MARCH 6-12, 2026
The Indy Chamber is revving up a marketing campaign for the city that seeks to disperse the sense of Midwestern modesty that Indianapolis projects. Dave Lindquist details the plans for “Speed City.” Also in this week’s issue, Daniel Bradley digs into the singular career of Tim Coleman, who grew up in Indianapolis and became chief technology officer for Eli Lilly and Co. And Susan Orr reports that some employers are trying to tighten up their dress codes after letting then slide in the post-pandemic era.
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‘Speed City’ advocates aim to push civic pride into higher gear
The Indy Chamber is revving up the campaign with a call for people to share personal stories of ambition, growth and resilience in the context of living in Indianapolis and its surrounding counties
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Chief technology officer spent whole career at Lilly
Tim Coleman has held positions within information technology at Lilly in research and development, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and human resources.
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Q&A: Urban designer says city planning is overcomplicated, squeezes out creativity
Jeffery Tompkins spoke to IBJ about his philosophy on urban design and planning and what Indianapolis and the field of urban planning get wrong.
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Post-COVID, some employers are rethinking their dress codes
A number of local employers have taken a new look at their dress codes over the past few years, partly due to pandemic-related factors.
Read More2026 legislative recap: What passed and what didn’t
Efforts to attract the Bears across the Illinois border received widespread, bipartisan support. But other items lawmakers tackled were contentious.
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Derek Schultz: Marian University’s women’s team has been the state’s most reliable hoops powerhouse
Marian wasn’t a cellar-dweller when Gearlds took over the program, but it wasn’t exactly in the national conversation, either.
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Elevance shares slip after insurer discloses suspension warning for Medicare prescription program
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services alleges the Indianapolis-based health insurer has failed to properly submit required information to federal regulators since 2018.
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Consortium agrees to buy AES, take the power company private
A consortium led by a BlackRock subsidiary and EQT Infrastructure said AES Indiana and AES Ohio will remain “locally operated and managed regulated utilities.”
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FCC clears way for WISH-TV owner to acquire ABC affiliate WRTV
The federal regulatory agency said that Circle City Broadcasting’s ownership of three stations would not harm competition and could, in fact, bolster it.
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Developer seeks to build 300 apartments, 25 townhomes in Westfield
The $80 million project would be developed on a 16.5-acre site along the Midland Trace Trail and include 27,000 square feet of commercial space.
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IU’s Curt Cignetti receives Sachem Award
The award is considered Indiana’s highest honor and is given to “individuals who have profoundly shaped Indiana through character, leadership, and service.”
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield forms local orthopedic care health network
OrthoIndy and Franciscan Health/Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics are the first two providers to join Anthem’s HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network.
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Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declares for secretary of state race
The former Indianapolis mayor enters a busy race featuring Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Beau Bayh.
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Cincinnati-based Messer Construction is focused on steady growth in Indy
Indianapolis is home to the construction management and general contracting firm’s second-largest office, after its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati.
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Editorial: Open bidding, voter referendums were strong adds to casino bill
Given that lawmakers in northeast Indiana seem divided about whether their constituents want a casino, it seems logical to let voters make that choice.
Read MoreMitch Frazier: Indiana needs to bring high-potential candidates back home
Data from the Indiana Business Research Center reveals that only 61% of Indiana college students who earn a bachelor’s degree are still employed in the state one year later. That number drops to a staggering 55% after five years.
Read MoreDavid Dowell: Indiana can lead next American manufacturing renaissance
If we want more advanced manufacturing in the U.S., we must make it easier for companies to scale right here at home.
Read MoreJohn Lechleiter: Provide internships and fuel Indiana’s future workforce
Creating opportunities for internships is an essential component of preparing Indiana students for the world of work as well as increasing the chances that we retain these individuals in our state post-graduation.
Read MoreMike Miller: Don’t balance waiver budgets on caregivers’ backs
The tragedy is that the waiver program’s stated purpose is to help people live in the community and avoid institutionalization. Policies that destabilize caregiving do the opposite.
Read MoreBrandon Brown: Indianapolis schools move from crisis to opportunity
While hard decisions remain for IPS, HEA 1423 creates the opportunity for a restructured school system, acknowledging that the status quo was no longer acceptable.
Read MorePete the Planner: Financial sobriety: Try to nix a reflexive expense
When an expense becomes normal, it disappears from scrutiny.
Read MoreIlya Rekhter: Attention, Indiana: AI’s next wave will be specialization
This data points to a massive disconnect between the promise of AI and its current reality.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: It’s better to have a college degree — but which degree?
On average, young adult college graduates earn 49.4% more than their non-credentialed counterparts.
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Newfields to close Lume digital galleries at Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Lume digital galleries took over the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s fourth floor in 2021, replacing contemporary art galleries.
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AES Indiana cancels more public open houses over safety threats, host concerns
AES Indiana is postponing all of its scheduled open houses this month “out of an abundance of caution” as social media threats against the company continue, a spokesperson said Friday. The company has not released information regarding rescheduled dates.
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Indy-area homebuilders see modest rise in permit applications
After homebuilders held the line in 2025, the increase in January could indicate that central Indiana is weathering the financial headwinds hampering the national market.
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UPDATE: Rep. Jim Baird’s wife dies following January car accident
In a written statement in January, Baird’s office said his vehicle had been struck but did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the crash.
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UIndy hosting AI summit next month
The event will include a keynote speech from Ravi Kumar, the CEO of international IT consulting and outsourcing firm Cognizant and a former executive at Infosys.
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