Taylor University leans into Christian identity to attract big gifts
Taylor racked up the highest number of individual million-dollar-plus gifts—14—among the 57 donations in IBJ’s 2024 list of largest individual gifts to Indiana organizations.
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Hogsett team remains upbeat as MLS discussions grow quiet
There’s been little public movement on the pursuit of a Major League Soccer club since the city last August asked the state to create a new taxing district to pay for a soccer-specific stadium.
For large law firms, Statehouse lobbying is a must-do
Many of Indiana’s largest law firms find it imperative to offer government lobbying for their clients in order to provide a full line of services, especially true in Indianapolis, home to all of state government and the Legislature.
Q&A with Neale Johantgen on Imax’s big screen, big year, big fun
Johantgen, who has been with the theater nearly four years, said he has high hopes that momentum will continue to build in 2025—particularly as the theater keeps enhancing the visitor experience and finds new ways to fill seats.
Film to focus on activist and medical debt issue
Richard Propes travels in his wheelchair on an annual annual fundraising trek he calls the Tenderness Tour. In 2024, he traveled 150 miles of Indiana trails, raising more than $100,000 for Massachusetts-based nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
Conner Prairie making plans for new Lenape exhibit
The living-history museum in Fishers is making plans for a larger exhibit that is expected to open in 2029 and better tell the story of the people also known as the Delaware.
IRS Commissioner Werfel says he’ll step down on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Daniel Werfel early departure will be unusual, since IRS commissioners’ terms typically extend from one presidential administration into another.
GOP-backed bill to increase oversight of Indiana water projects gets early support in committee
The measure would require a utility or large private-sector project leader to obtain an approval permit before carrying out a project where significant amounts of water are moved from one water basin in the state to another.
La Margarita restaurant to move to Factory Arts District
The Mexican eatery will serve customers at the Murphy Art Building through Feb. 8 before moving. A March opening is planned at Factory Arts District.
Capital Improvement Board reelects leadership after major tourism year
In Marci Reddick’s second year as board president, the CIB was involved in major public-private partnerships such as the NBA All-Star Weekend and Taylor Swift’s three-night stop at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Legislative roundup: The latest on bills IBJ is tracking this legislative session
IBJ is watching key bills that could impact the state’s economic development, health care and workforce efforts.
Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok
The court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company.
Indiana attorney general sues drug companies over EpiPen prices
The lawsuit alleges the price increases EpiPen, used to treat severe allergic reactions, prevented other similar medications to from going to market.
Indianapolis fintech startup Habits lands $1.1M investment
Indianapolis-based Habits Inc., which offers a platform where financial advisers can connect with potential clients, announced this week that it had closed on a $1.1 million round of pre-seed funding.
Existing-home sales in central Indiana finish 2024 with December surge
Closed existing-home sales in the 16-county area rose only slightly from 2023 to 2024 despite a strong finish to the year.
Banks could see M&A growth in 2025 with more favorable regulatory environment
Will more Indiana-based banks will be included in M&A deals this year? Probably. And if recent trends hold true, those deals likely will involve Indiana banks acquiring out-of-state institutions, not other Indiana banks.
Indianapolis Public Schools would lose power over buildings, transportation in new bill
House Bill 1501 would create two boards to manage transportation and facilities for Indianapolis Public Schools starting in 2026, making these assets available for sharing with charter schools.
Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
President-elect Donald Trump, who once called to ban the app, has since pledged to keep it available in the U.S., though his transition team has not said how they intend to accomplish that.
IndyCar analyst, racer Townsend Bell loses 3 homes in California wildfires
Despite the uncertainty of what comes next when he returns to California, Bell is upbeat about his new role with IndyCar coverage for Fox Sports and racing again for the first time in three years.
U.S. defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said it is the largest single job-creation and payroll project that Ohio has ever announced.