Now it’s more important than ever for businesses to support Hoosier nonprofits. In part two of our COVID-19 Business Survival Series our panel looks at being philanthropic when it’s needed most. The panelists include Katz, Sapper & Miller Partner and KSM Location Advisors CEO Tim Cook, Associate Dean for Research & International Programs, at the IU School of […]... Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to deal a devastating blow to businesses throughout our state and Hoosier farmers are not immune, facing volatile markets and disrupted supply chains. We have more on the economic impact fallout and how the pandemic is pummeling pork producers. Plus, we travel to Taylor Farms in the Allen County community of Monroeville. […]... Read More
Beth Bechdol, former CEO of AgriNovus Indiana and now a deputy director general for the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, says the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has affected the FAO’s ability to respond to other crises.... Read More
The former chief executive officer of AgriNovus Indiana has been on the job of her new leadership role as a deputy director general for the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization for just over two months, and she’s yet to work one day inside the headquarters in Rome, Italy. Beth Bechdol talks about the country’s […]... Read More
An Indianapolis icon hit hard by the pandemic is embracing the new normal. Shapiro’s Delicatessen began testing all its employees for COVID-19 this week. There were two lines: one for the carryout inside, one for the coronavirus testing in the parking lot. As WISH-TV’s Dan Klein reports, even with customer support, if things don’t change soon, […]... Read More
The Oscars of Tech in Indiana will look a lot different this year. TechPoint is ditching the black-tie affair and going virtual with the Mira Awards. TechPoint CEO Mike Langellier explains what that will look like, plus he weighs in on how Indiana’s tech sector is weathering the storm.... Read More
The pandemic has all but grounded the airline industry. Indianapolis-based Republic Airways has gone from over 1,000 flights a day to 200. Republic CEO Bryan Bedford talks about the devastating economic impact and what’s next for the airline industry and air travelers.... Read More
Saab’s $37 million advanced manufacturing aerospace facility in Purdue University’s Discovery Park District has a new leader. Indiana native and Purdue alumnus Robert Ulibarrí shares his vision for the state-of-the-art aerospace operation now under construction in West Lafayette.... Read More
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
