Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast

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.

Episodes

January 18, 2026 31 mins
Indiana University football’s run to the national championship is delivering major economic gains across the state. Host Gerry Dick is joined by IU Columbus finance professor Dr. Ryan Brewer to break down new data showing surging ticket sales, rising admissions interest, increased NIL funding and millions in game day economic impact for Bloomington and beyond. Plus, an Indiana pediatrician turned entrepreneur lands a major Target.c...
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On this episode of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, leaders in Northwest Indiana pitch a potential Chicago Bears stadium site, including a conversation with Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott about why Indiana is being considered. Plus, Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs relaunches the Hoosier Survey, with Executive Director Andrew Bauman breaking down what Hoosiers say they want most, including opinions on ma...
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Inside Indiana Business closes 2025 with an in-depth conversation between host Gerry Dick and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. Braun reflects on his first year in office, outlining changes to state government structure, economic development strategy and transparency. The discussion covers data centers, small modular nuclear reactors, Main Street businesses, gaming, redistricting and priorities for the 2026 legislative session. The episode ...
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Indianapolis hosts the ninth and final 2025 Innovate Indiana stop, spotlighting how sports drive Indiana’s economy, with Indiana Sports Corporation leaders discussing major-event momentum and a long-range “2050 vision.” You will also hear how Sports Tech HQ is building a sports tech ecosystem in Indiana, including Bloomington-based Motion and its platform for college athletic departments. Plus, a Northwest Indiana startup closes...
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Eli Lilly and Co. and Indiana University announce a new partnership to expand clinical trial access across Indiana and advance Alzheimer’s disease care and research, including an investment of up to $40 million over five years. The work will be based at the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences, or IU LAB, a $172 million facility under construction at 16 Tech in Indianapolis that is set to open in 2027. Business of Health repor...
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In this episode of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, Amazon announces a historic $15 billion investment to build data center campuses across Northwest Indiana, including a site in Hobart. The project is expected to create about 2,000 construction jobs and 1,100 permanent positions as the company deepens its statewide footprint.IU Kelley School of Business expert John Talbott breaks down holiday retail trends, including why H...
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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, IBJ Media’s Innovate Indiana series is in Northeast Indiana. Fort Wayne selected a master developer for the long-awaited North River Project and Google continues to build its $2 billion data center campus, adding to northeast Indiana’s rise as a national tech and innovation hub.There are signs the momentum is extending throughout the 11-county northeast Indiana region, inc...
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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana’s top life sciences leaders gather in downtown Indianapolis to advance plans for the One Health Innovation District. Anchored by Elanco’s new global headquarters, the district aims to position Indiana as a global hub for human, animal, and plant health, backed by Purdue, IU, Eli Lilly, and Corteva. Plus: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Fort Wayne as Northea...
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In this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana powers into a new energy era as FANCO announces plans for a $4 billion headquarters and manufacturing hub, potentially creating 5,000 high-skilled jobs. The Richland, Washington-based company’s nuclear park could make Indiana the nation’s leader in small modular reactor technology and advanced fuel recycling. Plus: Purdue and BWX Technologies launch a new partnership...
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On this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana sets its sights on becoming a national leader in nuclear energy with small modular reactors (SMRs) at the center of its long-term strategy. We preview Purdue’s global summit on nuclear innovation and explore how the technology could bring high-paying jobs and long-term investment to Hoosier communities. Plus: IU athletic director Scott Dolson shares why the schoo...
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In this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, the Innovate Indiana Series heads to Bloomington, where a $70 million convention center expansion and the Hopewell housing project mark the city’s transformation. Mayor Kerry Thomson shares her vision for live-work-play development and how Indiana University and Crane are fueling tech-driven growth. Plus: IU football’s breakout season brings national attention and a multimil...
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In this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, South Bend and Elkhart step into the spotlight as part of the Innovate Indiana Series, with more than $1 billion in investment reshaping downtown South Bend, New Carlisle, and beyond. Mayor James Mueller and President and Chief Executive Officer at the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership Bethany Hartley outline the region’s momentum in talent, tech, and quality of place...
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In this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Bombardier, the maker of the world’s fastest private jet, announces a major new service center at Fort Wayne International Airport—bringing 100 high-paying aerospace jobs and a boost to Indiana’s growing aviation and defense economy. Plus: Reid Health in Richmond becomes one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to fully integrate smart AI patient rooms—giving nurses more bedsi...
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Plug and Play, the global accelerator behind Dropbox and PayPal, is expanding its Indiana footprint, launching a new biosciences program at IU’s 16 Tech campus. Caterpillar, FedEx, and Amazon announce expansions across the state, while Corteva confirms a corporate split that could impact more than 1,500 Hoosier jobs. Rick Lertzman’s legacy gets the red carpet treatment at Heartland Film Festival as Indiana’s creative economy—...
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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Noblesville scores a major national win as USA Gymnastics selects the city for its new headquarters, training and wellness center. Mayor Chris Jensen explains how the deal came together and what it means for Indiana’s push to be the global epicenter of women’s sports. Plus: Purdue University partners with Virgin Galactic for a suborbital space flight crewed entirely...
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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun outlines his economic vision during an extended interview, highlighting property tax reform, regional development, and the need for small business investment. He also shares his take on the rising number of data centers and unveils his plan to build a "quantum corridor" across Indiana. Plus: Orthopedic laser therapy company relocates its head...
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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, the $1.4 billion I-69 Ohio River crossing project connecting Indiana and Kentucky reaches a critical milestone. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Gov. Mike Braun, and Sen. Todd Young visit the construction site, highlighting the project’s national significance for trade, logistics, and economic development. Plus: Indianapolis hosts the inaugural TED Sports Co...
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This week on Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, downtown Indianapolis' premier sports venues are getting major upgrades. Lucas Oil Stadium is set for $9.5 million in improvements, including a Wi-Fi overhaul, while Victory Field will replace most of its 30-year-old seating. CIB Executive Director Andy Mallon discusses the importance of keeping Indy competitive for major events like Final Fours and Super Bowls. Also in this ep...
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This week on Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, college football returns—and with it, big economic impact across Indiana. From Notre Dame’s $36 million tourism boost to IU’s record-breaking ticket sales and Purdue’s $16 million game day contributions, we break down how fall Saturdays support local businesses and community development. Finance professor Ryan Brewer also weighs in on the shifting college sports landscape, inclu...
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This week on Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, Gary Mayor Eddie Melton shares what a $3 billion investment from Nippon Steel means for the city’s future. From a convention center project to blight removal and the return of the air show, Gary is turning the page. Also in this episode: A Butler grad’s patented helmet insert aims to protect cochlear implants and empower the deaf community Earlham College helps lead Ric...
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