Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

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Inside INdiana Business is the statewide leader for Indiana business news. Every week, we spotlight the top business news stories, highlight new companies and emerging technology and feature exclusive interviews with the biggest names in Indiana business.

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Indiana Solar Manufacturing, Rural Health and Creative Economy

Indiana solar manufacturing takes a major step forward as CS PowerTech opens a nearly $1 billion Jeffersonville cell factory expected to create 1,200 jobs. Rusty Schmit, president of CS PowerTech, explains how the River Ridge Commerce Center facility will produce advanced HJT photovoltaic cells for panels deployed across the United States. He discusses the decision to change technologies during development, the specialized workforce needed for production, and the company's role in rebuilding a domestic solar supply chain. The program also tracks major investment across Indiana. Indiana Michigan Power proposes a natural gas generating facility at its Rockport site as coal units move toward retirement. A defense industrial campus near Crane expands to more than 1,500 acres, Columbus opens a center for machine and vehicle technology, and Purdue Research Foundation acquires an Indianapolis research building. IBJ Media's Indiana 250 gathering brings together leaders from across the state to assess the economy, regional growth and the outlook for investment. Kylie Veleta reports on Margaret Mary Health's new $125 million hospital in Batesville, one of the state's first fully electric hospitals. Additional health and life sciences stories include Dan Malarek's appointment to lead Roche Diagnostics North America, new ownership and expansion plans at Fort Wayne Metals, and Langham Logistics' pharmaceutical cold storage growth in Plainfield. The broadcast closes with Amplify Hancock's workforce training campus and Polina Osherov's case for treating Indiana's creative industries as an economic sector. Osherov, executive director of Pattern Inc. and founding board chair of the Creative Economy Leadership Alliance, says the group will advocate for policy, investment and infrastructure supporting private-sector creative businesses. Inside Indiana Business is presented by Elevate Ventures, Indiana University, and the Indiana Association of Realtors.
Jul 19

Indiana Nuclear Push, Columbus Growth and 2026 Outlook

Indiana nuclear energy moves to the center of the state's growth strategy as communities prepare for rising electricity demand and new investment.Guest host Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, examines the Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities program with Jon Ford, executive director of the Indiana Office of Energy Development. Ford explains the three-tier process, why local support must come first, and how data centers, electrification and industrial growth are reshaping the state's power needs.Columbus Mayor Mary K. Ferdon details the Four Pack, also called Finish on Fourth, a downtown redevelopment effort built around city-owned properties and community input. She also discusses the Advanced Machine and Vehicle Innovation Center, or AMVIC, and its focus on clean power, battery storage, workforce technology and employee retraining.The program also reports on Redwire's new Georgetown research and manufacturing facility, where teams can work live with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Redwire's Indiana operation supports life sciences projects, including 3D bioprinting and pharmaceutical research. Other headlines include the SK hynix semiconductor project in West Lafayette, Copper Works expansion in New Haven, housing market gains, Buc-ee's plans in Greenwood, Wawa's proposed Mooresville location and major port investments.Lesley Weidenbener, editor and assistant publisher of the Indianapolis Business Journal and The Indiana Lawyer, looks toward the second half of 2026. Her preview covers Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich, the Secretary of State race, data center investment, Eli Lilly's growth and major economic development stories still taking shape.
Jul 12

Chicago Bears, Data Centers, and Northwest Indiana's Economic Boom

Northwest Indiana generates more than $47 billion annually, and the region is drawing national attention from the NFL, Big Tech, and AI infrastructure developers alike. IBJ Media President Mitch Frazier joins the show with takeaways from the Innovate Indiana event at Valparaiso University, where nearly 350 business and community leaders gathered to discuss the region's momentum. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott weighs in on the bipartisan push to land the Chicago Bears and the broader case for Indiana's business climate. The episode also covers the Marion County wheel tax debate, a $100 flat fee on all vehicles that passed the Indianapolis City-County Council 14-10 but faces a potential veto from Mayor Joe Hogsett. The city's annual infrastructure spending deficit ranges from $635 million to $1 billion. Also featured: Evonik's $100 million investment to modernize its Lafayette pharmaceutical ingredients facility, Riverside Manufacturing's new Fort Wayne headquarters, a $21 million mixed-use development in Clarksville, and Bosse Field's $2.1 million turf upgrade in Evansville. Indianapolis startup Fitasy, based in the 16 Tech Innovation District, is making waves with its 3D-printed custom footwear after partnering with USA Diving for its international debut in Bolzano, Italy. Plus, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Design Clinic connects students with industry partners on real-world engineering challenges.
Jul 5

Indiana Tourism, Do it Best, WNBA at 30

Indiana's tourism economy hit nearly $17 billion in visitor spending in 2024, welcoming 83 million visitors across the state. From Holiday World and Splashin' Safari's $22 million Cannonball Water Coaster to Indiana Dunes National Park drawing travelers from Chicago and Detroit, the state is positioning tourism as a core economic development strategy, not just a leisure draw.Amy Howell, interim CEO of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, discusses the "playcation" trend, competition from neighboring states with larger marketing budgets, and what makes Indiana's offerings distinct, from French Lick to the Pete Dye Golf Trail.Fort Wayne-based Do it Best Group is moving True Value's headquarters from Chicago to its Electric Works campus, creating a unified home for the world's largest home improvement cooperative, serving more than 8,000 retailers in 60 countries. CEO Dan Starr explains why Indiana's business climate drove the decision.Also covered: Patrick Industries and LCI Industries merging in Elkhart, Kimball Electronics acquiring a Netherlands company for $100 million, the Chicago Bears' ongoing site evaluation in Hammond, the WNBA at 30 with league pioneer Val Ackerman and Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf, and how Eli Lilly funded all-terrain trackchairs now available at all 37 Indiana state parks.
Jun 28

