It's go time for holiday shopping, and inflation, rising interest rates and an uncertain economy are all driving how much money people are going to let loose. The National Retail Federation says holiday retail sales are expected to grow by 6-8% over last year.... Read More
General Motors will invest $45 million to expand production at its Bedford facility. The funding will support additional production of EV drive unit castings ahead of expected strong demand for Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV full-size pickup trucks.... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate increased to 3% in October, up from 2.8% the previous month. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says despite the increase, the state gained 6,900 private sector jobs last month.... Read More
California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive has secured $150 million in funding it says will be used in part to close on its acquisition of Electric Last Mile Solutions in Michigan, including an EV manufacturing plant in Mishawaka.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb will next month present the 2022 Sachem Award to Patricia Koch, one of the original partners of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Spencer County. The award is the state's highest honor.... Read More
After hearing about two hours of public testimony, the Indianapolis Public Schools board on Thursday unanimously approved the Rebuilding Stronger plan, which will bring about major changes for dozens of schools throughout the state's largest school district.... Read More
Evansville-based Atlas Van Lines has promoted Ryan McConnell to president and chief operating officer. McConnell, who has been with the company for 20 years, most recently served as vice president of strategic planning.... Read More
Strada Education Network is awarding $4 million to 11 community colleges throughout the country, including Ivy Tech Community College. The nonprofit says the grants aim to support "innovative collaborations" between the colleges and employers in their region.... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $1 million grant to Purdue University Assistant Professor Kurt Ristroph. The funding will be used to support the development of an antibiotic delivery system to help plants fight citrus greening disease.... Read More
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) will Friday hold a news conference at its Bedford Casting Operations facility. Few details were made available, but the automaker said the event will include a "positive plant manufacturing announcement."... Read More
