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Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 07/19/2024

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Engage Indiana West Central IndianaIBJ Media’s third Engage Indiana event of the year brings us to Terre Haute and a city that’s seeing revitalization. We look at some important projects in the region and a mayor’s hope for the future.
Inside the Larry Bird MuseumLarry Bird has left a lasting legacy in the Wabash Valley, and now his career is the focus of a new Terre Haute  Museum. It’s one of a dozen museums located in the city. We get an inside look at what visitors can experience…for no cost!
Car simulator helps with road to recoverySix Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students have created a car simulator to help patients at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. The invention addresses a major part of the process to regain mobility and freedom.
Indiana Dinosaur Museum opensHe’s seen success in the candy industry as the founder of the South Bend Chocolate Company. Now, Mark Tarner is sharing another passion- dinosaurs–and the launch of a $20 million museum.
Back home again in Clinton, IndianaGerry Dick returns to his hometown of Clinton to share some of the past struggles the area has faced, and the optimism two major projects are bringing to its future.

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IU Indianapolis launchesAfter more than a half century, IUPUI is no more. President Pamela Whitten shares how the Indianapolis campus is an urban research university and plans for the campus’ future.
Purdue University in Indianapolis launchesMung Chiang says Purdue University in Indianapolis is an extension of the West Lafayette campus. He shares his plans not only for the campus, but for other sites across the city.
Starting with the SycamoresISU President Dr. Mike Godard is celebrating his first month on the job. He’s this week’s guest on the Business &  Beyond Podcast and shares one of his top priorities for his tenure.
Competitive pay in Hamilton CountyStevanato makes glass vials and syringes for pharmaceuticals. They’ve committed to keeping their salaries competitive in Fishers – an area where the cost of living is 26% higher than the Indiana average.

Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 06/28/2024

Major WWE deal bringing three premium events to IndianaThe WWE has signed an eight-year deal to bring Royal Rumble, WrestleMania and SummerSlam to Lucas Oil Stadium. We have an exclusive interview with WWE exec Chris Legentil on why Indiana was chosen and the statewide impact.
Fort Wayne seeing growth, more projectsIndiana's second largest city continues to land first class projects and investment that are reshaping its downtown and attracting national attention. In total, there’s been more than $1 billion in downtown investment over the past decade, and more is on the way.
Paramedic launches at home care businessA lifelong paramedic in Zionsville is bringing back the old-fashioned house call with a modern spin. Medic Home Care sends the same paramedic to a patient’s home once a week for checkups.

Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 06/21/2024

Indianapolis tourism eyes recordProgress on a new hotel and more than a billion dollars of new business are elevating tourism’s economic impact on Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. In the wake of the devastating impact of Covid, Chris Gahl says this could be the busiest year in Indy tourism history.
The Voice of the HoosiersHe is one of the most iconic voices in sports – the Voice of the Hoosiers. Don Fischer is Gerry Dick’s guest to kick off season 4 of the Business and Beyond podcast. They talk about his first job, his first meeting with Bob Knight and many other memorable moments from a 50-year career.Fort Wayne’s plan for the poolThe main pool inside Lucas Oil Stadium will soon head to a new home in Fort Wayne. The 50-meter competition pool for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials will anchor a new aquatics and wellness facility.
VR Swim Trials Purdue University is diving into the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials with a major sponsorship and creating a VR experience where people can swim against each other in a virtual pool.

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Indiana heads toward record year for economic developmentIndiana appears well on its way to a record-smashing year for economic development, nearly reaching last year’s record numbers in just the first 6 months of 2024. Larry Gigerich talks one-on-one with Gerry Dick about the investments companies are making in the Hoosier state and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
From plant waste to bioplasticsKnox County is the second-highest producer of melons in the entire country, and now all those gourds are growing a new business venture. We talk to the brains behind AgroRenew about how the process works ahead of an upcoming $83 million production facility groundbreaking.
Swim trials economic impactMore than 250,000 swimming fans are expected to visit Indianapolis for the US Olympic Team Trials. Downtown Indy, Inc. talks economic impact and shares lessons learned from the NBA All-Star Game.
Supporting women entrepreneursA Jeffersonville native is giving back to her hometown by opening a workspace for women. Deidra Collins hopes Wall Street Suites will serve as a catalyst for growth for female entrepreneurs and business owners.

Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 06/07/2024

Indianapolis dives into the history booksIndianapolis is about to make a big splash, becoming the first city to build Olympic-sized swimming pools in an NFL stadium. Tim Hinchey gives us a preview of the experience and why “Indianapolis has proven to be the center of the sports world.”
Bringing a piece of Paris to IndianapolisLucas Oil Stadium isn’t the only place where things are being built for the swim trials. We learn about how a local group of welders is building a 66-foot-tall Eiffel Tower.
Producing the pool waterAll of the water to fill 2-and-a-half Olympic pools is coming from one hydrant outside Lucas Oil Stadium. We go behind the scenes with two Indiana companies to find out how they make sure the water is ready for show time.
Volunteers supporting Swim TrialsThousands of volunteers are helping to make the US Olympic Swim Trials possible. We talk to OneAmerica Financial about the importance of the community support as well as an initiative to teach people how to swim.
Indiana Golf Headquarters movingGround has been broken for the new Pete and Alice Dye Indiana Golf Center. It will include a hall of fame and serve as a centralized location for Indiana Golf to serve courses, events and programming throughout the state.
Securing the Swim TrialsAs Indiana prepares for another sporting event on a global stage, we learn about the competition Indy faced to secure the bid and the three things unique to the Indy bid.

Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 05/31/2024

Impact of Indiana Global Summit 2024Billions of dollars in investments and economic development are coming to Indiana from Elanco, Purdue University and Eli Lilly. We recap the event and talk about what this means for Indiana.
Billions more for Eli Lilly’s LEAP campusEli Lilly and Company is committing to an additional $5.3 billion investment in its planned manufacturing campus in the LEAP Innovation district in Boone County -bringing its total investment there to $9 billion and 900 jobs. We talk one-on-one with Dave RicksFuture of Eleven ParkAs Mayor Joe Hogsett continues his efforts to bring a Major League Soccer team to Indianapolis, Ersal Ozdemir talks about where plans for Eleven Park stand.
Evansville Airport DevelopmentFollowing the return of flights from Evansville to Chicago, we talk to Nate Hahn about the increase they’re seeing in passenger traffic and the latest on theconstruction of the new private terminal.
Larry Bird Museum opensA free museum celebrating the career of Larry Bird is now open in Downtown Terre Haute. Chris talks about the impact Bird has with choosing Terre Haute for the location.
Olympic hopeful discusses swim trials, water safety initiativeChase Kalisz is preparing to swim in Indianapolis for the US Olympic Swim Team trials. He talks about his excitement and Eli Lilly’s Indiana Water Safety Program.

Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 05/24/2024

Month of May performance at IMSRace weekend is finally here. IMS President Doug Boles talks about sales, thesuccess of a new proprietary ticket marketplace and the buzz around the Racers and Pacers.
Big jobs announcements at Global SummitMultiple major economic development announcements were made during the 2024 Indiana Global Economic Summit. We have details, impact and reaction from Gov. Eric Holcomb.
One-on-one with a trailblazerRacing icon Lyn St. James reflects on her trailblazing career in motorsports and how she is continuing to help racing’s next generation.
Diversity driving change at IMS, IndyCarThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar are continuing to push the accelerator on the Road to Diversity. Penske Entertainment Chief Diversity Officer Jimmie McMillian talks about measuring success and efforts to connect students with careers in the motorsports industry.
Riverfront RevitalizationAfter more than a year of planning, the vision for a 50-mile stretch along the Ohio River has been released. From Newburgh to Mount Vernon, plans call for generational residential, retail and quality of life improvements.Navigating employment and following your dreamsFrom the IMS flag stand, Aaron Likens has a unique vantage point above the Yard of Bricks. Now, he’s sharing the path to his dream job and the challenges he faced with autism and Asperger’s in a new book, “Playing in Traffic.”

Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 05/17/2024

Indy 500 Tickets Surge, New TV Deal NearsAs the 108th running of the Indy 500 nears, ticket sales continue to trend toward asellout. Does that mean the television blackout on race day might be lifted? Howsoon might a new TV deal get done, and who are the frontrunners? Just some of the questions we pose to IndyCar CEO Mark Miles.Transformation Continues in Town of SpeedwaySpeedway continues to be a destination for entertainment and dining, and not just during the month of May. Mary-Rachel Redman updates a town transformation and a hotel project that seemingly can’t reach the finish line.
IndyCar Adding Sports NeurologistThe world of sports is taking head injuries more seriously than ever before, and that includes motorsports. Kylie Veleta has details on IndyCar’s move to add a neurologist to its medical team and the expected outcome.
The Changing Face of Sports MarketingCorporate sponsorships are the lifeblood of motorsports and all professional and major college athletics. Group 1001’s Mike Nichols talks about his company’s sports strategy and how women are helping transform the sports marketing game.