Alex Brown

UK Signs First State-Level Agreement of Its Kind with Indiana

The United Kingdom this morning signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state of Indiana, its first-ever state level agreement, during the inaugural Global Economic Summit in Indianapolis. The MOU creates a framework to remove barriers to trade and investment, paving the way for UK and Indiana businesses to invest, export, expand and create jobs in a variety of areas such as aerospace, life sciences, and automotive.... Read More

Gary Schools Operator to Remain in Place

The Florida-based operator of Gary Community School Corp. will continue to manage the district for the next two years. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report MGT Consulting received a unanimous vote Thursday from the Distressed Unit Appeals Board.... Read More

U.S. Steel CEO Celebrates Investment in Gary Works

The chief executive officer of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) visited the Gary Works facility Thursday as the steelmaker begins construction on a $60 million pig iron caster. David Burritt says the project, expected to create 25 jobs, will improve the company's self-sufficiency.... Read More

Gleaners Names Fred Glass CEO

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana has selected attorney Fred Glass as its next president and chief executive officer. Glass, a former athletic director at Indiana University, will succeed John Elliott, who is retiring at the end of September after six years in the role.... Read More

Hartley: Talent a Key Challenge for South Bend-Elkhart Region

The new chief executive officer of the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership says the organization continues to focus on collaboration throughout the region to boost talent attraction and retention, workforce development, and more. Bethany Hartley was appointed to the role earlier this month, succeeding Regina Emberton, who stepped down in February. ... Read More

New Albany Dental Marketing Agency Acquired

An Oregon-based marketing technology company is adding to its portfolio with three companies, including one in Indiana. itrac LLC, which works to help dental practices grow their business, has acquired SmartBox Dental in New Albany, though financial details were not disclosed.... Read More

Purdue, Rolls-Royce Ink $75M Agreement

Purdue University has signed a research and testing agreement with Rolls-Royce that it says will bring $75 million to the West Lafayette campus over 10 years. Purdue says the agreement will fund testing and research focused on gas turbine technology and electrical and digital technology.... Read More