FireKing Making Temp Workers Permanent Amid Strike

FireKing International LLC in New Albany says it has begun transferring temporary employees to permanent status amid an ongoing strike from members of the Teamsters Local 89. Nearly 90 union workers went on strike last month over what they claim are low ages and inadequate healthcare coverage.... Read More

Indy Pop Con Targeting Growth Beyond Indiana

Approximately 30,000 people are expected to attend the ninth Indy Pop Con at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis this weekend. The three day event, which kicks off today, features celebrity guests, including actors, YouTubers and comic book artists, as well as an international film festival, a cosplay championship and video game tournaments.... Read More

New Consortium Targets Statewide Fiber Network

Nearly two dozen internet service providers in Indiana are teaming up to create a statewide fiber network. The consortium, known as Hoosier Net LLC, aims to invest millions of dollars to boost broadband infrastructure, internet access and reliability. ... Read More

White Lodging Completes Suburban Hotel Exit

Merrillville-based White Lodging Services Inc. says it has closed on its remaining five suburban hotels, completing a previously-announced exit from the suburban hotel market. The hospitality company says the shift will allow it to focus its portfolio on "more complex hotels" in concentrated urban destinations.... Read More

Ascension Workers Sue Over Vaccine Exemptions

Dozens of employees of St. Louis-based Ascension have filed a lawsuit claiming their religious beliefs were violated when the company fired them after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Our partners at WEHT-TV report the lawsuit claims Ascension, which operates numerous hospitals in Indiana, denied religious exemptions for the workers.... Read More

Vibenomics Closes on $12M Series B Round

Indianapolis-based retail audio advertising startup Vibenomics has closed on a $12.3 million Series B funding round. The company says it will use the funding to launch additional Audio-Out-of-Home networks in more grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores throughout the country. ... Read More

Meats by Linz to Break Ground in Hammond

Illinois-based Meats by Linz will Tuesday break ground on a 120,000-square-foot meat packing facility in Hammond. The meat processor earlier this month announced plans for the project, which will bring more than 300 jobs to the city.... Read More