2022 Innovation Issue: Indiana riding a wave of solar. Can it keep up the pace?
In all, at least 15 Indiana solar farms of 1,000 acres or more are slated to go online by 2024, with several more in various stages of development.
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2022 Innovation Issue: Indiana auto industry begins pivot to growing EV production
The state’s five automotive assembly plants, and the suppliers who serve them, produce 1.3 million cars and trucks per year, employing just more than 110,000 workers. But the vast majority of that work focuses on gas-powered vehicles.
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits
The American labor shortage that has hit restaurants, factories and other industries also is becoming a concern in Gasoline Alley, where crew members and engineers are in short supply.
McLaren to spend $25M to build IndyCar facility in Whitestown
Company officials said the project will allow Arrow McLaren SP—its IndyCar operation—to run three full-time entries in the IndyCar series in 2023
Boone County officials tout Lilly’s $2.1B manufacturing plan as a ‘game-changer’
Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry called Eli Lilly’s plans to build two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites “transformational” for his city.
Brahms and Radiohead meet at ISO, thanks to composer Steve Hackman
Audience members at Hilbert Circle Theatre will hear Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, which debuted in 1876, fused with Radiohead’s “OK Computer” album from 1997.
With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming again
Locals don’t need studies to reinforce what they already know—this month is revving up to be the best fiscal May since the 100th running of the race in 2016.
Penske ready for 300,000 guests in a full-capacity Indy 500
Roger Penske will at last be able to open the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a capacity crowd this Sunday for his first true Indianapolis 500 since buying the property in 2020.
Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 will be presented by Gainbridge for the next several years under a contract extension announced Wednesday with the online investment platform.
Lilly to anchor state’s new innovation district with $2.1B in manufacturing facilities
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Wednesday the project in Boone County will create up to 500 jobs in central Indiana, along with up to 1,500 temporary construction jobs.
Developer proposes 358-unit apartment project at Noblesville’s Hyde Park
Hyde Park Towns and Flats would be built on 17.4 acres of land west of Hamilton Town Center at the southwest corner of East 141st Street and Brooks School Road.
Andrea Morehead drops discrimination lawsuit against WTHR
The longtime news anchor’s lawsuit alleged that she had been harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers as she waged a public battle with breast cancer.
Indiana lawmakers override governor’s veto of trans sports bill
State senators voted 32-15 in favor of overriding Gov. Eric Holcomb following the same action in a 67-28 vote by the House earlier in the day.
Circle Centre owners take first steps in recasting downtown mall
The ownership group plans to begin conversations with potential developers in the near future, after receiving suggestions from four design groups for remaking the massive property as a mixed-use district.
NFL Scouting Combine staying in Indianapolis through 2024
Indianapolis, which has hosted the event since 1987, beat out competing bids from Los Angeles and Dallas.
Amazon to sublease warehouses as online shopping slows
Seattle-based Amazon doubled the size of its operations during the pandemic, adding more warehouses and employees. But as the worst of the pandemic eased, it found itself with too much warehouse space and too many workers.
IU alumni Joshua Bell, Chris Botti among headliners set for Carmel arts center
Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts, known for its Palladium venue, unveiled 51 shows during a Monday night presentation for top supporters of the not-for-profit organization.
Carmel home of late philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg goes on market for $1.65M
The home, constructed in 1940, sits in a 4.3-acre wooded, gated estate at 9950 Spring Mill Road. The 12-room house includes five bedrooms and offers panoramic views.
Penske buys key parcel across from Speedway with plans to rethink track’s ‘front door’
The acquisition across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s main entrance on 16th Street gives track officials a large swath of contiguous land for reimagining the corridor.
IBJ Podcast: Doug Boles is the Speedway’s chief evangelist
In this week’s podcast, host Mason King talks with Boles about what his daily life is like in May, why he calls race fans every day on his drive home from work and what’s ahead for the hundreds of acres of undeveloped land IMS owns.