OCT. 24-30, 2025
Budget-writing season has been especially difficult this year in many Indiana cities, towns and counties as elected officials grapple with the effects of a new law that overhauled the tax systems that fund local governments. Marek Mazurek reports that they’re still trying to determine how the changes will play out. Also in this week’s issue, Taylor Wooten examines efforts to save historic churches in the Indianapolis area. And Mickey Shuey explains how a Fishers-based law firm has focused its work on helping clients navigate sweeping reforms in college sports.
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Tax changes could force shift in local priorities
Budget-writing season has been especially difficult this year in many Indiana cities, towns and counties as elected officials grapple with the effects of a new law that overhauled the tax systems that fund local governments.
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Skip the startup: Focus turns to entrepreneurship by acquisition
For a variety of reasons, a growing number of aspiring entrepreneurs are choosing to become business owners by acquiring a company rather than starting one from scratch.
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Q&A: Chris Martin leads hospitality group while honoring late founder
Martin joined the company in 2019 as vice president of operations and spent more than four years at the side of founder Nathan Finney, who died in a November 2023 plane crash.
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Historic churches present opportunity, challenges
Successful adaptive reuses of historic church structures can be an uphill climb, often pitting church organizations at odds with neighbors.
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Shifts in college sports give law firm opportunities
A Fishers-based law firm that’s made a name for itself in college sports compliance is gearing up for big changes as federal lawmakers weigh sweeping reforms to how athletes are paid and how competition is governed.
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Dramatically improved Colts offense has fans dreaming of a Super Bowl
The Colts are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and you can say it with your whole chest.
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Brownsburg lining up incentives for $435 million life science facility
The relocated jobs would pay an average wage of $40.71 an hour, and the new jobs would pay an average wage of $45.90, according to town documents.
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Fast-growing Bargersville eyes $59M apartment-and-retail project near downtown
Property that formerly housed the Bargersville Flea Market could serve as an entryway for a larger mixed-use district offering restaurants, retail and residential components.
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All but 2 Indy councilors sign letters opposing AES rate settlement
The signatures of President Vop Osili and several other councilors were missing from a letter released last week.
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Henke Development proposal for 360 homes gets OK from Zionsville planning board
The Zionsville-based developer has designed some of the largest residential, recreational and commercial developments in Boone and Hamilton counties.
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At new center, Purdue engineers will collaborate with IU doctors
Purdue University’s new Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering in Indianapolis has a growth plan that metaphorically matches a healthy growing body.
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Editorial: Tax law merits more discussion as impacts reverberate statewide
We are concerned the tax changes will make it harder for communities to grow.
Read MoreMitch Frazier: Ignore the noise, lead with purpose
The most effective leaders and companies don’t plan based on fear, policy shifts or uncertainty.
Read MoreMatt Mindrum: Invest in downtown’s highways as a catalyst for growth
Local and federal funds, special state appropriations, private and philanthropic investments, and innovative value-capture mechanisms must all be considered.
Read MoreLynn Scott and Beth Keyser: Community plays a role in breast cancer prevention
Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the importance of prevention, early detection and education in the fight against one of the most common cancers affecting women. Nationally, about one in eight women, roughly 13.1%, will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. While […]
Read MoreMickey Kim: To master art of spending, write a ‘reverse obituary’
How do we figure out what truly adds value to our lives versus what just feeds the status beast?
Read MoreMaggie Phelps: Curiosity at work can pay dividends, employ it with intention
Curiosity is not as simple as asking more questions or giving others the benefit of the doubt.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Dominance as reserve currency boosts U.S. dollar
Central banks worldwide hold trillions of U.S. dollars in reserves.
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Major portion of Nickel Plate Trail to open this week
Construction on Indianapolis’ 10-mile portion of the trail began in 2023 and is expected to cost upwards of $15 million when complete.
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Elevance shares rise after third-quarter revenue jumps 12% year-over-year
The company cited growth in its health benefits unit, which is includes individual and employer coverage, Medicare, Medicaid and federal employee program businesses.
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97-acre Carmel property owned by Jim Irsay sold to major restaurant owner
It is among several residential properties in Indiana that were owned by Irsay to hit the market since his death earlier this year.
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Indianapolis Airport Authority board OKs sale of heliport property
The sale is slated to close by the end of this year as part of a nearly $11 million deal meant to give city officials control of the 5.4-acre property.
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