Lesley Weidenbener

Greater Lafayette Commerce chooses local entrepreneur as its next leader

The chamber and economic development organization announced that Mikel Berger of West Lafayette will assume the position on Aug. 18.... Read More

Students from Warsaw, Kendallville, Richmond win top prizes at Indiana Civics Bee

The event hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Indiana Department of Education tests the civics knowledge of students in grades 6 to 8 with live quiz rounds and presentations.... Read More

Inventor Philip Low to give Purdue’s summer commencement addresses

The events on Aug. 9 at Elliott Hall of Music will recognize 612 undergraduates, 1,104 graduate students and nine students from Purdue Polytechnic Institute.... Read More

Science Central names art museum leader as new executive director

Mikulski served as executive director at The Anderson Museum of Art, where Science Central officials say she expanded programming, community engagement and its visibility. ... Read More

WWE’s ‘Triple H’ to be featured speaker at upcoming TEDSports event

TEDSports, slated for Sept. 9-11, is planned as a first-of-its-kind event centered on the sports industry. ... Read More

Parkview Health plans $200M hospital, office building in West Lafayette

The announcement comes just weeks after the Indiana University Health board approved a $214 million investment in two new health care facilities in the Lafayette area. ... Read More

American Resources Corp. regains Nasdaq compliance

The company said it received a letter from Nasdaq Stock Market confirming that its shares had maintained a closing bid price of $1 or greater for 12 consecutive business days.... Read More

Indianapolis attorney is part of Trump push to change culture on campus

In the middle of the battle between the U.S. Department of Education and some of the nation’s most prominent universities stands a conservative Indianapolis attorney who is determined to root out antisemitism on campuses.... Read More

Hillenbrand shifts focus to industrial manufacturing

An Iowa native, Kimberly Ryan started her career in 1989 as an accountant at Batesville Casket Co., but she didn’t stay in the post long. She became president and CEO of the company in 2021 and spoke to IBJ about what Hillenbrand is today.... Read More

Culture, acquisitions key to Lippert’s growth, longevity

Elkhart-based Lippert doesn’t make the boats, RVs, tents and more used by outdoor enthusiasts, but it makes parts and accessories that make those products better. IBJ talked with CEO Jason Lippert about the challenges and opportunities facing the company.... Read More