Indianapolis Business Journal

05/29/2026

Former IndyGo and the Indiana State Fair staffer Lesley Gordon is the first executive director of creative advocacy agency GangGang.

05/29/2026

The proposal calls for higher fees on county vehicle registrations to cover the cost of road repairs and meet a requirement set by the state Legislature to qualify for more road funding.

The proposal, which is opposed by the mayor, calls for higher fees on county vehicle registrations to cover the cost of road repairs and meet a requirement set by the state Legislature to qualify for more road funding.

05/28/2026

The Indianapolis City Market is no longer expected to reopen in 2028, further extending a revitalization project initially expected to take two years when the market closed in early 2024.

The closure of the historic Indianapolis City Market in 2024 was initially expected to last just two years, but there is no longer a timeline for the reopening, officials acknowledged Thursday in announcing plans for the market's adjacent Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza.

05/28/2026

The future of energy is accelerating, and Indiana is in the conversation.

Save the date for Nuclear Energy & the AI Future, where top leaders will come together to explore how nuclear innovation and AI-driven demand are reshaping what’s next for our state’s energy landscape.

From economic growth to clean, reliable power, the decisions happening now will define Indiana’s role at the forefront of this transformation.

📅 July 15
📍 Crowne Plaza Union Station

More details coming soon.
🔗 https://ow.ly/mvIi50Z5kK5

05/28/2026

An Atlanta firm wants to build a major data center at the Thunderbird Commerce Center that would be located off of the Pennsy Trail and close to Irvington Community Elementary.

Company executives at DC Blox detailed plans for the proposed $2.2 billion project, which would be built off of the Pennsy Trail and in close proximity to Irvington Community Elementary School.

05/28/2026

Galleries for contemporary art soon will return to the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Leaders for the larger Newfields campus also are exploring creating a new wing.

Newfields is exploring the construction of a new wing at the art museum and a free-standing conservatory as part of the strategic plan.

05/28/2026

Opportunities to advertise in this year’s Indiana 250 Magazine are limited as we prepare to unveil Indiana’s 250 most influential business and community leaders.

Now is the time to secure your placement before available space fills. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

05/27/2026

Indianapolis Business Journal was just recognized among the top independent business publications in the world.

At the Alliance of Area Business Publishers annual conference, IBJ was named the #2 large independently owned business newspaper across the U.S., Canada and Australia, alongside Crain’s Chicago Business and Crain’s New York Business.

This recognition reflects the strength of our newsroom and the impact of the work produced across IBJ Media every day. Our team was honored with multiple individual and editorial awards, including:

• Mason King earned a gold award for hosting the IBJ Podcast and a silver award for Eight@8; Chris Spangle also contributed to the award-winning podcast.
• Alex Brown, Daniel Lee and Marek Mazurek received a gold award for reporting on a nuclear company’s move to Indiana.
• Susan Orr was recognized with a gold award for technology reporting.
• Audrey Pelsor received a bronze award for design work on “The Year in Sports."
• Mickey Shuey earned a silver award for best scoop.
• Daniel Bradley received a silver award for best feature story.
• The IBJ editorial team was awarded silver for best editorial in the large publication category.

These honors highlight the depth of talent across our newsroom, design and digital teams and our shared commitment to delivering trusted, relevant coverage for Indiana’s business community.

Learn more about the awards: https://ow.ly/SgKQ50Z4Lmj

05/27/2026

Upland officials say they plan to close the restaurant briefly while they make improvements to the menu, beverage program and guest experience.

The restaurant closed Monday to undergo changes and is expected to open again on Saturday.

05/27/2026

Bothell, Washington-based BioLife Solutions Inc. plans to move its manufacturing and research operations from Indianapolis to Hamilton County.