SEPT. 27-OCT. 3, 2024
A pair of Hamilton County cities trying to cash in on their efforts in sports tourism are set to ask state lawmakers to change the rules that govern how and when cities can benefit from taxes generated by sports-related projects. Mickey Shuey explains what Noblesville and Westfield are seeking. Also in this issue, Susan Orr reports that Carmel-based Max Minds LLC, a software firm launched in 2019 by serial tech entrepreneur Brandon Fischer, is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal battle over the company’s core product—an online meeting platform called Alleo. And John Russell reports that insurer UnitedHealthcare has been dropping medical and hospital groups from its networks after failing to reach agreements on new contracts, leaving thousands of patients without access to their doctors.
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Carmel software firm waging legal battle over its core product
Carmel-based Max Minds LLC is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal battle over the company’s core product—an online meeting platform called Alleo.
Read MoreNoblesville, Westfield lead the effort for sports district changes
The cities are set to ask state lawmakers to change the rules that govern how and when cities can benefit from taxes generated by sports-related projects.
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Insurer-provider contract impasses leave many patients without care
Indiana physicians are keeping an eye on the trend of large insurers dropping medical practices from their networks, which they call a classic case of David versus Goliath.
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Braun, think tank join forces to chart conservative path
Not-for-profit Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity & Enterprise seeks to become a major player in Indiana’s political ecosystem by developing a framework of conservative policy that lawmakers can deploy at the Statehouse.
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Q&A with Sonja and Alex Overhiser, whose newest cookbook hits bookstores Oct. 15
The couple talked with IBJ about what it takes to publish a cookbook and how it fits into their overall business strategy.
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Mark Montieth: Out of alignment
Today’s Big (not) Ten runs wide and shallow. Eighteen teams, as far as 2,800 miles apart.
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Upholstered furniture by Smith Brothers of Berne
History: Smith Brothers of Berne launched in 1926 as the Homer Manufacturing Co., but its first manager, Orv Smith, and his brother Les Smith soon bought majority share of the company and changed the name to Smith Brothers Furniture Manufacturing Co. At the time, the company was focused on chairs that were priced lower than […]
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Lilly seeks court ruling that could mean big money for new weight-loss drug
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker filed a suit in federal court this month, challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ruling that the company’s experimental obesity treatment not a biological product.
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IPS seeking new suitors for John Marshall High School after city withdraws
The Department of Metropolitan Development quietly withdrew its offer to buy the building over the summer after determining needed improvements would make make the project a larger—and more expensive—challenge than anticipated.
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Madison Avenue to undergo three-phase, $47M ‘road diet’
Plans call for the removal of two vehicular lanes and the addition of new pedestrian and cyclist space.
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Central Indiana existing-home sales see 6.8% August decline
After experiencing a rare month of rising transactions in July, central Indiana saw another down month for existing-home sales last month, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
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Proposed $250M Noblesville development calls for 650 homes near Morse Reservoir
Morse Village would have 250 high-end single-family houses, 150 town houses, 250 multifamily residences and 30,000 square feet of commercial space and restaurants.
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Developer planning 186-home community next to golf course in Westfield
Carmel-based Old Town Cos. is looking to build the residential development in Westfield adjacent to Wood Wind Golf Club, which the city plans to purchase and turn into a municipal golf course.
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Methodist Hospital to come tumbling down after IU Health opens new hospital
When the hospital opened its doors in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House. It is being replaced by a $4.3 billion hospital project directly to the south.
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Ohio company expands ‘Courtyards’ offerings aimed at 55-plus in northern suburbs
The communities offer ranch-style houses with open floor plans ranging from about 1,500 to 4,000 square feet, individual private courtyards and two-car garages.
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Editorial: Salary increases for Indy mayor, countywide offices long overdue
The ordinance increases the mayor’s pay 58%, which sounds like a huge increase until you consider the salary hasn’t gone up since 2002. That’s 22 years.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Moving outside your comfort zone
Life often rewards those who decide to take a leap of faith rather than the more predictable path. Betting on yourself, whether against the elements or against a sea of competitors, takes fortitude, drive, perseverance and passion.
Read MoreMike Dodd: Why Indiana companies should do business in defense
The presence of our military installations coupled with Indiana’s great research universities makes our state ripe for innovation and defense-related economic development.
Read MoreJohn Helling: Public libraries help voters make informed decisions
We want to make reliable information available to the public from a range of sources and perspectives so our patrons can use that information to pursue their own educational goals and come to their own conclusions.
Read MoreDora Lutz: Four ways to navigate sustainability, drive profit
Because many new international standards have trickled down the supply chain, many small and medium-size businesses now find themselves trying to satisfy a variety of new reporting requests.
Read MoreMickey Kim: People fret about elections; the stock market doesn’t
As the partisan storm increases in intensity, you might be tempted to make changes to your portfolio because of how you believe a short-term event like an election will impact the financial markets.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Court: Congress has the right to cut Social Security
He was deported from the United States in 1956 because of his affiliation with the Communist Party in the 1930s.
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Women-focused $98M sports campus in Indiana to include VIP leadership
The 120-acre project features the involvement of outgoing Indiana Fever President Allison Barber, former Fever star Tamika Catchings and Suzy Kolber, a former anchor and analyst for ESPN.
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Julie Goodman to exit CEO position at Indy Arts Council
Julie Goodman eventually will take a new role as chief advancement officer with entertainment venue the Cabaret.
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WTHR-TV anchor Gina Glaros announces exit
WTHR hired Carmel High School alum Gina Glaros in 2021. She previously worked for stations in Terre Haute, Fort Wayne and Louisville.
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Indianapolis software firm OnBoard names new CEO
Indianapolis-based software company OnBoard has hired Marc Huffman, a 25-year industry veteran, to lead the company, succeeding founding CEO Paroon Chadha.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Construction on event, convention developments picks up
No fewer than three facilities focused on entertainment and tourism are expected to open in downtown Indianapolis by the end of 2027 while two others, in Noblesville and Fishers, are scheduled to debut by next summer.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Q&A with Visit Indy’s CEO
I think 2024 is an example of all the things that make Indy special, coming together all at once.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Our favorite coffee shops for a work meeting
Now as IBJ’s special publications editor, I don’t have nearly as many meetings with sources, but I still love to sneak away from the office for my favorite coffee order and coffee shop vibes whenever I can.
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