Clark Foundation, Lilly to partner on new downtown basketball court
Plans call for the basketball court to be open to the public as part of a pocket park concept that will include some new trees and other landscaping.
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Counting Crows to headline Carb Day concert on Indy 500 weekend
The Carb Day concert, an infield party scheduled for May 22, is one of three music events leading up to the Indianapolis 500.
IBJ Media, NCAA and Indiana Sports Corp. name 10 for Be Better Awards
The late Jim Morris frequently challenged himself and those around him to “be better,” and the award seeks to recognize those in Indianapolis who embrace his dedication to faith, family, friends, community and vocation.
Post Malone joins lineup of free Final Four concerts
Multi-genre hitmaker Post Malone will headline the closing night of the March Madness Music Festival at American Legion Mall.
IBJ Podcast: Downtown barbershop owner anticipating Final Four, new hotels, ‘big boom ahead’
As Red’s Classic Barber Shop claws its way back from the pandemic years, William Hogg is bullish on downtown development and says safety concerns shouldn’t be overblown.
Purdue holds on to win third straight trip to Sweet 16
Purdue University defeated the Miami Hurricanes 79-69 on Sunday afternoon in a game that was closer than the final score would indicate, earning a spot in the Sweet 16
Q&A: Discipline and drive led Lopez-Liggett to health care exec role
The St. Louis native joined Anthem Inc. 19 years ago in an entry-level sales position. Now, she leads one of the largest insurers in Indiana.
Five MCL restaurants closing, but Indianapolis-based chain says other sites are strong
Indianapolis-based MCL Restaurant & Bakery, which celebrates its 76th anniversary this month, said it planned to focus on its remaining seven restaurants.
‘Bigger Picture’ poster exhibition highlights Hollywood’s animal magnetism
The event organized by Indianapolis-based Lodge Design & Marketing serves as a fundraiser for the upcoming Indy Film Fest.
Culver’s to open first downtown Indianapolis location
This Culver’s will be a rarity for the Wisconsin-based chain because it won’t be in a stand-alone building and it won’t offer drive-thru service.
Longtime GM of JW Marriott Indianapolis handing over the keys
Phil Ray, whose tenure at the largest hotel in Indianapolis include hosting 26 college basketball teams during the pandemic, plans to end his 41-year career in the hospitality industry this spring.
Buckingham planning four-floor, $11M office building across from Central Library
Rdoor Housing Corp. is expected to be the primary tenant for the structure at 817 N. Pennsylvania St., which also would have a street-level bank branch.
Indianapolis Zoo CEO Rob Shumaker resigns after leave of absence
Shumaker, who led the Indianapolis Zoo for a decade, began a leave of absence for undisclosed reasons in mid-February.
Butler’s Thad Matta announces retirement from coaching
Matta left Butler in 2001 to go to Xavier University and eventually went on to coach Ohio State University. He returned to Butler in 2022 and compiled a 63-69 record in four seasons.
Summer Stock Stage casts deaf actor in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ local company premiere
Summer Stock Stage will be the first central Indiana theater company to stage “Dear Evan Hansen,” a musical that won six Tony Awards in 2017.
IBJ Podcast: What are the opportunities for humans as AI impacts workforce?
Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, says we need to focus on how we can complement AI and excel at work best handled with human skills as the technology encroaches on even the C-suite.
Riviera Club pools expected to open this summer as more than 1,000 members commit to fee
In February, the 93-year-old nonprofit informed members of an approximately $1.85 million in operating losses during the past four years and approximately $3 million in total debt.
Q&A: State Bank CEO Matt Price says local knowledge is key to success in both banking and law
As CEO of Brownsburg-based State Bank, Price has a somewhat unusual career history: Rather than climbing the ranks within banking, he spent 30-plus years as an attorney before joining the bank last year.
Jim Irsay Collection auction yields dizzying bids for David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia guitars
The guitar used on iconic Pink Floyd albums “Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall” shattered a sales record in Thursday’s auction, which also saw the sale of Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” scroll.
Noblesville arena selected as new site for Horizon League basketball championships
The Horizon League, which includes Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University Fort Wayne among its 11 member schools, will move the championships from Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.