U.S. Steel Investing $60M in Gary Works

Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) is planning to invest $60 million into its Gary Works mill. The steelmaker says the investment will allow for the production of up to 500,000 tons of pig iron annually.... Read More

VC Investment Surpasses $1B in 2021

For the first time, Indiana has topped $1 billion in venture capital investment. The 2021 Indiana Venture Report from Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures says the state saw 159 deals totaling $1.4 billion, which is a 186% increase over 2020 and exceeds the total amount invested in 2019 and 2020 combined.... Read More

Foam Supplier Expanding to Fort Wayne

An Elkhart-based foam manufacturer is expanding operations into Allen County. Vahala Foam Inc., which provides polyurethane cushion foam for RV, marine, bedding and office products, says it will invest nearly $7 million in its new location in Fort Wayne and create up to 125 jobs by the end of 2024.... Read More

IndyGo Breaks Ground on Purple Line

IndyGo broke ground Friday on its second of three bus rapid transit lines. The $187 million Purple Line is designed to connect downtown Indianapolis and Lawrence through east side neighborhoods.... Read More

Historic Gymnasium Prime for Redevelopment

County are looking for ways to revitalize a long-vacant gymnasium that has played a major part in Indiana's basketball heritage. The James M. Shields Memorial Gymnasium in Seymour was placed on Indiana Landmarks' 10 Most Endangered List for 2021.... Read More

Amendment Bars Russians from Buying Indiana Property

The Indiana House of Representatives has unanimously approved an amendment designed to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Our partners at WIBC report the amendment from Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D-South Bend) would bar any businesses associated with the Russian Federation from purchasing real estate in Indiana.... Read More

KAR Global to Sell ADESA Auction Business for $2.2B

Carmel-based KAR Global (NYSE: KAR) has entered into an agreement to sell its ADESA U.S. physical auction business to Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) in Arizona. The deal, which includes all auction sales, operations and staff of 56 ADESA U.S. vehicle logistics centers, is valued at $2.2 billion.... Read More

Patrick to Acquire Arizona Audio Company

Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: PATK) says it will acquire Rockford Corp., a designer and distributor of audio systems and components for the powersports, marine and automotive markets, headquartered in Arizona. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More

Statewide Pitch Competition Marks Record Applicants

The statewide Innovate WithIN pitch competition is celebrating a record number of applicants with around 2,300 high school students applying, compared to just 815 last year. The competition, the largest of its kind in the country, is designed to give young innovators the chance to see problems as opportunities.... Read More