Getting people interested in the skilled trades, such as bricklaying, carpentry and plumbing, remains a challenge in Indiana and across the country. To help meet the high demand, the Tippecanoe Building and Construction Trades Council is once again hosting an apprenticeship expo this summer. President Stephen Snyder says the workforce shortage in the building trades has been growing for several years.... Read More
Elkhart-based Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is moving forward with its eMobility strategy by doubling down on electrification of recreational vehicles. The RV manufacturer in January unveiled the strategy along with its electric motorhome and travel trailer concepts at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. ... Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation has teamed up with Purdue University to develop concrete pavement that allows drivers to wirelessly charge their electric vehicles while they're driving. The project, currently in the research phase on the West Lafayette campus, involves magnetizable concrete developed by German startup Magment GmbH. ... Read More
An Ohio-based battery recycling company is growing its footprint and a newly-formed partnership in Indiana is playing a major role. ... Read More
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq: FRME) has completed its merger with Level One Bancorp LLC in Michigan. First Merchants says the deal brings its total assets to $18 billion, maintaining its place as the second largest financial holding company based in Indiana.... Read More
Officials in Evansville are taking another look at what was supposed to be a $67 million redevelopment project in the city's downtown. Indianapolis-based Domo Development Co. originally planned to construct two multi-story buildings at the site of the former 420 Main Building, which was imploded last November. However, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke says the project is now being reimagined due to rising costs caused by inflation.... Read More
Sarah Hempstead, chief executive officer and principal at Indianapolis-based architecture firm Schmidt Associates, is one of 10 recipients nationally of Junior Achievement USA's Gold Leadership Award. The award recognizes the recipients' volunteer service with JA during the 2020-2021 academic year.... Read More
A ranch-style residential assisted living facility could soon come to Crown Point. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report Caring Villa would house up to 12 residents providing 24-hour assistance that owner Jenna Wheeler says would give better support than "big box facilities."... Read More
Indy Premier Soccer Club has announced plans for a more than 52,000-square-foot facility in the Washington Business Park in Noblesville. Business Director Matt Quinn tells our partners at the Indianapolis Business Journal the new location will triple the amount of turf space it currently has at its Crosspoint facility in Fishers.... Read More
Indiana manufacturers say the pandemic is no longer threatening their businesses, but many report challenges in the supply chain and surging demand have increased in recent months, according to a new survey. The "2022 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Back to Work," was conducted by Indianapolis-based Katz, Sapper & Miller in partnership with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the Indiana Manufacturers Association. The survey shows 45% of respondents have seen a surge in demand, while 81% are experiencing supply chain shortages.... Read More
