Best IBJ Media Podcasts (2025)

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7/16/25 PM UPDATE: Potential new owner for Noble County Fairgrounds; Shelbyville manufacturer makes acquisition 5:25

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 16, 2025. A couple in Noble County is looking to acquire the Noble County Fairgrounds in an effort to save it from financial distress and keep the annual fair in business. A Shelbyville manufacturer has acquired another company in the city, and a new program in South Bend targets future young …

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7/16/25 AM UPDATE: Greencastle makerspace launches fellow program; Indy nonprofit breaks ground 4:46

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 16, 2025. A makerspace in Putnam County is looking to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. Plus, Shepherd Community Center breaks ground on a new facility in Indianapolis, and the new CEO of Escalade in Evansville talks tariff mitigation. Get the latest business news from …

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7/15/25 PM UPDATE: IU students market hangover cure drink, DWD layoffs off over 120 workers 5:40

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Two Indiana University friends are trying to turn a common college problem into a business venture. The pair are looking at making 9 am club the new cure for a hangover. And the Department of Workforce Development is laying off 123 workers as budget cuts hit the agency.By IBJ Media

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7/15/25 AM UPDATE: Marian launches teacher apprenticeship program; Michigan City mayor shuts down talk of data center 5:22

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 15, 2025. Marian University is launching a new program designed to address Indiana's ongoing teacher shortage. A Newton County manufacturer has acquired a company headquartered in Illinois. Plus, the mayor of Michigan City is shutting down talks of a proposed data center project. Get the latest …

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7/14/25 PM UPDATE: Zimmer Biomet makes major acquisition 6:09

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Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has bought a Texas-based company that specializes in automated surgeries. The acquisition is estimated at $177 million.By IBJ Media

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7/14/25 AM UPDATE: Gary mayor bullish on growth; Amazon hiring for Elkhart facility 5:17

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 14, 2025. Fishers-based Arrive AI, a drone delivery company, rings the NASDAQ bell after a stock surge tied to its eighth U.S. patent. Logansport Memorial Hospital becomes part of Parkview Health. Also: Decatur Plastic Products is acquired, Rob Green named Indiana GOP executive director, and the…

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Brian Schutt: Igniting Indiana’s Entrepreneurial Future 28:00

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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Schutt, the newly appointed leader of Indiana’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A self-described “accidental entrepreneur,” Schutt has been tapped by Governor Mike Braun to empower Hoosier innovators and grow “Main Street businesses.” He shares his vision for cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial …

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Indiana’s first Miss Basketball on Caitlin Clark and 50 years of progress 55:29

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We’ve hit a head-spinning milestone in the history and development of women’s basketball in Indiana. This week, Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star Game and all of its related festivities, coming amid an unprecedented surge in popularity for women’s basketball. The top vote-getter for the game is Caitin Clark of the Indiana Fever—a team that …

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New Lake County Convention Center, U.S. Steel investment highlight northwest Indiana growth 23:10

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Northwest Indiana is turning a corner. In this week’s episode of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, we report from Valparaiso University as part of IBJ Media’s Innovate Indiana Series. From Gary to Michigan City, billions in infrastructure, tourism, and redevelopment projects are fueling growth across the region. We examine Gary’s new convent…

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7/11/25 PM UPDATE: New nursing apprenticeship program; Toyota moving EV production to Kentucky 6:03

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 11, 2025. Deaconess Health Systems in Evansville has launched a new nurse apprenticeship program aimed at creating a talent pipeline to help address the ongoing nursing shortage. Plus, Toyota is no longer planning to build an electric SUV in Indiana, which is impacting a previously announced $…

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You down with OBBB? 1:05:40

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Congress just dropped the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (yes, that’s really what they’re calling it), and it could reshape everything from your paycheck to your student loans. In this fast-moving episode, Pete, Kristen, and Damian unpack what OBBB actually is—and more importantly, how it affects you.Segment 1 sets the stage: from expiring 2017 tax cuts …

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7/11/25 AM: Arrive AI makes NASDAQ debut; Logansport Memorial joins Parkview 4:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 11, 2025. Fishers-based Arrive AI, a drone delivery company, rings the NASDAQ bell after a stock surge tied to its eighth U.S. patent. Logansport Memorial Hospital becomes part of Parkview Health. Also: Decatur Plastic Products is acquired, Rob Green named Indiana GOP executive director, and the…

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7/10/25 PM UPDATE: Northern Indiana leaders tout collaboration; North Vernon manufacturer acquired 5:50

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 10, 2025. Officials in the South Bend-Elkhart region are celebrating the success of regional collaboration. Plus, an automotive components manufacturer in North Vernon has been acquired, and an alternative school operator is calling for the state to reinstate funding for alternative schools af…

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274: Pickleball Probs, Summer Updates, & One Wild Thai Massage 34:23

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany gets real about what it looks like to hit pause mid-summer and reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with more intention (and a lot less pressure). Fresh off a 20-year anniversary trip to Europe, she shares candid takeaways on marriage, personal growth, and what happens when your drea…

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7/10/25 AM UPDATE: Details on data center project still scarce; New apprenticeship program launching 4:44

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 10, 2025. A major data center project is coming to northwest Indiana, but specific details on the effort remain murky. A northeast Indiana wealth management firm makes an acquisition in Michigan. Plus, a $13 million grant is supporting a new apprenticeship initiative in Indiana. Get the latest b…

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7/9/25 PM UPDATE: Marian University to transform Indy neighborhood, Marshall County invests in artists 5:52

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Marian University is transforming an old hospital campus into a new neighborhood hub with a focus on educational space. And Marshall County is making an investment in artists to help them become entrepreneurs.By IBJ Media

