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Indy airport continuing special event strategy as tourism booms
As Visit Indy celebrates a record-breaking 2024, Indianapolis International Airport says it will continue a special event strategy to encourage more sporting fans and visitors to come to the Hoosier State.
State of Tourism: Indy secures pair of medical conventions, sets annual records
| Mickey Shuey, Indianapolis Business JournalOn the heels of a record-breaking year for tourism, leaders of Visit Indy said Wednesday the city has secured commitments for a pair of major medical conventions. Visit Indy courted each of the groups for more than 20 years before confirming the deals.
Q&A with Jennifer Evans, executive director of Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
In 2024, Jennifer Evans became executive director of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. Evans spoke with Inside INdiana Business about her goals for the museum and the experience she brings to the executive director role.
Westfield City Council hears new $1.2B plan for Grand Universe development
| Daniel Bradley, Indianapolis Business JournalPlans are being developed in Westfield for a $1.2 billion development centered on space exploration and science education east of Grand Park Sports Campus—a project that has been in the works for 12 years. Members of the Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction for the 66-acre Grand Universe Planned Unit Development, between […]
Explore Evansville CEO to step down at end of year
Alexis Berggren is stepping down as CEO of Explore Evansville and moving to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Location, location, location: Evansville-based Penny Lane Coffeehouse succeeds with northside shop
Northsiders are enjoying the fall flavors of Evansville-based Penny Lane Coffeehouse at its new location. The downtown Evansville staple opened Penny Lane Coffeehouse North at 601 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. near Highway 41 at the end of May.
Sold-out Gen Con attendance eclipses 71,000 as convention eyes further growth
| Mickey Shuey, Indianapolis Business JournalGen Con saw a sold-out, record crowd of more than 71,000 attendees this year, a spike in interest that comes as organizers plot efforts to grow the event even further. The tabletop gaming convention featured more than 540 exhibitors and 24,000 distinct events.
Breaking down budgets: Why Medicaid expenses are growing
| Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital ChronicleFor Medicaid’s 1.98 million Hoosier enrollees, the pandemic was a reprieve from the seemingly haphazard rules imposed by the Family and Social Services Administration that could put someone’s insurance status at risk. But, with those rules either expired or…
Study: Visitor spending totaled $6.6M in Evansville region during eclipse
A new report commissioned by Explore Evansville found that tourism spending in southwest Indiana during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in April totaled $6.6 million. The study, conducted by Pennsylvania-based Rockport Analytics, focused on the…
A look back at the U.S. swimming trials in Indianapolis
The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana.
IEDC announces $27.1B in pledged investments so far in 2024
| Cate Charron, Indianapolis Business JournalThe state’s economic development agency said Wednesday that it has secured more than $27.1 billion in committed capital investment so far in 2024 stemming from projects by 75 companies that are projected to create up to 7,540 jobs.
Amazon Web Services plans $11B data center campus near South Bend
Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in St. Joseph County, which the state said Thursday is the largest planned capital investment in Indiana’s history. AWS will create at least 1,000 jobs at the campus in New Carlisle.
Vincennes looking to capitalize on eclipse visitation
The eclipse director for the city of Vincennes says preparations that were made for last week’s total solar eclipse showed what the city is capable of in terms of hosting big events and dealing with big crowds. Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to…
Clark, Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among basketball fans.
This week on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick 4/14/24
Big changes are in the works for shopping malls throughout Indiana. We’ll get perspective on what might be in store for an industry in transition from one of Indiana’s retail experts.
Elevating Indiana agribusiness with high-speed connectivity
| Cullen McCarty, CEO, SmithvilleLessons of foundational innovation: a number of years ago officials from the Indiana Department of Education joined local and regional representatives in rural Ellettsville. The occasion reflected the latest in broadband connectivity technology at the time.
Total Solar Eclipse: What to know and its Indiana impact
The Crossroads of America is primed to be one of the best places in the country to watch the “Great American Eclipse” on April 8. And, the state has been preparing for years to both be prepared and capitalize on this once-in-a-generation celestial event.
Four Winds Field to get new look by opening day 2025
Four Winds Field is getting its third makeover. Home to the South Bend Cubs, the expansion and renovation project is expected to cost about $50 million, all costs considered. The project will be funded through a bond issue in the municipal finance market, backed by revenue collected through the Professional Sports & Convention Area fund. It will also provide investment dollars for the Morris Performing Arts Center and Century Center, if needed.
Terre Haute casino opens Friday; city ready to capitalize
| Cate Charron, Indianapolis Business JournalTerre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun plans to use the casino’s impact as a launching pad to achieve his ambitious vision for the city, which includes a pipeline of quality of place and infrastructure projects as well as a rebranding of the region.
Alcohol regulator advises businesses, communities to prepare for eclipse
| Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleIndiana’s alcohol regulator on Monday told Hoosier businesses and local units of government alike to get applications in for eclipse-specific celebrations. The state expects to welcome hundreds of thousands of out-of-state visitors for the April 8 event.