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In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we spotlight the Indiana-based startup MakeMyMove, which is luring remote workers from across the U.S. to cities like Noblesville, South Bend, and Evansville. Offering cash incentives, perks, and community engagement opportunities, the program has already helped more than 2,000 remote workers relocate, fueling economic growth and helping Indiana address its talent shortage.

Plus, northeast Indiana is aiming to become a global gateway for med tech companies. Fort Wayne’s Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation is launching an initiative to attract international med tech firms by easing their entry into the U.S. market and leveraging the region’s $19 billion medical device ecosystem.

Also in this episode:

• Cadillac brings Formula 1 to Fishers: Construction is underway on a $200 million racing headquarters expected to create 300 new jobs.
• Hypersonic tech in southern Indiana: Kratos Defense is investing $50 million in a hypersonic testing facility near NSWC Crane, creating up to 100 jobs and strengthening Indiana’s defense sector.
• Indiana’s hunger fight: Leaders from agriculture and food industries unite at the first Indiana Hunger Summit to combat food insecurity, which affects 1 in 8 Hoosiers.
• University of Evansville’s farm-to-classroom innovation: A unique container farm initiative is helping educate students and feed the Evansville community year-round.
• Recycling revolution in Indy: Republic Services and Blue Polymers invest $180 million in a state-of-the-art plastics recycling complex, a first in North America, creating 125 jobs and setting a national precedent.

Join us for an in-depth look at how Indiana is growing its workforce, driving innovation, and addressing critical community needs, one bold initiative at a time.

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we examine how Indiana’s 94,000 farmers are preparing for the spring planting season amid uncertain crop prices and potential tariffs. With China as the top importer of Hoosier soybeans and Mexico leading in corn imports, how will trade tensions impact Indiana’s $35 billion agriculture economy? We get insights from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and Purdue agricultural economist Chad Fiechter on the economic pressures facing farmers.

Plus, The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, headquartered at the Hoosier Cancer Research Network, unites 16 universities to conduct collaborative clinical trials. With the addition of West Coast schools like UCLA and Washington, the initiative is expanding its reach, accelerating the development of life-saving treatments and offering new hope to cancer patients nationwide.

Also in this episode:

• Hoosier farmers navigate rising costs: From fertilizer and fuel prices to inflation and high interest rates, why many farmers can’t project a profit this season and how they’re adapting.
• Gary’s pitch for a convention center: With Hard Rock Casino leading the charge, we explore how the city is positioning itself to become a regional convention hub.
• Rural Indiana’s education challenges: A new documentary highlights the struggles of North Putnam schools, from teacher shortages to limited access to healthcare and internet.
• A major international business conference lands in Indy: Mark Cuban headlines the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, bringing investors and innovators from around the world to Indiana.
• West Lafayette biotech breakthrough: A Purdue-founded life sciences startup secures FDA clearance for an innovative pancreatic cancer test.

Join us for an in-depth look at Indiana’s agriculture sector, economic development, and the future of education in rural communities.

Anxiety surrounds outcome of possible U.S. Steel - Nippon acquisition U.S. Steel founded Gary in 1906 and today Gary remains home to the largest integrated steel mill in the northern hemisphere. There are concerns in northwest Indiana about the future if Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S Steel is scrubbed.

INsiders share 2025 outlook Our INsiders panel returns with a look ahead to the Indiana business climate in 2025 and the new legislative session.

Gov. Holcomb showcases his personal collections This week marks the end of Eric Holcomb's two terms serving as Indiana's 51st governor. Before leaving office, the governor took us where few people ever get to go inside the governor's residence to show us his passion for collecting everything from presidential signatures to baseball cards.

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.

Celebrating Indiana's best and brightest tech talent...but why are so many tech jobs disappearing at such an alarming rate. We'll take a look. Plus...the Chinese spy balloon...and why one Indiana lawmaker has been warning about strange objects in the sky for years. His take on what should happen to China. And...mover over dishwasher: The Indiana connection to the next big appliance in the kitchen...where you'll be able to grow your own food.

The business of booze. Indiana's rich beer history coming full circle and Hoosier distillers calling the shots in the world of spirits. Tackling mental health among the NFL's best and the Indiana connection to breaking the stigma.  Woodfired. Chicago Style. Neapolitan. We're sinking our teeth into the tastiest pizzas in Indiana.

2024 Holiday rewind to the month of May.

The city of pride and progress riding a wave of big growth. Greenwood's emerging downtown district, millions of dollars going into innovation along the I-65 corridor, and what's next.  A throwback to the mid-90s when a dozen eggs cost less than a dollar. Now, sticker shock in the dairy aisle. What's driving egg prices so so high and when will they come down? See how a Hamilton County-based company is expanding its "pawprint" in emergency pet care.

