Indiana gubernatorial candidates share platforms at Hamilton County GOP dinner
The evening provided a rare chance to see five gubernatorial candidates among a friendly audience of wealthy donors and party faithfuls.
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Caucus to select interim Westfield City Council member to succeed late councilor
Westfield City Council member Joe Edwards, a lifelong resident of Westfield, died Friday morning at age 83 following a long illness.
Revenue-sharing with major college football players an idea gaining traction
While many in and around college sports believe revenue-sharing with major college football players is inevitable, those in position to affect change are more cautious.
FDA approves new COVID vaccine as respiratory illness season nears
If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signs off Tuesday, injections could be available in pharmacies, clinics and doctor’s offices by the end of the week.
IU Health downtown hospital plan to get another city review
The Department of Metropolitan Development staff is recommending approval if IU Health explains why it changed several items in the plan, including why it wants to build two surface lots for 291 cars on sites that were previously planned for structures.
Dining institution Bonge’s Tavern changes hands after 24 years
Jake Burgess, a restaurateur and chef who owns several eateries northeast of Indianapolis, told IBJ on Monday that he closed on the purchase of Bonge’s Tavern after a final walk-through that morning.
Lawmakers explore site readiness, regulations, demographics in first land-use task force
State legislation creating the task force gave it five issues to examine: growth trends, growth barriers, developer siting, local self-investment and food insecurity.
Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers, plans new offer
Stellantis, which employs about 7,000 people at plants in Kokomo and Tipton in Indiana, released no details of its offer Monday.
Investor drops lawsuit against Noble Roman’s
North Dakota-based restaurant company BT Brands, which dropped its lawsuit against Noble Roman’s late last week, said it will continue in its efforts to effect changes to the Noble Roman’s board of directors.
Hostess being acquired by Smucker in a deal valued at $5.6B
Smucker, which makes everything from coffee to peanut butter and jelly, will pay $34.25 per share in cash and stock, and it will also pick up approximately $900 million in debt.
From Hawaii to Taiwan, state picks up tab when legislators hit the road
From 2019 to 2022, legislators attended conferences across the country and even the world. The few international trips included Germany, Canada and Taiwan, while major cross-country trips spanned Hawaii, Texas and Florida.
IBJ Podcast: The story behind Peterman’s wild growth across Indiana since brothers took over
Pete Peterman couldn’t have imagined how much and how fast the company would grow under the new generation, which had a strategy that required a fundamental change in the business.
In first tech antitrust trial in decades, DOJ takes on Google
Over the next 10 weeks, the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general will argue that Google has illegally abused its monopoly power to run roughshod over rivals, inking deals to ensure dominance.
UAW poised to strike major car makers this week. Here are the issues.
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands.
Memorial service set for Gerald Bepko, IUPUI chancellor emeritus
Bepko, 83, was the longest-serving chancellor of IUPUI, holding the post from 1986 to 2003.
Alliance aims for equitable placement of EV chargers
A group of Black civil rights organizations is amping up its call for racial equity to be taken into account as state and city leaders decide where to place chargers needed to support the growing number of electric vehicles.
Coalition seeks bargaining power for independent physicians
A group of about 30 independent medical practices in Indiana, called Indiana Physicians Health Alliance Inc., registered with the state in July as a not-for-profit after nearly two years of organizing.
Greenlight Guru CEO offers top-flight gym to boost young basketball players
David DeRam has used his Progeny Foundation and contributions from clients and partners to invest $10 million in a private, world-class training arena for youth basketball in Indianapolis that opened last year.
Star of ‘Good Bones’ show says city officials hampered her work
The HGTV home-improvement show is airing its last season, and Mina Starsiak Hawk says she’s not sure of her next steps. But one thing seems likely: She won’t be redeveloping or building houses regularly in Indianapolis anymore.
Carmel-based Syra Health cuts IPO expectations by one-third
The two-year-old startup that provides professional services in the health care and life science industries has sharply cut how much it expects to raise in its upcoming initial public offering.