City Connects Program Helps Students at Muncie Community Schools

Muncie Community Schools is taking aim at better grades, bridging the achievement gap and lowering dropout rates through a student-support program called City Connects. MCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Klotz and Marian University’s Executive Director K12 Center for Vibrant Schools Jessica Morales Maust explain how it works and Marian’s role in the program. ... Read More

The Produce Moms Expands Partnerships

The Produce Moms is the brainchild of south side Indianapolis native Lori Taylor. In 2012, she set out to get people to eat more fruits and vegetables. Less than 10 years later? More than two million people platform users from around the globe, 100 brand partnerships and a big recognition from Forbes. Founder and CEO Lori Taylor shares […]... Read More

New CEO has Big Plans for Children’s Museum

One of Indianapolis’ most iconic and popular cultural destinations has a new leader. President and CEO Jennifer Pace Robinson talks about her new role as head of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and her plans for future growth.... Read More

Indiana Deals with Supply Chain Crisis

Global supply chain crisis. Surging demand and a shortage of workers leaving store shelves empty. As the holiday shopping season begins, Integrated Distribution Services CEO Mark DeFabis looks at the unique impact and the role Indiana is playing in keeping things moving. ... Read More

Endangered Indiana: Monon Depot in Bedford Revisited

Last year, we showcased Indiana Landmarks’ annual list of ten, historically significant places on the brink of extinction through our Endangered Indiana series. We’re back at it again it again in 2021. Mary-Rachel Redman starts us off with a repeat entry, a trip to Bedford’s Monon Depot.... Read More

Notre Dame IDEA Center Leader Stepping Down

Bryan Ritchie has led the University of Notre Dame’s IDEA Center since it launched in 2017. The collaborative innovation hub is dedicated to helping students, faculty and staff bring ideas and products to the marketplace. Bryan Ritchie explains why he’s decided to step away from his role and what’s next for the center.... Read More

Ascend Indiana Expands Online Job Platform

Ascend Indiana has played a key role in connecting more than 2,300 people with jobs, internships and training. The organization has raised nearly $24 million to expand its online job platform statewide. Ascend Indiana President & CEO Jason Kloth and Roche Diagnostics Head of People & Culture Bridget Boyle join us with details.... Read More

Ball State Makes Big Changes in CCIM

Ball State University is taking bold steps to prepare future media professionals for a constantly evolving industry. Dean Dr. Paaige Turner has insight into big changes within the College of Communication, Information and Media.... Read More

Students Take Part in Women in Business Club at North Central HS

Alessandra Appel is a budding business star. The North Central High School senior founded the school’s Women in Business Club and then hit pay dirt. She managed to get Lebron James’ boss to speak to the group. Appel explains the mission of the club and how she landed Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss.... Read More

Central Indiana Home Building Outlook

Central Indiana’s housing market continues at a red-hot pace. Homes are being gobbled up as soon as they hit the market which has forced consumers to consider another option: building a new home. Compass of Indiana Founding Partner & Broker Greg Cooper explains why starting from the ground up also presents big challenges.... Read More

Business of Health: Cook Medical Celebrates Fresh Market Groundbreaking

Bloomington-based Cook Medical is planting roots in an Indianapolis neighborhood with some of the highest unemployment and poverty levels in Indiana. The medical device giant is not only building a manufacturing facility on the near northeast side of the city, but also bringing a new grocery store to the area. We’ll get details from Pete Yonkman.... Read More