Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast
Inside INdiana Business is the statewide leader for Indiana business news. Every week, we spotlight the top business news stories, highlight new companies and emerging technology and feature exclusive interviews with the biggest names in Indiana business.
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Visit Indy Executive VP Chris Gahl stops by the Inside INdiana Business studio to talk about Indy's record tourism year in 2024 and what's next. Plus, an update on rural broadband across the state and how an Indianapolis life sciences company is helping kids in Kenya.
Indianapolis Shattering Tourism Records
Indianapolis continues to break tourism records, with events like Taylor Swift’s concerts and the NBA All-Star Weekend bringing in millions of visitors. Caitlyn Clark shares what makes Indianapolis special, while Visit Indy’s Chris Gahl explains how the city is cashing in on its growing reputation as a top-tier destination.
Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Indiana
Access to high-speed internet is critical for Indiana’s rural communities. AT&T Indiana is investing heavily in expanding broadband access across the state. Bill Soards, President of AT&T Indiana, discusses the progress, challenges, and future plans to ensure every Hoosier has access to reliable internet.
Indiana Life Sciences Company Saving Young Cancer Patients in Kenya
An Indianapolis-based life sciences company, in partnership with Indiana University, is helping save young cancer patients in Kenya. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is providing high-tech equipment and training to detect childhood leukemia and lymphoma, improving survival rates by 50%.
IU Student’s Kitchen Innovation Goes Viral
IU student Jack Wax created the Handless Handle—a kitchen innovation that allows you to open garbage cabinets using your foot. The product has become a hit on Amazon, with over 12,000 units sold and more than $200,000 in sales.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Indianapolis is once again taking center stage—or ring in this case—to host the WWE Royal Rumble. We're taking a look at how Indy pulled off the deal to bring three major WWE events to the city as well as pro wrestling's history in Indiana.
Business of Health Kylie Veleta shares how Westfield-based tech startup iXplore is working with OrthoWorx, to teach students about orthopedic careers using virtual reality.
Royal Rumble Weekend Puts Indianapolis in the Global Spotlight
Indianapolis scored big by landing three of WWE’s marquee events, including Royal Rumble, in an unprecedented deal. The events are expected to generate $350 million in economic impact. WWE EVP Chris Legentil and Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty explain how Indianapolis continues to shine on the global stage.
Virtual Reality Helps Indiana High School Students Explore Orthopedics Careers
A Westfield-based tech company is using virtual reality to help Indiana high school students explore careers in orthopedics. The program immerses students in real-world orthopedic tasks, giving them hands-on experience and insight into the industry’s opportunities.
What’s Hot in Indiana’s Food and Drink Scene
Britney Smith, Yelp's Midwest Regional Director, reveals the latest food and drink trends across Indiana, including Hawaiian barbecue, cider flights, and deviled egg flights. Discover where to find these trending treats and what’s making waves in the Hoosier food scene this year.
Fishers Event Center Becomes a New Hub for Sports and Entertainment
The $200 million Fishers Event Center is attracting big names and events, from women’s professional volleyball to concerts and hockey.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Top Story: Indiana Housing Trends
Indiana Association of Realtors CEO Mark Fisher and F.C. Tucker Co. Senior VP Dan Brown
In the midst of this mid-winter freeze, there are signs of a thawing housing market. Gerry Dick talks to experts after Indianapolis was named the second hottest housing market in the country by Zillow and looks at housing trends across the state.
Ball State economic forecast
Michael Hicks, Director, Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University
Hicks says we're in the final stages of what he calls "a soft landing" as the post-Covid rebound continues. He shares his 2025 outlook and predictions for the year ahead.
Stevanato commercial production begins
Alessandro Zannini, Stevanato Engineering Division Sales Director
Business of Health reporter Kylie Veleta takes us inside Stevanato Group in Fishers, where business is booming and production lines are making glass syringes for medications.
Home selling tips
HGTV Good Bones host Mina Starsiak Hawk
For those looking to fix up their home to sell or searching for a contractor, Mary-Rachel Redman shares advice from a Hoosier home expert.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Notre Dame's success boosting South Bend Economy
Visit South Bend Mishawaka Executive Director Jeff Jarnecke, South Bend Regional Chamber CEO Jeff Rea and IU Kelley School of Business professor John Holden
Notre Dame takes on Ohio State in the College Football National Championship Monday. The excitement surrounding the team and its success is making an impact in South Bend and on the region's economy. Gerry Dick reports and shares why Notre Dame staying as an independent school is paying off in a huge way.
College sports teams adding new role
Purdue Football General Manager Brandon Lee
As the landscape of college football continues to evolve, a number of top-tier programs are now hiring general managers. Purdue University is one of them.
Indiana's business growth plan
Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Adams
During his first week on the job, Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Adams stopped by the Inside INdiana Business studio to talk about regional economic development and his vision for entrepreneurship and innovation.
USI students building bridges in Africa
Susan Ely, assistant professor of engineering and Joans Hollis, engineering student
Engineering students from the University of Southern Indiana are saving lives in Africa by putting their skills to work. They're building foot bridges to connect communities.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Anxiety surrounds outcome of possible U.S. Steel - Nippon acquisitionU.S. Steel founded Gary in 1906 and today Gary remains home to the largest integrated steel mill in the northern hemisphere. There are concerns in northwest Indiana about the future if Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S Steel is scrubbed.
INsiders share 2025 outlookOur INsiders panel returns with a look ahead to the Indiana business climate in 2025 and the new legislative session.
Gov. Holcomb showcases his personal collectionsThis week marks the end of Eric Holcomb's two terms serving as Indiana's 51st governor. Before leaving office, the governor took us where few people ever get to go inside the governor's residence to show us his passion for collecting everything from presidential signatures to baseball cards.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Sports tech sector growing in IndianaSports Tech HQ is an initiative launched by the Indiana Sports Corp in 2021 to attract sports tech startups to the state. Jeff Hintz explains how the emerging sector is revolutionizing how fans and athletes experience sports.
$138M grant launching the IU Launch Accelerator for BiosciencesThe Lilly Endowment grant is the largest ever at IU to support research and development. A six-story IU building is now in the works at the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis.
Trendiana: Hoosier restaurants worth the driveYelp Indy introduces us to some unique restaurants across the state that are worth a road trip this holiday season.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Momentum, excitement surround Central Indiana's futureAs part of the IBJ Media Engage Indiana series, we're taking a look at projects that will fuel momentum and grow Central Indiana. Gerry Dick also shares more about the Indy Economic Development Corp., which becomes a stand along entity beginning in January.
How Westfield landed LIVGreg Norman is playing a key role in putting big-time golf on the map in Central Indiana. He talked to Gerry Dick about how Chatham Hills and Westfield made the cut as a LIV tournament site in 2025.
Tony Stewart Racing celebrating 25 yearsColumbus native Tony Stewart has had an award winning career in IndyCar and NASCAR. Mary-Rachel Redman spoke with him one-on-one as Tony Stewart Racing heads into its 25th season.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Gov. Eric Holcomb reflects on two terms as governorAs he prepares to leave office, Gov. Holcomb sits down with Gerry Dick and reflects on his eight years in office and gives us a behind-the-scenes look inside the Governor’s Residence.
Big Ten Football Championship weekendAround INdiana reporter Mary-Rachel Redman talks to the Indiana Sports Corp about how Indy plans to stay competitive as more cities look to host major Big Ten Championships.Overdose Lifeline hits milestoneAfter losing her son Aaron to a heroin overdose, Justin Phillips got an Indiana law passed and began distributing naloxone kits. Her organization, Overdose Lifeline, just hit a major milestone.