JAN. 19-25, 2024
Finding one’s way into Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 18 for the flagship event of NBA All-Star Weekend will cost a pretty penny, if any tickets can be found at all. Mickey Shuey explores the forces that drive even the lowest ticket prices sky high and make private suites harder to come by for local sponsors. Also in this week’s issue, Taylor Wooten explains how the fight against a large industrial project planned on former farmland on the south side of Indianapolis has snowballed into an environmental advocacy flashpoint. And John Russell takes stock of the surge in large philanthropic gifts to Indiana not-for-profits in 2023 as 79 individual donors gave $348.7 million.
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All-Star Game tickets hard to come by; NBA, partners inviting corporate clients
Finding one’s way into Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 18 for the flagship event of NBA All-Star Weekend will cost a pretty penny, if any tickets can be found at all.
Read MoreFlash point emerges over south-side wetlands
Environmentalists say a planned 1.9-million-square-foot warehouse complex on 170 acres near I-65 and the Marion-Johnson county line is another manifestation of the continued erosion of wetlands protections in Indiana.
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Local leaders tour Singapore for White River inspiration
A 26-person contingent comprising state and city officials, not-for-profit leaders and business executives traveled to the tiny city-state Nov. 14-17 to study how the nation has developed land along its waterfront.
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Mindy Taylor Ross pairs artwork with civic, corporate and residential clients
Mindy Taylor Ross Ross made her name as the curator of public art in Indianapolis.
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Mark Montieth: Out of his comfort zone
Structural engineering, however? That’s been a slam dunk—thanks in part to lessons learned from his challenging basketball experience.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Jennifer Rumsey
Jennifer Rumsey is president and CEO of Cummins Inc., the world’s largest independent maker of engines and related technologies, and is on the company’s board. She has served Cummins in several leadership positions, including most recently as chief operating officer and before that as president of components and vice president and chief technical officer. Rumsey […]
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Made in Indiana: Craft leather by Silver Creek Leather Co.
History: Greg Sartor had been working at Caldwell/Moser Tannery in New Albany for about two years when, in 2002, the company closed after some 125 years in business. Sartor had been overseeing the leather lace part of the business—making shoelaces for major retailers, including Timberland, Rockport and Sperry. When the company closed, he purchased some […]
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Bills to regulate large water withdrawals in Indiana face uncertain fate
The legislation comes in response to a state proposal to withdraw as much as 100 million gallons of water per day from aquifers connected to the Wabash River for the LEAP Research & Innovation District in Boone County.
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Sales of existing homes in Indy area slumped 18% in 2023
Mortgage rates escalated for the first 10 months of last year. No surprise: Existing-home sales in the 16-county area dropped from 35,876 in 2022 to 29,483 in 2023.
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Local tech consulting firm Onebridge acquired by New Jersey company
Established in 2005, Onebridge is a data and anayltics consulting firm that serves the health care, life sciences, manufacturing, financial services and government sectors.
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Music, visual arts highlight NBA All-Star host committee’s cultural plans
Nearly 90 public artworks will be installed to celebrate the NBA All-Star Game scheduled for Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Indiana not-for-profits pulled in $348.7 million in big gifts in 2023
Universities, hospitals, museums, theaters, dance companies and other not-for-profits in Indiana pulled in a total of $348.7 million from 79 gifts of $1 million or more from individuals, family foundations and bequests, according to IBJ’s latest survey.
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Editorial: It’s past time for the Legislature to increase the cigarette tax
It is understandable that it might be politically difficult for lawmakers to consider any sort of tax increase in an election year in which 125 of the 150 state legislators will have to face voters. But it represents an issue of such import that we believe they should put their own political livelihoods aside.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: Leather, sewing and an Indiana company
It’s especially fun to buy products when I know that I’m supporting an Indiana company and Hoosier workers.
Read MoreMarc Hackett: You can help ease the troubles from food insecurity
Twenty-five percent of Marion County residents are food-insecure and struggle to put food on their table, which can mean choosing between food and utilities, food and transportation, or food and medical care.
