On second try, Westfield City Council OKs move to second-class city status
The change in status means voters in 2027 will elect a city clerk and two additional city council members—one at-large and another representing a sixth district.
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Lilly experimental drug lowers heart disease risk factor in just one dose, study finds
Lilly’s lepodisiran, given at the highest dose, reduced a heart disease-linked protein to undetectable levels for 48 weeks, according to the study.
IBJ Podcast: From humble beginnings, apartment developer built $500 million firm in 10 years
Eric Garrett grew up in Evansville below the poverty line. In the latest edition of the IBJ Podcast, he discusses launching The Garrett Cos. from a barn in his backyard in Greenwood and the strategy that created the 37th largest private company in Indiana in less than 10 years.
Honda to give autoworkers 11% raise following UAW’s labor victories
Employees at Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant in Greensburg are among those who will qualify for raises.
IPS seeks community help to expand before- and after-school care
The Engage Every Student Indianapolis campaign—launched on Thursday with At Your School, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, and other community partners.
Comedian Nimesh Patel engages audiences on his terms
Former “SNL” writer Nimesh Patel will bring his “Fast and Loose” tour to the Egyptian Room in Old National Centre on Nov. 18.
Republic Services to build plastics recycling operation on south side
Republic Services called the development the “nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility,” designed to address increasing demand from consumers and packaging manufacturers for recycled plastic.
Carmel condo at top of City Center could fetch up to $7.5M
The SkyPalace has five bedrooms, a room with three bunk beds, a rooftop pool, eight parking spots, three private entrances, two hidden passages, a safe room, a sauna, three fire pits, three outdoor grilling areas and a bar.
Lilly bracing for demand crush for newly approved obesity drug
The Indianapolis-based drug company is ramping up manufacturing capacity to avoid possible shortages and to meet potentially huge demand in a nation where more than 40% of adults are classified as obese.
General Motors says it’s only interested in entering Formula One with Andretti Global
General Motors plans to send a small group of executives to next week’s Las Vegas Grand Prix in hopes of jump-starting conversations with F1 and series owner Liberty Media about the Andretti application.
RH sets opening date for store, restaurant at former DeHaan estate
The public will be able to shop seven days a week at the previously gated 41,762-square-foot mansion known as Linden House.
Butler University athletic director Collier announces retirement
Barry Collier, who has overseen Butler’s athletic programs since 2006, plans to step down effective April 30, 2024.
Hogsett wins third term in most expensive mayor’s race in Indianapolis history
Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett beat back his best-funded Republican challenger ever in businessman Jefferson Shreve, winning a third term Tuesday in what was the most expensive mayoral race in Indianapolis history.
Indianapolis-based life sciences research firm Pearl Pathways acquired by Versiti
The acquisition is the second in central Indiana this year for Versiti, a not-for-profit specializing in blood-health services.
Plans advance for nearly $6M overhaul of Crispus Attucks athletic facilities
The project on the downtown high school school campus entails relocating a pesky Verizon cell tower, reorienting the football field and track and upgrading seating for fans, coaches and the media.
In Indy visit, Donald Trump Jr., Jim Banks offer vision for parallel economy
Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Indiana)were joined by Michael Seifert, founder and CEO of PublicSq., a digital marketplace of businesses that support conservative causes.
New Garfield Park business Skosh seeks coffee fans, home decor shoppers
Store founder Haley Hilts describes the store as “a lifestyle studio where everything you see you can buy.” Even the coffee mugs are for sale.
IBJ Podcast: Indy anesthesiologist quit career to become whiskey-making entrepreneur
Juliet Schmalz, CEO of Fortune’s Fool Whiskey, explains what possessed her to leave a lucrative and respected profession to make spirits for a living.
Visit Indy, cultural groups to visit Singapore for ideas about White River
The trip, set for Nov. 14-17, will primarily focus on the $1 billion Gardens by the Bay nature park development, which encompasses 250 acres near Singapore’s southern coast.
Judge’s ruling in latest antitrust lawsuit against NCAA could lead to billions in damages
Class-action status in the damages portion of an antitrust lawsuit against the Indianapolis-based NCAA was granted by a federal judge on Friday, a decision that could put the association on the hook for a potential multibillion dollar payout to former and current college athletes.