Securing funds for venture capital a top priority for Indiana tech lobby
An expected tight budget cycle could limit how much lawmakers are willing to designate for existing technical investments—never mind additional requests.
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Lennar seeks to build 168 homes at former Balmoral Golf Club in Fishers
The homebuilder has an $80 million plan to build 66 single-family houses and 102 town houses on 44 acres between Allisonville Road and Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport.
Jersey Mike’s sandwich chain acquired by private equity firm for $8B
Jersey Mike’s has nearly 30 locations throughout Indiana, including stores in Indianapolis, Noblesville, Carmel, Greenfield, Zionsville, Anderson, Avon, South Bend, West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Bloomington.
Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after pandemic tanked participation
Compared to other adults, people between the ages of 45 and 54 volunteered at the highest rates overall, the survey found, and more women volunteered than men, continuing a long-term trend.
Colorado business seeks tax abatement on Pike Township battery storage project
The proposed battery farm would store electricity during times when there’s excess power on the grid and then discharge the energy back into the grid during times of peak demand.
McLaren’s IndyCar team makes leadership changes as Gavin Ward leaves role as team principal
Arrow McLaren said it will rely on a handful of leadership additions, including former Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan and former IndyCar race director Brian Barnhart.
$8M townhouse development planned for north-side brownfield
The 20-unit townhouse project will consist of six buildings just south of 22nd Street, across from the development group’s M22 apartment project.
Indiana-based Berry Global acquired by Swiss packaging giant in $8.4B deal
Amcor, the acquirer, said the deal “brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a global leader in consumer packaging solutions.” Berry is one of the state’s largest public companies.
Coalition kick-starts four apprenticeship-focused groups with $1M in grants
Banking, health care, life sciences and advanced manufacturing have already been identified as key industries lacking enough skilled workers in the state and will be the initial focus of high school apprenticeship programs.
Indianapolis entrepreneurs launch AI training firm Pragmatico
Pragmatico, co-founded by Santiago Jaramillo, Rod Feuer and James Paden, offers hands-on workshops to help both beginners and advanced users effectively use AI in their organizations.
Trump naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Duffy would replace Pete Buttigieg, the former presidential candidate and South Bend mayor, who has served in the position since 2021.
City-County Council committee approves billboard regulation changes
The move is part of a compromise after state lawmakers nearly passed a similar provision into law this year.
Roster of Indiana Senate committee chairs unchanged for 2025 session
Ahead of Organization Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray released his slate of Republican committee chairs.
Statehouse leaders plan to prioritize balanced budget over policy overhauls
During the Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview event, Statehouse leaders said the biggest issue on the table—and a major campaign talking point—is property taxes.
Indiana Senate Democrats retain leader despite sexual harassment allegations
Sen. Greg Taylor of Indianapolis was reelected by the Indiana Senate Democratic caucus just hours after The Indianapolis Star reported three women have accused Taylor of sexual harassment.
IU Health to cut 100 jobs in systemwide restructuring
The Indianapolis-based hospital system said it is transitioning from six regions to four to improve patient care models and better align with future expansion.
Nursing shortage to continue, Purdue professor says
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the nursing shortage as many nurses chose to quit their jobs due to a high workload and burnout.
Items from Iron Skillet restaurant to be auctioned this week
The Iron Skillet closed in May, ending a 71-year run of serving skillet-fried chicken in a house overlooking Coffin Golf Course.
AT&T offering $5,000 reward after copper theft causes outages
AT&T said it is collaborating with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Shelby County and Brown County sheriff’s departments to address the issue.
Steady improvement seen for IPOs in 2025, but no rush
The U.S. has seen a slowness in debuts over the past three years despite a strong backdrop for IPOs, with major stock indexes trading near record highs.