Business leaders discuss how to strengthen Indiana economy

Wealth, wisdom and networking event

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Prominent leaders from across Indianapolis gathered this week for the Wealth & Wisdom Luncheon in an effort to highlight the opportunities for business ownership and creation across Indiana.

One main highlights was a keynote speech by U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana.

WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor attended. He shared his insight from the event with News 8 in a Thursday broadcast.

Approximately 75 business leaders attended the Monday event, engaging in conversations about the business landscape and how they can work together to strengthen the state’s economy.

The event also featured a diverse group of leaders in a panel discussion.

U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, and A’Niyah Birdsong, a senior business director at Lilly pharmaceutical company, talk Feb. 17, 2025, during the Wealth & Wisdom Luncheon at the Elevate Ventures Complex, 1 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. (Provided Photo/InnoPower via Facebook)