Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, global innovation arrives in a bigger way in Indiana. Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play is expanding to the new IU Launch Accelerator at 16 Tech, aiming to recruit and grow life sciences startups in Indianapolis and connect them with Warsaw’s growing medtech hub. CEO Saeed Amidi says Indiana’s combination of university talent and global companies like Eli Lilly makes it a powerful new frontier for innovation.

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How the new IU Health incubator at 16 Tech could transform Indianapolis into a national player in biosciences.




Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly announce major U.S. manufacturing expansions, with the potential for Indiana to land more investment.




Community Health Network opens the first phase of its Westfield campus, featuring AI-assisted patient care.




A new Ronald McDonald Care Mobile rolls out in Evansville to combat Indiana’s high infant and maternal mortality rates.




Also in this episode:



Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon launches a new railroad to drive economic development.




Terre Haute’s Hulman Field Air Base plans a new $13 million small arms training range.




Fort Wayne breaks ground on an 8,400-seat soccer stadium ahead of joining USL League One.




A Noble County fire department auctions off a pumper truck to fund new equipment.




Gaylor Electric becomes the first company to twice win National Contractor of the Year honors.




IU Indianapolis expands STEM research space with a new lab building at 16 Tech.




Ball State completes a $60 million renovation of Cooper Science Building.




Indiana Tech launches a new advanced manufacturing innovation center at Electric Works in Fort Wayne.




And:



Hud Mellencamp and Hard Truth Distilling launch a new whiskey celebrating Indiana farmers and the Mellencamp legacy.




The Pacers surge ahead in the NBA Playoffs as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever prepare for a historic season.




Inside INdiana Business previews next week's kickoff of Business at the Brickyard coverage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gary Dick, military might meets rural transformation. A $600 million private investment is on the horizon near the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, as 16 companies commit to a new munitions campus in Bloomfield. The project could bring thousands of jobs to southern Indiana and redefine economic growth in the region.
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A deeper look at how Crane is anchoring a national security innovation hub.

Why the town of Bloomfield may be Indiana’s next economic development boomtown.

Guardian Bikes goes big: The Seymour-based company launches large-scale U.S. frame manufacturing to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers.

Fort Wayne’s L3Harris opens a $125M payload facility to support the future of missile defense.

River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville hits $3B in economic impact.

Notre Dame opens the tap—alcohol sales now allowed in general seating at football games.

Also in this episode:

Yelp’s Brittany Smith shares the top budget-friendly bites across Indiana, from cinnamon rolls in Nashville to burgers in Anderson.

Fisher’s native Vince Dixon returns home to premiere a powerful short film based on his family’s battle with addiction.

Caitlin Clark teams up with Gainbridge in a new national ad as Fever tickets officially sell out for the season.

 

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gary Dick, we take off with big news in Indiana aviation: Carmel-based Republic Airways is merging with Mesa Air Group to form the second-largest regional airline in the U.S. The deal brings a major boost to Republic’s Carmel headquarters, a massive training center in Indianapolis, and continued momentum for Indiana’s aviation sector.

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How the $200 million Republic campus in Carmel is shaping the future of pilot training.

Why Mayor Sue Finkam says U.S. 31 is becoming a top destination for corporate HQs.

Terre Haute’s $100 million casino impact: new housing, downtown investment, and a revitalized Wabash Valley.

The future of Oregon-based Entek’s $1.5 billion EV battery plant—and what Mayor Brandon Sakbun wants from Washington.


Also in this episode:

New $40M distribution center headed to Gary’s lakefront.

Western Governors University opens a state-of-the-art simulation center in Indianapolis to train 1,000 new nurses.

A Ball State student with muscular dystrophy conducts an orchestra using assistive technology—and changes what’s possible in performance arts.

Meet Indiana’s newest world food champion: Collin Hilton of Cunningham Restaurant Group wins big at the World Food Championships.

Why a small satellite company in Upland is putting Taylor University engineering students on a path to outer space.

Oliver Winery in Bloomington rises into the top 30 in the nation—and brings Midwest flavor to the wine world.

In this special episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we take you inside the newly reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which has just completed a $60.5 million renovation—and the results are nothing short of historic.

From race cars to rocket science, the museum now blends tradition with innovation, creating an immersive, interactive experience that tells the story of the Indy 500 like never before. And with more than 250,000 visitors expected annually, it’s on pace to become one of Indiana’s most iconic year-round destinations.

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The museum’s new “Starting Line Experience” offers a 360° audio-visual journey into what it’s like to be trackside on race day.

Education gets the green flag: A new Innovation Lab and hands-on exhibits are inspiring students to pursue careers in motorsports, engineering, and manufacturing.

Accessibility upgrades: The renovated museum features ADA-compliant ramps, elevators, and a wheelchair-accessible racing simulator, ensuring all guests feel welcome.

The Penske Gallery honors the legacy of Roger Penske and his 20 Indy 500 wins with legendary cars, engines, rings, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

Also in this episode:

Indiana’s talent pipeline: Ivy Tech reports 82,000 Hoosiers gain new credentials each year—meeting the demands of healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics.

Bloomington-based Singota Solutions expands in Switzerland, growing Indiana’s life sciences footprint abroad.

Drone-powered agriculture: Indiana’s first licensed aerial spraying contractor is revolutionizing how Hoosier farmers care for their crops.

Sprint car spotlight: Small-town Indiana tracks like Kokomo Speedway are featured in this year’s Business at the Brickyard coverage, highlighting racing’s grassroots.

Whether it’s on the track, in the classroom, or across the globe, Indiana is racing ahead. Join us all May long as we continue Business at the Brickyard—bringing you stories of innovation, community, and legacy from the Racing Capital of the World.

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we dive into Indiana’s booming life sciences sector, which hit a historic milestone in 2024—becoming the nation’s No. 1 exporter of life sciences products. A new BioCrossroads report reveals $27 billion in life sciences exports, a $21 billion pharmaceutical sector, and a 3,000-job increase statewide, with wages jumping to nearly $150,000 annually.

Plus, it’s March Madness in Indianapolis, and while the action is on the court, the economic impact is felt across the city. The NCAA Midwest Regional Sweet 16 and Elite 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium is expected to bring in $30 million for downtown businesses, and we uncover Indy’s “secret sauce”—its world-class volunteer network that makes it the go-to host city for major sporting events.

Also in this episode:


Indiana’s life sciences expansion: From Lilly’s $13 billion Boone County investment to Novartis’ nuclear medicine growth, what’s driving the state’s biotech boom?

Terrafore’s high-tech farming breakthrough: A Knox County AI startup is revolutionizing crop harvesting with robotics-powered innovation.

Indy’s newest sports entertainment venue? Inside Indiana Business breaks down reports that COSM, a high-tech immersive sports video experience, is eyeing Indianapolis for its next expansion.

Purdue’s role in space exploration: A Purdue-engineered camera on NASA’s Perseverance Rover is capturing historic images of Mars’ surface and the Ingenuity helicopter in flight.

Indiana’s latest renewable energy project: A $140 million bioenergy facility in Northwest Indiana will convert organic waste into renewable natural gas at Kingsbury Industrial Park.

Trendy drive-thrus across the state: From donuts and empanadas to tacos and crab rangoon, Yelp’s Brittany Smith shares Indiana’s top locally-owned drive-thru food spots.

Join us for an in-depth look at how Indiana is leading in life sciences, capitalizing on its sports legacy, and fueling innovation across multiple industries.