A COVID-19 vaccine could soon be manufactured right here in Indiana, thanks to a big business deal between Catalent and Johnson and Johnson. Business of Health Reporter Kylie Veleta chats with Catalent Bloomington General Manager Denis Johnson about new details on the agreement, the time line, and prospects for hundreds of jobs in Bloomington.... Read More
As we go Around INdiana… we head to Tipton County to meet some of the unsung workers on the front lines of the pandemic: Hoosier truckers—heroes of the highway. They usually deliver nearly a half million tons of goods each day, but what about now? Reporter Mary-Rachel Redman finds answers at RG Transport in Elwood.... Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped most Indiana counties from allowing one right of spring to continue: getting out the sticks and hitting the links. Inside INdiana Sports Contributor Bill Benner chats with Indiana Golf Association Executive Director Mike David on the state of golf in Indiana.... Read More
For more than 40 years The International Center has been a catalyst for Indiana’s growing profile around the world. Big things are happening again this year and we get the details from CEO Martin Baier, including the James T. Morris Global Leadership Series, the first of its kind in Indiana, the search for the 2020 Global […]... Read More
The world’s first colorful stainless steel dinnerware for kids, born right here in Indiana, the brainchild of a Hoosier pediatrician. Learn why Dr. Manasa Mantravadi came up with the idea to start Ahimsa and how her ties to India played a huge role in creating the products.... Read More
As businesses begin to reopen around the state, tourism officials are also preparing for business, post-pandemic. At a mid-year briefing Wednesday, Visit Indy said the Coronavirus has prompted the cancellation of 100 conventions and meetings in the city, putting a severe strain on one of the region’s important economic sectors. ... Read More
While economic development activity has slowed in the face of COVID-19, One Southern Indiana Chief Executive Officer Wendy Dant Chesser says her phone is still ringing. “We have remained active,” said Chesser, who adds there are indications companies are looking to move quickly once the crisis eases.... Read More
The public sector…cities like Fishers are collaborating with private Indiana companies to get the state’s economy back up and running. We’ve assembled a panel of experts, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and KSM Location Advisors President Katie Culp look at some of the innovative partnerships that are taking shape.... Read More
We have details of an exclusive and alarming report on how COVID-19 is having a big economic impact on doctors across the state. It could lead to job loss and less access to care for Hoosiers. Business of Health Reporter Kylie Veleta breaks down the numbers with Indiana State Medical Association Executive Vice President Julie […]... Read More
The Remedy Glove just might be key to helping people with arthritis and it’s the brainchild of three Hobart High School students…winners of the Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition. All three entrepreneurs, Megan Jones, Joshua Breitsprecher and Abigale Haluska, explain how it works and Innovatemap Executive Product Partner and Innovate WithIN judge Tina Hafer talks about […]... Read More
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and spending on mom is big business – to the tune of $25 billion. But how do you celebrate during social distancing? Taking a virtual cooking class together or celebrating with a special meal or offer up a toast in her honor with a Hoosier made wine. Yelp’s […]... Read More
Catalent has inked a deal with a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, bracing for more fallout from the pandemic and AgriNovus Indiana has named Mitch Frazier as its next president and CEO. And another ripple effect of the pandemic and social distancing? A resurgence of the way we watched movies back in the day. Drive-in […]... Read More
Carmel-based Aria Diagnostics has been testing first responders and city employees in Carmel and now their tests have made their way to the Big Apple. Co-founder Zak Khan explains how they decided to begin making testing kits after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asked for help from the private sector.... Read More
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels shares his take on the coronavirus and its impact on higher education and Indiana the economy. Plus, he will share his thoughts on how campus will reopen and if we’ll see college football this fall.... Read More
New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. (NYSE: CTLT) has inked a deal with a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) for large scale manufacturing of J&J’s lead vaccine candidate for COVID-19. The collaboration commits to a joint investment for production at the Catalent Biologics facility in Bloomington. Catalent says it plans to add 300 jobs beginning […]... Read More
As Indiana continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts are underway to reopen the state economy. A post-pandemic response team has been assembled to help get businesses churning again. In our Top Story, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger will talk about goals and how quickly Indiana can get back to business.... Read More
A born and bred Hoosier is preparing to take the helm as Indiana University’s new director of intercollegiate athletics. Bill Benner goes one-on-one with Michigan City native Scott Dolson about his plans on navigating collegiate sports during the pandemic and what’s next for IU basketball and football.... Read More
The struggle is real for school corporations trying to engage with students through e-learning. 1st Maker Space says it has a solution with a STEM-based, “take-out” twist. President and CEO Mary Rinehart explains how the kits are helping kids get creative.... Read More
Three Brownsburg High School graduates are doing their part to help provide protective face shields for first responders and hospital workers.... Read More
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Indiana are among the hardest hit by COVID-19 with a significant share of deaths. State leaders are tapping the private sector to help attack the problem, and among its partners is Indianapolis-based startup Probari. Kylie Veleta chats with Probari CEO Dr. Kathleen Unroe about providing support to more than […]... Read More
