalch, Marri, Morrone & VanFossen: Here are the reasons students should become teachers
Indiana needs teachers who are both qualified and dedicated to ensuring that our children are educated, thoughtful and informed people in every role in society.
Read MoreJeffrey Mittman: Need workers? Don’t overlook people with disabilities
Due to a lack of employment opportunities, nearly 28% of individuals with vision loss in the United States live below the poverty line compared with 11.4% for all Americans.
Read MorePete the Planner: Don’t let one house mistake lead to something worse
You have two primary options: Refinance to a fixed rate mortgage or move.
Read MoreAngie Stocklin: Company culture is not pingpong, free lunches
I am a firm believer that every company needs an identifiable north star in the form of a mission, vision or purpose statement.
Read MoreBohanon and Horowitz: Data shows rich outpace poor in income growth
Rising inequality was primarily because the richest quintile’s incomes increased faster than households in other quintiles.
Read MoreLetter: Journalism is secret to democracy
My grandfather said journalism was the highest calling. That journalists had a sacred responsibility to the “sheep” to tell the “truth.”
Read MoreLetter: Walker has earned Senate seat
Walker has focused on issues that matter to the district, including funding schools, creating jobs, making our community safer and improving quality of life.
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Ground broken on $50M McCordsville district
The overall, $50 million master development is receiving $8.5 million in public funding, including $3.5 million from the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI.
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Meghan Markle to appear at Indianapolis Marriott Downtown event
The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, which brought Michelle Obama to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2018, plans to host “The Power of Women: An Evening with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex” next month.
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Lebanon City Council approves water plan for Lilly project
The Lebanon City Council on Monday night approved an agreement that would reserve water and wastewater for a $2.1 billion Eli Lilly and Co. development in Boone County.
Read MoreCommunity Health posts net loss of $252M on investments, high nursing costs
Net patient revenue for the first nine months of the year increased an undisclosed amount, driven by an increase in volumes in many areas. Patient days climbed 5% and admissions rose 5.7% during the period.
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Radial looking to fill seasonal positions in Brownsburg
Radial, which fills online orders for dozens of retail brands, opened its 700,000-square-foot Brownsburg distribution facility in 2019.
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2022 Women of Influence: Julie M. Armstrong
Julie Armstrong has been executive director of the Indianapolis Bar Association and Foundation for 27 years.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Carlotta A. Berry
In 2020, Carlotta Berry worked with colleagues around the world to start two not-for-profits—Black in Engineering and Black in Robotics—to raise awareness of systemic racism and inequity in STEM; build community; advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and justice; and connect with allies and sponsors.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Rebecca Bormann
Rebecca Bormann said she’s blessed that tech found her. She intended to pursue a career in pharmacy.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Tina Cloer
Tina Cloer has been with the Children’s Bureau, renamed Firefly Children and Family Alliance after it merged in April with Families First, for nine years, during which the organization’s annual budget has grown from $15 million to more than $40 million.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Deborah J. Curtis
Deborah Curtis has been involved in public education her entire career. She started as a K-12 music teacher and coached high school volleyball and softball.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Brandi Davis-Handy
In July, Brandi Davis-Handy was promoted to chief customer officer for AES after serving as chief public relations officer, a role in which she oversaw communications and community relations efforts in Indiana and Ohio.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Claire J. Fiddian-Green
Claire Fiddian-Green has been president and CEO of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation for seven years.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Sue Finkam
Sue Finkam started Fire Starter LLC in 2010 to be an outsourced marketing firm for clients who, as she describes it, are driven by missions and visions that make the world a better place. She’s also a Carmel city councilor.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Monica Foster
Monica Foster leads Indiana Federal Community Defenders, which provides legal representation to indigent persons charged with federal crimes in the southern half of Indiana.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Barbara Glass
Barbara Glass has been on the Indianapolis Airport Authority board for seven years, six of which she’s served as president.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Marcela Kirberger
Marcela Kirberger, who was born and educated in Argentina, has been general counsel and corporate secretary at Elanco Animal Health for 15 months.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Erin Lewis
Erin Lewis develops and leads corporate legal strategy and directs the corporate compliance program, privacy program and enterprise risk management for Indiana University Health.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Lucia J. Mar
Lucia Mar is senior vice president and market executive for Bank of America, responsible for developing the company’s commercial banking presence in Indiana.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Lawren Mills
Lawren Mills is chair of Ice Miller’s public affairs group, in which she oversees public affairs operations and leads a team of 25 across multiple states and Washington, D.C.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Sarah Fisher O’Gara
Sarah Fisher O’Gara is best known for her achievements in IndyCar.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Melody Park
Melody Park is overseeing the ongoing $360 million Gainbridge Fieldhouse renovation, the second-largest renovation project in the history of the NBA.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Dr. Kimberly Roop
Dr. Kimberly Roop is responsible for oversight of all Anthem Indiana Medicaid health plan functions, including member quality and outreach, access to and coordination of medical services, strategic planning and overall plan performance.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Robin Shackleford
Robin Shackleford is chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, a caucus of Black lawmakers that works to develop policies and pass laws that will positively impact minority communities throughout the state.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Victoria Spartz
In 2020, Victoria Spartz ran to represent Indiana’s 5th District in the U.S. House and won first a Republican primary and then the general election.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Kaye Vitug
Kaye Vitug is responsible for leading the finance and operations (credit and collections, supply chain and order fulfillment) organizations and is accountable for delivering business and financial results.
Read More2022 Women of Influence: Pamela Whitten
Pamela Whitten is Indiana University’s 19th president and its first female president.
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