Read MoreRonak Shah: Better transit means real options for high school students
The bus rapid-transit system is one of the best tools in ensuring all students have equitable access to high school options.
Read MorePete the Planner: Finding fulfillment in retirement is ultimate challenge
My vision has evolved over time.
Read MoreSamantha Julka: Thanks, I hate it: The gift of an open mindset
In our work at DORIS, we pause in the middle of our process and present leaders with the challenges their employees experience in the workplace.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Economies still thrive best operating under free trade
One common objection to free trade is that if the United States follows a free-trade policy, foreign nations can subsidize and protect their firms in the most lucrative markets.
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New 600-capacity entertainment venue in Plainfield unveils preview events
Hendricks Live, a component of the new Plainfield Civic Center, on Tuesday announced three concerts and a series of community open houses.
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Health-tech startup DecisionRx lands $100M credit facility to fund growth
Indianapolis-based DecisionRx uses technology to recommend medication decisions to physicians and pharmacists based on genetic profiles, existing medication regimes and contraindications.
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500 Festival’s Mini-Marathon is losing OneAmerica as title sponsor
Indianapolis-based OneAmerica, which has been the Mini-Marathon’s title sponsor for the last 20 years, will end its sponsorship after this year’s race on May 4.
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Parlor Doughnuts shop to open next month in Fishers
The 5-year-old chain already counts 35 shops in 12 states. The Fishers shop will be owned and operated by Marissa and Wesley Barnes, who also own franchised locations in Munster and Valparaiso.
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Keith Gambill: Retention isn’t the ultimate solution to reading
Instead of holding students back, the focus should be on uplifting them.
Read MoreClaire Fiddian-Green: More training, data needed to improve literacy
Indiana’s reading levels are at a crisis point.
Read MoreSen. Rodric Bray: Reading skills are fundamental to student success
SB 1 takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to this problem.
Read MoreDana Black: Watch HB 1291, other legislation closely this year
It is obvious that this language is designed to prevent transgender and non-binary humans from exercising their basic rights.
Read MoreMarshawn Wolley: Bill would destroy supplier diversity in Indiana
This bill wasn’t designed to help the Black business community. It was designed to be efficient.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: To prevent serious illness, get updated vaccines
These diseases account for tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths yearly.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner Chartier: Retirements, resignations offer fresh perspectives
There is a certain level of machine-like consistency that accompanies longevity.
Read MoreGeorge Gemelas: Why move back to Indy? A young worker’s take.
What I’ve come to believe living here is that Indy is very much on the ascent.
Read MoreJim Shella: Survey: The public wants to legalize marijuana
Lawmakers always face the dilemma of voting what they believe versus voting what the public wants.
Read MoreDeborah Daniels: Trump’s cases will hurt high court’s reputation
Unfortunately, over the last few decades, the public’s respect for the court has significantly diminished.
Read MoreAbdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s remember Todd Rokita’s famous last words
Rokita is in trouble, again, for guess what? I’ll take ‘running off at the mouth’ for $500, Mr. Trebek.
Read MoreRep. Ed DeLaney: Republicans use positions to advance ambitions
Indiana has not adopted public funding of political campaigns, but we are seeing public dollars used indirectly for just that.
Read MoreShariq Siddiqui: Muslims should be at the forefront of climate talks
Activists, policymakers and scientists have long undermined one of the most powerful forces for environmental resilience: religious values.
Read MoreBrad Rateike: Make sure to always be editing and improving
Admittedly, I am a work in progress, analyzing myself during the ‘post-game,’ but hopefully remaining sincere throughout.
Read MoreCurt Smith: How Indiana is preparing to mark major milestone
We are now less than 30 months from the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreUna Osili: Three tips to help not-for-profits navigate AI
There are also a range of concerns about the impact of AI on the outcomes for not-for-profits, including reinforcing inequality.
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