Visit Indy leadership supports pursuit of downtown casino
The growing push for an Indianapolis casino is getting an assist from Visit Indy, with the executive committee opting to publicly back the effort.
Latest News
Articles
Mickey’s Camp to convene for final time after 25-year run
Through the years, Mickey’s Camp—a summer retreat for business leaders—has offered sessions on topics ranging from metalsmithing and acupuncture to fly fishing and trapeze acrobatics.
Indy Chamber brings on council policy chief to lead local government affairs
Greg Stowers is moving from his job as the City-County Council’s chief administrative officer and policy director to a new position with the Indy Chamber. In a question-and-answer session with IBJ, he discusses his new role.
New forecast shows big growth in Indiana surplus
Despite Thursday’s positive forecasts, Republican state fiscal leaders showed no signs of any spending boosts for the tight budget that took effect July 1.
M&A activity gaining steam heading into 2026, Indiana attorneys say
Although the overall mergers and acquisitions market struggled to get going earlier in the year, it rebounded in the third and fourth quarters.
PayPal applies to form its own bank to expand small-business lending
PayPal has provided $30 billion in loans to more than 420,000 businesses worldwide since 2013, according to the company.
TikTok signs deal to form new unit that would ensure continued US operations
The U.S. venture will have a new, seven-member majority-American board of directors. It will also be subject to terms that “protect Americans’ data and U.S. national security.”
No. 1 IU locks up key assistant football coaches with big contract extensions
The latest move keeps two-time AP Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti and two of his most loyal and dependable assistants together for several seasons.
Some Indiana lawmakers ponder taking up marijuana debate after Trump’s reclassification order
For several years, the common refrain among some state lawmakers has been that they had no desire to tackle the issue until the federal government reclassified the drug. That argument will be removed if the president’s order receives federal regulatory approval as directed.
Indiana lawmakers react favorably to most ILEA recommendations, discuss replicating them
Indiana legislative leaders leaders are already thinking about how they could replicate the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s proposal in other parts of the state.
Artists of Suckerpunch Collective offer a hand up to peers
The Suckerpunch Collective is made up of 13 artists who aspire to cross-promote and elevate one another’s stature—and they’re taking a punk-rock approach, according to founder Matthew Aaron.
Martin University terminates staff, says it can’t pay them; encourages students to transfer
A week after Martin University announced it would “pause operations” at the end of the semester, the university terminated all staff and is encouraging students to transfer to other local colleges.
Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
Reclassification by the Drug Enforcement Administration would not make it legal for recreational use by adults nationwide, but it could change how the drug is regulated and reduce a hefty tax burden on the cannabis industry.
‘Great opportunity’: Indiana House speaker reacts to Chicago Bears stadium search
Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, said it speaks to Indiana’s reputation that a premier sports franchise like the Bears would consider placing a stadium in the region.
Dormakaba to acquire Clarksville-based turnstile company
Avant-Garde Systems Inc. has been one of the fastest-growing companies in the Louisville area in recent years.
Indiana ethics panel approves Jennifer-Ruth Green settlement; possible criminal charges pending
Officials confirmed during Thursday’s meeting that the Indiana Office of Inspector General has already referred the matter for criminal review, and that process remains ongoing.
US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remained low
The November job gains were higher than the 40,000 economists had forecast.
Indianapolis-based Dealers Wholesale acquired by Lacy Diversified Industries
Earlier this year, LDI announced that former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels had joined its team as the company’s first executive partner, with the goal of focusing on investments in Indiana-based companies.
Inflation cooled unexpectedly in November
The report lands at a moment of growing uncertainty about the broader economic outlook, with job growth slowing sharply in recent months.
North of 96th roundup: Construction continuing on Meijer Grocery, Target in Fishers
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened or announced plans to open in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.