NOV. 14-20, 2025
The 3,000-square-foot customs office now under construction at Indianapolis Executive Airport could be a catalyst to attract companies to the LEAP Research and Innovation District in Lebanon and the Indy area’s northern suburbs. Daniel Bradley looks at the potential for creating an international gateway in Zionsville. Also in this week’s issue, Dave Lindquist digs into the latest efforts to revitalize Broad Ripple Village. And Taylor Wooten examines the challenges the city of Indianapolis is encountering as it tries to reform human resources practices.
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Customs office viewed as engine for growth at Zionsville airport
Sonny Beck, CEO of Atlanta-based Beck’s Hybrids, led the push to land a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office at Indianapolis Executive Airport.
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Orthopedic surgeon takes blunt approach to reforming care
Dr. Michael Meneghini waited out a two-year noncompete clause after leaving Indiana University Health before opening the $35 million Indiana Orthopedic Institute early this year.
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Q&A: Cybersecurity expert takes a low-tech approach to helping people, businesses protect themselves
Chetrice Romero is Ice Miller LLP’s senior cybersecurity adviser, a newly created role in which she works with the firm’s clients to help them with cybersecurity concerns that fall outside an attorney’s area of expertise.
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Broad Ripple stakeholders pursue plan to revitalize neighborhood
New nonprofit Friends of Broad Ripple Village hopes to end a stagnant commercial era for the neighborhood.
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City-County Council encounters obstacles to HR reform
Nearly six months ago, a Chicago law firm made a series of recommendations to the council aimed at making the city of Indianapolis a safer and better operation for its employees. Few of those recommendations have been implemented.
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Derek Schultz: The Colts’ new CEO deserves praise for the team’s turnaround
Irsay-Gordon had to abruptly step into her father’s shoes following his passing in May, but the new head honcho of the franchise was well-prepared to do so.
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Lilly’s obesity pill, orforglipron, gets FDA fast-track voucher
The announcement comes on the heels of a deal with the Trump administration to expand access to weight-loss drugs and reduce costs for patients on government-funded insurance and those paying out of pocket.
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Financially struggling Riverview Health formalizes services agreement with Parkview Health
The strategic consulting agreement with the Fort Wayne-based hospital system comes as the Hamilton County-owned Riverview is recovering from consecutive years of operating losses.
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USA Gymnastics taps Major League Soccer executive as its new CEO
The new leader succeeds Li Li Leung, who announced in June that she planned to step down at the end of the year.
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Regional Opportunity Initiatives Inc. debuts microelectronics program for high schools in new training hub
The fledgling program is starting with 12 students, but Regional Opportunities Initiatives Inc. CEO Tina Peterson predicted that the training hub will become a crucial part of southern Indiana’s microelectronics and defense ecosystem.
Read MoreAndy Seibert: How these Indiana schools will become stronger together
Transportation and facilities might not always capture headlines, but they are foundational to how schools function and how families experience education.
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Editorial: Shop local, contribute to nonprofits to make the most of the holidays
We have another way to help nonprofits. IBJ’s annual Holiday Wish List gives businesses and individuals a way to contribute goods and services to nonprofits rather than giving money.
Read MoreMitch Frazier: Look to veterans to fill workforce needs
They’ve led teams, managed resources and operated as part of a mission-driven enterprise united by a passion to serve.
Read MoreDavid Berman: Medicare Advantage is working. Don’t undermine it.
If there’s anything even more important than affordability when it comes to health care coverage, it’s health results.
Read MoreTom Saunders: The good governance killer that is one-party rule
Indiana doesn’t need more partisanship—it needs more independence. We all deserve a government that listens, that collaborates and that earns our trust.
Read MoreGarrett Mintz: Firms need internal buy-in once they get past hustle phase
Here are four steps to driving strategic change in an organization: Have a change plan; share what’s in it for the individual implementing the change; get middle managers to share in their own words why the change is happening; and get quick wins and celebrate them.
