Profit Grows for Berry Global
Evansville-based Berry Global Group Inc. (NYSE: BERY) is reporting fiscal second quarter net income of $126 million, up from $74 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Tom S... Read More
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Additional Layoffs, Furloughs Affect Thousands
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development continues to receive layoff notices from employers throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them, U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) say... Read More
3M Files Lawsuits on Claims of PPE-related Fraud
Minnesota-based 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) has filed several federal lawsuits, including one in Indiana. The company says the suits target individuals who falsely affiliated themselves with 3M while trying to... Read More
Pandemic Effect Leads to Higher Demand for Local Meats
The owner of Tyner Pond Farm in Hancock County says the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing attention to the vulnerabilities of the global food supply chain. The crisis has adversely affected meat processin... Read More
Gen Con Announces Early Delays
Gen Con LLC is taking early action ahead of one of the state's largest conventions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the dates for the gaming convention itself remain unchanged, organizers s... Read More
Education Organizations Receive Duke Energy Grants
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $380,000 in grants to 25 educational institutions and nonprofits throughout the state. The funding is designed to support K-12 programs focused on summ... Read More
More Layoffs for ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is detailing additional layoffs in northern Indiana as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a notice to the state, the steelmaker says it has temporarily let go 18 employees from its I/... Read More
Mayor Backs Electric Works Extension
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission has approved a fifth extension of the economic development agreement for the Electric Works mixed-use innovation district. The extension, which requires approva... Read More
Holcomb Details Contact Tracing Plan
Governor Eric Holcomb has unveiled his plan to centralize contact tracing and investigations for Hoosiers who have tested positive for COVID-19. The state is partnering with Virginia-based Maximus Inc... Read More
Businesses Detail More Layoffs, Furloughs
More companies are providing notices to the state of workforce reductions due to the pandemic. The Department of Workforce Development says three additional businesses have reported moves affecting mo... Read More