Bill Seeks to Fund Event Bidding in Indiana

A bill introduced at the Statehouse aims to create a statewide sports and tourism bid fund that would be used to help attract big events to Indiana. Senate Bill 245 says the find would be administered by the Indiana Destination Development Corp. and managed by the Indiana Sports Corp.... Read More

RV Dealer Relocates to Kokomo

A north central Indiana recreational vehicle manufacturer has relocated from Russiaville to Kokomo. The Kokomo Tribune reports Stellhorn Camping and RV Center has invested more than $1 million to renovate the former Kingsway Sports Academy in Kokomo with plans to add about a dozen jobs.... Read More

Manchester University Touts Pharma Growth

Manchester University in northern Indiana launched the country's first pharmacogenomics program in 2016 and just five years later, the program has grown tenfold. The master's degree program, which began with just eight students, involves the study of the influence of a person's genetics in how they respond to medications. Dr. David Kisor, director of pharmacogenomics at Manchester, says the program has found global appeal and led to more programs being developed across the country.... Read More

Henry County Company Sells European Subsidiary

Spiceland-based Draper Inc. has announced the sale of its Swedish subsidiary. The company says Draper Europe AB, which manufactures projection screens, awnings and window coverings, will now operate under the ownership of its current management team.... Read More

Burn Center Rounds Out Treatment Capabilities at Indy Hospital

Ascension-St. Vincent says new additions at its Indianapolis campus means the hospital can now handle any emergency patient regardless of age or injury. The health system recently opened a new burn center for both adult and pediatric patients on the same day it opened a new pediatric trauma center at...... Read More

American Resources Details Partnership with Heritage

Fishers-based American Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: AREC) has announced a partnership between its subsidiary, American Rare Earth LLC, and HG Ventures LLC, the venture capital investment arm of Indianapolis-based The Heritage Group. The company says the effort will put the partners on the path to becoming the first and lowest-cost producer of domestically-sourced, purified and sustainable battery and magnet metals.... Read More

Indy Looking for New Uses at Downtown Sites

The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development has released Requests for Proposals for two projects in downtown Indy. The RFPs are focused on the redevelopment of City Market East and the adaptive reuse of Marion County Jail II and the Arrestee Processing Center.... Read More

Andretti Company Launches IPO

Indianapolis-based Andretti Acquisition Corp. has begun its Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, led by former INDYCAR driver Michael Andretti, is looking to raise $200 million through the IPO.... Read More

I&M Details $45M Upgrade Project

Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power has announced plans for an electric transmission network upgrade in Grant and Blackford counties. The $45 million project will upgrade operational performance and reduce the likelihood of extended power outages and the need for frequent equipment repairs.... Read More

Mad Anthonys Names Red Coat Recipients

The Fort Wayne-based Mad Anthonys Foundation has named Purdue men's basketball coach Matt Panter, along with Rick and Vicki James of Metal Technologies Inc. in Auburn as its 2022 Red Coat honorees. The recognition is given annually to individuals who have made a positive impact on the Fort Wayne region and the state.... Read More