This Week on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick 8/7/22
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Chris Gahl, Senior Vice President, Visit Indy
The pandemic decimated the convention and tourism sector. But there are definite signs the industry—so important to the state’s economy—is back. Visit Indy says last year, Indianapolis hosted more in-person events than any city in country…and, to date this year, Indy has the highest downtown hotel occupancy in the U.S. for convention business.
IEDC Film Incentives
Angelo Pizzo, Screenwriter & Film Producer
The state has a new game plan to get more filmmakers to play ball in Indiana. Details on a new incentive designed to attract more media production to Indiana.
Business of Health: Notre Dame Health Research Funding
Dr. Paul Bohn, Director, Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health
For the second straight year, the University of Notre Dame is celebrating a record-breaking year of research funding, bringing in $22 million more than the previous fiscal year. What’s driving the numbers and the potential impact on health care.
Around INdiana: Good Bones: Risky Business
Mary-Rachel Redman, Inside INdiana Business
The beloved mother-daughter duo of Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk have become nothing short of HGTV royalty since their home renovation show Good Bones hit the airwaves in 2016 putting Indianapolis in the national spotlight. More on Mina’s new business venture.