Viewrail to acquire California company

Goshen-based Viewrail is looking to add to its portfolio. The modern stairs and railing manufacturer has inked an agreement to acquire Simmons Stairways Inc. in California, though financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.... Read More

Youth motorsports program seeing continued success

An Indianapolis-based nonprofit that uses motorsports as a teaching tool for STEM concepts is continuing to grow. NXG Youth Motorsports, which launched in 2006, uses go-karting to give young people in underrepresented communities an opportunity to learn not only STEM applications, but also life skills and potential careers in motorsports. ... Read More

Former mule stable to become coworking space

A more than 130-year-old building in Indianapolis will be getting new life as a coworking space. Officials from The POLK Group have broken ground on the restoration of POLK Stables, which will become the newest COhatch location that will house artist studios, a makerspace and coworking offices.... Read More

Holcomb makes board, commission appointments

Governor Eric Holcomb has made another round of appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions. They include the Civil Rights Commission, the Indiana Parole Board and the Indiana State Board of Education.... Read More

Michigan brewery closes South Bend taproom

Michigan-based Greenbush Brewing Co. has reportedly closed its taproom in South Bend. According to a noticed posted to the door of the taproom, the location was unable to recover from challenges caused by the pandemic.... Read More

Zero-carb pizza crust maker growing in Evansville

An Evansville-based startup is making waves for its zero-carb pizza crust and has plans for growth. ZeroCarb LYFE produces a high-protein crust that includes chicken among its ingredients and is available for purchase in more than 150 restaurants and select supermarkets. ... Read More

Alcoa shuts down smelting line at Warrick site

Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corp. (NYSE: AA) says it has ended one of three operating smelting lines at its Warrick Operations facility in Newburgh. The company says the move was made due to "operational challenges," but did not provide specifics.... Read More

Café Baby announces West Coast expansion

An Indianapolis-based baby food company has announced plans to expand operations to the West Coast. Café Baby, which opened its first storefront and commercial kitchen on the northeast side of Indy two years ago, says Café Baby West will open this fall in Sacramento, California. ... Read More

State outlines READI projects moving forward

Governor Eric Holcomb says nearly half of the grant funding awarded through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative are set to be designated for projects and programs in 10 regions by the end of July. ... Read More