IU medical school wins $49M grant to continue Alzheimer’s studies
The money will be used to study animal models of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease as well as perform rigorous testing of potential therapeutics in animals.
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Broad Ripple’s Alley Cat Lounge to expand space, dining options
The Alley Cat will take over the Egyptian Cafe’s previous location, in a move that will transform the schedule and perhaps the identity of one of the city’s signature dive bars.
IU law students helping university’s athletes with NIL deals
Students at Indiana University Maurer School of Law are now working with IU Bloomington athletes to make sure they aren’t at risk when they sign off on an agreement.
Interest in running for IPS board wanes amid big-budget campaigns, political heat
The paucity of candidates comes right as the district embarks on its Rebuilding Stronger plan, a major overhaul to address declining enrollment and an impending fiscal cliff.
Feds approve Indiana’s $100M plan for electric vehicle charging network
The approval paves the way for the Indiana Department of Transportation to begin the process of installing more than 100 charging stations across the state.
Upland Brewing to expand in Indy area with taproom near Castleton
Upland will add to its local roster that includes locations in Fountain Square, Carmel and the intersection of 49th Street and College Avenue.
City seeks ideas for revamping Twin Aire Shopping Plaza, former drive-in theater
The city’s “request for information” is likely to garner suggestions from developers for mixed-use developments, apartments, community spaces and facilities for not-for-profits.
White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets
The new rule is intended help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines to offer better fares.
NFL ends Pro Bowl in favor of skills competitions, flag game instead
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions company will help shape programming for “The Pro Bowl Games” and promote the event’s content.
IBJ Podcast: Butler’s Barry Collier on longevity, competing in Big East and hiring Thad Matta
Host Mason King asks Collier about his long-term goals, his success in fundraising and improving Butler athletic facilities, and Butler’s transition to the Big East.
GOP critics say politics drives ESG choices for investment firms
Conservative Republican blowback continues to grow against a concept known as ESG investing, which takes environmental, social and corporate governance concerns into consideration when assessing the value of companies.
With 10 media holdings, Urban One looks to blanket Indy
As regional vice president for Maryland-based Urban One, Deon Levingston holds the keys to the biggest house in Indianapolis broadcasting.
Total Wine & More plans store in Westfield—its fourth in Indiana since legal victory
The Bethesda, Maryland-based liquor superstore chain will open the 34,000-square-foot store—its largest in Indiana—on Sept. 28 at Cool Creek Commons at 2520 E. 146th St. in Westfield.
Mass Ave cocktail bar planned at former Libertine site
The husband-and-wife team of Dan and Anna Cage will add the bar, called Nowhere Special, to a portfolio that includes Broad Ripple restaurant Ambrosia, Fall Creek Place restaurant Bocca and Fountain Square speakeasy Commodore.
IBJ Podcast: How Hotel Tango went from Fletcher Place to 25 states
Co-founder Travis Barnes discusses Hotel Tango’s creation, its rocketing sales and how one of the state’s first micro-distilleries could establish such a big footprint in less than a decade.
Thompson named as new Indiana House Ways and Means chairman
Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Lizton, replaces Ways and Means Chair State Rep. Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, who is retiring from the legislature in November after nearly 30 years of service.
Last days of Duke: Developer, jobs set to dissolve with acquisition’s approval
Duke Realty Corp.’s legacy will linger beyond its pending $26 billion all-stock acquisition by industrial-sector behemoth Prologis Inc., expected to close early next month.
Online sneaker business is a Fishers father-daughter venture
Abby Vitale’s struggle to find sneakers she liked in a woman’s size 7 last year at a shoe resellers’ convention has led to a growing business and has established an online community for female sneakerheads.
Tensions boil between ER docs, insurers as no-surprises law rolls out
The federal No Surprises Act—which took effect Jan. 1 and protects patients from receiving surprise medical bills resulting from unexpected, out-of-network coverage—is already creating huge waves.
Pet food maker begins construction on $260M plant in Rushville
The new facility will be Diamond Pet Foods’ first in Indiana and represents one of the largest private investments in Rushville’s history, according to the Rush County Economic Development Corp.