Nate Feltman: Indiana has had some fireworks in the first half of the year
Eli Lilly and Co., Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the IUPUI split and other big stories have kept the newsroom busy in 2024.
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Lesley Weidenbener: Stealing ideas during a trip to the bayou
I’ll write more over the coming months about some of the ideas we picked up at The Alliance of Area Business Publishers conference in Baton Rouge and how we intend to implement them at IBJ.
Nate Feltman: Indy takes Olympic swim trials to next level
Hats off to community leaders who continue to lean into sports as an avenue for attracting talent and growing the region’s economy.
Lesley Weidenbener: New Indiana Lawyer editor to join newsroom
Our goal is to harness the power of a larger, more robust newsroom.
Lesley Weidenbener: Sallie Rowland was an impactful leader
While Rowland commanded attention for her work on hundreds of office spaces across the region, she is best known for her work in the community, which started in earnest when she became president of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
Nate Feltman: 3 big challenges await Indiana’s next governor
Gubernatorial candidates Sen. Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick have an opportunity to explain to Hoosiers their ideas to address our failing K-12 education system, rising energy costs and rising health care costs. Doing so will lay the groundwork for action in 2025.
Lesley Weidenbener: We could all use a bit of Haliburton’s attitude
I’ve had fun watching this group of Pacers play basketball. Their attitudes, drive and spirit are infectious. That appears to be thanks in large part to Haliburton, who seems to inject energy and positivity into everyone around him.
Nate Feltman: Support IU president and board of trustees
When the board hired Pamela Whitten in 2021, they knew significant changes were necessary for IU to thrive in a quickly changing higher education landscape.
Lesley Weidenbener: I hate mistakes. I like corrections.
Speed in correcting an error doesn’t excuse an error. But our goal is to correct mistakes as quickly as possible. It’s the only way we can maintain our credibility with readers.
Nate Feltman: Why IBJ has named an award for Mickey Maurer
Significant to the naming of this award, Mickey brought IBJ Media back under local ownership when he and partner Bob Schloss purchased the company back in 1990. He understood the importance of a local news organization, with local owners who are engaged in their community and take great care in producing factual and balanced reporting.
Lesley Weidenbener: Sushi Boss among fun changes downtown
I’m most immediately excited that a Sushi Boss restaurant is moving into a vacant space on the Circle. (It’s true; the quickest way to a journalist’s heart is through food.)
Nate Feltman: Good news in Indy, led by Caitlin Clark
we already are beginning to realize the impact Clark will have on the Indiana Fever and the WNBA. The Fever will have 36 games nationally televised, more than any other team in the league. And ticket sales and ticket prices are soaring.
Lesley Weidenbener: The eclipse and group effervescence
Live music is more fun when you can see the people around you dancing and singing. A close basketball game is more exciting when you feel the emotions of the crowd rising and falling with every play. Even fireworks appear more beautiful when you can hear the delight in the laughs of kids nearby.
Greg Weaver: Transition brings change to Indiana Lawyer
Look for more business-related coverage in the future, especially as it relates to attorney involvement in lobbying and government affairs. We also plan to extend our coverage of county courts, new lawsuits and interesting trials across the state.
Nate Feltman: Why I’m thrilled to lead IBJ Media’s next chapter
We expanded our podcast offerings, increased the number and types of events, improved our digital experience, enhanced our custom content division, purchased Inside INdiana Business and began to expand statewide.
Lesley Weidenbener: All the events we can possibly cover
We’re interested in how the city handles the events and whether the city and state can leverage the opportunities for economic development.
Nate Feltman: Inspiring conversations with influential leaders
IBJ Media’s “Off the Record” podcast offers interviews with leaders on the Indiana 250 list—the state’s most important movers and shaker—and provides an avenue to glean nuggets of wisdom from their careers.
Lesley Weidenbener: Big-time events bring welcome opportunities
Community leaders are determined to give the people who live in the region an opportunity to participate.
Lesley Weidenbener: Your Indiana 250 questions answered
We need your help. We’re accepting nominations through March 8. Go to Indiana250.com/nominations to submit names to be considered.
Nate Feltman: Pacers’ Rick Fuson—an Indy all-star
Rick’s dedicated efforts over the past four decades have undoubtedly made our city better and elevated Indianapolis as a world-class host of major events and championships, including this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game.