APRIL 10-16, 2026
Data centers that check certain boxes and bring in community investment are winning favor from Indianapolis economic development officials and city leaders but haven’t found footing among passionate, organized communities. After an attack on a city-county councilor related to his vote on a data center project, Taylor Wooten examines the disconnect. Also in this week’s issue, Dave Lindquist digs into Café Patachou’s plans to expand out of state. And Mickey Shuey looks ahead to how downtown will change between now and hosting the 2028 Women’s Final Four.
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Cafe Patachou expands into neighboring states
The first location outside of Indiana opened in November in Lexington, Kentucky, and two locations are scheduled to open in suburban Cincinnati later this year.
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Data center debate often splits officials, residents
Projects that check certain boxes and bring in community investment are winning favor from economic development officials and city leaders but haven’t found footing among passionate, organized communities.
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Q&A: CEO Kristin Nunery says an insurance battle after a house fire led to her company
Nunery explains how she led her company — Illumend powered by myCOI — from an RV while traveling the country during the pandemic.
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Purdue views chief quantum officer position as a big deal
Michael Manfra says quantum technology looks like the future — and it’s his job to make sure Indiana is well-positioned for what he expects is inevitable.
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9 downtown projects that should (mostly) be ready for the city’s next Final Four events
Fans could have new places to stay and new things to see when the NCAA brings its marquee basketball championships back to Indianapolis in 2028 and 2029.
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Mark Montieth: Michigan’s portal-savvy coach shows how much hoops has changed since IU’s heyday
If you want to illustrate how college basketball has changed over the years, you could do worse than simply drawing a line between these two groups.
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Accounting firm proposes new $6M building in downtown Westfield
The new office would cost $6 million to construct and sit next to Basile Westfield Playhouse and near Christ United Methodist Church.
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Franklin distillery owner views bigger location with full restaurant as tourist destination
Haberdasher Artisan Distillery will take over the former location of Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza on South Main Street in Franklin.
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Boone County’s Witham Health Services plans to join Parkview Health
Witham’s announcement comes amid a series of recent moves by Parkview Health involving expansion into areas of the state away from its headquarters in Fort Wayne.
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Eric Christopher named as TechPoint CEO
Christopher, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based software firm Zylo, has more than 20 years of experience in securing venture capital and scaling high-growth software companies.
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Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location
Sahm’s Hospitality Group plans to place a Big Lug restaurant and taproom in the former location of Garfield Brewery.
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Developers for several downtown projects see advantages in reusing older buildings
Developers have started or are planning several projects that will convert office space into hotels.
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Editorial: What should be our mission for Indiana and Indianapolis?
We’re interested in your big ideas — and what barriers would need to be summited to get there. Go to IBJ.com/ideas to share your thoughts. We are excited to see them.
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Lesley Weidenbener: IU students’ stories add to Final Four coverage
The Sports Capital Journalism program puts student in the press box, the locker rooms and press conferences of major sports events.
Read MoreDale Neuburger: Social media, women, geography are lessons from Olympics
As much as we understand the advantages of our compact, asset-filled downtown, wouldn’t it be interesting to stage an event in which Indianapolis is the hub, with other Indiana cities engaging directly?
Read MoreSam Snideman and Taylor Hughes: Businesses should seize the chance to partner on child care
If Indiana wants more working parents — especially moms — back in the game, we must treat child care like the economic infrastructure it is.
Read MoreMandy Haskett: AI is forcing leadership to improve, not just go faster
For centuries, humans have applied the way we work with existing media to the shiny new medium.
Read MoreJalene Hahn: Economists on the lookout as multiple crises amplify
Whether you consider a recession to be imminent or not depends on the narrative you believe. What you believe is also dependent on the echo chamber you follow.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Many have relied on Exodus for sense of identity, righteousness
During the American Revolution, supporters of the revolution viewed themselves as modern Israelites rising against British tyranny.
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How arts organizations can benefit from Clowes Memorial Hall ticket sales
For every ticket sold for a Clowes Memorial Hall event, $1 is added to a fund to support local arts organizations interested in presenting shows at Butler Arts & Events Center venues.
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Shelbyville Common Council advances plans for $2B data center complex
California-based industrial developer Prologis Inc. hopes to build the sprawling, 11-building operation on 429 acres.
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