UPDATE: Gov. Mike Braun quickly signs Bears stadium bill
In a statement Thursday, the Chicago Bears said they “appreciate the ongoing engagement with Indiana state and local leaders” as they continue to vet a potential stadium site in Hammond.
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Eli Lilly begins using ‘mind-blowing’ LillyPod supercomputer at Indy campus
LillyPod, which occupies 30,000 square feet in a room the size of a football field, is capable of crunching massive amounts of data at high speeds and is expected to help the Lilly discover and develop drugs at a faster pace.
Hotel Tango sells its tasting room, event center businesses
The majority owners of Mooresville-based Black Dog Brewing Co. purchased Hotel Tango’s locations in Fletcher Place.
Circle Tower acquired en route to AC by Marriott hotel conversion
The revamp of the historic, Art Deco building likely will begin by August, with completion set for 2027.
Riviera Club calls on members to pay extra $1,500 fee to keep facility open
The 93-year-old, members-only club has sustained about $1.85 million in operating losses during the past four years and is trying to meet its most pressing financial obligations.
Lawmakers eye road spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
A provision added to the northwest Indiana stadium bill would require State Budget Committee review of any highway project with a price tag of at least $250 million.
Ivy Tech launching construction skills education program
In partnership with the Lennar Foundation — the philanthropic arm of Miami, Florida-based Lennar Corp. — the one-semester program is designed to give students a pathway to immediate employment in the construction industry.
IBJ Podcast: How Mom Water got hot, and the answer to, ‘Am I the best person to be CEO?’
Jill and Bryce Morrison spill on their mom-and-pop leap of faith, the wisdom in handing over the CEO reins, and the creation of their new product based on unsweetened tea.
Q&A: How a welding company ventured into specialty golf equipment
Michael VanDeventer and Ted Roark of Roark Custom Golf Works talked with IBJ about the company’s foray into golf clubs and what it means to lead a family business into the 21st century.
Acai-focused Playa Bowls to make Indiana debut with Fishers shop
Two siblings who made their mark on high school basketball in Indiana did their part to bring a popular smoothie bowl concept to the state.
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Hammond mayor ready for Bears stadium
The Bears are prepared to invest about $2 billion for the stadium project in Hammond, according to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
Audio engineer works on Olympic telecasts without leaving Indianapolis studio
Brice Bowman adds the finishing touches to features that take viewers “up close and personal” to Olympic athletes.
UPDATE: Amended bill paves way for potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond
As amended Thursday, Senate Bill 27 creates a financial framework for the construction of a new stadium and puts to rest speculation as to where that stadium might be built.
Pritzker ‘surprised, dismayed and very disappointed’ as Bears tout Indiana progress
The governor said his staff, legislators and Bears representatives met Wednesday for three hours to discuss legislation that might be needed for the team to build a stadium in Arlington Heights.
Indy 500 Snake Pit concert unveils DJ-producer Zedd as headliner
The infield party on May 24 will showcase Zedd and four other electronic music acts before and during the 110th running of the Indy 500, track officials announced Thursday.
Bears stadium search sparks development interest in northwest Indiana
The possibility of a Chicago Bears stadium in northwest Indiana is already accelerating development planning and drawing new investor attention, according to local officials and development experts.
Indianapolis Zoo chief Shumaker on leave of absence
Rob Shumaker joined the zoo in 2010 and was named president and CEO in 2020.
Plainfield Fire Territory launches prehospital blood transfusion program
Plainfield is one of 12 Indiana fire departments with prehospital blood transfusion programs in place, preventing potentially fatal blood loss in the field.
Large package of farmland hitting auction block near Lebanon’s LEAP District
The largely agricultural area has been in the spotlight for several years since state economic development officials began assembling thousands of acres of land for the district.
UPDATE: Senate set to vote on heavily amended immigration bill
Sen. Liz Brown, the Republican who authored Senate Bill 76, on Monday signed off on significant changes the House made to the bill.