Summer gasoline pump prices set to hit $4 a gallon
Futures and pump prices have been boosted the past few weeks by the transition to summer-grade gasoline and as inventories shrink to the lowest level since December.
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NFL grants Colts marketing rights for Germany, Austria
The territories are the first international markets for Indianapolis since the league began its Global Markets Program in 2022.
More time needed to assess Indiana’s work-based learning overhaul, says new brief
Paramount to last year’s bill was a provision that established accounts for students in grades 10-12 to pay for career training outside their schools. The new framework is intended to enable students to earn a postsecondary credential before leaving the K-12 system.
Jaguars pounce on UIndy’s Corsaro to coach IU Indianapolis hoops
Paul Corsaro, who led University of Indianapolis to a 79-37 record in Division II athletics over the past four seasons, was announced on Monday as the coach of the Division I Jaguars.
Cocoa prices soar, top copper for first time
Poor harvests on the back of bad weather and crop disease at West African growers, where most of the world’s cocoa is grown, and little sign of production relief elsewhere have left the industry in a bind.
Indiana cement plant among projects receiving $6B in federal funding
The Department of Energy announced $6 billion in funding Monday for projects that will slash emissions from the industrial sector—the largest-ever U.S. investment to decarbonize domestic industry to fight climate change.
Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For small businesses, it’s another story.
Big brands that have relied on TikTok to reach younger consumers do not appear to be panicking as they wait to see what happens in Washington. But they also have started planning.
Q&A: GOP candidates for governor on the economy
With less than 50 days before polls close on the Hoosier State’s most competitive primary in decades, the Indiana Capital Chronicle will publish four issue-based question and answers with the six Republican candidates.
IBJ Podcast: Ball State hoops star turned bank CEO talks leadership tips, that UNLV game and making moves
Mark Hardwick’s journey as a distinguished Ball State alum continues. He was a key player during the Cardinals’ run of NCAA and NIT appearances, and now he’s CEO of fast-growing First Merchants Bank after nearly 20 years as CFO.
Business personality Marcus Lemonis to speak at 2024 Rally conference
Rally, which debuted last year, is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and educators from a variety of business sectors.
Zach Edey, Purdue dominate opposition in Indianapolis on way to Sweet 16
Playing close to home, Purdue was a hot ticket on Sunday, with seats on the secondary market topping $200 each in the upper reaches of the arena and exceeding $500 in the lower level.
United Airlines says regulators plan to increase oversight of company following issues
Among the most recent problems, a chunk of outer aluminum skin was discovered to have fallen off the belly of a United Boeing 737 after it landed in Oregon. Earlier this month, a United jet suffered an engine fire during takeoff from Houston, and a tire fell off another United jet as it left San Francisco.
McLaren Racing extends Zak Brown’s contract as CEO through 2030
McLaren is the only team that competes in Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, Extreme E and esports.
Holcomb to candidates: Give details on agenda
The governor is urging the candidates vying to replace him to focus on issues related to the state’s economy, workforce and quality of life, and to develop plans to address the biggest challenges in those areas.
Businesses prepare for eclipse-related complications, disruptions
Some local workplaces’ plans include everything from shifting delivery and staffing schedules to paring back operations to working remotely—or even taking the day off.
Ambition drives CEO as Mexican restaurant group expands
Paul Arechiga is CEO of Fishers-based Arechiga Restaurant Group. The company has nine Mexican restaurants in the Indianapolis area and five more in suburban Chicago.
Purdue eager for its next Indy era
Purdue University has its sights set on turning some mostly underdeveloped land on the northeastern portion of IUPUI into the heart of its new Indianapolis satellite campus.
Boone County considers 2-year moratorium on new solar, wind projects
The move would come as Virginia-based Hexagon Energy develops plans for a 3,000-acre solar farm north of Jamestown in western Boone County and Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources renews interest in building a solar farm near Zionsville.
Gambling regulators largely mum on legislative hit
Statehouse Republicans this month finalized legislation increasing lawmaker oversight over the Indiana Gaming Commission’s extra-budgetary requests.
Ireland-based startup Wiistream to establish U.S. HQ in Indianapolis
Wiistream’s introduction to Indianapolis came last year via One-Zero, a sports tech conference that takes place twice a year: in Dublin, Ireland, in the spring and in Indianapolis in the fall.