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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.
Lesley Weidenbener: My love letter to basketball
My dad loved basketball. The team he played on at tiny Gill Township High School in Sullivan County won the sectional in 1955, an achievement memorialized with a plaque and trophy displayed at the Merom Community Center. And basketball became a key part of our family’s life.
Mickey Maurer: A lesson in doing your research
My partner Bob Schloss and I were pioneers in the cable television industry in the early ’70s. If a pioneer has opportunities to make mistakes that have never been made before, we were pioneers.
Nate Feltman: IBJ Media’s new tagline reflects our values
“The best of business is in us” reflects that we are believers that business is a virtuous activity. Entrepreneurs create companies that develop lifesaving drugs, services that we enjoy, and jobs and economic stability for families. We have the pleasure of reporting on Indiana’s entrepreneurs, service providers, job creators and new products each and every day.
Nate Feltman: Feeling grateful early in the new year
Indy has big-city attractions (e.g., museums), amenities (e.g., world-class airport) and entertainment options (e.g., sporting events and concerts), without the big-city costs, aggravations and headaches.
Lesley Weidenbener: All-Star Weekend promises big impact
We’ll showcase all the coverage at IBJ.com/all-star. There you can find the latest stories and columns about the weekend, plus a schedule we’ll be updating as events and entertainers are added.
Lesley Weidenbener: IBJ’s 2024 awards season is underway
We’re looking for nominees whose accomplishments exceed both expectations and the accomplishments of the people around them.
Olivia Covington: New M&A newsletter is coming your way
If you’ve recently closed a deal worth $1 million or more, you’re eligible to submit that information to M&A Monthly.
Nate Feltman: Mitch Daniels inspires next-generation leaders
Daniels’ philosophy of working hard, thinking boldly, keeping score, delivering results and lifting everyone up continues to inspire me and countless Hoosiers.