We talk to Indiana's new secretary of commerce; an audio technology company reaches the next level; a small-town bakery offers pies in a jar; as the weather gets warmer, we spotlight Indiana's best spots for barbecue; an Indy company that makes safe, green  dinnerware is seeing major growth; Purdue's data mining program attracts some big-name partners; and Indiana's sports technology business accelerator welcomes a new set of startups.

We take a deep dive into a multi-billion-dollar bank deal; we spotlight a high-tech social platform for Indy restaurants as well as a throw-back option for diners in Plainfield; the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis details future goals; a new partnership aims to help Hoosier seniors live independently; a popular activity hub in Fishers has a new tenant; and live sports continue to creep back, as the Olympic Diving Trials return to Indianapolis.

Northwest Indiana is building momentum led by a new casino; Conexus brings together some of Indiana's top young manufacturing talent; we look at the statewide impact of the Indy 500; Indiana nonprofits want you to get on board; Indiana expands access to a weapon in the battle against opioid overdose; On My Way Pre-K applications are open; and with the draft behind us, we take a look at the season ahead for the Indianapolis Colts.

Ascension St. Vincent details a major Indy investment; a Carmel company looks to revolutionize the hygiene industry; we introduce you to Three Sisters and a Trunk; South Shore Clean Cities looks at a statewide expansion; Ivy Tech and Marian University look to diversify the teacher pipeline; how can dogs keep our most vulnerable populations healthy; an Indy racing broadcast fixture gives perspective on the upcoming 500; and we learn what's next for Indiana Women in Tech.

Three business juggernauts pick Indiana for expansion; we take you to a hidden gem in Martinsville; Trendiana shines a spotlight on Asian-owned businesses; we put a wrap on this year's legislative session; IU Health details one of its weapons in the battle against Parkinson's; help is on the way for some students struggling during the pandemic; and we talk to the head of the Indiana Fever ahead of the WNBA's silver anniversary season.

This week, we celebrate the best in tech in Indiana by spotlighting several Mira Award winners, including the Rising Entrepreneur, Tech Startup, Rising Tech City and Trailblazer of the Year, as well as the Bridge Builder Award winner. We also spotlight Farmer's Fridge and a Rolls-Royce Purdue partnership, and take a look at a big score for Indy Eleven professional soccer.

Fort Wayne's mayor weighs in on Amazon's huge plans in the city; Hammond's Digital Crossroad Data Center takes a big step forward; a prominent home and garden show marks a milestone; Benjamin Harrison's Indy home is set for a makeover; a New York pharmacy tech company comes to Indianapolis; we spotlight Purdue's Office of Industry Partnerships; IUPUI's new basketball coach outlines his vision; and our INsiders take a look at the top stories of the week.

Will the Indy Airport see a rebound in traffic this travel season? 16 Tech welcomes another new tenant; we visit a family owned foam furniture company; a big-name utility rebrands; Indiana businesses are doing their part to vaccinate Hoosiers; Ivy Tech and Butler target Indiana's teacher shortage; we remember Slick Leonard, and our INsiders take on the top business stories of the week.

Indiana's red-hot housing market marches on; solar energy comes to the Jasper County Jail; a small-town bakery rakes in big dough; Trendiana takes a look at the state's top spots for cookies; IU is taking part in a significant COVID study; Indiana students can learn new languages at summer camp; Grand Park in Westfield is preparing for big spring and summer seasons; and we spotlight TechPoint's Trailblazer of the Year Mira Award winner.

Indiana's economy gets a much-needed basketball boost; a big name in Indiana basketball gives his take on how the tournament has gone; a military nonprofit comes to central Indiana; a tiny town's pizza joint is gaining a big reputation; the legislative session heads toward the finish line; a speech therapy company is growing its Hoosier footprint; we spotlight the American College of Education, and take a look at what March Madness means to Indiana's reeling restaurants.

A big name in Indiana business sounds off on anti-Asian hate crimes; a high-tech sustainable farm grows its reach; we introduce you to The Bob Ross Experience; Cardinal Spirits in Monroe County continues to grow; the IU Simon Cancer Center has ambitious goals; we get a progress report on the NCAA tournament in central Indiana; March Madness comes with an arts showcase; and Indiana's online university addresses COVID's impact on women.

Indiana's top economic development official steps down; a homegrown tech company is looking to protect your hearing; a booming brewery brings some unusual ingredients to your beer; a popular PR firm marks a milestone; an entrepreneur's charcuterie side hustle turns into a full-time gig; UIndy's engineering school grows again; a longtime Indiana sportswriter is being honored; and central Indiana hopes the NCAA tournament can entice some people to stay.

On a special all-women edition, we talk to the former Cummins intern who is now the company's president; Marion County's public health director talks about the pandemic's ongoing impact; a classroom project inspires a high-tech success story; Trendiana spotlights women-owned beauty businesses; a New Albany manufacturer talks lessons learned during the pandemic; a Purdue Center prepares women for gender-related workforce challenges; we speak to the Horizon League commissioner; and a special INsiders panel focuses on women in tech.

In a time of working remotely, what does site selection look like in Indiana? Indy police roll out a new high-tech platform; Greencastle is becoming a destination for foodies; Indiana has a new strategy to battle infant mortality; big changes are coming at IUPUI's Kelley School of Business; we preview a very different looking Minor League Baseball season in Indiana; and a film shot in southern Indiana will soon see a nationwide debut.

Even at a quarter capacity, the NCAA tournament will bring a huge economic boost; we introduce you to an Indy-based "smart vending" company; a small-town candy company is doing things the old-fashioned way; we get a legislative update at the session's midpoint; central Indiana's Ronald McDonald House has a new head chef; Ball State looks to battle Zoom fatigue; the IHSAA pushes through the pandemic; and the Indiana Fever continues to take on social injustice.

A report on venture capital in Indiana yields some surprising results; we have an update on an effort to bring broadband service to rural Hoosier communities; we take a tour of a Swiss security company's Indy operations; Trendiana looks at resilient Hoosier entrepreneurs; an Indiana hospital goes high-tech in monitoring COVID-19 patients; new research is released by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education; and longtime Pacers executive Donnie Walsh reflects on a distinguished career.

Groundbreaking research paints a picture of what Indiana's economy and workforce may look like in the future; a new Midwest venture studio adds Hoosier startups; we take you to a 130-year-old confectionery in Jeffersonville; an Indy marketing startup reports explosive growth; Indiana's community health centers tout a billion-dollar impact; Paramount Schools of Excellence opens an online academy; two historic venues prepare for March Madness; and we shine a spotlight on a nonprofit giving new life to old shoes.

One of the largest companies in the world is partnering with Indiana’s oldest public college on apprenticeships; an Indy company is looking to use drones for deliveries; we spotlight one of the oldest glass art companies in the world; what does Girl Scout Cookie season look like in a pandemic; an Indy-based special needs organization is growing; IU's Grand Challenges looks to eradicate dreaded diseases; Butler University puts the freeze on tuition; and we talk about Super Bowl 55.

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.