USA Gymnastics lands in Noblesville and Purdue plans space mission

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 by Boilermakers. The 2027 mission will conduct zero-gravity research in real time. A homegrown startup earns FDA approval for the Butterfly BVM, a safer resuscitator now heading to national EMS markets. Purdue head coach Matt Painter discusses NIL, recruiting challenges, and Purdue’s push for another Final Four run on Hoosier soil in 2026. Lilly announces a $6.5 billion plant in Houston to manufacture a weight loss pill, while construction continues at the $13 billion LEAP District in Lebanon. Hoosier startup Compact Medical gears up for national launch at the EMS World Expo in Indianapolis. Prolific’s Growth Summit and the Rally Innovation Conference draw global leaders to Indy. Bloomington tops $1 billion in capital investment, while Amazon’s new Elkhart facility adds 1,000 jobs. Elkhart RV dealer show highlights new innovations, and Subaru ends legacy production in Lafayette. And in Warsaw, Magical Meadows breaks ground on a therapeutic riding center expansion to serve veterans and people with disabilities. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.