Walmart, other US companies want to build pipeline of skilled tradespeople
The nation’s largest retailer and private employer revamped its training program last year to increase its pipeline of maintenance technicians.
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What if you just gave cash to needy? Program explores guaranteed income
The expansion of the IndyEast Guaranteed Income Initiative pilot program will provide $500 a month to 125 families over 18 months.
Grand Park among 62 sites vying to host World Cup team base camps
The authorized facilities—some of which might host multiple teams—will serve as a home-away-from-home of sorts during the World Cup’s initial, group-competition stage,
Q&A: Carmel entrepreneur pursues reset of competitive cheer industry
Patrick Cowherd has pushed for sweeping reform to the sport’s governance and safety protocols, particularly as the sport has become more widely embraced.
Lilly’s growth explosion tests state’s workforce development
Eli Lilly and Co.’s career website this month listed 254 job openings in Indianapolis and another 90 in Lebanon, accounting for more than three-quarters of the 445 open positions the pharmaceutical giant listed across the United States.
Newfields exhibition celebrates, critiques Rococo era
An ongoing exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields reaches back to the 1700s and an appreciation of the ornate and delicate to create new imagery tailored to go viral on 21st-century social media.
Canada, United States to launch formal talks to review their trade agreement
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, or USMCA, is up for review in 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump negotiated the deal in his first term and included a clause to possibly renegotiate the deal in 2026.
Indiana leaders offer glimpse into plans for compressed legislative session
Lawmakers can meet until mid-March during a non-budget year, but plan to adjourn early to offset the two weeks they spent this month on a failed partisan redistricting proposal.
Visit Indy leadership supports pursuit of downtown casino
The growing push for an Indianapolis casino is getting an assist from Visit Indy, with the executive committee opting to publicly back the effort.
Mickey’s Camp to convene for final time after 25-year run
Through the years, Mickey’s Camp—a summer retreat for business leaders—has offered sessions on topics ranging from metalsmithing and acupuncture to fly fishing and trapeze acrobatics.
Indy Chamber brings on council policy chief to lead local government affairs
Greg Stowers is moving from his job as the City-County Council’s chief administrative officer and policy director to a new position with the Indy Chamber. In a question-and-answer session with IBJ, he discusses his new role.
New forecast shows big growth in Indiana surplus
Despite Thursday’s positive forecasts, Republican state fiscal leaders showed no signs of any spending boosts for the tight budget that took effect July 1.
M&A activity gaining steam heading into 2026, Indiana attorneys say
Although the overall mergers and acquisitions market struggled to get going earlier in the year, it rebounded in the third and fourth quarters.
PayPal applies to form its own bank to expand small-business lending
PayPal has provided $30 billion in loans to more than 420,000 businesses worldwide since 2013, according to the company.
TikTok signs deal to form new unit that would ensure continued US operations
The U.S. venture will have a new, seven-member majority-American board of directors. It will also be subject to terms that “protect Americans’ data and U.S. national security.”
No. 1 IU locks up key assistant football coaches with big contract extensions
The latest move keeps two-time AP Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti and two of his most loyal and dependable assistants together for several seasons.
Some Indiana lawmakers ponder taking up marijuana debate after Trump’s reclassification order
For several years, the common refrain among some state lawmakers has been that they had no desire to tackle the issue until the federal government reclassified the drug. That argument will be removed if the president’s order receives federal regulatory approval as directed.
Indiana lawmakers react favorably to most ILEA recommendations, discuss replicating them
Indiana legislative leaders leaders are already thinking about how they could replicate the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s proposal in other parts of the state.
Artists of Suckerpunch Collective offer a hand up to peers
The Suckerpunch Collective is made up of 13 artists who aspire to cross-promote and elevate one another’s stature—and they’re taking a punk-rock approach, according to founder Matthew Aaron.
Martin University terminates staff, says it can’t pay them; encourages students to transfer
A week after Martin University announced it would “pause operations” at the end of the semester, the university terminated all staff and is encouraging students to transfer to other local colleges.