Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: Weekend of 01/20/23

The Jackson Five found their groove growing up in Gary, Indiana. There’s a different “vibe” in the Region now. New “tracks” to power rail riders more quickly across northwest Indiana. The pace also picking up for companies cranking out alternative energy, while staying in tune, the leader of the band in the region...the steel industry. Northwest Indiana picking up the beat, finding its new groove, and dancing into the future much like Michael and company did back in the day.

Eli Lilly busting a big move in Boone County. A $3.7 billion-dollar transformational innovation and research hub is on the horizon. What does it mean for the 700 people who will work there?  Where will they live?  The latest on the housing crunch in Boone County. And...Purdue's bold plans to play a key part in this new 63-mile health science tech corridor.

An implosion setting off an economic explosion in Evansville. From rollin' on the river to transform the banks of the Ohio into a regional gem... to driving electric vehicle growth at Toyota's massive plant in Princeton...Plus...the timeline for building a new bridge connecting southwest Indiana to Kentucky also...challenges to get more flights into and out of Evansville's regional airport and...what the Pocket City's historic baseball stadium has in common with Wrigley and Fenway.

A rebound in Richmond. An Indiana rustbelt city powering ahead...rising out of the shadows of its economic past...now forging a path to future growth. How pet food is serving as a key driver. And, Indiana's largest AIDS service organization expanding its footprint...an Olympic gold medalist and a tribute to Ryan White...all part of the Damien Center's new state-of-the-art facility.    

Smooth sailing ahead for Indiana innovators. How a new state-of-the-art bridge could be the key driver in pushing Hoosier tech and research to the next level. Up, up and away. Spring Breakers heading south to soak up the sun. The annual airport frenzy and the big numbers landing at Indianapolis International Airport. New hope for Alzheimer's patients. How Indiana researchers are making progress in catching the disease early.

A big economic jolt to the Wabash Valley. How Terre Haute locked in a massive electric vehicle battery deal and what's next for EV growth in Indiana. And the state tooting its horn after a record year for carrying cargo. What's pushing freight growth at Indiana's three shipping ports? Teeing off in Indiana...to the tune of $2 billion. Golfers driving it long and straight...landing right into Indiana's coffers. Plus Hoosier ag innovation intersecting with renewable energy. How one Indiana farm operation is transforming manure into clean energy.  

The stunning collapse of a go-to bank for investors. Shockwaves from the Silicon Valley Bank shut down creating a potential ripple effect for Indiana innovators. Police officers stressed to the max...how an Indianapolis-based company is using virtual reality to help calm their nerves.  And, Indiana is at the center of rallying tech minds from around the globe. Learn more about Elevate Ventures' upcoming innovation conference.

March in Indiana...time to hoop it up...and woop it up for Hoosier Women business leaders. And the roster is deep for Influential Women in Indiana. There's Jennifer Rumsey running the show at Cummins. Leah Curry guiding the team at Toyota Princeton and Inez Evans driving the bus at IndyGo. Pam Whitten leading the charge at IU...Sue Ellsperman at Ivy Tech and Aleesia Johnson at IPS. The Irsay daughters flexing their might in the NFL. Tamika Catchings parlaying her basketball success to scoring big in the business of tea and community. There's Ting Gootee pushing the ball forward in Indiana tech. Elaine Bedel changing the game for Indiana tourism. There's the queen of cuisine Martha Hoover cooking up a game plan to rule the restaurant scene...and the Good Bones gals showcasing Indy's chops to a national audience. A powerful lineup...High-fives to Indiana women bringing the crowd to its feet.

The fuel of the future...How Indiana is using one of its massive natural resources to cash in to become the Hydrogen Hub of the Midwest. Technology at Notre Dame...on the verge of hitting the market to help those who struggle to breathe...to get a restful night's sleep. A save for Hoosier history. A U.S President. His southwest Indiana home...and the work to restore it to its glory days.

The most popular sport in the world...soccer, kicking Indianapolis to another level. New plans for the Indy Eleven Complex and the dramatic change coming to downtown Indy's near west side. Indianapolis is now on the clock to host the best basketball players in the world. We'll have the latest on the game plan for next year's NBA All-Star Game. And...a magnificent architectural marvel in Indiana's oldest city. It's unique history and why it's in danger of demolition.