Eli Lilly soaring into the new year with big momentum...Lilly CEO Dave Ricks joins us with a look back at what drove success in 2022 and what's in store this year. Plus, Indiana's emerging role in global health care, how this Purdue startup's product is helping to detect deadly germs in food. And the largest plane on the planet and Indiana's new role in powering it and more hypersonic flight.

That was then...This is now. The dramatic transformation of Fort Benjamin Harrison. From a key base during World War II to a booming live, work, play destination in central Indiana. Plus, IUPUI setting the tone in the growing world of music therapy. And Dan Dakich unplugged...the story of who knocked him in the noggin, how it brought him to IU...and his love for hoops.

Indiana's regional revival. From widespread renewal in the Wabash Valley...to restoring the White River. All part of a return on a half-billion-dollar investment in Indiana. See why the government wants more. Also, Dan Dakich...the man who pulls no punches. Who he's talking about, his playing days at IU...and why Dan Dakich has a new media job. And...pickle pizza anyone? Or how about slushies and mocktails? We look at this year's food and drink trends in this month's Trendiana.

Where the housing market is headed in 2023 and how Hoosiers can make the most of it. Plus an exclusive chat with Purdue University’s new president Mung Shang after week-one on the job. and more high-profile sporting events in the pipeline for the capital city...a review of the year that was and what sports fans have to look forward to.

A holiday rewind...  Rebroadcasting a show that aired the weekend of September 30, 2022. 

The numbers are in on how much money college football's crown jewel pumped into Indiana's economy. We're on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to break it all down. Plus, why the IU Kelley School of Business and professional soccer players are scoring big on the pitch. And celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Indiana. We crisscross the state to visit Latino businesses that are clicking on all cylinders to drive Indiana business forward.

A holiday rewind...  Rebroadcasting a show that aired the weekend of October 7-9, 2022. 

The Fieldhouse of the Future. Now game-ready after a $360 million facelift. We're inside the "new" Gainbridge Fieldhouse to show you why its a slam-dunk for central Indiana's economy, how it's driving new growth and what's next. Plus...old-school Indiana basketball in John Mellencamp's hometown. The game plan to save the iconic Shields Memorial Gym in Seymour...the focus of this week's Endangered Indiana. Lights. Camera. Action. Rolling into the 31st Heartland International Film Festival. Why it's a box office bonanza for central Indiana.

From the emerging EV sector...to the growing semiconductor space...to state dollars bringing back small-town Indiana favorites...the state is firing on all cylinders. Governor Eric Holcomb weighs in on a record year for investments.

The finish line is in sight for two major Indiana highway projects...tracking progress on the north split in downtown Indianapolis and I69 paving its way through southern Marion County. Plus the dawn of processed food in the 50s...not a hot health topic on an IU doctor's Youtube channel. 

The World's Greatest Spectacle in Racing is part of the driving force behind a surge in motorsports investments in central Indiana. Find out what's fueling the growth from one of the biggest names in auto racing. Gambling coming soon to Terre Haute. The timeline on when the new casino there opens and the potential payoff for Vigo County. A Tik-Tok tour through Indiana's newest dining food hall dining destination in Fort Wayne. One of many ready-to-eat markets like this gaining around the state.

Soaring high in the Summit City. What's driving growth in Fort Wayne, the domino effect rippling through the region, and what's next for northeast Indiana's economy.

Plus...hemp in the Hoosier state. You can't legally buy pot here, but we found an Indiana business cashing in on cannabis...big time. More in this weeks Around Indiana.

And...how high-tech video games like this are helping Hoosiers deal with grief.

State lawmakers getting down to business. What's on the agenda and how will it impact Hoosiers? Plus...Hoosier bedside nurses getting an assist from their colleagues in the virtual world. How it could be a remedy to cure the nursing shortage. And...Indiana's fast-growing footprint in the e-commerce space. What it means for consumers, workers, and businesses during the holiday shopping season.

Tis the season...holiday shopping already in full gear. We have the seasonal forecast including Indiana's expanding role in E-Commerce. Plus Rose-Hulman students and faculty working out of a new $29 million space that enhances health and wellness. How it could be a blueprint for building designs of the future. And down on the farm in Scottsburg where we check in on Goat Milk Stuff, the popular southern Indiana agritourism, and online business bouncing back big time after the pandemic.

The Summit City...moving to the beat of a billion-dollar growth groove. What's driving investment in Fort Wayne? We break it all down from the heart of Allen County. Plus, a Carmel company's mission to wipe out little bugs that attack the skin. More on PARAPro's pioneering platform... A new high-tech tool to connect with health care providers. And the story behind an old endangered Quaker church, a trailblazing African American architect, and how it changed race relations in Marion. 

From the sun's rays...To the power of the wind...To using hydrogen to fuel big rigs...Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb weighs in on the state's strategy to harness all that nature has to offer...and the potential economic impact. Plus...how a company with roots in small Indiana town is playing a big role in pioneering human tissue research in outer space. And...what the former center of Indiana's limestone industry is doing to save its once-bustling downtown."

