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Commercial real estate, tourism and sports business reporter and author of the Real Estate Weekly newsletter

Shuey joined IBJ in 2018 after stints working as a business reporter at the Palladium-Item in Richmond and as the food and business development reporter for The Star Press in Muncie. He’s originally from Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in Ingalls. When he’s not reporting, he’s a part-time professional photographer and videographer, largely focused on weddings.

Quick facts:

Family: Wife, Malia; two sons; three cats, Peralta, Callie and Sox

Go-to coffee order: Hot chocolate

Favorite TV show to binge-watch: How I Met Your Mother and Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Articles

TWG expects summer start for 270-unit apartment project by Lucas Oil Stadium

June 16, 2026

Mickey Shuey

The tight financing market slowed plans that first came to light in early 2024. Construction could take another two years.

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Grand Park Sports Campus adds NFL flag football youth event

June 12, 2026

Mickey Shuey

Thousands of youth flag football players and their families will visit Westfield this summer as part of a partnership between Droplight Grand Park and the NFL, the latest addition to a growing lineup of unconventional sports events in Hamilton County.

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UPDATE: Haliburton a partner in downtown eatery slated for former Scotty’s space

June 10, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Varsity Social Club is expected to occupy the entirety of the 11,000-square-foot ground floor space at 1 Virginia Ave., which for nearly a decade was home to Scotty’s Brewhouse.

Gary airport positioned to benefit from Bears stadium in Indiana, officials say

June 9, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business and

Mickey Shuey

The Gary/Chicago International Airport is about 10 minutes north of the proposed site, which is the only location currently being considered by the NFL franchise for its new game-day home

Bears, state move toward formal stadium agreement as work happens behind the scenes

June 7, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Two sources familiar with conversations between the state and the Bears said no formal deal or letter of intent has been finalized, though each described the sides as “very close” to putting pen to paper.

Chicago Bears pick Indiana for new stadium, but hurdles remain for project

June 5, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey and Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business and Danny Ecker, Crain's Chicago Business

The Bears said in a statement that its board of directors met and voted to move forward with Hammond.

Keystone to spend at least $100M on acquisition, renovation of downtown Sheraton

June 4, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The Indianapolis-based developer plans to convert the property near Monument Circle to a Renaissance, an upscale hotel brand owned by Marriott International.

Northwest Indiana sports commission awaits Bears decision before starting master plan

June 2, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The team has said it will pick between Hammond and Arlington Heights, Illinois, in late spring or early summer. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott told IBJ on Monday he expects a decision within 30 days.

Cable manufacturer eyes $100M expansion at Indianapolis facility

June 2, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Milan-based Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLC plans to build a roughly 143,500-square-foot addition to its existing 52,000-square-foot facility along Rockville Road on the western edge of Marion County.

Hammond mayor ‘optimistic’ about Bears stadium after Illinois efforts falter

June 1, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey and Joey Harris

The NFL franchise has been considering going across the state line into Hammond for its planned $2 billion stadium and surrounding mixed-use development since December.

Q&A: Greg Humrichouser details effort to regain control of freight firm Direct Connect Logistix

May 29, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

He spoke with IBJ about that journey, his time in music and the ramifications of a U.S. Supreme Court case on the third-party logistics industry.

City seeking new bids for redevelopment of Old City Hall

May 29, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The call for bids comes after IBJ first reported on April 13 that the city had exited its partnership with TWG Development LLC.

Grand Park misses out on FIFA team camp duties

May 26, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Westfield was one of 62 sites across the continent to be on the list of options from which national teams could choose.

Long-awaited downtown Indy hotel for budget-conscious travelers now under construction

May 26, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The original price tag has more than doubled from the original $10 million, attributable both to a larger project — it will have 35 more rooms than originally planned — and changes in the commercial lending environment.

Photo gallery: Wienies, weather bring mixed bag to Carb Day at IMS

May 22, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Rain may have spoiled some of Friday’s on-track fun at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but Carb Day still had a few wieners.

Keystone Group buys downtown Sheraton hotel with plans for overhaul, rebranding

May 22, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The 378-room hotel near Monument Circle is expected to take on an upscale brand owned by Maryland-based hotelier Marriott, as part of a substantial facelift for the property.

NTT lengthens sponsorship, expands tech partnership with IndyCar

May 22, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The multiyear extension includes the deployment of new AI-powered app features for fans and advanced tech services for the series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials.

Photo gallery: Construction work progresses on Signia hotel, convention center addition

May 22, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The $510 million hotel, the Indiana Convention Center addition and a skybridge across Capitol Avenue are on pace to be completed this autumn.

Eastern Star Church acquires Martin University campus, plans to repurpose property

May 20, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey and Taylor Wooten

Eastern Star officials said they plan to use the property to grow the church’s community development efforts, including the $25 million Renewing Our Community for the Kingdom, or ROCK, initiative.

Langham Logistics debuts colossal Plainfield pharmaceutical storage facility

May 19, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The facility is capable of accommodating pharmaceutical products and raw materials needing storage at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.

UPDATE: Finding new Purdue president could come with challenges, experts say

May 19, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The university’s board of trustees could have a challenging task ahead in finding Mung Chiang’s replacement, given the breadth of the president’s role and Purdue’s standing as one of the largest and most widely respected public research universities in the United States.

Funding for $1.6B replacement to Indianapolis VA hospital advances in Congress

May 17, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The proposed replacement hospital would cost about $1.64 billion, but the appropriations legislation — the first for the 2027 fiscal year to clear a major congressional hurdle — allows for up to $1.98 billion to go toward the project.

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