Read MoreJalene Hahn: Pressing priorities, high living costs disrupt retirement savings
The challenge is finding an adviser that can help you navigate the interplay between current competing spending priorities (housing, student debt, child care, medical and caregiving responsibilities) and making smart investment choices to provide for ever-escalating future spending needs.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Price bundling presents sellers, consumers with win-win proposition
To enhance profitability, it is always a good idea to make your customers better off.
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Wally’s hoping to open $30M travel center off I-65 in Boone County by Memorial Day
The Whitestown site will be home to Wally’s third and largest travel center.
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Daniel’s Vineyard sues McCordsville, alleges town targeted winery
The lawsuit comes about six weeks after the town sued the winery, alleging breach of development contract.
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Rep. Todd Huston: Homeowners frustrated with rising property tax bills
We’re simply asking local units to do exactly what state government and families across Indiana have had to do–live within our means.
Read MoreMayor Sue Finkam: Property tax reforms in SEA 1 are far from perfect
Hoosiers move to Carmel and other growing Indiana cities not despite our spending but because of it.
Read MoreTerry Spradlin: Indiana tax reform threatens schools, communities
Undermining education undermines Indiana’s prosperity.
Read MoreMayor Scott Willis: SEA 1 cuts into city revenue for essential services
It becomes harder to guarantee that emergency help arrives when people need it most.
Read MoreSen. Travis Holdman: Reform is a balancing act that needs time to play out
An overhaul of SEA 1 should not be expected.
Read MoreStephanie Wells: Reform could improve state’s tax competitiveness
It’s important to consider our tax burden relative to that of other states that compete with us for talent and investment.
Read MoreMatt Greller: Tax reform must complement, not undermine, fiscal health
When revenue growth is compressed and uncertainty grows, the result is predictable.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner Chartier: Blue wave doesn’t necessarily help Indiana Democrats
In order to win elections, you have to nominate electable candidates.
Read MoreRep. Ed DeLaney: Will Indiana ignore duty to feed hungry Hoosiers?
We spent far more time in the most recent State Budget Committee meeting dealing with the possibility of creating yet another casino.
Read MoreDana Black: Political courage, authenticity can counter Trump
Republicans don’t need to become Democrats to stand up to Trump.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: Trump’s claims linking Tylenol, autism lack rigor
Women should feel safe prudently using Tylenol during pregnancy.
Read MoreDeborah Daniels: There is no rational justification for redistricting
The approach is devoid of reason or fair play: “They cheated, so we have to cheat.”
Read MoreGeorge Gemelas: Indiana just leveled up as leader in nuclear power
It’s now up to state leaders to keep up the momentum and do it right.
Read MoreCurt Smith: Indy needs strong leaders to emerge from civic life
We need a grassroots revolution in meeting the needs of our neighbors.
Read MoreBill Taft: Negativity about urban Indy is hurting entire region
Community leaders are advancing important efforts we can get behind.
Read MoreClaire Fiddian-Green: Even modest investments can spark meaningful change
The impact of hunger goes beyond empty stomachs.
Read MoreJim Shella: We can find common ground for trees, power lines
For the first time in years, I get the feeling that AES is trying.
Read MoreKaren Celestino-Horseman: Thanks, Obama: The Affordable Care Act saved my life
The ACA was enacted to provide affordable health care for all people needing it. I have no idea how we lost sight of that vision.
Read MoreNathan Gotsch: The dirty little secret about Indiana elections
As the size of the race increases, the rules unique to independent candidates become nearly impossible to overcome.
Read MorePierre M. Atlas: Rabin’s murder in 1995 altered course of peace process
Leaders matter, and the sudden death of a leader can alter the trajectory of history.
Read MoreBrad Rateike: Tributes to Cheney paint more nuanced picture of VP
My friends would tell you he was a strategist, a statesman and a mentor.
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