Indiana's small towns are undergoing a renaissance. How a half-billion dollars from the state is breathing new life into Hoosier communities from border to border. Eli Lilly marking a huge milestone in the role it played in creating human insulin. Insight into how it all came together from the word-renowned Indiana chemist who helped make it all happen.  Flavors of Fall in Indiana to tempt your tastebuds...from Valpo Velvet in the northwest to Patoka Lake Winery in the south. We'll showcase Hoosier businesses serving up palate-pleasing treats.

A brand new $30 million sports and rec park...bold downtown development plans...turning an old windshield wiper factory into a distillery...we find out what's behind the renaissance in Valparaiso...a place where the king of popcorn, Orville Redenbacher built his empire. Plus, two big stories in the Business of Health. A massive step forward for the IU School of Medicine's new Indianapolis campus. And Eli Lilly's new mission to help the millions who suffer from hearing loss. And the Big Magillah of Hoosier festivals. The bottom-line impact of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival to western Indiana.

From the shores of Lake Michigan...to the splendor of nature's seasonal transformation in Brown County. Race fans and visitors...driving billions of tourism dollars into popular Hoosier destinations. We look at how the Fall season is adding to the bottom line. Plus, URL stickers, video-sharing, and the Indiana connection. And, new life for Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis. Details on a big investment on its way. 

The Fieldhouse of the Future. Now game-ready after a $360 million facelift. We're inside the "new" Gainbridge Fieldhouse to show you why its a slam-dunk for central Indiana's economy, how it's driving new growth and what's next. Plus...old-school Indiana basketball in John Mellencamp's hometown. The game plan to save the iconic Shields Memorial Gym in Seymour...the focus of this week's Endangered Indiana. Lights. Camera. Action. Rolling into the 31st Heartland International Film Festival. Why it's a box office bonanza for central Indiana.

The numbers are in on how much money college football's crown jewel pumped into Indiana's economy. We're on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to break it all down. Plus, why the IU Kelley School of Business and professional soccer players are scoring big on the pitch. And celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Indiana. We crisscross the state to visit Latino businesses that are clicking on all cylinders to drive Indiana business forward.

Planes....trains...and well, maybe not automobiles but made in Indiana goggles driving the next wave of cutting-edge technology in the operating room; Indianapolis International Airport landing more global recognition, retailers in the terminal pushing all things local, and what's next for air travel. The new South Shore Double Track rail project in northwest Indiana...how it's starting to fuel hundreds of millions of dollars in growth in Michigan City. And those goggles? How an Indiana company is taking a leading role in high tech health care.

Sports tech sector growing in Indiana Sports Tech HQ is an initiative launched by the Indiana Sports Corp in 2021 to attract sports tech startups to the state. Jeff Hintz explains how the emerging sector is revolutionizing how fans and athletes experience sports.

$138M grant launching the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences The Lilly Endowment grant is the largest ever at IU to support research and development. A six-story IU building is now in the works at the 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis.

Trendiana: Hoosier restaurants worth the drive Yelp Indy introduces us to some unique restaurants across the state that are worth a road trip this holiday season.

From getting behind the wheel to throwing in a load of laundry to maneuvering a military jet. All powered by something Purdue University is poised to cash in on. Semiconductor technology. Why the White House has its sights set on West Lafayette as a potential hub for the next wave of high tech. Plus, Fishers is in the fast lane. Big economic development deals that will fuel jobs and growth. And supply and demand in the classroom. We drill down on potential solutions to the teacher shortage in Indiana.

IU Health is stamping its footprint to create a massive multi-billion-dollar medical corridor in downtown Indianapolis. How innovation at 16 Tech fits into the plan. Plus...feeding the one in six Hoosiers who don't get enough food to eat. What Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is doing to tackle to the problem. And...The Jim Irsay Collection hits Lucas Oil Stadium. A kickoff to the Colts season with the likes of Mellencamp, Buddy Guy and Heart legend Ann Wilson.

Purdue Football legend Drew Brees--throwing his weight behind the new reality of college sports. Details on Purdue's game plan to tackle the complicated game of Name, Image, and Likeness. Plus...Greensburg is on track to potentially become a key driver in the booming electric vehicle battery space. How the Honda plant there could play a big role. And...a million-dollar deal to make sure the water you drink is safe. Details on new money being pumped into Zionsville-based 120Water.

A man on a 77-hundred-mile overseas mission to bring jobs and investment home to the Heartland. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joins us from Taiwan with where things stand to make the state a hub for the next wave in high-tech. Big bucks for the Big Ten. A deeper dive into their $7 billion media deal with sports guru Mike DeCourcy. Holiday World’s new “attraction” to get more workers. Plus, Indiana gems are on the brink of extinction. We look at which sites landed on this year’s Indiana Landmarks 10 Most Endangered List.

