Lilly to invest another $1.6 billion in Boone County site, add 200 jobs
The expansion will bring Eli Lilly and Co.’s total investment in the project to $3.7 billion, the most the company has ever spent on a single manufacturing site.
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IBJ Podcast: ‘I didn’t know how to be someone who was blind’
In this week’s episode, Bosma Enterprises’s Lise Pace tells the story of how her son inspired her to break out of a years-long funk and start volunteering after she lost her sight, which led to a full-time job at Bosma and then an executive position.
Photo gallery: Prominent conservatives take stage at NRA convention
Several prominent conservatives took the stage during a leadership forum at the National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Indianapolis.
SpaceX’s launch of Starship could remake space exploration
SpaceX this week hopes to launch of the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built. The company plans to use Starship to send people and cargo to the moon and, ultimately, Mars.
McLaren head remains supportive of Andretti joining F1
Michael Andretti’s bid to join Formula One has met fierce resistance through the F1 paddock as teams are opposed to expanding the grid because it would dilute the pot of money for which the 10 current teams compete.
IRS looking into free electronic tax-filing system for all
Big tax preparation companies have millions of dollars to lose if the program comes to fruition. Last year, more than 60 million taxpayers were serviced by Intuit, the parent company of TurboTax, and H&R Block.
Evacuation order lifted in area near Indiana plastics fire
Authorities in eastern Indiana lifted the order for people within a half-mile radius of the fire scene after consulting with state, federal and local health officials, Matthew Cain, agency director, said Sunday.
Republican Shreve spends $1.4M on primary effort, while Hogsett holds onto $4M-plus war chest
Shreve, a businessman who sold a company last year, has largely self-funded his campaign so far.
NRA blog: Read all of the highlights from speeches by Trump, Pence, Braun and more
Former President Donald Trump tells the National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis that he once again will be its “loyal friend and fearless champion” with members’ support in 2024.
Profits at big U.S. banks show few signs of industry distress
The nation’s largest banks appear to be doing just fine despite a pair of historical bank failures last month that put the nation’s banking industry into crisis mode.
Local affiliates often play a big role when national conventions come to Indy
Groups as diverse as religious denominations, state lawmakers, humanities not-for-profits and others are now gearing up to make sure hundreds, even thousands, of members have productive and gratifying visits to Indianapolis over the next several months.
Indianapolis GOP mayoral primary battle heats up, with Shabazz and Shreve as front-runners
The question is whether the cigar-chomping, straight-talking populism of political pundit Abdul-Hakim Shabazz will be enough to overcome the deep pockets and measured approach of wealthy businessman Jefferson Shreve.
Investors say they are owed money from life settlements
The Indiana Secretary of State is investigating multiple complaints it has received against Roger Dobrovodsky and/or his business entities, which include EDU Financial Strategies, EDU Holding Trust, EDU Trust Services LLC and EDU Wealth Advisors LLC.
Carmel GOP mayoral hopefuls differ on debt, housing
Candidates Sue Finkam, Fred Glynn and Kevin Rider shared their opinions with IBJ about some of the major issues in Carmel ahead of the Republican primary.
Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss gains acclaim with comfort food, upscale cuisine
The restaurant emerged 11 years ago in a previously abandoned Fletcher Place building, immediately gathering accolades and contributing to the city’s ascent as a culinary destination.
Columbia Club eyeing rooftop upgrades with deck, dining space estimated at $10M
The rooftop plans call for an outdoor deck with seating for more than 50 people, as well as an indoor space with a small kitchen, a bar and table seating for another 50 people.
Top Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve’s governing board, said there has been little progress on inflation for more than a year.
Ash Soni to lead Kelley School of Business as dean until 2025
Soni has served as interim dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business since July. The school also appointed vice deans in Bloomington and Indianapolis.
Indiana venture activity shows signs of strength in down market, report says
PitchBook’s first-quarter venture report, released this week, shows that venture activity declined sharply year-over year nationwide, but the picture was rosier in Indiana.
Six Indy City-County Council primary races to watch
Retirements, along with newly-redrawn districts, are leading to some lively election battles in the May 2 primary for seats on the Indianapolis City-County Council. Even a few incumbents appear to be facing strong primary challenges.