The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will next month begin the hazardous waste cleanup at the site of a massive industrial fire that took place in Richmond in April. The $2.8 million effort will address various hazardous compounds at the site.... Read More
The Southwest Indiana Workforce Board will host a "Jobapalooza" event in Evansville on Thursday. More than two dozen employers will be on hand, and additional resources will be available for job seekers to address barriers to employment.... Read More
The town of Merrillville is looking to update its slogan, and it's asking the public for help. The Merrillville Town Council has created a form on its website where residents can submit their ideas for the slogan, which will be featured on new gateway signage.... Read More
Earlham College President Anne Houtman will retire at the end of the current academic year, the college announced Wednesday. Houtman has held the role since 2019 and is the first woman to lead the institution.... Read More
Personal finance website WalletHub is out with its annual ranking of the top colleges and universities in the U.S., and 16 Indiana institutions are included. The list ranks the top-performing schools at the lowest possible costs based on 30 key metrics.... Read More
Stronger unions have the unintended benefit of improving the overall stability of the economy, according to a new study co-authored by an Indiana University professor. Alessio Piccolo says such "union-induced" financial stability can help reduce the risk of...... Read More
The town of Schererville is looking to redevelop a more than one-acre site just west of Schererville Town Hall. The town's redevelopment commission hopes to see the property transformed into residential and retail space.... Read More
Chicago-based tech company ActiveCampaign, which has a presence in Indianapolis, is adding to its portfolio. The company, which has developed a market automation platform, has acquired California-based Onesend, though financial terms are not being disclosed.... Read More
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. on Tuesday announced Jonathan Laramy as the organization's Great Lakes business expansion specialist. Laramy is the founder of consulting firm Stealth Mode Solutions, based in the Chicago market.... Read More
Canada-based Exo-s is planning to temporarily lay off 56 employees at its facility in the LaGrange County community of Howe. A spokesperson tells IIB the move is the result of a reduction in sales due to the ongoing United Auto Workers Strike.... Read More
