7/8/26 AM UPDATE: Columbus seeks downtown development partners; USI launches workforce development program; OUCC seeks rate increase rehearing

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of July 8, 2026. The city of Columbus is seeking development partners for the redevelopment of several "catalytic" sites in the city's downtown. The University of Southern Indiana has launched a program designed to connect students with employers through internships and scholarships. A Zionsville-based ag-focused consulting firm names a new leader. Plus, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is asking state regulators to reconsider their approval of an AES Indiana base rate increase. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.