Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s $3 billion tourism industry takes center stage as new attractions and rural destinations boost economic development. Indiana Destination Development Corporation Interim CEO Amy Howell explains how tourism is opening doors for talent and business growth.

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Fishers-based Arrive AI rings the Nasdaq bell and expands its drone delivery network to India.

An Elkhart veteran’s Smart Drain Pro aims to revolutionize home water heater maintenance.

Hoosier Racing Tire revs up a $17 million investment in northern Indiana.

Kokomo brings summer baseball back to its downtown stadium.

IU researchers team up with the WNBA All-Star Game to fight breast cancer through tissue donation.

Huntington University’s faith-driven film program produces its first feature film and builds a pipeline for future filmmakers.


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Indy’s basketball momentum rolls on. After heartbreak in the NBA Finals, all eyes turn to Caitlin Clark and the WNBA All-Star Game — promising millions in economic impact. Gary Dick sits down with Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines on the city’s vision to become the epicenter of women’s sports. Also on the show:

– Jim Schellinger introduces Indy Economic Development and a bold plan to land more corporate HQs.– Purdue Global is tackling the national pilot shortage with a fast-track aviation training pipeline.– New programs at Trine and Taylor universities aim to ease health care workforce gaps.– Notre Dame grads turn water lily seeds into a healthy snack startup.– Plus, Fast Company honors an Indianapolis pediatrician revolutionizing school cafeterias with stainless steel dishware.

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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, the Indiana Pacers’ magical NBA Finals run fuels a $20 million economic surge in downtown Indianapolis. Visit Indy’s Chris Gahl joins us to break down the tourism, hotel, and brand impact across Central Indiana.

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Michigan City opens its long-awaited South Shore Double Track station, catalyzing nearly $1 billion in private development.
Gary’s U.S. Steel plant prepares for a major upgrade as part of the Nippon Steel deal.
Fishers-based Redux unveils new moisture-removal devices for hearing aids and smartphones.
Recovery Force Health lands a multimillion-dollar deal with the VA Medical Center in Houston.
Conner Prairie and other Hoosier businesses capitalize on the growing trend in adult creative classes

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The Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals run has delivered more than excitement—it’s driven millions into the central Indiana economy. From sold-out hotels and surging merchandise sales to global exposure for Fishers-based Spokenote, the postseason has turned Hoosier business into a national headline. Indianapolis International Airport breaks ground on a $206 million Westin hotel, adding jobs and convenience. Airline leaders gather in Indy, fueling conversations about new nonstop flights. In southwest Indiana, Evansville’s airport opens a new terminal for private jets. Also this week: a $1.2 billion data center in Hammond, a $2.7 billion acquisition by Allison Transmission, and major expansions in Lebanon, Muncie, Kokomo, and Taylorsville. Recovery Force Health lands a systemwide deal with Community Health, and a Pacers fan travels 5,000 miles from Norway to catch the Finals in person.

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This week on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, downtown Indianapolis scores big as the Pacers advance to the NBA Finals, boosting the city’s $4 billion sports tourism economy. Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines shares what this moment means for the franchise, the fanbase and Indiana’s basketball legacy.



Also in this episode:

• Indianapolis lands the 2028 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium.

• Life sciences leaders from around the globe descend on Fishers during the Global Entrepreneurship Congress.

• Indiana’s first adaptive mouth guard could revolutionize concussion prevention.

• The Damien Center opens a new $29 million HIV and wellness campus on Indy’s Near East Side.

• Richmond and Bloomington break ground on revitalization efforts.

• Eye on Education: Ivy Tech cuts 200+ jobs amid state budget reductions.

• Catholic entrepreneur Scott Williams creates socks and merch inspired by the new Pope — with a Hoosier twist.