In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana boasts record economic development numbers; an Indy furniture company looks to design a post-COVID work environment; what is Indiana's economic outlook for his year; a pharmaceutical giant is making a major investment in central Indiana; another Indiana company plays its role in vaccine distribution; Pacers fans are finally returning to Bankers Life Fieldhouse; and Purdue pulls off record freshman enrollment despite pandemic problems.

After decades of decline, Gary is seeing signs of economic growth; Hoosier high schoolers are getting blockchain training; a former Fishers coal mine is getting new life; a security products company is growing its footprint; Hoosier healthcare leaders want the state to improve its rural trauma system; has the pandemic put higher education further out of reach; we preview the Indy Autonomous Challenge; and an Indy nonprofit is looking to create a pipeline of charitable corporate leaders in Indiana.

Indiana prepares to host the entire NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament; Rose-Hulman Ventures celebrates a record year; we visit a locally-owned retail gem in northeast Indiana; the Indiana Chamber outlines its legislative priorities; an Indy company is playing a role in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout; we get an update on a half-billion-dollar early childhood education effort; we spotlight a program fighting racism through the power of sports; and we detail how you can donate your time to causes that need support during the pandemic.

On a special rebroadcast of an all women edition of Inside INdiana Business With Gerry Dick: How are we empowering today's young women? A look at coronavirus in the workplace; a spotlight on "A Sign By Design"; we take you inside Launch Terre Haute; Indiana celebrates National Women's Month; a new nonprofit aims to help cancer survivors; a year-long program seeks to advance Indy women; one-on-one with Madame C.J. Walker's great-great granddaughter; and a special INsiders panel offers perspective on top women's issues in Indiana.

Can Indiana's food sector bounce back from a half-billion-dollar hit? A Carmel tech company looks to make life easier for independent car dealers; we spotlight Indiana's Tenderloin Lovers Trail; Trendiana details this year's food and drink trends; an effort is underway to push the importance of the COVID vaccine to minority communities; IU's Grand Challenges Initiative focuses on environmental resilience; a new apprenticeship model helps Hoosier high schoolers prepare to join the workforce; and we highlight an effort to boost Indiana athletes with intellectual disabilities.

On a special edition of the Inside INdiana Business Television Podcast: We take you around Indiana to shine a spotlight on local, state and national partnerships creating economic growth and thriving communities throughout the state. We'll visit some of Indiana's most endangered landmarks, highlight businesses that are adapting and finding ways to thrive during the pandemic, spotlight booming breweries and hear from organizations making a difference for underserved communities throughout the state.

We take a look at the state of Indiana sports at the end of a difficult year; an Indianapolis company is meeting the demand for clean air; we take you inside the new Bottleworks Hotel; a Hoosier company is innovating in the online car shopping space; November was a record setter for sports betting in Indiana; two IU basketball greats want you to get a better night's sleep; early childhood education is again in the Statehouse spotlight; and Indiana Grown brings its marketplace online.

We hear from the head of Elanco on the company's huge plans in Indy; a Hoosier company is making pet treats out of fly larvae; an Indiana business becomes a major player in the PPE industry; IndyCar looks to get more diverse; the Indianapolis Opera looks to update its historic home; a Hoosier health care provider is expanding its mental health offerings; IU's Grand Challenges Initiative takes on substance abuse; and the International School of Indiana realizes a 25-year dream.

Elanco announces $300 million plans in downtown Indy; a big push is on to boost rural broadband access; Around INdiana takes us to a booming brewery; Trendiana features Hoosier holiday gifts that ship; a Zionsville company looks to connect loved ones with information from senior care facilities; Purdue's Krannert School of Management adds new offerings; the general manager of the Pacers previews the upcoming season; and we introduce you to a new platform looking to create a bigger stage for Black artists.

How is the Indy airport weathering the economic storm from the pandemic? HG Ventures continues to look for the next big thing in tech; the race is on to save a piece of Indiana education history; we introduce you to Fire Dawgs Junk Removal; Indiana marks a record year for organ donation; two IU East programs are having a global impact; we preview the upcoming Indy Fuel season; and learn how virtual technology saved a Hoosier comedian's career.

Will the entire NCAA tournament come to Indianapolis? New jobs are coming to an area that really needs them; a landmark dating back before the Civil War gets new life; what kind of energy will power Indiana's economic future; Kroger steps up COVID testing efforts; Huntington University looks to the future of animal science; a new student opportunity ends with a  job offer in healthcare; and the $300 million facelift for Bankers Life Fieldhouse continues.

Eli Lilly makes a breakthrough in treating the coronavirus; a southwest Indiana theater gets new life; a nonprofit helps those in need find meaningful work; Trendiana looks at home-grown holiday gift ideas; Hamilton County companies get a life-saving resource; IU doubles down on its grand challenges initiatives; a big commitment means a new name for Purdue Polytechnic; and we hear from the incoming commissioner of the Indy-based Horizon League.

