The Salesforce Tower is the tallest building in Indianapolis at 811 ft tall. | Photo by @iandefelice
Looking for a career change, but not sure where to start? Consider this Indy Business 101 — your guide to our region’s seven key industries in which you could find your next dream job.
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 246,100 employees
Indiana is known as the crossroads of America, so naturally, Indy is closely tied to transportation and distribution activities. Air transportation and storage + fulfillment services are booming, with major employers including Express Scripts, Amazon, and FedEx.
Education and Health Services| 191,000 employees
The education and health services sector provides Indianapolis residents with enormous economic opportunities. On average, workers in the life sciences industry in Indy earned more than two times the regional average. Major employers include Eli Lilly & Co., Anthem, Roche Diagnostics, and Corteva.
Leisure and Hospitality | 109,800 employees
With 2024’s tourism boom extending well into 2025, it should be no surprise that Indy’s hospitality sector is thriving. Big employers include the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indiana Convention Center, and Marriott Hotels.
Storytelling Drawing | 1:30-3 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Listen, converse, and create with fellow community members as you exchange stories.
BBQ + Bourbon Cooking Class | 6-9 p.m. | A Cut Above, Carmel | $135+ | Learn how to make your own steak rubs + sauces and infuse bourbon into everyday cooking.
Baby + Toddler Storytime in Farsi | 11-11:30 a.m. | Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, Zionsville | Free | Help your little one build their vocabulary and explore their world at this special storytime.
Tails and Trails Rescue Benefit Ride | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson | $10+ | Get behind the wheel of your motorcycle, car, or truck for an organized ride benefiting Tails and Trails Rescue.
Indy Eleven’s Summer of Soccer presented by Indy Roof & Restoration | Saturday, June 14-Saturday, July 12 | 7 p.m. | IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium | $45 | Get your ticket to five Saturday night Boys in Blue home games and an exclusive hat featuring Lady Victory for just $45.*
Thursday, June 26
Clancy’s Hospitality Tito’s Bartender Battle | 6 p.m. | Grindstone on the Monon, Westfield | $40 | You’re invited to enjoy the newly expanded patio at Grindstone on the Monon as six of Clancy’s Hospitality Bartenders battle to make the best cocktail.*
With more than three decades in the music industry, DJ Bphresh’s sets are wide-ranging and eclectic. | Photo by Dave Pluimer
Brunch season just got better at The Fountain Room. Their DJ Brunch series returns this weekend — bringing good vibes, great bites, and your favorite throwback hits.
Expect a dose of soul, jazz, and Latin with your mimosas as DJ Bphresh sets the vibes for brunch on:
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, July 26
Saturday, Aug. 16
Mark your calendar, gather your crew, and head to The Fountain Room.
Indy-based New City Development is planning a mixed-use project on a 5-acre parking lot adjacent to The Children’s Museum. The project will include a 100-unit apartment building, four townhouse buildings, a Kids Dance Outreach studio, and a retail center. A timeline has not been shared. (IBJ)
Open
Start your day the spicy way with Flamin’ Chicken & Breakfast. Once located on 38th Street, the popular spot reopened yesterday at 3350 W. 16th St., serving everything from breakfast sandwiches to spicy subs. Psst... it’s also giving away some awesome prizes.
Try This
If floating down a lazy river with a local beer in hand is your idea of paradise (raises hand), we’ve got great news. The Waterpark in Carmel is bringing back Monon Mixers, the adults-only, after-hours summer events complete with food, alcohol, and themed nights. Get tickets. (WTHR)
Kids
Does your little one love basketball even more than you do? Sign them up for the All-Star Bounce, a free, non-competitive “kid-powered dribble” cruising through downtown on Saturday, July 19 during the WNBA All-Star weekend. Register here. (WTHR)
Concert
We’re riding to the State Fair on a horse with no name for the latest wave of Hoosier Lottery Free Stage concert announcements, which include classic rock band America and pop-country quartet Lonestar. See the full lineup. (WTHR)
Travel
Summer’s easy in this city nestled in southern Indiana. Picture this: Pleasant temps, lakes to explore, and hiking trails to wander. Not outdoorsy? Try outdoor dining, local music, or downtown art. And that’s not all. Plan your visit and soak it all in.*
Read
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Real Estate
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Finance
If “Yellowstone” taught us anything, it’s to protect what’s yours. With gold projected to hit $4,000 an ounce by 2026, a gold IRA is a tax-advantaged way to saddle up for uncertain times.†*
New sheets at a great discount. Get 70% off these cooling bamboo blend waffle hem sheets, with a queen set only costing $28.99. The 1800 thread count sheets are hypoallergenic, machine washable, and crafted from bamboo-derived fabric that keeps you cool in summer.
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If the Pacers are taking you on an emotional roller coaster ride this month, maybe this will help. In-the-know local Sean Hartwick shared his hidden gem relaxation spot, complete with u-pick lavender fields, a peaceful mint patch, beautiful peacocks, and a country store. See you there.
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