Orr Fellowship grows effort to eliminate brain drain
Since its 2001 founding, the program that connects high-caliber college graduates with high-growth companies has had an immense impact on central Indiana, particularly the tech industry.
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Sizzling housing market shows no sign of cooling off going into 2021
“Indianapolis is one of the fastest-selling metros in the country,” said Chris Glynn, a senior economist at Zillow, a real estate website and research firm. “The typical home in Indianapolis is selling in five days or less.”
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Old-line metal-fabrication company sees revenue surge under new ownership
Until a few years ago, Indianapolis-based IMH Products was stuck in neutral—turning a profit, yes, but doing so with outdated equipment and without an emphasis on growth.
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Education champion doesn’t shy from tough challenges
Teresa Lubbers, IBJ’s 2020 Michael A. Carroll Award winner, has led the Indiana Commission for Higher Education since 2009.
COVID-19 and child care: What the latest research says 11:43 pm
Questions remain about how the coronavirus affects children, how safe the programs are for children and their families, and which procedures work best to mitigate the spread of the virus and its disease, COVID-19.
Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday 10:32 pm
Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.
Indiana attorney general disputing bill in discipline case 10:25 pm
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is disputing tens of thousands of dollars in expenses a state commission wants him to pay in the disciplinary case stemming from allegations that he groped a state lawmaker and three other women during a party.
Health experts question Mike Pence’s campaigning as essential work 6:34 pm
Indiana’s count of new COVID-19 cases tops 2,000 for third straight day 12:06 pm
Marion County voters wait hours to cast ballots on day early-vote centers open
‘Chicks on the Right’ co-host to leave WIBC, leading to overhaul of popular program
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit highest mark since April
Some hospitals in crisis as U.S. nears high for COVID-19 cases
AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine trials set to resume
Indiana reports 2,519 more COVID-19 cases, another rise in hospitalizations
Challenge of helping hungry families has snowballed during pandemic, panelists say
Vice President Pence casts absentee ballot in Indianapolis
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Indiana surging with COVID-19 cases, with ‘hot spots’ all over the place
State statistics reveal a very uneven, lumpy picture for COVID-19 cases from county to county, and the picture is constantly shifting.
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Hickory Hillz BBQ opening in downtown Franklin
It will be the second restaurant for the business that started in Edinburgh in 2005. Also this week: Guardian RV Storage, Sun King, Big Woods, Liftoff Creamery and Athletic Annex.
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1830 Chophouse to open on Lebanon square next month
The restaurant partners, who also own Lebanon’s Backroads BBQ, intend to capitalize on a newly acquired meat processing facility to bring diners a farm-to-table experience.
Featured Magazines and Supplements
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Forefront
Democrat Kip Tew and Republican Pete Seat examine whether debate structures should change in light of the first presidential debate that left many shaking their heads. They agree on one thing: Better candidates make better debates. Plus, Michael Leppert argues we need far more women in Congress and other columnists tackle diversity in the Legislature and in business. -
Fast 25
Check out IBJ’s list of the 25 fastest growing companies in central Indiana, led by Genezen Laboratories Inc., which has found a lower-risk way to tap into a burgeoning frontier of health care research. It grew a list-leading 424% from 2017 to 2019. -
Innovation Issue
This year’s Innovation Issue takes a deep dive into “design thinking”—the name for a particular way of solving customers’ problems. It also explores the quest to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and much more. -
Health Care Heroes
This year's honorees range from a medical team that came up with a new way to treat opioid-addicted moms and their babies to a volunteer whose Magic Castle Cart helps lift up hospitalized children.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
In the Breast Cancer Awareness issue, you'll learn how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting breast cancer screenings and treatment, what to do in the immediate aftermath of a positive diagnosis and how genome sequencing has drastically improved care. You’ll also read the stories of two local breast cancer survivors. Plus, learn what you need to know about mammography and find a calendar of (mostly virtual) breast-cancer related events in October and November. -
Diversity & Inclusion
In our third annual "Business Cares: Diversity & Inclusion" section you’ll find a Q&A with Tanya Bell Mckinzie, who’s leading Indiana Black Expo through a time of unprecedented societal change as the organization turns 50. Also in this section: RISE INDY’s founder talks about her organization’s quest for quality public schools for all children; leaders of Gene B. Glick Co., the Indiana Latino Institute, IUPUI, Quality Connection, Child Advocates and Krieg DeVault LLP talk about the importance of racial equality; and Central Indiana Community Foundation executive Pamela Ross offers an action list for fighting systemic racism. Also, find CICF’s list of books, podcasts and other resources to learn more about issues of racial inequality. -
Heart Health Awareness
Read a personal reminder that heart attacks can happen at any age in IBJ’s Heart Health Awareness issue. You'll learn about: a new effort to focus on women’s heart health, the symptoms of AFib and how to treat it, and why employers need to watch out for employee health. You'll also find heart-health stats, healthy living tips and a calendar of heart-health related events taking place in February. -
Giving Guide
Where can your time, talent and treasure do the most good? Our 2020 Giving Guide profiles 50 worthy organizations in Central Indiana that need your help.