What does Indiana's post-election economic forecast look like? A Mircosoft veteran sets up shop in Indianapolis; Endangered Indiana updates efforts to save a historic hotel; a logistics company plans hundreds of new jobs; Elanco sharpens its focus on sustainability; a new training program looks to strengthen Indiana's manufacturing talent pipeline; an Indiana organization gives old technology new life; and we check in on the road to the Final Four in Indianapolis in April.

We get an update on economic development in the face of the pandemic; an Indy startup looks to give musicians a new stage; the effort is on to preserve a historic jail; a new website tracks wait times at Hoosier polling places; we talk to the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers; Marathon Health continues its growth; Girl Scouts of Central Indiana launches a new high-tech model; and the hot Hoosier housing market creates new opportunities for students.

We look at a wild year for Hoosier farmers; the CEO of one of Indiana's fastest-growing companies speaks out; Around INdiana shines a spotlight on another endangered landmark; this month's Trendiana segment looks at Indiana's flavors of fall; Ball State's president talks about making students more marketable; a potential game-changer could be coming for college athletes; and, we preview the Salvation Army's holiday campaign as well as the annual College Goal Sunday event.

We get an update on one of Indiana's most powerful economic engines; digital advertising turns upside down in the era of COVID; a Jasper County company aims to upskill Indiana inmates; First Merchant's longtime leader is moving on; how will COVID-19 factor into flu season; Purdue pushes liberal arts education; we get a progress report on Hoosier high school fall sports; and what is the future of human work in the age of smart machines?

Business leaders band together to combat racial injustice; Bosma Enterprises continues to grow its important mission; a company with Hoosier roots looks to preserve the legacies of James Dean, Maya Angelou and more; we spotlight Manufacturing Day in Indiana; we talk to "The Father of Echocardiography;" a Fishers company looks to create the classroom of the future; we preview the college basketball season, ahead of the men's Final Four in Indy; and the Heartland Film Festival goes retro.

We're learning more about the impact the pandemic is having on the Hoosier restaurant industry; A new electric car service breaks the mold of vehicle financing; the effort is on to save a piece of Indiana's limestone legacy; Site selectors weigh in on what Indiana business will look like post-pandemic; plans are in place for Indiana's first non-smoking casino; Ivy Tech announces its newest official campus; a sports broadcasting vet takes on a new challenge; and we preview the Million Meal Marathon.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane has big growth plans; Indiana's agbioscience industry has a new recruiting tool; we spotlight another one of Indiana's endangered landmarks; ANGI Homeservices is ramping up hiring; Fort Wayne gets some much-needed help in opioid treatment; a new tool could provide some relief for families managing students learning from home; from donuts to unique attractions, you can vote for the best in Indiana; and, we introduce you to a well-being app made specifically for an underserved audience.

How is the pandemic affecting Indiana's shipping industry? A Lafayette coworking studio preps for a major event; the effort is on to save an endangered Indiana church; Trendiana looks at outdoor adventures you can enjoy as summer turns into fall; we talk to the new leader of the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute; a public charter school details its innovative model; we preview the upcoming Colts season; and an Indiana food entrepreneur hits the national marketplace.

What’s the state of organized labor in Indiana? An Indianapolis tech company is hosting what it says could be Indiana’s version of South by Southwest; Our Endangered Indiana series travels to Elwood; We take a look at changes to an annual charity event in Indy; We’ll get an update on a much-publicized COVID-19 study; Two Hoosier higher ed institutions are partnering up; Get a preview of the first Esports Combine; Plus, a new nonprofit aims to create positive change for women.

Huntingburg celebrates success despite pandemic problems; we spotlight a high-tech success story 20 years in the making; Indiana Landmarks looks to save a historic high school; a local initiative aims to help Black-owned businesses; Indiana launches a service to help treat mental health issues brought on by the pandemic; a former battery factory is now home to two innovative schools; we review an eventful week in Indiana sports; and the INsiders looks at help for displaced Hoosier workers.

Close to six months after the pandemic hit, how is Indiana's economy faring? We take a look at a far from traditional Indy 500; downtown Attica fights to make a comeback; we introduce you to a new tenant for the 16 Tech Innovation District; a Purdue Research Park company zeroes in on air quality; how high-tech are Indiana's manufacturing companies; Anderson University looks to become a cybersecurity leader; and we preview Devour Indy Summerfest.

We look at the ripple effects of the Big Ten postponing fall sports; Tipton and Howard counties get the high-speed hookups; Bad Dad Brewing makes a name for itself in Grant County; Trendiana shines a spotlight on Black-owned businesses throughout the state; Johnson Memorial takes the wraps off its new emergency department; WGU Indiana hits two major milestones; a new project highlights Indiana's iconic high school gyms; and a fashion-based nonprofit continues to grow.

A historic Indy 500 will have no fans in the stands; we take a deep dive into 16 Tech as it hits a major milestone – we'll look at the innovation hub's impact on the startup economy, food, community and more, as well as the more than two-decade road it has taken to this point; Ice Miller takes a look at race relations in the workplace; and we spotlight the World Food Championships in Indianapolis.