U.S. small-business optimism drops on outlook for economy, credit
A National Federation of Independent Business index of sentiment fell to a four-month low in September.
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Future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in autoworkers strike
With the UAW strike now in its fourth week, EVs and their potential impact on job security have become central to union negotiations with the automakers.
Developer resubmits plans for $65M senior living community in Westfield
Plans call for the 200-unit project to include a three-story, 150,000-square-foot main building and eight “villa-style” buildings.
IndyStar editor leaving to become CEO of Indiana Local News Initiative
Bro Krift will be founding CEO of the Indiana Local News Initiative, a not-for-profit media organization announced in February.
Three historic buildings near Monument Circle sold to Chicago-area firm
The connected buildings contain 161,500 square feet of office space, which is all leased to the Indiana Department of Health.
With $111M investment, Indiana University betting big on microelectronics
Indiana University is partnering with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, to boost the growth of the microelectronics industry in Indiana.
UPDATE: Indy Chamber PAC to endorse Hogsett for mayoral reelection
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce has historically favored incumbents in mayoral elections.
Purdue launches broadband team to improve internet access in Indiana
The new Purdue Broadband Team, announced Monday, will work with local communities across Indiana to determine where better broadband access is needed and what tools residents and businesses need to deploy internet services.
Fishers, Delaware Township to fill Nickel Plate Trail connection gaps along 131st Street
The Fishers City Council on Monday night approved a $482,500 plan that will make it easier for runners, walkers and bikers to access the Nickel Plate Trail on the city’s northwest side.
Fishers City Council OKs plan for 225 homes on city’s southeast side
Reston, Virginia-based Ryan Homes plans to build the 109-acre Flat Fork development along East 96th Street between Cyntheanne Road to the east and Georgia Road to the west.
Indianapolis-based health-tech startup lands $2M investment
Indianapolis-based Plan Forward, which helps dental practices set up membership plans for their patients, plans to use most of the investment on sales and marketing, while some will go toward improving its software platform.
Creative agency plans move to historic Lockerbie building
Indianapolis marketing and communications agency Well Done Marketing plans to move to a building constructed in 1861 that was once home to businesses operated by well-known interior designer and historic preservationist Sallie Rowland.
New Indiana senator chosen in caucus
Greg Goode, former state director for Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young, will replace outgoing state Sen. Jon Ford in Senate District 38 after winning a caucus vote.
Nearly two-thirds of serious mental health needs unmet in Marion County, report says
The latest report, called “Community Mental Health Needs Assessment Report for Marion County,” estimates that nearly 26,000 residents who needed treatment for a mental illness in 2022 did not receive it.
New vodka brand features Indiana-themed name and pickle twist
Indianapolis-based sales engineer T.J. Marsh plans to begin production of Hoosa Vodka this month in the Holy Cross neighborhood.
Joby Aviation founder predicts electric air taxis will be in service by 2025
The notion that hundreds or even thousands of electric-powered air taxis could be whisking people over jammed roads is inching away from science fiction and closer to reality.
Tensions rise over deposition, judge selection in Rust’s ballot-access suit
A lawsuit filed by Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Rust appears to be in a stalemate amid the search for a new judge, disagreements over filing timelines and contention over a deposition.
Nobel economics prize goes to professor for research on workplace gender gap
Claudia Goldin is just the third woman to win the prize out of 93 economics laureates.
IBJ Podcast: Shawn Fain, UAW’s firebrand prez, was forged in Kokomo’s union hotbed
IBJ reporter John Russell talks about his recent trip to Kokomo to learn how the union boss was shaped by his experiences there.
Holiday shopping season is here, at least according to retailers
Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Best Buy and other big retailers are kicking off big sales events as consumers continue to move up their holiday timetables.