Yaw Aning: ‘A Story of Persistence’
He was born the son of African immigrants, grew up in Minnesota and came to Indiana to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Malomo co-founder Yaw Aning, who won both Rising Entrepreneur and Sta... Read More
Gerry Dick
Henry: Quality of Life, Airport Helped Land Amazon
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry says Amazon’s decision to locate a third fulfillment center in Allen County, this one with a commitment for nearly 1,000 jobs, was fueled by investment in quality of place a... Read More
Rodriguez: Air Travel Beginning Comeback
March was a good month at Indianapolis International Airport, fueled by March Madness and Spring Break travelers, but the road back to normal may still be months away. “March Madness has been an incre... Read More
‘Slick’ Leonard Passes Away
Bobby “Slick” Leonard, the colorful player, coach, broadcaster and inventor of the term “Boom Baby,” has died at the age of 88. In a statement, Pacers Sports and Entertainment Owners Herb Simon, Stev... Read More
No End in Sight for Hot Housing Market
Central Indiana’s red hot housing market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2021, as continued low mortgage rates are pushing prices higher and keeping inventory razor thin. Many home sellers are... Read More
Gahl: Planners Like What They See in Indy
As tourism officials calculate the economic impact of March Madness, they say there are signs of additional, longer term benefits from hosting the tournament. Over the past several weeks, Visit Indy h... Read More
Cummins’ Linebarger: ‘It’s Our Duty’
Amid reports of increasing violence and discrimination aimed at Asian Americans, Tom Linebarger is making a statement. Last week, the Cummins chief executive officer and Executive Director of Human Re... Read More
Schellinger: Hoosier Jobs Pipeline Robust
Former Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger, who surprised many when he announced his resignation earlier this month, says the pipeline of economic development deals may be the strongest it’s ever be... Read More
March Madness: Downtown Indy’s Coming Out Party?
Tourism officials say the NCAA’s decision to allow up to 25% attendance for NCAA March Madness games in Indiana later this month will add significantly to the tournament’s expected $100 million econom... Read More
LaMothe: Indiana has a Long Way to Go
Elevate Ventures CEO Chris LaMothe says he is encouraged by a report that shows in the face of a pandemic, venture capital activity in the state increased by nearly 20%. But he cautions Indiana still... Read More