The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded two, $1 million grants to Purdue University. The university said Monday the funding will support separate five-year projects designed to enhance sustainable agricultural systems.... Read More
Indianapolis-based courier service Pillow Logistics is expanding its footprint around Indiana. The company says it is investing approximately $1.5 million as it opens new locations in Indy, Louisville, Evansville, Fort Wayne and Merrillville.... Read More
Researchers at Purdue University are using a $500,000 grant to find a better way to track air quality surrounding pork production. Led by Professor Jiquin Ni, the team is looking to develop new technology that can detect particulate matter at wine farms.... Read More
The city of Richmond has faced more than its share of challenges with lost population and lost jobs, but based on some recent economic development news, there is hope for a rosier future. T... Read More
Elkhart-based Leer Group last week cut the ribbon on its new Midwest manufacturing plant. The company said the facility will allow for an increase in manufacturing capacity for its commercial aluminum truck caps and the addition of 25 jobs.... Read More
First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, and one Indiana egg farmer will be part of the festivities. Sam Krouse, co-CEO of North Manchester-based MPS Egg Farms will be one of the on-site volunteers at the event.... Read More
Middlebury-based Das Dutchman Essenhaus has begun construction on an expansion of its Essenhaus Foods building. Financial details were not disclosed, but the company said the project will support growth of its noodle production line.... Read More
An Indianapolis-based nonprofit is looking to provide a boost for minority entrepreneurs. Be Nimble Foundation has launched the Nile Capital Fund to provide revenue-based equity loans and traditional equity investments of up to $25,000 for Black founders.... Read More
Muncie Power Products this week announced Andrea Zanellotti as its new president and CEO. Zanellotti succeeds Ray Chambers, who retired last week after nearly 20 years with the company, including 11 years as CEO.... Read More
Indiana's revenue collections for March outpaced the most recent estimate. The Indiana State Budget Agency said General Fund revenues totaled $1.5 billion, which was 4.6% above the December 2022 forecast and 2.5% higher than the same month last year.... Read More
