Indianapolis Business Journal

07/30/2026

J&I Fortville Land Holdings LLC is in the early stages of planning the property, with preliminary concepts calling for a grocery store, retail space and light industrial buildings.

J&I Fortville Land Holdings LLC is in the early stages of planning the 16-acre project, with preliminary concepts calling for retail space and light industrial buildings.

07/30/2026

Indiana University has closed its Muslim Philanthropy Initiative after a group of state representatives expressed concerns over the program’s relationship with an overseas nonprofit that was federally sanctioned earlier this year for allegedly providing support to Hamas.

A coalition of eight Indiana lawmakers demanded an investigation into the program’s relationship with Hayat Yolu, which was accused of raising money for Hamas.

07/29/2026

Perry Township high schoolers will get real world experience in entrepreneurship at a new $30 million facility on the University of Indianapolis campus, thanks to Lilly Endowment funds.

Construction will begin this fall on a 52,150-square-foot building at the corner of State Street and East Hanna Avenue that will house the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

07/29/2026

Indianapolis’ homeless population increased for the third year in a row, but local leaders say the total would likely be even higher without a new city program for finding housing for the homeless.

The annual Point-In-Time Count ticked up in 2026 but found fewer homeless people sleeping outdoors.

07/29/2026

Whose leadership has changed what their organization can achieve?

IBJ’s CEO of the Year & C-Suite Awards recognize executives whose impact goes beyond the title—from strengthening performance and workplace culture to advancing new ideas and improving an organization’s position in the market.
Help us recognize a CEO or C-suite executive whose work stands apart. Nominations close Friday, Sept. 4.

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07/28/2026

A local restaurant group is set to debut a sports- and entertainment-focused dining concept named Score in downtown’s Mass Ave cultural district next year.

Diagonal Hospitality Group also owns and operates sushi restaurant FortyFive Degrees at 765 Massachusetts Ave., Metro bar and restaurant at 707 Massachusetts Ave., and Harrison’s at 555 Delaware St.

07/28/2026

Andranik Grigoryan was housed at Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, an Indiana prison facing heightened scrutiny after several immigrant detainees died there earlier this year.

The former detainee says the state's correctional medical services provider failed to employ enough staff to give him the needed medication that could have prevented a serious seizure.

07/28/2026

The move stems from an agreement with Gov. Mike Braun’s administration that the nonprofit shoulder about $1 million in maintenance and operational costs for its downtown HQ.

The reduction — which affected roughly 10% of the historical society’s staff — included several employees who worked on education programs and exhibits.

07/28/2026

Innovate West Central Indiana brings business, community, education and government leaders together to explore the ideas and partnerships shaping regional growth. Hear from featured speaker Gov. Mike Braun and connect with leaders working on business expansion, workforce development, innovation, energy and infrastructure.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
Networking: 11:30 a.m.
Program: Noon
Indiana State University’s Hulman Center, Terre Haute

Individual registration includes networking, lunch and the scheduled program. Corporate table opportunities are also available.

Reserve your seat today: https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/events/2026/innovate-west-central-indiana-terre-haute

07/27/2026

Since The Yard opened in 2019, Fishers District has expanded into a mixed-use development representing more than $900 million in completed and committed investment.

Since The Yard opened near East 116th Street and Ikea Way in 2019, Fishers District has expanded into a mixed-use development representing more than $900 million in completed and committed investment.