Fort Wayne-based Vera Bradley Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) has selected Jacqueline Ardrey as its next president and chief executive officer. Ardrey succeeds Robert Wallstrom, who earlier this year announced his plans to step down.... Read More
A member of the Delaware County Commissioners says a change in direction nearly 10 years ago has led to significant economic development growth in Muncie and Delaware County. In the last two years, the county has seen several big projects announced.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. has notified the state of its plans to lay off 120 employees. The move comes as the logistics real estate firm is set to be acquired by San Francisco-based Prologis Inc. in a $26 billion deal announced in June.... Read More
An Auburn-based agriculture tech company has closed on a $3 million seed round of funding. Traction Ag Inc., which has developed a financial management platform for farmers, says it will further develop the platform and add to its staff.... Read More
The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Development Authority on Monday awarded $40 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grants. The organization says the funding will support 19 quality of place projects.... Read More
The town of Zionsville has hired Mike Dale as director of community and economic development. He most recently served as executive director of the Hancock County Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.... Read More
Indiana and seven other states are joining forces in an effort to develop what they call a robust hydrogen market, supply chain and workforce. The governors have signed an MOU with the goal of supporting hydrogen production in the region.... Read More
Indiana State University on Friday launched the public phase of its $100 million "Be So Bold" fundraising campaign. The university says the effort is its largest-ever campaign and 62% of the goal has been reached during the "quiet phase." ... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Ruoff Mortgage Co. says it has reduced its workforce by 4.6%. The company says the move is the result of rising mortgage rates and waning consumer demand. The company did not specify precisely how many employees were let go. ... Read More
The chief executive officer of West Lafayette-based startup Novilytic says the potential expiration of the federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs would have a major impact on innovation in Indiana.... Read More