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The Legal Strategy Behind Pacers, Fever and WNBA All-Star Game with Frank Pulice 21:41

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Host Maura Johnson talks with Frank Pulice, executive vice president and chief legal officer at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Pulice outlines the wide range of legal responsibilities he manages for the Pacers, Fever, Noblesville Boom and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He shares how Caitlin Clark’s arrival has elevated the Fever to NBA-level operations and…

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7/9/25 AM UPDATE: Louisville company moving to New Albany; Indiana news team being dismantled 4:46

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 9, 2025. A Louisville-based company has announced plans to relocate operations to New Albany, brining hundreds of jobs along with it. Plus, Indiana Public Broadcasting News is set to be dismantled, and we hear from former Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch about the challenges in her new role with the Deac…

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7/8/25 PM UPDATE: All-Star Cure seeks tissue donation; Evansville manufacturer expanding 6:04

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 7, 2025. Cancer researchers are looking to collect 500 samples of healthy breast tissue as part of the All-Star Cure event in conjunction with the WNBA All-Star Game. Plus, a manufacturer in Evansville is in the midst of an expansion that will bring dozens of new jobs, and Purdue is launching …

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7/8/25 AM UPDATE: Bloomington revisits housing plan; Indiana firms recognized for accessibility 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 8, 2025. Bloomington is rebooting its Hopewell Neighborhood project, shifting from a single-developer model to a multi-builder approach to spur affordable housing. Two Indiana-based companies—AgrAbility and BraunAbility—are named to Forbes’ Accessibility 100 List. Also: Exhibit Columbus installa…

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7/7/25 PM UPDATE: Exhibit Columbus installations made permanent; Work begins on Bunker Hill warehouse 5:46

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 7, 2025. Exhibit Columbus has announced that four installations from its 2023 exhibition will stay in the community as permanent fixtures. Plus, work has begun on a major speculative warehouse project in Bunker Hill, and the state has named a leader for its new Office of Entrepreneurship and I…

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7/7/25 AM UPDATE: Tourism surges; Indiana eyes nuclear future 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 7, 2025. Indiana’s tourism industry tops $3 billion with spending up 7% from pre-pandemic levels, and leaders see it as a tool for economic development. The state is also laying the groundwork for small modular nuclear reactors with new laws and incentives. Also: Toll rates rise on the Indiana T…

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Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry on Growth, Innovation and What’s Next 35:17

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When he was elected in 2015 at the age of 26, Matt Gentry was Indiana’s second-youngest mayor. A decade later, he’s leading Lebanon through a dramatic transformation, headlined by Eli Lilly and Company’s $13 billion investment in the LEAP Innovation District. In this episode, he talks about the challenges and opportunities that change brings, leadi…

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“Am I crazy for doing this?” asks attorney turned bookstore owner 1:00:31

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Independent bookstores have been on the retail death watch for a few decades now. But, as one American author might put it, reports of their impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. For many, the recipe for success is local ownership, strict attention to local needs and concerns and calendars packed with special events to help create a sense…

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Tourism’s Big Economic Impact, Drone Tech Goes Global, Huntington University Hits the Big Screen 23:09

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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s $3 billion tourism industry takes center stage as new attractions and rural destinations boost economic development. Indiana Destination Development Corporation Interim CEO Amy Howell explains how tourism is opening doors for talent and business growth. Plus: Fishers-based Arrive…

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7/3/25 PM UPDATE: Farmer sentiment drops amid trade uncertainty; Indy manufacturer acquired 5:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 2, 2025. A monthly survey from Purdue University shows a drop in optimism among U.S. agriculture producers largely due to trade uncertainty. Plus, an Indianapolis manufacturer of drilling rigs has been acquired. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.co…

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Jimmie McMillian, chief diversity officer and senior corporate counsel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, goes Off the Record 44:43

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In this episode of Indiana 250: Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Jimmie McMillian, senior corporate counsel and chief diversity officer at Penske Entertainment. McMillian shares his journey from growing up on Chicago’s South Side to leading diversity efforts at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NTT IndyCar Series. He discusses how…

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7/3/25 AM UPDATE: The Mill launches startup accelerator; hybrid work ends for state employees 4:38

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 3, 2025. Bloomington’s entrepreneurship hub The Mill has launched a new accelerator called “90 Days to Scale” to help startups grow. The state has ended more than 8,400 hybrid work agreements as Gov. Braun’s return-to-office policy takes effect. Also: Collegiate baseball returns to Kokomo, India…

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273: Is This Sustainable? A Conversation on Ambition, Identity & Doing Life Differently 31:01

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Leaving a stable career to start your own business? Terrifying. Doing it while raising kids, managing a household, and trying to keep your sanity? Even scarier. Anita Tulsiani and Helena Kelly, co-founders of Sagely & Co., know that struggle first hand. They left corporate jobs, took a leap into entrepreneurship, and redefined what success looks li…

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7/2/25 PM UPDATE: NutriPop prepares to hit shelves; Google identified as Indy data center developer 5:21

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 2, 2025. A group of University of Notre Dame graduates are looking to bring their healthy snack alternative to market. Plus, the company behind a major data center project in Indianapolis has been revealed. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.…

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7/2/25 AM UPDATE: New $46M courthouse opens; Community Health CEO to retire 4:39

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Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 2, 2025. A new $46 million judicial building opens today in downtown Martinsville as part of a $72 million campus. Community Health Network CEO Brian Mills will retire after more than 40 years with the system. Also: Fort Wayne narrows developers for its North River project, 23andMe’s new owner a…