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Developers asked for proposals for LEAP’s mixed-use village

July 21, 2026
Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The 1,000-acre village portion of the LEAP Research and Innovation District is expected to include housing, retail, hospitality and dining venues, and recreational spaces.

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Indiana state Senate candidate wants to consolidate water oversight

July 17, 2026
Joey Harris

If elected in November, the Carmel Republican said that he would push legislation to create a cabinet-level, “Water Czar,” responsible for overseeing large-scale water withdrawals.

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Goodrich to remain CEO of Gaylor while Indiana commerce secretary

July 14, 2026 | Joey Harris

New Indiana Commerce Secretary Chuck Goodrich said his company and the state have established processes to prevent conflicts.

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Indy council committee advances data center pause

July 13, 2026 | Joey Harris

In a statement released shortly before the vote, Mayor Joe Hogsett also announced his support for the moratorium.

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SK Hynix $3.87B plant construction underway amid surging chip demand despite zoning suit

July 10, 2026 | Joey Harris

The plant is among at least nine that SK Hynix has in development or under construction, most in South Korea, and all aimed at fulfilling the growing demand for advanced computing, especially AI.

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Indy council to pursue data center moratorium in response to community push

July 10, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Nearly a third of Indiana counties have approved some restrictions on data center development.

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STEM-focused human resources company expanding in Plainfield

July 6, 2026 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

STEM DTS expects to create up to 75 jobs in Plainfield by the end of 2029, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office announced Monday.

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Nearly a third of Indiana counties have moved to restrict data centers

July 6, 2026 | Farrah Anderson, WFYI

Indiana has aggressively courted data centers as part of its economic development push, but developments of all sizes have also drawn widespread opposition.

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Andrea Richter-Garry named CEO of Indy Economic Development Inc.

June 24, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Richter-Garry has been serving as the economic development group’s interim chief executive since the retirement of Jim Schellinger in April.

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Central Indiana mayors discuss talent attraction, regionalism, public safety at public event

June 24, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Ten mayors from across central Indiana gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday for this year’s edition of Meet the Mayors: A State of the Region Event.

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Porter County shaky on planned taxes for Bears stadium in Hammond

June 22, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The financing for Indiana’s package to lure the stadium project from Illinois includes restaurant tax in Lake and Porter counties

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Greenwood considering rezoning plan for state’s first Buc-ee’s travel center

June 19, 2026 | IBJ Staff

The plans confirm an IBJ story from November that revealed discussions between the Texas-based mega-travel center operator and Greenwood officials to build the center site off of East Worthsville Road and Interstate 65 in Greenwood.

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In his final IEDC meeting, Adams touts Indiana’s regional development approach

June 19, 2026 | Joey Harris

The state of Indiana will be included in a report by the Washington-based Brookings Institution that also highlights New York, California and Virginia.

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IEDC ‘on track’ to close out first edition of community grants, start awarding new round

June 18, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana Economic Development Corp. leaders say the state’s $1 billion economic development grant program is right on schedule, including two initiatives tackling blight and benefiting the arts.

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Governor officially names Chuck Goodrich to lead state commerce efforts

June 18, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Confirming a report from earlier this week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced Gaylor Electric CEO Goodrich as the state’s next commerce secretary.

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Governor to name Chuck Goodrich as next Indiana commerce secretary

June 16, 2026 | Joey Harris

Goodrich, a former state representative, has been CEO of Indianapolis-based Gaylor Electric Inc. since 2018.

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Fishers City Council OKs incentive agreements for $169M Fishers District expansion

June 16, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The expansion includes a major corporate relocation by JD Finish Line and the development of a new fieldhouse and 166 apartments and 98 townhomes by Buckingham Properties.

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Porter County Council president says support of Bears tax cost him election

June 11, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business

Andy Vasquez, who lost his Republican primary bid for reelection, said community opposition to a proposed 1% food and beverage tax authorized under Indiana Senate Bill 27 became a defining issue in the race.

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$169M Fishers District expansion includes JD Finish Line HQ, new fieldhouse, apartments, townhomes

June 10, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

JD Finish Line, home to the JD Sports and Finish Line brands, plans to relocate from Indianapolis to Fishers, where it will establish a 350,000-square-foot North America headquarters in the former Navient Building.

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Illinois governor opens door to new Bears talks, blames team for stadium stumbles

June 9, 2026 | John Pletz, Crain's Chicago Business

Ilinois Gov. JB Pritzker stopped short of taking personal responsibility for not getting a deal over the goal line with state legislators, but he blamed the Bears for various fumbles along the way.

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Gary airport positioned to benefit from Bears stadium in Indiana, officials say

June 9, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business and Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The Gary/Chicago International Airport is about 10 minutes north of the proposed site, which is the only location currently being considered by the NFL franchise for its new game-day home

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Braun: Bears stadium ‘not a done deal’ but he’s ‘feeling good’ about Hammond’s chances

June 8, 2026 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

While Braun did not discuss any details of signing agreements with the Bears, he did note that work beginning on a new stadium is still years away.

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