Party of one: Restaurants catering to more solo diners
In the United States, solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
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IEDC to lead trade delegation to Taiwan as state opens economic development office in Taipei
The IEDC said officials will attend SEMICON Taiwan from Sep. 4-6, an event hosted by the international industry association SEMI. That group is bringing an event called SEMIEXPO in the Heartland to Indiana in 2025.
IBJ Podcast: ‘Swiftianapolis,’ 10 more can’t-miss arts events, and what they all say about Indy
Yes, the Eras Tour is a huge deal. But IBJ’s Dave Lindquist is recommending 10 more music, literary, film, visual arts and theatrical events that also speak volumes about how Indy’s entertainment ecosystem has changed.
Believe Circle City High School joins IPS Innovation Network
Believe Circle City is a college and career preparatory school on the north side of Indianapolis that enrolls about 200 students.
Analysis: IndyCar left scrambling after NASCAR beats them into Mexico City
Pato O’Ward was not happy at all when NASCAR last week announced it would race in Mexico City at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the really popular Formula 1 venue and best circuit in his home country.
More than 10,000 hotel workers strike during Labor Day weekend
UNITE HERE said a total of 15,000 workers have voted to authorize strikes, which could soon spread to other cities.
Carmel-based EnVista’s co-founders square off in court
Jim Barnes and John Stitz built the Carmel-based supply-chain technology consultancy from a two-man startup to a company with $113 million in revenue and hundreds of employees. Barnes has now filed a lawsuit against Stitz.
Samson Historical provides a time machine to the 18th century
Casey and Abbie Samson own and operate the colonial outfitter that produces and sells more than 800 varieties of mostly late-18th-century-era clothing, accessories and living-history supplies.
Will Indiana’s next governor champion the LEAP district in Lebanon?
More than two years after Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Indiana Economic Development Corp. quietly disclosed plans for the 9,000-acre campus in Boone County, the endeavor’s future now largely depends on the guidance of the next governor.
Visual artists say Butter fine art fair has altered their career trajectories
The fourth edition of Butter, billed as “America’s Equitable Fine Art Fair,” is scheduled Friday through Sunday at the Stutz complex at the intersection of 10th Street and Capitol Avenue.
Eli Lilly ramps up fight against imitation weight-loss drugs
Lilly and rival Novo Nordisk have been battling the emerging industry making copies of their top-selling diabetes and weight-loss drugs, a situation without modern precedent.
Hair care, streetwear stores the latest additions to St’Artup 317’s roster
St’Artup 317 is a short-term showcase for businesses on the path to becoming long-term tenants elsewhere in the city.
Local chocolate maker SoChatti announces ‘bittersweet’ closure
Founder and CEO Matt Rubin told IBJ that he decided to instead focus efforts on the chocolate business’ parent company, True Essence Foods Inc., which specializes in developing food-making technologies.
Olympians Biles, Thomas continue Indy trip with visit to Lilly
After taking in the Indiana Fever’s victory on Wednesday, Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas discussed teamwork on Thursday with thousands of employees for Team USA sponsor Eli Lilly and Co.
Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese matchup in Chicago fueling record ticket prices
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are having historic rookie seasons. Ticket prices to see them Friday night are also reaching new heights.
Fishers-based Flexware acquires North Carolina-based engineering services firm
Fishers-based Flexware Integration LLC, a fast-growing IT services provider, has acquired Castle Hill Technologies LLC, a North Carolina-based company that provides engineering services to the pharmaceutical industry.
Q&A: How lieutenant governor candidates plan to use the limited role to tackle economic development
The lieutenant governor is the second highest office holder in state government and has several duties that include serving as the president of the Indiana Senate and overseeing two dozen departments.
City warns groups that deadlines are looming for using pandemic grants
Indianapolis began monitoring 46 grant recipients in March for American Rescue Plan Act spending plans that were behind schedule.
Committee working to identify defunct government boards, commissions and councils
An interim study committee is reviewing dozens of Indiana government commissions to see if they still serve a purpose, or do anything at all.
McCormick emphasizes curriculum, accountability, teachers in Indiana education plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s new education plan calls for teachers to be paid at least $60,000 per year—an increase from the current $40,000 minimum.