6/19/26 AM UPDATE: Evansville mayor talks city's momentum; Purdue, Xbox launch gaming-focused concentration; State receives more ICE payments

7/17/26 AM UPDATE: Plans for $70M Bloomington hotel unveiled; Fort Wayne Metals exec talks growth; Seymour manufacturer adds production line

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 17, 2026. A pair of Fishers-based developers have been tapped to develop the $70 million Bloomington Convention Center Hotel. An executive with Fort Wayne Metals touts the company's recently announced growth investment. Officials in New Haven cut the ribbon on a $29 million luxury townhome development. The state is seeking proposals for evaluating returns from state programs. Plus, Aisin Manufacturing has cut the ribbon on a new production line at its Seymour plant. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/16/26 PM UPDATE: Two Indiana health clinics plan merger; IU invests $7 million in creative economy; Eli Lilly buys psychedelic drug developer in a $3.8 billion deal

Inside Indiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 16, 2026. Valparaiso-based HealthLinc and Heart City Health in Elkhart have announced plans to merge. Indiana University is investing $7 million to support workforce development, talent retention and infrastructure for the creative economy in the Indiana Uplands region. The labor dispute between BP and the United Steelworkers union continues at the Whiting Refinery as local officials call for an end to the four-month lockout of more than 800 workers. Michiana restaurant Kate's Kitchen is bringing flavors from across Africa to northern Indiana. Eli Lilly plans to acquire a New York company developing psychedelic treatments for depression in a deal worth up to $3.8 billion. Plus, Greater Lafayette Commerce is launching a business succession initiative to help connect retiring business owners with prospective buyers. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/16/26 AM UPDATE: Business succession initiative launches in Lafayette; True Value HQ relocation lands incentives; Kimball Electronics begins rebranding

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 16, 2026. Greater Lafayette Commerce is using a state grant to launch an initiative designed to support business success through acquisitions. Fort Wayne-based Do it Best Group is receiving state incentives for relocating the True Value headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne. Jasper-based Kimball Electronics has begun its yearlong rebranding to Kimball Solutions. Plus, a state lawmaker is making his pitch for ending property taxes. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/15/26 PM UPDATE: L3Harris lands $955M contract; Indiana launches nuclear readiness program; Saint Mary's College expands its Spark Lab

Inside Indiana Business Radio for the afternoon of July 15, 2026. L3Harris Technologies has secured a $955 million contract from the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency.. Indiana officials have launched the Advanced Nuclear Ready Community program to help communities prepare for and attract future nuclear energy projects. State utility regulators have opened investigations into utility profit margins and bill charges as part of a broader effort to improve energy affordability for Hoosiers. Saint Mary's College is expanding its Spark Lab to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities for students, small businesses and community partners. Gov. Mike Braun is ending Indiana's Minority and Women's Business Enterprises procurement program following an advisory opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita. Plus, the Merrillville Town Council has delayed action on a resolution tied to a proposed federal immigration detention facility. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

7/15/26 AM UPDATE: Merrillville leaders push back against AG; Valpo considers data center moratorium; New Noblesville water tower near completion

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 15, 2026. The Merrillville Town Council on Tuesday moved to table a vote to rescind an earlier resolution opposing a reported ICE detention facility in the town. Valparaiso leaders are considering a moratorium on future data center development. Work is nearly complete on a 150-foot elevated water tower in Noblesville that is part of a $15 million project. Plus, the Indiana Chamber and Aspire Johnson County are teaming up on workforce development efforts. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.