From Rihanna to the Police: Tonic Ball reveals its honored acts
Organizers of the 22nd edition of Tonic Ball on Thursday unveiled the quartet of honored artists and the date for this year’s event.
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Cummins forms joint venture to build multibillion-dollar battery plant
The joint venture will initially focus on the production of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for commercial battery-electric trucks.
Brad Chambers gives his gubernatorial campaign $5 million boost
Brad Chambers, a late entry into the 2024 governor’s race, is expected to receive strong support from the business community but lacks the statewide name recognition of other high-profile candidates.
Andretti special purpose acquisition company to merge with Boston-based AI startup
Andretti Acquisition Corp., a blank-check company that was formed last year, announced Wednesday that it plans to merge with Boston-based startup Zapata AI.
Upland’s College Avenue location to add a barber shop
The Upland restaurant and bar will devote 400 square feet to Black Orchid, which presently operates three central Indiana shops.
U.S. pump prices reach highest seasonal level in more than a decade
Fuel markets have been squeezed, with U.S. national stockpiles staying largely below seasonal norms since around mid-July.
Chris Baggott stepping down as ClusterTruck CEO; successor named
Baggott, who co-founded ClusterTruck in 2015, plans to continue his involvement in the company through his role as board chair.
IBJ Podcast: Brothers behind tech firm Qualifi on being Black founders, raising capital, ‘unwillingness to die’
Darrian and Devyn Mikell discuss the inspiration they’ve received from their family (including an older brother with a Pro Bowl career in the NFL); how they handle the rollercoaster of startup life; obstacles that Black entrepreneurs face; and the importance of a diverse staff.
Alex Palou wins second IndyCar championship in three years
Alex Palou locked up the title Sunday with one weekend remaining in the 17-race schedule, marking the first time in IndyCar the championship has been settled before the finale since the late Dan Wheldon won in 2005.
Businesses along U.S. 31 will be forced to move with construction. They say it’s unfair.
Since, 1968, Wilson Farm Market has operated along U.S. 31 in Arcadia, overseen by three generations of Wilsons. However, that might not be true for the next one.
Mass Ave retailer Homespun: Modern Handmade to close
Shop that sells goods made by Midwest artisans opened in Irvington in 2010 and moved to Mass Ave in 2014.
Local coffee shop to take former Starbucks spot on Monument Circle
Command Coffee has signed a long-term lease for the space, which Starbucks vacated late last year, citing concerns about the safety of its employees.
Rally conference pitch contest selects five startup winners
The five winners—three startups from California and one each from Kentucky and Massachusetts—are now eligible for up to $1 million in investment funding, provided they commit to establishing a presence in Indiana for at least a year.
‘Grown-up’ Butter fine art fair expecting 10,000 attendees at the Stutz
The third annual Butter fine art fair has a director for the first time, a role made necessary by the event’s growing reputation, bigger physical footprint and its growing attendance.
Former Colts great Peyton Manning discusses football, business success at Rally
In a conversation with former Indiana Gov. and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, Manning discussed his career, family, leadership and post-football business endeavors.
Republican consultant Anne Hathaway picked to lead Indiana GOP
Hathaway, a longtime Republican politico and consultant, is the first woman to serve as the state party chair.
City issues RFP for redevelopment of Drake apartment property
The request for proposals requires bids to include an offer of more than $1 million for the property and to fulfill federal Community Development Block Grant parameters
TWG’s ambitious Old City Hall proposal chosen over several other bids
A few of other bids were similar to the selected proposal put forth by TWG Development, while others went in a distinctly different direction. Here’s a look at those proposals.
Developer planning 230 townhouse, apartment units near LEAP district in Lebanon
Paddock Place would bring the number of housing units planned to more than 700 near the future Eli Lilly and Co. manufacturing campus.
First Merchants to establish regional HQ in Indianapolis with $18M office purchase
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp., parent of First Merchants Bank, plans to relocate about 175 jobs to the new headquarters and add another 100 over the next five years.