Governor Eric Holcomb is on an overseas mission to make Indiana a major player in the high-stakes battle for the next big wave in innovation. Plus ... A historic name change for a University that's called downtown Indianapolis home for over a half-century. Business leaders weigh in on what's next for IUPUI. And... Butler Bullish on its future. A capital campaign that's putting cash in the coffers transforming it into the campus of the future.

Lift-off at Indianapolis International. Multi-million-dollar runway renovations are taking shape, what it means for air travel and the impact on Indiana’s economy. Plus, what Beacon Health is doing to meet the needs of a critical supply and demand health care issue in northern Indiana. Tempting the taste buds Italian-style. Indiana’s newest made-from-scratch pasta hot spots in this month’s Trendiana.

Indianapolis is scoring big...once again hosting the world's largest tabletop gaming competition. Why Gen Con is one of the key drivers in putting the Circle City squarely back on track to score tourism dollars; Plus...Notre Dame's growing role in biomedicine. Details on the university's new focus on "precision medicine" and its potential to revolutionize health care; And a classic made-in-Indiana movie scene, the state's new game plan to get more films like "Hoosiers" to set up production in Indiana. 

Indiana lawmakers gather for a Special Session, a controversial abortion bill at the center of debate. The impact the legislation could have on Hoosier businesses and the economy; Plus one of the key players behind pulling off Indianapolis hosting all of March Madness in 2021 takes over at the Indiana Sports Corp. Patrick Talty shares his vision for what's next; And, something appetizing to sink your teeth into. We check out Indiana's hottest new bakeries in this month's Trendiana.

A hometown girl jumping into the driver's seat at global giant, Cummins. Columbus born and bred Jennifer Ramsey's rise to the top and her plans for the company's future; Plus showcasing Indiana's diverse businesses through the new Hoosier’s in Action Campaign; and a new buzz around Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures who gave startups like the B Corp wings to fly…Now that company's getting ready to take off under new leadership. Christopher Davis shares his vision for what's next at Elevate ventures; and we talk about the week’s biggest stories with our partners at the IBJ.

Noblesville hits the billion-dollar mark. Investments, housing, and companies staying put. Why it all adds up to economic success for Indiana’s tenth largest city; the smooth sounds of Resonado, the Notre Dame connection, and details on a new partnership with a global name in audio; from epic commercials to priceless billboards, how this tiny brewery in Fairmont, Indiana has blown up, amassing a huge following among beer drinkers; and a new immersive art experience at The Lume in Indianapolis; and we talk about the weeks’ biggest stories with our partners at the IBJ.

Momentum, excitement surround Central Indiana's future As part of the IBJ Media Engage Indiana series, we're taking a look at projects that will fuel momentum and grow Central Indiana. Gerry Dick also shares more about the Indy Economic Development Corp., which becomes a stand along entity beginning in January.

How Westfield landed LIV Greg Norman is playing a key role in putting big-time golf on the map in Central Indiana. He talked to Gerry Dick about how Chatham Hills and Westfield made the cut as a LIV tournament site in 2025.

Tony Stewart Racing celebrating 25 years Columbus native Tony Stewart has had an award winning career in IndyCar and NASCAR. Mary-Rachel Redman spoke with him one-on-one as Tony Stewart Racing heads into its 25th season.

Real estate moguls to unlikely NBA owners, Herb Simon, and his late brother, Mel are credited with keeping the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. And now the plan is to keep team ownership all in the family, a rare one-on-one interview with the future owner of the Indiana Pacers, Steve Simon; Plus a renaissance of sorts in Park County, how two entrepreneurs are transforming tourism in the covered bridge capital of the world; And how a relaxing vacay in the Dominican Republic turned out to be the jumping off point for one Southern Indiana couple in search of the perfect poolside cocktail. The story behind the no bubble sugar-free carb- free vodka drink, that's selling out in stores across the U.S. and we talk about the weeks’ biggest stories with our partners at the IBJ.

The next big development in Indianapolis; we get perspective from the man behind the new Indy Eleven soccer stadium owner Ersal Ozdemir, plus a change in leadership at a key Indiana business driver, what new leadership at the CICP could mean for Hoosier businesses, foundations, and universities; and a renaissance of sorts in Park County, how two entrepreneurs are transforming tourism in west-central Indiana and we talk about the weeks’ biggest stories with our partners at the IBJ.

Mitch Daniels talks about what comes after Purdue for him; the South Shore double-track project moves forward; how can lipid nanoparticles help Indiana's economy; we take a special look at Title IX as it turns 50; how can we get more math teachers in Indiana classrooms; the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame has a new leader; and we talk about Indiana's top business stories with our partners at the IBJ.