Indianapolis Business Journal

Indiana-based Beck's Hybrids is the third-largest supplier of corn seed and fourth-largest supplier of soybean seed in the United States. A rare family-owned firm duking it out with corporate megastars, Beck's hits well above its weight, Anthony Schoettle reports. Also in this week's issue, Sam Stall brings us up to speed on the aggressive Nashville-based firm behind the Big Woods family of restaurants, Quaff ON! Brewing Co., Hard Truth Distilling Co. and the 325-acre culinary tourism complex Hard Truth Hills. And Lindsey Erdody reports that Indianapolis black leaders are pressing the mayoral candidates for specific details on how they would address the challenges facing the African American community. They’re asking explicitly for a black agenda, and were disappointed when Mayor Joe Hogsett said their concerns would be covered by his wider economic plan.