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IBJ Podcast: Why business execs are pushing back against legislative interference in Indy

February 15, 2021 | IBJ Staff

More than 60 business and not-for-profit executives have signed a letter telling lawmakers to back off proposals that would restrict or usurp power from city government in Indianapolis.

Letter: Lawmakers should back off heavy-handed limits on locals

February 11, 2021

A recent pattern of legislative proposals attacks local control in ways that would slow our economic recovery and risk long-term progress on public safety.

More than 60 execs sign letter urging lawmakers to resist ‘heavy-handed limits’ on Indianapolis government

February 11, 2021 | Lindsey Erdody

The letter—signed by leaders at Eli Lilly and Co., Elanco, OneAmerica, Anthem Inc., IU Health, Salesforce and Roche Diagnostics, among others—acknowledges that the city faces economic, housing and crime problems, but the executives say they believe local officials are the ones best equipped to tackle those challenges.

Influential people: Honor roll

December 23, 2020 | Sam Stall

Former mayors Greg Ballard and Bart Peterson as well as Tony George and Mari Hulman made our honor roll.

Indy Chamber to push for higher state cigarette tax, expanded pre-K

December 16, 2020 | IBJ Staff

The business-advocacy organization also said it re-elected board Chairman Dennis Murphy of IU Health and the rest of the board’s executive committee.

Indy Chamber announces leadership change at Develop Indy

December 3, 2020 | Susan Orr

Indy Chamber executive Ian Nicolini has moved into the organization’s long-vacant role of chief operating officer, and Portia Bailey-Bernard has taken over Nicolini’s former position as the chamber’s economic development leader.

$2.8M Lilly Endowment grant to help region catch eye of potential residents

December 1, 2020 | Greg Andrews

The Indy Chamber said the effort will create a digital first step for potential residents to “see themselves” in the Indianapolis region.

Pandemic, violence put Indy downtown at crossroads

June 5, 2020 | Greg Andrews and Kurt Christian and Lindsey Erdody and Samm Quinn and Mickey Shuey

The one-two punch of the pandemic and protest-related violence raises questions about whether downtown can recover. Experts and community leaders say yes—but only with concerted effort and strong leadership.

THE LATEST: PPE Marketplace hits 20,000-bundle mark; BMV to begin charging penalty fees again; no movie theaters, playgrounds in Stage 3

May 22, 2020 | IBJ Staff and Associated Press

Get the latest news on the coronavirus and COVID-19 in this ongoing series of updates available outside IBJ’s paywall.

New group pledges $500,000 to struggling minority businesses in Marion, Hamilton counties

April 15, 2020 | Samm Quinn

For its first investment, Impact is partnering with Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative in its effort to deliver rapid release response loans of $1,000 to $25,000 to businesses in need.

Beyond COVID podcast: Indy Chamber is trying to help companies stay on their feet through the shutdown

April 14, 2020

Indy Chamber CEO Michael Huber talks about the programs, what kinds of companies need them most and how the experiences have changed the way he’s thinking about his organization and what its mission will be going forward.

City, Indy Chamber aim to raise $10M for rapid-loan fund for small businesses

March 30, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Nearly $3 million has already been committed to the fund, including $1 million from Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc. and $1.5 million from the city of Indianapolis.

Social distancing shifts many small businesses into survival mode

March 20, 2020 | Kurt Christian and Mickey Shuey

Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have put in peril thousands of businesses, from restaurants and hotels to airlines and manufacturers of consumer goods.

Lilly Endowment to fund study of reconstruction options for inner loop

February 13, 2020 | Greg Andrews

The $475,000 grant will fund a study of reconstruction options for the inner loop except for the north split, the first phase of the project, which has already begun. The Indy Chamber Foundation said the study will “inform implementation efforts” in the year 2030 and beyond.

Newspaper giants Gatehouse, Gannett likely to seek cost savings after merger

August 6, 2019 | The Washington Post

Efficiencies wrought by the merger might result in publications that rely less on local reporters and more on USA Today-type stories produced or edited remotely and published in dozens of the company’s publications.

NATE FELTMAN: Indy Chamber/IBJ HobNob to kick off mayor’s race

July 2, 2019

IBJ will moderate a debate between incumbent Joe Hogsett and challenger Jim Merritt about the city’s most pressing issues.

Indianapolis Public Schools picks interim superintendent to lead district

June 21, 2019 | Chalkbeat Indiana and Dylan Peers McCoy

Interim superintendent Aleesia Johnson, a longtime ally of charter schools, was officially chosen to lead Indianapolis Public Schools by the district’s school board Friday.

Area leaders balk at Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett’s regional infrastructure plan

May 30, 2019

Several area mayors say they’ve been meeting to discuss regional cooperation—talks that Hogsett has been a part of—but had not signed off on any plan like the one the Indianapolis Democrat proposed. The Hogsett plan would create winners and losers among counties.

Indy Chamber reveals videos from city’s Amazon HQ2 bid package

April 25, 2019

Indy Chamber President Michael Huber said the local bid package was “one of two that were personally handed to Jeff Bezos” by the Amazon team. The chamber is now repurposing some of the materials from the package for more economic development efforts.

Indiana Senate votes to send controversial hate crimes bill to governor

April 2, 2019

The Indiana Senate adopted the House's version of a bias crimes bill on Tuesday afternoon, sending the legislation to Gov. Eric Holcomb despite complaints from opponents who say the bill isn’t specific enough.

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