Slate Auto, Buc-ee's in Greenwood, IN and the Obama Center's Indiana Impact

Slate Auto's Warsaw EV truck plant is drawing comparisons to Indiana's next great manufacturing era, with 180,000 pre-orders, a sub-$25,000 price tag, and a projected $40 billion economic impact over 20 years. Conexus Indiana President and CEO Jay Wirts breaks down what the startup's rise signals for the state's manufacturing workforce and the growing role of AI on the factory floor. Also covered: Buc-ee's is eyeing its first Indiana location in Greenwood, and Wally's is set to open its largest travel center to date in Whitestown. In Johnson County, Endress+Hauser marks a $50 million campus expansion. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott says a proposed $7 billion data center deal may collapse before month's end, even as the city remains in contention for a potential Chicago Bears stadium. South Bend-based Envel Facade spent five years fabricating the monumental lettering on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, and the company says the project is already generating new inquiries. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, now five years old, reports more than $36 million in monthly revenue and has a $135 million Lake County Convention Center under construction next door. Plus, IU student entrepreneurs behind 9 AM Club, a health-conscious vodka cocktail, are expanding from one flavor to four this summer and moving into eight-pack cartons to compete in the national ready-to-drink market. Indiana's BioHeartland brand made its national debut at the BIO Conference in San Diego, positioning the state against established life sciences hubs.
Jun 21

Mike Pence on Conservatism, Indiana Economy, and Trump

Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence sits down with Gerry Dick to discuss his new book, "What Conservatives Believe," his assessment of the Trump administration, and his outlook for Indiana's manufacturing and life sciences sectors. Pence outlines his concerns about the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, arguing that any final deal must include full dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program and an end to support for terrorist organizations. He also draws a distinction between policies he supports in the current administration, including border security and tax cut extensions, and those he believes reflect a troubling shift toward populist right thinking, including broad-based tariffs, pharmaceutical price controls, and what he calls the nationalization of American businesses. On Indiana, Pence weighs in on River Ridge Commerce Center's manufacturing ambitions, the state's competitive economic policies, and why he remains optimistic about Indiana's future in life sciences. Also this week: a South Bend company's five-year role in building the Obama Presidential Center; Fort Wayne's 122nd Fighter Wing making a case for two F-35A units; the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine launching a pet care app; ArriveAI expanding its autonomous delivery network at Hancock Health; questions surrounding LIV Golf's planned return to Chatham Hills in Westfield; and housing development momentum in Knox County.
Jun 14

Chicago Bears to Hammond, TaylorMade Expansion, Riley Lung Device

Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. says the Chicago Bears are looking at more than one potential stadium site in his city, even as Illinois Governor JB Pritzker pushes for a special legislative session to keep the team in-state. McDermott tells host Gerry Dick the deal is close but not final, and the city won't celebrate until there are shovels in the ground. Also this week, TaylorMade breaks ground on a nearly $60 million warehouse and distribution expansion in Evansville, a move the golf equipment giant says allows it to reach 80% of its customers within three days. The investment is part of a broader wave of economic momentum in Southwest Indiana, including a new Ohio River bridge connecting Evansville to Henderson, Kentucky, and more than $100 million in recent local deals.In the Business of Health, Riley Children's Hospital pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Erick Forno has developed a smartphone attachment called Aware that uses sonar technology to measure lung function at home. The device is entering a clinical trial with hundreds of Indiana participants and could transform daily monitoring for patients with asthma and COPD.Plus, Fishers District announces a $169 million expansion anchored by JD Finish Line's headquarters relocation from Indianapolis, Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame launches a $200 million fundraising campaign, and Sweetwater Sound founder Chuck Surack details a $250 million motorsports complex planned for Auburn.
Jun 7

Indiana's Data Center Boom, Migration Surge, and New Attractions

Indiana is cementing itself as a national hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure, with more than 90 data centers operating, planned, or under construction across the state. Amazon Web Services alone has committed over $33 billion to Indiana data centers, with Google, Microsoft, and Meta also building or operating campuses statewide. Paul Brenner, interim director of the Notre Dame Center for Research Computing, explains why Indiana's power infrastructure, available land, and state leadership make it competitive with established data center markets like Virginia and Texas. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is hosting forums statewide to address community concerns about energy use, water consumption, and land use as development accelerates. Also this week, Make My Move co-founder and COO Evan Hawkins joins host Gerry Dick to mark five years and nearly 2,400 new residents attracted to Indiana through the remote-work relocation program. Half of those movers had no prior connection to the state. Communities like Muncie, Jasper, and Evansville are among the top destinations. Business of Health reporter Kylie Veleta covers a $150 million radiopharmaceutical plant coming to Whitestown from RayzeBio, a Boston Scientific distribution facility planned for Plainfield, and the story of 19-year-old IU Kelley School of Business student Grant Myers, who built a creatine supplement brand now sold at Grand Park, the largest youth sports complex in the country. Rounding out the hour: the latest on the Chicago Bears stadium saga, Fort Wayne's new music tourism initiative, and the opening of Sky Lake Ventures, a $100 million amusement park in Sheridan.

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A must listen!

08/29/2022

PNW👍🏻

Gerry does an outstanding job covering business information about our great state.
Biased as heck

Jun 29

60 pound loser

I used to like this but now it's extremely biased having Mike Pence on was absolutely terrible. That's probably the last one I try I didn't even listen to the whole thing i couldn't even finish.
Indiana Business anywhere in the World

02/16/2018

Matt Javit

Thank you for adding this format so I can continue to stay in the loop on Indiana business from anywhere as my wife and I travel the world. Indianapolis business is very important to me and this podcast allows me to stay informed on all of the latest trends and topics of America's greatest city.